Ave Spotlight

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.