Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.18

Son Rise Morning Show 2026.03.18

Author: Sacred Heart Radio March 18, 2026 Duration: 3:00:01

Today is the DAY TWO of our Lenten Pledge Drive! Our two-day goal is $100,000 to help cover operating expenses as we approach the Summer months, when giving drops off dramatically. Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we’re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! To give now, call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (@sacredheartradio), or simply click here. And THANK YOU!

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Happy feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to discuss the legacy and witness of this early Church Father. Other guests include Gary Zimak with more thoughts on giving up worry for Lent, and Cy Kellett to share practical ideas for evangelization. Plus news, weather, sports, and more…

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Collect for the feast of St. Cyril of Jerusalem

Strengthen, O God, your church in the sacraments of your grace, that we, in union with the teaching and prayers of your servant Cyril of Jerusalem, may enter more fully into your Paschal mystery; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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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
Podcast Episodes
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.19 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:59
Encourage everyone you know to switch to Catholic radio for Lent! Print out this sheet and pass it out to your fellow parishioners… ***** Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfel…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.18 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Encourage everyone you know to switch to Catholic radio for Lent! Print out this sheet and pass it out to your fellow parishioners at Ash Wednesday Mass… ***** Welcome to Ash Wednesday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and An…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss recipes for Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on setting yourself up…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy Fat Tuesday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss final preparations for Lent as it begins tomorrow with Ash Wednesday. Guests include Stephen Henley from Legatus on ways to live Lent in the workpl…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to discuss Pope Leo’s ongoing catechesis on the role of Scripture in the life of the Church. Other guests include Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.16 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy Bacon Monday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss some of the food traditions from all over the Catholic world leading up to the observance of Lent. Guests include Fr. John Gavin, S.J., with more…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of Our Lady of Lourdes! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer of Sacred Heart Mercy Health Clinic to discuss the connection between today’s Marian feast and the World Day…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of St. Scholastica! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., to share the story of how St. Benedict’s twin sister found the upper hand with him through prayer. Other g…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.09 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:01
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the aftermath of Super Bowl LX and the commercials and messages that came out during the course of it. Guests include Stephanie Mann with more on Robert…
Son Rise Morning Show 2026.02.06 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:00:00
Happy feast of the Martyrs of Nagasaki! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss the missionaries, converts, and others whose incredible faith built the Church in Japan. Other g…