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    <title>Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Pro Life”</title>
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    <description>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. 
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    <itunes:summary>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. 
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  <title>Episode 137: Compassion in Action: Self-Knowledge and a Pro-Life Society with Leah A. Jacobson</title>
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  <itunes:episode>137</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Compassion in Action: Self-Knowledge and a Pro-Life Society with Leah A. Jacobson</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>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/) 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </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/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About The Guiding Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://guidingstarproject.com/">Learn More About The Guiding Project</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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. </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/" rel="nofollow">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About The Guiding Project" rel="nofollow" href="https://guidingstarproject.com/">Learn More About The Guiding Project</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 95: Gloria Purvis on Her Conversion to the Catholic Faith</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:episode>95</itunes:episode>
  <itunes:title>Gloria Purvis on Her Conversion to the Catholic Faith</itunes:title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:06</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Gloria Purvis on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgloriapurvis/">Follow Gloria Purvis on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Gloria Purvis on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/iamgloriapurvis/">Follow Gloria Purvis on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 78: Consistently Pro-Life with Sam Povlock from FemCatholic</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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. 

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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.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be consistently pro-life?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chenele_k/?hl=en">Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About FemCatholic" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.femcatholic.com/">Learn More About FemCatholic</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What does it mean to be consistently pro-life?</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/chenele_k/?hl=en">Follow Chenele Shaw on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About FemCatholic" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.femcatholic.com/">Learn More About FemCatholic</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 51: Q&amp;A on Women’s Health with Dr. Monique Ruberu</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>30:15</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life Ob/Gyn, 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! 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life Ob/Gyn, answers submitted questions on women&#39;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&#39;t want to miss!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Dr. Ruberu and Fertility Solved" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fertilitysolved/?hl=en">Learn More About Dr. Ruberu and Fertility Solved</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Dr. Monique Ruberu, a pro-life Ob/Gyn, answers submitted questions on women&#39;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&#39;t want to miss!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Dr. Ruberu and Fertility Solved" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/fertilitysolved/?hl=en">Learn More About Dr. Ruberu and Fertility Solved</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Episode 16: Serving Others at the Holidays</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>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.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>20:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>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. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More about the Christ Child Society of South Bend" rel="nofollow" href="https://christchildsb.org">Learn More about the Christ Child Society of South Bend</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>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.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More about the Christ Child Society of South Bend" rel="nofollow" href="https://christchildsb.org">Learn More about the Christ Child Society of South Bend</a></li></ul>]]>
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