Son Rise Morning Show

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent with Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast. They also look at the O Antiphon of the day, which refers to Jesus as the Key of David. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue their discussion of the O Antiphons by looking at Jesus as the Root of Jesse. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to look at how winter weather can affect moods, and Rita Heikenfeld with tips from the kitchen for Christmas. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell continue through the O Antiphons by reflecting on "O Adonai." Guests include Gary Zimak to conclude our series on finding peace in Advent, canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers. Plus all the latest news, weather, sports and more...

Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how this series of liturgical prayers marks a turn toward the home stretch of the Advent season. Guests include Marlon De La Torre with more connections between The Screwtape Letters and the Catechism, and Kris McGregor to unpack a 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 Bill Schmitt from OnWord to discuss 2024's words of the year. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin to discuss what St. Augustine had to say about the incarnation, and Stephanie Mann with more thoughts from St. John Henry Newman on Mary and Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more...

Happy feast of St. Lucy! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her heroic martyrdom and witness of light. Guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Mass readings for Gaudete Sunday. 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 Amy Welborn about Mary’s primary place among the great saints of Advent. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to talk about preparing emotionally and mentally for a better Christmas this year, and Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more insights into the daily life of a monk. Plus news, weather, sports, and more….

Happy feast of Pope St. Damasus I! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about how Pope Damasus commissioned St. Jerome to translate the Bible into Latin. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts on finding peace in Advent. Plus news, weather, sports and more...

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Marlon De La Torre to share more thoughts on the Screwtape Letters and the Catechism. Other guests include Steve Ray on armor and weapons in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports and a whole lot more…

Happy feast of the Immaculate Conception! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the transfer of this year’s feast to December 9th. Guests include Teresa Tomeo from Catholic Connection, Stephanie Mann to discuss English Catholic history, and Brendan Hodge from the Pillar. Plus news, weather, sports and more…

Matt and Anna talk about the real St. Nicholas on his feast day. Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo previews the readings for Mass on Sunday. Emily Jaminet joins our monthly first Friday conversation, this time talking about the Sacred Heart & Advent. Fr. Jonathan Duncan gives his reflections on the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Bl. Nicolas Steno, a Lutheran convert and pioneer in the earth sciences whose feast is today. Other guests include Fr. Robert Nixon, OSB, with more insights into the daily life of a monk, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on navigating difficult family situations during the holidays. Plus news, weather, sports, and a whole lot more

Happy feast of St. John of Damascus! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss his legacy as the Doctor of the Church who defended the use of images in Christian worship. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more Scripture verses to help us find peace in Advent, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra. Plus news, weather, sports and more

Happy feast of St. Francis Xavier! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of one of the Church's greatest missionaries. Guests include John Knutsen to talk about this weekend's collection for the Retirement Fund for Religious, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on 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 Mark Brumley from Ignatius Press to talk about their new Study Bible. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts from the Church Fathers in the Catechism, and Fr. Sebastian Walshe to continue our series on the deeper meaning of the Beatitudes. Plus news, weather, sports and more