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Show Notes for Thursday, 3/5/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Rita Heikenfeld to discuss more meatless Lenten recipe ideas using foods mentioned in the Bible. Other guests include Kevin Prendergast on using Lent as a time to work on being a better parent, and Gary Michuta on what it means for Jesus to refer to himself as the... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 3/4/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Gary Zimak to continue our series on a scriptural approach to giving up worry for Lent. Other guests include Dr. Brandon Harvey with tips for making the Bible more a part of your everyday life, and Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer with more reflections from Introduction to the Devout Life... Read More.

Show Notes for Tuesday, 3/3/2026

Happy feast of St. Katherine Drexel! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss the life and legacy of this uniquely American saint. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, with more thoughts on personal prayer from the saints, Kris McGregor to reflect on a selection from the Office of Readings, and all the latest news, weather, sports, and... Read More.

Show Notes for Monday, 3/2/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Matthew Bunson to discuss what St. Bernard of Clairvaux can teach us about Lent. Other guests include Teresa Tomeo from EWTN's Catholic Connection, and Kevin Schmiesing  with This Week in Catholic History. Plus news, weather, sports, and more...
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Show Notes for Friday, 2/27/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Maria Morrow to talk about her book, A Busy Parent's Guide to a Meaningful Lent. Other guests include Greg Willits with more wisdom from St. Louis de Montfort, and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to... Read More.

Show Notes for Thursday, 2/26/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell take time to remember Dr. Paul Thigpen, a brilliant and kind writer and teacher and longtime friend of the Son Rise Morning Show who passed away earlier this week. Other guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast on how to keep a good attitude while trying to break a bad... Read More.

Show Notes for Wednesday, 2/25/2026

Good morning! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Deacon Nathan Biersdorfer to continue our series on Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Other guests include Karlo Broussard from Catholic Answers on relics and superstition, and canon lawyer Fr. Philip Michael Tangorra on the latest regarding the intent of the SSPX to consecrate... 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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