web02.fireside.fm Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:05:22 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Human Dignity” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/human%20dignity Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -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 182: Human Dignity Isn’t Optional featuring Gloria Purvis https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/182 bd382a17-5507-4861-ba0f-bc0a79ad3a39 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 182 Human Dignity Isn’t Optional featuring Gloria Purvis full Ave Maria Press Gloria Purvis joins Oscar for a powerful dialogue on faith, race, and the Church’s call to uphold human dignity with no qualifiers. When rightly understood scripture demands justice rooted in love not just law. From Southern roots and Catholic School discipline to the Church’s response to racial injustice, Gloria challenges listeners to confront false narratives and reclaim justice and equity rooted in our rich faith. 54:01 no Gloria Purvis joins Oscar for a powerful dialogue on faith, race, and the Church’s call to uphold human dignity with no qualifiers. When rightly understood scripture demands justice rooted in love not just law. From Southern roots and Catholic School discipline to the Church’s response to racial injustice, Gloria challenges listeners to confront false narratives and reclaim justice and equity rooted in our rich faith. 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, Gloria Purvis, human dignity, justice, equity, podcast for everyday Catholics Gloria Purvis joins Oscar for a powerful dialogue on faith, race, and the Church’s call to uphold human dignity with no qualifiers. When rightly understood scripture demands justice rooted in love not just law. From Southern roots and Catholic School discipline to the Church’s response to racial injustice, Gloria challenges listeners to confront false narratives and reclaim justice and equity rooted in our rich faith.

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]]> Episode 176: Seeing with the Heart: Dignity, Respect, and Down Syndrome with John Paul Von Arx https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/176 a740a475-c06b-480d-af69-f975414d4142 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 176 Seeing with the Heart: Dignity, Respect, and Down Syndrome with John Paul Von Arx full Ave Maria Press Country singer and songwriter John Paul Von Arx joins Oscar for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation about what it truly means to see the image of God in every person. We talk about human dignity, authentic respect, and how to move beyond superficial inclusion when engaging with people who have Down syndrome or other disabilities. From lessons learned in MMA fights to everyday encounters that challenge our perceptions, this episode invites you to see others—especially those the world overlooks—with new eyes and a fuller heart. 41:51 no Country singer and songwriter John Paul Von Arx joins Oscar for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation about what it truly means to see the image of God in every person. We talk about human dignity, authentic respect, and how to move beyond superficial inclusion when engaging with people who have Down syndrome or other disabilities. From lessons learned in MMA fights to everyday encounters that challenge our perceptions, this episode invites you to see others—especially those the world overlooks—with new eyes and a fuller heart. 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, human dignity, respect life, Down Syndrome, John Paul Von Arx Country singer and songwriter John Paul Von Arx joins Oscar for a heartfelt and uplifting conversation about what it truly means to see the image of God in every person. We talk about human dignity, authentic respect, and how to move beyond superficial inclusion when engaging with people who have Down syndrome or other disabilities. From lessons learned in MMA fights to everyday encounters that challenge our perceptions, this episode invites you to see others—especially those the world overlooks—with new eyes and a fuller heart.

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]]> Episode 137: Compassion in Action: Self-Knowledge and a Pro-Life Society with Leah A. Jacobson https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/137 1cb82c77-90d0-42a5-8c1b-e2d564551400 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 137 Compassion in Action: Self-Knowledge and a Pro-Life Society with Leah A. Jacobson full Ave Maria Press On this episode of our Compassion in Action Series, Chenele sits down with Leah Jacobson to explore the profound connection between understanding and the fabric of society. Leah delves into the idea that a deeper comprehension of our bodies can pave the way for a consistently pro-life community. Join the conversation as Leah shares her experiences and insights, including her work with Guiding Star, a ministry committed to offering holistic healthcare to women. Tune in! 26:04 no On this episode of our Compassion in Action Series, Chenele sits down with Leah Jacobson to explore the profound connection between understanding and the fabric of society. Leah delves into the idea that a deeper comprehension of our bodies can pave the way for a consistently pro-life community. Join the conversation as Leah shares her experiences and insights, including her work with Guiding Star, a ministry committed to offering holistic healthcare to women. 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, Chenele Shaw, Leah A. Jacobson, Compassion in Action series, The Guiding Star Project, pro-life, human dignity, Catholic Social Teaching, Social Justice, dignity of women, healthcare for women On this episode of our Compassion in Action Series, Chenele sits down with Leah Jacobson to explore the profound connection between understanding and the fabric of society. Leah delves into the idea that a deeper comprehension of our bodies can pave the way for a consistently pro-life community. Join the conversation as Leah shares her experiences and insights, including her work with Guiding Star, a ministry committed to offering holistic healthcare to women.

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]]> Episode 123: Compassion in Action Series: An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching with Maria Benes https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/123 a19337c4-2b20-4fc0-89e6-d87510f6cf3a Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 123 Compassion in Action Series: An introduction to Catholic Social Teaching with Maria Benes full Ave Maria Press In this first episode of our Compassion in Action series, Chenele Shaw and Maria Benes provide an overview of Catholic Social Teaching and its significance in the modern world. Maria sheds light on the key principles and values that guide these teachings. 24:18 no In this first episode of our Compassion in Action series, Chenele Shaw and Maria Benes provide an overview of Catholic Social Teaching and its significance in the modern world. Maria sheds light on the key principles and values that guide these teachings. Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Catholic Social Teaching, Compassion in Action series, Chenele Shaw, Maria Benes, podcast for the everyday Catholic, human dignity, principles of Catholic Social Teaching In this first episode of our Compassion in Action series, Chenele Shaw and Maria Benes provide an overview of Catholic Social Teaching and its significance in the modern world. Maria sheds light on the key principles and values that guide these teachings.

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