Ave Spotlight

Episode 123: Compassion in Action Series: An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching with Maria Benes

July 10th, 2023  |  24 mins 18 secs

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In this first episode of our Compassion in Action series, Chenele Shaw and Maria Benes provide an overview of Catholic Social Teaching and its significance in the modern world. Maria sheds light on the key principles and values that guide these teachings.

Episode 122: The Importance of Good Books: Kids Summer Reading Edition

June 26th, 2023  |  16 mins 36 secs

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Are you looking for good summer reads for your kids that are not only entertaining but will also help them grow in virtue?

Join Chenele Shaw this week as she speaks with Jessica Thornton from the Lion & Lamb, a subscription book club for kids ages newborn to twelve. Thornton discusses how she reads and reviews books to help busy parents find appropriate and inspiring reads for their kids. You don’t want to miss it!

Episode 121: Mary, Mother of All with Mari Wagner of West Coast Catholic

June 12th, 2023  |  26 mins 39 secs

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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.

Episode 120: Best of Episode: Evangelization, Beatitudes, and Baseball with Fr. Casey Cole, OFM

May 30th, 2023  |  28 mins 5 secs

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You loved this episode from Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, so much that we brought it back! We hope you enjoy this Ave Spotlight “best of” episode.

What do a priest, baseball, and the beatitudes have in common?

Chenele Shaw talks with popular YouTuber Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, about social media, the priesthood, and his summer of 2022 Bleacher Brothers tour. He visited all thirty MLB parks in eleven weeks with his friend Fr. Roberto “Tito” Serrano, OFM, to share the good news.

Episode 119: Finding Hope and Healing from Sexual Addiction with Rachael Killackey

May 15th, 2023  |  24 mins 55 secs

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On this episode, Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Chenele to talk about sexual addiction, pornography, community, and rediscovering true intimacy with God. It’s a powerful discussion that you won’t want to miss!

Episode 118: It's Time for a Revival with Joel Stepanek

May 1st, 2023  |  24 mins 46 secs

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This week Chenele Shaw talks with Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharist Congress, about the Eucharistic Revival. What is it? How can you be a part of it? What does it mean for the Church? Join us in this conversation about encountering Jesus in the Eucharist!

Episode 117: Therapy Talk: Preparing Yourself for Marriage with Regina Boyd

April 17th, 2023  |  23 mins 48 secs

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On this week’s episode, Chenele Shaw talks with therapist and friend-of-the-show Regina Boyd about preparing for marriage. The two also discuss how to identify red flags in a relationships. Whether you are single, engaged, or married, this episode is for you!

Episode 116: True Grit: Being a Man of Virtue with Paul George

April 3rd, 2023  |  19 mins 2 secs

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What does it mean to be a man of virtue? This week Chenele and author and Catholic life coach Paul George talk about virtue, the saints, and how men are made for holy grit. George’s new book, Holy Grit, looks at some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created men.

Episode 115: Best Lent Ever with Gary Zimak

March 20th, 2023  |  26 mins 20 secs

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It’s not too late to make this Lenten season meaningful and transformative. Join Chenele this week as she talks with Gary Zimak, author of Give Up Worry for Lent!, about how to make the most of the weeks leading up to Easter. They talk about sticking to your fasts, being easy on yourself, and growing in your relationship with Christ.

Episode 114: Wakanda Forever and Grief with Jasmyn Joubert

March 6th, 2023  |  28 mins 47 secs

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Join Chenele and Jasmyn Joubert this week as they discuss what the Marvel superhero movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever can teach us about grief and the healthy and unhealthy ways we can process it. You don’t want to miss it!

Episode 113: Let's Talk Dementia with Kate Fassbender

February 20th, 2023  |  21 mins 56 secs

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On this week's episode, Chenele talks with Kate Fassbender, founder and executive director of The Hem of Christ, a ministry of care and support for those living with dementia and their care partners. Kate explains how she was called to work in dementia care from a very young age. She also shares practical ways to accompany those with dementia, especially in their spiritual life or spiritual memory.

Episode 112: Building a Bible Habit with Sarah Christmyer

February 5th, 2023  |  24 mins 40 secs

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Join Chenele Shaw this week to dive into the scriptures with Sarah Christmyer, host of the _Living the Word Bible Podcast and general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible. Sarah will share tips for how to be intentional about reading the Word of God. Pick up your Bible and join us!

Episode 111: Women and Sports with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete

January 23rd, 2023  |  21 mins 48 secs

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Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it!

Episode 110: New Year's Resolutions with Jasmyn Joubert

January 9th, 2023  |  24 mins 33 secs

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Happy New Year! During the first episode of the new year host Chenele Shaw and her good friend Jasmyn Joubert chat about resolutions. They will talk about new friends, the Bible in a Year Podcast, and signing up for that new gym membership.

Episode 109: Best of Ave Spotlight: The Christmas SEASON with Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ

December 26th, 2022  |  24 mins 12 secs

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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.

Episode 108: All About Dating with Lillian Fallon

December 12th, 2022  |  20 mins 36 secs

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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!