What is God's role in evolution? How is man more than a physical being? Are we truly descended from apes? Should Catholics still trust the science? Where is the theme of salvation in evolution? On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Dr. Dan Kuebler, biology professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss science, evolution, the scientific theory, etc. and how they all relate to God and our Faith. To learn more about science and God, check out Dr...
Jun 24, 2024•36 min
What is stoicism, and why have we noticed a heightened interest in it? Who are 'the stoics'? Why is the order of stoicism so attractive? What is IN our control, and what is OUT of our control? Is Jesus the BEST stoic? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure answer these questions and many more! Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplai...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min
On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure discuss Pope St. John Paul II's "Fides et Ratio", or, "Faith and Reason". After 26 years since it has been written, what are the biggest takeaways? What is the practical application of the encyclical? Does it still hold up today? Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the ...
Jun 13, 2024•30 min
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Catholic journalist and author Francis X. Maier to the podcast, author of, "True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church". On this episode of Guestsplaining, the friars discuss Maier's book and the themes of the heart of the Church in the United States, the role of femininity in the Church, the role of laity, and much more. Francis X. Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His work focuses on ...
Jun 10, 2024•32 min
Should we all be morning people? Is it alright to be a night owl? Is it better to be one over the other? What's the story on how Fr. Gregory become a morning person? Why did Fr. Joseph-Anthony become a night owl? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss if one way is better than the other, the benefits of each, how to fit in prayer, controlling your day, fitting Mass into your day, and more! Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website f...
Jun 06, 2024•34 min
How should Catholics respond to pride month? Where does truth, charity, and the Gospel come into it all? What does pride month even mean? Should Catholics accept it, or can we be angry? Can we take back the month? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the moral issues of sexuality, identity, gender, true marriage, desires, tolerance, and more. Resources for those struggling with their sexuality or for those looking for more information on the topic, f...
May 30, 2024•29 min
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Kenneth Craycraft to Godsplaining to discuss his new book entitled, "Citizens Yet Strangers". The accessible book discusses Catholic, moral theology in a political, cultural, and societal way, all in an American context. "Can a Catholic be an American?" Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support t...
May 27, 2024•34 min
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the topic of giving money to the poor, how to navigate interacting with the poor, discuss poverty, the pressures of society, graditude, the State's responsibility, the Christian perspective, and more. Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this June and/or our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://w...
May 23, 2024•29 min
Who was Bl. Stanley Rother? What is his legacy? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the first US-born martyr, the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, his story evangelizing in Guatemala, his devotion to the Eucharist and to the Native Guatemalans, and more! Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Pa...
May 16, 2024•33 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome General Surgeon and whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim and Marcella Burke, his legal representation, to this episode of Guestsplaining. On this episode, we find out more about what's been happening behind the scenes at Texas Children's Hospital with their transgender program and what Dr. Haim and Marcella have been doing in their fight back against those trying to silence them. You won't want to miss this eye-opening episode! Interested in attending our upcoming Al...
May 13, 2024•32 min
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the virtue of small talk, such as how to begin conversations, how small talk is viewed, intamacy, the role social media plays, the Christian tradition, pursuing deeper relationships and more! Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.pa...
May 09, 2024•32 min
On this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure visit St. Patrick Church in Columbus Ohio for a Day of Recollection and to discuss the Eucharist as a Sacrament and sacrifice, the moral life, incorporating the sacraments into your everyday lives, faith as a virtue, the importance of signs of the sacrament, and more. Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this June and/or our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplain...
May 04, 2024•38 min
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick delve into the themes of "Abandonment to Divine Providence", by Jean Pierre Coussade. Topics such as heresey of Jansenism, the Blessed Mother's influence in the book, 'abandonism', the themes of simplicity and holiness, what 'abandonment' truly is in the Christian sense, and purity of heart are also dicussed. Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining...
May 02, 2024•30 min
On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes Dr. Ryan Anderson, author and President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss the response to COVID-19 and its policies, modern victimology and identity, personal and spiritual growth, social justice and injustices, the value Christians can bring to the modern world, politics as a religion, and much more. For more information about Dr. Ryan Anderson and his writings, see his biography here: https://eppc.org/author/ryan_anderson...
Apr 29, 2024•43 min
On this bonus episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory visit St. Patrick Church in Columbus Ohio for a Day of Recollection and to discuss the Eucharist as a sign, along with our Human Nature, The Sacramental Life, how prayer changes throughout your life, beauty and art and its power, and more. Interested in attending our upcoming All-Comer's weekend retreat this June and/or our Men's weekend retreat in August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our cha...
Apr 27, 2024•37 min
What is the relationship, or lack of relationship between faith and mental health? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory discuss body and soul, the Human person, obstacles, rightly ordering your sufferings, seeking out help, pursuit of Christ, how to be happy, healthy, and holy, and much more. Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/G...
Apr 25, 2024•30 min
On this bonus episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony visit the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss the contemplative, Christian life. How do I live my Christian life? How should I seek God? What are some principles of the spiritual, Christian life, and when do I start living it? Tune in to this bonus episode to learn more about using your gift of grace, the virtue of prudence and accountability, recognizing your uniqueness, sports and discipline, and much more! Interest...
Apr 20, 2024•38 min
AI knows Godsplaining! Hear Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventue discuss AI and what it means to us as humans. Artificial Intelligence has plenty of uses, and is now a part of our daily lives. It was and is made by and for humans... but is it actually just a tool? Is it it's own thing? Does it help us, or replace us? What are its limits? Will its power make us forget what it means to be human? Is it a threat to humanity? How can it impact how we relate to Christ? Interested in attending our upcoming m...
Apr 18, 2024•25 min
Join Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory in welcoming Chris Stefanick to this week's hilarious episode of Guestsplaining! Tune in as Chris and the friars disuss Catholicism and hope in the modern world, evangelizing in today's environment, vulnerability and joy admist pain and suffering, marriage and carrying your cross, and so much more. Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ For more information on Chris Stefani...
Apr 15, 2024•38 min
On this bonus episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory visit the University of Mary in Bismark, ND and discuss vocations, the human formation, discernment and dating, as well as answer questions from the UMary students. Not sure what to do with your life? Unsure of where God is calling you to be? Check out this episode, and allow Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Gregory guide you! Interested in attending our upcoming retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplai...
Apr 13, 2024•59 min
If you're haunted by your sinful past, you're not alone. It's part of the human experience to feel regret. But do you still feel manipulated by your past? Are you hoping to finally heal? Can you reforge your bad memories? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand discuss redeeming your memory and healing from your past. Remember: we all have a past... but we also have a future! Interested in attending our upcoming one-day event or multi-day retreats? Check out ou...
Apr 11, 2024•31 min
"Venture with us into the exploration of life as a pilgrimage, where the anticipation of heavenly citizenship stirs within us a profound awakening. Father Patrick's concept of 'citizens of two worlds' resonates through our dialogue, inviting us to ponder the idea that every step we take is infused with the potential to draw us closer to the divine." - FOCUS Catholic Interested in attending our upcoming multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/ Subscrib...
Apr 06, 2024•48 min•Ep. 5
This week's episode of Godsplaining is all about indulgences. Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory help us understand why we do them, how to obtain them, how they work, and how to understand them. For more information on The Saint Paul Center's Emmaus Academy and to get the first two weeks for FREE, see their webpage here: https://stpaulcenter.com/godsplaining Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events or multi-day retreat in Malvern, Pennsylvania? Check out our website for more details! ...
Apr 04, 2024•27 min
On this week's episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob-Bertrand welcome Dr. Scott Hahn to the show! Dr. Hahn discusses his new book, "Catholics in Exile", discussing the history of the Church into the modern world, how sainthood blossoms amidst distress, and how to suffer well. If you're interested in reading Dr. Hahn's new book, “Catholics in Exile”, it can be found & purchased here: https://stpaulcenter.com/catholics-in-exile/ St. Paul Center Priest Conferences can be found he...
Apr 01, 2024•37 min
This week's episode of Godsplaining is all about George Orwell, his background, themes in his works and Christian ideas throughout, along with appreciating the classic philosophical authors of the time, and more. You won't want to miss this one! 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 our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin... Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www...
Mar 28, 2024•35 min
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the Mass readings for Palm Sunday. The readings encourage us to be reminded of why we are here, how and why unite our suffering to our Lord, the theme of obedience and self - giving love, our fallen human nature, and why we should follow Jesus through our confusion. These topics and more, on this Palm Sunday episode of Godsplaining! Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events...
Mar 24, 2024•32 min
These days, is it necessary to get a higher education? Is it worth it? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, University Chaplain Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and University Professor Fr. Bonaventure Chapman answer these questions and more! Topics include future college enrollment, alternatives to college, the culture of resistance found on university campuses, the overall goal of college, the social element it brings, etc. If you're on the fence about whether or not to attend college, this week's ...
Mar 21, 2024•34 min
Fr. Patrick welcomes Monsignor James Shea, President of the University of Mary in North Dakota, and author of books, "From Christendom to Apostolic Mission", and, "The Religion of the Day." In today's world, is Christianity still the assumed narritive? If not, what is displacing it? What is the world's current belief system? You won't want to miss this thought-provoking episode! Interested in attending one of our upcoming one-day events or multi-day retreats? Check out our website for more detai...
Mar 18, 2024•28 min
On this Lectio episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Mass readings for the fifth Sunday of Lent. The friars delve into God's covenants with His people, our Lord's timing and how we must embrace patience, Christ's humanity and divinity, new live, 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 our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplai...
Mar 17, 2024•27 min
With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the ancient saint's life and influence in modern Christianity. Topics include whether he was a real, historical figure or just a myth, St. Patrick's confession, suffering of the saints, preaching in Ireland, responding to the Will of God, our Lord's Mercy, and more. For more information on The Saint Paul Center's Emmaus Academy, see their webpage here: https://stpaulcenter.com/godsplaining Interested in attendin...
Mar 14, 2024•31 min
