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The Quest Atlanta Catholic Radio episodes

  • Catholic Connection - Open Letter from a De-Transitioner, Shrines and Wonders, Joan from Rome, Enough is Enough, Eucharistic Adoration and more
    Teresa discusses a de-transitioning story of a woman who penned a letter to the doctor who performed her surgery. Shrines and Wonders looks Italy's Shrines and Wonders Vol. 2, available at EWTN RC dot com. Joan joins from Rome and talks Papal audience and more. Donna Rice-Hughes of Enough is Enough talks over navigating smart phone issues for parents and news of the banning of social media in the UK. Plus, Fr. Ignatius Schwietzer and Fr. Jesse Maingot have a conversation about Eucharistic adoration!
    1 hr 36 min
  • Called to Communion - Did Judas Have a Choice?
    Did Judas have a choice? How was the Holy Spirit distributed when it comes to authorship of the Bible? Predestination...is it for Catholics? Why did Christ descend into hell? Plus, good resources for differences in protestant and Catholic belief.
    51 min
  • Women of Grace, Radio - Wacky Wednesday
    On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about political conspiracy theories and how they can affect the government and the family.
    50 min
  • Ave Maria In The Afternoon - Is Magnifica Humanitas Christological and Anointing of the Sick
    Bishop Joseph Strickland recently wrote a scathing critique of Magnifica Humanitas, claiming that it focuses too much on the human person and shifts our focus away from God. But in reading the document, you can see a clear and consistent Christological theme. Marcus has more.
    The American theologian Msgr. Charles Gusmer once observed that the Anointing of the Sick is the most misunderstood of the seven Sacraments of the Church. But it is a Sacrament with deep roots in Scripture and Tradition. We dive into its meaning with Michael Patrick Barber.
    57 min
  • Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 16, 2026 - Hour 2

    Segment 1: The Most Critical Factor in Children Keeping the Faith

    A new study examining how parents can most effectively foster faith in their children found that the family home is the single most critical factor in determining whether a child retains their faith into adulthood. Greg Popcak has more.

    Segment 2: Newman Conference Celebrates Leaders in Catholic Education

    The Cardinal Newman Society is hosting their 2026 Newman Guide Leaders Summit this week at Catholic University of America. Kevin Murphy joins us to talk about the conference and the future of Catholic education.

    Segment 3: Our Lady’s Love for Little Ones

    In our Lord’s final hours, He promised His disciples that He would not leave them orphans and placed His mother and beloved disciple in each other’s care. The love of Our Lady for all of the souls of those who are disciples of Christ cannot be overstated, and Sara Beth Meyer celebrates it in a new book for children. She joins us.

    Segment 4: “God’s love becomes the measure of Christian life.”

    In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we are reminded that every sin against others is ultimately a sin against God. The Gospel takes it to a deeper level, as Jesus calls on us to love our enemies and do good to those who hate us. Marcus unpacks the readings.



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    57 min
  • Ave Maria in the Afternoon Full Hours - June 16, 2026 - Hour 1

    Segment 1: Vatican II’s Misunderstood Message on Unity

    Critics of the Second Vatican say that the post-Vatican II church has compromised truth for the sake of unity with non-Catholics. But despite the efforts and actions of some Church members over the last several decades, the Council never taught that this unity should be achieved through doctrinal compromise. The Council never proposed that the truth of the Catholic Church be softened for the sake of dialogue. Marcus has more.

    Segment 2: The Euthanasia Battle Resumes in England

    The Prime Minister of England has allowed a “death with dignity” measure to be reintroduced into Parliament. Joanna Bogle tells us more.

    Segment 3: The “Synodal Church” Cannot Abandon Natural Law

    The Final Report from Study Group 9 of the Synod on Synodality states, in rambling language, that many of the Church’s teachings on morality are “rigid” and “sterile.” “The Synodal Church” is making a move to end Natural Law as the basis of the Moral Law...but that’s impossible. Monica Miller has more.



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    57 min
  • Catholic Answers Live - #12764 How Can I Explain Purgatory and the Eucharist to My Son? - Karlo Broussard

    “How can I explain Purgatory and the Eucharist to my son?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of suffering in Purgatory and the significance of the Eucharist, while also addressing concerns about interpretations of Scripture, such as the differing translations of 1 Timothy 3:15 and the implications of miracles related to the Eucharist.

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    Questions Covered:

    • 02:18 – How can I explain to my 18-year-old son Purgatory and why there is suffering there?
    • 10:10 – I think it to be expected that the crowd in John 6 wouldn’t take Jesus literally about the Eucharist, because they would have thought of that as cannibalism.
    • 22:40 – Can you explain why 1 Tim 3:15 is translated differently? The RSV says the Church is pillar and bulwark, and the NIV says pillar and foundation.
    • 28:55 – I’m Christian. Does the Church know what the most important wedding is mentioned in Rev. 19:9?
    • 33:55 – In the miracles of the eucharist, science comes back with results of a specific part of the heart of a living man. How do we clarify this with your understanding of the real presence of the Eucharist?
    • 43:07 – I’m a returning Catholic and bringing my protestant husband along. Is there a “basics” book you recommend because it’s overwhelming for him?
    • 46:40 – I’m Protestant because of Act 2:42-47. I think the protestant vision of it is closer to that then modern-day Catholicism.
    • 50:20 – Is part of the problem for Catholics evangelizing all the requisites to enter the Church?
      • 56 min

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