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Son Rise Morning Show

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Show Notes for Monday, 3/30/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to reflect on the role of the Roman soldiers during Holy Week. Other guests include Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share more thoughts from the Church Fathers on Christian maturity, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Friday, 3/27/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Andrew Petiprin to look at Pope Leo's remarks this week on the apostolic nature of the Church. Other guests include Bobby Schindler from the Life and Hope Network, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Bone Church Revival podcast... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 3/26/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Courtney Brown from Ruah Woods to discuss the theology of baseball Opening Day. pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to discuss scrupulosity and OCD. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with a recipe for Hot Cross Buns. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Wednesday, 3/25/2026

Happy feast of the Annunciation! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Joseph Pearce to discuss the significance of this feast day in the Lord of the Rings, and Liz Lev to discuss depictions of the Annunciation in art. Other guests include Samuel McIhearn to talk about the new Matins Lectionary, and Gary Zimak with more thoughts... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 3/24/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy to discuss the Eucharistic preface from this past Sunday's Mass. Other guests include Steve Ray on eyes in the Bible, and Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings. Plus news, weather,... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 3/23/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome John Kraemer from the Lego Church Project to discuss his latest build, and thoughts on accommodating people with disabilities at the upcoming crowded Holy Week liturgies. Other guests include Stephanie Mann with more thoughts from Robert Hugh Benson's "Friendship with Christ." and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in... Read More.

Show Notes for Friday, 3/20/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who gave this week during our two-day Lenten pledge drive! Your support has kept us going for 25 years, and we’re hoping to build on that legacy of faith and generosity! If you weren't able to participate earlier this week, you can give now: call 513-731-7740, donate via Venmo (@sacredheartradio), or simply... 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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