Son Rise Morning Show

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  What Kids Need Most from Their Parents: Dr. James Schroeder 21.09.2026 7min

  What if the most important thing you can give your children isn't another extracurricular activity or a trust fund, but a healthy, thriving parent? Psychologist Dr. James Schroeder joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to discuss his latest article, "What Kids Need the Most from Their Parents." Dr. Schroeder explains why getting caught up in day-to-day parenting tasks can cause adults to lose themselves—and why children need living models of flourishing adulthood and personal growth far more than completed checklists. Discover how prioritizing your physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being makes both adulthood and the Catholic faith attractive to the next generation. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Riches Beyond Money: Dr. Benjamin Lewis Unpacks the Liturgical Hymn for St. Matthew 21.09.2026 6min

  How does a 1st-century tax collector who counted Roman coins leave behind heavenly riches for the whole world? Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to analyze the modern Latin hymn composed for the Feast of St. Matthew in the Liturgy of the Hours. Dr. Lewis breaks down the poetic wordplay comparing Matthew's earthly wealth to the spiritual riches of Christ, the subtle scriptural nods to Jesus as "David's glorious son," and how St. Matthew's gospel serves as an enduring banquet of faith for believers today. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Living the Blessed Life: What It Means to Be "Distinct" 21.09.2026 7min

  How can Catholics live set apart from the culture without being off-putting? Author Melissa Overmyer joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to wrap up her series on her book, Living the Blessed Life, by focusing on the final letter: D for Distinct. Grounded in Ephesians 4 and the call to holiness, Melissa explains that being distinct isn't about being strange or confrontational—it's about radiating the sweet aroma and joy of Jesus Christ in our everyday lives. Discover how letting faith permeate every aspect of your routine transforms your relationships and invites others to experience the beauty of the Catholic faith. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Disappointment in Love & Divine Friendship: Sigrid Undset’s Path to Rome 21.09.2026 6min

  How did a heart-broken Norwegian novelist find the ultimate friend in Jesus Christ? Catholic author and historian Stephanie Mann joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to continue exploring the conversion of Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset. Stephanie shares how Undset, isolated at home while navigating the painful breakdown of her marriage, began reading Catholic authors like Monsignor Robert Hugh Benson. In Benson’s classic work The Friendship of Christ, Undset encountered a radical truth: while human relationships are fallible and can fail us, divine friendship in Christ is infallible and enduring. Discover how Benson’s writings on the Eucharist and the heroes of the faith planted the seeds for Undset’s journey to the Catholic Church. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Blessed James Miller: The American Brother and Martyr 21.09.2026 8min

  How does a farm boy from Stevens Point, Wisconsin become an officially beatified martyr of the Catholic Church? Tom Southerd from the Brother James Miller Guild joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to share the extraordinary story of Blessed James Miller, FSC. Known as "Brother Fix-It," James was a De La Salle Christian Brother who served as a teacher, handyman, and youth advocate in Guatemala during its civil war. Despite knowing his life was in danger, Brother James refused to abandon his students, eventually laying down his life in 1982 at age 37. Discover how his ordinary acts of everyday kindness, practical service, and total commitment to Christian education serve as a profound model for teachers and families today. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Caravaggio’s Calling of Saint Matthew: Liz Lev 21.09.2026 7min

  How did a last-minute replacement turn into one of the greatest masterpieces in Catholic art history? Art historian Liz Lev joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to unpack Caravaggio's iconic masterpiece, The Calling of Saint Matthew, in the French Church of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome. Painted for the Jubilee Year of 1600, Caravaggio’s dramatic use of light captures the exact split second of conversion—where Christ’s call encounters Matthew amidst the noise and wealth of his tax station. Liz breaks down the historical setting, the theological brilliance of the beam of light, and why the image speaks so urgently to the human heart today. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Preaching to the Birds: Teresa Tomeo Explores St. Francis in Bevagna 21.09.2026 8min

  Beyond the famous art and frescoes, where did St. Francis actually preach to the birds? Media personality and travel author Teresa Tomeo joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to highlight a remarkable stop from her guide Beyond Assisi. Teresa takes listeners to Bevagna, Italy—a serene valley town just miles from Assisi—where pilgrims can visit the exact field where St. Francis delivered his famous sermon to the birds. Discover the history behind the 13th-century stone relic preserved in the Church of San Francesco, the new outdoor altar and artwork dedicated to the event, and how tangible holy sites bring the reality of the saints to life. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  St. Augustine on Grace & Human Freedom: Fr. John Gavin 21.09.2026 7min

  Is saving a soul a greater miracle than creating the entire universe? Fr. John Gavin, SJ, author of Growing into God, joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to explore St. Augustine's teachings in Catechism Paragraph 1994. Fr. Gavin breaks down the essential balance between divine grace and human free will—avoiding the traps of both Pelagianism and strict determinism. Discover why St. Augustine described the justification of the sinner as God's greatest work of love, outlasting even heaven and earth itself. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  This Week in Catholic History: Polymath Monks and America's First Catholic Newspaper 21.09.2026 4min

  How did an 11th-century disabled monk write two of the most beloved Marian hymns in history? Catholic historian Kevin Schmiesing joins Anna Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to highlight two major historical milestones for "This Week in Catholic History." First, they honor Blessed Herman of Reichenau (d. 1054)—the brilliant polymath and monk credited with the Salve Regina and Alma Redemptoris Mater. Then, they jump ahead to 1820 to celebrate the episcopal consecration of Bishop John England, the dynamic first Bishop of Charleston, SC, who founded America's first Catholic newspaper and became the first Catholic priest to address Congress. Stream now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.21 21.09.2026 3h

  Happy feast of St. Matthew! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on Caravaggio’s masterpiece, “The Calling of St. Matthew.” Guests include Tom Southard from the Bl. James Miller Guild on what would have been Brother James’ 82nd birthday, Fr. John Gavin with more examples of how the Church Fathers are quoted in the Catechism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** Collect for the Feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist O God, who with untold mercy were pleased to choose as an Apostle Saint Matthew, the tax collector, grant that, sustained by his example and intercession, we may merit to hold firm in following you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. ***** Information on Blessed James Miller’s cause for sainthood can be found at brotherjamesmiller.org. Full list of guestsSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Journey Home: Joseph Pearce on Homer's Odyssey 18.09.2026 7min

  What does an ancient Greek epic teach us about the spiritual journey of the human soul? Literary scholar Joseph Pearce returns to The Son Rise Morning Show with Matt Swaim to discuss Homer's Odyssey from his book Great Books for Good Men. Pearce breaks down how Odysseus' long, arduous journey back to his home and family serves as a profound allegory for Homo Viator (pilgrim man) on the path toward heaven. From overcoming pride and recklessness to avoiding the modern "lotus eaters" that distract us from God, this conversation offers timeless lessons on humility, perseverance, and grace. Stream it now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Generosity Beyond Fairness: Fr. Jonathan Duncan 18.09.2026 8min

  Why do we get so hung up on what feels "fair"? Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to preview the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Unpacking the Gospel Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, Fr. Duncan explains why natural human fairness falls short of supernatural grace. While we want transactional interactions to be strictly fair, true relationships thrive on mercy, generosity, and unearned love. Discover why God’s higher thoughts challenge us to rejoice in His generosity to others rather than begrudge it. Listen now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Euthanasia and Human Dignity: Bobby Schindler 18.09.2026 7min

  As the push for legal euthanasia expands globally, how do we defend the inherent value of every human life? Bobby Schindler from the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to discuss alarming international developments, including recent reports out of the Netherlands regarding infant euthanasia. Bobby highlights how utilitarian arguments—judging human worth based on "quality of life" or "societal productivity"—threaten vulnerable individuals, including children with severe disabilities. Discover why the Catholic Church upholds the inviolable dignity of every person from conception to natural death. Listen now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Total Consecration: Transform Your Faith with Greg Willits 18.09.2026 6min

  What happens when you entrust your entire life to Jesus through the hands of Mary? Greg Willits—author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All and co-founder of Rosary Army—joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to discuss the transformative power of St. Louis de Montfort’s 33-day total consecration. Greg shares his personal journey from working in an IT cubicle to launching international ministries following his own consecration, breaking down how this 33-day spiritual challenge helps eliminate worldly distractions and deepens your relationship with Christ. Stream the conversation today!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Generosity, Forgiveness, and the Cross: Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo 18.09.2026 7min

  How can God bring supreme good out of objective evil and our own personal failures? Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture joins Annie Mitchell on The Son Rise Morning Show to preview the Mass readings for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Fr. Carnazzo breaks down the historical context of Isaiah 55—where God uses a pagan king to restore Israel—and connects it directly to the Gospel Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard. Discover why God’s ways transcend human logic, how the apostles were called to welcome latecomers with mercy, and why the cross illuminates our path toward humility. Listen now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Revisiting Pope Benedict XVI's Regensburg Address: Andrew Petiprin 18.09.2026 8min

  Twenty years after Pope Benedict XVI delivered his famous 2006 Regensburg address, what was he actually trying to say—and why did the world misunderstand it? Andrew Petiprin from the Saint John Paul II Fellowship joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to break down one of the most brilliant yet controversial papal lectures in modern history. Far from an attack on other religions, Pope Benedict was making a profound defense of the harmony between faith and reason—and warning against what happens when Christianity abandons its deep philosophical roots. Stream the full discussion now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Civil War Vet, Moonshiner, Servant of God: Stephen Skelly on Brother Joseph Dutton 18.09.2026 6min

  From fighting in the Civil War and running a whiskey distillery to serving 44 years unpaid alongside St. Damien of Molokai—the life of Brother Joseph Dutton is unlike any other story in American history. Stephen Skelly from the Brother Joseph Dutton Guild joins Matt Swain on The Son Rise Morning Show to share the incredible journey of this Wisconsin native, Civil War quartermaster, and convert to Catholicism. Discover how Brother Joseph went from exhuming fallen soldiers to selflessly caring for young men and boys with Hansen’s disease in Hawaii, and learn where his cause for canonization stands today. Listen now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Son Rise Morning Show 2026.09.18 18.09.2026 3h

  Happy feast of St. Joseph of Cupertino! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he became the patron saint of test takers. Other guests include Andrew Petiprin to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s famous Regensburg Address, and Fr.Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast to preview the Sunday Mass readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen in! ***** Prayer for the Intercession of St. Joseph of Cupertino for Success on Tests O Great St. Joseph of Cupertino, who while on earth did obtain from God the grace to be asked at your examination only the questions you knew, obtain for me a like favor in the examinations for which I am now preparing. In return I promise to make you known and cause you to be invoked. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ***** More information on the cause of Servant of God Joseph Dutton can be found at josephdutton.org. Full list of guestsSupport the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Calling All Medical Professionals: Mother Seraphina on the Rose Garden Mission 17.09.2026 7min

  Are you a doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner looking to use your talents to serve those in need? Mother Seraphina of the Franciscan Daughters of Mary joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to share an urgent need at the Rose Garden Center for Hope and Healing. The mission provides free pregnancy support, a food pantry, and medical and dental care to vulnerable families in Northern Kentucky. Mother Seraphina shares how volunteer medical professionals—especially primary care providers, pediatricians, and bilingual volunteers—can step in to help deliver compassionate care. Stream the interview to learn how you can support this vital ministry!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Accompanying New Catholics: Michael Gormley on Invited In 17.09.2026 9min

  Joining the Catholic Church is more than just learning doctrine—it’s about stepping into a whole new way of living! Michael Gormley (popularly known as "Gomer") joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Ascension Press's new resource, Invited In: 101 Questions and Answers for New Catholics, alongside its guide for godparents and sponsors. Michael and Matt debunk common myths about converts, discuss why intellectual knowledge isn't enough without a deep prayer life, and offer practical advice for walking with new Catholics long after the Easter Vigil. Stream the conversation now!Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.