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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.

Grab your backpack and get ready! In this episode, Oscar sits down with the ever-inspiring Sr. Josephine Garrett from the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. Josephine dishes out practical and heartwarming “back to school” tips for parents, teens, and college students alike. From staying organized to staying faithful, she reminds us that even in the busiest seasons, ordinary people can do extraordinary things with God’s amazing grace. Whether you’re gearing up for class or just need a little back-to-school boost, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart!

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Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

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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 43: Living Mercifully with Mary Pezzulo
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06/01/21 • 17 min

Mary Pezzulo discusses how personal encounters in her life changed her perspective on what it truly means to live the Works of Mercy.

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Join Chenele Shaw this week as she talks with special guest Mari Wagner of West Coast Catholic about devotions, creativity, and growing in our relationship with Mary.

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Listen to licensed counselor Regina Boyd discuss the challenges of self-change and how we can take action to improve our lives.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 46: Faith and Science with Jennifer Nolan
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06/21/21 • 26 min

She’s a neuroscientist, homeschool mom, and founder of Catholic Polytechnic University: Don’t miss Jennifer Nolan as she discusses her hopes for future Catholic scientists!

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Have you ever had questions about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you were confused about something you heard at Sunday Mass? You are not alone.

This week Chenele and Busted Halo's Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, discuss ways to learn more about the faith and avoid simply going through the motions. They also talk about Fr. Dave's new book Mass Class and the questions he is most frequently asked about Catholicism.

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  • Learn More about Forte Catholic — Forte Catholic is one of the top Catholic podcasts today. It is a weekly Catholic comedy & entertainment podcast hosted by Taylor Schroll with his cohosts Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, Jon Blevins, & Allison Sullivan. Think Youth Group but for adults. Laugh along while growing in your faith by subscribing today on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts. In addition, for Catholic talks and reviews on your favorite movies & tv shows, subscribe to their YouTube channel at YouTube.com/ForteCatholic.
  • Learn More about Live Liturgically — At Live Liturgically, we strive to help families bring peace to their homes with products that aid in bringing order and intention. Our flagship product, the Liturgical Family Wall Planner, is the first of many products that help families live with more purpose. This weekly planner is sold as a subscription product. Sign up once, and get a new wall planner on repeat every 3 months! See what 3 months of using this calendar will do for your family! If it doesn't work for you, cancel your subscription at any time! You can try it for 50% off your first planner with the code AveSpotlight50.
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  • Check Out Fr. Dave's Book "Mass Class"
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Oluwaseun Ogunmodede shares his excitement about being a new father with host Chenele Shaw. He discusses his hopes for fatherhood and the lessons he's already learned.

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Ave Spotlight - Episode 108: All About Dating with Lillian Fallon
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12/12/22 • 20 min

On this week's episode, Chenele talks with long-time friend, Lillian Fallon, about dating--preferred apps, dating in your 30s, and how to stay hopeful. You don't want to miss it!

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  • Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious co-founder, Scott Williams. 5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly growing company that makes not only socks but t-shirts, stickers, onesies, and coffee mugs. Their flagship product—socks—comes in a variety of sizes and styles. From one size fits most, to kids sizes, XL for those with extra large feet, and no-show styles, there's a sock that can fit in anyone's sock drawer. If you appreciate good Catholic humor and puns, check out their t-shirts, featuring saints and fun, punny phrases like, “Never go without your wingman” with an image of St. Michael on it. Sock Religious products make the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, First Communion, Confirmation, Christmas, and the list goes on... Step on over to SockReligious.com and check it out! Use Code AveSpotlight15 for 15% off your order!
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Join Chenele on this special "best of" Christmas episode with our good friend Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Fr. Joe leads us through an Ignatian meditation and talks about why Elf is the best holiday movie.

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  • Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious' co-founder, Scott Williams. 5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly growing company that makes not only socks but t-shirts, stickers, onesies, and coffee mugs. Their flagship product--socks--comes in a variety of sizes and styles. From one size fits most, to kids sizes, XL for those with extra large feet, and no-show styles, there's a sock that can fit in anyone's sock drawer. If you appreciate good Catholic humor and puns, check out their t-shirts, featuring saints and fun, punny phrases like, “Never go without your wingman” with an image of St. Michael on it. Sock Religious products make the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, First Communion, Confirmation, Christmas, the list goes on... Step on over to SockReligious.com and check it out! Use Code AveSpotlight15 for 15% off your order!
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FAQ

How many episodes does Ave Spotlight have?

Ave Spotlight currently has 149 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 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ave Spotlight released?

Episodes of Ave Spotlight are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ave Spotlight?

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

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