The Morning Quest

Local, live morning show airing weekdays at 8 a.m. on AM 1160 The Quest. Join co-hosts Josh and Allison each weekday morning for an inspirational start to your day!
The Morning Quest 12/04/25
🎙️ Show Notes — The Morning Quest

🕯️ Fr. Silloway
Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody continues his series on Living Liturgically.
Today he unpacks:
• The rich Tradition of Advent
• How Advent practices help us wait with hope, longing, and preparation
• Practical ideas for living Advent intentionally in daily life

Fr. Revak
Pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, GA, joins us to reflect on:

• Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Saint Cajetan — patron of the unemployed, seekers of trust in Providence
• How saints teach us to wait for God with courage

📖 “The Lord is good to those who wait for him.” — Lamentations 3:25

🕊️ Deacon Jim Gibson
A 3rd Order Carmelite, previews his upcoming talk on:
• The heart of Carmelite Spirituality
• Prayer, silence, and learning to meet God in the interior life
• His event this Saturday, December 6, at Saint Brigid

Morning Quest 12/03/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:  The Lord is good to those who wait for him. Lamentations 3:25 

🎙️Guest:   Dr. Michael Accurso- Director of Music and Liturgy and Steven Colker- Associate Director of Music Administration at Christ the King help us discover the timeless music of Advent and Christmas. 

📖Gospel:  Josh and Allison, Matthew 15:29-37 

🙏Saint Segment:Saint Francis Xavier

🎙️GuestAmelia Ramirez Anderson from Mary our Queen will be talking about St. Nicholas Market taking place on Saturday, December 13th from 9:30AM to 4:00PM.  For more information go to:  https://thequestatlanta.com/event/st-nicholas-photo-experience-market-2/

The Morning Quest 12/02/25
• 🎶 Mark Alexander, Music Director at St. Brendan the Navigator
– Sharing about Messiah Sing, the Advent Sing-Along
– 📅 December 5th at 7:30pm at St. Brendan the Navigator

• 📖 Fr. Scott Reilly, Pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA
– Reflects on today’s Gospel

• 🕊️ Saint Amandus

• 📜 Scripture of the Day
 – “The Lord is good to those who wait for him.” — Lamentations 3:25

• 💛 Linda Dyson
– Discussing the 6 needs of grieving
The Morning Quest 12/01/25
🎙️ Guest: David James – Ministry & Service Ambassador, Heritage Retreat discusses the upcoming Young Adult Advent Day of Reflection, Dec. 13. The Archdiocese of Atlanta has generously donated to help offset the cost so more young adults can attend.

  • ⛪ Gospel/Reflection Segment: Fr. Eric Hill – Pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church, Marietta, GA unpacks today's Gospel reading. 

  •  Saint of the Day: Saint Eligius. Patron of goldsmiths, metalworkers, coin collectors, and horses 🐴

  • 📖 Scripture of the Show: “The Lord is good to those who wait for him.” (Lamentations 3:25)

  • 🎉 Guest: Fatima Barajas – Treasurer, Hispanic Young Adult Ministry, Archdiocese of Atlanta
    • Topic: Posada Navideña – Dec. 6 at St. John the Evangelist, Hapeville 🎄
The Morning Quest 11/26/25
Show Notes 🎙️✨

Dr. Michael Accurso & Steven Colker 🎶✨
Director of Music & Liturgy and Associate Director of Music Administration at the Cathedral of Christ the King
Helping us explore the timeless music of Advent and Christmas — its beauty, theology, and tradition.

Fr. Adam Blatt 🙏📖
Pastor of Christ Our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA
Gospel Reflection: Luke 21:12-19

Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner: St. Andrew Dung-Lac & Companions 🩸✝️

 Scripture Spotlight: Colossians 3:17“And whatever you do… do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus.”

Advent Begins This Sunday 🕯️
Fr. Mark White shares how Advent is a season of receptivity, readiness, and welcoming the birth of Jesus — slowing down, opening our hearts, and preparing room for Christ.
Morning Quest 11/25/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week: And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Col 3:17

🎙️Guest:   Fr. Silloway pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody continues his conversation on Living Liturgically and unpacks- The Catholic Roots of Thanksgiving

📖Gospel:  Fr. Scott Reilly pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming GA reflects on today’s Gospel, Luke 21:5-11

🙏Saint Segment:  Saint Catherine of Alexandria

🎙️GuestLinda Dyson, Pastoral Associate at the Cathedral of Christ the King begins her 7 Part Series- Lanterns in the Valley: Gentle Guidance for the   Grieving Heart and discusses How to Navigate the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One

Morning Quest 11/24/25
 
• Juliet Greco & Angela O’Donoghue from the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia join us to talk about #iGiveCatholic and how generosity transforms parishes and ministries 🙌💒

• Fr. Eric Hill, pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, reflects on today’s Gospel: Luke 17:1–6 📖✨

• Saint of the Day: St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians 🎶🙏

• Scripture of the Day: “And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” — Colossians 3:17 ✝️💛

• An Hong & Na-yen Din share a powerful conversation on Raising Great Saints — how family mission, prayer, and intentional culture help children grow toward holiness! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌟

 
Morning Quest 11/21/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:  There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. 1 John 4:18 

🎙️Guest:  Arnel and Joy Bowtista with Couples for Christ will be talking about the vocation of marriage. For more information go to: https://georgia.couplesforchristusa.org/

📖Gospel: Andy Lichtenwarner, Director of the Office of Evangelization & Discipleship for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, and parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena in Kennesaw, unpacks this Sunday's the Gospel, Luke 23:35-43 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Venerable Honora Nagle

🎙️GuestKathleen Lindemann parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock will be talking about Advent. 

 

Morning Quest 11/20/25
Andy and Jamie Oreffice, parishioners at St. Brendan's and founders of Catholics Adopt Project, share their mission to help Catholic families on their adoption journey.  For more information go to: https://www.catholicsadopt.com/ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✝️

Fr. Revak, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, reflects on today’s Gospel, Luke 19:41-44 📖⛪

Chuck Purzner gets us acquainted with Saint of the Day: St. Felix of Valois 🕊️

Scripture for the Week: There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. — 1 John 4:18 ❤️‍🔥

Catholic personal trainer Tim Schevlin discusses staying healthy around the holidays and how to handle sweets 🍬💪

Morning Quest 11/19/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:  "There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear. "1 John 4:18 

🎙️Guest: Teresa Ebbs, Mothers Club chairperson at St. Pius X , talks about their 31st Annual Christmas Market at St. Pius X, taking place this Saturday November 22nd at St Pius High School. For more information go to: https://www.spx.org/current-families/parent-organizations/mothers-club/holiday-marketplace/ 

📖Gospel:   Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA, Luke 19:11-28 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck-  St. Mechtild of Hackeborn
 
🎙️GuestFr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, talks about Courage and the upcoming retreat, "Made for More."  For more information go to: https://couragerc.org/event/made-for-more-atlanta-retreat-day/ 

 

Morning Quest 11/18/25
 Show Notes for The Morning Quest ☀️🎙️
Tuesday, November 18 

• 🕊️ Fr. Silloway – All Saints, Dunwoody
Continues his uplifting series on Living Liturgically, discussing celebrating Christ the King

• 📖 Fr. Scott Reilly – St. Brendan the Navigator, Cumming
  Reflects on today’s Gospel, Luke 19:1–10 — the powerful encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus, reminding us that no heart is too far for Christ to reach. 

• 🌹 Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
The ‘Woman Who Prays Always’ — missionary, educator, and model of perseverance and trust in God. 

• ❤️‍🔥 Scripture of the Day
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear.” 1 John 4:18 

• 🕊️✨ Abigail Byron-Goslin – Healing Disciples Ministry
Concludes her beautiful micro-retreat on healing. Retreat link HERE

The Morning Quest 11/17/25
Rick Roberts, founder of Voices, Choices and Solutions and parishioner at St. Thomas Aquinas, shares practical tips and resources to help keep our seniors from getting scammed and protect them from fraud. 

Fr. Eric Hill, pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel. ✝️ 📖⛪

Chuck Purzner discusses Saint Elizabeth of Hungary 👑🍞
We explore the life and heroic charity of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a princess who poured herself out for the poor and shows us what self-giving love looks like in action. 🥖❤️

Scripture of the Day 📜❤️
 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear.”
 1 John 4:18 reminds us that God’s love casts out anxiety and invites us to trust Him more deeply. 🙏💡

Jennifer Thomas, parishioner at Prince of Peace, shares about her inspiring reflection, “Hope for the Journey,” at the upcoming “Advent Dinner by Candlelight” on Saturday, December 6 at 5:30 PM at Prince of Peace. 

Morning Quest 11/14/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:  The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Gal 5:22 

🎙️Guest:  Vince and Monica Frese with Divorcedcatholic.com will be talking about "The Top 5 Tips for Handling the Holidays after Divorce.”
 - https://divorcedcatholic.com/ 

📖Gospel:  Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, Luke 21:5-19
 
🙏Saint Segment: Chuck-  Saint Lawrence O’Toole

🎙️Guest:  Kathleen Lindemann  parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock will be sharing, "How we can have a Holy Thanksgiving."

The Morning Quest 11/13/25
Father Elias Dorham 🕊️
 • Shares powerful insights on St. John Chrysostom and his insights on marriage.

Fr. Revak ⛪
 • Pastor of St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, GA
 • Reflects on today’s Gospel: Luke 17:20-25 — “The Kingdom of God is among you.” 👑🔥

Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini 🙏🌍
 • America’s first canonized saint, patroness of immigrants, and a witness of fearless charity and missionary zeal.

Scripture of the Day 📜💛
 • “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”
 Galatians 5:22 🍇✨

Esteban Alarcon ✝️💬
 • Continues his four-part series on how young men can find clarity, strength, and direction through the Church. 



Morning Quest 11/12/25
🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:  The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.  Galatians 5:22

🎙️Guest:  Fr. Byrd pastor at Mary our Queen concludes his series Art and Beauty in Catholicism with the Importance of Music in the Church. For more information: https://maryourqueen.com//

📖Gospel:Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA, John 17:20-26

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Josaphat

🎙️GuestSusan Varlamoff, parishioner at St. John Neumann, talks about her upcoming interactive presentation "How to Garden, Landscape and use your land Sustainably," taking place this Saturday November 15th at 10am at St. Jude the Apostle.  For more information go to: http://www.judeatl.com/creation

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