May 23, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast about Bishop Conley’s recent letter on mental health. Other guests include Dr. John Bergsma, Rita Heikenfeld and Gary Michuta.
May 22, 2024
Happy feast of St. Rita of Cascia! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk to Jonathan Jerome, Executive director of the National Shrine of St. Rita in Philadelphia. Other guests include Fr. Augustine Wetta and Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra.
May 21, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Steve Ray to discuss how Scripture connects the idea of birds to the concept of the Temple. Other guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor.
May 20, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell celebrate the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, on the heels of Pentecost Sunday. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Fr. John Gavin and Bendan Hodge.
May 17, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston and Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture to preview the Mass readings for Pentecost Sunday.
May 16, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast to reflect on increasing legalization of marijuana from a Catholic perspective. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods and Gary Michuta
May 15, 2024
Happy feast of St. Isidore the Farmer! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Rob Jack to talk more about Marian movements around the world, Gary Zimak to reflect on Bible verses to ease anxiety and worry, and Tim Glemkowski.
May 14, 2024
Happy feast of St. Matthias the Apostle! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss how he came to replace Judas among the Twelve. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor.
May 13, 2024
Happy feast of Our Lady of Fatima! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell discuss her appearance to shepherd children in Portugal. Guests include Kevin Schmiesing with This Week in Catholic History, Brendan Hodge from the Pillar, and Stephanie Mann
May 10, 2024
Happy feast of St. Damien of Molokai! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell reflect on the legacy of this Belgian missionary to the lepers of Hawaii. Guests include Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan.
May 9, 2024
Happy Ascension Thursday! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell unpack the glorious mystery of Christ’s ascent to the right hand of the Father 40 days after his resurrection. Guests include Rita Heikenfeld, Dr. John Bergsma and Kevin Prendergast.
May 8, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Augustine Wetta to share more decision making advice from the Desert Fathers. Other guests include canon lawyer Fr. Phillip-Michael Tangorra, and Gary Zimak from Following the Truth.
May 7, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Boniface Hicks to discuss more wisdom on personal prayer. Other guests include Marlon De La Torre on catechesis and evangelization, and Steve Ray on slavery and servitude in the Bible
May 6, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Brendan Hodge from The Pillar to discuss stats regarding faith among youth and young adults. Other guests include Stephanie Mann to discuss an Easter homily from St. John Henry Newman.
May 2, 2024
Happy feast of St. Athanasius of Alexandria! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Mike Aquilina to talk about the dramatic story of one of the most historically important Doctors of the Church. We’ll talk Bible Foods with Rita Heikenfeld.
May 1, 2024
Happy feast of St. Joseph the Worker! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about St. Joseph as a model for all of us in our daily work. Guests include Gary Zimak from Following the Truth, Fr. Augustine Wetta and Dr. Jacob Imam.
April 30, 2024
Happy feast of Pope St. Pius V! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell look at his life and legacy as a successor of St. Peter. Guests include Fr. Boniface Hicks with more thoughts on personal prayer, and Kris McGregor from Discerning Hearts.
April 29, 2024
Happy feast of St. Catherine of Siena! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchel discuss her life and legacy as a Doctor of the Church. Guests include Fr. John Gavin with more wisdom from the Church Fathers, and Kevin Schmiesing.
April 26, 2024
Good morning! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Fr. Hezekias Carnazzo from the Institute of Catholic Culture and Fr. Jonathan Duncan from the Diocese of Charleston to preview the Sunday Mass readings. They also welcome Bobby Schindler
April 25, 2024
Happy feast of St. Mark the Evangelist! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Dr. Benjamin Lewis to look at an ancient hymn that unpacks Mark’s life. Other guests include Rita Heikenfeld with Bible Foods, and counselor Kevin Prendergast.