Son Rise Morning Show

The Battle of Lepanto & Chesterton’s Poem: Joseph Pearce on History, Faith, & the Rosary

How did a 1571 naval battle shape Western civilization, and why did G.K. Chesterton immortalize it in verse? Renowned Catholic author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce j

The Owner of the Vineyard: Fr. Jonathan Duncan on Isaiah 5, Matthew 21, and God’s Unfailing Mercy

Who truly owns the vineyard, and what does God expect from those called to cultivate it? Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston joins Matt Swaim on The Son Ri

Thrill-Seeking, Roller Coasters, & Traumatic Brain Injuries: Bobby Schindler on Park Closures & Brain Health

Can high-speed amusement rides cause severe, lasting neurological damage? Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morn

Knowledge of Self & Spiritual Examination: Greg Willits on St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration

How does truly knowing ourselves—including our weaknesses and sins—bring us closer to Jesus Christ? Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All and co-founder o

15th Annual Sacred Heart Congress: Emily Jaminet on Enthronement & Living Devotion

How can enthroning the Sacred Heart transform your home, family, and spiritual life? Emily Jaminet, Executive Director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network and author

The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on Isaiah 5, Matthew 21, & Stewardship in the Church

What does the image of the vineyard reveal about God’s expectations for His people? Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo, founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Catholic Cul

Reawakening the Eldest Daughter: Andrew Petiprin on Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Trip to France

Can the Catholic Church reawaken the spiritual roots of secular Europe? Andrew Petiprin, fellow at the Spes Salutis Institute and author of The Faith Unboxed, joins Matt

Biblical Foundations of Guardian Angels: Mike Aquilina on Heavenly Protectors & Church Fathers

Are Guardian Angels merely a sentimental devotion, or are they deeply rooted in Scripture and ancient Christian tradition? Patristics expert and author Mike Aquilina join

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Happy feast of the Guardian Angels! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the Biblical basis for Catholic belief in them, and the

The Finding in the Temple & The Hidden Years: Cy Kellett on Jesus at Age 12

Why did St. Luke include the story of 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple, while the other Gospel writers omitted it entirely? Cy Kellett—host of Catholic Answers Live and au

Blessed Are the Merciful: Father Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem., on Forgiveness, Trust, & Divine Mercy

Why is receiving mercy the most fitting and obvious reward for those who show mercy to others? Father Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem.—Norbertine canon at St. Michael's Abbey i

Messianic Prophecy in Psalm 110: Gary Michuta on the Melchizedek Priesthood & David’s Lord

How does a short seven-verse psalm contain over a dozen distinct prophecies about Jesus Christ? Apologist and author Gary Michuta (Messiah: Old Testament Prophecies Fulfi

Michaelmas, Harvest Traditions, & "Speed-Scratch" Angel Food Cake with Rita Nader Heikenfeld

How do our Catholic liturgical traditions connect with the seasonal rhythms of the autumn harvest? As the Church celebrates the feast of the Archangels (Michaelmas) and p

The Rejected Stone & Passover Promises: Dr. John Bergsma on Psalm 118 and the Gospel Parable

Why did Jesus quote Psalm 118 to the Pharisees during Holy Week after telling the Parable of the Wicked Tenants? Dr. John Bergsma—prolific author, illustrator, and theolo

Mental Health, Grace, & The Reality of Sanctity with Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast

Can a person struggle with trauma, anxiety, and severe mental distress and still become a great saint? As Mental Health Awareness Month opens on the Feast of St. Thérèse

Sisters, School, and Something More: Claire Swinarski on St. Thérèse & The Fiat Girls Series

How can a nine-year-old girl in the 1880s teach young girls today about navigating life's biggest transitions? Author Claire Swinarski joins the Son Rise Morning Show on

Sin in Words & Thoughts: Father Robert Nixon, OSB, on Thomas à Kempis & Solitude and Silence

How easily do we sin not only through our spoken words, but within the hidden theater of our thoughts? Father Robert Nixon, OSB—Benedictine monk at New Norcia in Australi

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Happy feast of St. Therese of Lisieux! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the extraordinary childlike wisdom of the saint known as the Little Flower. G

The Resistance: Fr. John Riccardo on God’s Plan for Renewing the Human Family on The Son Rise Morning Show

Facing a "new Great Depression" marked by widespread anxiety, isolation, and spiritual confusion, how is God calling Christians to renew the human family? Fr. John Riccar

Saints Who Were "Failures": Reframing Honor with Fr. Augustine Wetta on The Son Rise Morning Show

By worldly standards, many of the Catholic Church’s greatest saints looked like complete failures. Fr. Augustine Wetta, OSB, author of Humility Rules and Pray Think Act,