The Morning Quest: Interviews

Teacher Lindsey Martin and seniors Dillan Harrell and Nate Graham. A group of Catholic students from St. John Bosco Academy is bringing the community together to pray the Rosary. We hear what inspired them and what they’re planning for The Rosary Rally on September 27. 

Re Slusher talks about Our Lady of Sorrows. A lesser-known Marian devotion with a centuries-old history, and why Our Sorrowful Mother may be especially close to us when we’re hurting.

Fr Mark White talks about the Made for More Retreat benefiting individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic Church’s teaching on human sexuality, identity, and the experience of same-sex attraction.

Bethany Klein , founder of 365 Catholic Singles continues her series rebuilding your Catholic identity after divorce, separation, or the loss of a marriage. Many people begin asking the question: “Could I ever love again?” Today's conversation discusses, dating after divorce -- with faith, wisdom, healthy boundaries, and the courage to begin again. For more information go to: https://catholicsingl...

This Sunday is National Grandparents Day, Kathleen Lindemann , parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel talks about the Role Grandparents Play in Grandchildren’s Lives.

Andy Lichtenwalner from the Archdiocese of Atlanta reflects on 9/11. Remembering those we lost, the power of intercessory prayer and forgiveness, and how our Catholic faith calls us to respond to suffering with love. We also talk about Catholic patriotism and what it means to truly love our country while seeking the good of all.

What happens when teenagers have to put their phones away for the entire school day? Pinecrest Academy Principal Amy Bowman tells us what they’re discovering.

Miscarriage can be a heartbreaking loss, and sometimes, families aren’t sure how to grieve or even what to say about it. We talk about finding compassion, support and hope after pregnancy loss with bereavement support guide Anna Gowasack , from Reproductive Health Medicine & Gynecology.

❤️ Theology of the Body — Part One Over the next three weeks, Dr. Mike Fagge, presenter with Family Honor, will explore why St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body is more relevant than ever. Discovering how our Catholic faith can shape marriage, relationships, human dignity, and the way we understand our bodies and vocation.

💍 Is a Church Wedding About More Than the Venue? Father Charles Byrd, Pastor at Mary Our Queen, explains what couples may be missing when they leave God out of their wedding plans.

😇 Saint Joseph of Cupertino We’ll get acquainted with the Franciscan friar and mystic who was said to have been “remarkably unclever,” but went on to prove his critics wrong and become a saint! ✝️

🎂 Happy Birthday, Mary! Re Slusher, a parishioner of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, joins us to celebrate the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and discover why the Mother of Jesus can also become such a powerful spiritual mother in our own lives. 🙏❤️

📱 When Does Scrolling Become a Problem for Our Kids? When does screen time cross the line from harmless scrolling to something that’s affecting our children? John Cathey , counselor and psychotherapist at Transfiguration Counseling and Coaching, joins us with practical advice for parents.  Catholic Counseling at: www. Transfiguration.co

🛡️ St. Joseph: Terror of Demons Why is St. Joseph called the “Terror of Demons” ? Father Daniel Brandenburg explains the powerful spiritual strength of the man who never speaks a word in Scripture. 🤫💪

❤️ Looking for a Way to Help Children in Need? Lisa Moore tells us how you can make a difference at the Shepherds of the Meek 5K . Every step can help bring hope to a child. 👣✨

💍Could a weekend retreat help bring hope and healing back to a struggling marriage? Rob and Amy Sampona from Retrouvaille Atlanta join us to talk about how this ministry helps couples rediscover their love, rebuild trust, and work toward healing. ❤️‍🩹💑

Getting married again after divorce can bring unique challenges. We’ll talk about the tools that can help build a strong, lasting Catholic marriage, with Vince and Monica Frese from DivorcedCatholic.com.

Have you heard about Millions of Monicas? Claire Smith introduces us to this powerful ministry of prayer.

What do St. Francis, obedience, and Artificial Intelligence have in common? Father Benedict Abugu will connect the dots and tell us about a special parish talk at Holy Cross.

We’ll hear from Fr. Matthew Mary about why the Divino Niño Festival in Hanceville could be the perfect Catholic family pilgrimage from Atlanta. More information: olamshrine.com/calendar/divino-nino

Michael Gagnon, Director of Religious Education at Our Lady of the Mountains in Jasper, completes his series “What’s the Point?” and takes us deeper to the heart of our Catholic faith.

Julian Saviano, from the Archdiocese of Atlanta, joins us to share details about the bus trip to the beatification of the Georgia Martyrs.

Katie Edelstein, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife with Reproductive Health Medicine & Gynecology, helps us better understand perimenopause through the lens of women’s health, faith, and the dignity of the human person.