web02.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:08:18 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Catholic Church” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/catholic%20church Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 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 187: Prayer That Changes Everything Fr. Josh Johnson https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/187 a2e51ced-0108-41b2-ade1-4b289054f2c1 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 187 Prayer That Changes Everything Fr. Josh Johnson full Ave Maria Press Fr. Josh Johnson shares his journey from spiritual searching to the priesthood and how prayer became the anchor of his life. In this episode of Ave Spotlight, he reflects on the universal call to holiness and the power of scripture to help us hear God’s voice. Slow down, listen, and rediscover how prayer can draw you into deeper relationship with God. 31:06 no Fr. Josh Johnson shares his journey from spiritual searching to the priesthood and how prayer became the anchor of his life. In this episode of Ave Spotlight, he reflects on the universal call to holiness and the power of scripture to help us hear God’s voice. Slow down, listen, and rediscover how prayer can draw you into deeper relationship with God. 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 Maria Press, Oscar Rivera, Fr Josh Johnson, prayer, scripture, call to holiness, free podcast for Catholics, Catholic faith, Catholic Church Fr. Josh Johnson shares his journey from spiritual searching to the priesthood and how prayer became the anchor of his life. In this episode of Ave Spotlight, he reflects on the universal call to holiness and the power of scripture to help us hear God’s voice. Slow down, listen, and rediscover how prayer can draw you into deeper relationship with God.

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]]> 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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]]> 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 184: Influencers, Algorithms, and the Psalms with Emily Mentock https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/184 fa453110-01ea-4c0e-ad5e-39892ad1acbc Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 184 Influencers, Algorithms, and the Psalms with Emily Mentock full Ave Maria Press Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding. Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures. 34:42 no Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding. Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures. Check out Emily's Lenten devotional Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026 (https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-with-the-psalms-lent-2026) 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, Praying with the Psalms, Lent, Easter, 2026, Catholicism, Catholic Church, Psalms, podcast for Catholics, digital evangelization Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we explore what it means to cultivate an authentic online presence rooted in digital mission—not personal branding.

Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.

Check out Emily's Lenten devotional Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026

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Together, we discuss the importance of resisting the pressure to “perform” as influencers by staying grounded in prayer, humility, and parish life. We also look to King David as a surprising model of influence and reflect on why the Psalms remain one of the Church’s most powerful—and underused—spiritual treasures.

Check out Emily's Lenten devotional Praying with the Psalms: 3-Minute Devotions for Lent and Holy Week 2026

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]]> Episode 167: High School Seniors Take Over Ave Spotlight https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/167 194c7dbd-498a-4280-93aa-14f1c50f5b87 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 167 High School Seniors Take Over Ave Spotlight full Ave Maria Press On this episode, Oscars talks to high school seniors from public, private and Catholic Schools about their Catholic experience in each of their school settings. This conversation is not only eye opening but hopeful. These teens are not the future of the Church, but the RIGHT NOW of the Church. 40:05 no On this episode, Oscar talks to high school seniors from public, private and Catholic Schools about their Catholic experience in each of their school settings. This conversation is not only eye opening but hopeful. These teens are not the future of the Church, but the *RIGHT NOW *of the Church. Justin Dery of Dery Music & Media donated his time, talent, and equipment for this episode. 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, high school seniors, sharing the faith, Oscar Rivera, Catholic Church, Catholicism, Ave Maria Press On this episode, Oscar talks to high school seniors from public, private and Catholic Schools about their Catholic experience in each of their school settings. This conversation is not only eye opening but hopeful.

These teens are not the future of the Church, but the **RIGHT NOW **of the Church.

Justin Dery of Dery Music & Media donated his time, talent, and equipment for this episode.

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]]> On this episode, Oscar talks to high school seniors from public, private and Catholic Schools about their Catholic experience in each of their school settings. This conversation is not only eye opening but hopeful.

These teens are not the future of the Church, but the **RIGHT NOW **of the Church.

Justin Dery of Dery Music & Media donated his time, talent, and equipment for this episode.

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