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.

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Episodes

Literature and Amor Towles

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

Thursday Jun 27, 2024

On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss Amor Towles, author of novels "A Gentleman in Moscow". The friars chat about the themes throughout the novel, such as tradition, meaning, identity, and relationships, and how these themes tie back to our Catholic faith.
 
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Monday Jun 24, 2024

What is God's role in evolution? How is man more than a physical being? Are we truly descended from apes? Should Catholics still trust the science? Where is the theme of salvation in evolution?
 
On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Dr. Dan Kuebler, biology professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss science, evolution, the scientific theory, etc. and how they all relate to God and our Faith.
 
To learn more about science and God, check out Dr. Dan's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PurposefulUniverse
 
For more information on the Society of Catholic Scientists, go to https://catholicscientists.org/
 
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
 
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The Stoic Renaissance

Thursday Jun 20, 2024

Thursday Jun 20, 2024

What is stoicism, and why have we noticed a heightened interest in it? Who are 'the stoics'? Why is the order of stoicism so attractive? What is IN our control, and what is OUT of our control? Is Jesus the BEST stoic? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure answer these questions and many more!
 
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Fides et Ratio at 25+ Years

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

Thursday Jun 13, 2024

On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure discuss Pope St. John Paul II's "Fides et Ratio", or, "Faith and Reason". After 26 years since it has been written, what are the biggest takeaways? What is the practical application of the encyclical? Does it still hold up today?
 
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Monday Jun 10, 2024

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Catholic journalist and author Francis X. Maier to the podcast, author of, "True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church". On this episode of Guestsplaining, the friars discuss Maier's book and the themes of the heart of the Church in the United States, the role of femininity in the Church, the role of laity, and much more.
 
Francis X. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His work focuses on the intersection of Christian faith, culture, and public life, with special attention to lay formation and action.
 
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Am I a Morning Person?

Thursday Jun 06, 2024

Thursday Jun 06, 2024

Should we all be morning people? Is it alright to be a night owl? Is it better to be one over the other? What's the story on how Fr. Gregory become a morning person? Why did Fr. Joseph-Anthony become a night owl?
 
On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss if one way is better than the other, the benefits of each, how to fit in prayer, controlling your day, fitting Mass into your day, and more!
 
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Responding to Pride Month

Thursday May 30, 2024

Thursday May 30, 2024

How should Catholics respond to pride month? Where does truth, charity, and the Gospel come into it all? What does pride month even mean? Should Catholics accept it, or can we be angry? Can we take back the month?
 
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the moral issues of sexuality, identity, gender, true marriage, desires, tolerance, and more.
 
Resources for those struggling with their sexuality or for those looking for more information on the topic, find Courage International here: https://couragerc.org/ and Eden Invitation here: https://www.edeninvitation.com/
 
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Monday May 27, 2024

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Kenneth Craycraft to Godsplaining to discuss his new book entitled, "Citizens Yet Strangers". The accessible book discusses Catholic, moral theology in a political, cultural, and societal way, all in an American context. "Can a Catholic be an American?"
 
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Thursday May 23, 2024

On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the topic of giving money to the poor, how to navigate interacting with the poor, discuss poverty, the pressures of society, graditude, the State's responsibility, the Christian perspective, 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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Thursday May 16, 2024

Who was Bl. Stanley Rother? What is his legacy? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the first US-born martyr, the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, his story evangelizing in Guatemala, his devotion to the Eucharist and to the Native Guatemalans, and more!
 
Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? 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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