Son Rise Morning Show

Father Philip Larrey from Humanity 2.0 returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to join host Anna Mitchell for a crucial conversation on the future of artificial intelligence. After a near-miss experience in a self-correcting AI vehicle, Fr. Larrey breaks down the recent essay by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calling for a slowdown in AI development. They explore why tech leaders are warning about extreme risks like biological weapons, the political pressure preventing companies from slowing down in the race against China, and why individual users must safeguard their own cognitive abilities. Stream the full conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advisory board member Al Smith ( CelebrateSheen.com ) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to kick off the beatification novena for Venerable Fulton J. Sheen. Al discusses heading to Peoria for "Sheen Week," the providential timing of the beatification, and the miraculous story of James Fulton Engstrom. Born without a pulse for 61 minutes in 2010, James is now a healthy 16-year-old who will carry the relics at the beatification Mass. Stream the full episode to join in praying the novena! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned art historian Liz Lev ( Elizabeth-Lev.com ) joins Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Renaissance masterworks connect the Nativity and the Crucifixion in honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. Liz breaks down how artists like Michelangelo, Giovanni Bellini, and Sandro Botticelli intentionally mirrored the image of the sleeping infant Jesus in Mary's arms with the lifeless body of Christ in the Pietà. Discover how these powerful visual parallels invite us into Mary’s empathetic share in her Son’s Passion. Stream the full conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris McGregor (DiscerningHearts.com) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the Office of Readings selection from St. Bernard of Clairvaux for the September 15th feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. Anna shares a deeply personal reflection on turning to Our Lady during a medical crisis with her daughter, while Kris explores St. Bernard's teaching on Mary's "white martyrdom." Together, they discuss how intense grief and profound faith can co-exist in the human heart, and how Mary stands with us in our own moments of trial. Stream the full conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pilgrimage leader and author Steve Ray ( CatholicConvert.com ) joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the deep biblical symbolism of spikenard and myrrh. Steve explains how spikenard—worth a full year's wages—fulfilled Old Testament prophecies from the Song of Solomon as Mary anointed Jesus the King before His Passion. He also breaks down the three key moments myrrh appears in Jesus' life: from the Wise Men's prophetic "coffin gift" at His birth, to the cross, to His burial. Stream the full, engaging conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good morning! On this feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings on the Sorrowful Mother. Other guests include Art Bennett to discuss recent interest in the possible sainthood cause of Thomas Van Der Woude, and Steve Ray on spikenard and myrrh in the Bible. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… ***** St. Bonaventure’s Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows O most holy Virgin, Mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, by the overwhelming grief you experienced when you witnessed the martyrdom, the crucifixion, and the death of your divine Son, look upon me with eyes of compassion, and awaken in my heart a tender commiseration for those sufferings, as well as a sincere detestation of my sins, in order that, being disengaged from all undue affection for the passing joys of this earth, I may sigh after the eternal Jerusalem, and that henceforward all my thoughts and all my actions may be directed towards this one most desirable object: Honor, glory, and love to our divine Lord Jesus, and to the holy and immaculate Mother of God. Amen. ***** Information on the possible sainthood cause of Thomas Van Der Woude can be found at arlingtondiocese.org. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Art Bennett joins host Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to share the deeply moving story of Thomas Vander Woude. In 2008, Thomas heroically gave his life to save his youngest son, Joseph, who has Down syndrome, after Joseph fell into a farm cistern—his final words being, "You pull, I'll push." Art reflects on knowing Thomas personally, his humble service as a father of seven sons (including a priest), and the recent announcement by Bishop Michael Burbage of the Diocese of Arlington to advance Thomas's cause for canonization. Stream this inspiring interview now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marlon De La Torre (Diocese of Columbus, knowingisdoing.org ) joins host Anna Mitchell on the Son Rise Morning Show to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (September 15). Marlon unpacks how Mary’s fiat and total trust in God allowed her to lovingly accept the unchosen suffering and grief that came with being the Mother of God. Reflecting on insights from theologian Romano Guardini, Marlon explains how Mary's grief was not a negative, but a profound gift of trust—standing by her Son from the flight into Egypt to the foot of the Cross. Stream the conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Dr. Benjamin Lewis, Director of Translation Services for the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), joins the Son Rise Morning Show ! Dr. Lewis introduces and reads the 6th-century hymn "The Banners of the King Go Forth" ( Vexilla Regis ). Originally composed by Venantius Fortunatus for a solemn procession bringing a relic of the True Cross to Poitiers, France, this marching hymn highlights the central paradox of our faith: how an instrument of brutal suffering became the royal altar of Christ's victory. Stream the segment now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Melissa Overmyer ( Living the Blessed Life ) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to unpack the second "E" in her B.L.E.S.S.E.D. acronym: Engage . In a world dominated by screens and quick text messages, Melissa highlights the vital need for true face-to-face engagement with family and friends. From simple habits like family dinners and date nights to building a core circle of faith-filled friends through parish Bible studies, discover practical ways to step away from digital distractions and foster authentic relationships that bring real joy. Stream the segment now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Swaim sits down with historian Stephanie Mann ( Supremacy and Survival ) on the Son Rise Morning Show to explore the surprising spiritual influences behind Nobel Prize-winning Norwegian author Sigrid Undset! As the Diocese of Oslo explores opening her cause for canonization, Stephanie reveals how this Lutheran convert was deeply shaped by English Catholic literary icons like G.K. Chesterton, Hilaire Belloc, and Robert Hugh Benson—even translating Chesterton's The Everlasting Man into Norwegian. Stream the segment to learn how Undset's love for the English martyrs guided her journey to the Church and her pursuit of holiness as a Lay Dominican! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, art historian Dr. Liz Lev joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how Catholic art reveals the true triumph of the Cross. Liz shares the miraculous story of St. Helena discovering the True Cross in Jerusalem, traces the spiritual link between the Tree of Life in Eden and the Cross of Christ, and reflects on Velázquez’s profound masterpiece Crucified Christ . Stream the segment now to discover how sacred art helps us find meaning and glory in human suffering! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Feast of the Stigmata of St. Francis of Assisi, author and EWTN host Teresa Tomeo joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Mount La Verna in Tuscany! Teresa shares the story of how St. Francis received the wounds of Christ in 1224 while praying in solitude high in the Italian forest. She gives travel tips for visiting this powerful mountain pilgrimage site, highlighted in her book Italy’s Shrines and Wonders (Vol. 2) . Stream the conversation to step into the footsteps of St. Francis! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Swaim sits down with Rebecca Corbell, Director of Programs and Operations at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, to discuss the extraordinary "Saints on the Way" exhibit and conference! Learn how 27 different American sainthood causes came together in Emmitsburg, Maryland, to learn from Roman canon law experts, share best practices, and inspire pilgrims. Becca explains how Mother Seton—the "first flower of the United States"—continues to foster a true communion of saints among those advancing causes for holy men and women across the country. Stream the segment now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Father John Gavin joins the Son Rise Morning Show to explore how early Church Father St. Justin Martyr defended the cross to the Roman Emperor. Once a symbol of Roman execution, the cross was reclaimed by early Christians as the ultimate sign of Christ’s victory over sin and death. Father Gavin breaks down St. Justin Martyr's First Apology , showing how the form of the cross is woven into creation, human posture, and daily life—and how making the Sign of the Cross unites believers around the world. Stream the full reflection now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Church historian Kevin Schmiesing joins Matt Swaim on Driving Home the Faith for a look at two significant moments in Catholic history! First, the 1964 marriage of conservative intellectual Russell Kirk and his devout Catholic wife Annette—a couple whose home, Piety Hill, became both a bustling think tank and a refuge for those in need. Then, the life and legacy of Abba Gebremichael Maconen, an Ethiopian Catholic priest who helped build the Church's educational and charitable presence in East Africa before his death in 1993. Stream the history segment now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. John Bergsma and Fr. John Gavin, SJ, to share reflections on today’s feast. Other guests include Becca Corbell from the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to discuss this past weekend’s “Saints on their Way” event, and Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more… listen live! ***** Prayer for God’s Mercy by Padre Pio O Lord, we ask for a boundless confidence and trust in Your divine mercy, and the courage to accept the crosses and sufferings which bring immense goodness to our souls and that of Your Church. Help us to love You with a pure and contrite heart, and to humble ourselves beneath Your cross, as we climb the mountain of holiness, carrying our cross that leads to heavenly glory. May we receive You with great faith and love in Holy Communion, and allow You to act in us as You desire for your greater glory. O Jesus, most adorable Heart and eternal fountain of Divine Love, may our prayer find favor before the Divine Majesty of Your heavenly Father. ***** The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton can be found at setonshrine.org. Full list of guests Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has America changed in the 25 years since September 11, 2001, and how do we speak about truth to a generation that didn't experience it? Dr. Ken Craycraft ( Driving Home the Faith , Mount St. Mary’s Seminary) returns to the Son Rise Morning Show to continue his conversation on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Ken and host Annie discuss the challenge of communicating the significance of 9/11 to younger generations, the dangers of ideological mindsets, and the vital Christian call to prayer, moral clarity, and witnessing to the truth. Stream the reflection now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where were you on September 11, 2001? Legal and political analyst Dr. Ken Craycraft ( Driving Home the Faith , Mount St. Mary’s Seminary) joins the Son Rise Morning Show to share his powerful experience of being on a commercial flight to Los Angeles when the terrorist attacks unfolded. From emergency fuel dumping and forced landings in St. Louis to the tense road trip home, Dr. Craycraft reflects on the surreal nature of that historic day and the importance of remembering the specific motivations behind the tragedy 25 years later. Stream the conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does an ancient Greek epic teach us about true manhood and moral virtue? Author and literary scholar Joseph Pearce joins Matt Swaim on the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss Homer's Iliad from his book Great Books for Good Men . Pearce breaks down why the story is fundamentally about Achilles' destructive pride, how the noble Hector serves as the true hero, and how pre-Christian pagan classics reflect natural law and point toward Christian virtue. Stream the conversation now! Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.