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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. 
Find Dr. Kreeft's newest publications here:"From Calvinist to Catholic"https://ignatius.com/from-calvinist-to-catholic-fcch/"The Mystery of Joy" https://ignatius.com/the-mystery-of-joy-mjoyp/ 
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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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Full Court Faith: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla on Living with Purpose

Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach of the Boston Celtics, joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining. Joe tells us about his Catholic upbringing, the struggle with identity as an athlete, the decision that changed his life, how he brings his faith to a chaotic lifestyle, and his secret pre-game ritual (hint: think Rosary).
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BONUS: Hope in the Age of Nihilism w/ Abp. Fisher

Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, of Sydney, Australia, joined Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory in Rome this past summer to discuss where we can find hope in the troubled, modern era. The friars discuss where hope is lost, where to find it, what we worship when it's not God, how faith and hope relate, and being pilgrims of hope. 
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How to Make a Good Decision

On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss the art of making decisions, what you can and can't control, looking into the future and committing to the good. 
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Bl. Bartolo Longo and the Holy Rosary

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss Bl. Bartolo Longo, 19th century Satanic priest turned Rosary-devoted Catholic, and why he is a saint for our day. The friars tell us about Longo's mental health struggles, his conversion to Christianity, his discipleship in Pompeii, and his influence to the modern Church. 
Bl. Bartolo Longo will be canonized on October 19th, 2025https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/pope-francis-paves-the-way-for-new-saints.html
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Discernment and Hearing God's Voice w/ Stacey Sumereau

Catholic author and speaker Stacey Sumereau picks apart Fr. Gregory's brain on this episode of Guestsplaining. Fr. Gregory opens up and gets coached in his mindset by Stacey and discuss discernment, finding and hearing God's voice, Stacey's mystical experience, and much more. 
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BONUS: When You Don't Feel Like Praying

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to Providence, Rhode Island at the 2025 All Comer's Retreat where they detail learning from Saints as masters of prayer, the difference between active vs passive prayer, and what to do when we don't feel like praying. 
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