You loved this episode from Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, so much that we brought it back! We hope you enjoy this Ave Spotlight “best of” episode. What do a priest, baseball, and the beatitudes have in common? Chenele Shaw talks with popular YouTuber Fr. Casey Cole, OFM, about social media, the priesthood, and his summer of 2022 Bleacher Brothers tour. He visited all thirty MLB parks in eleven weeks with his friend Fr. Roberto “Tito” Serrano, OFM, to share the good news. Links: Follow Ave Maria...

On this episode, Rachael Killackey of Magdala Ministries joins Chenele to talk about sexual addiction, pornography, community, and rediscovering true intimacy with God. It’s a powerful discussion that you won’t want to miss! Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More About Rachael's new book, Love in Recovery, and Magdala Ministries

This week Chenele Shaw talks with Joel Stepanek, chief mission officer for the National Eucharist Congress, about the Eucharistic Revival. What is it? How can you be a part of it? What does it mean for the Church? Join us in this conversation about encountering Jesus in the Eucharist! Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck out Ave Maria Press's Eucharistic ResourcesLearn More about Joel Stepanek

On this week’s episode, Chenele Shaw talks with therapist and friend-of-the-show Regina Boyd about preparing for marriage. The two also discuss how to identify red flags in a relationships. Whether you are single, engaged, or married, this episode is for you! Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More about Regina Boyd's Counseling Services

What does it mean to be a man of virtue? This week Chenele and author and Catholic life coach Paul George talk about virtue, the saints, and how men are made for holy grit. George’s new book, Holy Grit, looks at some of the tough issues facing men today—struggles in marriage, parenting, suffering, and finding purpose—to determine areas for growth and take steps toward living the life for which God created men. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More about Paul George, His Books,...

It’s not too late to make this Lenten season meaningful and transformative. Join Chenele this week as she talks with Gary Zimak, author of Give Up Worry for Lent!, about how to make the most of the weeks leading up to Easter. They talk about sticking to your fasts, being easy on yourself, and growing in your relationship with Christ. Links: Learn More About Give Up Worry for Lent! and Gary ZimakFollow Ave Maria Press on Instagram

Join Chenele and Jasmyn Joubert this week as they discuss what the Marvel superhero movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever can teach us about grief and the healthy and unhealthy ways we can process it. You don’t want to miss it! Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Live Liturgically Planner — At Live Liturgically, we strive to help families bring peace to their homes with products that aid in bringing order and intention. Our flagship product, the Liturgical Family Wall Planner, is the first of...

On this week's episode, Chenele talks with Kate Fassbender, founder and executive director of The Hem of Christ, a ministry of care and support for those living with dementia and their care partners. Kate explains how she was called to work in dementia care from a very young age. She also shares practical ways to accompany those with dementia, especially in their spiritual life or spiritual memory. Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — Sock Religious products make the perfect...

Join Chenele Shaw this week to dive into the scriptures with Sarah Christmyer, host of the Living the Word Bible Podcast and general editor of the Living the Word Catholic Women's Bible. Sarah will share tips for how to be intentional about reading the Word of God. Pick up your Bible and join us! Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith — States of Faith is a brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products...

Join Chenele this week as she talks with Sam Kelley of FIERCE Athlete about all things women and sports. FIERCE Athlete--which stands for Femininity, Identity, Embodiment, Receptivity, Catholicism, and Encounter--is an organization that supports and mentors female athletes and helps them to recognize their authentic identity as a daughter of God. Sam shares her journey of conversion and how the Lord spoke to her heart after a tragic injury. You don't want to miss it! Links: Check Out Our...

Happy New Year! During the first episode of the new year host Chenele Shaw and her good friend Jasmyn Joubert chat about resolutions. They will talk about new friends, the Bible in a Year Podcast, and signing up for that new gym membership. Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor States of Faith — States of Faith is a brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get your...

Join Chenele on this special "best of" Christmas episode with our good friend Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, of the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. Fr. Joe leads us through an Ignatian meditation and talks about why Elf is the best holiday movie. Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious' co-founder,...

On this week's episode, Chenele talks with long-time friend, Lillian Fallon, about dating--preferred apps, dating in your 30s, and how to stay hopeful. You don't want to miss it! Links: Check Out Our Episode Sponsor Sock Religious — It all started with a conversation about donut socks. "I can wear socks for national donut day. How cool would it be if I could wear saint socks on a saint's feast day?" said Sock Religious co-founder, Scott Williams. 5 years later, Sock Religious is a rapidly...

Allison Gingras, author of Encountering Signs of Faith, shares the story of how her daughter's adoption helped her trust and encounter the Lord. Allison and Chenele also talk about sacramentals and how they help us to learn about the faith in unexpected ways. Links: Learn More about States of Faith — States of Faith is a brand for Catholics who love the rosary and are proud of where they live. States of Faith features high-quality products with images of your state outlined in the Rosary. Get...

Have you ever had questions about the Catholic faith? Perhaps you were confused about something you heard at Sunday Mass? You are not alone. This week Chenele and Busted Halo's Fr. Dave Dwyer, CSP, discuss ways to learn more about the faith and avoid simply going through the motions. They also talk about Fr. Dave's new book Mass Class and the questions he is most frequently asked about Catholicism. Links: Learn More about Forte Catholic — Forte Catholic is one of the top Catholic podcasts...

In this episode, Chenele and Lisa Hendey, founder of the award-winning CatholicMom.com and author of 5-Minute Prayers Around the Advent Wreath, talk about how to incorporate the Advent wreath into your seasonal traditions while building community and getting out of your normal routine. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck Out Our Episode Sponsor Live Liturgically — At Live Liturgically, we strive to help families bring peace to their homes with products that aid in bringing order...

The 60th anniversary of the opening of Vatican II was October 11, 2022. There have been a lot of misunderstandings about what really happened during the council. Fr. Blake Britton, author of Reclaiming Vatican II, joins Chenele to address common misconceptions, why the liturgy is a priority, and hope for the faith of millennials. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck Out "Reclaiming Vatican II"

Listen to licensed counselor Regina Boyd discuss the challenges of self-change and how we can take action to improve our lives. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More about Regina Boyd's Counseling Services

Join Chenele as she talks with Santonio Hill of Vagabond Ministries about his conversion story and how a simple invitation brought the Lord into his life. We are excited for you to hear it. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramFollow Chenele Shaw on InstagramLearn More about Vagabond Missions

Danielle Bean joins Chenele to talk about sending your child to college, supporting their independence, and parental paranoia. Danielle shares her personal testimony of trusting God, and what she would tell her younger self. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramSee More About Danielle Bean's Girlfriends CommunityFollow Chenele Shaw on Instagram

This week we're celebrating the 100th episode of Ave Spotlight! Join host Chenele Shaw and former host Katie Prejean McGrady as they chat about how it feels to host their own show, their favorite episodes, and what gives them hope. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramFollow Chenele Shaw on InstagramWe want to hear from you! Share feedback, questions and your favorite Spotlight podcasts at the link below. Thank you.

In the final episode of the Ave Spotlight summer conversion story series, host Chenele Shaw shares her own inspiring story of hope--from getting kicked out of high school to managing a Philly cheesesteak restaurant to becoming director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Orlando. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramFollow Chenele Shaw on Instagram

This week Chenele Shaw chats with Leah Darrow of Power Made Perfect, her new Christocentric personal development program. Darrow talks about being your best self and shares about her powerful conversion from despair and shame to hope, mercy, and the love of Jesus. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramLearn More about Leah Darrow's MinistryFollow Chenele Shaw on Instagram

Chenele chats with Eve Tushnet about her conversion to Catholicism. After being deeply inspired by the reliquaries of the Church, Tushnet explored the faith more intentionally and was moved by the beauty and truth of Catholicism. She also shares some insight on how to discuss the topic of conversion with others. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramFollow Chenele Shaw on InstagramCheck Out Eve Tushnet's Blog

Chenele talks with Leah Libresco Sargeant about her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. After many debates during college, Sargeant was inspired to investigate Catholicism more fully by the faithful witness of her peers. She also offers suggestions about how to engage in healthy debates with those who have different beliefs. Links: Follow Ave Maria Press on InstagramCheck Out Our Episode Sponsor Catholic Gift boxFollow Leah Libresco Sargeant on Instagram