web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:35:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Podcast For The Everyday Catholic” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/podcast%20for%20the%20everyday%20catholic Mon, 27 Oct 2025 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 177: Focused Faith with ADHD with Teresa Violette https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/177 a13ba6c2-adbc-4667-adca-9024c1c6fe15 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 177 Focused Faith with ADHD with Teresa Violette full Ave Maria Press Oscar Rivera welcomes Teresa Violette, Training Director at the CatholicPsych Institute, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about living with ADHD through a Catholic lens. Teresa shares her story of being diagnosed as an adult and reflects on the misconceptions around ADHD—why it’s more than just “not paying attention,” and how even the name might need a rethink. Together, they discuss the challenges of executive functioning, the struggle to stay focused in prayer, and the beauty of seeing one’s unique wiring as a gift from God. Discover how God works powerfully in our scattered moments and uses even our imperfect focus to draw us closer to him. 48:56 no Oscar Rivera welcomes Teresa Violette, Training Director at the CatholicPsych Institute, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about living with ADHD through a Catholic lens. Teresa shares her story of being diagnosed as an adult and reflects on the misconceptions around ADHD—why it’s more than just “not paying attention,” and how even the name might need a rethink. Together, they discuss the challenges of executive functioning, the struggle to stay focused in prayer, and the beauty of seeing one’s unique wiring as a gift from God. Discover how God works powerfully in our scattered moments and uses even our imperfect focus to draw us closer to him. 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, ADHD, Teresa Violette, CatholicPsych Institute, Catholic podcast, podcast for the everyday Catholic Oscar Rivera welcomes Teresa Violette, Training Director at the CatholicPsych Institute, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about living with ADHD through a Catholic lens. Teresa shares her story of being diagnosed as an adult and reflects on the misconceptions around ADHD—why it’s more than just “not paying attention,” and how even the name might need a rethink. Together, they discuss the challenges of executive functioning, the struggle to stay focused in prayer, and the beauty of seeing one’s unique wiring as a gift from God. Discover how God works powerfully in our scattered moments and uses even our imperfect focus to draw us closer to him.

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]]> Episode 174: The Power of Rhythm and Light for Our Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Health with Andrew Laubacher https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/174 d48d336f-441c-4088-be00-bec0890fdbe5 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 174 The Power of Rhythm and Light for Our Mental, Spiritual, and Physical Health with Andrew Laubacher full Ave Maria Press Oscar talks to Andrew Laubacher to explore how faith, fitness and intentional living can free humanity from a digital overload. They talk about morning routines, circadian rhythms, and the power of the sun, then they dive into technology impacts on the rhythm of life and mental health. Inspired by Saint Carlo Acutis, Andrew shares practical wisdom on digital detox, balance, and the importance of connection (person-to-person) in a distracted world. It time to shine a spotlight on how humanity and reality need to be in union again. 46:22 no Oscar talks to Andrew Laubacher to explore how faith, fitness and intentional living can free humanity from a digital overload. They talk about morning routines, circadian rhythms, and the power of the sun, then they dive into technology impacts on the rhythm of life and mental health. Inspired by Saint Carlo Acutis, Andrew shares practical wisdom on digital detox, balance, and the importance of connection (person-to-person) in a distracted world. It time to shine a spotlight on how humanity and reality need to be in union again. Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung at the beach and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he partied hard. After a serious wake-up call, he decided to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference where he found God. That changed his life. ALOB received degrees in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University. 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, faith, wellness, Ave Maria Press, Andrew Laubacher, ALOB, free Catholic podcast, podcast for the everyday Catholic Oscar talks to Andrew Laubacher to explore how faith, fitness and intentional living can free humanity from a digital overload. They talk about morning routines, circadian rhythms, and the power of the sun, then they dive into technology impacts on the rhythm of life and mental health. Inspired by Saint Carlo Acutis, Andrew shares practical wisdom on digital detox, balance, and the importance of connection (person-to-person) in a distracted world. It time to shine a spotlight on how humanity and reality need to be in union again.

Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung at the beach and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he partied hard. After a serious wake-up call, he decided to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference where he found God. That changed his life. ALOB received degrees in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University.

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Andrew Laubacher, aka ALOB, was raised in Ventura, California, where he attended Mass, played many sports, hung at the beach and was always into music. He attended Catholic school before switching to a public school because he was “tired of the Catholic rules.” In high school, he partied hard. After a serious wake-up call, he decided to attend a Steubenville Youth Conference where he found God. That changed his life. ALOB received degrees in theology and philosophy from Franciscan University.

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]]> Episode 173: Pier Giorgio Frassati and the Wonder of Virtuous Living with Bobby Angel https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/173 a8a5fd15-ca49-48d9-b2f6-32eba466ca20 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 173 Pier Giorgio Frassati and the Wonder of Virtuous Living with Bobby Angel full Ave Maria Press In a noisy, distracted world, how do we recover a sense of awe before God? Oscar and Bobby Angel explore the power of silence, the gift of nature, and the witness of saints like Pier Giorgio Frassati. They unpack how digital overload can dull our wonder, why stepping away from screens matters, and how small encounters with grace can lead to lifelong transformation. Bobby also shares moments from his own faith journey that show how living fully present opens us to God’s beauty. 38:11 no *In a noisy, distracted world, how do we recover a sense of awe before God? * Oscar and Bobby Angel explore the power of silence, the gift of nature, and the witness of saints like Pier Giorgio Frassati. They unpack how digital overload can dull our wonder, why stepping away from screens matters, and how small encounters with grace can lead to lifelong transformation. Bobby also shares moments from his own faith journey that show how living fully present opens us to God’s beauty. 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, Bobby Angel, Ave Maria Press, Oscar Rivera, The Frassati Field Guide, Gaming and the Heroic Life, Carlo Acutis, canonization, Pier Giorgio Frassati *In a noisy, distracted world, how do we recover a sense of awe before God? *

Oscar and Bobby Angel explore the power of silence, the gift of nature, and the witness of saints like Pier Giorgio Frassati. They unpack how digital overload can dull our wonder, why stepping away from screens matters, and how small encounters with grace can lead to lifelong transformation. Bobby also shares moments from his own faith journey that show how living fully present opens us to God’s beauty.

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Oscar and Bobby Angel explore the power of silence, the gift of nature, and the witness of saints like Pier Giorgio Frassati. They unpack how digital overload can dull our wonder, why stepping away from screens matters, and how small encounters with grace can lead to lifelong transformation. Bobby also shares moments from his own faith journey that show how living fully present opens us to God’s beauty.

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]]> Episode 163: Last Week of Lent: Finish Strong with Oscar Rivera https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/163 cc645ab2-ca78-43f3-9ac3-1466a5a24c29 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 163 Last Week of Lent: Finish Strong with Oscar Rivera full Ave Maria Press As we enter the final week of Lent, host Oscar Rivera reminds us that it’s not the time to dwell on any shortcomings in our almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. Instead, it’s a moment to refocus, recommit, and finish strong. Whether your Lent has gone exactly as planned or felt a bit off track, these last few days offer a powerful opportunity to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and spiritual growth. In this episode, Oscar shares encouragement and practical wisdom to help you make this final stretch count—so you can prepare your heart for the joy and renewal of Easter. 21:02 no As we enter the final week of Lent, host Oscar Rivera reminds us that it’s not the time to dwell on any shortcomings in our almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. Instead, it’s a moment to refocus, recommit, and finish strong. Whether your Lent has gone exactly as planned or felt a bit off track, these last few days offer a powerful opportunity to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and spiritual growth. In this episode, Oscar shares encouragement and practical wisdom to help you make this final stretch count—so you can prepare your heart for the joy and renewal of Easter. 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, Lent, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, free Catholic podcast, podcast for the everyday Catholic, how is Lent going for you As we enter the final week of Lent, host Oscar Rivera reminds us that it’s not the time to dwell on any shortcomings in our almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. Instead, it’s a moment to refocus, recommit, and finish strong. Whether your Lent has gone exactly as planned or felt a bit off track, these last few days offer a powerful opportunity to embrace the spirit of sacrifice and spiritual growth. In this episode, Oscar shares encouragement and practical wisdom to help you make this final stretch count—so you can prepare your heart for the joy and renewal of Easter.

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]]> Episode 156: Kickstart the New Year with Humility, Resilience, and Discipline with Alex Gotay https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/156 2f1a1b77-31cf-488f-b17c-d2d0fed8722c Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 156 Kickstart the New Year with Humility, Resilience, and Discipline with Alex Gotay full Ave Maria Press Step into 2025 with renewed purpose! In this episode, Alex Gotay—Catholic speaker, Marine, and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor—explores how resilience, humility, and discipline can transform your life. Drawing inspiration from the WWII film The Six Triple Eight, Alex unpacks why resolutions often fail and how perseverance shapes character. Discover how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goes beyond self-defense, offering lessons in faith, discipline, and spiritual growth. This powerful conversation blends faith, fitness, and fortitude to inspire growth in mind, body, and spirit for the year ahead. As you listen, reflect on your own resolutions: How can you incorporate humility, resilience, and faith into your journey this year? 33:56 no Step into 2025 with renewed purpose! In this episode, Alex Gotay—Catholic speaker, Marine, and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor—explores how resilience, humility, and discipline can transform your life. Drawing inspiration from the WWII film_ The Six Triple Eight_, Alex unpacks why resolutions often fail and how perseverance shapes character. Discover how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goes beyond self-defense, offering lessons in faith, discipline, and spiritual growth. This powerful conversation blends faith, fitness, and fortitude to inspire growth in mind, body, and spirit for the year ahead. As you listen, reflect on your own resolutions: How can you incorporate humility, resilience, and faith into your journey this year? 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, Alex Gotay, New Year's resolutions, faith, discipline, spiritual growth, Catholic podcast, podcast for the everyday Catholic, The Six Triple Eight Step into 2025 with renewed purpose! In this episode, Alex Gotay—Catholic speaker, Marine, and 4th Degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor—explores how resilience, humility, and discipline can transform your life. Drawing inspiration from the WWII film_ The Six Triple Eight_, Alex unpacks why resolutions often fail and how perseverance shapes character. Discover how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu goes beyond self-defense, offering lessons in faith, discipline, and spiritual growth. This powerful conversation blends faith, fitness, and fortitude to inspire growth in mind, body, and spirit for the year ahead.

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As you listen, reflect on your own resolutions: How can you incorporate humility, resilience, and faith into your journey this year?

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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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]]> Episode 119: Finding Hope and Healing from Sexual Addiction with Rachael Killackey https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/119 0db577d2-4f40-43ea-834e-c25b26f81657 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 119 Finding Hope and Healing from Sexual Addiction with Rachael Killackey full Ave Maria Press On this episode, Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Chenele to talk about sexual addiction, pornography, community, and rediscovering true intimacy with God. It’s a powerful discussion that you won’t want to miss! 24:55 no On this episode, Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Chenele to talk about sexual addiction, pornography, community, and rediscovering true intimacy with God. It’s a powerful discussion that you won’t want to miss! Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Chenele Shaw, podcast for the everyday Catholic, Rachael Killackey, Magdala Ministries, Love in Recovery, overcoming sexual addiction, pornography and women, rediscovering true intimacy with God On this episode, Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Chenele to talk about sexual addiction, pornography, community, and rediscovering true intimacy with God. It’s a powerful discussion that you won’t want to miss!

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]]> Episode 116: True Grit: Being a Man of Virtue with Paul George https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/116 9fcbad2d-e0b6-4852-8f06-e32679662b47 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 116 True Grit: Being a Man of Virtue with Paul George full Ave Maria Press What does it mean to be a man of virtue? This week Chenele and author and Catholic life coach Paul George talk about virtue, the saints, and how men are made for holy grit. George’s new book, Holy Grit, looks at some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created men. 19:02 no What does it mean to be a man of virtue? This week Chenele and author and Catholic life coach Paul George talk about virtue, the saints, and how men are made for holy grit. George’s new book, Holy Grit, looks at some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created men. Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Chenele Shaw, Catholic podcast, podcast for the everyday Catholic, Paul George, Holy Grit, Be a Catholic Man of Virtue, Rethink Happiness What does it mean to be a man of virtue? This week Chenele and author and Catholic life coach Paul George talk about virtue, the saints, and how men are made for holy grit. George’s new book, Holy Grit, looks at some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created men.

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