Ave Spotlight

by Ave Maria Press

Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks 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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Episode 198: Going to College, Growing in Holiness with Meg Hunter-Kilmer

On this episode of Ave Spotlight, Meg Hunter-Kilmer talks about staying rooted in Christ during one of life’s biggest transitions: college. Meg challe...

•Sep 1, 2026

Episode 197: Step Up to the Plate feat. Fr. John Garabedian

Fr. John Garabedian, associate director of vocations for the Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, talks with Oscar about baseball, priesthood, creati...

•Aug 18, 2026

Episode 196: What Are We Holding On To with Tom Corcoran

I sit down with Tom Corcoran, co-founder and president of Rebuilt Parish, to explore one of the most challenging encounters in the Gospels: Jesus and ...

•Aug 5, 2026

Episode 195: Beyond the Church Walls with Andy Churray

Oscar welcomes Andy Churray, president of Vagabond Missions, to Ave Spotlight for a conversation about what it means to live on mission. Andy shares h...

•Jul 20, 2026

Episode 194: Beyond the Scoreboard feat. Santonio Hill

Oscar welcomes Santonio Hill for a conversation that bridges the worlds of sports, faith, and discipleship. Together, we explore why people passionate...

•Jun 22, 2026

Episode 193: Humanity in the Age of AI with Paul Blanchard

Oscar sat down with Paul Blanchard, director of social media outreach and IT specialist for the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, to explore one of the most...

•Jun 9, 2026