Son Rise Morning Show

25 Years After 9/11: Ideology, Memory, & Cultural Shifts with Dr. Ken Craycraft

How has America changed in the 25 years since September 11, 2001, and how do we speak about truth to a generation that didn't experience it? Dr. Ken Craycraft (Driving Ho

In the Air on 9/11: Dr. Ken Craycraft’s Personal Reflection

Where were you on September 11, 2001? Legal and political analyst Dr. Ken Craycraft (Driving Home the Faith, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to

Virtue, Vice, and Achilles: Joseph Pearce on Homer's Iliad

What does an ancient Greek epic teach us about true manhood and moral virtue? Author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to d

Forgiveness, Pride, and the Unforgiving Servant with Fr. Jonathan Duncan

How do we choose forgiveness when facing deep hurt or injustice? Fr. Jonathan Duncan (Diocese of Charleston, Bone Church Revival podcast) joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise

Human Dignity in Times of Tragedy with Bobby Schindler

Where were you on September 11, 2001? Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share his memories of te

25 Years Later: Turning Tragedy into Prayer with Greg Willits

How can God bring beauty and redemption out of deep tragedy? Greg Willits (Rosary Army, School of Mary) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on the 25th anniversary

Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Cross: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo on the Sunday Readings

How do we forgive when faced with profound evil or personal injury? Joining the Son Rise Morning Show, Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture breaks

25 Years Later: Faith, 9/11, and Human Dignity with Andrew Petiprin

How did September 11, 2001, shape your spiritual journey? Andrew Petiprin joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and how

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.11

Take us wherever you go — download our app! Good morning — on today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to share thoughts on human dignity in l

Teacher of Strange Things: Cy Kellett on What the "Gospel" Really Means

What is the Gospel, really? Is it just a four-step plan, or is it something infinitely greater? Catholic Answers Live host Cy Kellett joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Mor

True Maturity vs. Worldly Immaturity: Fr. John Gavin on Growing into God

Why does the modern world view mature Christians as "fools"—and how is the world itself stuck in a state of spiritual immaturity? Jesuit Father John Gavin joins host Matt

Classrooms of the Saints: Mike Aquilina on Education in the Early Church

How did early Christians teach and pass on the faith before modern schools or the Catechism existed? Patristics scholar Mike Aquilina joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Ris

Guardians of the Gift: Courtney Brown on Restoring Human Identity with Ruah Woods

What does it mean to know you are a gift from God? Courtney Brown, Executive Director of the Ruah Woods Institute, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss their missio

The Eternal King: Gary Michuta on the Messianic Prophecies of Psalm 72

Is Psalm 72 just a song about King Solomon, or does it point to something far greater? Apologist Gary Michuta joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack

Sheet Pan Chicken Shawarma: Rita Heikenfeld’s Bible-Inspired Cooking

Craving a quick, flavorful dinner with ancient roots? Herbalist and food writer Rita Heikenfeld from AboutEating.com joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to

The Cross as Throne and Altar: Dr. John Bergsma on the Kingly and Priestly Sacrifice of Christ

How does the Crucifixion fulfill the original calling of Adam and the ancient prophecies of Israel? Biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma joins the Son Rise Morning Show to e

Remembering 9/11 and the Spirit of 9/12: Kevin Prendergast on Faith & Community

As the nation marks 25 years since September 11, how do we honor the lives lost and rediscover the clarity that followed? Pastoral Counselor Kevin Prendergast joins host

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.10

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss lessons learned and forgotten in the 25 years since th

Odysseus in Hell: Fr. Augustine Wetta on Faith, Myth, and Dante

Is Odysseus really the hero we think he is—or just Homer’s greatest con man? Fr. Augustine Wetta joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his novel, The E

The Universal Call to Holiness: Fr. Frank Donio on Vatican II and the Laity

Did you know that the idea that everyone—not just priests and nuns—is called to true holiness was only officially codified by the Church 60 years ago? Fr. Frank Donio fro