The Quest

Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT, shares his insights as a Midwestern missionary priest on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV—the first pope from the American Midwest. What does this moment mean for the Church, for missionary work, and for the faithful in the heartland? Tune in for a unique and personal perspective on this groundbreaking papacy.

Fr Darren Merlino answers random questions from Madigan Maere.  Have a question or comment?  Call when we are live at 877-757-9424 or email us THEQUEST@GRNonline.com

Monsignor Charles Pope returns to cover for Fr Sam and continue yesterday's episode about our new Pope. We unpack it all with Monsignor and Madigan Maere. Have a question or comment?  Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us THEQUEST@GRNonline.com  

Monsignor Charles Pope joins us to decipher the whirlwind of opinions surrounding the first U.S.-born pope. From Vatican insiders to everyday Catholics, everyone has an opinion. We unpack it all with Monsignor and Madigan Maere.

Fr. Cedric Pisegna share two talks Think Big, Believe Big, Receive Big  Be Lifted Up

Monsignor Charles Pope helps us prepare our hearts for Good Shepherd Sunday — a time to reflect on whether we truly recognize the voice of Christ in our lives. We also dive into urgent headlines shaping the Church today: 🔹 The seal of confession under political pressure 🔹 Early reactions to the election of Pope Leo XIV 🔹 Concerns from African-American parishes over archdiocesan restructuring Jo...

Fr. Doug Brown is joined today by Sissel Anderson to take your questions and calls on the election of the first American Pope, Leo XIV, and why we need patience to understand our new Shepherd.  Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us THEQUEST@GRNonline.com

Fr. Sam Medley of SOLT is joined by his mother, Ann, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, family, and conversion. Together, they share their own "St. Monica and St. Augustine" story—how Fr. Sam, once a rebellious punk rocker, was brought back to the faith through his mother's persistent prayers and quiet sacrifices. Even his father experienced a transformation, eventually becoming a deacon. T...

Monsignor Charles Pope is joined today by Sissel Anderson to take your questions and calls on this, the eve of the Conclave. Are you doing your part with prayer, fasting, and small sacrifices?

Fr Cedric Pisegna share two talks: Treat Yourself to a Retreat As you Think So You are 

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for the Sunday readings where Jesus reveals Himself once again to the Disciples. Then we tackle headlines including HHS on the risks of 'gender-affirming care', Holy Communion on the tongue, and the current polarization of the Catholic Church. Show links: Back to the Future – A Homily for the Third Sunday of Easter HHS report raises major concerns over risks of...

Fr. Cedric Pisegna explains how Easter isn't just one day. Are you still experiencing Easter Joy? Have any questions about the Pope?

Fr Sam Medely, SOLT explains how Christ breaks the chains and breaks us out of jail! Resurrection means Freedom. What freedom are you looking for? 

Monsignor Charles Pope is back to answer who really chooses the next pope. Is it the Holy Spirit, the Cardinals, or is there more to it? Have a question about this or any topic of faith?

Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Abide in Jesus  A Lifestyle of Surrender Join us on The Quest as we prepare for our path to salvation email us THEQUEST@GRNonline.com

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for Divine Mercy Sunday. Then we take a look at how the next Pope will be chosen and why it matters for the future of the Church. Show links: God's Perfect Mercy – A Meditation for Divine Mercy Sunday Cardinal Müller warns Church risks split if 'orthodox' pope not chosen The Pope is Dead. Long Live the Papacy. The Death of a Father The Church After Francis Fran...

Do you know the difference between fear and anxiety? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT and Madigan Maere are breaking this down today as well as highlighting the strength the resurrection today on The Quest. 

It took awhile for the disciples to recognize Jesus on the road to Emmaus, is that not often the same for us when we approached the Eucharistic table each Mass? Join Fr. Sam Medley and Madigan Maere in this discussion today on The Quest. 

Reflecting on Pope Francis' Papacy with Msgr. Charles Pope

Fr Cedric Pisegna shares two talks: Easter is for Everybody The Death Experience

Passionist Priest Fr Cedric Pisegna is here LIVE to help us enter into Holy Week on this Holy Thursday. Madigan Maere joins Fr. Cedric to take all your questions about Holy Week...

Today is Spy Wednesday n the holiest week of the year. Fr Sam Medley, SOLT explains how to turn betrayal into a blessing. Fr Sam joins Madigan Maere to take your calls and questions about Faith and Holy Week.

Monday and Tuesday of Holy Week are the lesser-known days. Monsignor Charles Pope explains what Jesus was doing on those days and how many of his teachings are summarized in those two days. Madigan Maere joins Monsignor to take your calls and questions about Holy Week... Show links: https://blog.adw.org/2025/04/what-was-the-lord-doing-on-monday-of-holy-week-4/ https://blog.adw.org/2025/04/what-was...

Fr Cedric shares 2 episodes for Holy Week: Passion Week Lay Your Burdens Down

Monsignor Charles Pope gets us ready for Palm Sunday. We then tackle headlines, including Nicaraguan priests having to submit their homilies for approval, the USCCB ending agreements with the federal government, China's religious laws for foreigners, and a delay for New York Church merger plans.    Show links: See What the End Shall Be – A Homily for Palm Sunday Nicaraguan priests must submit homi...