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
Merry Christmas! On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure unite to discuss toads and cigars, then lay out the case for Catholicism. Is it enough to just be a Christian? Is being Catholic just, 'extra'? Are Catholics even Christians? Are Christians saved, or just Catholics?
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Church exorcist Fr. Carlos Martins to this episode of Guestsplaining. What role do the saints have in driving out demons? What has Fr. Carlos witnessed? How do people become possessed? Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining!
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the readings for the fourth week of Advent, 2025, honing in on God's promise, Paul being set a part, the birth of Jesus from Joseph's point of view, and the virtue of confident, silent hope.
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss the Bowen Family Systems Theory, its basic concepts, how to understand them, and why Catholic specifically should care about this theory.
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory sit down to discuss the readings for the third week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars talk toads, John the Baptist, the coming of Christ into our hearts, and real desire for the Lord.
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Godsplaining: the vibes are immaculate. On this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tell us their experiences at some of their favorite Catholic pilgrimage sites including Medjugorje, Rome, Guadalupe, Lourdes, and more!
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Todd Dailey, founder of Eternize, sits down for a conversation with Fr. Bonaventure to discuss the Eternize Cross, "a wearable crucifix designed to guide you back to your faith." The cross vibrates rhythmically throughout the day to center you back to God. Todd and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Todd's company began, how the cross works, why it's needed, what it's like being a Catholic entrepreneur, and more.
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining to discuss the readings for the second week of Advent, 2025. The friars continue to reflect on hope in this season of waiting, as well as filial fear and the humility of John the Baptist.
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the one and only Taylor Swift, her incredible influence, the genius of her lyrics, and more. Should we be concerned about Taylor Swift? Is she truly a prophetess of our time?
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Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the first week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars reflect on the themes of new life, hope, vigilance, and preparation.
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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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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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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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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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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.
Emily's book can be found here: https://emilywilsonministries.com/my-book
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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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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 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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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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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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