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Son Rise Morning Show

Son Rise Morning Show


Son Rise Morning Show


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Show Notes for Thursday, 1/8/2026

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,... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 1/7/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to remember the life and witness of Russell Shaw, who passed away this week. Other guests include Gary Zimak on Christ's words about anxiety in the Sermon on the Mount, and Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on the upcoming extraordinary consistory of cardinals called by Pope Leo. Plus... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 1/6/2026

Good morning! On this 12th Day of Christmas, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to talk about the cultural significance of the Epiphany. Other guests include Steve Ray live from the Holy Land, and Kris McGregor to reflect on the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Monday, 1/5/2026

Happy feast of St. John Neumann! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss his impact of one of the great saints of the Church in the United States. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin on what St. Ambrose had to say about Baptism, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and... Read More.

Show Notes for Friday, 12/19/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo and Fr. Jonathan Duncan to preview the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Other guests include Bobby Schindler with the lates on assisted suicide in New York, and Thom Price to give a glimpse of EWTN's special radio programming for Christmas. Plus news, weather, sports, and... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 12/18/2025

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim welcomes Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss what Christmas has to do with Theology of the Body. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with more Bible-themed holiday recipes, and pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on making a healthy assessment of your personal successes and shortcomings from the past year. Plus news, weather, sports,... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 12/17/2025

Welcome to the O Antiphons! On today's show, Matt Swaim looks at "O Sapientia," the first antiphon, which refers to Jesus as the Wisdom of God. Guests include Ken Craycraft with a Catholic perspective on "Mary, Did You Know," and Fr. Peter Heasley to share reflections from St. John Chrysostom on the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of... Read More.

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“The Son Rise Morning Show is a production of Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each weekday morning, the Son Rise Morning Show presents a national drive-time audience with everything they need to start their day a better way. Son Rise Morning Show takes listeners through the morning with a fast-paced program that covers everything from current events to catechesis, with reflections on the saint of the day and the readings from Mass. We also offer a professionally produced newscast that airs twice an hour, giving a uniquely Catholic view of what’s going on around the world.

Fans of the Son Rise Morning Show say they’ve gotten “hooked” on our fast-paced, faithful, and friendly approach to mornings, and many comments on their surprise at how much they’ve learned about their faith. To share their enthusiasm, we invite you to tune in to the Son Rise Morning Show, weekday mornings from 6 am – 9 am on 740AM, 89.5 FM, and 910 AM Sacred Heart Radio in Cincinnati, and 6 am Eastern on the EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network.”

Sports Correspondent Paul Lachmann has been with Sacred Heart Radio for three years as Sports Correspondent and is a vital supporting cast member of the daily Son Rise Morning Show. Paul is a BIG sports fan, going to Reds games with family is his favorite to do! In addition to Sports on SHR, Paul draws from his experience as a volunteer with the University of Cincinnati club hockey team. Paul is also the play-by-play announcer for the Bearcats. GO CATS!

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