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!
Morning Quest 10/31/25
🙏 Fr. Mark White
Pastor of Queen of Angels (Thomson, GA) and St. Joseph’s (Washington, GA) joins shares why we pray for the dead and gives us a Gospel reflection for Sunday's All Souls Mass.

🕊️ Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner
St. Wolfgang, Bishop — a man of deep prayer and reform, known as the “Great Reformer of Bavaria.”

🎄 AJ Cervantes
Coordinator of Discipleship at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Roswell shares the heartwarming story behind “The Bambino” at St. Andrew’s — a cherished Advent tradition. (Encore Presentation)

💡 Verse of the Day
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!
— Philippians 4:4 ✨
Oct 30, 2025
10/30/25
 🙏 Craig Dyke – Director of Programs & Mission Outreach with Holy Cross Family Ministries joins us to share about the importance of family prayer and how it strengthens the domestic church. 

📖 Fr. Revak – Pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel.

🕊 Chuck Purzner – Helps us get acquainted with Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez, a humble Religious known for his deep humility and unwavering faithfulness in daily service. 

💡 Esteban Alarcón – Parishioner at St. Catherine of Siena, begins his four-part series on how young men can find clarity through the Church, starting with “Clarity Through Charity.” 

💖 Verse of the Day:
Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” – Philippians 4:4 

Morning Quest 10/29/25
 🎨 Fr. Byrd, pastor at Mary Our Queen, discusses Art and Beauty in Catholicism and the Importance of Music in the Church.
👉 Learn more about their Parish at: maryourqueen.com

📖 Fr. Adam Blatt, pastor of Christ Our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA, reflects on  Luke 13:22-30
⛪ Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Saint Narcissus, Bishop

💫 Weekly Memory Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4

🙏 Tricia Cellucci from the Catholic Leadership Institute shares about the Next Generation Parish initiative—a two-year journey of renewal rooted in prayer, leadership, and missionary discipleship.
Morning Quest 10/28/25
 ⛪ Fr. Silloway – Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody continues his series on Living Liturgically.
🕯️ Today’s focus: All Souls’ Day & Purgatory – the Church’s beautiful teaching on purification and the hope of heaven. 

📖 Fr. Scott Reilly – Pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel:
✝️ Luke 6:12–16 – The calling of the Apostles. 

🙏 Chuck Purzner helps us get acquainted with Saints Simon and Jude, whose feast we celebrate today. 

💜 Memory Verse: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice!”
– Philippians 4:4 

🌿 Abigail Byron-Goslin from Healing Disciples Ministry continues her Micro-Retreat Experience.
✨ Today’s theme: Reclaiming our Gifts and Purpose for Christ. 
Morning Quest 10/27/2025
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Philippians 4:4 

🎙️GuestFr. Ben Thompsen, priest at St. Jude's will be talking about- Proving God Exists by thinking about Him. Don't forget the series Fall Talks with Fr Ben continues this Thursday, October 30 at St Jude's and Father will be unpacking Happiness or Goodness for Morality.  For more information go to: https://judeatl.com/education/adultfaith/currentofferings/fall-talks-with-fr-ben/

📖GospelFr. Eric Hill pastor of Transfiguration Catholic Church in Marietta, GA, Luke 13:10-17 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck-  Saint Hedwig of Silesia 

🎙️GuestSteve Colker and David White discuss the upcoming Christmas concert at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit featuring the Georgia Boy Choir on December 13th at 7pm. Tickets go on sale November 1st and sell out fast so be prepared! For more information go to: https://trappist.net/event/christmas-at-the-monastery/

Morning Quest 10/24/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 

🎙️GuestBrandon Doty parishioner at Mary our Queen in Peachtree Corners will be talking about the ministry Fraternus. Fraternus is a Catholic brotherhood for all ages (beginning at grade 5 through adulthood). For over a decade, Fraternus has been recovering the lost art of mentoring, harnessing the power of brotherly men and fathers, and teaching the virtues rooted in Christ as the path to authentic manliness.” https://maryourqueen.com/ministry-opportunities/fraternus-group-forming-at-moq/

📖Gospel: Fr. Mark White pastor of Queen of Angels in Thompson GA and St. Joseph's in Washington GA, Luke 18:9-14 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Edmund Campion 

🎙️GuestKathleen Lindeman parishioner and Director of Adult Evangelization at St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock will be continuing her conversation about the power of the Rosary.


*Infertility Awareness Workshop at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Saturday October 25th.
The Church Speaks to the Cross of Infertility and Reproductive Technology

Click here for more information: https://hsccatl.com/Calendar/47968

Morning Quest 10/23/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6

🎙️GuestJessi Fearon, parishioner of St. Michael the Archangel in Woodstock and founder of Jessi Fearon, Real Life on a budget will be sharing- Money Habits that Honor God. For more information go to https://jessifearon.com 

📖Gospel: Fr. Revak pastor at St. Mary Magdalene in Newnan GA, Luke 12:49-53 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint John of Capistrano

🎙️Guest:  Lucy Bondje discusses their upcoming retreat "Invocation of the Holy Trinity." For more information go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-paraclete-presents-invocation-of-the-holy-trinity-tickets-1831421393689

 

Morning Quest 10/22/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Philippians 4:6 

🎙️Guest:  Fr. Byrd pastor at Mary our Queen in Peachtree Corners continues his conversation on Art and Beauty in Catholicism with the Importance of Architecture in the Church. For more information: https://maryourqueen.com// 

📖GospelFr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA , Luke 12:39-48 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck-- Saint Pope John Paul II

🎙️Guest: Dr. Michael Accurso- Director of Music and Liturgy and Steven Colker- Associate Director of Music Administration at Christ the King talk about their upcoming Fall Concert, Mozart's Requiem on Nov 4th at the Cathedral.  Listeners can use the code: morningquest for 10% off tickets!   Codes can be entered under the "discount code" space at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ctking/mozart-requiem



Morning Quest 10/21/25
🎙️ The Morning Quest – Show Notes 
Fr. Silloway – Pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody continues his conversation on Living Liturgically, focusing on All Saints Day and how we’re called to live like the saints in our daily lives. 

🙏 Fr. Scott Reilly – Pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming, GA, reflects on today’s Gospel, offering insight and encouragement for your spiritual journey. 

Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner: St. Bartolo Longo – Once far from the faith, he found his way back through devotion to the Rosary and became a powerful witness of conversion and mercy. 

📖 Scripture Reflection: 
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”
— Philippians 4:6
💧 Abigail Byron-Goslin – With Healing Disciples Ministry, continues her micro retreat experience on healing, unpacking the mission “Out of the Desert.”
 
Morning Quest 10/20/25
 
🎙 Guest Segment – Brenda Sharman
Founder of True Beauty shares insights on the impact of social media and authentic identity in Christ.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.truebeautymodel.com/  

Scripture & Reflection
📖 Gospel – Luke 12:13–21
Jesus warns against storing treasures on earth and calls us to be “rich in what matters to God.” 

🕊 Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner – St. Paul of the Cross
Founder of the Passionists, known for deep devotion to Christ’s suffering and calling souls to conversion. 

💬 Scripture for the Soul
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”
— Philippians 4:6  

🙏 Faith Feature – Rosary Army
  Greg and Jennifer Willits, founders of Rosary Army share how this apostolate is helping people find freedom in Christ through the power of the Rosary. Learn more at www.RosaryArmy.com

The Morning Quest 10/17/25
🕊 Vince & Monica Frese from 
Topic: Trusting God after Divorce — how healing, faith, and surrender lead to restored hope.
Learn more about their ministry at www.DivorcedCatholics.com

Fr. Mark White
Pastor of Queen of Angels (Thomson, GA) & St. Joseph’s (Washington, GA) discusses today's  Gospel reading

🔥 Saint of the Day – St. Ignatius of Antioch
Apostolic Father & martyr who proclaimed: “Let me be the wheat of God, ground by the teeth of beasts.”
Model of courage, unity, and devotion to Christ.

📖 Scripture of the Day – James 1:12
“Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved, he will receive the crown of life that He promised to those who love Him.”

🧠 Peter Ryan – Dicusses Faith, Screens & Our Families
📍 Live at St. Brendan the Navigator 🗓 Tuesday, October 21 at 7 PM
Exploring how technology shapes our homes, kids, and spiritual lives.
🔗 More Info: https://responsible-technology.org/ 
Morning Quest 10/16/25
🎙 Guest: John Edwards
Founder of Just a Guy in the Pew and speaker for the upcoming REDEEMED Men’s Retreat at All Saints in Dunwoody. He’ll share how this powerful event aims to restore masculinity in Christ for men 18 and up.
🔗 Details: jpiihealingcenter.org/redeemed

🙏 Gospel Reflection with Father Revak– Luke 11:47-54

Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner – St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
A visionary nun devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, inspiring deeper love and reparation.

💬 Scripture of the Day – James 1:12
“Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation… he will receive the crown of life.”
A reminder of the reward promised to those who endure trials with faith.

Guest: Jeff Armbruster (MOQ Parishioner)
Sharing insights from Hope in God — Creator and Redeemer, from his upcoming lecture on St. John Henry Cardinal Newman at Mary Our Queen, Monday, October 20th at 7 PM

Morning Quest 10/15/25
 🎨 Fr. Byrd – Mary Our Queen, Peachtree Corners
Continuing his series on Art and Beauty in Catholicism, Fr. Byrd explores the Importance of Architecture in the Church—how sacred spaces lift the soul to God.  

Fr. Adam Blatt – Christ Our King and Savior, Greensboro, GA
📖 Gospel – Luke 11:42-46
Jesus challenges empty religiosity—calling us to authentic faith, justice, and humility over outward show.  

🔥 Saint of the Day with Chuck Purzner – St. Teresa of Avila
👑 Virgin & Doctor of the Church
🕯 Mystic of deep prayer, reformer of Carmel, and teacher of the soul’s journey to union with God.  

📜 Scripture – James 1:12
“Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life which He promised to those who love Him.”💪 A reminder to endure trials with love and trust in God’s reward.  

🎬 John O’Leary – Soul on Fire
John O’Leary, whose miraculous survival and transformation are now captured in the new feature film Soul on Fire, inspires with a story of hope, purpose, and faith. 🔗 Find a theater: soulonfiremovie.com  

Morning Quest 10/15/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   James 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

🎙️Guest:  Fr. Byrd pastor at Mary our Queen in Peachtree Corners continues his series on Art and Beauty in Catholicism and today he will be unpacking the Importance of Architecture in the Church. For more information: https://maryourqueen.com/

📖Gospel:  Fr. Adam Blatt pastor of Christ our King and Savior in Greensboro, GA Luke 11:42-46 

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck- Saint Teresa of Avila, Virgin and Doctor

🎙️Guest:  John O’Leary whose extraordinary journey is now being told in the feature film, Soul on Fire. For more information and to find a theater near you go to: https://soulonfiremovie.com/ 

Morning Quest 10/14/25
 🔥Scripture Verse of the Week:   James 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation,* for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. 

🎙️Guest:  Fr. Silloway, pastor of All Saints in Dunwoody talks about the powerful retreat for men Redeemed taking place at All Saints November 21st-22nd. For more information go to: https://thequestatlanta.com/event/redeemed-mens-retreat/ 

📖GospelFr. Scott Reilly,  pastor at St. Brendan the Navigator in Cumming reflects on todays Gospel, Luke Luke 11:37-41

🙏Saint Segment: Chuck-  Saint Callistus I, Pope and Martyr

🎙️Guest: Abigail Byron-Goslin with Healing Disciples Ministry continues her micro retreat experience on healing as she unpacks our Identity as Disciples- Living beyond the Humdrum. For more information go to: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG0MiE1_kE/obuFyfGma3ey0QXrpoY-4A/view?utm_content=DAG0MiE1_kE&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc03b517e53 

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