Son Rise Morning Show

Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the dramatic story of one of the most historically important Doctors of the Church. We’ll also talk about figs on Bible Foods with Rita Heikenfeld, and get more thoughts on spiritual and emotional health with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about St. Joseph as a model for all of us in our daily work. Guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, Fr. Augustine Wetta with more wisdom from the Desert Fathers, and Dr. Jacob Imam, founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at his life and legacy as a successor of St. Peter. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to unpack a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchel discuss her life and legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. They also welcome Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and cover all the latest news weather, sports, and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of St. Mark the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to look at an ancient hymn that unpacks Mark’s life. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss St. Benedict Joseph Labre as a patron saint of mental health. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to discuss the difference between good sorrow and bad sorrow. Other guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers.

Happy feast of St. George! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legends surrounding the dragon slayer who’s among the patron saints of England. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, and Kris McGregor.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to look at more of the impact of the Church Fathers on the Catechism. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar, and Kevin Schmiesing.

Good morning! On today’s show, Anna Mitchell welcomes Ken Craycraft to continue our series on his book Citizens Yet Strangers. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Mitch Pacwa, SJ, about the recent passing of one of his mentors and longtime friend of the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Ted Ross, SJ. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about ways to help our children who may be struggling with their identity, Gary Michuta with more ways to understand the reliability of Scripture, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Soren Johnson from Trinity House Community to share their efforts to help build holier families, and also get more practical wisdom from the Desert Fathers with Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim celebrate the feast of two great French saints: Bernadette Soubirous, and Benedict Joseph Labre. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts 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 Tami Kiser from Heart Ridge Ministries to discuss ideas for making your family Summer vacation more spiritually and physically refreshing. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Giuseppe Moscati! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the incredible story of the first modern physician to become a canonized saint. Guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, as well as Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more…