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Godsplaining
Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.
Episodes
GodsplainingUnpacking Thomas Merton's Iconic Spiritual Autobiography
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss controversial American monk, theologian, and mystic Thomas Merton's book, "The Seven Storey Mountain." Is…
GodsplainingThird Sunday of Lent | From Stone to Living Water
On this Lectio episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the Sunday readings for the third week of Lent. From water flowing from…
GodsplainingWhat Does the Catholic Church Really Say About IVF?
In vitro fertilization can bring forth life - so, why would the Catholic Church be against it? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick…
GodsplainingHow Higher Word Reveals Heaven Through Art and Culture
Music, beauty, and evangelization. Fr. Patrick welcomes Jacob Beranek & Christa Dalmazio of Higher Word Orchestra to this episode of Godsplaining to discuss…
GodsplainingSecond Sunday of Lent | Radical Dependence
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure sit down to discuss the Lenten readings and themes for the second Sunday of Lent, focusing on the topics of Abraham's call…
GodsplainingDid St. Anselm prove God exists?
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the ontological vs. cosmological arguments for God, why He 'must' exist, why His necessity matters, and what St…
GodsplainingAre today's Catholic priests liberal or conservative? w/ Stephen White
On this guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick welcomes the Executive Director of the Catholic Project at the Catholic University of America, Stephen…
GodsplainingFirst Sunday of Lent | Every Lent: A New Creation
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect to traverse time and space on this Lenten Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars discuss the sin of our First Parents…
GodsplainingMillennials vs. Gen-Z: Who's Really Winning Life?
No cap... drip... bet. Does Fr. Gregory know Gen-Z slang? How do the friars characterize millennials, and who is Gen-Z? Is religion back on the table for Gen-Z…
GodsplainingBONUS: Lent: A Journey of Discovery and Returning to the Lord w/ Jeff Cavins
Fr. Gregory welcomes author and Biblical scholar, Jeff Cavins, to this bonus episode of Godsplaining to discuss the Biblical roots of Lent, how even…
GodsplainingSuffering and Need to Pray? Turn to the Psalms
How do we pray through tragedies? Which Psalms do the friars recommend during tough times? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, the Fr. Joseph-Anthony and…
GodsplainingBONUS: Level Up Your Lenten Prayer w/ Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Fr. Patrick joins Fr. Gregory on this bonus episode of Godsplaining to share news of his new book, Witness, a prayer guide and journal. Fr. Patrick writes in a…
GodsplainingHegel: Architect of the Modern Mind Revealed
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory are back together to discuss modern philosophy and German philosopher, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Who are makers of the…
GodsplainingAre Women Just Small Men? w/ Sr. Carino Hodder, O.P.
Fr. Bonaventure welcomes fellow Dominican of St. Joseph, Sr. Carino Hodder, O.P. from across the pond to this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss Catholic…
GodsplainingMillennial Saint Unleashed: Meet St. Carlo Acutis
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick take some time to discuss the life and legacy of newly canonized St. Carlo Acutis, Italian millennial who died of Leukemia at…
GodsplainingBONUS: Speech Acts & Training the Tongue w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
Ever heard of Fr. Gregory Pine? The Dominican Friar joins Fr. Bonaventure on this bonus episode of Guestsplaining to tell us about his new book, "Training the…
GodsplainingShocking: The #1 Obstacle to Spreading the Gospel
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick contemplate a couple of big hurdles to spreading the Gospel. Who are some of the greatest evangelizers in history? What can…
GodsplainingBehind the Scenes of "The Ritual" with Film Director David Midell
Do we have too many movies about exorcisms? What makes this story different and worth telling? Filmmaker David Midell joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of…
GodsplainingIs Rerum Novarum the Answer to Today's Labor Crisis?
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the meaning behind Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum on this episode of Godsplaining. Is there a middle ground…
GodsplainingSEEK26: Catholic Social Teaching, Free Speech, & AI
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory connect for SEEK26 to discuss Catholic Social Teaching, how Catholics should understand free speech, Fr. Gregory's thoughts…
GodsplainingWhy Catholics Love Big Ideas: The Catholic Intellectual Tradition
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory delve into Catholic history on this episode of Godsplaining. The friars describe the Church drawing Truth from ancient times…
GodsplainingThe Rosary, St. Dominic & a Path to Purity w/ Gabriel Castillo
Lay Evangelist, Catholic influencer, and Rosary devotee, Gabriel Castillo, joins Promoter of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress on this episode of…
GodsplainingWhy Do Catholics Worship Mary?
Mary. The Blessed Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The New Eve. A Catholic's relationship with Mary sets us apart from other Christians. Do Catholics worship…
GodsplainingWhy Catholic and Not Just Christian?
Merry Christmas! On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure unite to discuss toads and cigars, then lay out the case for Catholicism. Is…
GodsplainingRelics & Exorcisms w/ Fr. Carlos Martins
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Church exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins to this episode of Guestsplaining. What role do the saints have in driving out demons?…
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Lectio: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the readings for the fourth week of Advent, 2025, honing in on God's promise, Paul being set a part, the birth…
GodsplainingAre You Repeating Your Parents' Mistakes? Unpacking The Bowen Family Theory
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss the Bowen Family Systems Theory, its basic concepts, how to understand them, and why Catholic…
GodsplainingLectio: Third Sunday of Advent
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory sit down to discuss the readings for the third week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars talk…
GodsplainingThe 7 Best Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in the World
Godsplaining: the vibes are immaculate. On this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tell us their experiences at some of their favorite Catholic pilgrimage…
GodsplainingDaily Prayer & Centering your Life on Christ w/ Todd Dailey
Todd Dailey, founder of Eternize, sits down for a conversation with Fr. Bonaventure to discuss the Eternize Cross, "a wearable crucifix designed to guide you…
GodsplainingLectio: Second Sunday of Advent
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining to discuss the readings for the second week of Advent, 2025. The friars continue to…
GodsplainingEvermore: Taylor Swift and the Restless Heart Made for God
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the one and only Taylor Swift, her incredible influence, the genius of…
GodsplainingLectio: First Sunday of Advent
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the first week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars…
GodsplainingWhy Should You Care About Michel Foucault?
Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure on this episode of Godsplaining as they tackle the thoughts and writings of French philosopher, Michel Foucault. Who was…
GodsplainingEvangelization, Modernity, & Flannery O'Connor w/ Fr. Damian Ference
Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Gregory on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss modern evangelization and the revival of Gen Z, as well as to explore…
GodsplainingSaint John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on the recent Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage and what it means to be immersed in the Church, discuss the life of Saint…
GodsplainingPraying Through Dryness - Finding God When You Feel Nothing
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into spiritual dryness in this episode of Godsplaining, describing how it can creep into your life, what it means, and…
GodsplainingHow the Devil Distorts Our True Identity w/ Emily Wilson Hussem
Emily Wilson Hussem joins Godsplaining for a second time to discuss identity, the feminine heart, and the enemy's impact on our lives. Fr. Joseph-Anthony and…
GodsplainingReading the Wingfeather Saga
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory tell us why they appreciate a good book, the significance of the Wingfeather Saga as a children's story and how it relates to the…
GodsplainingThe Lure of Avarice
Avarice is a deadly sin - what is it, exactly? How should we as Christians view money? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory…
GodsplainingDr. Peter Kreeft's Journey to Catholicism: The Mystery of Joy & Book Recommendations
Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his conversion from Calvinism to Catholicism and the roadblocks along the way…
GodsplainingWhat Have We Learned from Charlie Kirk?
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on Charlie Kirk's life, death, and legacy on this episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick tells us of his encounters with…
GodsplainingThe Four Loves
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss C.S. Lewis', "The Four Loves". The friars delve into the philosophy of those four…
GodsplainingFull Court Faith: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla on Living with Purpose
Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach of the Boston Celtics, joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining. Joe tells us about his Catholic upbringing, the…
GodsplainingBONUS: Hope in the Age of Nihilism w/ Abp. Fisher
Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, of Sydney, Australia, joined Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory in Rome this past summer to discuss where we can…
GodsplainingHow to Make a Good Decision
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss the art of making decisions, what you can and can't control, looking into the…
GodsplainingBl. Bartolo Longo and the Holy Rosary
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss Bl. Bartolo Longo, 19th century Satanic priest turned Rosary-devoted Catholic, and why he is a saint for…
GodsplainingDiscernment and Hearing God's Voice w/ Stacey Sumereau
Catholic author and speaker Stacey Sumereau picks apart Fr. Gregory's brain on this episode of Guestsplaining. Fr. Gregory opens up and gets coached in his…
GodsplainingBONUS: When You Don't Feel Like Praying
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to Providence, Rhode Island at the 2025 All Comer's Retreat where they detail learning from Saints as masters of…
GodsplainingWho Are the Persons of the Trinity?
Are Christians pagans? Do we believe in THREE Gods? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explain to us the Persons of the Trinity, the relationship between them…
GodsplainingHow to Approach Death
Is death natural or is it something we can fix as a human race? Is death a product of Original Sin? Is it a punishment? Are we MEANT to die? How can we follow…
GodsplainingSt. Thomas Aquinas & Why Reason Leads to God w/ Professor Christopher Kaczor
Author and Philosophy Professor Christopher Kaczor joins Godsplaining for the second time to discuss faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gregory…
GodsplainingBONUS: Mysteries of the Faith
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure take us to Providence, Rhode Island at the 2025 All Comer's Retreat where they delve into the mysteries of the Faith, how they…
GodsplainingDo Catholics Care About Eco-Justice?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore eco-justice, Catholic social teaching, and the moral responsibility of caring for…
GodsplainingRyan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth
Ryan Bethea joins the podcast for a second time with Fr. Gregory in studio this time and get casual. Ryan details being a Protestant while defending…
GodsplainingHow are Saints Made?
What are the steps for becoming a Saint in the Church? Why name Saints at all? What is the difference between a saint and a Saint? On this episode of…
GodsplainingThe Final Days of St. Maximilian Kolbe w/ Anthony D'Ambrosio
Fr. Patrick welcomes Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and director of film, "Triumph of the Heart," to Guestsplaining. Anthony tells us how his interest in St…
GodsplainingBONUS: Eucharistic Presence, Worship, & Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
The one and only Fr. Gregory Pine joins Fr. Patrick to discuss his new book, "Your Eucharistic Identity", on this BONUS episode of Godsplaining. "Your…
GodsplainingCan Catholics Marry Non-Catholics?
What exactly is a Catholic marriage, and can Catholics marry non-Catholics? Non-believers? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony…
GodsplainingHow to Love (and Defeat) Your Enemies
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Christians are called to love their enemies without abandoning justice. Can you resist someone and still act out of…