"Relevant Radio Brought Me to That Peaceful Easy Feeling": How a Young Former Atheist Found God While Looking for The Eagles (Special Podcast Highlight)
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Who knew that the Eagles could lead someone to Catholicism? Brad, a 19-year-old college sophomore from Bowling Green, Ohio, shared how he went from atheism to preparing for full initiation into the Catholic Church.  Challenged by His Atheist Brother   Brad’s faith journey took a sharp turn when his atheist brother asked a seemingly simple question about Christianity: one Brad couldn’t answer. That nudge, coupled with his brother’s advice to “learn more about religion,” planted a seed that grew into a quest for the truth. Sometimes, grace works in surprising ways, like through a skeptical sibling.  From Rock Radio to the Rosary   The Holy Spirit can be sneaky. Brad’s favorite classic hits station got replaced by Relevant Radio, and instead of jamming to The Eagles, he found himself listening to the Rosary for the first time. Confusion turned into curiosity, which led him to explore the Catholic faith. Talk about God working through unexpected channels.  Searching for the Original Church   When Brad decided to look for the "original" Christians, his research led him to two options: Catholicism and Orthodoxy. After exploring Orthodoxy for a while, something still didn’t feel right. Over the summer, Relevant Radio (especially Patrick Madrid’s show) became a spiritual lifeline during a faith crisis. Little by little, Catholicism became the clear answer.  A Eucharistic Wake-Up Call   The game-changer was hearing a talk during the National Eucharistic Congress about the profound beauty of the Eucharist. A speaker shared a story about a prisoner who, upon receiving the Eucharist, exclaimed, “I have Him, I finally have Him!” That story hit Brad like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, it became crystal clear: the Eucharist wasn’t just a concept: it was a real, tangible encounter with Christ. Cue the tears in the driveway as this realization set in.  The Road to Easter   Now officially a catechumen, Brad is on the path to receiving Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. His life has completely transformed since discovering Catholicism. Let’s not forget his shoutout to the power of Relevant Radio’s ministry: it’s proof that evangelization works in ways no one could predict.  This story is a powerful reminder that God’s grace can reach anyone, anywhere: even through unexpected twists like a converted radio station. Brad’s joy and gratitude are infectious, and his story inspires hope for anyone praying for loved ones to find their way home.  Also, sidenote: see if you can count how many Eagles song references are made by Patrick and Cyrus! 
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