Mike Aquilina, author of The Church Fathers for Our Time, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explain why the wisdom of the early Church remains remarkably relevant in today's world. From the Arian crisis and the Council of Nicaea to the challenges facing Christians today, Mike discusses how the Church Fathers faced cultural upheaval, heresy, and uncertainty with patience, faith, and perseverance. He also explores how Christianity shaped Western civilization and how the Church's universal mission has been global from the very beginning.

Mike Aquilina, author of The Church Fathers for Our Time, joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explain why the wisdom of the early Church remains remarkably relevant in today's world. From the Arian crisis and the Council of Nicaea to the challenges facing Christians today, Mike discusses how the Church Fathers faced cultural upheaval, heresy, and uncertainty with patience, faith, and perseverance. He also explores how Christianity shaped Western civilization and how the Church's universal mission has been global from the very beginning.

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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The Church Fathers for Our Time: What the Early Christians Can Teach Us Today

Dr. James Schroeder joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss why sleep is essential for children's learning, mental clarity, emotional health, and overall well-being. As families head back to school, Dr. Schroeder explains how much sleep children and teenagers actually need, why today's teens are particularly sleep-deprived, and how inadequate sleep can be connected with anxiety and other difficulties. He also addresses one of the biggest obstacles to healthy sleep: smartphones in the bedroom. From charging phones outside the bedroom to creating a calming bedtime routine and a sleep-friendly environment, Dr. Schroeder offers practical advice parents can put into practice right away.

Dr. James Schroeder joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss why sleep is essential for children's learning, mental clarity, emotional health, and overall well-being. As families head back to school, Dr. Schroeder explains how much sleep children and teenagers actually need, why today's teens are particularly sleep-deprived, and how inadequate sleep can be connected with anxiety and other difficulties. He also addresses one of the biggest obstacles to healthy sleep: smartphones in the bedroom. From charging phones outside the bedroom to creating a calming bedtime routine and a sleep-friendly environment, Dr. Schroeder offers practical advice parents can put into practice right away.

Better Sleep, Better Learning: Helping Kids Get the Rest They Need

Dr. Benjamin Lewis of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) joins Matt Swaim to explore the hymn “Within God’s Vast Eternal Courts” for the Feast of St. Bartholomew. Dr. Lewis unpacks the hymn’s references to Nathaniel’s calling in the Gospel of John, his purity of heart, his martyrdom, and the heavenly reward promised to the apostles. He also reveals the fascinating meaning behind the Latin word conglutinat—“he bound you closely to himself”—and its connections to Scripture, including the Psalms and Deuteronomy. A fascinating look at how the Church’s liturgical hymns can contain layers of Scripture, theology, and even unexpected connections to St. Bartholomew’s traditional patronage of leatherworkers and bookbinders.

Dr. Benjamin Lewis of the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) joins Matt Swaim to explore the hymn &ldquo;Within God&rsquo;s Vast Eternal Courts&rdquo; for the Feast of St. Bartholomew. Dr. Lewis unpacks the hymn&rsquo;s references to Nathaniel&rsquo;s calling in the Gospel of John, his purity of heart, his martyrdom, and the heavenly reward promised to the apostles. He also reveals the fascinating meaning behind the Latin word conglutinat&mdash;&ldquo;he bound you closely to himself&rdquo;&mdash;and its connections to Scripture, including the Psalms and Deuteronomy. A fascinating look at how the Church&rsquo;s liturgical hymns can contain layers of Scripture, theology, and even unexpected connections to St. Bartholomew&rsquo;s traditional patronage of leatherworkers and bookbinders.

“Bound Closely to Christ”: The Hidden Biblical Riches of the Hymn for St. Bartholomew

Melissa Overmyer, author of Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, joins Matt Swaim to discuss the first “S” in her approach to living a blessed life: song and worship. Melissa explains how praising God—even when we don't feel like it—can pull us out of sadness and refocus our hearts on His goodness. Drawing on the Psalms, the Mass, Brother Lawrence's Practicing the Presence of God, and her own experience of losing everything in a house fire, Melissa shares practical ways to make worship and awareness of God's presence part of everyday life.

Melissa Overmyer, author of Living the Blessed Life: Seven Keys to Trusting God and Embracing Joy, joins Matt Swaim to discuss the first &ldquo;S&rdquo; in her approach to living a blessed life: song and worship. Melissa explains how praising God&mdash;even when we don't feel like it&mdash;can pull us out of sadness and refocus our hearts on His goodness. Drawing on the Psalms, the Mass, Brother Lawrence's Practicing the Presence of God, and her own experience of losing everything in a house fire, Melissa shares practical ways to make worship and awareness of God's presence part of everyday life.

The Church Fathers for Our Time: What the Early Christians Can Teach Us Today

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