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BONUS: 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. 
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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. 
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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. 
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Hegel: 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. 
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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? 
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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. 
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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." 
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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. 
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Behind the Scenes of "The Ritual" with Film Director David Midell

Do we have too many movies about exorcisms? What makes this story different and worth telling? Filmmaker David Midell joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to give us a look into the reality of filming a modern movie about an exorcism - but not just any exorcism, the one and only supernatural experience that inspired, "The Exorcist." 
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Is Rerum Novarum the Answer to Today's Labor Crisis?

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the meaning behind Pope Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum on this episode of Godsplaining. Is there a middle ground between capitalism and socialism? What exactly does Pope Leo XIII address in this encyclical? How do the friars recommend we contribute to our communities? 
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