Ave Maria In The Afternoon

Call in: 877-573-7825 | Biblical theologian and commentator Dr. Marcus Peter examines Church, culture, and current events through the lens of Faith, from the heart of the Church.
2025-11-20
Belarus and Discernment
Belarus has pardoned two Catholic priests. Matthew Bunson has the details and we discuss the discernment of spirits with Mary Ruth Hackett.
2025-11-19
The Gettysburg Address
President Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on this day in 1863. Historian Brad Birzer discusses how one of the greatest speeches in history redefined how we see ourselves.
2025-11-18
False God of Addiction
Addiction is much more than a physical disease – it is a spiritual one. Marcus talks with Dr. Greg Popcak about confronting the false god of addiction, then he and Keaton Douglas take your stories and questions about hope and healing for addiction.
2025-11-17
REVIV3D in Christ
Feeling overwhelmed? Karam Banham and Melissa Khalil can help you be “REVIV3D” in Christ. We also talk about the state of dating and hookup culture with Dr. Randall Smith.
2025-11-14
Hebrew Catholic’s perspective
Dr. Angela Costley offers a Hebrew Catholic’s perspective on the Book of Acts.
2025-11-13
USCCB Fall Assembly
Matthew Bunson reports on the USCCB Fall Assembly and we reflect on the meaning of Sacred Music with Peter Carter.
2025-11-12
Nigerian Schoolgirl Still Captive 7 Years Later
Leah Sharibu is a young Nigerian girl, held by Boko Haram since 2018. Andrea Picciotti-Bayer tells her story, and Tyler Blanski has some rugged wisdom for faithful dads.
2025-11-11
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley as New USCCB President
The USCCB has elected Archbishop Paul Coakley to serve as its next president. Matthew Bunson reports from the Fall Assembly in Baltimore. We also discuss prioritizing family time with Dr. Greg Popcak and the Biblical basis for the Creed with Barnabas Aspray.
2025-11-10
Online Addictions
Today we celebrate the Feast of Leo the Great, who helped clarify the Church’s teaching on the humanity and divinity of Christ. Matthew Bunson joins us with more.
2025-11-07
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Jesus cleanses the Temple in this Sunday’s Gospel – what does that have to do with a Feast of a Dedication of a Basilica? Rob Corzine joins us.
2025-11-06
The Catholic Answer to the Jewish Question
Marcus reflects on how Christians must not forget their Jewish roots and we discuss the Roman empire and the rise of the West with Dr. Matthew Bunson.
2025-11-05
Parenting as a Spiritual Exercise
Dr Greg Popcak discusses how parenting can be a spiritual exercise and Fr. Robert Miller shares the stories of Civil War chaplains.
2025-11-04
Vatican nixes “Co-Redemptrix”
A new Vatican document has nixed the Marian title of “co-redemptrix.” Marcus takes a closer look, and we discuss the rise of Critical Theory with Carl Trueman.
2025-11-03
Everyone Needs Something to Believe In
Marcus discusses how remembering Israel is remembering Christ and Doug Keck looks at recent comment on belief by Joe Rogan.
2025-10-31
The Solemnity of All Souls
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of All Souls. We unpack the Sunday readings with Rob Corzine and explore why Catholics “pray to dead people” with Karlo Broussard.