The Family Room (The Quest)
Join co-hosts Mari Cleveland from St. Jude the Apostle and John Gordon and Craig Wesemeyer from St. Peter Chanel as they speak with authors, theologians, and local priests and lay leaders to provide your family encouragement, resources, and hope. Enjoy heartfelt stories and engaging conversations with Catholics who are excited to share their life experiences and acquired wisdom to help your family continue to live out your faith with joy.
Feb 26, 2025
The Morning Quest
Allison Dalloul and Josh Harris, hosts of The Morning Quest
Atlanta has a vibrant Catholic community, but until recently there was no outlet to pull them together with exciting radio programming that speaks to their Catholic identity in a way that invigorates their faith and encourages them to find kindred spirits. Such a venue, The Morning Quest, was created last September by Atlanta’s locally-owned Catholic radio station, AM 1160 The Quest Atlanta. Co-hosts Allison Dalloul and Josh Harris are the first to admit this gig took them by surprise and is living proof God orchestrates our steps beforehand.
Josh, a professional comedian, brings his quick wit to the show, where his love of comedy is overshadowed only by his zeal for sharing the faith. As a busy single mom raising three children, Allison tempers Josh’s hilarity with a good dose of maternal wisdom. Her easy laugh makes every guest and listener feel at home.
The Morning Quest airs Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. Talented local guests discuss important national topics, and local priests step in to share reflections on that day’s Mass readings and saints. They augment their discussions with local news and traffic so those on their daily commute can stay informed.
Josh Harris grew up Jewish, and by his early teens decided to explore the many ways a teen could entertain himself. He knew his quick wit would bring attention, and by the time he was 23, Josh realized his life was a mess. He quickly acknowledges a 12-step program changed his life. Since then, Josh has grown closer to God, even spending 2 years in seminary. Now he joyfully joins Allison every morning on air and continues his career as a professionally-clean comedian.
Allison is one of four girls born into a nominally-Catholic family, and it was her engagement to a non-denominational Christian that propelled her into a deep dive on Catholicism. She spent more than 20 years as the “Lenox Lady,” representing Lenox china here in Atlanta. After a subsequent marriage, divorce, and annulment, Allison lost her job when COVID hit. After a few quick years in the mortgage business, her vibrant personality as a volunteer at The Quest compelled management to invite her to be a co-host of The Morning Quest.
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Atlanta has a vibrant Catholic community, but until recently there was no outlet to pull them together with exciting radio programming that speaks to their Catholic identity in a way that invigorates their faith and encourages them to find kindred spirits. Such a venue, The Morning Quest, was created last September by Atlanta’s locally-owned Catholic radio station, AM 1160 The Quest Atlanta. Co-hosts Allison Dalloul and Josh Harris are the first to admit this gig took them by surprise and is living proof God orchestrates our steps beforehand.
Josh, a professional comedian, brings his quick wit to the show, where his love of comedy is overshadowed only by his zeal for sharing the faith. As a busy single mom raising three children, Allison tempers Josh’s hilarity with a good dose of maternal wisdom. Her easy laugh makes every guest and listener feel at home.
The Morning Quest airs Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. Talented local guests discuss important national topics, and local priests step in to share reflections on that day’s Mass readings and saints. They augment their discussions with local news and traffic so those on their daily commute can stay informed.
Josh Harris grew up Jewish, and by his early teens decided to explore the many ways a teen could entertain himself. He knew his quick wit would bring attention, and by the time he was 23, Josh realized his life was a mess. He quickly acknowledges a 12-step program changed his life. Since then, Josh has grown closer to God, even spending 2 years in seminary. Now he joyfully joins Allison every morning on air and continues his career as a professionally-clean comedian.
Allison is one of four girls born into a nominally-Catholic family, and it was her engagement to a non-denominational Christian that propelled her into a deep dive on Catholicism. She spent more than 20 years as the “Lenox Lady,” representing Lenox china here in Atlanta. After a subsequent marriage, divorce, and annulment, Allison lost her job when COVID hit. After a few quick years in the mortgage business, her vibrant personality as a volunteer at The Quest compelled management to invite her to be a co-host of The Morning Quest.
Resources:
- The Morning Quest airs weekdays 8-9 a.m. ET and can be heard on your radio dial at AM 1160. You can also listen live or on demand on The Quest Atlanta website or app.
- Learn more about Josh’s comedy
