Katie Prejean McGrady
Host of Ave Explores
Katie Prejean McGrady is the project manager of Ave Explores. An international Catholic speaker traveling over 100,000 miles a year, Katie has written three books with Ave Maria Press, represented the United States at the Vatican's Pre-Synod gathering of young adults in 2018, and writes for various Catholic outlets, including Blessed is She, Catholic News Service, Grotto Network, America Magazine, and Life Teen.
Katie Prejean McGrady has hosted 250 Episodes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Preparing for the Mass with Mark Hart
June 8th, 2022 | Season 16 | 31 mins 24 secs
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Mark Hart discusses how being open and prepared for Mass—even in the midst of our busy lives—allows us to fully experience the fruits of the Eucharist and to understand the gift of the Mass.
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The Mass as a Weekend Experience with Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran
June 3rd, 2022 | Season 16 | 33 mins 18 secs
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Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran—coauthors of the bestselling Rebuilt—discuss how the culture of their parish was transformed when they began to focus on Mass as a weekend experience that begins in the parking lot and culminates in the celebration of the liturgy. The two also share how they help families engage in worship.