Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss what Pope Leo has to say about Catholics and their role in the political process. Other guests include Bobby Schindler on how the midterm results could affect assisted suicide legislation, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to discuss whether or not Paul is referring to the Rapture in his first letter to the Thessalonians that we'll hear at Mass this weekend. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more prophecies about the Messiah that are fulfilled in Jesus, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on normal vs. complicated grief. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Charles Borromeo! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Boniface Hicks to reflect on the witness of one of the great saints of the Catholic Reformation. Other guests include Ken Craycraft to unpack election results, and Gary Zimak on what Job’s experience of God can tell us about the mystery of providence. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the beauty of his life and witness as one of the first saints from the Americas. Other guests include Steve Ray live from Corinth, one of the key places in early Church history, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus news, weather, sports, and more..

Happy All Souls Day! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to talk about how the early Church talked about and prayed for the dead. Other guests include Stephanie Mann on Sigrid Undset and Hilaire Belloc, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the heroic witness of the Georgia Martyrs, who will be beatified this weekend. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin to discuss Pope Leo’s recent comments on faith and culture, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of Bl. Chiara Badano! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she's come to be one of their favorite saints. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more thoughts on solitude and silence, Kevin Prendergast on good sleep habits in the midst of time changes, and Rita Heikenfeld with recipes for Halloween, All Saints' Day, and All Souls Day. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of Sts. Simon and Jude! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to look at the collect prayer from today's Mass, and what it tells us about these two apostles who share a feast day on the Church's calendar. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the connection between Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray live from Ephesus to talk about the unique role this ancient city played in early Christianity. Other guests include Shaun McAfee to share the story of another Eucharistic miracle, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more ways the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to discuss the town of Gubbio and its significance in the life of St. Francis of Assisi, and Stephanie Mann on connections between Hilaire Belloc and Noble Prize winning convert Sigrid Undset. Plus news, weather, sports, and more..

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss today's feast of Bl. Boethius, famous for his work "The Consolation of Philosophy." Other guests include Greg Willits with more thoughts on Total Consecration, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival Podcast and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Happy feast of Pope St. John Paul II! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some Polish recipes to celebrate JP2’s feast day. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on October and the Pope’s monthly intention regarding mental health, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods on how Pope John Paul II’s commitment to Christian anthropology is the basis for his apostolate. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Jesus' constant command to not be afraid. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on Pope Leo's recent appointments to the International Theological Commission, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, sports, and more

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michael Gormley to discuss the new OCIA resources produced by Ascension Press. Other guests include Steve Ray live from Athens, where St. Paul preached one of his most famous sermons, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more

Happy feast of the North American Martyrs! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, discuss the incredible story of St. Isaac Jogues, St. John De Brebeuf, and the other Jesuit missionaries who gave their lives ministering in North America. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to share more pilgrimage sites related to St. Francis of Assisi during the 800th anniversary year of his death, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more