Javi Zubizarreta

Holding on to hope isn't easy while mass shootings keep occurring. But "without hope, we lose the will to make this violence stop."

Hope for Uvalde

Seeing how art connects us can open our eyes — this author noticed how Ukrainian art helped him connect with his past as well as the artist.

The Small Art Stuck in this War

Read this reflective narrative about finding a young adult ministry in Chicago.

Moving to Chicago, I Needed a Place that Felt Like Home

Article / Community

Read why this author loves his adopted dog, especially on Love Your Pet Day.

How a Puppy Turned My Life Around

Article / Transform

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Having a Panic Attack in a Costco Parking Lot

Article / Health & Wellness

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6 Hacks for Staying Motivated to Work Out

Article & Video / Health & Wellness

Read this reflective narrative about how a friend's death led this author to choosing faith.

“That Time I Lied to a Nun”

Article / Belief

Read what this author discovered about his ancestors' immigrant labor.

Are We Correctly Remembering Our Immigrant Past?

Article / Community

This page features a playlist of videos produced by Javi Zubizarreta for Grotto Network.

Videos by Javi Zubizarreta for Grotto Network

Video / Work by Grotto Authors

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Lessons Learned at the Old Man Gym

Article / Health & Wellness

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Improv Taught Me to Embrace the Fail

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How Humor Can Help You Learn

Watch how Christian comedian Ellis Aych connects with God in his work.

Using Comedy to Showcase Life’s Beauty

Read this reflective narrative about Camp John Marc, a place for kids with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and the joy in this special space.

Joy That Refuses To Be Eclipsed

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Good and Decent EP 21: Comedy of Life

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It’s More Important than Ever to Engage in Politics

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Start Your Day With These Yoga Postures

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Creative Magic Behind Chicago’s Improv Comedy

Want to know how to do stand-up comedy as a hobby? Find out how to overcome your nerves and even grow as a person.

How and Why to Pursue Comedy as a Hobby

Find out how using humor to cope can help you see laughter as a promise and source of hope.

The Promise of “One Day, You’ll Laugh About This”