Ave Spotlight

Episode 133: Catholic Art and Media: Holy Laughter! Conversation with Catholic Comedians Scott Vinci and Carl Kozlowski

November 27th, 2023  |  22 mins 41 secs

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Get ready for a holy dose of laughter on this episode of Ave Spotlight! Join host Chenele as she sits down with Catholic comedians Scott Vinci and Carl Kozlowski. Together, they delve into the transformative power of laughter and the art of not taking life too seriously. Get ready for a joy-filled conversation that explores the lighter side of faith and the beauty of finding humor in the journey.

Episode 132: Best of Ave Spotlight: The Theology of Style with Lillian Fallon

November 13th, 2023  |  18 mins 37 secs

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Lillian Fallon discusses her passion for what she calls a “theology of style”: how to view your personal style through the lens of the Theology of the Body. Through social media, Fallon expresses how personal style is an opportunity “to make visible, what is invisible,” which St. John Paull II identified as the soul of the person.

Episode 131: Multiplayer Miracles: The Community Power of Gaming with Bobby Angel

October 30th, 2023  |  40 mins 38 secs

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"Can I love video games and love the Lord?"

Maybe you’ve encountered people who only see gaming as a waste of time or even a gateway into bad habits. Bobby Angel, however, sees beautiful potential in the games we love and wants to show how gamers can bridge their love of these game with a higher calling towards virtue and heroism.

In this episode of Ave Spotlight, Chenele and Bobby chat about how video games can be a space for finding purpose, beauty, and community in the gaming world, all while embracing the love of the Lord. Whether you're a casual gamer or a passionate one, this discussion will show you that video games have more to do with God than you might have ever imagined.

Episode 130: Compassion in Action: A Greener Future with Maria Benes

October 16th, 2023  |  16 mins 54 secs

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Join us for an exciting episode of Ave Spotlight's Compassion in Action Series! In this special installment, we're diving deep into the world of Environmental Stewardship with our returning guest, Maria Benes.

Discover how everyday people like you and me can make a big impact on our planet. We'll unpack the powerful message of Laudato Si' and unveil practical tips to be eco-conscious without breaking a sweat.

Get ready to be inspired and empowered to take steps toward a greener future that connects Catholic social teaching with real-world environmental action.

Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

Episode 129: Catholic Art and Media: Simple Ways to Live Liturgically with Erica Tighe Campbell

October 2nd, 2023  |  30 mins 39 secs

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Join us in this special episode of our Catholic Art and Media series as we sit down with Erica Tighe Campbell, a talented Catholic artist, and founder of the inspiring ministry, Be a Heart. Erica discusses her latest book, "Living the Seasons," exploring the profound connection between faith, creativity, and the simple ways to live liturgically. Discover the transformative power of creating art within the context of spirituality, and gain insight into Erica's mission to infuse the world with beauty and faith through her remarkable work. Tune in for a captivating conversation that will leave you inspired and uplifted!

Episode 128: Catholic Art and Media: From Inspiration to Creation with Valerie Delgado of Pax.Beloved

September 18th, 2023  |  20 mins 33 secs

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God loves to speak to us through our gifts. This is what Valerie Delgado learned when she had a dry spell in her prayer life and leaned into her love of art. Through drawing she not only grew closer in her own relationship with the Lord, but also found that she could help others through her work.

In this episode of the Ave Spotlight Catholic Art and Media series, Valerie shares this story with Chenele, as well as how it led to her current calling and the creation of Pax.Beloved. They also discuss how Christians can express and nurture their faith through art and how Catholic artists contribute to the Universal Church by offering so many different depictions of beauty to reach the hearts of people with different tastes, backgrounds, or stories.

Episode 127: Compassion in Action: Solidarity and the Gospel of Food with Fr. Leo Patalinghug

September 4th, 2023  |  18 mins 5 secs

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In the second episode of Ave Spotlight’s Compassion in Action series, guest Fr. Leo Patalinghug of Plating Grace chats with Chenele about why Jesus used meals to create solidarity and how we as Christians can continue to do that today. He also shares how a meal with others not only satisfies our physical hunger, but also our deepest craving to be known, loved, heard, and seen. Discover through Fr. Leo’s stories how this healing presence of community mixed with the joy of feasting can bridge gaps, combat marginalization, and build authentic connections.

Episode 126: Catholic Art and Media: Catholic Music with Will Hickl of Novum Records

August 21st, 2023  |  23 mins 21 secs

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Can the music you listen to be a bop AND spiritually nourishing?

Join us this week on episode 2 of our Catholic Art and Media Series as Chenele sits down with Will Hickl of NOVUM Records to explain that, no, you don’t have to sacrifice good sound for good messages. Will shares how thanks to the easy access of streaming, on platforms such as Spotify, there has been a new Renaissance for Catholic musicians to share their talents and create music that is wholesome and fun.

Whether you are an artist who wants to learn the ins and outs of the Catholic music scene or a music lover who is curious about how the tunes you dance to get produced, this episode offers you an insider view of how we can reclaim the beauty of music.

Episode 125: Compassion in Action: The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers with Sam Povlock of FemCatholic

August 7th, 2023  |  13 mins 58 secs

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Join us this week as we talk with Sam Povlock of FemCatholic all about a truly dignified workplace. We talk paid leave, corporate balance, and the definition of work. You don’t want to miss it!

Episode 124: Catholic Art and Media Series: The Future of Faithful Media with Tanner Kalina

July 24th, 2023  |  26 mins 9 secs

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In the first episode of our series on Catholic Art and Media, Chenele Shaw is joined by Catholic evangelist Tanner Kalina. They talk about the power of using social media as a tool of evangelization, Hollywood, Tik-Tok, and the Eucharistic Revival. You don’t want to miss it!