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.
2025-07-11
The Best of the Son Rise Morning Show - Friday
Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show!
2025-07-10
Best of the Son Rise Morning Show - Thursday
Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show!
2025-07-09
The Best of the Son Rise Morning Show - Wednesday
Join Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show!
2025-07-08
Bible herbs that repel insects, finding God in His creation, and more…
It’s another Son Rise Morning Show Summer Special! On today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome Fr. Sebastian Walshe to talk about finding God in nature. Danielle Bean shares some summer “read aloud” recommendations for kids. And Rita Heikenfeld talks about Bible herbs that repel bugs.
2025-07-07
Sharks and the spiritual life, Summer playlist recomendations, and more…
It’s a Son Rise Morning Show Summer Special! On today’s show, Bear Woznick joins us to discuss parallels between sharks and the spiritual life. Joseph Pearce offers some summer reading recommendations, and Ken Craycraft gives us his picks for a good summer playlist.
2025-07-04
Best of Son Rise Morning Show - Independence Day
Join Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show on Independence Day!
2025-07-03
Celebrating the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, the Bible that Jesus read, and more…
Happy feast of St. Thomas the Apostle! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why it's unfair to refer to him as "Doubting Thomas." Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to discuss what Jesus considered Scripture, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-02
July as the month of the Precious Blood, protecting the seal of confession, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue to discuss how the month of July is dedicated to the precious blood of Jesus. Guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-07-01
Celebrating the feast of St. Junipero Serra, brothers and sisters in the Bible, and more…
Happy feast of St. Junipero Serra! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Steve Wiedenkopf and Dr. Matthew Bunson about his role in the spread of the California missions. Other guests include Steve Ray on brothers and sisters in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with reflections on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
2025-06-30
Significant anniversaries in 2025, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to share more significant anniversaries that take place in 2025. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-06-27
Celebrating the feast of the Sacred Heart, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more
Happy feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Emily Jaminet to talk about her family’s generational devotion to the Sacred Heart and how she helps spread that devotion today. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin, author of The Faith Unboxed, and Fr Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more
2025-06-26
Summer Recipes, Hands On Apologetics, News Weather, Sports and More!
On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to share more summer recipes featuring 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 news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-06-25
Reflections of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Gary Zimak, Karlo Broussard, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra and more!
On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to share more reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we continue through the month of June. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers, and canon-lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-06-24
Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, Fr Boniface Hicks, Kris McGregor
Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the birthday of the cousin and forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2025-06-23
Anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's Apostolic Letter to England, Teresa Tomeo, Kevin Schmiesing
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to mark the anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's apostolic letter to England. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...