web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:31:49 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Explores - Episodes Tagged with “Faith” https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tags/faith Wed, 28 Jul 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 At the Foot of the Cross with Leticia Ochoa Adams https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/leticiaochoaadams 5fb1fa43-d361-4a82-8fd3-6aed20512930 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 11 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady 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. 34:52 no Katie Prejean McGrady 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. Ave Explores, Ave Maria Press, Leticia Ochoa Adams, Katie Prejean McGrady, grief after suicide, hope, faith, Mary Katie Prejean McGrady 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 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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]]> Encouraging Kids to Think About Holiness with Lisa M. Hendey https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/kidssaints c6474efa-c364-4107-8b88-ae70ee3253f2 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. 32:13 no Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives. kids, catholicism, faith, saints, holiness Author Lisa M. Hendey discusses writing children’s books about the lives of the saints and shares advice on how to talk with kids about becoming holy in their everyday lives.

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]]> Broken Saints for Broken People with Meg Hunter-Kilmer https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/brokensaints ddf02d2e-696a-4f78-961f-aafa206a78d0 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. 46:13 no Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life. saints, brokenness, family, faith, ave Maria press, ave explores Meg Hunter-Kilmer, author of the forthcoming Saints Around the World, loves to tell stories of the saints, especially those who are not as well known. She shares how growing close to holy men and women has helped her to love Christ more. Hunter-Kilmer says each saint she’s grown close to has been a unique match during particular challenges in her life.

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]]> Eyes Fixed to Heaven with Sr. Bethany Davis, F.S.P. https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/holiness1 877b4a33-325b-4ab1-8ce8-41087b295109 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 7 Ave Maria Press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. 49:45 no Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition. holiness, faith, catholicism, saints, ave explores, ave Maria press Sister Bethany Davis of the Daughters of St. Paul sits down with Katie Prejean McGrady to explore what it means to be holy and keep our eyes fixed to heaven, not just because that makes us “a good Catholic,” but because it’s what Jesus wants for our lives. Sister Bethany tells her vocation story, explores the charism and mission of her congregation, and also shares about the new book of saints from the Daughters of St. Paul, In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Saints, and how this project ten years in the making is finally coming to fruition.

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]]> Welcoming Jesus Into Your Family Life with Emily Jaminet https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/jesusfamily 15c5eeff-c9b5-427e-a644-e6d4606ae407 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength. When a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience, Jaminet says. 45:16 no Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength, sharing how when a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience. sacred heart of Jesus, enthronement, faith, catholicism, family, family life, ave Maria press, ave explores Emily Jaminet is a Catholic author, speaker, mother of seven, and the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about how family prayer and welcoming Jesus into your home can transform your family dynamic. Jaminet also explains how the ability to pivot in the midst of life’s changes is a mother’s greatest strength, sharing how when a mother is centered in prayer, she’s able to change course with grace and patience.

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]]> Fruitfulness & Infertility with Timothy P. O'Malley https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/infertility b03947b3-ced0-4084-85eb-e20e7afacad6 Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family. 39:21 no Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family. infertility, adoption, catholicism, faith, catholic family, family life, ave Maria press, ave explores Timothy P. O’Malley, director of McGrath Theology Online at the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, talks with host Katie Prejean McGrady about he and his wife Kara’s struggle with infertility. A professor who also teaches a course on marriage, O’Malley offers insights into discernment and dating for young adults, and ways that we can encourage prayer as a family.

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]]> Lighting a Fire within your kids with Damon and Melanie Owens https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/kids b00549b6-d5c1-4ab2-acd3-d8f17c0e0b3d Wed, 26 Aug 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 6 Ave Maria Press Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home. 52:40 no Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home. catholicism, catholic family life, kids, children, faith, marriage, ave Maria press, ave explores Damon and Melanie Owens, founders of Joyful Ever After Ministries, talk with host Katie Prejean McGrady about finding healing within a marriage, especially when working through resentment and frustration. The couple also shares about raising their eight children in the faith, ultimately entrusting their hearts to the Lord and his will for their lives. The Owenses also offer insights into the ups and downs of married life, homeschooling, and finding balance at home.

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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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]]> Bringing Hope to At-Risk Youth with Kris Frank https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/hopeful 09af40b0-a1fc-41ff-8c4d-e50129cf9d6b Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 5 Ave Maria Press Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness. 45:53 no Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness. hope, vagabond missions, inner-city ministry, at-risk youth, catholicism, faith, faith in action, ave Maria press Kris Frank, vice president of Vagabond Missions, shares how the Steubenville, Ohio, ministry expanded across the country by focusing on sharing the Gospel with at-risk, inner-city youth, helping them break the cycle of abandonment and hopelessness.

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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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]]> 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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]]> Suffering goes Hand in Hand with Joy with Mary Lenaburg https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/suffering 33e93728-2b01-4c64-ab6d-8d171f4df2c2 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney. 39:38 no Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney. suffering, joy, bravery, lent, catholicism, faith, coronavirus, Mary Lenaburg, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Mary Lenaburg, author of Be Brave in the Scared: How I Learned to Trust God during the Most Difficult Days of My Life, talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about how suffering and joy go hand-in-hand, especially during Lent. With a heart for hospitality, Lenaburg shares how her family joyfully lives life while always celebrating the memory of her daughter Courtney.

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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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]]> 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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]]> Carrying Your Cross with Emily DeArdo https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/cross 32fff5ca-3906-481a-9fd5-290d284947be Tue, 03 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 3 Ave Maria Press Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent. 38:04 no Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent. cystic fibrosis, faith, Catholicism, Lent, Ave Maria Press, Memento Mori, Stations of the Cross, the Cross, Emily DeArdo, Katie Prejean McGrady Emily DeArdo, author of Living Memento Mori: My Journey through the Stations of the Cross talks with Katie Prejean McGrady about her battle with cystic fibrosis and how it deeply affects her friendships, family life, and faith. Emily shares how carrying this cross helped her gain new insights into how to walk through any desert, especially the forty days of Lent.

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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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]]> Finding Hope in the Midst of Loss with Tommy Tighe https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/tommytighe be786b69-dcb6-4753-ab18-e87ff69124b5 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. 58:09 no Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. Tommy also offers insight on how to help those who are struggling with grief, what it means to "feel your feelings," and how faith has been a foundation upon which healing has been found. mental health, faith, Catholicism, grief, healing, loss, Tommy Tighe, Katie Prejean McGrady, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Tommy Tighe is a counselor, author, and podcast and TV host, but he would tell you his most important title is husband and father. In this episode, Tighe shares about the struggle of losing a child and how he, his wife, and their four other sons have lived with their grief, maintained their faith. and remained mentally healthy. Tommy also offers insight on how to help those who are struggling with grief, what it means to "feel your feelings," and how faith has been a foundation upon which healing has been found.

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]]> Helping Teens be Mentally Healthy with Roy Petitfils https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/roy 88b44e6e-01b4-478c-ae2e-f0b2afdab9d8 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. 50:27 no Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. mental health, stress, anxiety, Catholicism, faith, hope, healing, teens, depression, anxiety, Roy Petitfils, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges.

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]]> Give Up Worry with Gary Zimak https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/garyzimak 20c72372-808a-49ce-b848-dd274ec0bb5b Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. 36:32 no Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. Faith, Anxiety, Catholicism, Stress, Worry, Katie Prejean McGrady, Gary Zimak, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus.

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]]> Made for More with Leah Darrow https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/leah ef3a6a2c-b7fd-4853-9503-c40dd5500f41 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace & strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine. 53:59 no Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace & strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine. Leah Darrow, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Katie Prejean, Faith, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Guilt, Mental Health, Prayer Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace & strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine.

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]]> Introducing Season 2 of Ave Explores https://aveexplores.fireside.fm/season2trailer 6eeaf4db-3948-4180-90e8-076e70b4a883 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press full 2 Ave Maria Press Katie Prejean McGrady is back to give a snapshot of the upcoming season of Ave Explores, as we take a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. 8:43 no Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. This season includes interviews with Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, and more, along with articles from professional counselors, psychologists, and doctors. Subscribe to Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health here (https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/): mental health, stress, anxiety, Catholicism, faith, hope, healing, friendship, Ave Maria Press, Katie Prejean McGrady Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health.

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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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]]> 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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