Ave Spotlight
with Oscar Rivera
Displaying 2 items of Ave Spotlight with the tag "spiritual growth".
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Episode 194: Beyond the Scoreboard feat. Santonio Hill
June 22nd, 2026 | 34 mins 23 secs
ave maria press, ave spotlight, catholic podcast, discipleship, discipline, eucharistic adoration, faith, oscar rivera, sacrifice, santonio hill, spiritual growth, sports
Oscar welcomes Santonio Hill for a conversation that bridges the worlds of sports, faith, and discipleship. Together, we explore why people passionately identify with teams, wear their colors, defend their loyalty, and find community through sports. But what might happen if that same energy were directed toward a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church?
Drawing from the examples of elite athletes, Santonio challenges listeners to embrace the discipline, sacrifice, and consistency required for spiritual growth. Through his personal conversion story in Eucharistic Adoration, he reveals how falling in love with God transformed his life and gave him a mission greater than himself.
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Episode 156: Kickstart the New Year with Humility, Resilience, and Discipline with Alex Gotay
January 6th, 2025 | 33 mins 56 secs
alex gotay, ave maria press, ave spotlight, catholic podcast, discipline, faith, new year's resolutions, oscar rivera, podcast for the everyday catholic, spiritual growth, 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.
As you listen, reflect on your own resolutions: How can you incorporate humility, resilience, and faith into your journey this year?