Godsplaining
Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.
Episodes

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick delve into the themes of "Abandonment to Divine Providence", by Jean Pierre Coussade.
Topics such as heresey of Jansenism, the Blessed Mother's influence in the book, 'abandonism', the themes of simplicity and holiness, what 'abandonment' truly is in the Christian sense, and purity of heart are also dicussed.
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Dr. Ryan Anderson, author and President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the response to COVID-19 and its policies, modern victimology and identity, personal and spiritual growth, social justice and injustices, the value Christians can bring to the modern world, politics as a religion, and much more.
For more information about Dr. Ryan Anderson and his writings, see his biography here: https://eppc.org/author/ryan_anderson/
Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this June and/or our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
On this bonus episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory visit St. Patrick Church in Columbus Ohio for a Day of Recollection and to discuss the Eucharist as a sign, along with our Human Nature, The Sacramental Life, how prayer changes throughout your life, beauty and art and its power, and more.
Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this June and/or our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
What is the relationship, or lack of relationship between faith and mental health? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss body and soul, the Human person, obstacles, rightly ordering your sufferings, seeking out help, pursuit of Christ, how to be happy, healthy, and holy, and much more.
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
On this bonus episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony visit the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the contemplative, Christian life.
How do I live my Christian life? How should I seek God? What are some principles of the spiritual, Christian life, and when do I start living it? Tune in to this bonus episode to learn more about using your gift of grace, the virtue of prudence and accountability, recognizing your uniqueness, sports and discipline, and much more!
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
AI knows Godsplaining! Hear Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventue discuss AI and what it means to us as humans.
Artificial Intelligence has plenty of uses, and is now a part of our daily lives. It was and is made by and for humans... but is it actually just a tool? Is it it's own thing? Does it help us, or replace us? What are its limits? Will its power make us forget what it means to be human? Is it a threat to humanity? How can it impact how we relate to Christ?
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory in welcoming Chris Stefanick to this week's hilarious episode of Guestsplaining! Tune in as Chris and the friars disuss Catholicism and hope in the modern world, evangelizing in today's environment, vulnerability and joy admist pain and suffering, marriage and carrying your cross, and so much more.
Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
For more information on Chris Stefanick's marriage program, see his webpage here: https://coaching.reallifecatholic.com/renewed (FREE for the first 45 days!)
For more information on Chris Stefanick's many OTHER programs, with topics such as joy, forgiveness, and fear, see his webpage here: https://coaching.reallifecatholic.com/watch/
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Support the Podcast
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Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
On this bonus episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory visit the University of Mary in Bismark, ND and discuss vocations, the human formation, discernment and dating, as well as answer questions from the UMary students.
Not sure what to do with your life? Unsure of where God is calling you to be? Check out this episode, and allow Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory guide you!
Interested in attending our upcoming retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
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Support the Podcast
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Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
If you're haunted by your sinful past, you're not alone. It's part of the human experience to feel regret. But do you still feel manipulated by your past? Are you hoping to finally heal? Can you reforge your bad memories?
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss redeeming your memory and healing from your past. Remember: we all have a past... but we also have a future!
Interested in attending our upcoming one-day event or multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
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Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
"Venture with us into the exploration of life as a pilgrimage, where the anticipation of heavenly citizenship stirs within us a profound awakening. Father Patrick's concept of 'citizens of two worlds' resonates through our dialogue, inviting us to ponder the idea that every step we take is infused with the potential to draw us closer to the divine." - FOCUS Catholic
Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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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