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What Today's Catholics Can Learn from Fulton Sheen

Jun 25, 202637 min

Mitali Perkins on Why Adults Need Children’s Books

Jun 22, 202642 min

Can a Good Person Tell a Lie?

Jun 18, 202635 min

Bad Experience in Confession? Here's What to Know

Jun 11, 202630 min

BONUS: Predestination, Hell, & Vocation Discernment | Live Q&A

Jun 6, 20261h 4m

A Catholic Understanding of Atonement

Jun 4, 202631 min

BONUS: A Catholic Response to Suffering

May 30, 202637 min

Catholics, Pride Month, and the Truth About Identity

May 28, 202631 min

The Catholic Church and AI: Pope Leo's First Encyclical Explained

May 25, 202627 min

How Christians Fail at “Speaking the Truth in Love”

May 25, 202630 min

BONUS: Prayer, Perseverance, and the Shape of Holiness

May 23, 202636 min

Did Immanuel Kant Destroy Metaphysics?

May 21, 202641 min

Does Christian Marriage Really Have Two Ends?

May 14, 202633 min

What Really Happens at Catholic Mass? Dr. Edward Sri Explains

May 11, 202629 min

Responding to Clerical Abuse

May 7, 202632 min

Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?

Apr 30, 202630 min

Inside the Mind of Pope Leo XIV with Papal Biographer Elise Allen

Apr 28, 202644 min

BONUS: Humility, Slaves in the Old Testament, the Problem of Evil, & Learning to Laugh

Apr 25, 202636 min

Why Does Søren Kierkegaard Still Matter?

Apr 23, 202636 min

BONUS: How the Most Blessed Trinity Teaches Us to Love

Apr 18, 202639 min

Does God Want Everyone to Be Catholic?

Apr 16, 202632 min

Are You Seeing Reality Wrong? A Catholic Philosopher Explains

Apr 13, 202651 min

BONUS: The Rosary, Discernment, Free Will, & Predestination

Apr 11, 20261h 21m

What's the Difference Between Hope and Optimism?

Apr 9, 202632 min

BONUS: Meeting Christ in Our Humanity

Apr 5, 20261h 57m

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/ 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Apr 2, 202635 min

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: [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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 30, 202631 min

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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 28, 202627 min

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: https://catholicwoodworker.com/products/st-dominic-rosary?utm_source=godsplaining&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=stdominic 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 26, 202635 min

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! https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23438088389&gbraid=0AAAAADtaea5udSWgRJGwI0pCCERD2OpXi&gclid=CjwKCAjw1N7NBhAoEiwAcPchp7Lw-n3LmMfjfLcbcHnGvinAaX9W96yU8lgYQuixfrb1jrX0OQbCaRoCDl8QAvD_BwE 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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 21, 202633 min

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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 19, 202630 min

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: [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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 16, 202635 min

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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 14, 202631 min

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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 12, 202634 min

Third 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 the rock in the desert to Jesus offering “living water” to the Samaritan woman, these readings reveal God’s faithfulness in our spiritual thirst and His love poured into our hearts through Christ. 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 7, 202631 min

What 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 describe to us the not-so-talked about process of IVF, what actually happens in this method of reproduction, and why the Church can't support it. 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 5, 202636 min

How 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 escaping into the opera, how singing brings things higher, and their orchestra made up of Catholics. What will the future of Higher Word look like? How can liturgical music restore and renew the Church? More on Higher Word Orchestra https://higherword.org/orchestra Follow Christa on Instagram: christadalmazio_musicista online: https://christadalmazio.wixsite.com/soprano Follow Jacob online: https://www.beranekmusic.com/#/ 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Mar 2, 20261h 9m

Second 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, radical dependence on the Lord, and the Transfiguration of Christ. EWTN's Seeking Beauty can be seen here: https://www.seekingbeauty.show/ Check out our upcoming events! Day of Recollection | Greater Boston area, MA https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-boston-ma-march-2026/ Young Adult Retreat | Tampa, FL https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/ All Comer's Retreat | Louisville, KY Mark your calendars! June 19-21st 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 28, 202629 min

Did 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. Anselm, 11th century Archbishop, has to say on the matter. 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 26, 202633 min

Are 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 White, to discuss the rising rates of conservative priests, what that means for the Church, and how it impacts the people they serve. More on the Catholic Project catholicproject.catholic.edu 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 24, 202635 min

First 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, how the Lord provides our daily bread, and Satan's temptation. Fr. Patrick's new book, Witness, can be found here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1? EWTN's Seeking Beauty can be seen here: https://www.seekingbeauty.show/ Check out our upcoming events! Day of Recollection | Greater Boston area, MA https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-boston-ma-march-2026/ Young Adult Retreat | Tampa, FL https://godsplaining.org/young-adult-retreat-april-2026/ All Comer's Retreat | Louisville, KY Mark your calendars! June 19-21st Find more on Godsplaining events and retreats here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 21, 202628 min

Millennials 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 where it isn't so much for millennials? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick discuss the differences in the generational gap, how Gen-Z has been failed, how millennials need to loosen up, and much more. Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/lent Meet up with the friars in person! Godsplaining comes to Tampa, FL this April. For more info and to register: 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 19, 202629 min

Ep 35BONUS: 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 celebrities are 'slices of the Church', the internet becoming a 'new religion', and the significance of 40 days. The Hallow App is FREE! Or, learn more about Pray40 with Hallow here: https://hallow.com/pray40/ 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 14, 202636 min

Suffering 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 Fr. Patrick reflect on several psalms that can hit us deep and explain how God uses hard times to bring about greater good. Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/lent 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 12, 202630 min

BONUS: 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 way that walks you through the Lenten season hand in hand with characters involved in Christ's Passion. He shares with us the 'point' of Lent, his favorite Biblical characters, and more. Find Fr. Patrick's book, "Witness", here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1?srsltid=AfmBOorQN2cc3MLG_Q8So198Xw8C16JBYtwYnwj6Riy3eSZ2l6rIlalP 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 9, 202626 min

Ep 34Hegel: 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 modern mind? Who is Hegel? Is he an idealist? How does he relate to Plato, Aristotle, and Kante? More on this episode of Godsplaining. Join the friars for a Day of Recollection in Boston, MA | 3/14: https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-boston-ma-march-2026/ Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/lent 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org Thumbnail image: By Jakob Schlesinger (1792-1855) - Unknown source, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=615903

Feb 5, 202632 min

Are 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 feminism, what makes men and women different, the beauty of Motherhood, and the 'feminine genius'. Are women just small men? Read Pope St. John Paul II's MULIERIS DIGNITATEM here: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1988/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_19880815_mulieris-dignitatem.html Find Sr. Carino's book, "The Dignity of Women in the Modern World" here: https://www.ctsbooks.org/product/the-dignity-of-women-in-the-modern-world/?srsltid=AfmBOoqwC-67LAOn1xNwXP_lTEELkCZ-TZNfhhesp4NFk4tXWJ0UBHP6 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Feb 2, 202637 min

Millennial 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 the age of 15. The friars detail St. Carlo's conversion to the Catholic faith, how he was on fire for Christ and brought others to know Him, and what exactly makes him so special. Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/lent For more information on the Young Adult Retreat: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Find, "My Son, Carlo" here: https://www.orderosv.com/product/my-son-carlo-carlo-acutis-through-the-eyes-of-his-mother 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining

Jan 29, 202628 min

BONUS: 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 Tongue and Growing Beyond Sins of Speech." Find his new book here: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Jan 28, 202633 min

Shocking: 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 we learn from them? What if I'm an introvert? The friars touch on these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/lent 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 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/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining

Jan 22, 202630 min