Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss mental illness from a Catholic perspective. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more evidence as to why we can trust the Gospel accounts, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss beef on Bible Foods. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day.

Happy feast of St. Vincent de Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss the life and legacy of this great saint who has inspired so many in the works of mercy. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on how the Mass should equip us for charitable action, and Fr. Rob Jack on what the Catholic Church means by spiritual warfare. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of Sts. Cosmas and Damian! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about these twin saints who served as medical doctors in the early Church. Other guests include Kris McGregor on what St. Gregory the Great had to say about the angels, and Dr. Jim Schroeder on helping our kids when they struggle with difficult issues at school. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., to discuss Cardinal Dolan’s recent comments about the length of Sunday Masses. Other guests include Brendan Hodge with more thoughts on Classical Education, 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 Mike Aquilina to discuss Antioch as a major early center of Christianity. 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, and Ingrid Skop from the Charlotte Lozier Institute on some of the confusing things being said about miscarriage law in light of issues on the ballot in November. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this hand-picked apostle of Jesus who also wrote a Gospel. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with more thoughts on suicide prevention, and Gary Michuta on how Jesus used Jewish history as a way to make his teachings more memorable. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Korean Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of these men and women from different eras of persecution who gave witness to the faith in Korea. Guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on forgiveness in light of this weekend’s Gospel readings, and Fr. Rob Jack on what the Church means by sin. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Januarius! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the extraordinary story connected with his relics. Other guests include Rob Judge from the Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Steve Ray on more of the hidden sorrows of Mary. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ., to talk about the Church as the Bride of Christ. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories of the English Martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On this memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to art historian Liz Lev about why the Pieta is one of the most powerful images in history. Other guests include Pat Flynn to discuss his new book about atheism and the existence of God, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why this is one of Anna’s favorite days on the liturgical calendar. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with thoughts for Suicide Prevention Month, Gary Michuta on more memory techniques built into the teachings of Jesus, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips for late Summer gardening. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Happy feast of St. John Chyrsostom! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about the incredible witness of this Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Gary Zimak with thoughts on Psalm 22, and Fr. Mike Schmitz from the Catechism in a Year podcast. Plus all the latest 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 discuss the significance of this feast and its connection to Mary’s birthday, which we celebrated last week. Guests include Dr. Holly Ordway to discuss her new spiritual biography of Tolkien, Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings, and all the news, weather, sports and everything else you need to start your day a better way.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with more thoughts on Classical Education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about why the Church celebrates Mary’s birthday. 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