Godsplaining
Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.
Episodes

Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
081 - Back to Virtue: Faith
Scripture says, “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). What does it mean to have faith? How do we come to it? Who are examples of faith? In this episode, tune in as Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress unpack the virtue of faith.
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Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
BONUS 021: SEEK21: Favorite Scripture Verses
Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Gregory Pine, and Fr. Patrick Briscoe at FOCUS's virtual SEEK21 as they talk about their favorite Scripture verses.
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Thursday Feb 11, 2021
Thursday Feb 11, 2021
080 - Choosing your Lenten Penances
With Ash Wednesday beginning next week, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine as they discuss principles to help choose the best Lenten practices.
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Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Episode 079 - Is Swearing a Sin?
079 - Is Swearing A Sin?
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman chat about (and do not use) foul language. What purpose does it serve? What does it reveal about human speech? Where does it fit in our lives? Tune in to find out!
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Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In this episode of Guestsplaining, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they speak with Zena Hitz, the author of "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellecutal Life" to discuss the common thirst for knowledge.
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Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral Oughts
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk discuss some of principles to guide your decision about the COVID-19 vaccines, including questions of charity, the common good, and moral cooperation.
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Thursday Jan 21, 2021
Thursday Jan 21, 2021
In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress unpack the importance of the year of St. Joseph. Why did Pope Francis call for it? Who is St. Joseph to us in the spiritual life? How can we get to know St. Joseph better?
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Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Thursday Jan 14, 2021
Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss the relationship and roles of the ordinary and extraordinary forms of the Mass.
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Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Episode 075: Film and Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is one of Hollywood's best. Though perhaps best known for the Batman trilogy, he's produced a dozen excellent films. Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they explore what animates Nolan's project as he seeks to get at what makes the human person tick.
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Guestsplaining 002: Fr. Mike Schmitz - Bodily Holiness
Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as they welcome Fr. Mike Schmitz to the show to discuss the role of the body in the Christian life and our pursuit of holiness.
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