web01.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:52:10 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Catholic” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/catholic Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -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 Mary and the Pears with Jeannie Gaffigan https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/gaffigansummerplaylist 52061bfa-9137-41f0-a239-b41900993276 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Katie talks with Jeannie Gaffigan, director, producer, comedy writer, mom of five, and wife of Jim Gaffigan. 35:45 no A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s book, When Life Gives You Pears (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1538751046/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1538751046&linkCode=as2&tag=katieprejean-20&linkId=f34f59ce60caa771b04c043f09ae34ec), was released in 2019. ave explores, ave maria press, catholic, catholicism, comedy, faith, jeannie gaffigan, jim gaffigan, katie prejean mcgrady, mary, pears, tumors, when life gives you pears A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s book, When Life Gives You Pears, was released in 2019.

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]]> A Twitter Romance & a Covid-19 Wedding with Nick & Riley Sciarappa https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/covidwedding f8d5c070-5a1e-495a-83a5-e417481837e8 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. 54:07 no Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. marriage, family, family life, catholic, covid-19, pandemic, wedding, engagement, catholicism, faith, ave explores, ave Maria press Newlyweds Nick and Riley Sciarappa talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about meeting online and about their lives while dating and discerning marriage and what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown in trust throughout their engagement. The Sciarappas also share what it was like to plan a wedding in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

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]]> Regroup and Let it Go with Jeannie Gaffigan https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/let 23c63a16-351e-4b30-82a5-e22f59bb0799 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:30:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Jeannie Gaffigan, author of the bestselling When Life Gives You Pears, wife to comedian Jim Gaffigan, and mother of five, talks candidly with host Katie Prejean McGrady about balancing family life, her Catholic faith, and maintaining a sense of sanity and fun in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. Gaffigan shares practical tips on how Catholic family life can thrive by lowering your expectations and letting stressful things go so you can focus on your family’s health, happiness, and holiness. 56:25 no Jeannie Gaffigan, author of the bestselling When Life Gives You Pears, wife to comedian Jim Gaffigan, and mother of five, talks candidly with host Katie Prejean McGrady about balancing family life, her Catholic faith, and maintaining a sense of sanity and fun in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. Gaffigan shares practical tips on how Catholic family life can thrive by lowering your expectations and letting stressful things go so you can focus on your family’s health, happiness, and holiness. catholic, family, catholic family life, Gaffigan, Jeannie Gaffigan, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, covid, covid-19, pandemic, coronavirus Jeannie Gaffigan, author of the bestselling When Life Gives You Pears, wife to comedian Jim Gaffigan, and mother of five, talks candidly with host Katie Prejean McGrady about balancing family life, her Catholic faith, and maintaining a sense of sanity and fun in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. Gaffigan shares practical tips on how Catholic family life can thrive by lowering your expectations and letting stressful things go so you can focus on your family’s health, happiness, and holiness.

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]]> Jeannie Gaffigan, author of the bestselling When Life Gives You Pears, wife to comedian Jim Gaffigan, and mother of five, talks candidly with host Katie Prejean McGrady about balancing family life, her Catholic faith, and maintaining a sense of sanity and fun in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic in New York City. Gaffigan shares practical tips on how Catholic family life can thrive by lowering your expectations and letting stressful things go so you can focus on your family’s health, happiness, and holiness.

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]]> Restoring Justice with F. DeKarlos Blackmon https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/justice 927cea56-1734-4dfe-9c3c-dea87c78a5f7 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality. 44:17 no F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality. justice, restorative justice, racism, inequality, equity, Ave Maria Press, catholicism, catholic, Ave Explores F. DeKarlos Blackmon, director of the Secretariat for Life, Justice, and Charity in the Diocese of Austin, Texas, explains why people of faith should be concerned with advocating for justice, especially in prison systems and in the ongoing fight against racial inequality.

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]]> Ending Racism in America with Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/racism 999a4e41-268a-44ce-924d-872439076a12 Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. 1:10:05 no Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change. racism, injustice, inequality, work, catholicism, faith in action, social justice, justice, change, catholic, ave Maria press Fr. Joshua Johnson and Sr. Josephine Garrett, C.S.F.N., share their experiences as black Catholics, discuss why racism is sinful, and explore how Catholics are called to advocate for change.

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]]> Hope, the Resurrection, and the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy with Scott Hahn https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/death ab11efe3-97fd-40c8-9d3c-80db5d5f8f2d Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:15:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. 42:59 no Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. faith, theology, social justice, action, corporal works of mercy, spiritual works of mercy, catholic, catholicism, Scott Hahn, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Scott Hahn, a theologian and founder of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, explains how the virtue of hope can help us understand the glory of Christ’s Resurrection, and encourage us to love the poor, serve the marginalized, and preach the Gospel. In Hahn’s new book, Hope to Die, he explores how pain and suffering unite us with the Cross of Christ and help us to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.

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]]> The New Renaissance with Anthony D'Ambrosio https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/renaissance b5ed59e4-4dad-458a-8aaa-d2f9a5b78c46 Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work. 35:32 no Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work. Catholic Creatives, art, architecture, design, sherwood fellows, catholicism, catholic, faith, ave Maria press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Anthony d'ambrosio Art and creativity are the driving forces behind Anthony D’Ambrosio’s writing and his consulting business. The poet and designer is the cofounder of Catholic Creatives, an international community of artists who want to bring about a new renaissance of beauty within the Church. D’Ambrosio believes even if they don’t realize it, all people are creative and pursue creative work.

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]]> Faith in the Magic Kingdom with Fabiola Garza https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/magickingdom 8c50548f-d4ce-4871-a4d1-d698a3706983 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:30:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 4 Ave Maria Press Fabiola Garza, author of The Boy Who Would be Pope and an artist for Disney, shares how her Catholic faith influences her work. Garza shares how her identity as a Catholic gives life to all she does, both professionally and personally. 22:23 no Fabiola Garza, author of The Boy Who Would be Pope and an artist for Disney, shares how her Catholic faith influences her work. Garza shares how her identity as a Catholic gives life to all she does, both professionally and personally. art, architecture, disney, magic kingdom, animation, catholic, Ave Maria press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Fabiola Garza Fabiola Garza, author of The Boy Who Would be Pope and an artist for Disney, shares how her Catholic faith influences her work. Garza shares how her identity as a Catholic gives life to all she does, both professionally and personally.

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]]> Thriving as a Family with Tommy Tighe https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/family 75dbaf5c-a7eb-4cc5-9519-799b0c16d98f Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic counselor Tommy Tighe shares ways we can help our children cope with the current crisis and how couples and families can continue to thrive with routine, prayer, and facing their feelings of uncertainty together. 18:16 no Catholic counselor Tommy Tighe shares ways we can help our children cope with the current crisis and how couples and families can continue to thrive with routine, prayer, and facing their feelings of uncertainty together. family, quarantine, covid-10, shelter in place, coronavirus, catholic, Ave Maria Press, the Catholic Hipster, Tommy Tighe, Katie Prejean McGrady Catholic counselor Tommy Tighe shares ways we can help our children cope with the current crisis and how couples and families can continue to thrive with routine, prayer, and facing their feelings of uncertainty together.

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]]> Addiction and Recovery with Scott Weeman https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/addiction fc9c4452-c3ec-4324-b86f-a3c31296013c Mon, 13 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help those who struggle with addictions when they are unable to attend support-group meetings in person and are tempted to fall back into old habits as their routine and structure shift. 21:21 no Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help those who struggle with addictions when they are unable to attend support-group meetings in person and are tempted to fall back into old habits as their routine and structure shift. addiction, recovery, coronavirus, pandemic, Catholic, catholic in recovery, Scott Weeman, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help those who struggle with addictions when they are unable to attend support-group meetings in person and are tempted to fall back into old habits as their routine and structure shift.

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]]> Hold Fast to Hope with Leah Darrow https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/hope fa4665db-78f1-4346-9dec-d1d24a9e641c Thu, 09 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Leah Darrow, Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Lux U, invites you to look to the Cross for comfort, inspiration, and solace in the middle of COVID-19. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that hope is the virtue we need most while facing this pandemic. 28:12 no Leah Darrow, Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Lux U, invites you to look to the Cross for comfort, inspiration, and solace in the middle of COVID-19. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that hope is the virtue we need most while facing this pandemic. coronavirus, quarantine, catholic, Leah Darrow, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, hope Leah Darrow, Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Lux U, invites you to look to the Cross for comfort, inspiration, and solace in the middle of COVID-19. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that hope is the virtue we need most while facing this pandemic.

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]]> Leah Darrow, Catholic author, speaker, and founder of Lux U, invites you to look to the Cross for comfort, inspiration, and solace in the middle of COVID-19. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that hope is the virtue we need most while facing this pandemic.

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]]> Helping Teens through Quarantine with Roy Petitfils https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/teens c2935683-0cfa-46ec-8487-443852ec4659 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic psychotherapist Roy Petitfils talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help teens find structure and rhythm in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty. As schools shift to online learning, colleges close, and teens and young adults are at home, Petitfils will tell you how to help them process what's happening, live with their anxious feelings, and maintain a sense of normalcy. 16:56 no Catholic psychotherapist Roy Petitfils talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help teens find structure and rhythm in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty. As schools shift to online learning, colleges close, and teens and young adults are at home, Petitfils will tell you how to help them process what's happening, live with their anxious feelings, and maintain a sense of normalcy. teens, mental health, covid-19, pandemic, coronavirus, Catholic, faith, routine, stability, balance, Roy Petitfils, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Catholic psychotherapist Roy Petitfils talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to help teens find structure and rhythm in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty. As schools shift to online learning, colleges close, and teens and young adults are at home, Petitfils will tell you how to help them process what's happening, live with their anxious feelings, and maintain a sense of normalcy.

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]]> Being Honest and Grateful, with Sr. Miriam James Heidland https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/mhreboot1 95d051bd-0567-424d-96a9-de4fbc177a18 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts. 13:24 no Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts. mental health, ave Maria press, covid-19, pandemic, anxiety, honesty, hope, prayer, quarantine, catholic, sr. Miriam, Katie Prejean McGrady Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts.

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]]> Our Mental Health Reboot https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/reboottrailer e0b13554-d2dd-44c1-bdcf-77b2705e9151 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. 5:06 no Let’s face it: We can all probably use a reboot right now. As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the world, more people are working at home, kids are attending classes online, we’re watching Mass on TV or the internet, and we could be suffering from the disease, quarantined, or sheltering in place. No doubt you’re mentally drained from the ever-changing crisis. Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic. mental health, coronavirus, quarantine, shelter in place, catholicism, faith, catholic, ave Maria press Let’s face it: We can all probably use a reboot right now.

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Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.

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As the fight against COVID-19 continues around the world, more people are working at home, kids are attending classes online, we’re watching Mass on TV or the internet, and we could be suffering from the disease, quarantined, or sheltering in place. No doubt you’re mentally drained from the ever-changing crisis.

Ave Maria Press wants to help with a new Ave Explores podcast mini-series that focuses on mental health. Host Katie Prejean McGrady revisits some of our panel of stress, anxiety, and mental health experts to help you cope. Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, Scott Weeman, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., will help you end up mentally and spiritually stronger on the other side of the coronavirus pandemic.

]]> Our Common Humanity with Joyce Rupp https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/joyce 926e5cfd-93f6-41b1-8fcb-e74b098b9f6f Tue, 24 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter. 32:32 no Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter. catholic, catholicism, lent, Joyce Rupp, faith, coronavirus, covid-19, pandemic, lenten sacrifice, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press Joyce Rupp, author of Jesus: Friend of My Soul, shares how the season of Lent is an invitation to love other people in more intentional ways, just as Jesus loves us. Rupp also relates how the COVID-19 crisis is a chance to be more aware of our common humanity, seeing Christ in each person we encounter.

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]]> Lent is a Launchpad with Tommy McGrady https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/launchpad cf9cd4da-614d-4a3e-a2cf-3dbda691189f Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete. 32:09 no Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete. lent, catholic, catholicism, faith, lenten sacrifice, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, teens, teenagers, Catholic teens, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Tommy McGrady Tommy McGrady and Katie Prejean McGrady, coauthors of Lent: One Day at a Time for Catholic Teens, discuss how young people can fully invest in the season of Lent. McGrady shares how fasting, prayer, and almsgiving can be the foundation of a fruitful spiritual life for teenagers long after Lent is complete.

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]]> What God Wants us to Do with Joel Stepanek https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/humility 068c810c-f379-4a99-8144-84d55acc458e Tue, 10 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices. 30:23 no Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices. lent, humility, sacrifice, faith, humble, Joel Stepanek, Life Teen, catholicism, catholic, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices.

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]]> Joel Stepanek, author of Chasing Humility: 8 Ways to Shape a Christian Heart, joins Katie Prejean McGrady to discuss how Lent can be fruitful if we pay attention to what God wants us to do with prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Humility is the golden thread that ties together these Lenten practices.

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]]> You Can't Mess Up Lent with Gary Zimak https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/cantmessup 677cbb4b-912b-4d03-a4c9-7b6230e30c73 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ, chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight. 25:23 no Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of "Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ" chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight. lent, worry, anxiety, stress, Catholic, Catholicism, faith, prayer, fast, give alms, Gary Zimak, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of "Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ" chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.

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]]> Giving Up Starts with Giving with Deacon Greg Kandra https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/lent1 efa56c67-0c5f-4b9c-8268-90671462f4c8 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year. 24:53 no Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year. lent, catholic, catholicism, the deacon's bench, ave Maria press, ave explores, Katie Prejean McGrady, faith, lenten miniseries Deacon Greg Kandra talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how the practice up giving up something in Lent actually starts with giving. Kandra also shares insights into the Lenten devotional Daily Devotions for Lent 2020 and what he’s going to focus on doing during Lent this year.

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]]> The Power of Healing with Sister Miriam James Heidland & Fr. John Burns https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/forgiveness 81401ec1-b914-41ae-a06b-f9897c4b99d3 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love. 54:45 no Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love. mental health, healing, forgiveness, peace, comfort, faith, Catholicism, Catholic, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady, Sister Miriam, Fr. John Catholic authors and speakers Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., and Fr. John Burns talk about the basic need everyone has to seek healing. Whether it’s from wounds, slights, or deep and long-lasting trauma, the need for healing is directly tied to living a mentally healthy life. Our conversation explores ways to rest in the healing power of God’s mercy, forgiveness, and love.

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]]> Episode 8: Mary on the Journey with Us https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/8 b26ddd02-1919-468f-85ed-0e9822f44a6b Wed, 13 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast. 22:17 no Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast and insights gained about the role Mary plays in our lives. Mary, Our Lady, Catholic, Ave Maria Press, Catholicism, Faith, Jesus, Blessed Mother, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie summarizes the Ave Explores Mary series, highlighting the key points made by all the guests on Season 1 of the podcast and insights gained about the role Mary plays in our lives.

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]]> Immaculate, Miraculous Mary with Michael O'Neill https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/7 9e2138b5-95b1-4f89-ad24-7a646b76df26 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie gets a master class in the 3 most well-known Marian apparitions from the Miracle Hunter himself, Michael O'Neill. 43:11 no Katie gets a master class in the 3 most well-known Marian apparitions from the Miracle Hunter himself, Michael O'Neill. With wisdom and insight, Michael unpacks Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, telling the stories fo these Marian apparitions, the miraculous healings and moments surrounding these profoundly beautiful moments in Marian history, and helps us understand why these apparitions occur. Mary, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Catholic, Miracles, The Miracle Hunter, Ave Maria Press, Lourdes, Fatima, Guadalupe Katie gets a master class in the 3 most well-known Marian apparitions from the Miracle Hunter himself, Michael O'Neill. With wisdom and insight, Michael unpacks Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Guadalupe, telling the stories fo these Marian apparitions, the miraculous healings and moments surrounding these profoundly beautiful moments in Marian history, and helps us understand why these apparitions occur.

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]]> Many Hail Marys at a Time with Kristin Reilly https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/6 c34aae4e-19d5-41b9-86d5-a1d489da8646 Sat, 02 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together. 29:25 no Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together. Rosary, Mary, Catholic, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Catholicism, Many Hail Marys, Hail Mary, Katie Prejean McGrady, Kristen Reilly Katie visits with Kristin Reilly, a working mom with 7 kids, a career in finance, and an online ministry that brings hundreds of people together on Instagram Live every morning to pray the rosary together.

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]]> Making a Holy Family with J.D. Flynn https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/5 63ef3707-00b5-4ae3-85a2-7583a2b5be3d Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics. 27:35 no Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics. Catholic, Mary, Blessed Mother, Our Lady, Ave Maria Press, JD Flynn, Katie Prejean McGrady, Catholicism, Faith, Ave Explores Katie sits down with J.D. Flynn, Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency and co-host of the popular Catholic podcast, The Editor's Desk from CNA, to talk about the Blessed Mother's importance to his family, how praying a rosary every evening has helped him be a better husband and father, and he puts on his "Canon Lawyer hat" to help give tips on how to explain Mary to non-Catholics.

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]]> At the foot of the Cross with Leticia Ochoa Adams https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/4 fbac6e21-8bbb-4e45-beb6-4b7cb5adeca0 Sat, 26 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days. 32:41 no Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days. Mary, Faith, Catholicism, Catholic, Our Lady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Grief, Suicide, The Cross, Leticia Adams, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie visits with Leticia Ochoa Adams, a wife, mom, and speaker from Texas, who shares about grief, hope, and faith following the suicide of her son and how we can look to Mary as mother and comforter during the darkest days.

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]]> Mary in the life of a priest with Fr. Anthony Sciarappa https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/3 87383a8c-829b-4a0c-8d45-5e2f5a403fad Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew in the seminary and how we can welcome Mary into our prayer life. 26:19 no Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, host of the popular Catholic podcast "Clerically Speaking," (http://www.clericallyspeaking.com)chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew while he was in seminary and how we can all welcome Mary into our prayer life. Mary, Ave Maria Press, Catholic, Catholicism, Faith, Blessed Mother, Our Lady, Katie Prejean McGrady, Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, Clerically Speaking Katie Prejean McGrady and “Pittsburgh’s Okayest Priest” Fr. Anthony Sciarappa, host of the popular Catholic podcast "Clerically Speaking," chat about how his devotion to the Blessed Mother grew while he was in seminary and how we can all welcome Mary into our prayer life.

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]]> Trusting Providence with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/2 2b835c71-1d1b-40f2-b394-3a7a0f1c66ea Tue, 15 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie chats with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, the "Hobo for Christ," about trusting in God's will. 33:58 no Katie Prejean McGrady and Meg Hunter-Kilmer talk about what it’s like to travel all the time (especially when living out of your car), how to trust in God’s providence, and how Mary is an example of what radical trust in God can, and does, look like. Mary, Catholic, Catholicism, Faith, Katie Prejean McGrady, Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Blessed Mother, Our Lady Katie Prejean McGrady and Meg Hunter-Kilmer talk about what it’s like to travel all the time (especially when living out of your car), how to trust in God’s providence, and how Mary is an example of what radical trust in God can, and does, look like.

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]]> Mary and the Pears with Jeannie Gaffigan https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/1 bbd22e0b-f0ed-4bf3-8c57-4b0afeb06769 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie talks with Jeannie Gaffigan, director, producer, comedy writer, mom of five, and wife of Jim Gaffigan. 31:02 no A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s new book, When Life Gives You Pears (https://amzn.to/2OCP6kG), was just recently released. Jeannie Gaffigan, When Life Gives You Pears, Faith, Mary, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady, Jim Gaffigan, Comedy, Catholic, Catholicism, Tumors, Pears A pear-sized brain tumor helped director, producer, and comedy writer Jeannie Gaffigan draw closer to the Blessed Mother. In this first Ave Explores podcast, Gaffigan, wife of comedian Jim Gaffigan, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about praying the Rosary alone and with her family and how her illness helped her grow in her faith. Gaffigan’s new book, When Life Gives You Pears, was just recently released.

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]]> Introducing Ave Explores with Katie Prejean McGrady https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/intro c6d8ca4e-1c6c-457b-b23f-c39fce5f32bc Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 1 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady, author, speaker, and project manager of Ave Explores, gives an overview of this new initiative from Ave Maria Press and reflects on the role Mary has played in her own life. 13:21 no Katie Prejean McGrady, author, speaker, and project manager of Ave Explores, gives an overview of this new initiative from Ave Maria Press and reflects on the role Mary has played in her own life. Mary, Catholic, Our Lady, Blessed Mother, rosary, Ave Maria, Ave Maria Press, Catholic publishing, Katie Prejean Katie Prejean McGrady, author, speaker, and project manager of Ave Explores, gives an overview of this new initiative from Ave Maria Press and reflects on the role Mary has played in her own life.

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  • Sign up for Ave Explores — Have you ever wondered why Mary holds such a prominent place in the Catholic Church, but not in other Christian Churches? Perhaps you want to learn more about who Mary is and why she matters? Or, how you can grow to love her more? Ave Explores Mary would like to help you find the answers to these questions and more. Sign up here!
  • Win a Marian Gift Basket — Ave Explores Mary begins October 15. To celebrate, we will be giving away some awesome Marian swag to ONE lucky winner. This amazing gift basket includes art from Jen Norton, a beautiful Mary tea towel, Mystic Monk coffee, a rosary, a Catholic planner, a few of our bestselling Marian titles, and much more!
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  • Sign up for Ave Explores — Have you ever wondered why Mary holds such a prominent place in the Catholic Church, but not in other Christian Churches? Perhaps you want to learn more about who Mary is and why she matters? Or, how you can grow to love her more? Ave Explores Mary would like to help you find the answers to these questions and more. Sign up here!
  • Win a Marian Gift Basket — Ave Explores Mary begins October 15. To celebrate, we will be giving away some awesome Marian swag to ONE lucky winner. This amazing gift basket includes art from Jen Norton, a beautiful Mary tea towel, Mystic Monk coffee, a rosary, a Catholic planner, a few of our bestselling Marian titles, and much more!
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