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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Feb 1, 2021 • 36min
Guestsplaining 003: Zena Hitz - Lost in Thought: The Intellectual Life for All
In this episode of Guestsplaining, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they speak with Zena Hitz, the author of "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellecutal Life" to discuss the common thirst for knowledge.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 39min
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral Oughts
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral Oughts
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk discuss some of principles to guide your decision about the COVID-19 vaccines, including questions of charity, the common good, and moral cooperation.
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Jan 21, 2021 • 39min
077 - The Year of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress unpack the importance of the year of St. Joseph. Why did Pope Francis call for it? Who is St. Joseph to us in the spiritual life? How can we get to know St. Joseph better?
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Jan 14, 2021 • 38min
076 - 2 Masses? The TLM and Novus Ordo
Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss the relationship and roles of the ordinary and extraordinary forms of the Mass.
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Jan 7, 2021 • 35min
075 - Film And Christopher Nolan
Episode 075: Film and Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan is one of Hollywood's best. Though perhaps best known for the Batman trilogy, he's produced a dozen excellent films. Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they explore what animates Nolan's project as he seeks to get at what makes the human person tick.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 36min
Guestsplaining 002: Fr. Mike Schmitz- Bodily Holiness
Guestsplaining 002: Fr. Mike Schmitz - Bodily Holiness
Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as they welcome Fr. Mike Schmitz to the show to discuss the role of the body in the Christian life and our pursuit of holiness.
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Dec 31, 2020 • 30min
074 - Flannery O’Connor: Grace and Satan
074 - Flannery O'Connor: Grace and Satan
We millennials can’t help being meta. Tune in as Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the gift of God’s grace. What is grace? Why should you care about it? How does the friars' understanding of grace animate the Godsplaining project?

Dec 25, 2020 • 40min
BONUS 020 - Christmas
In this episode, join all of the friars of Godsplaining as they celebrate the Christmas mystery with some classic carols and hymns.
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Dec 24, 2020 • 33min
073 - Tithing: Paying for a Blessing?
073 - Tithing: Paying for a Blessing?
As the end of the year approaches and every charitable organization on earth is asking you for money, we ask instead: what does it all mean? Tune in to hear Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine ask: how do Catholics look at charitable giving? What’s the role of generosity in the spiritual life? Should you give just to feel something?
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Dec 19, 2020 • 35min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 4th Sunday of Advent
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 4th Sunday of Advent
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent.
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