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. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch ...
Apr 24, 2025•32 min•Ep. 16
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down for a thoughtful look at the pontificate of Pope Francis. His time as the 266th successor to St. Peter was marked by both widespread praise and significant controversy. How should Catholics process a papacy that was, for many, both inspiring and perplexing? Join us as we reflect honestly on Pope Francis’s legacy, celebrating his achievements and taking seriously the questions his leadership leaves for the Church. Subscribe to our channel https://www.yo...
Apr 21, 2025•31 min•Ep. 10
With his upcoming visit to the Vatican, JD Vance went viral with his talk about Ordo Amoris. But what is the Ordo Amoris? Is it Biblical? What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about it? Am I supposed to love others more than myself? Where does the world of politics fit into the order of love? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick teach us the proper order of love. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.pat...
Apr 17, 2025•33 min•Ep. 21
Postmodernism. What is it, and what does reality, freedom and technology have to do with it? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony host Bobby Angel to discuss the bumpy road toward your vocation, trust and belonging in the Lord, and bringing back beauty. For Bobby Angel's book, see here: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-postmodern-predicament/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...
Apr 14, 2025•37 min
Fr. Patrick, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure meditate on the Palm Passion Sunday readings of mass this week, discussing the intimacy of the face, the Holy Name of Jesus, and giving what we have to the Lord. 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-...
Apr 12, 2025•30 min•Ep. 15
The banter is 10/10. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure are at it again on this week's episode of Godsplaining. What is the principle of double effect? What if an effect is immoral? Are we 'allowed' to kill? What does St. Thomas Aquinas have to say about this principle? 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...
Apr 10, 2025•33 min•Ep. 12
Fr. Patrick, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure read and meditate upon the readings on the fifth Sunday of Lent, discussing choosing and pleasing God, sharing Christ's suffering and passion, St. Thomas Aquinas' final words, and more. 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.co...
Apr 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 14
We know you've wondered: what do the friars do in their free time? In this week's episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony talk culture, celebrities, addiction, distraction and more. Is everyone just dying? What should we really do with our free time? How do we engage with art? This and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. For more information on the Master of Science in Business program at the Catholic University of America, go to msb.catholic.edu Join the Godsplaining friars in Rhod...
Apr 03, 2025•35 min
Dr. John Bishop joins Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure on this week's episode of Guestsplaining to talk authentic masculinity, modern crises men encounter, the problem with contraception and the sexual revolution, flourishing as a man, and so much more. Find more on Dr. John Bishop and his ministry at www.myforge.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/s...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr
On this Laetare Lenten Lectio episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Gregory, and Fr. Bonaventure delve into the mass readings for this Sunday, discussing manna and the Passover, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and reconciliation. For more information on the Master of Science in Business program at the Catholic University of America, go to msb.catholic.edu Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW mer...
Mar 29, 2025•34 min
What is 'Catholic guilt?' What is the difference between guilt and shame? IS there a difference? Are there references to guilt or shame in the Bible? Can you ever feel too guilty? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure delve deep into guilt and shame, where reconciliation comes into play and when it's okay to shame people. Information on our All-Comer's retreat can be found here: godsplaining.org Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Sup...
Mar 27, 2025•31 min
To get into the right mindset, the friars talk their favorite Lenten hymns before diving into the third Sunday of Lent's readings. Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss what the significance of Jesus' name is, how we cultivate our own soil, and more. 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. Do...
Mar 22, 2025•30 min•Ep. 11
Catholic or Christian? Yes. What does it mean to be Christian? Do all Christians believe the same, basic tenants? Where does Sola Scriptura come from? Where do 'works' come into play? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take on the topic of Catholicism and Christianity in this week's episode of Godsplaining. 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/ Sho...
Mar 20, 2025•30 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome author and professor Mary Stanford to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Mary enlightens us regarding marriage, family, subordination, gender, our fallen nature, and how to envision each topic through the eyes of a Catholic mindset. Tune in to this beautiful episode to dive into men and women's complementarity nature, consequences of the fall, and how to understand it all. Mary's book, "The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage" can be found ...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr
On this week's Lectio episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory lead us in the readings for the second Sunday of Lent. We hear about Abraham as a Christ-like figure, imitating the saints, the mystical body and the transfiguration. 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...
Mar 15, 2025•32 min
What is predestination, and do Catholics believe in it? Does God choose who goes to Heaven or Hell? Who IS God? Are we really free? Do Catholics believe that salvation is offered to ALL or only few? On this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory do a deep dive into the concept of predestination. Find yourself a rock. Join the friars in ROME! https://forms.gle/fzjffQUbz8qakx6G7 Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreo...
Mar 13, 2025•35 min•Ep. 9
The friars throw it way back to '05 YouTube viral videos. What was your favorite OG YouTube video? What are you giving up for Lent? Let us know. This week's Lectio episode examines the readings for the first Sunday of Lent, and Fr. Patrick, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss the God of the Old Testament vs. the God of the New Testament, using the Lord's name, being human, and temptations. Sign up for the Aquinas 101 new online learning platform https://aquinas101.thomisticinstitute.org/ ...
Mar 08, 2025•27 min
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Holy Father's newest encyclical, "Dilexit Nos" (He Loved Us) on this week's episode of Godsplaining. What importance do devotions have? How should we view the Heart of Jesus? What about the Mind of Jesus? What does it mean to console the Sacred Heart? Join the friars in Providence, RI at the All-Comer's Retreat! https://godsplaining.org/abba-father-cultivating-confidence-in-our-heavenly-father-all-comers-retreat/ Subscribe to our channel https:/...
Mar 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 8
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome musician Marie Miller to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Marie tells us about her gradual transition from making secular to Christian music, St. Therese's influence, the holy places she pulls her lyrics from and support from other artists. Follow Marie's music! YouTube: @MarieMillerMusic Instagram: @mariemillersing Facebook: MarieMiller Website: mariemillermusic.com Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patr...
Mar 03, 2025•48 min
In recognizing the sensitivity of this episode's topic, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory discuss suic!de through the eyes of the Church. What IS suic!de, and is it sinful? What does St. Thomas Aquinas say about it? Does the mental infliction matter? This and more on this week's informative episode of Godsplaining. Do you or someone you love struggle with thoughts of suicide? For professional help, call the Suicide and Crisis hotline at 988. For information on our upcoming events and retreats, see our...
Feb 27, 2025•30 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Fr. Mark-Mary Ames to this episode of Guestsplaining to talk Dominicans vs. Franciscans, the Rosary in a Year, devotions and topping the podcast charts. Is there ONE way to pray the Rosary? What are things Dominicans and Franciscans do differently? Is there a devotional 'ranking' of importance? We get Fr. Mark-Mary's take on these questions and more. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreo...
Feb 24, 2025•55 min
Homies, roomies, flat mates, romies...hoomies? Pals Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony talk turtles and cohabitation. What does the Church say about pre-marital cohabitation? Is the Church just the 'pleasure police?' Why NOT live with your significant other? These questions and more answered on this week's episode of Godsplaining. For more information on our upcoming Young Adult Retreat in Dallas, Texas, see here: https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/ Subscribe to our...
Feb 20, 2025•37 min
Fr. David Michael Moses joins this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony get Fr. David Michael's take on the future of the priesthood, the sacraments as rejuvenation, the expectations of priests and how to support them and more. Find @FatherDavidMichael on YouTube! Follow Fr. David Michael on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/father_david_michael/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/frdavidmicha.. Fr. David Michael's website https://www.fatherdavidmichael.com/ ...
Feb 17, 2025•32 min
Does God exist? An age-old question. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick talk atheism, theism, Christianity, and objectives to the Faith. What is the moral argument? Why do the innocent suffer? Why do people NOT believe? 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 L...
Feb 13, 2025•33 min
Guestsplaining: Social Media & Apologetics w/ @GrassrootCatholic Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Keith Downey, @grassrootcatholic, to this week's episode of Guestsplaining to talk standing up for our Faith, relevance in the Catholic realm of social media, being a whimsical Christian, finding his wife on CatholicMatch, the hidden joys of marriage and more. To tune into Keith's radio show! https://www.grnonline.com/listen/joy To follow Keith on social media @grassrootcatholic For Godsplain...
Feb 10, 2025•35 min
Does Fr. Bonaventure make Fr. Gregory laugh in this episode of Godsplaining? Yes. Obviously. This week, the friars discuss what friendship is, being 'friends' with authors that are 'long-dead', how Jesus is our best friend, what we can learn from philosophers who have passed on, and more. Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory this summer in pilgrimage to ROME! To sign up for updates when more information becomes available, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepbiosABohhozuXorNbEjel6...
Feb 06, 2025•32 min
On this captivating episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes author Rod Dreher to discuss his recent publications, the Occult, demons and stories of exorcisms, and other themes of "The Hidden World." What really is a UFO? What are demons actually capable of? Is New Atheism dead? This and so much more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining. Rod Dreher's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rod-Dreher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARod%2BDreher For info on our upcoming retreats...
Feb 03, 2025•33 min
What does being saved ACTUALLY mean? How do I talk to my non-believing friends about Christ's salvation? On this week's episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss salvation through Christ, His love for all, the importance of evangelization, and much more. For information on becoming a monthly patron, to shop merch, find 2025 retreat details and more, click here: https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https:/...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Ep. 7
Author and teacher Thomas Griffin joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory on this week's episode of Guestsplaining to talk about St. Francis of Assisi. They discuss giving all to Jesus, how St. Francis was 'nuts', and what holiness really is. Is Gen Z getting more religious? For Thomas' book, "Let us Begin: St. Francis' Way of Becoming Like Christ and Renewing the World" can be found here: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/let-us-begin-saint-francis-s-way-of-becoming-like-christ-and-renewin...
Jan 27, 2025•27 min
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss Servant of God, Luigi Giussani on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Monsignor Giussani was an explosive evangelizer and educator for the faith, founding Communion Liberation, and leading a life fixed on Christ. What can we learn from him? Tune into this week's episode to find out! 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://godsplainin...
Jan 23, 2025•33 min
