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  <itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Ave Spotlight, Oscar chats with Renzo and Monica Ortega—podcast hosts, authors, and speakers—for a candid and lively conversation about the beautiful, messy, and unexpected sides of married life. From navigating cultural differences to tackling faith struggles, they open up about what it really takes to build a strong, Christ-centered marriage. And they don’t shy away from the tough stuff—emotional infidelity, societal pressures, sex, and even the Church’s blind spots in marriage formation? It’s all on the table. Want to know the secret to not just surviving marriage but thriving in holiness? Tune in and find out!</itunes:subtitle>
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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>In this episode of <em>Ave Spotlight</em>, Oscar chats with Renzo and Monica Ortega—podcast hosts, authors, and speakers—for a candid and lively conversation about the beautiful, messy, and unexpected sides of married life. From navigating cultural differences to tackling faith struggles, they open up about what it really takes to build a strong, Christ-centered marriage. And they don’t shy away from the tough stuff—emotional infidelity, societal pressures, sex, and even the Church’s blind spots in marriage formation? It’s all on the table. Want to know the secret to not just surviving marriage but thriving in holiness? Tune in and find out!</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="Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/">Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!</a> &mdash; Use SPOTLIGHT at checkout.</li><li><a title="Follow Renzo and Monica on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/twobecomefamily/">Follow Renzo and Monica on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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<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="Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/">Get 10% off your next order at Ave Maria Press!</a> &mdash; Use SPOTLIGHT at checkout.</li><li><a title="Follow Renzo and Monica on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/twobecomefamily/">Follow Renzo and Monica on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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