app01 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:03:26 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Ave Spotlight” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/ave%20spotlight Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 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. en-us episodic Everyday Faith for Everyday Catholics Ave Maria Press 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. no Faith, Ave Maria press, Catholicism, Catholic, Mary, Church, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Jesus Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Bonus Episode: Blessed Fulton Sheen's Impact https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresfultonsheen 44738892-1e0f-497f-9288-fdf8d4d401e7 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press bonus Ave Maria Press Katie joins Oscar Rivera on _Ave Spotlight_ for a conversation about the legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen and the power of media to proclaim the Gospel. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Sheen Award for Impact in Radio and Podcasting, she reflects on the importance of using our platforms for something greater than recognition. Together, they explore Sheen’s groundbreaking television ministry and his remarkable gift for communicating timeless truths with clarity, boldness, humor, and a profound understanding of the Church’s mission. From the missionary creativity of the 1950s to today’s world of podcasts, social media, and algorithms, this episode asks a challenging question: If we have more ways than ever to share Jesus with the world, what are we doing with that gift? 39:08 no <p>Katie joins Oscar Rivera on <em>Ave Spotlight</em> for a conversation about the legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen and the power of media to proclaim the Gospel. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Sheen Award for Impact in Radio and Podcasting, she reflects on the importance of using our platforms for something greater than recognition. Together, they explore Sheen’s groundbreaking television ministry and his remarkable gift for communicating timeless truths with clarity, boldness, humor, and a profound understanding of the Church’s mission. From the missionary creativity of the 1950s to today’s world of podcasts, social media, and algorithms, this episode asks a challenging question: If we have more ways than ever to share Jesus with the world, what are we doing with that gift?</p> <p><strong>Three Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p><strong>The platform is a tool, not the prize</strong>. Fulton Sheen understood that the value of media wasn’t found in awards or recognition, but in its ability to communicate Christ and his Church to the world.</p></li> <li><p><strong>The Church is bigger than what we see.</strong> The veneration of relics and the communion of saints remind us that we belong to one Body of Christ, united across generations and throughout the world.</p></li> <li><p><strong>Every generation has a missionary opportunity.</strong> From television and radio to podcasts and social media, the challenge remains the same: use the tools of our time to bring people closer to Jesus.</p></li> </ul> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p> Ave Explores, Ave Spotlight, Blessed Fulton Sheen, Sheen awards, Katie McGrady, Oscar Rivera, Catholicism, catholic Church, saints, beatification, Ave Maria Press, evangelization through the media Katie joins Oscar Rivera on Ave Spotlight for a conversation about the legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen and the power of media to proclaim the Gospel. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Sheen Award for Impact in Radio and Podcasting, she reflects on the importance of using our platforms for something greater than recognition. Together, they explore Sheen’s groundbreaking television ministry and his remarkable gift for communicating timeless truths with clarity, boldness, humor, and a profound understanding of the Church’s mission. From the missionary creativity of the 1950s to today’s world of podcasts, social media, and algorithms, this episode asks a challenging question: If we have more ways than ever to share Jesus with the world, what are we doing with that gift?

Three Takeaways:

  • The platform is a tool, not the prize. Fulton Sheen understood that the value of media wasn’t found in awards or recognition, but in its ability to communicate Christ and his Church to the world.

  • The Church is bigger than what we see. The veneration of relics and the communion of saints remind us that we belong to one Body of Christ, united across generations and throughout the world.

  • Every generation has a missionary opportunity. From television and radio to podcasts and social media, the challenge remains the same: use the tools of our time to bring people closer to Jesus.

We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!

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]]> Katie joins Oscar Rivera on Ave Spotlight for a conversation about the legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen and the power of media to proclaim the Gospel. Fresh off receiving the inaugural Sheen Award for Impact in Radio and Podcasting, she reflects on the importance of using our platforms for something greater than recognition. Together, they explore Sheen’s groundbreaking television ministry and his remarkable gift for communicating timeless truths with clarity, boldness, humor, and a profound understanding of the Church’s mission. From the missionary creativity of the 1950s to today’s world of podcasts, social media, and algorithms, this episode asks a challenging question: If we have more ways than ever to share Jesus with the world, what are we doing with that gift?

Three Takeaways:

  • The platform is a tool, not the prize. Fulton Sheen understood that the value of media wasn’t found in awards or recognition, but in its ability to communicate Christ and his Church to the world.

  • The Church is bigger than what we see. The veneration of relics and the communion of saints remind us that we belong to one Body of Christ, united across generations and throughout the world.

  • Every generation has a missionary opportunity. From television and radio to podcasts and social media, the challenge remains the same: use the tools of our time to bring people closer to Jesus.

We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!

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]]> Katie McGrady Welcomes Oscar Rivera to the Ave Podcast Family https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresbonusmcgradyrivera 85a2c7a1-f5ec-4c9d-9516-cec2a8ab6b5c Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press bonus Ave Maria Press In this bonus episode of Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of Ave Spotlight. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics. 32:35 no <p>In this bonus episode of <em>Ave Explores</em>, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of <em>Ave Spotlight.</em> Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics.</p> <p>Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. </p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p> Ave Explores, Ave Spotlight, Ave Maria Press, Katie McGrady, Oscar Rivera, Catholic podcasts, podcasts for the everyday Catholic In this bonus episode of Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of Ave Spotlight. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics.

Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

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]]> In this bonus episode of Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of Ave Spotlight. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics.

Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!

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]]> Faith, Hope, and Love for the Ukrainian Catholic Church with The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/aveexploresmorozowich 9492b193-e50c-4a75-afd0-863d5ba8432c Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 15 Ave Maria Press The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace. 54:06 no <p>The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of <em>Ave Explores</em> and <em>Ave Spotlight</em>, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace.</p> Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Ave Spotlight, Katie Prejean McGrady, Chenele Shaw, The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich, the Ukrainian Church, prayers for peace The Very Reverend Mark Morozowich joins Katie Prejean McGrady and Chenele Shaw, in a special crossover episode of Ave Explores and Ave Spotlight, to discuss the war in Ukraine and provide historical and spiritual context to the conflict, tell the stories of resilient and holy Ukrainian Catholics, and offer insights into how to pray and fast for peace.

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