Ave Spotlight

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

148 episodes of Ave Spotlight since the first episode, which aired on August 10th, 2020.

  • Episode 4: Taking a Social Media Break

    August 31st, 2020  |  23 mins 11 secs
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    Catholic speaker and author Chika Anyanwu shares about her recent decision to take a break from social media, not only to use her time better, but also to focus on the voice of Jesus in her life and to return to deeper prayer.

  • Episode 3: Helping Teens Transition to the New School Year

    August 24th, 2020  |  22 mins 1 sec
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    Roy Petitfils, a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and the author of Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, talks about how to help teens and young adults get back into the routine of the new school year. Petitfils suggests how everyone can achieve a sense of normalcy and balance by keeping their eyes focused on the Cross.

  • Episode 2: Dealing with Anxiety

    August 17th, 2020  |  21 mins 28 secs
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    Gary Zimak, author of Give Up Worry for Lent! And the forthcoming Let Go of Anger and Stress!, joins the show to discuss how to deal with anxiety and fear of the unknown, especially during the pandemic. He also chats about rules for schools opening and share their hopes for the week.

  • Episode 1: Introducing Ave Spotlight

    August 10th, 2020  |  24 mins 56 secs

    Introducing Ave Spotlight with a brief discussion of Taylor Swift’s new album, Folklore and an overview the vision for this new show: hope as an anchor for all Christians, especially as we face an uncertain and potentially stressful fall.