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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The podcast currently has 578 episodes available.

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February 06, 2025 Friends with the Long-Dead
Does Fr. Bonaventure make Fr. Gregory laugh in this episode of Godsplaining? Yes. Obviously. This week, the friars discuss what friendship is, being 'friends' with authors that are 'long-dead', how Jesus is our best friend, what we can learn from philosophers who have passed on, and more.

Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory this summer in pilgrimage to ROME! To sign up for updates when more information becomes available, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepbiosABohhozuXorNbEjel610HDKtRC0TPwN3yHM6rl41Pg/viewform

For info on the upcoming Young Adult Retreat this spring in Dallas, TX, click here: https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/

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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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32min
February 03, 2025 Guestsplaining: Rod Dreher on the Occult, UFO's and the Hidden World
On this captivating episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes author Rod Dreher to discuss his recent publications, the Occult, demons and stories of exorcisms, and other themes of "The Hidden World." What really is a UFO? What are demons actually capable of? Is New Atheism dead? This and so much more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining.

Rod Dreher's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rod-Dreher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARod%2BDreher

For info on our upcoming retreats and events, see here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
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Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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33min
January 30, 2025 Can Non-Believing Friends Be Saved?
What does being saved ACTUALLY mean? How do I talk to my non-believing friends about Christ's salvation? On this week's episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss salvation through Christ, His love for all, the importance of evangelization, and much more.

For information on becoming a monthly patron, to shop merch, find 2025 retreat details and more, click here: https://godsplaining.org/

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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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
January 27, 2025 Guestsplaining: Thomas Griffin on St. Francis of Assisi
Author and teacher Thomas Griffin joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory on this week's episode of Guestsplaining to talk about St. Francis of Assisi. They discuss giving all to Jesus, how St. Francis was 'nuts', and what holiness really is. Is Gen Z getting more religious?

For Thomas' book, "Let us Begin: St. Francis' Way of Becoming Like Christ and Renewing the World" can be found here: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/let-us-begin-saint-francis-s-way-of-becoming-like-christ-and-renewing-the-world?ga_ref_list_id=undefinedga_ref_list_name=Search%20

Results For more of Thomas' projects, see here: emptytombproject.org

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Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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28min
January 23, 2025 Servant of God, Luigi Giussani
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss Servant of God, Luigi Giussani on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Monsignor Giussani was an explosive evangelizer and educator for the faith, founding Communion Liberation, and leading a life fixed on Christ. What can we learn from him? Tune into this week's episode to find out!

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Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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33min
January 20, 2025 Guestsplaining: Fr. Isaiah & J.J. Wright on How Music Connects Us
Fr. Isaiah of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (the CFRs) and composer and producer J.J. Wright join Fr. Gregory this week to talk their new project, music connecting people, the role the Lord plays in their work, experimenting with music, and more. Join us for this episode of Guestsplaining!

Find Fr. Isaiah's music on Spotify, Apple Music, and here on YouTube under https://www.youtube.com/ @cfrs

More on Fr. Isaiah and to support the Franciscan Friars here: https://www.franciscanfriars.com/

For CD's and journals, go to https://monkmanual.com/

For information on Godsplaining's upcoming events and retreats, head to https://godsplaining.org/

Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining

Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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31min
January 16, 2025 BONUS: Some Updates in the New Year + Q&A
The New Year is HERE! On this episode of Livesplaining, all of the Godsplaining Friars are going to bring you up to date on what we have planned this year. A 2025 pilgrimage? Friars re-locating? Where's Fr. Jacob-Bertrand? Publications? So many things! Tune into this episode of Livesplaining to hear all the things.

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Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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
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January 16, 2025 Confession Pro Tips
Mercy! Forgiveness! Justice! Confession-splaining. On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss funny confessional moments, how to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance, what to do and what NOT to do, and more. Unpack this informational episode now.

For the US Bishop's Examination of Conscience: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience

Godsplaining is going to ITALY! The friars will be in Rome for the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati during the 2025 Jubilee of Young People. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick will also be planning their own events to meet all of you in the Eternal City. Check our website soon for more information!

Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining

Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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33min
January 13, 2025 Guestsplaining: Gordon Hayward on Converting to Catholicism
Godsplaining is gradually changing into a podcast about NBA players. Just kidding. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome newly-Catholic convert and former NBA player, Gordon Hayward, to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Gordon talks his greatest joys that came with his conversion, why he converted, transitioning into a new chapter in life and more.

To shape your shot, go to basketballform.com

Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining

Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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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35min
January 09, 2025 Luce the Catholic Mascot
This week's episode is all about Luce. Has the Catholic Church ever had a mascot before? What do the friars think of Luce? Why is she so controversial? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Live. Laugh. Luce.

YOUNG ADULTS: Join the friars for a retreat in Dallas 3/21-3/23. For more information, see here: https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/

For more information on the Catholic University of America's Master of Science in Business, go to msb.catholic.edu!

Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining

Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/

Shop Books Written by the Friars
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

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How many episodes does Godsplaining have?

The podcast currently has 578 episodes available.

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