Son Rise Morning Show

The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET.
2024-07-26
Celebrating the grandparents of Jesus, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…
Happy feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Patrick Briscoe about their story, and why the witness and influence of grandparents is so important. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings, plus news, weather, sports and more...
2024-07-25
Celebrating the feast of St. James the Greater, overcoming compulsive eating, and more!
Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role as part of the inner circle of Jesus. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts on how to address compulsive eating, and Courtney Brown with more reflections on Theology of the Body. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
2024-07-24
Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday
Happy feast of St. Charbel Makhlouf! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his extraordinary life, and the miracles that have come to be associated with him. Guests include Gary Zimak on the importance of encouragement among believers, Fr. Rob Jack with more reflections on the Litany of the Precious Blood, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more…
2024-07-23
Son Rise Morning Show - Tuesday
Happy feast of St. Bridget of Sweden! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her extraordinary life and legacy. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss his experience of leading Adoration at the Eucharistic Congress, Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts with thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…
2024-07-22
Celebrating the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, Eucharistic Congress recap, some political things that happened over the weekend, and more
Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her life and legacy, and her special patronages through the years. Guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Marcel Lejeune to recap last week's Eucharistic Congress, and Ken Craycraft on what happens next now that Biden is no longer running for president. Plus news, weather, sports and more
2024-07-19
Son Rise Morning Show - Friday
We're live from the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will be joined by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Marcel Lejeune, Marlon De La Torre, Liz Lev, and other guests who have gathered in Indiana to honor the reality of Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. If you're there for the Congress, we'd love to meet you!
2024-07-18
Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday
We're live from the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell will be joined by Fr. Patrick Briscoe, Sr. Alicia Torres, and other guests who have gathered in Indiana to honor the reality of Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. If you're there for the Congress, we'd love to meet you!
2024-07-17
Preparing for the Eucharistic Congress, celebrating the Martyrs of Compeigne, and more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell get ready to pack up the studio and head to the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Amy Welborn with thoughts on the Martyrs of Compeigne on their feast day. Plus news, weather, sports and more…
2024-07-16
Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, supporting college students in unplanned pregnancies, and more…
Happy feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Debbie Capen of MiraVia to talk about the creative work they’re doing to support women in unplanned pregnancies. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor with thoughts on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more..
2024-07-15
Celebrating the feast of St. Bonaventure, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Happy feast of St. Bonaventure! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss of the legacy of this Franciscan Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to unpack stats related to Catholic belief in the Real Presence, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...
2024-07-12
Son Rise Morning Show - Friday
Katie Warner - her children's book on Louis and Zelie Martin Dr John Cuddeback - John Senior's 1000 Good Books List Bear Woznick - surfing and spirituality Fr Jonathan Duncan - reflecting on the upcoming Sunday Mass readings
2024-07-11
Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday
Mike Aquilina - the tradition of pilgrimage in the Church Kris McGregor - reflecting on the Rule of St Benedict Fr Robert Nixon - the medal of St. Benedict Amy Welborn - on the rise of Eucharistic processions .........
2024-07-10
Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday
Bill Donaghy - a "Twisted Mystics" summer playlist Dr James Schroeder - the importance of being outside Joseph Pearce - Distributism in the Lord of the Rings Catherine Fishlock - a "little Latin lesson" on the Sanctus and Agnus Dei
2024-07-09
Son Rise Morning Show - Tuesday
Dr Edward Sri - his book, "Who Am I To Judge?" Dr John Bergsma - unpacking the Bread of Life discourse JonMarc Grodi - reflecting on CS Lewis' essay about bikes Rita Heikenfeld - grilling in the Bible ................
2024-07-08
Son Rise Morning Show - Monday
Steve Ray - the theology of fishing Amy Welborn - the saints of summer Meg Hunter-Kilmer - a Catholic roadtripping plan Dr Regis Martin - summer reading recommendations