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.
Latest episodes
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41 min
Church Communication with Intentionality feat. Justin Dery
Oscar welcomes Justin Dery, founder of Dery Music and Media to explore the growing tension between artificial intelligence and human creativity in church communications. Together t…
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39 min
Blessed Fulton Sheen’s Lasting Impact feat. Katie McGrady
Oscar welcomes Catholic speaker, author, and radio host Katie McGrady back to Ave Spotlight for a conversation about the legacy of Blessed Fulton Sheen and the power of media to pr…
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31 min
From MTV to Ministry with Joe Melendrez
Oscar sits down with Catholic hip-hop artist and evangelist Joe Melendrez for a conversation about identity, creativity, and what happens when an encounter with God redirects your…
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47 min
From Consumer to Contributor feat. Lauren Gothard
Oscar sits down with Lauren Gothard to discuss how to navigate major transitions without retreating into what feels comfortable. Starting with an insightful takeaway from Spider-Ma…
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43 min
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 challenges the idea that holiness re…
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37 min
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, creativity, and learning to trust Go…
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30 min
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 the Rich Young Man. Drawing fr…
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45 min
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 how Vagabond Missions brings th…
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34 min
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 passionately identify with teams, wear t…
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54 min
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 important questions facing th…
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38 min
Faithful Discernment with Helena Heffernan
On this episode, Oscar sits down with Helena Heffernan of Life Teen International to explore the often challenging journey of discernment. Helena shares how prayer, silence, and ho…
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54 min
Motherhood’s Humble Confidence feat. Pamela Rivera
In this episode, my wife, Pamela Rivera, joins me for a heartfelt conversation about how motherhood changes when our prayer life and interior life begin to deepen. Pam encourages l…
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34 min
Climb Anyway with Joshua Rosa
Josh Rosa joins Oscar to unpack the mindset needed to overcome life’s “mountains.” From stepping beyond comfort zones to rejecting performative faith, he explores how real transfor…
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27 min
The Camino de Santiago: More Than Just a Walk feat. TJ Bogan
In this episode, TJ Bogan joins Oscar to talk about the Camino de Santiago as more than a physical challenge, it’s a spiritual awakening. Through his work with Follow My Camino, TJ…
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29 min
The Ride of Our Life: Holy Week Reflections
In this Holy Week reflection, Oscar looks back on the Lenten journey—its highs and lows—and considers how God meets us in all of it. As beloved sons and daughters, we can trust tha…
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31 min
Prayer That Changes Everything Fr. Josh Johnson
Fr. Josh Johnson shares his journey from spiritual searching to the priesthood and how prayer became the anchor of his life. In this episode of Ave Spotlight, he reflects on the un…
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55 min
More Than Language with Deacon Charlie Echeverry
In this episode of Ave Spotlight, Oscar sits down with Deacon Charlie Echeverry to explore the intersection of Latino culture and Catholic faith in a rapidly changing America. Draw…
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43 min
Evangelizing Youth through Hip Hop and the Eucharist with John Levi Davidson
Host Oscar Rivera sits down with Catholic hip-hop artist and school administrator John Levi Davidson for a conversation where history, faith, and mission converge. From raising ten…
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35 min
Influencers, Algorithms, and the Psalms with Emily Mentock
Emily Mentock joins Oscar for an honest conversation about faith, influence, and a changing digital era. As the Catholic Church discerns how to navigate influencer culture, we expl…
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36 min
More Than a Houston Texans Fan with "Ultimate Fan" Steve Beckholt
Oscar Rivera welcomes Steve Beckholt—a devout Catholic, Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, and Houston Texans “Ultimate Fan”—for a conversation that blends football passion with fea…