

Godsplaining
Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
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.
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Sep 27, 2025 • 18min
BONUS: When You Don't Feel Like Praying
Join the journey of exploring prayer at a retreat in Rhode Island, where two friars share insights on mastering the art of prayer. They highlight the importance of learning from the Saints and discuss how structured prayers shape personal communion with God. Discover the differences between active and passive prayer moments, and how showing up can make all the difference. When motivation wanes, they remind us of the duty to pray as rooted in our humanity. It's a heartfelt conversation on deepening one's spiritual life.

Sep 25, 2025 • 38min
Who Are the Persons of the Trinity?
Explore the fascinating concept of the Trinity and its centrality to Christian faith. Delve into how Scripture hints at Trinitarian truths from the Old Testament to the New. Discover the Church’s early councils articulating the unity and distinction of God. Engage with Augustine's analogy to explain divine processions and personhood. Learn how these theological discussions impact spiritual life, prayer, and our understanding of being created in God's image.

Sep 18, 2025 • 32min
How to Approach Death
The hosts dive into profound questions about death, exploring whether it's natural or tied to Original Sin. They discuss cultural denial and the philosophical implications of mortality. The conversation shifts to the theology of death, highlighting how Christ's resurrection transforms the understanding of dying. Resonating with hope, they share practical guidance for living meaningfully while preparing for the end. Listeners are encouraged to embrace generosity and reflect on their faith's impact on their approach to death.

Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 2min
St. Thomas Aquinas & Why Reason Leads to God w/ Professor Christopher Kaczor
Christopher Kaczor, a Philosophy professor at Loyola Marymount University and author specializing in ethics and natural law, discusses the intersection of faith and reason. He shares insights on his writing habits and the challenge of balancing family life with academic pursuits while raising seven children. Kaczor explores arguments for God's existence rooted in St. Thomas Aquinas, highlighting the importance of presenting faith and reason as allies in an indifferent society. He also reflects on personal experiences of love, forgiveness, and the transformative power of faith.

Sep 13, 2025 • 21min
BONUS: Mysteries of the Faith
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore the intriguing connection between food, drink, and faith, emphasizing the importance of active participation in understanding spiritual truths. They discuss the complexities of prayer and the balance needed to navigate faith's mundane routines and divine encounters. Relationships are likened to sports, illustrating the contrast between conflict and the contemplative nature of interacting with God. Using baseball as a metaphor, they encourage deeper contemplation of spirituality and our understanding of the Trinity.

Sep 11, 2025 • 34min
Do Catholics Care About Eco-Justice?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore eco-justice, Catholic social teaching, and the moral responsibility of caring for creation. Why care about the environment? What is eco-theology? How do we, as Catholics, engage in eco-justice without going overboard? Earth Day, indeed.
For more on the Heaven Meets Earth podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-meets-earth/id1806665471
Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage on September 27th, 2025
https://rosarypilgrimage.org/
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 3min
Ryan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth
Ryan Bethea, co-host of Exorcist Files, joins Fr. Gregory to dive deep into the mysteries of faith. As a Protestant defender of Catholicism, Ryan discusses his unique spiritual gray zone. They explore captivating stories of exorcisms and miracles, bringing humor and insight to their experiences. The duo reflects on the complexities of faith and existence while sharing the importance of community and personal transformation within spiritual journeys. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that balances the serious and the playful!

Sep 4, 2025 • 29min
How are Saints Made?
What are the steps for becoming a Saint in the Church? Why name Saints at all? What is the difference between a saint and a Saint? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tell us their favorite saints, talk canonization, miracles, and the value of a Saint.
Fr. Patrick & Fr. Jacob-Bertrand's book on St. Dominic:
https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/saint-dominic-s-way-of-life-a-path-to-knowing-and-loving-god.html
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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Graphic: https://www.rapidcitydiocese.org/revival-blessed-carlo/

Sep 1, 2025 • 46min
The Final Days of St. Maximilian Kolbe w/ Anthony D'Ambrosio
Fr. Patrick welcomes Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and director of film, "Triumph of the Heart," to Guestsplaining. Anthony tells us how his interest in St. Maximilian Kolbe began, what the final day of the Saint's life looked like, the trials faced during filming in Poland, and how God's presence was felt on set.
"Triumph of the Heart"
https://www.triumphoftheheart.com/militia
Send your questions for the friars to:
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Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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Aug 30, 2025 • 27min
BONUS: Eucharistic Presence, Worship, & Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
The one and only Fr. Gregory Pine joins Fr. Patrick to discuss his new book, "Your Eucharistic Identity", on this BONUS episode of Godsplaining.
"Your Eucharistic Identity" can be found here:
https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/
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.patreon.com/godsplaining
Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/
Shop Books Written by the Friars
St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/
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To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org