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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Dec 17, 2020 • 28min
072 - Literature and C. S. Lewis
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory give a thumbnail sketch of the work of C. S. Lewis, touching on some major themes, key insights, and favorite works.
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Gregory Pine give a thumbnail sketch of the work of C. S. Lewis, touching on some major themes, key insights, and favorite works.
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Dec 12, 2020 • 28min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 3rd Sunday of Advent
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent.
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Dec 10, 2020 • 41min
071 - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick as they introduce Our Lady of Guadalupe. The friars explore Marian apparitions generally, then dive into the origin of the miraculous image and its profound symbolism and meaning.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
For more on apparitions, check out: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_19780225_norme-apparizioni_en.html
For a quick guide to the symbolism of OLG visit: https://aleteia.org/2017/12/12/the-hidden-symbolism-of-our-lady-of-guadalupes-image/
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Dec 7, 2020 • 37min
Guestsplaining 001: Sarah Kroger
Guestsplaining 001: Sarah Kroger
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they welcome Godsplaining's first guest to the show! Sarah Kroger, a Catholic worship-leader and songwriter, tells the story behind her music and discusses her newest album, Light.
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Dec 5, 2020 • 39min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio- 2nd Week of Advent
Sunday Lectio 017: The Second Sunday of Advent
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent.
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Dec 3, 2020 • 31min
070 - What is Politics?
Episode 070: What is Politics?
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss different perspectives on politics. How have men and women thought about political discourse throughout the centuries? How can we reorient our own conversation?

Nov 28, 2020 • 33min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 1st Week of Advent
Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent.
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Nov 26, 2020 • 33min
069 - Making Sense of Suffering
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe make an initial attempt at discerning God's purpose in permitting suffering. How are we to formulate a metaphysics of suffering? How does Christ transform our understanding?
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Nov 19, 2020 • 33min
068 - The Hillbilly Thomists Vol. II
Episode 068: The Hillbilly Thomists, Vol. II
In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe are joined by members of The Hillbilly Thomists, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Fr. Justin Bolger, and Fr. Jonah Teller to discuss and listen to some of their new album set to release in early 2021.

Nov 12, 2020 • 36min
067 - Pope Francis and Civil Unions
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the Holy Father's recent comments on civil unions made in the Francesco documentary released last month.


