Hosted by Ave Maria Press · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 267 episodes
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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.
Ave Maria Press hosts Ave Explores, a religion show with 267 episodes published.
When Hallow CEO Alex Jones told Ashley Lenz he wanted to feature The Brothers Karamazov in the app’s annual Pray40 Lenten challenge, she had one condition: a weeklong retreat at Notre Dame. The retreat became the foundat
In this episode, Katie talks with Marcie Stokman and Colleen Hutt, co-founders of Well-Read Mom, a nationwide book club for women seeking deeper friendships and meaningful conversations through great literature. Marcie a
In this episode of Ave Explores: Catholicism in Literature , Katie sits down with Kaitlyn Facista and Andrew Swafford to discuss the enduring legacy of two of Christianity’s greatest storytellers, C. S. Lewis and J. R. R
Sr. Allison Gliot, FSP, and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC, both set out to write fiction, only to find their stories taking unexpected turns. One created a tale involving a priest entangled with the mafia; the other imagined a
Authors Haley Stewart and Claire Swinarski reflect on how a lifelong love of reading sparked their writing careers, helped cultivate a rich reading culture in their homes, and continues to open the door to deeper, more m
To kick off the new series of Ave Explores on Catholicism in Literature, Fr. Jonah Teller, OP, shares how a lifelong love of reading shaped his faith, imagination, and vocation. In an age dominated by scrolling and scree
On May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. In the months since, his leadership, messages of peace, and warm presence among the faithful have offered much to reflect on. In this specia
We usually arrive at Easter ready to stop "counting the days" of Lent and happy to end our fasting. Laura Kelly Fanucci's new Easter devotional, Living Easter encourages us to enter the 50 days of Easter with the same fo
Holy Week arrives with a sudden silence—marked by darkness, stillness, and striking liturgical traditions—that invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery and memory of Jesus’ Passion, Death, and Resurrection. Fr. P
Author of A Man on Purpose , Pete Burak shares how courage doesn’t begin with heroic moments, but with daily faithfulness. In this episode, he explores how small, sometimes difficult Lenten practices—like fasting—form us
Crucifixion was meant to be a humiliating death, a public sign of defeat. Yet Jesus transforms the Cross into the place of ultimate victory. In this episode of Ave Explores , Meg Hunter-Kilmer reflects on how gazing upon
When we stand at the foot of the Cross, we encounter true compassion—literally, “to suffer with.” Mary Lenaburg knows this compassion intimately. Having experienced profound sorrow and deep joy, she understands that suff
Lent invites us to stand at the foot of the Cross—but never alone. The Christian life is meant to be lived in communion, alongside companions who help draw us closer to the Lord. In this episode, Fr. Jerónimo Espinosa an
Rooted in their mission to uphold the dignity of every human person, the Sisters of Life witness to the truth that no one is beyond God’s love and mercy. During Lent, we are invited to stand at the foot of the Cross and
Lent invites us to trust God’s providence—but it also calls for intention. In this episode, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, author of Witness, joins Katie and her husband, Tommy, to reflect on approaching the season with p
In this teaser episode of Ave Explores: Lent with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP , host Katie McGrady sits down with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, to name a familiar tension: many of us resist Lent, even while longing for the work
In the final days of Advent, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, reflects on Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem—sudden in appearance, yet deeply intentional and necessary. Their path invites us to consider our own journeys
With six kids, busy schedules, and long to-do lists, Deacon Jason and Rachel Bulman understand what it means to try and slow down in the Advent season, and how even best laid plans to slow down are often thwarted. In tod
Walk into any Target or Home Goods and you'll see nothing but perfectly curated Christmas décor selling you the right kind of holiday aesthetic, all in pursuit of a perfect Instagram post. Eliza Monts, a popular Substack
The season of Advent can become far busier than we'd like it to be, if we aren't careful. Author of Behold the Wonder , Katie Cavadini, offers insights into how incorporating lectio and visio divinia and allowing ourselv
Laura Kelly Fanucci
1 appearance on this show
Meg Hunter-Kilmer
Catholic author, blogger and public speaker
4 appearances on this show
Mary Lenaburg
wife, mom, speaker, author
1 appearance on this show
Ali Hoffman
Catholic speaker and evangelist
2 appearances on this show
Fr. Gregory Pine
Instructor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies · Dominican House of Studies
1 appearance on this show
Matt Maher
Imp · M7 Innovations
2 appearances on this show
Msgr. Roger Landry
Monsignor · Pontifical Mission Societies
2 appearances on this show
Katie McGrady
Catholic author, speaker, and SiriusXM radio host · Catholic church
5 appearances on this show
Alex Jones
Operations Manager · Merlin Cinemas
2 appearances on this show
Mari Pablo
1 appearance on this show
Heather Khym
3 appearances on this show
Fr. Dave Pivonka
President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, Host of "My father’s Father" · Franciscan University of Steubenville
1 appearance on this show
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