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Ave Maria in the Afternoon

Marcus Peter

Booking Overview

This is a Catholic faith and culture show combining solo commentary with interviews featuring scholars, authors, counselors, and established Catholic media figures on religious freedom, theology, family life, and public issues. Agencies could credibly pitch Catholic theologians, religion scholars, authors, family counselors, and experts on religious liberty or Christian discipleship; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized expertise and a clear connection to Catholic concerns.

Metrics

Episodes: 1000

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bkangas@avemariaradio.net

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Host

Marcus Peter - Host of Ave Maria in the Afternoon, covering Catholic faith, culture, religious freedom, theology, and issues shaping contemporary Christian life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Catholic scholars, theologians, university professors, established authors, family and marriage counselors, and experienced Catholic media or ministry professionals with recognized expertise in faith, culture, religious freedom, or discipleship.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with established publishers, University teaching or research appointments, Leadership of Catholic counseling, ministry, or education organizations, National Catholic media or radio appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Cheryl Hughes - Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Theology Of Love And Themes From The Power Of Love.

Greg Popcak - Discipleship Discipline, Compassionate Problem Resolution, Parenting, Marriage, And Catholic Family Life.

Daniel Philpott - Religious Freedom And Academic Freedom, Catholic Witness, And China’s Pressure To Censor A U.s. Catholic Speaker.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Catholicism, Religious Freedom, Family Counseling, Interfaith Dialogue

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ave Maria in the Afternoon
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“The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come”

October 09, 2026

In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear the parable of the wedding feast. A king gave a feast for his son, but none of the invited guests would come. We unpack the readings with Rob Corzine.Guest InfoRob Corzine is vice president of programs for the St Paul Center for Biblical Theology This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit avemariapm.substack.com

What is Love?

October 09, 2026

In a culture that talks constantly about love, while often reducing it to an emotion, feeling or personal preference, what, exactly, is love? We explore this essential question with Dr. Maria Fedoryka.Guest InfoMaria Fedoryka is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Ave Maria University. She is teaching a new free course on love, which can be found at thepursuitofwisdom.org This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Freedom without Truth is no True Freedom

October 09, 2026

We Americans have a thing about freedom. The deepest wellsprings of American freedom are not ours by virtue of being American but by virtue of our being human. And if there is a genius in our political traditions, it lies in a remarkable political system that we have not devised ourselves but only inherited. But for a people to be free, they must be willing and capable of living freely – and that begins with Truth. Stephen White joins us.Further ReadingFreedom in the Ties That BindGuest InfoS...

Frequently asked questions

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Ave Maria in the Afternoon
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How do I get in touch with Ave Maria in the Afternoon?

Ave Maria in the Afternoon is hosted by Marcus Peter. Its publicly listed email is bkangas@avemariaradio.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ave Maria in the Afternoon?

The publicly listed email for Ave Maria in the Afternoon: bkangas@avemariaradio.net.

How many listeners does Ave Maria in the Afternoon have?

Podseeker estimates Ave Maria in the Afternoon reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ave Maria in the Afternoon?

Ave Maria in the Afternoon typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Catholic scholars, theologians, university professors, established authors, family and marriage counselors, and experienced Catholic media or ministry professionals with recognized expertise in faith, culture, religious freedom, or discipleship. Common among recent guests: Published books with established publishers; University teaching or research appointments; Leadership of Catholic counseling, ministry, or education organizations. Recent guests include Cheryl Hughes, Greg Popcak, and Daniel Philpott.

How hard is it to get booked on Ave Maria in the Afternoon?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Ave Maria in the Afternoon cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Catholicism, Religious Freedom, Family Counseling, and Interfaith Dialogue. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bkangas@avemariaradio.net

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