Ave Spotlight

Episode 71: Nearness with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT

December 13th, 2021  |  16 mins 30 secs

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Enjoy this special episode from Ave Explores! Katie Prejean McGrady talks with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, about drawing near to Jesus during Advent for peace and comfort in times of sorrow and distress.

Episode 70: Servant of God Thea Bowman with Karianna Frey

December 6th, 2021  |  20 mins 15 secs

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Servant of God Thea Bowman--a renowned Black Catholic evangelizer, teacher, writer, and singer--continues to inspire many people more than two decades after her death. Join Chenele as she talks with Karianna Frey, editor of We Are Beloved: 30 days with Thea Bowman, about what can learn from this holy woman.

Episode 69: A Journey to Sisterhood: Becoming a Nun in 2021 with Sr. Dolores Carmel Benitez

November 29th, 2021  |  24 mins 46 secs

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Discernment can be a blessing and a challenge. In this episode, Sr. Dolores Carmel Benitez shares her story of discernment and how she responded to God's call!

Episode 68: Dating Q&A with Regina Boyd

November 22nd, 2021  |  19 mins 29 secs

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Let's talk dating! Chenele and Regina Boyd, a Catholic licensed counselor, answer listener-submitted questions on dating, getting out there, and giving yourself a break.

Episode 67: Can Catholics Party? with Mari Pablo

November 15th, 2021  |  17 mins 35 secs

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Partying with friends can sometimes lead to behaviors that are unhealthy and harmful. Campus minister Mari Pablo shares tips to help fellow Catholics create a community of support, accountability, and holiness.

Episode 66: Lessons of Purpose from Marvel's Shang-Chi with Adrienne Garalde

November 8th, 2021  |  17 mins 1 sec

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The new movie Shang-Chi has been rocking the box office. Chenele visits with fellow Marvel nerd Adrienne Garalde to talk about the lessons he takes from the film by viewing it through a Catholic lens, especially how meaningful it was to see an Asian-American hero portrayed on the big screen.

Episode 65: All Souls' Day with Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP

November 1st, 2021  |  26 mins 51 secs

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Memento Mori means "remember your death". In this interview, Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP shares with us how living every day with death in mind actually helps you to live more fully.

Episode 64: All Saints Day with Meg Hunter-Kilmer

October 25th, 2021  |  22 mins 19 secs

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It’s the best day of the year! The amazing Meg-Hunter Kilmer talks about All Saints Day and many of her heavenly friends. Check out this episode and meet a new saint friend.

Episode 63: Healing for Adult Children of Divorce

October 18th, 2021  |  19 mins 16 secs

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In this episode, Chenele talks with Daniel and Bethany Meola, cofounders of Life-Giving Wounds, a ministry for Catholic adult children of divorce that allows them to discuss their pain and experience Christ's healing. The Meolas also share resources they offer, including online or in-person retreats, support groups, and more.

Episode 62: How Can You Help? Hurricane Response with Adam Fuselier

October 11th, 2021  |  25 mins 55 secs

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Multiple natural disasters have left many of our brothers and sisters, especially those in Louisiana, in great need. Today we are joined by Adam Fuselier, managing director of Dumb Ox Ministries. He discusses ways we can support our brothers and sisters affected by tragedy.

Episode 61: Navigating Tough Conversations with Samantha Povlock of FemCatholic

October 4th, 2021  |  16 mins 54 secs

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Samantha Povlock, the founder of FemCatholic, discusses how to navigate tough conversations and shares resources we can use to be a part of challenging dialogues.

Episode 60: Raising Your Consciousness about Ethical Fashion with Veronica Marrinan of Litany NYC

September 27th, 2021  |  21 mins 7 secs

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Is ethical and sustainable shopping attainable? If so, how do you do it? Join us this week as we talk about fashion and consumer responsibility with Veronica Marrinan, founder of Litany NYC fashion brand.

Episode 59: The Danger of Purity Culture with Hannah Gutierrez

September 20th, 2021  |  16 mins 54 secs

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Let's talk purity culture! In this episode, Hannah Gutierrez, formerly with the Culture Project, talks about sexual education and how to find balance in our hyper-sexualized world. Gutierrez hopes that people recognize their value and worth to live a life of virtue free of shame and open to God's mercy.

Episode 58: A Catholic Response to Talking About Suicide with Deacon Shoener

September 13th, 2021  |  31 mins 26 secs

In this special episode, we talk about how the Church responds to mental illness and suicide. Deacon Ed Shoener shares the story of the tragic death of his daughter Katie and the power of community after loss.

Episode 57: Where Do We Go from Here? The Church and the Covid-19 Pandemic

September 7th, 2021  |  34 mins 24 secs

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How do we live our lives as joyful Catholics after a pandemic? How do we re-enter parish life? Join us this week as Fr. Blake Britton discusses how to find joy amid anxiety.

Episode 56: Children and the Mental Health Crisis with Jasmyn Joubert

August 30th, 2021  |  31 mins 7 secs

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This past year has brought its fair share of challenges, especially in regard to the mental health of children. School counselor Jasmyn Joubert discusses how to help kids navigate difficult times.