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Ave Spotlight

Ave Spotlight

Ave Maria Press

Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today.
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Top 10 Ave Spotlight Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Ave Spotlight episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Ave Spotlight for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Ave Spotlight episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Ave Spotlight - Episode 14: Liturgical Living for Advent
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11/16/20 • 21 min

Haley Stewart, author of The Grace of Enough, discusses liturgical living and how orienting family life to the Church calendar is joyful, simple, and will keep you focused on faith.

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Let's talk saints! Author and speaker Meg Hunter-Kilmer discusses St. Mark Ji Tianxiang who, although he struggled with addiction throughout his life, lived with great faith.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 22: Finding Faith in Food
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01/11/21 • 21 min

Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman discusses how cooking and welcoming people with simplicity and joy is the perfect way to build community, share faith, and grow in relationships with others.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 21: Godly Goals for 2021
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01/04/21 • 16 min

Karen Barbieri, founder of Pietra Fitness, explains how we can set goals for the new year that focus on faith and fitness. Barbieri helps us recognize that health and holiness go hand in hand.

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Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life Ob/Gyn, answers submitted questions on women's health, Natural Family Planning, and contraception. Ruberu shares a wealth of information to empower women and enhance the love of spouses. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

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James L. Papandrea discusses how his devotion to the Rosary began after his reversion to the faith and how the Rosary helps us grow closer to God.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 47: Regina Boyd on Mental Health
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06/28/21 • 23 min

Let's talk about mental health: Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Regina Boyd on this special episode where they answer listener questions about everything from managing anxiety to going to therapy.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 30: Teaching Others How to Pray
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03/08/21 • 12 min

Carolyn Pirtle, author of Ten Ways to Pray: A Catholic Guide for Drawing Closer to God, discusses the importance of explaining prayer in a way that encourages people to pray intentionally.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 19: Looking Forward to 2021
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12/21/20 • 19 min

Fr. Joe Laramie, S.J, North American director of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, talks about the Year of St. Joseph recently designated by Pope Francis. Laramie says that praying for the Pope's intentions each month is a good practice to incorporate into your spiritual life.

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Join Oscar and Bro Rhy (Ryan Ramirez) as they dive into their personal stories, cultural traditions, and compare Olympic lifting with powerlifting. They explore the importance of social emotional learning (SEL) in ministry, how self-awareness and introspection help manage stress and emotions, and the role of faith in overcoming life’s challenges. Throughout the conversation, they share their spiritual journeys and highlight how Jesus plays a central role in every aspect of life. Tune in for an engaging discussion on fitness, faith, and personal growth!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Ave Spotlight have?

Ave Spotlight currently has 159 episodes available.

What topics does Ave Spotlight cover?

The podcast is about Pop Culture, News, Catholic, Society & Culture, Faith, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Hope.

What is the most popular episode on Ave Spotlight?

The episode title 'Episode 134: Compassion in Action: Embracing the Poor with Fr. Malachy Joseph Napier' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ave Spotlight?

The average episode length on Ave Spotlight is 24 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ave Spotlight released?

Episodes of Ave Spotlight are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Ave Spotlight?

The first episode of Ave Spotlight was released on Aug 10, 2020.

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