Godsplaining
Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
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.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 30min
Optimism or Pessimism?
Join Father Jacob Bertrand and Father Patrick Briscoe as they discuss optimism and pessimism, exploring their relationship to the Christian life and the gospel. They emphasize the importance of balance, progress, and detachment, reminding listeners that our relationship with God is not defined by our disposition.
Oct 5, 2023 • 32min
218 - Is Self-Care Nonsense?
Join Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine as they discuss self-care. They explore the connection between self-care and praying the Rosary, the importance of leisure in religious life, determining the need for self-care, and embracing exploration and sprucing up the interior space.
Oct 2, 2023 • 36min
Guestsplaining 059 - Fr. John Brown, S.J. on the Jesuit Order
Guestsplaining 059 - Fr. John Brown, S.J. on the Jesuit Order
Join us this week as Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress welcome Fr. John Brown, S.J. to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
217 - Contemporary Spirituality: Fr. Donald Haggerty
Fr. Donald Haggerty, an expert in contemporary spirituality, joins the hosts to discuss the unifying power of college football, recognizing inspirational figures like himself, combating secularism through prayer and personal conversion, the importance of silence in a contemplative life, and the concept of love for God and being present in silence.
Sep 21, 2023 • 31min
216 - Engaging with Transgender Ideology
The hosts discuss the impact of the abortion debate on the National March for Life and reflections on transgender ideology, highlighting the need for open debate and engagement. They also explore the discomfort in adolescence and the influence of social media on insecurities about appearance. The podcast discusses Archbishop Cochlea as an example of someone hosting a dialogue about transgender ideology well and explores the ideology's impact on fundamental institutions, emphasizing the importance of prayer and support.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 32min
Guestsplaining 058: Jason Evert
Guestsplaining 058: Jason Evert
Join Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine on this episode of Guestsplaining as they welcome Jason Evert to the show.
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Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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Sep 14, 2023 • 32min
215 - Cringey Catholicism
Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress as they discuss cringey aspects of Catholicism. They explore cringeworthy behavior in popular shows, the balance of precision and reverence in serving at Mass, and the importance of social grace and awareness in Catholic practices.
Sep 7, 2023 • 31min
214 - Evangelization Fails
The hosts share hilarious cooking and evangelization fails, including cockroach-infested carrot cake. They discuss the radical shift in perspective that evangelization requires and the responsibility of Christians to learn from their mistakes. They emphasize the importance of recognizing belonging to the body of Christ and nurturing a personal relationship with Jesus in evangelization. The podcast also highlights the qualities of a mature and humble evangelist.
Sep 4, 2023 • 44min
Guestsplaining 057: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.
Guestsplaining 057: Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.
Join Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Gregory Pine as they welcome Sr. Jane Dominic Laurel to the show for our newest installment of Guestsplaining.
Support the Podcast
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
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St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
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Resources from the Nashville Dominicans
Praying as a Family: https://www.nashvilledominican.org/bookstore/short-guide-praying-family/
TV Series on Praying as a Family https://ondemand.ewtn.com/paid/Home/Series/catalog/video/en/praying-as-a-family---season-1
www.nashvilledominican.org
Sep 2, 2023 • 34min
Bonus 073 - St. Dominic and the Rosary
The hosts reflect on their podcast's 10th anniversary and their favorite moments. They discuss the transformative effects of St. Dominic's project and its influence on their priesthood. They share their experience connecting with students at a conference and emphasize the importance of friendship. The origins of the Dominican Order and the upcoming Rosary pilgrimage in Washington, D.C., are also discussed.


