
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 269 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligionReligion & Spirituality | |||

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. Tolkien.
Facista, author of ... more
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 world where young adults navi... more
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 meaningful connections with oth... more
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 screens, he reflects on why great b... more
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The show centers on Catholic faith, practice, and liturgy, balancing deep doctrinal conversation with practical, everyday spirituality. Episodes frequently feature priests, religious orders, authors, and musicians who illuminate Lent, Advent, Holy Week, and broader Catholic life with personal stories, liturgical insights, and book-based frameworks. A standout is the mix of intimate, family-centered angles with scholarly and pastoral perspectives, plus a willingness to explore modern challenges in faith without sacrificing tradition.
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Recent guests on Ave Explores include:
1. Kaitlyn Facista
2. Andrew Swafford
3. Fr. Michael Brisson
4. Sr. Allison Gliot
5. Claire Swinarski
6. Haley Stewart
7. Fr. Jonah Teller
8. Laura Kelly Fanucci
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