web01.fireside.fm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:26:01 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Ave Explores” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/ave%20explores Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today. en-us episodic with Oscar Rivera Ave Maria Press Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today. no Catholic, news, pop culture, Faith, hope, Ave Maria Press Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Episode 186: More Than Language with Deacon Charlie Echeverry https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/186 9e48b1ae-1697-41f6-9947-349ab3db60de Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 186 More Than Language with Deacon Charlie Echeverry full Ave Maria Press Oscar sits down with Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the intersection of Latino culture and Catholic faith in a rapidly changing America. Drawing from his book Blind Spot, Deacon Charlie explains why language is only a tool—while culture is the true gateway to evangelization. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime moment to the real risks of syncretism and cultural Catholicism, this conversation challenges the Church to move beyond simple translation strategies and toward authentic cultural integration rooted firmly in truth. 55:23 no In this episode of Ave Spotlight, Oscar sits down with Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the intersection of Latino culture and Catholic faith in a rapidly changing America. Drawing from his book Blind Spot (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/blind-spot-the-evangelizing-power-of-latino-culture), Deacon Charlie explains why language is only a tool—while culture is the true gateway to evangelization. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime moment to the real risks of syncretism and cultural Catholicism, this conversation challenges the Church to move beyond simple translation strategies and toward authentic cultural integration rooted firmly in truth. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Spotlight, Ave Explores, Oscar Rivera, Blind Spot, Latino Catholics, Catholic Church, Deacon Charlie Echeverry In this episode of Ave Spotlight, Oscar sits down with Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the intersection of Latino culture and Catholic faith in a rapidly changing America. Drawing from his book Blind Spot, Deacon Charlie explains why language is only a tool—while culture is the true gateway to evangelization. From Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime moment to the real risks of syncretism and cultural Catholicism, this conversation challenges the Church to move beyond simple translation strategies and toward authentic cultural integration rooted firmly in truth.

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]]> Episode 146: Oscar Rivera is Welcomed to the Ave Podcast Family by Katie McGrady https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/146 8f443a24-1c76-4958-91cd-e889b068268c Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 146 Oscar Rivera is Welcomed to the Ave Podcast Family by Katie McGrady full Ave Maria Press In this new episode of Ave Spotlight, host Oscar Rivera sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady—host of Ave Explores and The Katie McGrady Show on Sirius XM. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics. 26:27 no In this new episode of Ave Spotlight, host Oscar Rivera sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady—host of Ave Explores and The Katie McGrady Show on Sirius XM. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics. Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/) Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Oscar Rivera, free Catholic podcast, podcast for everyday Catholics, Katie McGrady, Ave Explores, National Eucharistic Congress In this new episode of Ave Spotlight, host Oscar Rivera sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady—host of Ave Explores and The Katie McGrady Show on Sirius XM. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics.

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]]> Episode 89: Faith, Hope, and Love for the Ukrainian Catholic Church with The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/89 417e5c8e-ede8-4953-932c-3d5fa09298a2 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 89 Faith, Hope, and Love for the Ukrainian Catholic Church with The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich full Ave Maria Press The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace. 54:06 no The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace. Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady, Chenele Shaw, the Very Reverend Mark Morozowich, Ave Spotlight,- prayers for Ukraine, The Ukranian Catholic Church The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace.

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]]> The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace.

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]]> Episode 10: Christ in the Storm https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/10 78a7bead-5c12-402f-af1d-84267706dda6 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 10 Christ in the Storm full Ave Maria Press 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. 22:32 no 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. Pope Francis, Pontifex, Covid-19, Vatican, Rome, Urbi et Orbi, Catholicism, Faith, Ave Explores, Ave Spotlight 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 5: Parenting through the Pandemic https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/5 20ec6220-886b-46b6-847d-f4b84a56f724 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 5 Parenting through the Pandemic full Ave Maria Press 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. 58:07 no 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. pandemic, Gaffigan, catholicism, covid-19, faith, family, ave Maria press, ave explores 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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