Ave Spotlight
with Oscar Rivera
Displaying Episode 1 - 10 of 12 in total of Ave Spotlight with the tag “catholicism”.
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Episode 167: High School Seniors Take Over Ave Spotlight
June 9th, 2025 | 40 mins 5 secs
ave maria press, ave spotlight, catholic church, catholicism, high school seniors, oscar rivera, sharing the faith
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.
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Episode 149: Manhood Derailed: How to Get Back on Track with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers
September 30th, 2024 | 24 mins 51 secs
authentic male spirituality and fatherhood, ave maria press, ave spotlight, catholicism, deacon harold burke-sivers, ephesians 5, manhood, oscar rivera
In this episode, Oscar talks with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers to explore his roots in Barbados and his lifelong passion for trains. Together, we uncover fascinating insights about trains, drawing a powerful analogy between the mechanics of cruise control and the state of modern manhood. Just as a train can coast smoothly when balanced and under the right conditions, the same applies to men navigating life. However, without that balance, cruise control can lead to disaster—much like how many men today risk becoming either overly dominant or too passive. Are we facing a derailment of manhood in today’s society? This conversation is both eye-opening and provocative, offering a fresh perspective that’s sure to spark deep reflection.
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Episode 47: Regina Boyd on Mental Health
June 28th, 2021 | 23 mins 47 secs
anxiety, ave maria press, ave spotlight, catholicism, counseling, depression, mental health, regina boyd, therapy
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.
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Episode 15: A Day in the Life of a Country Priest
November 23rd, 2020 | 18 mins 59 secs
catholic, catholicism, cover, priest, priesthood
Fr. Edward Looney, a pastor of two parishes in the diocese of Green Bay and author of A Heart Like Mary’s, discusses his daily life as a priest and shares how he makes time for prayer, connecting with family, and writing.
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Learning New Saints
November 2nd, 2020 | 16 mins 23 secs
ave spotlight, catholicism, saints
Meg Hunter-Kilmer, a Catholic blogger and speaker who is known as the "Hobo for Christ," discusses how learning the stories of the saints, especially those who are lesser-known, is an opportunity to grow in personal holiness.
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Episode 11: The Indispensable Role of Women in the Church
October 19th, 2020 | 24 mins 34 secs
ave maria press, catholicism, church, women
Jessica McMillan explores the role of women in ministry and authority in the Church. She also discusses women’s understanding of themselves, what they have to offer, and their unique wisdom and insight.
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Episode 10: Christ in the Storm
October 12th, 2020 | 22 mins 32 secs
ave explores, ave spotlight, catholicism, covid-19, faith, pontifex, pope francis, rome, urbi et orbi, vatican
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 7: Black Lives are Sacred
September 21st, 2020 | 23 mins 27 secs
ave maria press, ave spotlight, black lives matter, blm, catholicism, faith, racism
Chenele Shaw talks about her experiences of racism and how it’s affected her relationship with God and explains how recognizing and resting in the sacredness of Black lives is more important than merely acknowledging that Black lives matter.
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Episode 6: Sharing Faith with Kids
September 14th, 2020 | 24 mins 17 secs
ave maria press, catechism, catholic, catholicism, faith, faith sharing, jared dees, religion, religion teacher
Catholic author and speaker Jared Dees talks about how sharing faith with kids is not only an essential part of the mission of a family, but a great way for parents to engage more with the faith themselves.
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Episode 5: Parenting through the Pandemic
September 7th, 2020 | 58 mins 7 secs
ave explores, ave maria press, catholicism, covid-19, faith, family, gaffigan, pandemic
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.