Ave Spotlight

Episode 137: Compassion in Action: Self-Knowledge and a Pro-Life Society with Leah A. Jacobson

January 29th, 2024  |  26 mins 4 secs

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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!

Episode 95: Gloria Purvis on Her Conversion to the Catholic Faith

June 13th, 2022  |  30 mins 6 secs

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In this episode, Chenele Shaw chats with Gloria Purvis about her conversion to Catholicism when she was twelve years old after encountering the Lord in Eucharistic Adoration. Although her parents were not Catholic, they supported her passion to witness to the faith as an advocate for the sacredness and dignity of the unborn, and Black lives.

Episode 78: Consistently Pro-Life with Sam Povlock from FemCatholic

January 24th, 2022  |  21 mins 6 secs

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What does it mean to be consistently pro-life?

This week Samantha Povlock, founder and CEO of FemCatholic, chats with Chenele Shaw about the pro-life movement and what being pro-life means. They also discuss how best to support women while maintaining ethical consistency.

If you have ever wondered what the Church has to say about these issues, and how to go about living this out in your everyday life, this episode is for you. 

Episode 51: Q&A on Women’s Health with Dr. Monique Ruberu

July 26th, 2021  |  30 mins 15 secs

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Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life ObGyn, answers submitted questions on women's health, Natural Family Planning, and contraception. Ruberu shares a wealth of information to empower women and enhance the love of spouses. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Episode 16: Serving Others at the Holidays

November 30th, 2020  |  20 mins 32 secs

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Suzanne WiWi, copresident of the Christ Child Society of South Bend, Indiana, discusses how caring for families in need is important during this time of year, and even more so in the midst of the pandemic.