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Godsplaining
Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
300 episodes
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 ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.
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Does the Shroud of Turin Prove the Resurrection? | Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ
Could the Shroud of Turin provide scientific evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, welcomes Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, to explore one of…
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Does Being Sad Make You a Bad Christian?
Is it okay to be sad as a Christian? If we have faith in God, shouldn't we always be joyful? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the relationship between sadness, Christian joy,…
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C.S. Lewis Warned Us About This | The Abolition of Man Explained
What happens when a society abandons objective moral truth? C.S. Lewis warned that the consequences could be far greater than we imagine. In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis argues that when we reduce morality to…
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Jonathan Pageau: We've Forgotten the Meaning of Sacrifice
What if the secret to a meaningful life isn't getting everything you want, but learning what you're willing to sacrifice? In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Jonathan Pageau, artist, symbolic…
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Can Greta Gerwig Be Trusted With Narnia?
What do Barbie, Lady Bird, and Little Women have in common? And what can Greta Gerwig's films tell us about her upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr.…
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Martin Buber: Are We Treating People Like Things?
Are we beginning to treat people more like things? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Joseph-Anthony explore the thought of Jewish philosopher Martin Buber and his influential work I and Thou. Buber…
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The Truth About Judgment, Hell & the Second Coming with Dr. Ralph Martin
What does the Catholic Church actually teach about the final judgment and why do we hear so little about it? Fr. Gregory welcomes theologian, author, and President of Renewal Ministries Dr. Ralph Martin back to…
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Are Combat Sports Morally Wrong?
Martial arts can cultivate discipline, courage, strength, and preparedness—but what happens when fighting becomes entertainment? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony wrestle with the…
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Brideshead Revisited: The Catholic Novel Everyone Should Read
Why has Brideshead Revisited endured as one of the great Catholic novels? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure dive into Evelyn Waugh’s masterpiece and its unforgettable exploration of grace, conversion, sin, beauty,…
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What Catholics Get Wrong About Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
What does Divine Mercy really mean, and why is it so central to the Christian life? Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, joins Fr. Gregory to unpack the message of Divine Mercy, the extraordinary life of St. Faustina, and the…
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Do You Need Therapy, Prayer, or Both?
How should Catholics think about mental health? Is anxiety or depression primarily a psychological issue, a spiritual struggle—or can it be both? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure…
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Don’t Feel Like Going to Mass? Listen To This
Do Catholics really have to go to Mass every Sunday? And why does the Church call it an “obligation”? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe unpack the Sunday Mass obligation and…
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Discerning What’s Really Going On in Your Soul with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Fr. Bonaventure welcomes Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV, back to Godsplaining for a conversation about St. Ignatius of Loyola and the discernment of spirits. How do we recognize what is drawing us toward God, and what is…
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Your Toxic Trait Has a Patron Saint
What if your biggest toxic trait could actually point you toward the Saint you need most? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take on some of today’s most common “toxic traits” and pair them with the Saints who show us…
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My Therapist Told Me to Leave the Catholic Church
What do you do when you've been genuinely hurt by someone in the Catholic Church? What if a therapist, friend, or loved one tells you that leaving the Church is the answer? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory…
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Are We Too Quick to Cut People Off? Noelle Mering Weighs In
Why are more people cutting off family members, friends, and loved ones? What does the rise of “no contact” reveal about the way we understand relationships? Fr. Gregory sits down with Ethics and Public Policy Center…
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Did Descartes Ruin Western Philosophy?
Why do Catholics, and Thomists in particular, have such a problem with René Descartes? Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick Briscoe take another look at one of the most controversial figures in modern philosophy. From “I…
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Humor Is Holier Than You Think
Is laughter just entertainment, or is it an important part of the Christian life? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the surprising virtue of humor. They discuss why Christians…
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Trent Horn on Why Apologetics Isn't Enough
Why are so many Christians rediscovering the Catholic Church? In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine sits down with Catholic apologist Trent Horn to discuss Protestantism, apologetics, conversion, and…
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The Real Danger of AI Isn't What You Think
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we write, create art, compose music, and even think—but what does it mean for the human imagination? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore…
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The Hidden Wisdom of The Little Prince
Why has The Little Prince remained one of the most beloved books in the world? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless classic through the lens of Catholic philosophy and theology.…
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Dr. Bob Schuchts on Hurting, Healing, and Miracles
Can God really heal emotional wounds, trauma, grief, and spiritual struggles? And if He can, why do so many faithful Catholics still suffer? Fr. Gregory sits down with bestselling author and therapist Dr. Bob Schuchts…
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Why Every Part of the Mass Matters
The Catholic Mass is far more than just a weekly obligation—it is the Church's highest act of worship and our deepest encounter with Jesus Christ. Yet many Catholics know the responses and rituals without fully…
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Can Beauty Really Lead You to God?
Why does beauty stop us in our tracks? Why do breathtaking cathedrals, sacred music, masterpieces, and even a sunset seem to point beyond themselves? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure…
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The Strength of St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
Fr. Gregory sits down with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, author of the bestselling Consecration to St. Joseph, to explore why devotion to St. Joseph has exploded around the world, and why it may be exactly what the Church…
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Does the Bible Really Say Wives Must Submit?
What does the Bible really say about headship and submission in marriage? Few passages generate more debate than Ephesians 5. Does St. Paul teach male domination—or something entirely different? In the latest episode…
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Why Millions Couldn't Stop Watching Fulton Sheen
What made Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore five essential lessons from Fulton…
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Mitali Perkins on Why Adults Need Children’s Books
What if some of the most important books you'll ever read were written for children? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman sits down with acclaimed author Mitali Perkins to discuss the enduring…
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Can a Good Person Tell a Lie?
Most people instinctively say that lying is wrong—until they're presented with an extreme case. What if a murderer came to your door? What if hiding the truth could protect an innocent person? In this episode of…
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Bad Experience in Confession? Here's What to Know
Have you ever left confession feeling disappointed, confused, or unsure whether your sins were really forgiven? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tackle a common concern among…
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BONUS: Predestination, Hell, & Vocation Discernment | Live Q&A
Can we hope that everyone will be saved? How does predestination work? What if discernment causes anxiety? Why are so many young people becoming Catholic today? In this special episode, the friars answer questions…
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Atonement Explained: Where Catholics and Protestants Differ
"Jesus died for our sins." As Christians we know this to be true, but do we understand what this really means? There are many explanations that focus on punishment, debt, or substitution. But how does the Catholic…
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BONUS: A Catholic Response to Suffering
Recorded live during a Day of Recollection at St. Margaret Mary Church during a full weekend of events in the greater Boston area, the friars unpack one of the most difficult questions in the Christian life. Fr.…
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How Should Catholics Approach Pride Month?
As the month of June approaches, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick reflect on how Catholics can respond to "pride month" with both truth and charity. In this episode of Godsplaining, they discuss the Church’s teaching on…
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The Catholic Church and AI: Pope Leo's First Encyclical Explained
The Catholic Church and AI: Pope Leo's First Encyclical Explained In this installment of Godsplaining Reacts, Fr. Patrick unpacks Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, an in-depth reflection on…
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How Christians Fail at “Speaking the Truth in Love”
How do you correct someone without becoming self-righteous? In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Jordan Burke of the Avila Foundation and SpiritualDirection.com to discuss the challenge of fraternal…
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BONUS: Prayer, Perseverance, and the Shape of Holiness
What does it mean to "win" Lent, or the Christian life for that matter? Fr. Patrick, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the deeper meaning of Lent, spiritual growth, perseverance, and Christian courage during…
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Did Immanuel Kant Destroy Metaphysics?
Welcome to Kantsplaining. In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss one of the most important philosophers in history: Immanuel Kant. If you've been following the podcast for a…
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Does Christian Marriage Really Have Two Ends?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe unpack a classic—and often misunderstood—question in Catholic teaching: what is marriage actually for? Drawing from Scripture, philosophy, and…
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What Really Happens at Catholic Mass? Dr. Edward Sri Explains
What Really Happens at Mass? Do you ever feel like your missing the deeper meaning? In this rich conversation, Fr. Gregory Pine sits down with Dr. Edward Sri to unpack the biblical meaning behind the prayers,…
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Responding to Clerical Abuse
This episode of Godsplaining takes on one of the most difficult and important issues facing the Church today: the clerical sexual abuse crisis. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick begin by grounding the conversation in a…
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Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God?
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe tackle a question that often sparks confusion and controversy: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God? They begin by grounding the discussion in both…
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Inside the Mind of Pope Leo XIV with Papal Biographer Elise Allen
Who is Pope Leo XIV—and what kind of leader will he be? In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcomes Vatican journalist Elise Allen to discuss her new biography of the Holy Father. Drawing from…
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BONUS: Humility, Slaves in the Old Testament, the Problem of Evil, & Learning to Laugh
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure take us to Front Royal, Virginia, for this bonus episode of Godsplaining. The friars hosted a Day of Recollection at Christendom College in November of 2025, and take the crowd's…
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Why Does Søren Kierkegaard Still Matter?
This episode of Godsplaining dives into the thought of Søren Kierkegaard—one of the most influential Christian philosophers of the modern era and often called the “father of existentialism.” Fr. Bonaventure and Fr.…
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BONUS: How the Most Blessed Trinity Teaches Us to Love
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure take us to Front Royal, Virginia, for this bonus episode of Godsplaining. The friars hosted a Day of Recollection at Christendom College in November of 2025, discussing vantages of the…
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Does God Want Everyone to Be Catholic?
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick answer a complex question today, "does God want everyone to be Catholic?" Why is this controversial to answer in Truth? What evidence is there for this claim? Is there Salvation outside of…
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Are You Seeing Reality Wrong? A Catholic Philosopher Explains
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman sits down with Professor Philip Rosemann to explore the deep connections between philosophy through the ages. Currently the Cottrill-Rolfes Chair of Catholic…
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BONUS: The Rosary, Discernment, Free Will, & Predestination
Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Patrick gathered at the Holy Family Cathedral in Tulsa, Oklahoma for a Day of Recollection to answer the crowd's questions on discernment, the Rosary, what it means to be a…
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What's the Difference Between Hope and Optimism?
Optimism says, “Things will work out.” Hope says, “God is at work—even when they don’t.” This week, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman dive into one of the most misunderstood virtues: hope. Is it just…
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