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Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera talk with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today.

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New Episode—The Table is Set (Thanksgiving Edition)

Oscar sits down with Tim Hanley, a restaurateur and former Franciscan brother, to talk about what makes community truly come alive. Tim shares how his time with the CFRs shaped his understanding of simplicity, fraternity, and the priority of relationships over success. We dive into the heart behind his restaurant concepts—from Neapolitan pizza to a 90s hip-hop speakeasy—and how each space is designed to connect people in a disconnected world

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All Ave Spotlight Episodes

Ep. 1: Ave Spotlight Podcast Introduction

Ep. 4: Taking a Social Media Break

Ep. 101: Giving Thanks and Letting Go

Ep. 103: The Best of Ave Spotlight: The 5 Stages of Self-Change

Ep. 109: Best of Ave Spotlight: The Christmas SEASON

Ep. 120: The Best of Ave Spotlight: Evangelization, Beatitudes, and Baseball

Ep. 121: Mary, Mother of All

Ep. 123: An Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching

Ep. 131: The Community Power of Gaming

Ep. 132: Best of Ave Spotlight: The Theology of Style

Ep. 133: Holy Laughter! A Conversation

Ep. 136: Best of Ave Spotlight: It's Time for a Revival

Ep. 139: Sacred Encounter

Ep. 142: The Saint Squad Effect

Ep. 158: Catholicism and Psychology: Faith, Emotions, and Mental Health

Ep. 16: Serving Others at the Holidays

Ep. 160: Faith, Vulnerability, and the Messy Beauty of Married Life

Ep. 161: From Struggles to Strength: Real Talk on Marriage and Faith

Ep. 162: Faithful Surrender: Adoption, Marriage, and Bold Prayers

Ep. 163: Last Week of Lent: Finish Strong

Ep. 164: Cold Matcha, Charisms, and the Call of the Holy Spirit

Ep. 165: Durable Motherhood and Divine Femininity

Ep. 166: Beyond Labels: Rethinking Sexual Sin and Embracing God’s Pursuit

ep 167: High School Seniors Take Over Ave Spotlight

ep 168: Bridging Culture and Christ

Ep. 18: Catholic Christmas Traditions

Ep. 21: Godly Goals for 2021

Ep. 29: Celebrating St. Joseph

Ep. 32: Holy Week

Ep. 38: Making the Bible Your Own

Ep. 47: Mental Health

Ep. 57: Where Do We Go from Here? The Church and the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ep. 68: Catholic Dating Q&A

Ep. 69: Becoming a Nun in 2021

Ep. 79: Gaming and the Gospel

Ep. 83: Journey to the Diaconate

Ep. 86: Take it Easy this Lent

Ep. 87: Hope in the Face of Evil

Ep. 91: Evangelization, Beatitudes, and Baseball

Ep. 92: Integrating Work and Faith

Ep. 94: Best of Ave Spotlight: Saints who Struggled with Mental Issues

Ep. 95: Gloria Purvis on Her Conversion to the Catholic Faith

Ep. 98: The Power of Personal Development

Ep. 99: Story of Reversion to the Faith

Ep. 178: Faith, Freedom, and the Heart of Sacrifice: A Veterans Day Reflection

Ep. 177: Focused Faith with ADHD

Ep. 171: Holy Imagination in the Classroom

Ep. 175: Live Boldly in the Light of Christ

Ep. 172: More Than Optimism: How to Live with Unshakable Hope

Ep. 173: Pier Giorgio Frassati and the Wonder of Virtuous Living