Rita Heikenfeld

Cy Kellett

Gary Zimak

Ken Craycraft

Fr Philip Michael Tangorra

Bear Woznick

Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer

Kevin Prendergast

Shaun McAfee

Fr Frank Donio

Courtney Brown

Fr Robert Nixon

Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Jesus’ constant command to not be afraid. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on Pope Leo’s recent appointments to the International Theological Commission, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live!

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Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius

Lord, teach me to be generous.
Teach me to serve you as you deserve;
to give and not to count the cost,
to fight and not to heed the wounds,
to toil and not to seek for rest,
to labour and not to ask for reward,
save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.

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Full list of guests

Good morning! On today&rsquo;s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to discuss Jesus&rsquo; constant command to not be afraid. Other guests include Fr. Philip-Michael Tangorra on Pope Leo&rsquo;s recent appointments to the International Theological Commission, and Deacon Nathan Beiersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Plus news, weather, sports, and more&hellip; <a href="https://www.sacredheartradio.com/listen">listen live!</a>
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Generosity Prayer of St. Ignatius
Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do your will. Amen.
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Full Length Episodes of the Son Rise Morning Show for 2026

Son Rise Morning Show 2026

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>

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Son Rise Morning Show 2026.10.21

How does devotion to the Holy Eucharist transform family life, inspire religious vocations, and fuel a culture of life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Sr. Deirdre "DeDe" Byrne, POSC—active-duty military veteran, thoracic surgeon, superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, and author of Sister Soldier Surgeon—to preview her upcoming All Saints Day event at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.

Sr. Deirdre reflects on her upbringing in a devout Catholic home where her parents prioritized daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration despite demanding schedules, demonstrating how the Eucharist forms the spiritual foundation for strong families. She addresses the global crisis of religious vocations and the breakdown of marriage, linking these challenges to broader cultural shifts, contraception, and the widespread destruction of life through abortion. Drawing on her experiences serving as a medical first responder at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, Sr. Deirdre compares man's inhumanity to man on that day with the daily reality of abortion mills, calling for a return to the love and power found before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Stream now to listen!

How does devotion to the Holy Eucharist transform family life, inspire religious vocations, and fuel a culture of life? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Sr. Deirdre "DeDe" Byrne, POSC&mdash;active-duty military veteran, thoracic surgeon, superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, and author of Sister Soldier Surgeon&mdash;to preview her upcoming All Saints Day event at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Sr. Deirdre reflects on her upbringing in a devout Catholic home where her parents prioritized daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration despite demanding schedules, demonstrating how the Eucharist forms the spiritual foundation for strong families. She addresses the global crisis of religious vocations and the breakdown of marriage, linking these challenges to broader cultural shifts, contraception, and the widespread destruction of life through abortion. Drawing on her experiences serving as a medical first responder at Ground Zero on September 11, 2001, Sr. Deirdre compares man's inhumanity to man on that day with the daily reality of abortion mills, calling for a return to the love and power found before the Most Blessed Sacrament. Stream now to listen!

The Power of the Blessed Sacrament: Sr. Deirdre Byrne on Vocations, Family, and Pro-Life Witness

How do the upcoming solemnities of All Saints and All Souls reframe our understanding of mortality, holiness, and the universality of the Church? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Duncan, priest of the Diocese of Charleston and host of the Bone Church Revival Podcast, to reflect on the rich Catholic traditions surrounding death, resurrection, and sanctity.

Fr. Duncan explores how the autumn transition into winter serves as a spiritual reminder of mortality, pointing directly to All Souls' Day and the Catholic Church's teaching on purgatory—affirming that Jesus Christ, not sin or death, has the final word on the faithful. Looking ahead to All Saints' Day, he unpacks how the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 are first and foremost descriptions of Christ Himself, while the vast cloud of witnesses—from ancient Roman martyrs to the newly beatified Franciscan Georgia Martyrs—proves that living a life subsumed in Christ's grace is genuinely possible for every person.

Swaim and Fr. Duncan also discuss the true, authentic "diversity" of the Catholic Church as envisioned in Revelation 7, where a great multitude from every nation, race, people, and tongue gathers around the throne of God, unified by the transformative power of the sacraments. Stream now to listen!

How do the upcoming solemnities of All Saints and All Souls reframe our understanding of mortality, holiness, and the universality of the Church? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes back Fr. Duncan, priest of the Diocese of Charleston and host of the Bone Church Revival Podcast, to reflect on the rich Catholic traditions surrounding death, resurrection, and sanctity.
Fr. Duncan explores how the autumn transition into winter serves as a spiritual reminder of mortality, pointing directly to All Souls' Day and the Catholic Church's teaching on purgatory&mdash;affirming that Jesus Christ, not sin or death, has the final word on the faithful. Looking ahead to All Saints' Day, he unpacks how the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 are first and foremost descriptions of Christ Himself, while the vast cloud of witnesses&mdash;from ancient Roman martyrs to the newly beatified Franciscan Georgia Martyrs&mdash;proves that living a life subsumed in Christ's grace is genuinely possible for every person.
Swaim and Fr. Duncan also discuss the true, authentic "diversity" of the Catholic Church as envisioned in Revelation 7, where a great multitude from every nation, race, people, and tongue gathers around the throne of God, unified by the transformative power of the sacraments. Stream now to listen!

The Communion of Saints and the Hope of Resurrection: Fr. Duncan on All Saints, All Souls, and Christian Mortality

How are shifting health trends affecting stroke incidence in younger demographics, and how can cutting-edge blood tests transform traumatic brain injury (TBI) detection? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Bobby Schindler, President of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network, to discuss recent scientific developments regarding brain health and vulnerable patients.

Schindler reviews a landmark study led by Dr. Emily Fisher at the University of Cincinnati (published in Neurology), which revealed that stroke incidence among adults aged 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a nearly three-decade period. Schindler highlights identified contributing factors, including rising rates of hypertension, diabetes, and a sharp increase in substance and marijuana use among young adult stroke patients. 

Additionally, Schindler details a new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of Pittsburgh (published in the Journal of Neurosurgery) focused on mild traumatic brain injuries. The research identifies specific blood protein biomarkers that detect brain injuries missed by initial emergency room CT scans, paving the way for faster, accurate diagnoses without relying solely on expensive MRIs. Schindler emphasizes how these diagnostic advances are crucial for advocating for medically vulnerable patients recovering from strokes and brain trauma. Stream now to listen!

How are shifting health trends affecting stroke incidence in younger demographics, and how can cutting-edge blood tests transform traumatic brain injury (TBI) detection? On The Son Rise Morning Show, host Matt Swaim welcomes Bobby Schindler, President of the Terri Schiavo Life &amp; Hope Network, to discuss recent scientific developments regarding brain health and vulnerable patients.
Schindler reviews a landmark study led by Dr. Emily Fisher at the University of Cincinnati (published in Neurology), which revealed that stroke incidence among adults aged 20 to 54 nearly doubled over a nearly three-decade period. Schindler highlights identified contributing factors, including rising rates of hypertension, diabetes, and a sharp increase in substance and marijuana use among young adult stroke patients. 
Additionally, Schindler details a new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota and the University of Pittsburgh (published in the Journal of Neurosurgery) focused on mild traumatic brain injuries. The research identifies specific blood protein biomarkers that detect brain injuries missed by initial emergency room CT scans, paving the way for faster, accurate diagnoses without relying solely on expensive MRIs. Schindler emphasizes how these diagnostic advances are crucial for advocating for medically vulnerable patients recovering from strokes and brain trauma. Stream now to listen!

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