Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.08

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.01.08

Author: Sacred Heart Radio January 8, 2026 Duration: 3:00:00

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Robert Nixon, O.S.B., to look at the value of living in Christian community. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, Gary Michuta from Hands On Apologetics, and Dr. John Bergsma on how the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the Baptism of Jesus. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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A Prayer for Faithful Citizenship

Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with us today. Hear our prayers and increase in us the will to follow your Son Jesus. Help us to draw on the resources of our faith as we use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable. We ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

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RECIPES FROM RITA: MARCELLA HAZAN’S TOMATO PASTA SAUCE

Ingredients

1 can, 28 oz. High quality Italian tomatoes in puree

1 medium onion,  peeled and cut in half

5-6 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper (after it cooks)

Instructions

Easy peasy: Put tomatoes, onion and butter in a pan. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook, stirring and crushing the tomatoes lightly with the back of a spoon occasionally, for about 45 minutes. Remove and discard the onion. Or leave it in like me.

Serve over hot pasta with grated Parmesan cheese.

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Each weekday morning, the lively voices of Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim fill the air on the Son Rise Morning Show, offering a unique blend of daily news, thoughtful conversation, and spiritual grounding. This isn't just another talk program; it's a morning routine built around a Catholic worldview, designed to inform and motivate as the day begins. Tuning in feels like joining a thoughtful discussion with friends who are keenly aware of the world's events, its needs, and the deeper questions behind the headlines. The pace is energetic, moving seamlessly from current events to interviews with authors, theologians, and community leaders, all while weaving in moments for prayer and reflection. Whether you're starting your commute or your first cup of coffee, this podcast delivers substance and perspective, connecting faith to everyday life in business, non-profit work, and personal spirituality. It’s that rare morning show that engages both the mind and the spirit, making the hours from six to eight Eastern Time a purposeful launch to the day. You'll find the Son Rise Morning Show to be a consistent source of insight and encouragement, a program where information and inspiration meet.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Son Rise Morning Show
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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.06 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Greg Willits to share more thoughts on discipleship from St. Louis de Montfort. Other guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholi…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.05 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more meatless Lenten recipe ideas using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on using Lent as…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.04 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue our series on a scriptural approach to giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Dr. Brandon Harvey with tips for making the…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.03 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Happy feast of St. Katherine Drexel! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of this uniquely American saint. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal praye…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.02 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN’s Catholic Connection,…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Maria Morrow to talk about her book, A Busy Parent’s Guide to a Meaningful Lent. Other guests include Greg Willits with more wisdom from St. Louis de Mo…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to remember Dr. Paul Thigpen, a brilliant and kind writer and teacher and longtime friend of the Son Rise Morning Show who passed away earlier this we…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from C…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss Lent as Spring Training for the soul. Guests include Steve Ray on dust and ashes in the Bible, Kris McGregor with reflections from the Office of Reading…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of St. Polycarp of Smyrna! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the witness of this early Christian martyr. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin with more thoughts on…