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

Becoming a Better Friend

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

What exactly is friendship? Is there more to friendship than we think? On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss exactly what friendship is, how each others' relationship goals much align, how to determine expectations, the different types of friendships, how to maintain them, and much more.
 
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Monday Jan 22, 2024

Do we have to make a choice between investing in faith-based companies or making money on an investment? How to can we be bold Catholics in the workplace? How do we know that we are investing in a morally good company?
 
In this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Chris McMahon, CEO of Aquinas Wealth Advisors, to answer these questions and to discuss faith-based investing.
 
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024

This week, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss Last Rites, what it is, and when it is appropriate to call a priest. The episode details the healing and forgiveness that Last Rites brings, how to prepare for it, advice surrounding the final blessings, and what it actually does for us. This episode is PACKED with helpful information surrounding Last Rites - you won't want to miss it!
 
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Are You ADDICTED?

Thursday Jan 11, 2024

Thursday Jan 11, 2024

It's not only drugs, alcohol, or pornography that we may be addicted to... it may also be our phones, social media, and others' opinions... Are you addicted?
On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss all things addiction, such as dependency vs. independency, ordering your life for good, dependency vs. attachment, how daily routines and rituals are a good thing, different types of addiction, reliance on our Lord, and even steps in overcoming addiction.
If you or someone you know desires freedom from addiction, consider the 12-Step Program and Catholics in Recovery: https://catholicinrecovery.com/
 
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Monday Jan 08, 2024

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Professor Daniel McInerny to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining as they discuss the concept of death, philosophy, and Professor Daniel's new book, "The Good Death of Kate Montclair".
 
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024

Dom Eugene Boylan, O.C.S.O., is regarded by many as one of the most important spiritual authors of the 20th century. This Irish monk and author has written many books regarding topics such as our Lord's tremendous love for us - each of us - along with silence in prayer, work as a form of prayer, and more.
 
To read his work for free, head to the Internet Archive found here: https://archive.org/
 
For the priests interested in attending the St. Paul Center's Priest Conference located in Austin, Texas this April, see the website for more information here: https://stpaulcenter.com/april2024/
 
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
 
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Thursday Dec 28, 2023

From all of the Godsplaining Friars, we hope you had a very merry Christmas!
 
On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the modern Christmas film, Elf, and the themes of identity, childlike joy, optimism, standing out, and our own journey throughout life.
 
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Monday Dec 25, 2023

On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Adam & Jeffrey Trufant of Camps Kahdalea and Chostatonga! Located in beautiful North Carolina, the camps foster faith, adventure, and friendship for boys and girls. Learn how Adam and Jeffrey view beauty and nature, technology, independence, friendship, and more on this captivating episode!
 
To learn more about Camps Kahdalea and Chostagonga, see their website here: https://twofuncamps.com/
 
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Lectio: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Saturday Dec 23, 2023

Saturday Dec 23, 2023

On this final Lectio episode, Fr. Bonaventure, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Godsplaining Friars will discuss the readings' Marian undertones, spiritual rest, humility, preparing for Christ's second coming, and more. What is our calling? How can we be hopeful in today's age?
 
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Friday Dec 22, 2023

Are you confused about the new Vatican declaration "Fiducia Supplicans"? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure will guide you through the document, taking questions from listeners and clarifying some implications of the new instruction on blessings.
On this past Tuesday's Livesplaining episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure delve into what Pope Francis has recently stated regarding same-sex unions. Are priests now able to authorize blessings for same-sex couples?
 
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
 
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