app01 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:57:18 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Vagabond Missios” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/vagabond%20missios Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic with Oscar Rivera Ave Maria Press 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. no Catholic, news, pop culture, Faith, hope, Ave Maria Press Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Episode 195: Beyond the Church Walls with Andy Churray https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/195 d041a0cd-8f76-49ed-903f-c09adb4a4c43 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 195 Beyond the Church Walls with Andy Churray full Ave Maria Press Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to _Ave Spotlight_ for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares how Vagabond Missions brings the Gospel to inner-city neighborhoods by reaching young people who are often overlooked by traditional ministry. Rooted in Jesus' words that "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," their mission isn't built on flashy programs but on a simple philosophy: make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ. Through stories of authentic relationships, Andy reminds listeners that evangelization begins not with projects or programs, but with presence, grace, and the courage to go where others will not. 45:02 no <p>Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to <em>Ave Spotlight</em> for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares how Vagabond Missions brings the Gospel to inner-city neighborhoods by reaching young people who are often overlooked by traditional ministry. Rooted in Jesus' words that "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," their mission isn't built on flashy programs but on a simple philosophy: make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ. Through stories of authentic relationships, Andy reminds listeners that evangelization begins not with projects or programs, but with presence, grace, and the courage to go where others will not.</p> <p><strong>Three Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Mission begins with relationships. The Gospel spreads most powerfully through authentic friendships, not elaborate strategies.</p></li> <li><p>Create margin for people. Like Jesus, we must slow down enough to truly see, know, and accompany those around us.</p></li> <li><p>Grace comes before the checklist. Lasting evangelization isn't about completing tasks—it's about allowing Christ's love to overflow into the lives of others. </p></li> </ul> Ave Spotlight, Ave Maria Press, Oscar Rivera, Vagabond Missions, Andy Churray, evangelization, Catholic podcast, mission, missionaries, share the gospel, authentic relationships Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to Ave Spotlight for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares how Vagabond Missions brings the Gospel to inner-city neighborhoods by reaching young people who are often overlooked by traditional ministry. Rooted in Jesus' words that "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," their mission isn't built on flashy programs but on a simple philosophy: make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ. Through stories of authentic relationships, Andy reminds listeners that evangelization begins not with projects or programs, but with presence, grace, and the courage to go where others will not.

Three Takeaways:

  • Mission begins with relationships. The Gospel spreads most powerfully through authentic friendships, not elaborate strategies.

  • Create margin for people. Like Jesus, we must slow down enough to truly see, know, and accompany those around us.

  • Grace comes before the checklist. Lasting evangelization isn't about completing tasks—it's about allowing Christ's love to overflow into the lives of others.

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]]> Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to Ave Spotlight for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares how Vagabond Missions brings the Gospel to inner-city neighborhoods by reaching young people who are often overlooked by traditional ministry. Rooted in Jesus' words that "the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head," their mission isn't built on flashy programs but on a simple philosophy: make a friend, be a friend, and bring a friend to Christ. Through stories of authentic relationships, Andy reminds listeners that evangelization begins not with projects or programs, but with presence, grace, and the courage to go where others will not.

Three Takeaways:

  • Mission begins with relationships. The Gospel spreads most powerfully through authentic friendships, not elaborate strategies.

  • Create margin for people. Like Jesus, we must slow down enough to truly see, know, and accompany those around us.

  • Grace comes before the checklist. Lasting evangelization isn't about completing tasks—it's about allowing Christ's love to overflow into the lives of others.

Links:

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