We celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception by looking at Marian imagery in the Old Testament with Sandra Miesel, and then meet Mary in the Gospels with William Albrecht and Fr. Christiaan Kappes.
Guest Host Matthew Bunson talks with Liz Lev about the history of Nativity art. Also, Andrea Picciotti-Bayer looks at a SCOTUS case involving a Christian web designer and Ed Clancy tells us about Christian life in Qatar.
Guest Host Matthew Bunson and Michael Rubin discuss the future of Iran's Morality Police and Scythian's Dan Fedoryka introduces a new Christmas album. Also, we meet the real St. Nicholas with Dr. Ines Murzaku.
"Preach the Gospel at all times - if necessary, use words" is a quote often misattributed to St. Francis. What are some other popular misquotes? Trent Horn joins us.
Guest Host Marcus Peter and Carl Olson connect Advent to St John the Baptist, and Kevin Vost looks to Aquinas for answers to questions about God.
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Ave Maria in the Afternoon helps Catholics cut through the noise of modern life by giving them clear, thoughtful conversations that illuminate faith, culture, and the issues shaping our world. We…
guide listeners toward deeper understanding and confident discipleship through engaging segments, expert guests, and resources that help them live the Gospel with clarity and hope.