Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. of Sydney. What's it like being a Catholic in Australia? What trends are bringing secular Australians to the Church? The three friars talk Gen Z, (dis)trust in authority, the importance of reason, unification, and what the Archbishop hopes to bring to the people of God. 

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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure are back at it—this time unpacking all things papacy and the American Pope. From the Scriptural roots to the role of the modern Pope as theologian-in-chief and global shepherd, the friars  introduce the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. What's his deal? Where’d he come from, and what might his papacy mean for the Church and the world? 

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Godsplaining Day of Recollection in TULSA, OKLAHOMA

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Christian life can be weird, especially for a Catholic. We certainly stand out from the crowd when you think of how we worship, have intangible relationships, and our belief of immortality. Are Christians superstitious? Is being a 'weird' Christian simply inescapable? Should we embrace our weirdness?

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In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick sits down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the themes of his new book, "To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail." They dive into the spiritual lessons of wilderness, the rediscovery of authentic masculinity through shared hardship, and how stepping away from modern technology opens space for encountering God.

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Godsplaining MEN'S RETREAT 

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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the nuanced question: Can someone miss their vocation? They dive into how God’s providence, human freedom, and discernment work together in the journey toward one’s vocation—whether to marriage, religious life, priesthood, or consecrated singlehood. How should we discern? How do we trust in the Lord's Divine Providence?

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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary Catholic thought. Throughout the episode, the friars emphasize the importance of revisiting classical philosophical works like Plato's dialogues to enhance one's understanding of faith and reason.

Key Themes Discussed:

Plato's 5 Dialogues

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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Together, they explore how Catholics can fruitfully read Scripture with the aid of historical context, commentary, and Church Tradition. 

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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine in classical theism, particularly within the Thomistic tradition. What IS God? What are His limitations? What is He made of?

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Humans make mistakes...humans composed the Bible...so does the Bible have mistakes? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the differences in the Gospels, intention of the writers, the Catholic approach to Scripture, and help us really understand Divine Inspiration.

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What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion story—from a deep love of Scripture in the Reformed tradition to finding its fulfillment in the Catholic Church. They also explore the Biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee—a time of mercy, restoration, and freedom—and how it reveals the heart of Christ’s mission and the Church’s sacramental life.

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A must-watch for anyone interested in conversion, biblical theology, or the beauty of Catholic tradition.

Jesus and the Jubilee: The Biblical Roots of the Year of God’s Favor

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