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.
2026-07-03
Best of Son Rise - Friday
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's Independance, Matt & Anna recap some of their best moments of faith & friendship today on the Son Rise Morning Show.
2026-07-02
New version of the Liturgy of the Hours, Bible Foods with Rita Heikenfeld, and more
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jonathan Strate from Ascension Press to discuss the release of the latest version of the Liturgy of the Hours. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more
2026-07-01
Celebrating the feast of St. Junipero Serra, the latest involving the SSPX, and more
Happy feast of St. Junipero Serra! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the story of the man behind many of the California missions. Other guests include Ken Craycraft with analysis of what's been happening at the Supreme Court this week, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest involving the Society of St. Pius X. Plus news, weather, sports, and more
2026-06-30
Jeff Cavins on the Great Adventure Bible for children, Steve Ray on Cornerstones in the Bible, and more
Good morning! On today's show, we welcome Jeff Cavins to talk more about adapting the Great Adventure Bible concept for children. Other guests include Steve Ray on the idea of cornerstones in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more
2026-06-29
Celebrating the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Legatus and the World Cup, and more
Happy feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the impact each of these great saints had on the formation of the early Church. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on Christian maturity from the Church Fathers, and from Legatus on his experience of working with the Mexican national soccer team leading up to the World Cup. Plus news, weather, sports, and more.
2026-06-26
Celebrating the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…
Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share more about the founder of Opus Dei. 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 Sunday's Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more
2026-06-25
Self knowledge and humility, modern popes on the dignity of labor, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the connection between self knowledge and the virtue of humility. Other guests include Courtney Brown on what Pope John Paul II and Pope Leo have had to say about the dignity of labor, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
2026-06-24
Celebrating the birthday of John the Baptist, the anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and more…
Happy feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from ICEL to discuss an ancient hymn about John that is referenced in the Sound of Music. Other guests include Gary Zimak on John the Baptist as a model of humility, and Fr. Sean Davidson to discuss his book, "Prophet of Fire: the Witness of St. John the Baptist." Plus news, weather, sports, and more..
2026-06-23
Peter and Paul in the Bible, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to share more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints. Other guests include Steve Ray on Sts. Peter and Paul in Scripture, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
2026-06-22
Celebrating the feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephen Smith from Hillsdale College to discuss lessons we can learn from how St. Thomas More endured his time in prison. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and more...
2026-06-19
How pilgrimage is different from tourism, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin from the Spe Salvi institute to discuss how pilgrimage is different than other forms of travel. Other guests include Greg Willits with more thoughts on Jesus from St. Louis de Montfort, and 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...
2026-06-18
Marriage wisdom for newlyweds, recipes for Father’s Day, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for newlyweds to start their marriages off on strong footing. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with recipes for Father's Day, and Gary Michuta to share more Old Testament prophecies that point forward to the Messiah. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
2026-06-17
Jesus as the Good Shepherd, following up on the USCCB meeting in Florida, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to talk about Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the new document from the bishops on the protection of minors, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer with more reflections from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2026-06-16
Devotions for Catholic Men ahead of Father’s Day, reflecting on the Office of Readings, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Wade Menezes to discuss his book for Catholic dads ahead of Father's Day. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
2026-06-15
New book on St. Francis of Assisi, This Week in Catholic History, and more…
Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Teresa Tomeo to discuss her new book on St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more insights from English poetry and literature, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…
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