Why does the Barbie movie matter? Is it offensive to Christians? Who is the movie for? Did the friars even like it? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss societal expectations and gender roles, freedom in Christ and Christian philosophy that can be pulled from the film, the main message of the movie, Gloria's famous speech, and more. You won't want to miss this fun, thoughtful episode! Make the most of this Lenten season! Take advantage of FREE digital content ...
Feb 08, 2024•35 min
This Guestsplaining episode dives into Fr. Patrick Riffle's experience as a Chaplain in the United States Navy, discussing what it means to be a priest in the military, soldiers embodying the faith, finding your purpose, resiliency, the role of death and living in its close proximity, the value of suffering, fraternity, and much more. Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events or multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to ou...
Feb 05, 2024•32 min
This week's episode is all about how to cultivate a lasting habit of prayer. Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony each give their own helpful tips for prayer preparation, and discuss how where you pray, when to pray, how to pray, your motivation behind prayer, etc. all impact your prayer life. It's not too late to make prayer a part of your routine in 2024! If you're trying to grow closer to our Lord this year, you won't want to miss this episode. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtub...
Feb 01, 2024•32 min
What exactly is friendship? Is there more to friendship than we think? On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss exactly what friendship is, how each others' relationship goals much align, how to determine expectations, the different types of friendships, how to maintain them, and much more. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com...
Jan 25, 2024•34 min
Do we have to make a choice between investing in faith-based companies or making money on an investment? How to can we be bold Catholics in the workplace? How do we know that we are investing in a morally good company? In this week's episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Chris McMahon, CEO of Aquinas Wealth Advisors, to answer these questions and to discuss faith-based investing. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www...
Jan 22, 2024•30 min
This week, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss Last Rites, what it is, and when it is appropriate to call a priest. The episode details the healing and forgiveness that Last Rites brings, how to prepare for it, advice surrounding the final blessings, and what it actually does for us. This episode is PACKED with helpful information surrounding Last Rites - you won't want to miss it! Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https:...
Jan 18, 2024•32 min
It's not only drugs, alcohol, or pornography that we may be addicted to... it may also be our phones, social media, and others' opinions... Are you addicted? On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss all things addiction, such as dependency vs. independency, ordering your life for good, dependency vs. attachment, how daily routines and rituals are a good thing, different types of addiction, reliance on our Lord, and even steps in overcoming addiction. If you or someone y...
Jan 11, 2024•34 min
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Professor Daniel McInerny to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining as they discuss the concept of death, philosophy, and Professor Daniel's new book, "The Good Death of Kate Montclair". Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon....
Jan 08, 2024•32 min
Dom Eugene Boylan, O.C.S.O., is regarded by many as one of the most important spiritual authors of the 20th century. This Irish monk and author has written many books regarding topics such as our Lord's tremendous love for us - each of us - along with silence in prayer, work as a form of prayer, and more. To read his work for free, head to the Internet Archive found here: https://archive.org/ For the priests interested in attending the St. Paul Center's Priest Conference located in Austin, Texas...
Jan 04, 2024•27 min
From all of the Godsplaining Friars, we hope you had a very merry Christmas! On this week's episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the modern Christmas film, Elf, and the themes of identity, childlike joy, optimism, standing out, and our own journey throughout life. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Fri...
Dec 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 3
On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Adam & Jeffrey Trufant of Camps Kahdalea and Chostatonga! Located in beautiful North Carolina, the camps foster faith, adventure, and friendship for boys and girls. Learn how Adam and Jeffrey view beauty and nature, technology, independence, friendship, and more on this captivating episode! To learn more about Camps Kahdalea and Chostagonga, see their website here: https://twofuncamps.com/ Subscribe to our channel ...
Dec 25, 2023•32 min
On this final Lectio episode, Fr. Bonaventure, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The Godsplaining Friars will discuss the readings' Marian undertones, spiritual rest, humility, preparing for Christ's second coming, and more. What is our calling? How can we be hopeful in today's age? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https:/...
Dec 23, 2023•23 min
Are you confused about the new Vatican declaration "Fiducia Supplicans"? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure will guide you through the document, taking questions from listeners and clarifying some implications of the new instruction on blessings. On this past Tuesday's Livesplaining episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure delve into what Pope Francis has recently stated regarding same-sex unions. Are priests now able to authorize blessings for same-sex couples? Subscribe to our channel https://www...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Over the past three weeks, the Godsplaining Friars have taken a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. On the series' final episode about Dante's Paradiso, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick discuss the different levels of Heaven, what real happiness is, how Lucifer, the highest of angels, could fall, who Dante sees in Paradise, and more. You won't want to miss this intriguing episode! Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Po...
Dec 21, 2023•32 min
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the Mass readings for the Third Sunday of Advent. Who did God come into the Earth to save? Where do we find our identity? What does dressing well have to do with our souls? How do we prepare the way of the Lord? These questions and more on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining! Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop o...
Dec 16, 2023•24 min
Over the next few weeks, the Godsplaining Friars are taking a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. On this week's episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand are discussing Dante's Purgatorio. What does Purgatory tell us about God's mercy? Is it a scary place? What role does trust play in Purgatory? How does Purgatory heal us? These questions and more answered on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaini...
Dec 14, 2023•31 min
On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure welcomes the Editor in Chief of Verily Magazine, Mary Rose Somarriba, where they discuss women in media, the problems and solutions of how women are portrayed and viewed, where to find truth in modern journalism, expectations and pressures of women, pornography, and more. Where can we find healthy content for women? How can men help women in today's age? These topics and more, on this week's Guestsplaining episode! To find out more inform...
Dec 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 2
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Bonaventure, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings for the Second Sunday of Advent. How do we conquer the fear of proclaiming that the Lord is coming? How can we follow John the Baptists' example? Can we fully comprehend God? How does repentance play into Advent? These topics and more, discussed on this Lectio episode. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplai...
Dec 09, 2023•28 min
Over the next few weeks, the Godsplaining Friars are taking a deep dive into Dante's Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso. This week, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick discuss Dante's Inferno, examining medieval Christianity's most important poet's outlook on Satan's influence, the nine circles of Hell, and more. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.big...
Dec 07, 2023•37 min
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory discuss the Mass readings for the First Sunday of Advent, a few of their seasonal favorites, SEEK 2024, the retreat fundraiser, and more! Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next year's retreats, see our webpage here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZPTRGKTX4CB2 All gifts are appreciated. No donation is too small to make a difference! If you are unabl...
Dec 02, 2023•29 min
Is chastity just about things you can't do? What are the positives of living a chaste lifestyle? What can John Paul II teach us about chastity? In this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony & Fr. Bonaventure discuss chastity and answer these questions and more! Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next year's retreats, see our webpage here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZPTRGKTX4CB2 All gifts are apprecia...
Nov 30, 2023•31 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Erin McAtee and James Majewski of Arthouse 2B to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next year's retreats, see our webpage here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZPTRGKTX4CB2 All gifts are appreciated. No donation is too small to make a difference! If you are unable to support the retreatants financially, please support us with your pr...
Nov 27, 2023•36 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss ignorance as it pertains to each of us. Will you support a future retreatant? To make a donation to our fundraiser that goes towards next year's retreats, see our webpage here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UZPTRGKTX4CB2 All gifts are appreciated. No donation is too small to make a difference! If you are unable to support the retreatants financially, please support us with your prayers. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/...
Nov 23, 2023•32 min
Once Saved, Always Saved? Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Bonaventure Chapman & Patrick Briscoe as they discuss the concept of salvation. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: http...
Nov 16, 2023•31 min
Guestsplaining: Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V on Discernment | Fr. Gregory Pine Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine welcomes Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Pruden...
Nov 13, 2023•32 min
Called to Greatness? | Frs. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Gregory Pine Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Joseph-Anthony Kress & Gregory Pine as they discuss the real meaning of greatness. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Pr...
Nov 09, 2023•37 min
Do you Over-Spiritualize? | Frs. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Bonaventure Chapman Join us for this week's episode of Godsplaining with Frs. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk and Bonaventure Chapman as they discuss over-spiritualization. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dom...
Nov 02, 2023•29 min
Guestsplaining: T.K. Coleman on the Price of Conversion Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand Janczyk welcome T.K. Coleman to the show for a new installment of Guestsplaining. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Prudence: Choose...
Oct 30, 2023•35 min
What a Priest Thinks at Mass Join us this week as Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick Briscoe discuss what priests think at Mass. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics.. . Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos... C...
Oct 26, 2023•30 min
When is it Gluttony? Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss the deadly sin of gluttony. Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/ Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics... Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos... Connect ...
Oct 19, 2023•31 min
