Ave Explores

Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics

About the show

A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.

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Episodes

  • The Holy Family with The Bulmans

    December 17th, 2022  |  Season 18  |  38 mins 28 secs
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    Rachel and Jason Bulman, contributors to Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, discuss cultivating holiness, prayerfulness, and humility in a family. The couple also talks about how your healing journey can be essential to growing in holiness as a family.

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    The Child Jesus with Michelle Benzinger

    December 10th, 2022  |  Season 18  |  31 mins 19 secs
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    Michelle Benzinger, cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, explores how childlike wonder is a source of joy and healing during Advent. Michelle says that as we contemplate the infant Jesus, we are brought into the beauty and simplicity of the incarnation. She also shares her own family's growing sense of delight in God's creation and in one another.

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    Joseph as Protector with Fr. Josh Johnson

    December 3rd, 2022  |  Season 18  |  42 mins 37 secs
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    Fr. Josh Johnson, host of the podcast Ask Fr. Josh, reflects on the essential role of fathers in families and in the Church. He also discusses how fathers--through their role as protectors and shepherds--can inspire and transform a family.

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    Mary as Healer with Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT

    November 26th, 2022  |  Season 18  |  26 mins 30 secs
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    Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, introduces the theme of each week of her Advent reflection journal, Behold. She also explains how allowing ourselves to gaze at God--and inviting God into our lives--is the most fruitful way to begin the Advent season.