Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On this 5th of November, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share a Catholic perspective on Guy Fawkes' Day. Guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Ken Craycraft, author of Citizens Yet Strangers. 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 from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss some of the interesting details behind the translation of the collect prayer for today's feast. Other guests include Greg Willits to discuss his new book on St. Louis de Montfort's "Love of Eternal Wisdom," and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings connected to St. Charles Borromeo. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Chris Altieri to discuss his new book on Pope Leo and Church reform, Brendan Hodge on the upcoming USCCB meeting in Baltimore, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy All Hallow's Eve! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what you need to know about Catholicism in order to understand vampire mythology. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin with more thoughts on why we should't treat the Church as an escape from the "real world," and Mike Aquilina on the history behind All Saints Day. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Paul Schrimption, author of "The Most Dangerous Man in England," to discuss St. John Henry Newman ahead of him being declared a Doctor of the Church and a Patron Saint of Catholic Education this weekend. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss a report on the mental health of priests, and Gary Michuta on how St. Paul evangelized. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell are joined by Sacred Heart Radio manager Bill Levitt to reflect on the passing this week of Fr. Rob Jack, a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Radio family, who poured countless hours into the mission of Catholic radio. Other guests include Gary Zimak, author of "Lord, Save Me," and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Sts. Simon and Jude! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeff Cavins to continue his series on salvation history in light of the updated release of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline. Other guests include Derek Rotty to conclude our series on his book about Fulton Sheen as a prophet of hope, and Steve Ray live from a pilgrimage to Catholic shrines in France. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Trevor Lipscombe to discuss Catholic University of America publishing the dissertation that Pope Leo wrote long before becoming pope. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to explain why the Church is not just a "safe space" where believers can hide from the world. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview this weekend's Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. John of Capistrano! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss whether or not Artificial intelligence could ever be capable of love. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on help for those who feel stuck in unfair situations, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more on the Scriptural roots of the Jubilee. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Pope St. John Paul II! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra and Mike Aquilina to discuss various aspects of JP2's life and legacy. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on the importance of not losing friendships over political differences, and Michael Lehmann on why belief in God is important in order to properly care for creation. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jeff Cavins to discuss God's covenant with King David. Other guests include Matt D'Antuono to discuss his new book of meditations on the cross, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to share more thoughts on what the Church has to say about Artificial Intelligence. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to continue our series on what the Church Fathers teach us about Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the martyrdom and writings of St. Ignatius give us a unique window into the early Church. Other guests include Ken Santopietro to discuss Catholic Men's Conference Day, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share some great fall recipes that are good for sharing with family as the weather turns colder. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Dr. John Bergsma with more on the Scriptural roots of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Plus news, weather, sports, and more