Son Rise Morning Show

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about the life and legacy of one of the most important thinkers in Christian history. Guests include Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute, Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, 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 St. Monica! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss her intercession for loved ones who may be on a wayward path. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on St. John the Baptist, Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell remember Dolly Parton, not just as a beloved figure in pop culture, but also as a believing Christian. Guests include Gary Zimak on one of the only uplifting verses from the Book of Lamentations, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on Our Lady of Czestochowa, 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…

Happy feast of King St. Louis IX! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share more about this monarch who became a saint. Other guests include Steve Ray on the oil that was used to anoint Jesus' feet, Fr. Augustine Wetta on foul language, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to share more about the calling of this disciple of Jesus. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to share what St. Augustine had to say about the Sermon on the Mount, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the many reforms that he brought to the Church during his pontificate. Guests include Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute, 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 St. Bernard of Clairvaux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to share wisdom from St. Bernard that shows up in the Office of Readings. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more Messianic prophecies, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. John Eudes! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as missionary, preacher, and founder. Guests include Gary Zimak to share a verse from Isaiah about chariots, horses, and trusting God, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the legacy of Pope Pius X ahead of his feast day later this week, 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…

Happy feast of St. Helena! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her role in helping establish and promote pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Other guests include Amy Welborn on how to get started with homeschooling, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to share more important places in the life of St. Francis during the 800th anniversary of his death, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Maximillian Kolbe! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his life and legacy as one of the patrons of Catholic radio. Guests include Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi Institute, Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, 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 Mike Aquilina to discuss what the Church Fathers had to say about the Assumption of Mary headed into this weekend's feast. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on the idea of Mary as Queen in light of Jewish tradition, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with hope for those dealing with persistent depression. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Jane de Chantal! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to discuss her life and witness. Other guests include Gary Zimak to look at practical wisdom from the Epistle of St. James, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi and St. Philomena! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the witness of St. Clare, and also welcome Fr. Peregrine Fletcher, author of "My Name is Philomena." Other guests include Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more…

Happy feast of St. Lawrence the Deacon! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he's been depicted in art through the centuries, and why he's patron saints of cooks and comedians. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...