The Quest

Tomorrow is the Solemnity of St. Joseph! Let's reclaim the dignity of masculinity by looking to this obedient Saint tasked with protecting and providing for the Queen of Heaven and the Prince of Peace. How can men rise up to reclaim their authority & role as men of God? How can women support & encourage authentic masculinity? Let's explore these questions and more on The Quest! Call in to share how St. Joseph has been present in your life! 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

Do you struggle with patience & perseverance? Well, St. Patrick the Brave - a man who courageously followed God's mission for his life, against all odds could be a great Saint for you! Sometimes we feel like escaping our life circumstances will be the solution to "perfecting" our lives... but St. Patrick's life tells us that's not always the case. How can we be men & women who persevere through the challenges of life with patience? Let's chat about it on the Quest! 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

In a culture that often views authority as a "power struggle," the Catholic Church offers a radical and peaceful alternative. As we enter the week of the Feast of St. Joseph, Bailey Garland and host Msgr. Charles Pope explore God's original design for headship in marriage and the family. What does it actually mean for a husband to be the "head" of the household? Msgr. Pope breaks down the physical analogy of the head and body, explains why authority is strictly for service, and highlights the silent, powerful leadership of St. Joseph. Join us for a deep dive into the biblical roles of men and women that lead to true flourishing in the domestic church! 🔍 WHAT IS THIS EPISODE ABOUT? The Need for Headship Msgr. Pope uses a physical and athletic analogy to explain why every "body" needs one head. Without a "referee" or a coordinator, a family becomes a battle of wills. Learn why headship is about coordinating and providing, not lording power over others. Authority as Service Jesus is the ultimate model of authority. Msgr. Pope explains that in the Christian tradition, authority is exercised among equals in dignity. He breaks down the "hierarchy of service," where the one in charge is actually the one called to give their life as a ransom for the rest. The Model of St. Joseph St. Joseph never speaks a word in Scripture, but his actions define authentic fatherhood. From putting his vocation before his career during the flight to Egypt to protecting his family from physical and spiritual dangers, Joseph provides a perfect "blueprint" for modern men to lead with firm, quiet strength. ⏳ KEY MOMENTS (TIMESTAMPS) Click the time to jump to that topic! [00:00] - Intro: Who is the leader of your home? [04:34] - Headship in the household: The biblical context of today's Gospel [06:40] - The physical analogy: Why every "body" needs a head [16:36] - Christian Authority vs. Worldly Power: Authority is for service [21:40] - Wives be subordinate & husbands love your wives: Unpacking Ephesians 5 [32:00] - Using authority charitably: Reflection on Qualqui's YouTube comment [33:43] - Peter's Question: How to build a daily habit of reading the Bible [37:42] - Suzanne's Story: Celebrating a father who led with benevolent headship [43:00] - The "Zoomer" Generation: A turning back to traditional family life? [49:05] - St. Joseph: The silent man of action and his vocation over career [52:01] - Joseph as "Tecton": Was he a carpenter or a master builder? 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST Msgr. Charles Pope is a dynamic Catholic priest, author, and speaker based in Washington, D.C. He is a regular guest host on The Quest, known for his deep biblical insights, knowledge of ancient languages, and pastoral wisdom. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES The Quest Podcast Library: https://www.grnonline.com/listen/grn-... USCCB Daily Readings: https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings France Pilgrimage with the GRN: https://www.grnonline.com/events/sein... 🙏 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS St. Joseph Partners: Protect your investments with physical gold and precious metals. https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/grn Guardians of GRN: Become a sustaining member of the family! https://www.grnonline.com/guardians 👇 What is one quality of St. Joseph that you try to model in your own home? Let us know in the comments! #TheQuest #CatholicFaith #MsgrCharlesPope #StJoseph #CatholicFamily #BiblicalHeadship #CatholicMarriage #CatholicRadio #GRN #Fatherhood #DomesticChurch 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424  🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.  

Do you know the greatest commandments? Today's Gospel tells us that nothing is greater than loving God and loving your neighbor.  Want to know how to live these commandments out faithfully and joyfully? Listen live and call in to walk with us on this pilgrimage of Faith! https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/031326.cfm   📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.  

Division within marriage & the family is a common way the enemy attacks in today's world. It can be scary and overwhelming causing all kinds of emotions to swirl. Is there division within your marriage & family? Let us walk with you as we hope to provide comfort through counsel on today's episode of The Quest!   📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.  

Does God want your feelings, or does He want your mind? 🧠❤️‍🔥 During Lent, we constantly hear the phrase: "Return to me with your whole heart." But what does that actually mean? In our modern world, we tend to associate the "heart" with pure emotion and feelings, but the ancient biblical understanding is completely different! In this episode of The Quest, Bailey Garland and host Msgr. Charles Pope unpack the fascinating biblical anthropology of the heart, the mind, and the will. Join us as we explore the spiritual battlefield of our thoughts, the story of the Samaritan woman at the well, and practical steps for washing your mind with the Word of God. 🔍 WHAT IS THIS EPISODE ABOUT? The Biblical Heart vs. Modern Feelings Msgr. Pope explains why the ancients viewed the heart as the center of thought, deliberation, and decision-making (while feelings were actually associated with the gut!). Learn why giving God your "whole heart" really means surrendering your intellect and your will. The Battlefield of the Mind "Sow a thought, reap a deed. Sow a deed, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character..." Msgr. Pope breaks down the psychology of the spiritual life, explaining how our thoughts directly produce our feelings. If you want peace, you have to stop soaking your mind in the "dirty water" of the secular world and start washing it with Scripture. The Woman at the Well & Infinite Longing Do you ever feel a deep, restless longing inside, even when you are practicing your faith? Msgr. Pope uses the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well to explain why God doesn't just "zap" our pain away instantly, but instead initiates a deep, gradual healing process to prepare us for Heaven. ⏳ KEY MOMENTS (TIMESTAMPS) Click the time to jump to that topic! [00:00] - Intro: What does it mean to return to God? [03:31] - The ancient biblical meaning of the heart and mind [16:37] - How our thoughts produce our feelings (Spiritual psychology) [21:47] - The "Dirty Sponge" analogy: Why you must wash your mind with Scripture [32:40] - Caller Maria: How to encourage children & grandchildren to return to the Church [38:37] - The Woman at the Well and our "infinite longing" for God [50:03] - Sow a thought, reap a destiny: The battleground of the mind 🎙️ ABOUT THE GUEST Msgr. Charles Pope is a dynamic Catholic priest, author, and speaker based in Washington, D.C. He is a regular guest host on The Quest, known for his deep biblical insights, knowledge of ancient languages, and pastoral wisdom. 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES The Quest Podcast Library: https://www.grnonline.com/listen/grn-podcast-library France Pilgrimage with the GRN: https://www.grnonline.com/events/seine-river-cruise 🙏 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS St. Joseph Partners: Protect your investments with physical gold and precious metals. https://sjp.stjosephpartners.com/grn Guardians of GRN: Become a sustaining member of the family! https://www.grnonline.com/guardians 👇 What is your favorite book of the Bible to read when you need to refocus your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!  #TheQuest #CatholicFaith #MsgrCharlesPope #BibleStudy #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicRadio #GRN #Lent #Scripture #SamaritanWoman #ChristianPsychology

We love the Catholic Faith! But being Catholic doesn't excuse us from the fallen human nature, so what do we do when Church teachings are hard to follow and we fail? When homilies have heresies in them or confuse us? When there is drama going on at the parish and the Church isn't acting as one? Maybe you're struggling one of these things right now! Call in to The Quest & let us walk with you!  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

It may seem like teens and young adults prefer scrolling to serving, so how can we get the youth of today engaged in the Catholic Church? Many of us in ministry see the young hearts that long to develop a relationship with Christ & use their lives to serve him! Calling all involved in youth ministry! This is your episode to share how you see the youth serving in the Church & share effective ways to engage the new generation!   📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

How many times have you heard "you get out of it, what you put into it"? This is a common phrase in our society, but is it accurate? How does it translate into our spiritual lives? What falls on me & what do I leave up to God? Join us on The Quest to explore these questions & more about the faith! 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424  🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.

In today's gospel, Jesus tells us to "go first & be reconciled with our brother" & to "settle quickly" with our opponent on the way to court. But this can sometimes be tricky when the person keeps hurting us. How do we forgive AGAIN? Is there someone is your life who you're struggling to forgive or who won't forgive you? Call in & let's walk this road of forgiveness together.  📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 📧 Email your questions: TheQuest@GRNonline.com 🌐 More at GRNonline.com 📲 Listen on GRN Radio App | 🎧 Download the podcast on Spotify & Apple Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.