The Quest

Priests & Religious take a vow of obedience when they lay down their lives for the Church. Many have said it's the most difficult of the vows to live out. So what does obedience really mean? Is it truly that challenging? What place does obedience have in the lives of the rest of us who belong to the Church but don't take that vow? Let's explore the role of obedience in our faith lives with Fr. Sam...

With the publication of Pope Leo's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, there is a LOT of talk about what this means for our society. We at GRN wanted to create a space to talk about this authoritative piece, now in our Church's history, and listen to your concerns surrounding the topic of AI. What questions are stirring up in you regarding the use of AI? Bring them to today's episode of The Que...

Death is something none of us can escape. How do we embrace the beauty & treasure of this life, while embracing the natural path home to our Lord when he calls us on his time. Today we are talking about the legitimate & not-so legitimate fears surrounding death. Call in to ask your questions about how we as Christians should think of death & how to accompany those in their final moments.  📍 The Q...

As Christians we are called to "rejoice always!" but does that mean even in times of suffering? Are we supposed to ignore our feelings of sadness, pain, frustrations, etc...? Does this mean we must always be smiling? How do we remain joyful in times of suffering? We'll be discussing these questions and more of yours with Fr. Mark Davis on today's episode of The Quest. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at...

Today, the Church celebrates the feast of "Mary, Mother of the Church." Why is Mary given this title? Why is this feast placed on Monday after Pentecost? If Mary has been given to us, what does it mean to give ourselves to her in consecration? Today we are doing an "open forum" style show on the topic of Mary! Ask all of your questions about the Blessed Virgin. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM C...

Did you know Jesus made 12 promises to those who practice a devotion to his sacred heart? Did you know Our Blessed Mother requests an act of reparation to her Immaculate Heart which will assist souls in the hour of their death? Did you know there are MIRACLES that have happened as a result of these devotions? Fr. Sam will be joining us for a special episode dedicated to the Two Hearts. Call in if...

In today's gospel Jesus prays, "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one." Fr. Sam Medley explains what it means to be living in communion with the Most Holy Trinity & shares the spirituality of the religious order he belongs to the "Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity."  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call...

Popular 80s movie, "Ghostbusters" had iconic lyrics which read "I ain't afraid of no ghost." But is this true in your relationship to the Holy Ghost? Do you have a relationship with the Holy Spirit of God? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, teaches us about who the Holy Spirit is & how we can grow in our relationship to this person of the Most Holy Trinity. Call in to share one of your favorite ways to honor t...

Happy (almost) Birthday to the Catholic Church! Celebrate the gift of the Church with us! What is your witness as to WHY you are Catholic? Call in & share what you love about the faith, share what keeps you going to Church, or what keeps you praying and believing in the True Faith.  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline...

Proverbs 27:17 says "Iron is sharpened by iron; one person sharpens another." - Is it true that our relationships can cause "holy wounds"? Or that our sufferings in any area of life can be redemptive? We'll explore these questions and more in this episode of "The Quest." Call in to how you have witnessed God working through wounds in your life or in the lives of others? Maybe it was injury that br...

"Mental Health" is such a buzz word these days... but how does it fit into our physical & spiritual health. What does it mean to care for our "mental health" as Catholics. Today we've got Fr. Mike Driscoll from the Diocese of Peoria, IL on with us to discuss the Catholic Approach to mental health. With a Ph. D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University and a popular book on men...

What were the 3 secrets revealed by our Heavenly Mother to little children in Fatima? What do they mean to us today? Join us on this feast day of Our Lady of Fatima as Fr. Sam Medley breaks down these life-changing secrets! The Message of Fatima The 5 Prayers Revealed at Fatima that Every Catholic Should Know – EWTN Great Britain 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-...

You've heard the saying "sticks & stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Well... that's not exactly true. In this episode of The Quest, we will explore how words have great power & why we should be careful about how we use them. Call in to share your FAVORITE word, quote, or Bible Verse!  Biblical Teaching on the Use of Colorful and Harsh Language - Community in Mission 📍 The Q...

Have you been hearing about the young adults flocking back to the faith? Us too! With Fr. Dominic Smith, O.S.A, chaplain at southern California's John Paul the Great University, we'll be discussing what's going RIGHT & what needs some work in the world of young adult ministry! Do you work or participate in young adult ministry? Call in to share your insights & experience so we can help walk with t...

Maybe you thought May was only for honoring our earthly mothers on Mothers' Day, but did you know the Catholic Church also honors the Blessed Mother during this month? Do you plant a garden or present her with flowers? Call in to share your favorite ways to honor Mary in May! 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐...

Jesus says "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." But what's the difference between acting childish & becoming childlike? We'll explore the virtues of children that help us grow in spiritual maturity with Msgr. Charles Pope today on The Quest. 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424  🌐 More at GRNo...

Do you sometimes feel as though God isn't listening to you? Have you ever felt like God leaves your prayers unanswered. Well, you aren't alone in that feeling, but be assured that God has not abandoned you. Like the famous song says, today we'll be exploring how "some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email...

On this Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker, let us ponder him as a model for manhood, fatherhood, and hard work. Call in to honor the father figures in your lives!  Msgr. Pope's Blog "St. Joseph and Manhood" https://blog.adw.org/2017/03/st-joseph-manhood/ 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.co...

Have you ever participated in performing arts, in theatre, film, choir, or playing a musical instrument? Do you ever find God speaks to you through media, stage performances, or brilliant music? Reflecting on the Beauty of God & the wonderful gifts he's given us to share, let's fill the phone lines today praising God for the gift of the performing arts!  Fr Darrin Merlino youtube link https://www....

Can God really forgive me? The Sacrament of Confession is one of the most powerful ways we can experience the love of Christ. What makes this sacrament so special? Why do we need it? Why can't we just yell our sins out into the void? Are my sins really too scandalous to share? Bring your questions about Confession & let's explore them on this episode of The Quest.  Check out Msgr's book "The Ten C...

Do you struggle to accept things as they are in your life? Are you exhausted from the pursuit of spiritual perfection? Perhaps it's time to take a dose of Vitamin A... that is accepting life as it is & letting God work through it. Msgr. Charles Pope teaches us to quiet our anxieties and how to practice the virtues of humility and acceptance.  https://blog.adw.org/2012/07/a-meditation-on-the-virtue...

Have you ever considered the spiritual war taking place around us daily? Sometimes it seems as if there is a constant battle going on even in our own minds whether that's between peace and anxiety, virtue or vice, joy and despair...the list goes on! How can we guard our thoughts to allow our actions to flow from a place of peace rather than fear? How can we make logical choices in times of crisis...

How do we actually practice joy for 50 days straight? In this radiant Easter episode of The Quest, host Bailey Garland is joined by Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT to talk about the absolute necessity of living in Resurrection joy! Did you know that the Church gives us 50 days of feasting to celebrate Easter, compared to only 40 days of fasting for Lent? Fr. Sam explains why true, authentic Christian joy is...

Learning how to ACTUALLY trust God in your life, let Jesus help you do that! 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

What is the role of the lay vocation? Did you know that Jesus gave us authority to evangelize each other? Join Fr. Sam as he guides us through Jesus' words and call to action of "feed them yourselves."  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcas...