Son Rise Morning Show: Recent Episodes
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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.
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
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss how to preserve Bible herbs from your garden as the colder months approach. Other guests include Gary Michuta with more thoughts on the reliability of the Gospels, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with criteria for picking a good mental health professional. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Paul’s teaching in Roman’s 8:28 that all things work together for good for those who love the Lord. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to unpack the pope’s trip to Mongolia, and Fr. Rob Jack with thoughts on how to “speak Catholic.” Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Teresa of Calcutta! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to look at Mother Teresa’s life and impact. Other guest include Dr. John Cuddeback on ending Summer well, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to unpack a selection from the Imitation of Christ. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bishop Mikael Mouradian from the Armenian Catholic Church to talk about the struggles facing Christians in Armenia. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what we can lean from the struggles of Job, and Fr. Rob Jack on how Psalm 139 can speak to us today. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s memorial of the passion of St. John the Baptist, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the life and witness of the forerunner of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on the Jesus Prayer, Steve Ray on hearts in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to unpack a selection from St. John Chrysostom in the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Augustine! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr.Matthew Bunson and Mike Aquilina about this great Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar with more on Dorothy L. Sayers and classical education, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of St. Louis IX! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Guiliano and Thomas Madden to talk more about this French king and saint. Other guests include 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 all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Bartholomew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and patronage of one of the original 12 men hand-picked by Jesus. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on salt in the Bible, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how to build better marriages. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Rose of Lima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this South American saint. Other guests include Gary Zimak on how Jesus comforts those who are grieving, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra regarding the situation of a Carmelite convent in the Diocese of Fort Worth. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of the Queenship of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to share a reflection from St. Bernard of Clairvaux on Mary as Queen. Other guests include Fr. Tad Pacholczyk from the National Catholic Bioethics Center on the latest from the bishops regarding the medical diagnosis of brain death, and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on the purpose of Lectio Divina. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more…
Happy feast of Pope St. Pus X! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about his life and legacy. Other guests include Bill Schmitt from OnWord on being catechized by the culture, 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 and Anna welcome Dr. Abigail Favale to discuss what is meant by “Intersectionalism,” and what affect that has had on the culture wars today. Andrew Petiprin will reflect on the X-Files from a Catholic perspective. Plus Bishop Robert Barron talks about his book with John Allen, To Light a Fire.
Happy Friday! Today Matt and Anna talk to Fr Hezekias Carnazzo of the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan of the Diocese of Charleston about the readings for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time this weekend. Fr Thomas Berg will reflect on St Maria Goretti as an icon of forgiveness, and Joseph Pearce shares the poem, A Lament for Walsingham.
Happy Feast of St Stephen of Hungary! On today’s show, Dr. Matthew Bunson joins Matt and Anna to discuss the life of this incredibly faithful king. Jeff Cavins will offer tips on how to read the Bible. And Rita Heikenfeld shares beauty secrets using ingredients mentioned in the Bible.
Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! On today’s show, Matt and Anna talk to Dr Anthony Lilles about Consecration to Jesus through Mary and the Blessed Mother’s role in contemplative prayer. Joe Heschmeyer will offer a defense of the Dogma of the Assumption, and Fr Hezekias will unpack the debate over whether the Blessed Mother died before being assumed into Heaven.
Happy Feast of the martyr, St Maximilian Kolbe and the Martyrs of Otranto! On today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome Dr Marcellino D’Ambrosio to talk about St Max, and Dr Matthew Bunson to discuss Otranto. Fr Sebastian Walshe will offer insights from Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well, and Msgr Charles Pope talks about how the ‘saints of old’ became holy.
Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this great friend of St. Francis and foundress of the Poor Clares. Other guests include Fr. Peregrine Fletcher to discuss his new book on St. Philomena, 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…
Happy feast of St. Lawrence! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Msgr. Charles Pope to talk about what Lawrence shows us about our responsibility to the poor. Other guests include pastoral Kevin Prendergast with a Catholic perspective on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Gary Michuta on the original language of the Gospels. Plus news, weather, sports and a. Whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Edith Stein! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to share the extraordinary story of this convert, philosopher, and martyr of World War II. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what we can learn from the story of Elijah and the widow, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., to talk about the founder of his order and an upcoming rosary pilgrimage he’s part of. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks on Eucharistic Adoration, and Marlon De La Torre on whether it’s possible to be good without God. Plus 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 welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to discuss St. Augustine’s thoughts on the Church as a pilgrim. Other guests include Dr. Paul Thigpen on the Catholic perspective regarding extraterrestrial life, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more….
Happy feast of St. John Vianney! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Thomas Berg to talk about the life and legacy of the Cure of Ars. Other guests include Ken Craycraft on Issue 1 coming up for Ohio voters next week and how it could affect the political process in the state, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and everything you need to start your day.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to discuss the events on the liturgical calendar this week related to the “Little Portion” church built by St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on devotion to St. Michael through the centuries, and Fr. Rob Jack with more Old Testament stories every Catholic should know. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to discuss the events on the liturgical calendar this week related to the “Little Portion” church built by St. Francis of Assisi. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on devotion to St. Michael through the centuries, and Fr. Rob Jack to look ahead to the feast of the dedication of St. Mary Major this weekend. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about this Doctor of the Church known for being a moral theologian. Other guests include Steve Ray to discuss his new book on Genesis, and Fr. Thomas Berg to analyze the most recent data on child protection in the Church and how to improve it. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this great saint who founded the Company of Jesus. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin on the relationship between creation and the Church, and Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English Martyrs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss the moon as a symbol of Mary. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on how the Song of Songs plays into the concept of salvation, and how to adapt parenting styles as our kids grow up with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss the moon as a symbol of Mary. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on how the Song of Songs plays into the concept of salvation, and how to adapt parenting styles as our kids grow up with pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the story of the grandparents of Jesus and how we can honor our own elders today. Guests include Rachel Bulman to discuss her new book “Becoming Wife,” Gary Zimak on lessons from the story of Jonah, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on being lights in the darkness. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. James the Greater! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about his role among the apostles and his patronage of pilgrims. Guests include Steve Ray on spiritual gifts in the Bible, and Marlon De La Torre and Andrew Petiprin to share perspectives on Natural Family Planning week. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Philip Larrey to discuss whether artificial intelligence can ever be creative in the way that humans can be creative. Other guest include Fr. John Gavin on what St. Cyril of Alexandria has to say about the Holy Spirit and Church unity, 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 pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss the struggles that many children and teens are having in a post-COVID world. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss beef on Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics to talk about his new book, “The Gospel Truth.” Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack, Andrew Swafford, and Gary Zimak to share Old Testament stories that can help inform our relationship with God today. They also talk to Dr. Jim Schroeder about the idea of “transferring” control to God, even though He’s already in control of everything. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Happy feast of St. Camillus de Lellis! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the incredible conversion story of this scoundrel turned saint. Guests include Fr. Frank Donio on supporting caregivers, and Steve Ray on enemies of God in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole life more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Phillip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 to discuss a recent case involving a Twitter user who caused a massive political firestorm, but turned out to be a fake. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English Martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Kateri Tekakwitha! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the heroic witness of the Lily of the Mohawks. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson and Dr. Chad Pecknold with a Catholic perspective on Bastille Day, and 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 a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to reflect on monastic spirituality and emotional well being in light of this week’s feast of St. Benedict. Other guests include Elisabeth Sullivan to discuss next week’s conference of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss cucumbers on Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the parents of St. Therese, and their path to sainthood. Other guests include Fr. Rob Jack on Old Testament stories everyone should know, and Fr. Philip-MIchael Tangorra with more on the latest crop of cardinals named by Pope Francis. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Benedict of Nursia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to talk more about the founder of his order. Other guests include artist Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to discuss how she depicts Benedict and his twin sister Scholastica, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts on a selection from the Office of Readings this week that features St. Benedict. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to discuss creation as a reflection of the life of the Trinity. Other guests include Brendan Hodge with stats on the newest batch of cardinals, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
A blessed Feast of Bl. Peter To Rot!
Stephanie Mann is online at Supremacy and Survival Jeff Cavins is co-author of A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament Ken Craycraft writes for the UK Catholic Herald Fr Hezekias Carnazzo is online at the Institute of Catholic Culture Dr Leonard DeLorenzo is with the McGrath Institute for Church Life Fr Philip Larrey is online at Humanity 2.0 Bobby Schindler is with the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network Fr Jonathan Duncan is on Twitter @FrJDuncan Joseph Pearce’s Brideshead book club is at the Institute of Catholic Culture Fr Rob Jack is host of Driving Home the Faith Get in touch with Catherine Fishlock through our contact page
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Fr. Robert Nixon is translator of Crown of the Virgin Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra is author of Holiness and Living the Sacramental Life Bret Thoman’s new book is Maria Goretti: A Journey Into Forgiveness and Redemption Kevin Prendergast can be reached through our contact page Dr. John Bergsma is author of Love Basics for Catholics Rita Heikenfeld is online at About Eating Gary Michuta is author of Revolt Against Reality John Herreid is curator of The Catholic Home Gallery Danielle Bean is online at DanielleBean.com and at the Girlfriends Community Jeff Cavins is co-author of A Catholic Guide to the Old Testament Fr. Thomas Berg is author of Chooosing Forgiveness
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It’s a special Independence Day edition of the SRMS! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Catholic historians Kevin Schmiesing and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the role of Catholics in the Revolutionary Era. Thomas Farr from the Religious Freedom Institute discusses the foundational principle of Freedom of Religion in our Constitution. And our legal analyst Ken Craycraft examines the idea of individual rights in light of Catholic Social Teaching.
Good Morning! It’s a summer-themed edition of the Son Rise Morning Show. Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Meg Hunter-Kilmer, a “Catholic hobo,” to get an itinerary for a Catholic roadtrip across the U.S. Dr. Regis Martin will give us his list of summer reading picks. Rita Heikenfeld will tell us about Bible herbs that make great bug repellents. Plus Steve Ray on the theology of fishing!
Good morning! On today’s Son Rise “Summer Special,” Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to tell us about grilling that takes place in the Bible, and to offer some grilling tips and recipes for your summer cookout. Dr. John Cuddeback will talk about why everyone should garden, and Dr. Jim Schroeder will explain why kids need to go outside and play. Plus Joseph Pearce with some summer reading recommendations.
Happy feast of Sts. Peter and Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Jim Papandrea and Liz Lev to discuss the final days of these saints in the city of Rome. Other guests include Jeff Cavins on the new Ascension Press guide to the Old Testament, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how the deadly sin of sloth can affect our emotional health. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Irenaeus of Lyons! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson and Fr. John Gavin to talk about this great early Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Thomas Berg with more thoughts on forgiveness, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra with ideas for better parish Vacation Bible School programs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about his life and work. Other guests include Fr. Frank Donio on accompanying couples struggling with infertility, and Marilyn Santos from the USCCB on a music competition related to the Eucharistic revival. Plus news, weather, sports and more
Happy feast of St. Josemaria Escriva! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Mathew Bunson to talk about this great Spanish saint who founded Opus Dei. Other guests include Fr. Phillip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 to talk about the recent sermon given by AI in Germany, and what to make of it, 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 Brad Bursa from Nazareth Revisited to discuss forgiveness and family peace. Other guests include Dina Dwyer Owens to share her reflections on the Camino de Santiago, 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...
Happy feast of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk more about their heroic faith and witness. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on seeing your personality as a gift, and Rita Heikenfeld on how Jesus fed the multitudes, and how we can feed crowds at our own summer gatherings. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of St. Aloysius Gonzaga! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the life and witness of this great early Jesuit saint. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the working document for the synod, and Gary Zimak on what we can learn from the story of the discouraged disciples on the road to Emmaus. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Jennifer Bryson, a Catholic convert who once worked in interrogation at Guantanamo, to reflect on the pope’s monthly prayer intention about ending torture. Other guest include Kris McGregor on St. Cyprian and the Lord’s Prayer, and Fr. Boniface Hicks about his new book on consecration to Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about Juneteenth and the canonization causes of two Americans who were born into slavery . Guests include Brendan Hodge with more poll data on public opinion regarding gender, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and everything else you need to start your day a better way.
A happy Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell dive into the history of the Sacred Heart devotion with Fr. Rob Jack. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo to reflect on St. Joseph ahead of Father’s Day. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Thomas Dailey to talk about the Sacred Heart and the incarnation of Jesus. Other guests include Gwyneth Thompson-Briggs to share her work in the Catholic Home Gallery, and Rita Heikenfeld with more recipes for Father’s Day. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to talk about the history of the Sacred Heart devotion in this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Other guests include Gary Zimak with lessons from the story of Ruth and Naomi, and Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB on the importance of perseverance in breaking bad habits. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the life and witness of this great Franciscan saint. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB on how to enter into God’s presence in prayer, and Thomas Storck to discuss his new book on the Prosperity Gospel movement. 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 more about the influence of the Church Fathers on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories from the English martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, editor of “Crown of the Virgin,” to continue our conversation about jewels and flowers befitting the virtues of the Virgin Mary. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on helping Catholic men develop healthier patterns and habits, and Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, to hear what the Desert Fathers have to say about pigs and the spiritual life. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the recent controversy in Kansas City over using the wrong kind of communion wine, and Danielle Bean on how to not go crazy when your kids are home from school all summer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at the Mass as a communal and objective prayer. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on clericalism in the early Church, and Deacon Steven Greydanus on the latest Spinderverse film. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Happy feast of St. Boniface! On today’s show, we’ll talk about how he came to be known as the Apostle to Germany. 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 today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life and Hope Network to talk about the latest news regarding care for the medically vulnerable. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for Trinity Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of St. Justin Martyr! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk more about one of the first great apologists in Church history. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld on coriander in the Bible and its connection to the Manna in the desert, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips for effective marriage prep. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy Feast of the visitation! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB to share more wisdom from the Desert Fathers on kicking the devil out of our spiritual houses. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Fr. Phillip Larrey from the Pontifical Lateran University to discuss how the Church is responding to artificial intelligence boom. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Joan of Arc! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to look at devotion to St. Joan of Arc during World War I. Other guests include Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Good morning! It's a special edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, as we prepare for the Solemnity of Pentecost on Sunday. We'll talk to Dr. John Bergsma about what it meant that the people were "cut to the heart" that day. Msgr. Charles Pope will discuss the Holy Spirit in Scripture, and Catherine Fishlock will tell us about the Pentecost Sequence in the Liturgy.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma to talk more about the relationship between God and Israel as a love story. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon on why we call Mary “Star of the Sea,” and Rita Heikenfeld with a history of Memorial Day and some related recipes. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look ahead to Pentecost by talking to Fr. Rob Jack about piety as a gift of the Holy Spirit. Other guests include Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to discuss preparing people with autism for Confirmation, and Fr. Augustine Wetta with advice from the Desert Fathers on examining our consciences. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Good morning! As we head toward the feast of Pentecost, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to look at the role of the Holy Spirit in the liturgy, and Steve Ray to talk about how the events of Pentecost are foreshadowed in the Old Testament. They also get more thoughts on the Eucharistic revival from Sr. Alicia Torres, and continue to unpack the USCCB framework for renewing marriages with Fr. Frank Donio from the Catholic Apostolate Center. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Schmitt from OnWord to unpack this weekend’s annual World Communications Day message. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more stories of English martyrs, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports, and everything you need to start your day
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome seminary professor Ken Craycraft to talk about the ontological change that happens during an ordination. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and a preview of the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to talk about olives on Bible Foods, since Jesus ascended on the Mount of Olives. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the spiritual and psychological health of priests, and Gary Michuta on how individualism has distorted the concept of liberty. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to talk about advice from the Desert Fathers on resisting distraction in prayer. Other guests include Gary Zimak on what the story of Adam and Eve can tell us about having a relationship with God after we sin, and Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability with some thoughts on how to prepare children with autism for First Communion. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss how the liturgy teaches us to be vulnerable to God. Other guests include Steve Ray on knives and swords in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today's show, we welcome Timothy Strieff from Catholic Rural Life to talk about how he is a special patron and model for farmers. Fr. Patrick Briscoe discusses the role of the Blessed Mother in the life of Pope St. John Paul II, and Dr. Jared Staudt continues our series looking at how God fed His people in salvation history. Plus news, weather, sports and more!
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to share some thoughts on honoring moms ahead of Mother’s Day. 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 all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Sts. Join of Avila and Damien of Molokai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to discuss St. John as a Doctor of the Church, and Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his own experience growing up near the area that St. Damien served. Other guests include Charleen Katra from the National Catholic Partnership on Disability to talk about preparing kids with autism for Confession, and Fr. Augustine Wetta with advice from the Desert Fathers on overcoming habitual sins. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss how to become more vulnerable and open in the sacrament of Confession. Other guests include Fr. Frank Donio with more on the USCCB’s pastoral framework for marriage, and Kris McGregor to unpack another selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kathryn Lopez to remember the life of Dr. Michael Brescia, who recently passed away in New York. Other guests include Fr. John Gaven with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today's edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Leonard de Lorenzo about how the saints long for us to join them in heaven. Danielle Bean discusses what she's learned about our Faith from raising chickens. Plus Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo gives us a preview of the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter this weekend.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Stephanie Mann to look at the oath that King Charles will be taking at his coronation this weekend, and what Catholics may notice about it. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with a Catholic perspective on effective therapy, and Dr. John Bergsma on the story of Isaac and Rebecca. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of Sts. Philip and James! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, to share more advice on decision making with the Desert Fathers. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin of the issue regarding Anglicans having a liturgy at St. John Lateran, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the New York motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity closing down operations. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the life of this early Church Father who helped implement the reforms of the Council of Nicaea. Other guests include former model Joelle Maryn to discuss her new book about returning to the Catholic Church, and Steve Ray on friendship in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchelll welcome Fr. Sebastian Walshe to discuss the role of St. Joseph as the man closest to Christ for the earliest years of His earthly life. Other guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe with a recap of the Pope’s trip to Hungary, 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. Gianna Beretta Molla! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mary Pat Jahner from the St. Gianna and Pietro Molla home to talk about the legacy of St. Gianna and how it informs their work. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for Good Shepherd Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss preventing harassment in the workplace. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the symbolism of honey in the Bible and share some recipes, and Gary Michuta with more thoughts from his book, Revolt Against Reality. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the history behind this title for the Blessed Mother. Guests include Bill Schmitt from OnWord about why AI can never replace the priesthood, Fr. Augustine Wetta on not making decisions at the height of emotion, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the recent controversial comments about euthanasia by the head of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Plus 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. Michael Pakaluk to talk about his book on the distinctives of Mark’s Gospel. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on what is revealed and hidden in the liturgy, and Steve Ray on Cherubim and Seraphim in the Bible. 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 share more thoughts from the Church Fathers that are referenced in the Catechism. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar, Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Ken Craycraft to discuss the case involving a post office worker, the Sabbath, and the Supreme Court. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Bill Schmitt from OnWord about Elon Musk, Pope Francis, and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joan Lewis to reflect on what would be Mother Angelica’s 100th birthday. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on autism and bullying, and Gary Michuta with more thoughts on the effect of the sexual revolution on families and society. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak from Following the Truth to discuss what it means to rejoice in the Risen Lord. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta on making better decisions with the help of the Desert Fathers, and Catherine Fishlock with tips on how to sing some of the Latin hymns of the Easter season. Plus news, weather, sports and more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to talk more about the Mass as a prayer. Other guests include Steve Ray on pain and suffering in the Bible, and Kris McGregor with more thoughts from the Office of Readings. 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 look at how St. Ignatius of Antioch talked about Mary. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo to discuss her new book about the life and witness of her mom, 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 Ken Craycraft to discuss the latest on the legal status of the abortion drug mifepristone. Other guests include Joe Jacobs from PraiseNation on why praise is the proper response to the resurrection, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look back on the life and witness of Dr. Kevin Vost, a beloved longtime Son Rise Morning Show family member who passed away suddenly earlier this week. They also talk to pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about the connection between Divine Mercy and mental health. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look back on the life and witness of Dr. Kevin Vost, a beloved longtime Son Rise Morning Show family member who passed away suddenly earlier this week. They also talk to pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about the connection between Divine Mercy and mental health. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
Happy Easter! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna talk more about celebrating Easter as a season, and not just one day. Guests include Sr. Josephine Garrett on preparing kids for First Confessions, Stephanie Mann on how the English Reformation affected the Carthusian order, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy Easter! On a special best-of show this morning, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Amy Welborn to discuss Mary Magdalen’s role in spreading the news of the resurrection, Dr. Brant Pitre on common questions about the Gospel accounts of Jesus rising from the dead, Karlo Broussard on common objections to the resurrection, and a whole lot more...
On this Good Friday special, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Brant Pitre to look at the imagery of the bridegroom in the crucifixion of Jesus. Other guests include Mike Aquilina on how the early Church reflected on the role of Pilate in Good Friday, and Joe Heschmeyer on the witness of St. Simon of Cyrene.
On today's special Holy Thursday edition of the Son Rise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Scott Hahn to discuss his book on the Last Supper and the missing "Fourth Cup." Liz Lev will take us on a virtual pilgrimage to the Holy Thursday Station Church, the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Dr. John Bergsma will offer insights into the Last Supper from the Dead Sea Scrolls. And Dr. Brant Pitre tells us about Jewish roots of the Eucharist.
It’s Spy Wednesday… On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell dig into the events of Holy Week that immediately precede the Triduum. Guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta, author of “Pray, Think, Act: Make Better Decisions with the Church Fathers,” Joseph Pearce to unpack a John Donne poem about the Passion, and Gary Zimak to conclude our series on giving up worry for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the memorial of St. Isidore of Seville, and discuss why he’s patron saint of the internet. Other guests include Steve Ray on bones and joints in the Bible, and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on fasting and prayer in the home stretch of Holy Week. Plus news weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Welcome to Holy Week! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to reflect on an ancient Irish poem about the cross. Other guests include Chris Faddis on why fasting is good for both the soul and the body, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Good morning! On today’s show, we’ll get a preview of the Palm Sunday readings with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan. We close out the month dedicated to St. Joseph, reflecting on his titles, Lover of Poverty and Patron of the Dying, with Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo. We remember the 18th anniversary today of the death of Terri Schiavo with her brother, Bobby Schindler. Plus Ken Craycraft on Oscar Wilde and the two meanings of suffering. Plus news, weather, sports and more!
It’s Baseball Opening Day! Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dan Venezia to share his experience of being drafted by the Twins and how the game influenced his conversion, and also Br. Patrick Bubel on the connections between baseball and theology. And Rita Heikenfeld shares her recipe for Hot Cross Buns ahead of next weekend’s observance of Good Friday. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Frank Donio to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Columbus. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on a recent USCCB statement about the morality of human composting, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about what the Church Fathers have to say about the connection between liturgy and charity. Other guests include Liz Lev with more on the station churches in Rome, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to dive into the Office of Readings. 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 discuss what St. Irenaeus of Lyons had to say about Mary as the New Eve. Other guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, and Michael Heinlein about his new book on the late Cardinal George of Chicago. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Casey Chalk to discuss his new book on the persecuted Church around the world. 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 a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Michuta to look at how Vatican II sent ripple effects through Protestantism. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more meatless Lenten recipes, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the importance of reconciling with our neighbors. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bobby Angel to discuss his Ascension Press project for First Confession and First Communion. Other guests include Mary Eberstadt, author of “Adam and Eve After the Pill, Revisited,” and Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on prayer and fasting in the monastery during Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All Ireland and successor of St. Patrick, to share a reflection and give an Irish blessing. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday in Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about ways to combat the deadly sin of lust. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Lenten recipes, and Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo on why St. Joseph is referred to as the Light of Patriarchs. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Bill Schmitt from OnWord to talk about how different generations process information differently. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the debate over being allowed to eat meat when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss how monks can participate in almsgiving if they’ve taken a vow of poverty. Other guests include Liz Lev with more on Rome’s Lenten station churches, and Steve Ray on prayer and intercession in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Fr. Patrick Briscoe about the real St. Patrick and his thoughts on the spiritual life. Other guests include Brendan Hodge on artificial intelligence and the synod, 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 look at the stories of St. John Ogilvie and the Martyrs of Sebaste on their memorial. 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 Robert Tunmire on a virtual conference for Catholic men this weekend. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Steve Ryan, SDB, to talk about St. Dominic Savio on his memorial. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on healing trauma during Lent, and Gary Michuta with more thoughts on the impact of Vatican II on the wider culture. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today's show, Anna Mitchell begins a new series with art historian Liz Lev to learn about a few of the Lenten Station Churches in Rome - today, San Clemente and Santa Maria in Trastevere. We'll talk about recent attempts to undermine the legacy of Pope St. John Paul II with Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Karlo Broussard will counter another Protestant argument against the primacy of Peter in the Council of Jerusalem. Plus news, weather, sports and more!
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin, S.J., to discuss how the Catechism incorporates reflections from St. Athanasius on the incarnation of Jesus. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar on the concept of diocesan mergers, 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 mark the optional memorial of St. Katharine Drexel with Dr. Matthew Bunson. 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 a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld from About Eating to discuss more meatless Lenten recipe ideas. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from Thomas a Kempis on the meaning of death, and Gary Michuta to unpack the ideas swirling around the Church and the culture in the early 1970’s. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning1 On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about March as the month on the Church calendar dedicated to St. Joseph. Guests include Dr. John Cuddeback on the concept of man and woman, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on focusing our families on Christ, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, to discuss the concept of divine intimacy in prayer. Other guests include Brett Thoman, author of the new book “Following Padre Pio,” and Steve Ray on caves and kings in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at the legacy of St. Gregory of Narek, Doctor of the Church, on his optional memorial. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. Patrick Briscoe from Our Sunday Visitor on their coverage of the Church in Ukraine a year into the war, and Brendan Hodge from the Pillar to share data related to parish consolidation. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Tim Glemkowski from the upcoming National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis to share how they’re preparing, and how it’s meant to connect to the Eucharistic Revival. Other guests include 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 more
Good morning! On this optional memorial of St. Polycarp, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio about the connection of St. Polycarp to the apostles, and the meaning of his martyrdom. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on taking responsibility for our actions, and Rita Heikenfeld to discuss Lenten food traditions from around the world. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Welcome to Ash Wednesday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell begin their annual series with Gary Zimak on giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Liz Lev on the tradition of station churches in Rome and which one is connected with Ash Wednesday, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on what it truly means to go out into the desert with Jesus for Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy Shrove Tuesday! It’s also the feast of St. Peter Damian, and Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his life and legacy. Other guests include Britton Buckner from CRS Europe to discuss the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, and Kris McGregor on St. Leo the Great’s perspective on fasting and almsgiving. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy Shrove Monday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why this is associated with bacon in the English Catholic tradition. Guests include Fr. John Gavin on the meaning of the word “Messiah,” 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 David Dawson from Catholic Community Radio to discuss how Louisiana Catholics are preparing for Lent. 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 welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, to discuss why a sapphire can be used to explain the attributes of the Virgin Mary. Other guests include Deacon Steven Greydanus on why the movie “Groundhog Day” has so many spiritual overtones, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how to make the most of Lent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Claude de la Colombiere! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his role in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on religious freedom in Nicaragua, and Gary Zimak on walking by faith, and not by sight. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about the heroic witness of the Apostles to the Slavic peoples. They also discuss the real St. Valentine on Valentine’s day, and look at the symbolism of day and night in the Bible with Steve Ray. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Peter Pinedo from Catholic News Agency to discuss the story behind the Evangelistic “He Gets Us” ads in the Super Bowl. Other guests include Dr. Regis Martin on the connection between grace and freedom, 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 preview the Sunday Mass readings with Fr. HEzekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston. They’lll also celebrate the feast of St.. Scholastica, the twin sister of St. Benedict. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss the real St. Valentine and share a recipe for homemade chocolate truffles. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on putting love into action, and Dr. John. Bergsma on fasting in the Old Testament. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of St. Josephine Bakhita! On today’s show, Anna Mitchell discusses her extraordinary witness of providence and hope. Guests include Gary Zimak on setting our minds on things above and not earthly things, Dr. Kevin Vost on feasting and fasting from a Catholic perspective, and Karlo Broussard with more Catholic responses to Protestant objections. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Anna Mitchell talks to Steve Ray about the Ark of the Covenant in the Bible, and how Mary fulfills the prophecies concerning it. Other guests include Dr. Marlon De La Torre with some thoughts on personal catechesis, Fr. Boniface Hicks with tips for personal prayer, and Kris McGregor to dive into the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson from EWTN News to discuss the sudden passing of Cardinal Pell. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on weight management from a Catholic perspective, and Niru de Silva with an update from SEEK 2023. 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 Pope Benedict’s contribution to the study of the Fathers of the Church. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost to discuss his latest book on faith and fitness, and Karlo Broussard on what really happened when Jesus rebuked Peter. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Scott Hahn about his book, “Holy Is His Name.” Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor on what St. Basil then Great had to say about the importance of charity. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of the Baptism of the Lord! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to art historian Liz Lev about how this event has been depicted over the centuries. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from the Pillar with more synodal stats and analysis, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of the Epiphany! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Michael Foley to discuss Epiphany traditions, and Liz Lev to share thoughts on how the Three Kings have been historically depicted in art. 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 a whole lot more…
Happy feast of St. John Neumann! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on this morning’s funeral of Pope Benedict XVI, with reflections from Gary Michuta, Rita Heikenfeld, and Brad Bursa, plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more.
Happy feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson live from Rome with more coverage of the upcoming funeral of Pope Benedict XVI. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra with more personal memories of Pope Benedict, and Dr. Regis Martin on Benedict’s legacy as a theologian and teacher. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of the Holy Name of Jesus! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome several guests to give remembrances of the late Pope Benedict XVI, including Dr. Matthew Bunson, Fr. Boniface Hicks, Kris McGregor, and Ken Craycraft. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Good morning! As we continue the Christmas Octave, Matt and Anna talk to Liz Lev about the history of Nativity Scenes in art. Mike Aquilina will discuss St. John Chrysostom’s writings on the birth of Christ and our Blessed Mother. Plus Stephanie Mann will talk about the Chestertons’ love of Christmas.
On today’s Son Rise Morning Show, Matt and Anna talk to Kenny Buchard of the Coming Home Network about how Christmas is celebrated differently after converting to Catholicism. Rita Heikenfeld tell us about the tradition of Victorian Manger Herbs. Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the theology of the Incarnation through St. Athanasius and St. Cyril of Alexandria. Plus Joseph Pearce on the significance of December 25th in the Lord of the Rings
Good morning! On today’s show, Dr. John Bergsma looks at the first two chapters of Matthew’s Gospel in light of the literal Son of David, King Solomon. Dr. John Cuddeback talks about the benefits of singing Christmas Carols as a family. And Dr. Matthew Bunson discusses the life of St. Thomas Becket, a martyr whose feast we celebrate during the Christmas Octave next week. Plus news, weather, sports, and more!
Good morning! On today's show, Jeff Cavins joins us to preview the upcoming "Catechism in a Year" podcast that's debuting on January 1st. Dr Dan Keubler will talk about Christmas, science and miracles. Plus Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the theology of Christmas Carols.
Good morning! On today's show, Stephanie Mann continues our Advent series with John Henry Newman, unpacking his thoughts on loneliness and how the world is not enough. Brendan Hodge has more textual analysis of country documents submitted for the Synod on Synodality. Plus "This week in Catholic history" with Kevin Schmiesing - and more!
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Michelle Burke Bowe from the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem to talk about how they’re preparing for Christmas. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about the witness of Simeon and Anna, and what they can teach us about expectant waiting in Advent. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma with more thoughts on the genealogy of Jesus, and Gary Michuta on the origins of the Christian Science movement. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. John of the Cross! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about his spiritual legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost on what it means for God to be changeless, and Gary Zimak on Jesus as the Prince of Peace. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Lucy! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to talk about ideas for Advent builds, and how he’s using his work to raise disability awareness in parishes. Other guests include Kris McGregor on John of the Cross and recognizing the mystery of Jesus, and Steve Ray on caves and sheepfolds in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.
Happy feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Mike Aquilina about her importance in the big picture of Catholic history. Other guests include Sr. Josephine Garrett on Advent and waiting, and Fr. John Gavin on St Augustine in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Juan Diego! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about the man who serves as the witness for the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Jonathan Duncan and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Ambrose of Milan! On today’s show, Dr. Matthew Bunson talks more about this great Doctor of the Church who was a mentor to St. Augustine. Other guests include Bill Schmitt from OnWord about “Gaslighting” as Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, and Dr. John Bergsma with more insights into Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Nicholas! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about the real saint behind the traditions often associated with him. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on seeing God in ourselves and ourselves in God, and Marlon De La Torre on preparing our hearts for Christ this Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Edmund Campion! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about this great English Jesuit martyr. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld to discuss figs in the Bible and how to prepare them for holiday entertaining, Gary Michuta on how Christianity in America went toward the lowest common denominator, and Kevin Prendergast on John the Baptist as a model for mentally preparing for Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Andrew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about the life and times of the brother of St. Peter. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost on the perfection and goodness of God, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to unpack the pope’s most recent interview for America Magazine. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the trial of Cardinal Zen and the situation involving the Church in China. Other guests include Kris McGregor on St. Bernard of Clairvaux and the Three Comings of Christ, and Steve Ray on gardens and pruning in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Welcome to Advent! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to talk about doing Advent well as a family. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on a Church Mother cited in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
It’s Black Friday, and on today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Sebastian Walshe and Dr. John Cuddeback to discuss the Catholic perspective on wealth and consumerism. Rita Heikenfeld talks about leftovers in the Bible and offers some Thanksgiving leftover ideas. And Danielle Bean talks about lessons she’s learned about God from raising poultry.
Happy Thanksgiving from Matt, Anna and Paul! On today’s show, you’ll get some of Rita Heikenfeld’s last minute Thanksgiving recipes using ingredients found in the Bible, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo reflects on the theme of gratitude in the readings for Mass today, Dr. Matthew Bunson shares some Catholic angles to the history of Thanksgiving, and Steve Ray offers tips for dealing with difficult family conversations.
Good morning! It’s the day before Thanksgiving, and on today’s show, Matt and Anna welcome Rita Heikenfeld to talk about “fowl” in the Bible and share a bunch of make-ahead recipes, while Danielle Bean shares her advice on making the best pies. Also joining us is photographer Michael Collopy to talk about his 15 year friendship with Mother Teresa. Plus Kris McGregor discusses St. Zelie and her daughter Leonie Martin, who may have been on the spectrum.
Happy feast of St. Cecilia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why she’s the patron saint of music. Other guests include Steve Ray on milk and honey in the Bible, Fr. Frank Donio with more of Pope John Paul II’s thoughts on the Church in America, and Lisa Hendey to discuss her new book of family Advent prayers. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of the Presentation of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to talk about the significance of today’s feast. Other guests include Tessa Longbons from the Charlotte Lozier Institute to discuss a new pregnancy study, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from St. Ildephonsus’s “Crown of the Virgin.” Other guests include legal and political analyst Ken Craycraft, Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and 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 a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her as a witness of humility and charity. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on the holidays as a time to remember our death, and Gary Michuta on the positive and negative effects of the rise of Biblical scholarship in the 19th century. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Jim Schroeder to talk about how to use our emotions well. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost with more thoughts from St. Thomas Aquinas on the existence of God, and Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., on his new podcast with Ascension Press. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Albert the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their series with Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo on the Four Last Things by discussing what Heaven will be like. Other guests include Steve Ray on blood and sweat in the Bible, and Kris McGregor on what St. Thomas Aquinas has to say about eternal happiness. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Martin of Tours! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at why Veteran’s Day falls on his feast, and talk to Rose Rea about her new book on the life and sacrifice of a Catholic Navy SEAL. 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 a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Pope St. Leo the Great! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra to talk more about the legacy of the early Christian pontiff known as the Doctor of Christian Unity. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on normal and complicated bereavement, and Gary Michuta on how marriage became secularized after the enlightenment. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the results of the 2022 midterm elections. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost on St. Rose of Lima and the perfections of God, and Gary Zimak on God’s strength in our weakness. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor to reflect on a writing from St. Elizabeth that shows up in the Office of Readings. Other guests include Steve Ray on mercy and grace in the Bible, and Fr. Frank Donio with more thoughts on Pope St. John Paul II’s letter to the Church in America. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. John Gavin to talk about more of St. Irenaeus of Lyon and his influence on the Catechism. Other guests include Dr. Matthew Bunson on issues important to Catholics in battleground states, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more.
Happy feast of St. Martin de Porres! On today’s show, Mary Bajda, author of “God’s Superheroes,” talks more about one of the first saints from the Americas. Other guests include former Protestant minister Keith Nester to discuss his new book on the rosary, pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast with tips for better sleep, and Rita Heikenfeld with pantry herb ideas ahead of Thanksgiving on Bible foods. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy All Souls Day! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to discuss praying for the dead with our children. Other guests include Leonard DeLorenzo, author of “Our Faithful Departed,” and Br. Columba Thomas with a resource on death and dying from the National Catholic Bioethics Center. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of All Saints! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Liz Lev about how the Communion of Saints has been depicted in art through the centuries.. Other guests include Steve Ray on travel and roads in the Bible, Dr. Matthew Bunson with the latest EWTN poll on the priorities of Catholic voters, and Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about combatting bullying from a Catholic perspective. Other guests include Gary Michuta on the rise of Conversionism and Gnosis in the United States, and Dr. John Bergsma on prophecies about the Messiah in the prophet Isaiah. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss the advice of Jesus to a mourning widow in Luke’s Gospel. Other guests include Karlo Broussard with more on the meaning of the Keys to the Kingdom, and Kathleen Carr to discuss the upcoming Catholic Art Institute conference. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss prayer and suffering. Other guests include Kris McGregor on what St. Catherine of Siena had to say about Divine Providence, and Adam Wright, host of Roadmap to Heaven on Covenant Radio, on healing in St. Louis after the most recent school shooting. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Gavin to continue his series on the writings of the Church Fathers in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more thoughts from St. Thomas More on the Eucharist, 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 Ken Craycraft to discuss pro-life work in a post-Dobbs world. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon on howt St. Ildephonsus reflected on Mary’s crown, 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...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss tips for families struggling with ADHD. Other guests include Gary Michuta on the impact of Charles Darwin, and Rita Heikenfeld with some culinary insights from the Wedding at Cana. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of the North American Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss their life and witness. Guests include Joe Heschmeyer on how the New Testament was put together, and Fr. George Mychaskiw on a new medical school being built at Benedictine College. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of St. Luke the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the distinct character of Luke’s Gospel, and what it tells us about Jesus. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on addressing guilt in prayer, Steve Ray on Athens and Corinth in the Bible, and Fr. Lawrence Lew on his new book, “Mysteries Made Visible.” Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Ignatius of Antioch! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of one of the earliest Christian martyrs. Guests include Fr. Patrick Briscoe on one of Tolkien’s most iconic and misinterpreted lines, 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 Anna Camacho from Corda Candles to discuss her line of saint-inspired scented candles. Other guests include Fr. Ezra Sullivan on the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism, 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 reflect on the anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima. Guests include Kevin Prendergast with more thoughts on mental health month, Rita Heikenfeld on mustard in the Bible, and Dr. John Bergsma with more key events from salvation history as we approach Advent at the end of next month. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Bl. Carlo Acutis! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the Eucharistic devotion of this saint from the dawn of the digital age. Guests include Dr. Kevin Vost on the humility of Jesus, Gary Zimak on patience in prayer, and Mike Aquilina on the Scriptural poetry of St. Ephrem the Syrian. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell mark the anniversary of the opening of Vatican II by talking to Fr. Blake Britton about the right and wrong ways to understand the council. Other guests include Dr. Edward Sri to discuss his new book on marriage, and Steve Ray on walls and gates in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to share a Catholic perspective on Mental Health Awareness Month. Other guests include Gary Michuta on the origin of the eugenics movement, Dr. John Bergsma on messianic prophecy in the Psalms, and Rita Heikenfeld to share granola recipes using ingredients mentioned in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of St. Faustina! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her vision of Jesus and the message of Divine Mercy that He gave her. Guests include Dr. Kevin Vost to discuss St. Anselm’s “Mountain of Humility,” Gary Zimak on God as the giver of all good gifts, and Jeanne Mancini on today’s Ohio March for Life. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Francis of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to look at a selection connected with St. Francis from the Office of Readings, and Liz Lev to discuss St. Francis in art. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, on what to do if you think you’re bad at prayer, and Steve Ray on walls and gates in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kevin Schmiesing to discuss the legacy of a missionary to Idaho on This Week in Catholic History. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin, SJ, on what St. Irenaeus says about the relationship between God and man, and Stephanie Mann to discuss what St. Thomas More had to say about the Eucharist. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Jerome! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Dr. Matthew Bunson about the saint who translated the Bible into Latin. Other guests include Jeremy Christiansen about his new book detailing his conversion from the LDS Church to Catholicism, 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...
Happy feast of the Archangels! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the stories behind Sts. Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Guests include Kevin Prendergast to discuss resolving conflicts in marriage, Rita Heikenfeld to discuss apple season on Bible Foods, and JonMarc Grodi on his role as the new official host of EWTN’s The Journey Home. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to talk about what the Bible says about waiting on the Lord. Other guests include Oscar Delgado, producer of a new movie on St. Michael the Archangel, Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding the synod on synodality, and Dr. Kevin Vost with more insights into the virtue of humility. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Vincent de Paul! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss why he serves as a model of charity for all Christians. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, Steve Ray on the difference between the Holy Sepulcher and the Garden Tomb in the Holy Land, and Daniel Strudwick, co-author of a new book of stories from theologians who became Catholic. 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 discuss these twin saints who were physicians in the early Church. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with more stats on synodality, Fr. John Gavin on what St. Augustine says about the beauty of creation, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of Padre Pio! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about the life and legacy of this Italian Capuchin friar from the 20th century. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from St. Aloysius Gonzaga on the archangels, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Sunday Mass readings, and Ken Craycraft to reflect on the 25th anniversary of the death of Christian musician Rich Mullins. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Laraine Bennett to discuss her new book, “The Little Way of Living with Less.” Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on building better bonds in our marriages, and Gary Michuta on the rise of spiritism in the 19th century. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…
Happy feast of St. Matthew the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to talk about Caravaggio’s famous Calling of St. Matthew. Other guests include Tom Hiney to discuss his new book on classic conversions, Dr. Kevin Vost with more thoughts on humility and the theological virtues, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra with the latest on the German bishops and the synodal way. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of the Korean Martyrs! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk more about the dozens of men and women recognized by the Church for their faith and witness under Korean persecution. Guests include Steve Ray on crucifixion in the Roman Empire, Dr. Kevin Vost on humility and the virtue of temperance, and Kris McGregor on what Padre Pio had to say about perseverance. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kevin Schmiesing to discuss the first bishop of Charleston, South Carolina, on THis Week in Catholic History. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on how the Church Fathers show up in the Catechism, Dr. Matthew Bunson on the incredible story of St. Januarius, and Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Andrew Kim! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about his witness as a Korean martyr, as well as the witness of early Church Father St. Cyprian of Carthage. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon to discuss St. Anselm of Canterbury on the passion of Christ, 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...
Good morning! It's the Best of the SRMS, with Liz Lev on St Joseph in domestic art. Dr Chad Pecknold discusses St Louis IX of France and true Christian leadership. Elizabeth Scalia talks about "phoning it in" in Little Sins Mean A Lot. And Rita Heikenfeld offers ideas on good meals to tote to new parents and the sick.
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about avoiding burnout in ministry and caregiving. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on the letter to the Laodiceans in Revelation, Gary Michuta on the origins of the Restorationist movement, and Rita Heikenfeld with Labor Day recipes for family gatherings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to unpack the concept of clean and unclean in the Law of Moses. Other guests include Dr. Abigail Favale on how the question of body image influences the conversation about gender, Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on vulnerability in prayer, and Anthony deStefano to discuss his new book about angels. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the martyrdom of John the Baptist, and how it ties into the mission of Jesus. Guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar with more stats on the College of Cardinals, Stephanie Mann with more discussion on development of doctrine from St. John Henry Newman, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Welcome to Vatican Insider on this final weekend of August and what a weekend it promises to be in Rome! My guest this week in the interview segment is Msgr. Tom Powers, the new rector of the Pontifical North American College and a wonderful friend of many years! In Part I of our talk, he tells how he was invited to be rector, looks back a bit at his own years in Rome as a seminarian under two rectors, now Cardinals, Edwin O’Brien and Timothy Dolan and explains exactly what the duties of a rector are.
The new seminarians had just arrived and Msgr. Powers spoke about how they all met and exchanged inspirational vocation stories. He spoke of the vocation stories as “moments of God’s grace.” He said “my work here, our work here, is to form men to the heart of Christ.” Among his powerful remarks were his words on answering the call this past spring to become the rector, saying: “My priesthood has been one of saying yes to the Church.”
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Paul Thigpen to talk about his new book on what the Catholic Church teaches about extraterrestrial intelligence. Other guests include Dr. Chad Pecknold on King St. Louis and the City of God, Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from St. Aloysius Gonzaga on the holy angels, 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...
Happy feast of King St. Louis IX! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Thomas Madden to talk more about the life and legacy of this Christian king of France. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma on the letter to the Church in Philadelphia from the Book of Revelation, Rita Heikenfeld with school lunch ideas on Bible Foods, and Gary Michuta with more on how the Puritans helped shape religiosity in the New World. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Rose of Lima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of one of the first saints from the Americas. Guests include Dr. Abigail Favale on the sacramentality of the body, Steve Ray on martyrdom in the Bible, and Kris McGregor on what we learn about St. Monica from the writings of St. Augustine. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Leonard DiLorenzo to talk about his new book, “The Chronicles of Transformation,” about the spirituality of Narnia. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from St. Aloysius Gonzaga on the angels, 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...
Happy feast of St. Helena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Liz Lev to talk about her legacy in art and architecture. Other guests include Gary Michuta on the origins of the Puritans, Dr. John Bergsma on the letter to Sardis in the Book of Revelation, and Kevin Prendergast on the effectiveness of medication in treating depression. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin from Word on Fire to discuss glimpses of holiness in children’s films. Other guests include Gary Zimak on the aftermath of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew’s Gospel, Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on recent controversial statements from the Pontifical Academy for Life, and Dr. Kevin Vost with more ways to tie humility to the Cardinal Virtues. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Stephen of Hungary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about this great saintly king who serves as a model of Christian leadership. Other guests include Kris McGregor to discuss St. Augustine on leadership, Steve Ray on assumptions and ascensions in the Bible, and Dr. Marlon De La Torre on taking the risk to follow Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of the Assumption of Mary! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Stephanie Mann, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Mike Aquilina about how Christians have reflected on this mystery through the centuries. Other guests include Brendan Hodge from The Pillar on how the growing diversity in the College of Cardinals reflects the makeup of the universal Church, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Jane de Chantal! On todays’ show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of this spiritual friend of St. Francis de Sales. Guests include Fr. Robert Nixon with more thoughts from St. Aloysius Gonzaga on the angels, Ken Craycraft on education and the common good, 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...
Happy feast of St. Clare of Assisi! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Danielle Bean to talk about what she has to say to women today. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on what the example of permanent deacons can teach laypeople, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips for preserving herbs from your Bible garden. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Lawrence! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson and Liz Lev to discuss this great early Christian martyr and deacon. Other guests include Dr. Kevin Vost on humility and the Cardinal Virtues, and Karlo Broussard on what it means for Jesus to call Peter “the rock.” Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...
Happy feast of St. Edith Stein! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk more about her conversion, and the enormous intellectual and spiritual legacy she has left the Church. Other guests include Fr. Charles Fox on the power of the name of God, Kris McGregor with a letter from St. Clare from the Office of Readings, and Dr. Kevin Vost with more thoughts on the true nature of humility. Plus news, weather, sports and more...
Happy feast of St. Dominic! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and witness of the founder of the Dominican Order. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on the Nicene Creed through the lens of the Church Fathers, Stephane Mann on how St. John Henry Newman preached about Mary before and after becoming Catholic, 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. Robert Nixon, OSB, to share more thoughts from St. Aloysius Gonzaga about the angels. Other guests include legal and political analyst Ken Craycraft, 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...