Son Rise Morning Show

Happy feast of St. John Chrysostom! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the life and legacy of the "Golden-Mouthed" Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston, as well as Dr. Matthew Bunson live from the Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Holy Name of Mary! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss better study habits heading into the new school year. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods with more wisdom from the Theology of the Body.

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell remember the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and how they shaped the world we live in today. Guests include Ken Craycraft to unpack the presidential debates from last night, canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about elements of the culture of death in Scripture that are still with us today. Other guests include Dr. Marlon De La Torre from Knowing is Doing, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...

Happy feast of St. Peter Claver! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his legacy as a witness to human dignity. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Bill Schmitt from OnWord about how to avoid thinking solely in memes, and Stephanie Mann with more insights as to how St. John Henry Newman was converted by the Church Fathers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston. They also welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to unpack the latest EWTN poll. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day.

Happy feast of Mother Teresa of Calcutta! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at her life and witness as one of the most famous Catholics of the 20th century. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the 17th anniversary of the Son Rise Morning Show, which first hit the airwaves on September 4th, 2007. Guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on what it means to say that God is immutable. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Happy feast of Pope St. Gregory the Great! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the legacy of one of the most significant popes in Church history. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more wisdom from the saints on personal prayer, and Steve Ray on thorns and thistles in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

The Best of the Son Rise Morning Show for Labor Day!

Good morning! As we head into the Labor Day weekend, enjoy the Best of the Son Rise Morning Show, with visits from Joe Heschmeyer, Joseph Pearce, Dr. Helen Alvare, and more.

On this memorial of the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about John's life and witness and what it meant for him to be the greatest of the prophets. Other guests include Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis and Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss the life and legacy of one of the most well known figures in all of Church history. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts from Scripture to address anxiety and worry, and canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. Monica! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her prayerful witness that led to the conversion of her son, St. Augustine. Guests include Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings, and Steve Ray to ponder what St. Paul might have meant by his "thorn in the flesh." Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this traditional devotion of the Polish people to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, with more insights into how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism. Plus news, weather, sports and more...