Godsplaining
Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.
Episodes
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary Catholic thought. Throughout the episode, the friars emphasize the importance of revisiting classical philosophical works like Plato's dialogues to enhance one's understanding of faith and reason.
Key Themes Discussed: Socratic Method and Dialogue Theory of Fo...
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Together, they explore how Catholics can fruitfully read Scripture with the aid of historical context, commentary, and Church Tradition.
Key Topics: What makes a Catholic Study Bible unique How historical and cultural context enriches Scripture reading The purpose of commentary and Ch...
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine in classical theism, particularly within the Thomistic tradition. What IS God? What are His limitations? What is He made of?
Key Points: Divine Simplicity Explained Theological Implications Philosophical Foundations Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas Practical Relevance Divine Simplicit...
Humans make mistakes...humans composed the Bible...so does the Bible have mistakes? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the differences in the Gospels, intention of the writers, the Catholic approach to Scripture, and help us really understand Divine Inspiration.
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What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion story—from a deep love of Scripture in the Reformed tradition to finding its fulfillment in the Catholic Church. They also explore the Biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee—a time of mercy, restoration, and freedom—and how it reveals the heart of Christ’s mission and the Church’s sacr...
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick lead us into understanding suffering and evil, the benevolence of God, free will, harmony, and goodness. Does God cause the evil to test us or to eventually bring about the good? Are good and evil two forces against each other? What are the saints' view on the topic? Jesus, I Trust in You!
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to the Day of Recollection in Dallas, Texas to discuss meditation and devotions they recommend to the Passion of Christ in this bonus episode of Godsplaining.
Fr. Patrick's book entitled, "Given for You", can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Given-You-Eucharistic-Stations-Cross/dp/1639663134#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=The%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20help%20us%20to%20better%...
Freedom. Perception. Spontaneity. Interior vs Exterior. Free Will. Intellect. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure delve into how God's all-encompassing knowledge coexists with our ability to make genuine choices. Can we actually choose what we do? Does God cause EVERYTHING? Do we have a say at all?
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In this special guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory engages in a compelling conversation with Connor Boyack—author, speaker, and president of the Libertas Institute. They delve into the intersection of Catholic social teaching and classical liberal values, exploring how faith informs our understanding of freedom and the role of education in shaping a virtuous society.
Topics Covered: The moral foundation of liberty Faith and...
This bonus episode of Godsplaining takes us to Dallas, Texas, to hear Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure talk all things related to the merit of the Cross of Christ. Why was the instrument of the Cross specifically necessary? Where does Love come into play? Why was the Passion necessary?
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Romp through history with Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick. Why an episode on Catholic social teaching? Is it just silly? Is the Catholic Church political? What role does Pope Leo XIII have in the Catholic social teaching realm? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk human dignity, the American tradition, Papal encyclicals, the historical context, and much more.
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Comparison: the thief of joy. Should we compare ourselves to anyone? Is it healthy? What are negative aspects of comparison? What virtues should we instead cultivate? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into comparison. Is it good? Is it bad?
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Australian journalist and author Tess Livingstone joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony to discuss Cardinal George Pell, his wrongful imprisonment, his life in Australia before becoming a cardinal, the immense reform he brought to his home country and his achievements and legacy.
Tess' biography of Cardinal Pell can be found here: https://ignatius.com/george-cardinal-pell-gcpbh/
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Godsplaining's first Day of Recollection of 2025 was in Nashville, TN! In this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk not yet being at our ultimate destination, the immutable Will of God, the fickle nature of humans, how God is always for us, how we are entrusted with freedom and much more.
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick have a very important and interesting conversation about immigration. What is a nation? Where does integration and dignity come into play? How should Catholics specifically view immigration?
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory examine ways to cultivate a proper prayer life, gain a plenary indulgence and choose the right devotions on this bonus episode of Godsplaining from the New York City Day of Recollection. Can we break free from constant comparison? How can we rid ourselves of our vices? How do we find our place in the Mystical Body? Are we really nothing?
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Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory delve into how they've noticed a social shift in the consumption of alcohol, the mental health aspect of sober curiosity, the rise of cannabis, and how Christians can approach alcohol in virtuous ways. Is alcohol evil? Is there good in alcohol? Why is it all over the Bible? This and so much more on this week's episode of Godsplaining.
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcomes author Professor Francis Beckwith on this week's Guestsplaining episode to discuss the radically different beliefs between Christianity and Mormonism. What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believe? What makes Mormonism quintessentially American? What do the last days and end times look like according to Mormonism? What can we learn from followers of the the LDS church?
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Enjoy this bonus episode from the Godsplaining Day of Recollection in New York City! Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss giving up in the right direction, sanctity, trusting the Lord to take over, failing forward, the saints of the past, God as the gardener, and much more.
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Hot take alert! Do companies use our data? What would St. Thomas Aquinas know of digital addiction as a modern problem? What does excessive stimuli do to our minds? How do we use this technology in a healthy way? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick do a deep dive into digital addiction and how to begin to overcome it on this week's episode of Godsplaining.
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