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Why Should You Care About Michel Foucault?

Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure on this episode of Godsplaining as they tackle the thoughts and writings of French philosopher, Michel Foucault. Who was he, and do his beliefs about the world still hold up today? What did other philosophers think about him? What is the Christian approach to Foucault's philosophy? 
 
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Evangelization, Modernity, & Flannery O'Connor w/ Fr. Damian Ference

Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Gregory on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss modern evangelization and the revival of Gen Z, as well as to explore Flannery O'Connor's work as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century.
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Saint John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on the recent Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage and what it means to be immersed in the Church, discuss the life of Saint John Henry Newman, and chat doctrine and why the Church has Doctors on this episode of Godsplaining.
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Praying Through Dryness - Finding God When You Feel Nothing

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into spiritual dryness in this episode of Godsplaining, describing how it can creep into your life, what it means, and what to do about it. During a dry spell, are we doing something wrong? Are we getting worse? What are the symptoms that may arise? 
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How the Devil Distorts Our True Identity w/ Emily Wilson Hussem

Emily Wilson Hussem joins Godsplaining for a second time to discuss identity, the feminine heart, and the enemy's impact on our lives. Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Emily discuss her new book, fighting back against lies of the devil, and recognizing the voice of our Lord. 
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Reading the Wingfeather Saga

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory tell us why they appreciate a good book, the significance of the Wingfeather Saga as a children's story and how it relates to the Gospel, the Christian themes, and importance of fairy stories, growth, and adventure in this episode of Godsplaining. 
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The Lure of Avarice

Avarice is a deadly sin - what is it, exactly?  How should we as Christians view money? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory guide us through understanding the sin and vice of avarice, what reliance upon God really means, where tithing comes into play in our Christian lives, and filling your garden with good virtues. 
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Dr. Peter Kreeft's Journey to Catholicism: The Mystery of Joy & Book Recommendations

Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his conversion from Calvinism to Catholicism and the roadblocks along the way, his experience of fiction and non-fiction, and the top five books from the past he recommends. 
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What Have We Learned from Charlie Kirk?

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on Charlie Kirk's life, death, and legacy on this episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick tells us of his encounters with Charlie and his thoughts on Kirk's work, while Fr. Bonaventure gives us the philosophical viewpoint of free speech, controversy, debate, and more. 
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The Four Loves

On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss C.S. Lewis', "The Four Loves". The friars delve into the philosophy of those four loves: affection, friendship, romance, and charity. 
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