Ave Explores - Episodes Archive

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesus Heals the Whole Person with Jackie Mulligan of Reform Wellness

October 26th, 2022 | Season 17 | 31 mins 40 secs

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Jackie Mulligan, CEO of Reform Wellness, says healing only happens when we know Jesus, rely on him, and allow him to heal us. We come to be healed through this relationship with Jesus.

You Deserve to Be Healed with Heather Khym

October 26th, 2022 | Season 17 | 46 mins 11 secs

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Heather Khym, author of Abide and cohost of the Abiding Together podcast, shares her story of healing and her journey to understand God's love for her. Khym explains why all of us are called to and deserve, an abundant and healed life in Christ.

Wounds Can Be a Teacher with Leticia Ochoa Adams

October 19th, 2022 | Season 17 | 47 mins 37 secs

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Leticia Ochoa Adams, author of Our Lady of Hot Messes discusses her experience with childhood trauma and her grief following her son's death by suicide. She offers practical ways to engage with struggle, learn from wounds, and help others as they travel the same road.

Creating a Sanctuary of Healing with Jennifer Hubbard

October 19th, 2022 | Season 17 | 49 mins 18 secs

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Jennifer Hubbard discusses how she found healing, peace, and new purpose after losing daughter, Catherine, in the Sandy Hook shooting in 2012.

Identifying as a Beloved Daughter with Rachael Killackey

October 12th, 2022 | Season 17 | 44 mins 43 secs

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Rachael Killackey, founder and executive director of Magdala Ministries, discusses pornography addiction by women. Killackey says that naming wounds and identifying the source of trauma can lead to deeper healing and awareness of your identity as a beloved daughter of God.

Healing from Addiction with Scott Weeman

October 12th, 2022 | Season 17 | 39 mins 21 secs

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Scott Weeman, executive director of Catholic in Recovery, discusses how twelve-step programs and the Sacraments work together to help people heal from addiction.

Be Vulnerable in Healing with Roy Petitfils

October 5th, 2022 | Season 17 | 41 mins 59 secs

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Roy Petitfils, a licensed professional counselor, discusses how healing occurs when we recognize that we've become disconnected from ourselves and others, and then work to restore those connections by acknowledging our wounds, leaning into our faith, and being vulnerable, especially with ourselves.

Healing Restores Others with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

October 5th, 2022 | Season 17 | 48 mins 11 secs

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Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, says that when we work to restore ourselves to healing we can begin to help heal the world in which we live. Our personal healing can be transformative for others as well.

Healing Leads to Joy with Fr. Sean Kilcawley

September 28th, 2022 | Season 17 | 52 mins 27 secs

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Fr. Sean Kilcawley, director of the Office of Family Life in the Diocese of Lincoln, explains that healing is the process of allowing Jesus to look upon us with love and acceptance. He says that when we allow Jesus to love us, we are able to live a life of abundant joy.

Healing is Rooted in Hope with Regina Boyd

September 28th, 2022 | Season 17 | 34 mins 47 secs

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Licensed mental health counselor Regina Boyd explains that healing is rooted in hope and a desire to recover and experience resurrection. She said women especially seek answers to questions about worthiness and acceptance, and when they find answers, discover the hope found in healing.

The Transformation of Healing with Bob Schuchts

September 21st, 2022 | Season 17 | 38 mins 46 secs

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Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center, discusses his journey of healing and the transforming graces of the sacraments as he sought to repair wounds in his life. Schuchts also talks about initial steps toward healing your heart and mind.

Jesus Leads Us to Healing with Fr. Rob Galea

September 14th, 2022 | Season 17 | 40 mins 7 secs

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Fr. Rob Galea discusses his inspiring story of healing, an ongoing journey that has included not only moments of great despair but also profound hope. Galea said that healing must be rooted in love of Jesus and a desire to know him more.