web02.fireside.fm Sat, 16 May 2026 00:37:51 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Feminine Genius” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/feminine%20genius Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -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 191: Motherhood’s Humble Confidence feat. Pamela Rivera https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/191 533f540d-c7c6-4272-913d-c8db68be0478 Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 191 Motherhood’s Humble Confidence feat. Pamela Rivera full Ave Maria Press In this episode, my wife, Pamela Rivera, joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how motherhood changes when our prayer life and interior life begin to deepen. Pam encourages listeners to embrace humility, rediscover the beauty of silence, and make space for the Lord to speak in the quiet moments of Adoration. Sometimes what our souls need most is less noise and more time in God’s presence. In this conversation, we explore: Why pride stands in opposition to the feminine genius How trust in God’s providence grows when we take courageous leaps of faith Whether marriage is more like a football team or a track team—and why the difference matters Plus, I sit down with my own mother to ask one simple question: “What was I like as a kid?” 53:40 no <p>In this episode, my wife, Pamela Rivera, joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how motherhood changes when our prayer life and interior life begin to deepen. Pam encourages listeners to embrace humility, rediscover the beauty of silence, and make space for the Lord to speak in the quiet moments of Adoration. Sometimes what our souls need most is less noise and more time in God’s presence.</p> <p>In this conversation, we explore:</p> <ul> <li>Why pride stands in opposition to the feminine genius</li> <li>How trust in God’s providence grows when we take courageous leaps of faith</li> <li>Whether marriage is more like a football team or a track team—and why the difference matters</li> </ul> <p>Plus, I sit down with my own mother to ask one simple question: “What was I like as a kid?”</p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>) </p> Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Mother's Day, Oscar Rivera, Pamela Rivera, Catholic podcast, feminine genius, motherhood, marriage, humility, prayer, Eucharistic Adoration In this episode, my wife, Pamela Rivera, joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how motherhood changes when our prayer life and interior life begin to deepen. Pam encourages listeners to embrace humility, rediscover the beauty of silence, and make space for the Lord to speak in the quiet moments of Adoration. Sometimes what our souls need most is less noise and more time in God’s presence.

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why pride stands in opposition to the feminine genius
  • How trust in God’s providence grows when we take courageous leaps of faith
  • Whether marriage is more like a football team or a track team—and why the difference matters

Plus, I sit down with my own mother to ask one simple question: “What was I like as a kid?”

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/)

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]]> In this episode, my wife, Pamela Rivera, joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how motherhood changes when our prayer life and interior life begin to deepen. Pam encourages listeners to embrace humility, rediscover the beauty of silence, and make space for the Lord to speak in the quiet moments of Adoration. Sometimes what our souls need most is less noise and more time in God’s presence.

In this conversation, we explore:

  • Why pride stands in opposition to the feminine genius
  • How trust in God’s providence grows when we take courageous leaps of faith
  • Whether marriage is more like a football team or a track team—and why the difference matters

Plus, I sit down with my own mother to ask one simple question: “What was I like as a kid?”

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/)

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]]> Episode 111: Women and Sports with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/111 ae90be67-0ef4-43ef-acd1-8ee6bda327b0 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:45:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 111 Women and Sports with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete full Ave Maria Press Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it! 21:48 no <p>Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it! </p> Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Chenele Shaw, Samantha Kelley, FIERCE Athlete, female athletes, feminine genius, support for female athletes Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it!

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  • Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious' co-founder, Scott Williams. 5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly growing company that makes not only socks but t-shirts, stickers, onesies, and coffee mugs. Their flagship product—socks--comes in a variety of sizes and styles. From one size fits most, to kids sizes, XL for those with extra large feet, and no-show styles, there's a sock that can fit in anyone's sock drawer. If you appreciate good Catholic humor and puns, check out their t-shirts, featuring saints and fun, punny phrases like, “Never go without your wingman” with an image of St. Michael on it. Sock Religious products make the perfect gifts for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, First Communion, Confirmation, Christmas, the list goes on... Step on over to SockReligious.com and check it out! Use Code AveSpotlight15 for 15% off your order!
  • Learn More About FIERCE Athlete — WE HELP FEMALE ATHLETES THRIVE We envision a world in which every female athlete knows her identity in Christ and lives a full, integrated life. To realize this vision, our mission is to promote true and authentic identity and femininity within female athletics.
  • Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram
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