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Godsplaining

Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph•godsplaining.podbean.com
Religion & Spirituality

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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Episodes

022 - New Year’s Resolutions

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick discuss the time-honored tradition of making New Year's resolutions and discuss how to make resolutions that help us to respond to the grace of God at work in our lives.

Dec 31, 2019•32 min

021 - Christmas Cheer

In this episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the high points of the Christmas season. From Christmas mass to kitschy decorations, we've got it all covered.

Dec 24, 2019•36 min

020 - On David Foster Wallace

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure talk about one of their favorite contemporary authors--David Foster Wallace--and his commitment to truth as a new sincerity.

Dec 19, 2019•35 min

019 - Living Advent

In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the connection between Advent and the Four Last Things, discussing ways to prepare for both Christmas and death.

Dec 12, 2019•30 min

018 - Coaching Virtue

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss what makes for a good coach and how those gifts translate to mentorship, ministry, friendship, and beyond.

Dec 05, 2019•31 min

017 - Franciscans and Dominicans

In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure compare and contrast the Franciscan and Dominican charisms. What is the common inspiration? Where do they depart in their pursuit of evangelical perfection?

Nov 28, 2019•34 min

016 - On Marriage and Commitment

In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the difficulties couples experience in preparing for marriage and how to commit in an uncommitted world.

Nov 21, 2019•31 min

015 - Christ on Campus

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress explore their experience of serving as chaplains on college campuses.

Nov 14, 2019•31 min

014 - McCarthy and Literature

In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss contemporary author Cormac McCarthy and his approach to story telling--the good, the bad, and the violent. Is there meaning on offer, or is it all void of purpose?

Nov 07, 2019•30 min

013 - On Pilgrimage

In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory describe the place of pilgrimage in the Christian life. What makes a particular site holy? Why is there greater importance assigned to some places rather than others? How can we benefit from this devout manner of being "on the way?"

Oct 31, 2019•34 min

012 - Discernment

In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss what discernment means for Christians, how to think well about the matter, and how to take practical steps on our own journey.

Oct 24, 2019•34 min

011 - The Holy Rosary

In this episode Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk discuss the rosary, its history, its connection with the Order of Preachers, and its place in Catholic life and devotion.

Oct 17, 2019•34 min

010 - The Real Presence

In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman walk through why so few believe in the Real Presence, and how we ourselves can bolster our understanding and belief in the source and summit of our faith.

Oct 10, 2019•33 min

009 - The Virtues of Catholic Social Teaching

In this episode Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk offer a fresh perspective on Catholic Social Teaching by considering the virtues at work in the heart of the mission.

Oct 03, 2019•33 min

008 - Teaching and Learning

In this episode Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe consider what it means to teach, examine what sets a good teacher apart, and discern how we can cultivate the virtues of a good teacher.

Sep 26, 2019•32 min

007 - Intentional Discipleship

In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Joseph Anthony Kress discuss the heart of discipleship as described in the Gospels, the letters of St. Paul, and the theology of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Sep 19, 2019•36 min

006 - Virtue, Vice, and Sport

In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk explore parallels between sports and the spiritual life, considering whether sports cultivate virtue, reveal virtue, or undermine virtue.

Sep 12, 2019•33 min

005 - Literature and Chesterton

In this episode Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the nature of literature and the merits of G. K. Chesterton.

Sep 05, 2019•33 min

004 - Loneliness and Friendship

In this episode Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk discuss the Christian understanding of loneliness and the place of Christian friendship as a help to live well in the midst of lonely times.

Aug 29, 2019•38 min

002 - True Leisure and the Good Life

In this episode Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss leisure, its connection to a contemplative life, and its role in cultivating human happiness and a worshipful spirit.

Aug 15, 2019•32 min

001 - An Apology for Apologetics

In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the inspiration and purpose of apologetics.

Aug 08, 2019•32 min
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