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.
2025-08-08
Celebrating the feast of St. Dominic, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…
Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., about his legacy as founder of the Order of Preachers. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of "The Faith Unboxed, and Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network with updates on news related to the medically vulnerable. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-08-07
A recipe for Bible granola, a Catholic perspective on mindfulness, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss a granola recipe using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands on Apologetics, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-08-06
Celebrating the feast of the Transfiguration, a canon law case in Poland, and more...
Happy feast of the Transfiguration! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to share a new translation of a 13th century hymn celebrating this moment in the life of Christ. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
2025-08-05
Wisdom on prayer from St. Edith Stein, icons and images in the Bible, and more
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Boniface Hicks about the witness of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, whose feast day is this week. Other guests include Steve Ray on images and icons in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…
2025-08-04
Celebrating the feast of St. John Vianney, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as the patron saint of parish priests. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, author of "Growing into God." Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-08-01
Celebrating the feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church and more…
Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to share some thoughts from St. Alphonsus on personal prayer. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss St. John Henry Newman as the newest Doctor of the Church, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview this weekend's Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
2025-07-31
Celebrating the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, reflections on the Theology of the Body, and more…
Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share how St. Ignatius can be a wise teacher in the world of spiritual and emotional health. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-30
Celebrating the feasts of St. Peter Chrysologus and Bl. Solanus Casey, Fulton Sheen responds to the modern world, and more…
Happy feast of St. Peter Chrysologus and Bl. Solanus Casey! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about the contrast between this Doctor of the Church and a doorman who are both honored for their holiness and charity. Guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from the Scriptures on trusting God, and Derek Rotty to start a new series on Fulton Sheen and the modern world. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
2025-07-29
Celebrating the feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more…
Happy feast of Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL about a hymn from last century written in their honor. Other guests include Dr. Jim Papandrea to discuss more ancient Christian sites from Rome, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-28
Celebrating the feast of Bl. Stanley Rother, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Happy feast of Bl. Stanley Rother! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the powerful story of this American missionary and martyr. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin, author of "Growing into God, and Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on the Christian population in the Middle East. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-25
Celebrating the feast of St. James the Greater, previewing this weekend’s Mass readings, and more…
Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy among the apostles. Guests include Andrew Petiprin to continue our series on his book “The Faith Unboxed,” 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…
2025-07-24
Celebrating the feast of St. Charbel, a Summer salad with Biblical origins, and more…
Happy feast of St. Charbel! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell explore his legacy as a mystic and wonder worker. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods.
2025-07-23
Celebrating the feast of St. John Cassian, the role of grandparents in transmitting the faith, and more…
Good morning! Happy Feast of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. John Cassian! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about this Church Father and trainer of monks. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to talk about the role of grandparents in transmitting the faith, as we approach the feast of the grandparents of Jesus, and Gary Zimak with this week's verse to help ease anxiety.
2025-07-22
Celebrating the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the saints on personal prayer, and more…
Happy feast of St. Mary Magdalene! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the real Mary beyond the myths and legends. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-21
Celebrating the feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi (Doctor of the Church), This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Happy feast of St. Lawrence of Brindisi! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of this Capuchin friar and Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with data on non-practicing Catholics, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...