The Quest

The Quest - A Pilgrimage of Faith New Episodes each weekday at 4 pm CT /5 pm ET. You can listen to the program LIVE on the Guadalupe Radio Network and on Facebook, Rumble, X, Instagram, or YouTube. Hosts: Msgr. Charles Pope, Fr Samuel Medley, and Fr Cedric Pisegna Alongside: Madigan Maere Producer: Matt Maloney For questions or comments, you can email thequest@grnonline.com.

The Quest: Stations of the Cross 03/20/2026

The Quest: Friendship & Faith 03/19/2026

The Quest: Reclaiming Masculinity 03/18/2026

The Quest: Patience, Perseverance & Practice Make Perfect! 03/17/2026

The Quest Who is the leader of your home? 03/17/2026

The Quest Who is the leader of your home? 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. /episode/index/show/thequest/id/40518970

The Quest: The Greatest Commandments 03/13/2026

The Quest: Is your house divided? 03/12/2026

The Quest: Return to God 03/12/2026

The Quest: Return to God 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 /episode/index/show/thequest/id/40416560