Ave Spotlight

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.

Episode 55: The 5 Stages of Self-Change with Regina Boyd

August 23rd, 2021  |  27 mins 21 secs

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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.

Episode 54: Diversity of Femininity with Rachel Wong

August 16th, 2021  |  26 mins 23 secs

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This one is for the ladies! What does diversity of femininity in the Church look like? Join Chenele Shaw as she talks feminine genius with Rachel Wong, host of The Feminine Genius Podcast.

Episode 53: Called to Create with Christie Peters of Every Sacred Sunday

August 9th, 2021  |  24 mins 2 secs

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Going from college roommates to business owners wasn't an easy feat for Christie Peters and Kassie Manning, cocreators of Every Sacred Sunday, a popular weekly Mass journal. Join us this week as we chat with Peters about using her creative talent to share her love of the Mass and the Gospel with others.

Episode 52: Mariana Pimiento (Big Apple Catholic) on Being Called to Mission

August 2nd, 2021  |  25 mins 20 secs

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As a young teen, Mariana Pimiento, aka Big Apple Catholic, dreamt of moving to New York City. While in the Big Apple, she fell away from the faith until she was invited to Mass and dinner by a street missionary. Hear more from Pimiento on how God called her to missionary work with FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic University Students.

Episode 51: Q&A on Women’s Health with Dr. Monique Ruberu

July 26th, 2021  |  30 mins 15 secs

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Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life ObGyn, answers submitted questions on women's health, Natural Family Planning, and contraception. Ruberu shares a wealth of information to empower women and enhance the love of spouses. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Episode 50: Addiction, Sobriety, and Embracing Community with Scott Weeman

July 19th, 2021  |  28 mins 24 secs

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Can the sacraments help on the journey to sobriety? Scott Weeman shows us that the answer is "absolutely" as he shares his amazing story of how his faith brought him from battling his addiction to being a thriving, sober father of three.

Episode 49: Tommy Tighe on Saints Who Struggled with Mental Health Issues

July 12th, 2021  |  26 mins 36 secs

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Can we be saints and struggle with mental illness? Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Tommy Tighe on this special episode where they talk about saints who strived for holiness and struggled with mental illness.

Episode 48: Meg Hunter-Kilmer Spotlight on a Saint

July 6th, 2021  |  19 mins 59 secs

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Let's talk saints! Author and speaker Meg Hunter-Kilmer discusses St. Mark Ji Tianxiang who, although he struggled with addiction throughout his life, lived with great faith.

Episode 47: Regina Boyd on Mental Health

June 28th, 2021  |  23 mins 47 secs

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Let's talk about mental health: Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Regina Boyd on this special episode where they answer listener questions about everything from managing anxiety to going to therapy.

Episode 46: Faith and Science with Jennifer Nolan

June 21st, 2021  |  26 mins 21 secs

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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!

Episode 45: Lessons of Fatherhood with Oluwaseun Ogunmodede

June 14th, 2021  |  18 mins 8 secs

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.

Episode 44: The Sacred Heart of Jesus with Emily Jaminet

June 7th, 2021  |  18 mins 9 secs

Emily Jaminet discusses how devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus influenced her life and that of her family. She also talks about her book Secrets of the Sacred Heart.

Episode 43: Living Mercifully with Mary Pezzulo

June 1st, 2021  |  17 mins 50 secs

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