2023-02-06 - Celebrating the feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki, This Week in Catholic History, and more…

Happy feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to dig into the life of St. Paul Miki and companions. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with stats on the Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

2023-02-03 - Celebrating the feast of St. Blase, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more…

Happy feast of St. Blase! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why he’s the patron saint against throat ailments. Guests include Mike Aquilina on Christianity’s deep roots on the continent of Africa, Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, 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 a whole lot more...

2023-02-02 - Celebrating the feast of the Presentation, Bible herbs to help sore throats, and more!

Happy feast of the Presentation of the Lord! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to discuss this mysterious and theologically rich episode from the early life of Jesus. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible herbs to soothe sore throats ahead of the feast of St. Blase, and Gary Michuta on ani-Catholicism in American political history. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-02-01 - Celebrating the feast of St Brigid, faith and fitness connections, and more!

Happy feast of St Brigid, patroness of Ireland! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this mysterious and theologically rich episode from the early life of Jesus. Guests include Dr. Kevin Vost with more thoughts on faith and fitness, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the “Sensus fidei,” and Karlo Broussard and Joe Heschmeyer from Catholic Answers with some short apologetics tidbits to start your day. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-01-31 - Celebrating the feast of St. John Bosco, prayer and original sin, and more…

Happy feast of St. John Bosco! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB, to talk about how St. John founded his order. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on prayer and Original Sin, and Kris McGregor with more insights from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

2023-01-30 - Celebrating Catholic Schools Week, This Week in Catholic History, and more!

Happy Catholic Schools Week! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Justin McClain from the Cardinal Newman Society to discuss the importance of faithful Catholic education. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on what St. John Damascene had to say about the angels, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-01-27 - Elie Weisel and the Holocaust, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more!

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Ken Craycraft to reflect on Elie Weisel and his way of processing the Holocaust. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network, as well as Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

2023-01-26 - Celebrating the feast of Sts Timothy and Titus, World Communications Day reflections, and more!

Happy feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about these two spiritual sons of St. Paul who were early Christian bishops.Guests include Bill Schmitt from OnWord to unpack this years World Communications Day message, Kevin Prendergast on avoiding isolation among the elderly, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss yeast on Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-01-25 - Best of the Son Rise Morning Show (Wednesday)

Join us for the best of the Son Rise Morning Show!

2023-01-24 - Celebrating the feast of St. Francis de Sales, chapters and verses in the Bible, and more!

Happy feast of St. Francis de Sales! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the life and times of this great counter-Reformation saint. Other guests include Kris McGregor on why De Sales’ book "Introduction to the Devout Life” is a spiritual classic, and Steve Ray on the concept of chapters and verses in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-01-23 - Celebrating the feast of St. Marianne Cope

Happy feast of St. Marianne Cope! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss this great saint connected to both Hawaii and Upstate New York. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Cathechism, Dr. John Cuddeback on the light of Christ vs ‘artificial” light, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more.

2023-01-20 - Our March for Life “pre-game” show, featuring updates from people as they prepare to gather on the Mall in Washington, DC…

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell share “pre-game” coverage of the March for Life, with updates from March for Life president Jeanne Mancini, Rebecca Kiessling, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and many more, leading up to EWTN’s live coverage of the day’s activities.

2023-01-18 - The start of Christian Unity Week, persevering in faith, and more!

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra to discuss the importance of Christian Unity as today begins the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what it means to be God’s people, and Fr. Jeffrey Kirby to discuss his new book, “A Journey to Mount Carmel.” Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...

2023-01-17 - Celebrating the feast of St. Anthony of the Desert, treating our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, and more!

Happy feast of St. Anthony of the Desert! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he left everything to follow Jesus. Guests include Dr. Kevin Vost with thoughts on the connection between spiritual and physical fitness, Kris McGregor on a selection from Pope St. Clement in the Office of Readings, and Fr. Frank Donio with more thoughts from Pope John Paul II on the Church in America. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

2023-01-13 - Celebrating the feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers, previewing the Sunday Mass readings, and more

Happy feast of St. Hilary of Poitiers! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about St. Hilary’s impact as a Church Father. Other guests include Alexandra Greeley to discuss a new Catholic cookbook, 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 a whole lot more