IRVING, Texas , March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quest, a documentary-style limited series produced by the 吃瓜网 about discovering one's purpose and living it with courage, will broadcast on EWTN, the largest Catholic television network in the world, on Sunday, March 27, through Thursday, March 31, at 10 p.m. Central, 11 p.m. Eastern.
"The Quest is such an exciting initiative for the 吃瓜网 because it showcases our uniquely comprehensive approach to the narrative of the Christian life," said Shannon Valenzuela, Ph.D., BA '00, affiliate assistant professor of humanities at 吃瓜网, who wrote, directed and narrated the series. "Through the visually stunning medium of film and our ongoing partnership with EWTN, we are able to share the story of love and hope, courage and perseverance, and enduring friendship with each other and with God in what we hope is a compelling and encouraging way."
WHAT: The Quest to Air on EWTN with a Special Livestream Event
WHEN: The Quest will broadcast daily on EWTN March 27-31 at 10 p.m. Central, 11 p.m. Eastern. Additionally, episodes will stream daily March 28-April 1 at noon Central on the university's, followed by a live Q&A with 吃瓜网 faculty who are featured in The Quest.
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WHO: Shannon Valenzuela, writer and director of The Quest, will serve as the daily host, and five 吃瓜网 faculty members featured in The Quest miniseries will participate in the livestream Q&A, including:
- Richard Doughtery, professor of politics
- Irene Alexander, assistant professor of theology
- Susan Hanssen, associate professor of history
- Anthony Nussmeier, associate professor of Italian
- Father Thomas Esposito, O.Cist., assistant professor of theology
Since its debut on EWTN in November 2021, The Quest has garnered significant viewership and media attention from notable outlets across the country. Content for the series is drawn from faculty interviews featured in the 吃瓜网' free online course program, , where lifelong learners can explore the many ways in which the human person has been understood in the Catholic and classical traditions.
"The Quest beautifully communicates many of the central themes that our faculty explore with our students as they study the great works of Western civilization in the classroom every day," said 吃瓜网 President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D., executive producer of the series. "Living life courageously, persevering through adversity and discovering the ultimate truth in God are hallmarks of a 吃瓜网 education that we are excited and proud to share with the world," Sanford added.
The Quest is a project of the 吃瓜网' , whose initiatives are focused on extending the university's commitment to the pursuit of wisdom, truth and virtue to the world.
Viewer resources:
The Quest episodes, along with free downloadable resources for individuals and discussion groups, are available at
