Godsplaining

By Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

Religion & Spirituality

What's Godsplaining about?

Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.

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Lectio: Second Sunday of Ad...

12.09.2023

On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. How do we conquer the fear of proclaiming that the Lord is coming? How can we follow John the ...

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12.09.2023 Lectio: Second Sunday of Advent On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. How do we conquer the fear of proclaiming that the Lord is coming? How can we follow John the ...
12.07.2023 Spiritual Insights from Dante’s Inferno Over the next few weeks, the Godsplaining Friars are taking a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. This week, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick discuss Dante's Inferno, examining medieval Christianity's most important poet's outlook on Satan's ...
12.02.2023 Lectio: First Sunday of Advent On this Lectio episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory discuss the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Advent, a few of their seasonal favorites, SEEK 2024, the retreat fundraiser, and more! Will you support a future retreatant? ...
11.30.2023 Do We Need to Talk About Chastity? Is chastity just about things you can't do? What are the positives of living a chaste lifestyle? What can John Paul II teach us about chastity? In this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony & Fr. Bonaventure discuss chastity and ...
11.27.2023 Guestsplaining: Erin McAtee and James Majewski on the Importance of Art Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Erin McAtee and James Majewski of Arthouse 2B to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next ...
11.23.2023 Is Ignorance Bliss? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss ignorance as it pertains to each of us. Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next year's retreats, see our webpage here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZPTRGKTX4CB2 All ...
11.16.2023 Once Saved, Always Saved? Once Saved, Always Saved? Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Bonaventure Chapman & Patrick Briscoe as they discuss the concept of salvation. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
11.13.2023 Guestsplaining: Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V on Discernment Guestsplaining: Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V on Discernment \| Fr. Gregory Pine Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine welcomes Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the ...
11.09.2023 Called to Greatness? Called to Greatness? \| Frs. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Gregory Pine Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Gregory Pine as they discuss the real meaning of greatness. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the ...
11.02.2023 Do You Over-Spiritualize? Do you Over-Spiritualize? \| Frs. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Bonaventure Chapman Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Bonaventure Chapman as they discuss over-spiritualization. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop ...
10.30.2023 Guestsplaining: T.K. Coleman on the Price of Conversion Guestsplaining: T.K. Coleman on the Price of Conversion Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk welcome T.K. Coleman to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast ...
10.26.2023 What a Priest Thinks at Mass What a Priest Thinks at Mass Join us this week as Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss what priests think at Mass. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written ...
10.19.2023 When is it Gluttony? When is it Gluttony? Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss the deadly sin of gluttony. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by ...
10.16.2023 Guestsplaining: Pat Flynn on Theism vs. Naturalism Guestsplaining: Pat Flynn on Theism vs. Naturalism Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman welcome Pat Flynn to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: ...
10.12.2023 Optimism or Pessimism? Optimism or Pessimism? Join us this week as Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss optimism and pessimism. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. ...
10.05.2023 218 - Is Self-Care Nonsense? 218 - Is Self-Care Nonsense? Join us this week as Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss self-care. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. ...
10.02.2023 Guestsplaining 059 - Fr. John Brown, S.J. on the Jesuit Order Guestsplaining 059 - Fr. John Brown, S.J. on the Jesuit Order Join us this week as Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress welcome Fr. John Brown, S.J. to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our ...
09.28.2023 217 - Contemporary Spirituality: Fr. Donald Haggerty 217 - Contemporary Spirituality: Fr. Donald Haggerty Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss Fr. Donald Haggerty. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the ...
09.21.2023 216 - Engaging with Transgender Ideology 216 - Engaging with Transgender Ideology On this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman walk through best practices for engaging with transgender ideology. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars ...
09.18.2023 Guestsplaining 058: Jason Evert Guestsplaining 058: Jason Evert Join Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine on this episode of Guestsplaining as they welcome Jason Evert to the show. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars ...
09.14.2023 215 - Cringey Catholicism 215 - Cringey Catholicism Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress as they discuss parts of Catholicism (and Catholics) who can be cringey. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. ...
09.07.2023 214 - Evangelization Fails 214 - Evangelization Fails Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss evangelization fails. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Prudence: Choose ...
09.04.2023 Guestsplaining 057: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P. Guestsplaining 057: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P. Join Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Gregory Pine as they welcome Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel to the show for our newest installment of Guestsplaining. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
09.02.2023 Bonus 073 - St. Dominic and the Rosary Bonus 073 - St. Dominic and the Rosary Join the friars of Godsplaining as they discuss St. Dominic and the rosary during this special anniversary episode. Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the ...
08.31.2023 213 - Living Well in the Modern City 213 - Living Well in the Modern City On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss what it means to live well in the modern city. Join the team! https://godsplaining.org/opportunitie... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our ...
08.24.2023 212 - How to Criticize the Church 212 - How to Criticize the Church Are Christians allowed to criticize the Church? If yes, how should they? Tune in to find out! Join the team! https://godsplaining.org/opportunities-with-godsplaining/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written ...
08.21.2023 Guestplaining 056 - Dr. Edward Sri on the Importance of Prayer Guestplaining 056 - Dr. Edward Sri on the Importance of Prayer On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman are joined by Dr. Edward Sri to discuss prayer and the role it plays in the life ...
08.17.2023 Episode 211: Do My Prayers Change God’s Mind? Episode 211: Do My Prayers Change God's Mind? Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they discuss prayer, how it works, and what it does. Join the team! https://godsplaining.org/opportunities-with-godsplaining/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
08.10.2023 Episode 210: Catholics and Marijuana Episode 210: Catholics and Marijuana Join Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine as they discuss the problems associated with marijuana for Catholics and for society at large. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining ...
08.07.2023 Guestsplaining 055 - Joe Heschmeyer on the Papacy Guestsplaining 055 - Joe Heschmeyer on the Papacy On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress are joined by Joe Heschmeyer to discuss the papacy! Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: ...
08.03.2023 209 - How to Plan a Funeral 209 - How to Plan a Funeral On this episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress discuss the essentials of planning a funeral. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
07.27.2023 208 - Literature and Manzoni 208 - Literature and Manzoni On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss the works of Italian author Alessandro Manzoni. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop ...
07.24.2023 Guestsplaining 054 - Fr. Craig Vasek on the Eucharistic Revival Guestsplaining 054 - Fr. Craig Vasek on the Eucharistic Revival On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcome Fr. Craig Vasek to the show to discuss the Eucharistic Revival taking place right now. Connect with ...
07.20.2023 207 - Promises of the Lord 207 - Promises of the Lord On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss common problems faced today, and how the Lord's promises can give us hope despite the struggle. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ ...
07.13.2023 206 - What is the Point of a Retreat? 206 - What is the Point of a Retreat? Do all Christians need to go on retreat? What is the point? On this episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine unpack these questions. Join us on retreat this summer ...
07.10.2023 Guestsplaining 053: Andrew Robinson on Catholic Finances Guestsplaining 053: Andrew Robinson on Catholic Finances On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress is joined by Andrew Robinson to discuss Catholic giving. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books ...
07.06.2023 205 - Literature and the Four Quartets 205 - Literature and the Four Quartets On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss T.S. Eliot's collection of poems, The Four Quartets. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our ...
06.29.2023 204 - Film and Argo 204 - Film and Argo On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss the film Argo and the ethics of lying. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our ...
06.26.2023 Guestsplaining 052: Prof. Joshua Stuchlik on the Ethics of War Guestsplaining 052: Prof. Joshua Stuchlik on the Ethics of War On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcome Professor Joshua Stuchlik to the show to discuss the ethics of war. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ ...
06.22.2023 203 - Why Not to Receive Holy Communion 203 - Why Not to Receive Holy Communion Should you ALWAYS receive Holy Communion? When is it right to not receive? In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk cover these questions and more. Join us on retreat ...
06.15.2023 202 - Do I Need a Hobby? 202 - Do I Need a Hobby? On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress discuss the benefit of having a hobby. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
06.12.2023 Guestsplaining 051: Prof. John Keown on Euthanasia Guestsplaining 051: Prof. John Keown on Euthanasia On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcome Professor John Keown to the show to discuss euthanasia. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop ...
06.08.2023 201 - Fathers and Fatherhood 201 - Fathers and Fatherhood On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss the importance of fathers and fatherhood in today's culture. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: ...
06.01.2023 200 - Contemporary Spirituality: Bl. Columba Marmion 200 - Contemporary Spirituality: Bl. Columba Marmion Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman on this episode as they discuss Bl. Columba Marmion. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ ...
05.30.2023 Guestsplaining 050 - Fr. Sean Kilcawley on Overcoming Pornography Addiction Guestsplaining 050 - Fr. Sean Kilcawley on Overcoming Pornography Addiction On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress welcome Fr. Sean Kilcawley to the show to discuss overcoming pornography addiction. Join us on retreat this summer ...
05.27.2023 Bonus 072 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fear of the Lord Bonus 072: Gifts of the Holy Spirit - Fear of the Lord On this final episode in our series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss fear of the Lord, and how ...
05.25.2023 199 - Thomas Merton: Saint or Heretic? 199 - Thomas Merton: Saint or Heretic? On this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss Thomas Merton. Join us on retreat this summer https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by ...
05.20.2023 Bonus 071 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fortitude Bonus 071 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fortitude In this penultimate episode on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss the gift of fortitude. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast ...
05.18.2023 198 - Modern Art 198 - Modern Art Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they discuss their experiences of modern art. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars ...
05.15.2023 Guestsplaining 049 - Pat Lencioni on How to Make Your Parish Better Guestsplaining 049 - Pat Lencioni on How to Make Your Parish Better On this guestsplaining episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe sit down with Pat Lencioni of The Amazing Parish to discuss how YOU can improve your parish. ...

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Godsplaining episodes:

Lectio: Second Sunday of Advent

Spiritual Insights from Dante’s Inferno

Lectio: First Sunday of Advent

Do We Need to Talk About Chastity?

Guestsplaining: Erin McAtee and James Majewski on the Importance of Art

Is Ignorance Bliss?

Once Saved, Always Saved?

Guestsplaining: Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V on Discernment

Called to Greatness?

Do You Over-Spiritualize?

Guestsplaining: T.K. Coleman on the Price of Conversion

What a Priest Thinks at Mass

When is it Gluttony?

Guestsplaining: Pat Flynn on Theism vs. Naturalism

Optimism or Pessimism?

218 - Is Self-Care Nonsense?

Guestsplaining 059 - Fr. John Brown, S.J. on the Jesuit Order

217 - Contemporary Spirituality: Fr. Donald Haggerty

216 - Engaging with Transgender Ideology

Guestsplaining 058: Jason Evert

215 - Cringey Catholicism

214 - Evangelization Fails

Guestsplaining 057: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

Bonus 073 - St. Dominic and the Rosary

213 - Living Well in the Modern City

212 - How to Criticize the Church

Guestplaining 056 - Dr. Edward Sri on the Importance of Prayer

Episode 211: Do My Prayers Change God’s Mind?

Episode 210: Catholics and Marijuana

Guestsplaining 055 - Joe Heschmeyer on the Papacy

209 - How to Plan a Funeral

208 - Literature and Manzoni

Guestsplaining 054 - Fr. Craig Vasek on the Eucharistic Revival

207 - Promises of the Lord

206 - What is the Point of a Retreat?

Guestsplaining 053: Andrew Robinson on Catholic Finances

205 - Literature and the Four Quartets

204 - Film and Argo

Guestsplaining 052: Prof. Joshua Stuchlik on the Ethics of War

203 - Why Not to Receive Holy Communion

202 - Do I Need a Hobby?

Guestsplaining 051: Prof. John Keown on Euthanasia

201 - Fathers and Fatherhood

200 - Contemporary Spirituality: Bl. Columba Marmion

Guestsplaining 050 - Fr. Sean Kilcawley on Overcoming Pornography Addiction

Bonus 072 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fear of the Lord

199 - Thomas Merton: Saint or Heretic?

Bonus 071 - Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Fortitude

198 - Modern Art

Guestsplaining 049 - Pat Lencioni on How to Make Your Parish Better