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
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.
Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC
Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/advent
Sen...
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?
Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC
Join the largest Bible st...
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.
Follow Fr. Ference: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/frference/ X | https://x.com/frference
Find the Catholic Pore Over here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Q6WbuCx5H76E8nz2MuvfV?si=78afeb6d820b4d...
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.
Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/advent
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast...
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?
Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/advent
Send your questions for...
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
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel http...
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.
Buy the Wingfeather Saga here: https://shop.angel.com/collections/wingfeather
Join the friars in Front Royal, VA for a Day of Recollection! https://godsplaini...
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.
Join the friars in Front Royal, VA for a Day of Recollection! https://godsplaining.o...
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-myster...
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.
Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure in Front Royal, VA on Nov. 22nd! https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-front-royal-v...
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.
Buy, "The Four Loves", here: shorturl.at/vihtB
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patr...
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).
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel https://www.yo...
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.
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel ...
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.
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Join the friars for a Day of Recollection in Front Royal, VA! https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-tulsa-ok-august-2025/
Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/...
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, 2025 https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-02/...
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.
Find Stacey's book here: https://www.avemariapress.com/pages/authors/stacey-sumereau?srsltid=AfmBOooc2hZATUdnxnXRVCe_D7mEJ8bl2L473n7aWf1T9saDdxtFXMcc
More ...
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.
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining
Support the Podcast Patreon: https://ww...
Are Christians pagans? Do we believe in THREE Gods? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explain to us the Persons of the Trinity, the relationship between them, God in the Old and New Testament, and more on this episode of Godsplaining.
Day of Recollection in Front Royal, VA (November 22nd) https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-front-royal-va-november-2025/
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscr...
Is death natural or is it something we can fix as a human race? Is death a product of Original Sin? Is it a punishment? Are we MEANT to die? How can we follow Jesus' example? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure walk us through the idea of death and how we, as Christians, can approach it.
Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org
Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube...
Author and Philosophy Professor Christopher Kaczor joins Godsplaining for the second time to discuss faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gregory. Professor Kaczor tells us his fascinating reading and writing habits, his thoughts on God's Divine Hiddenness, and how reason points to a loving God.
Professor Kaczor's Book: Is Belief Believable? https://www.avemariapress.com/products/is-belief-believable?srsltid=AfmBOooWNrm...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.