Godsplaining

By Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

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 ide

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April 05, 2026 BONUS: Meeting Christ in Our Humanity
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick gathered at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a Day of Recollection to discuss feeling discouraged in our relationship with Christ, meeting Him where we are in our humanity, what we're meant to do here on Earth, and the importance of sharing your prayer.
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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1h 58min
April 02, 2026 You're Not "Spiritual But Not Religious," You're Catholic and Don't Know It Yet
You're "spiritual" but not religious? Is that a good thing to be? Could there be risks to that? What does that actually mean? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss why data on those identifying as 'spiritual' is decreasing, how spiritual people are really just Catholic, and more.
Young Adults: Join the friars in Tampa, FL from April 24-26! https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/
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Join the Friars for our annual Young Adult Retreat in Tampa, FL!
https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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36min
March 30, 2026 An Examination of the Virtues w/ a Retired U.S. Army General
Fr. Gregory welcomes retired, highly accomplished United States Army General and CEO of the McChrystal Group, Stanley McChrystal, to analyze common virtues and discuss dignity, excellence, and finding your inner strength.
The General's Books can be found here:
https://shorturl.at/fmloa
Send your questions for the friars to:
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Subscribe to our channel
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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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32min
March 28, 2026 Palm Sunday | God's Perfect Dominion
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the readings for Palm Sunday, focusing on the themes of training the tongue, obedience, God's dominion over us, and the giving of ourselves to the Lord.
Find Fr. Gregory's "Training the Tongue" here:
https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Providence College Pre-College Summer Program
https://catholic-dominican.providence.edu/pre-college-program/
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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28min
March 26, 2026 How can Christians disagree and still love deeply?
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure ponder the fundamental principles of debate, what it means to be a friend to the Truth, how to disagree well, what to do when a debate 'goes south', and give us debate advice, all on this episode of Godsplaining.
For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker:
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Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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36min
March 21, 2026 Fifth Sunday of Lent | Walking by Faith
How's your Lent going? The friars encourage us: lock in, get ready, and get ready for some grace. Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, reflecting on the themes of walking by faith, understanding what drives us, and friendship.
Get Fr. Patrick's, "Witness", here!
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Providence College Pre-College Summer Program
https://catholic-dominican.providence.edu/pre-college-program/
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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34min
March 19, 2026 What Red Flags should Catholics be looking out for in relationships?
Fr. Joseph-Anthony, the relationship counselor. Is religion a red flag? Do the friars recommend Catholics date non-Catholics? From acknowledging preferences in your significant other to sexuality, self control and more, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick give us their perspective of things to look out for when dating.
Mark your calendars for the All Comer's Retreat!
June 19-21, 2026 in Louisville, KY
Registration and more information to come soon
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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31min
March 16, 2026 Finding Christ in the Loneliness of Insomnia w/ Deacon Charlie Echeverry
Fr. Gregory welcomes Deacon Charlie Echeverry to this week's episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his hand in the EWTN series 'Seeking Beauty,' the isolation he felt in his experience with insomnia, his return to the Church, and surrendering to God's plan for his vocation.
More on Deacon Charlie:
deaconcharlie.com
Watch Seeking Beauty here:
https://www.seekingbeauty.show/
Send your questions for the friars to:
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Subscribe to our channel
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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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36min
March 14, 2026 Fourth Week of Lent | Awake from the Darkness
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the Sunday readings for the Third Sunday of Lent, focusing on themes of blindness, sight, light, and darkness.
Finish out the Holy Week strong with Fr. Patrick's "Witness"
https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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32min
March 12, 2026 Unpacking 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 Merton seen as another Augustine? Why was he 'afraid' of the Catholic Church? What was his journey to Catholicism like? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of Godsplaining.
For the St. Dominic Rosary and more from the Catholic Woodworker:
https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic
Join the Friars for our annual Young Adult Retreat in Tampa, FL!
https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/
Send your questions for the friars to:
[email protected]
Subscribe to our channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOoo3b2MbHxat33i-cwrd1AcSW_hPBfcHcm4-8XxJoCDn4OUgTBe_
Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
Connect on Social Media
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org
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