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.
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Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Wonder of the Journey with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP (00:41:20)
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 consi...
Third Sunday of Advent: Joy in the Chaos of Advent with Rachel and Jason Bulman (00:40:50)
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 of...
2nd Sunday of Advent: A Peaceful Aesthetic with Eliza Monts (00:41:38)
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...
1st Sunday of Advent: Finding Wonder in Advent with Katie Cavadini (00:45:22)
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 a...
NEW SERIES! Teaser: The Advent of Christmas with Matt Maher (00:37:33)
Matt Maher takes Advent seriously, not only because he spends the season touring cathedrals across the country leading evenings of prayer and praise, but because Advent invites us to remember the gift...
Week 4: From Rome to Philly: Archbishop Pérez Shares the News of Pope Leo (00:52:49)
When Pope Leo was elected on May 8, 2025, Archbishop Nelson Pérez was flying home to Philadelphia from Rome. Mid-flight, he got to share the historic news with his fellow passengers. In this episode, ...
Week Three: Pope Leo, the Missionary Pope with Msgr. Roger Landry of the Pontifical Mission Societies (00:52:38)
Pope Leo is the first missionary Pope since St. Peter, and it is already quite evident how his formation as a missionary in Peru is guiding his papal ministry. Msgr. Roger Landry, the National Directo...
Week Two: The Uniqueness of Each Pope with Inés San Martín and José Manuel de Urquidi (01:14:01)
Katie sits down with José Manuel de Urquidi of the Juan Diego Network and Inés San Martín of the Pontifical Mission Societies to discuss their personal experiences with Pope Francis and Pope Leo. Toge...
Week One: A Dozen Popes with Shannon Wimp Schmidt (01:00:56)
Shannon Wimp Schmidt joins Katie to explore the significance of the papacy, highlighting key teachings and defining moments from the past twelve popes—from Leo XIII at the turn of the twentieth centur...
Teaser: Leo in the Fisherman's Shoes featuring Katie McGrady (00:22:36)
When Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the papacy on May 8, 2025, he stepped into the metaphorical shoes of the fisherman worn by 266 men before him. Choosing a name that hadn't been held...
Week Six: Digital Detox with Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP (00:37:43)
Sr. Nancy Usselmann, FSP, dives into the intersection of faith and media in today’s digital world. Drawing on the vision of Bl. James Alberione—the founder of the Daughters of St. Paul—she unpacks how...
Week Five: Sharing Faith Online That Leads to Real-Life Encounter Kaylee Stoll of FOCUS (00:42:46)
As a Catholic convert and Director of Digital Media at FOCUS, Kaylee Stoll knows the power of storytelling online—but also its limits. In this episode, she shares how digital media can reveal the beau...
Week Four: Standing on Holy Ground Online with the Women of the Abiding Together Podcast (00:48:33)
Michelle Benzinger, Heather Khym, and Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT—the beloved voices behind the Abiding Together podcast—join Katie to reflect on the story behind their show, their commitment to a...
Week Three: Truthful and Trustworthy Content with Montse Alvarado of EWTN (00:50:01)
In a world flooded with misinformation and digital noise, how can Catholics use media to evangelize with clarity and credibility?
Montse Alvarado, President of EWTN News, joins Katie to talk about wh...
WEEK TWO: Influencer Culture in the Church with Grady Connolly of The Social Thomist (00:59:59)
Grady Connolly, a Gen Z Catholic influencer and digital strategist, shares key principles for discerning how to use social media well—especially when representing the Church. Drawing from his experien...
Week One: Phones Pushing us to Prayer with Alex Jones of Hallow (01:01:25)
Katie sits down with Alex Jones, CEO and co-founder of the Hallow app, to explore how one of the world’s most popular Catholic apps is transforming lives through digital prayer. Once an agnostic, Alex...
NEW SERIES Teaser: Exploring the Digital Continent: Why the Catholic Church Cares About the Internet (00:31:06)
The Vatican has begun using a powerful new phrase to describe evangelization in the digital age: digital mission on the digital continent. As people spend increasing amounts of time online—scrolling, ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Let Leo Be Leo: Reflecting on the First Few days of Pope Leo XIV's Papacy (00:28:07)
In this special episode of Ave Explores, Katie McGrady shares her thoughts on the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. She delves into his background, career, and what we might expect in the pontificate ahead....
SPECIAL EPISODE: Remembering Pope Francis with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP (00:43:00)
When plans to attend the canonization of Bl. Carlo Acutis shifted following the death of Pope Francis, Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, traveled to Rome to report for Our Sunday Visitor, while Katie Prej...
BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Lenten Practices People "Hate" the Most (00:08:04)
Katie and Tommy discuss the most hated practices people “have” to do during Lent. Is it fasting? Extra prayers? Almsgiving? They dig into why these practices feel so hard—and why we often dread them—e...
Renewing Your Relationship with Jesus each Lent with Courtney Roach (00:49:50)
Courtney Roach, digital marketing manager for FOCUS and host of The Daily Nothings podcast, reflects on her journey to Catholicism and how her conversion ten years ago deepened her love for Jesus. She...
BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Mercy is Waiting (00:09:42)
Katie and Tommy discuss the gift of going to confession during the Lenten season through the lens of the prodigal son.
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4th Sunday of Lent: Finding Healing in Lent by Embracing God’s Love with Brya Hanan (00:43:04)
The wounds we carry can leave us feeling fractured, but God’s love has the power to restore and heal. In this episode, Brya Hanan—author and licensed marriage and family therapist—shares how Lent invi...
BONUS: Lenten Reflections for the Whole Family with Katie and Tommy McGrady | Clearing Out During Lent (00:07:47)
What is bearing fruit in our lives, what is draining us, and what do we need to change or fix when it comes to our relationship with Jesus? Katie and Tommy offer a practical activity to help evaluate...
3rd Sunday of Lent: Lent is Meant for Mercy with Fr. Josh Johnson (00:42:23)
At this middle point of the Lenten journey, Fr. Josh Johnson sits down with Katie to discuss the value of making a good confession in Lent, spending time praying about conversion and brokenness, and w...
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