Ave Spotlight
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
154 episodes of Ave Spotlight since the first episode, which aired on August 10th, 2020.
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Episode 10: Christ in the Storm
October 12th, 2020 | 22 mins 32 secs
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Jaymie Stuart Wolfe, an acquisitions editor at Ave Maria Press, reflects on the extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing from Pope Francis on March 27th, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. She explains that the new book Christ in the Storm is a school of prayer for those who find themselves navigating challenging times.
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Episode 9: The Family That Prays Together...
October 5th, 2020 | 31 mins 36 secs
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Fr. David Guffey, C.S.C., shares the story of Venerable Patrick Peyton, the founder of Family Rosary who is famous for the phrase “The family that prays together stays together.” The forthcoming documentary Pray tells the story of Peyton’s life and shows how his wisdom can help families navigate media today.
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Episode 8: Discerning Truth & Civil Discourse
September 28th, 2020 | 24 mins 10 secs
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Ann M. Garrido, professor of homiletics at the Aquinas Institute of Theology and author of Let’s Talk About Truth, explains the definition of “truth,” how we determine what truth is, and how we can use truth to engage in civil discourse and grow in relationship with others.
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Episode 7: Black Lives are Sacred
September 21st, 2020 | 23 mins 27 secs
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Chenele Shaw talks about her experiences of racism and how it’s affected her relationship with God and explains how recognizing and resting in the sacredness of Black lives is more important than merely acknowledging that Black lives matter.
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Episode 6: Sharing Faith with Kids
September 14th, 2020 | 24 mins 17 secs
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Catholic author and speaker Jared Dees talks about how sharing faith with kids is not only an essential part of the mission of a family, but a great way for parents to engage more with the faith themselves.
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Episode 5: Parenting through the Pandemic
September 7th, 2020 | 58 mins 7 secs
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Ave Spotlight features a special rebroadcast of the episode from Ave Explores: Catholic Family Life with actress, writer, and producer Jeannie Gaffigan, who shares the challenges and joys of being quarantined with her husband comedian Jim Gaffigan and their five children during the pandemic.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.