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
Fr. Isaiah of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (the CFRs) and composer and producer J.J. Wright join Fr. Gregory this week to talk their new project, music connecting people, the role the Lord plays in their work, experimenting with music, and more. Join us for this episode of Guestsplaining! Find Fr. Isaiah's music on Spotify, Apple Music, and here on YouTube under https://www.youtube.com/ @cfrs More on Fr. Isaiah and to support the Franciscan Friars here: https://www.franciscanfriars.com/ ...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min
The New Year is HERE! On this episode of Livesplaining, all of the Godsplaining Friars are going to bring you up to date on what we have planned this year. A 2025 pilgrimage? Friars re-locating? Where's Fr. Jacob-Bertrand? Publications? So many things! Tune into this episode of Livesplaining to hear all the things. 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/st...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Mercy! Forgiveness! Justice! Confession-splaining. On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss funny confessional moments, how to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance, what to do and what NOT to do, and more. Unpack this informational episode now. For the US Bishop's Examination of Conscience: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience Godsplaining is going to ITALY! The friars will be in Rome for the ca...
Jan 16, 2025•32 min
Godsplaining is gradually changing into a podcast about NBA players. Just kidding. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome newly-Catholic convert and former NBA player, Gordon Hayward, to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Gordon talks his greatest joys that came with his conversion, why he converted, transitioning into a new chapter in life and more. To shape your shot, go to basketballform.com Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: h...
Jan 13, 2025•35 min
This week's episode is all about Luce. Has the Catholic Church ever had a mascot before? What do the friars think of Luce? Why is she so controversial? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Live. Laugh. Luce. YOUNG ADULTS: Join the friars for a retreat in Dallas 3/21-3/23. For more information, see here: https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/ For more information on the Catholic University of America's Maste...
Jan 09, 2025•31 min
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcome Word on Fire's Katy Carl to discuss Catholic literature on this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Why is it so important to read physical books? How does our imagination play into our morals? What is active receptivity? For more about Katy's work with Word on Fire Publishing, see here: https://www.wordonfire.org/luminor/ To keep up with Katy, checkout her substack: katycarl.substack.com Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Suppor...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min
What IS a Jubilee Year? How do we obtain plenary indulgences in the jubilee year? What can pilgrimages do for our spiritual life? What are the Holy Doors? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year. For more information about the January Day of Recollection in Nashville, TN and 2025 retreats, see here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: ht...
Jan 02, 2025•29 min
What difference does reason make? How do we relate sanctity to virtue? How do we learn practical reasoning? How are the virtues connected? On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss moral theology more with Doctor Andrew Whitmore! Andrew Whitmore, Ph.D. is an associate professor of theology and the Academic Dean at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He has taught moral theology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in formation progr...
Dec 30, 2024•35 min
What are mystics...and what are they not? Are only few called to mysticism? Who are the friars' favorite mystics? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tall all things mysticism on this week's episode of Godsplaining. For information on this coming year's events and retreats, check out our website here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/ 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://godspl...
Dec 26, 2024•29 min
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick invite comedian Shayne Smith to this episode of Guestsplaining to explore humor and authenticity through the Christian worldview. They chat tattoos, Shayne's conversion in the public eye, how his comedy has evolved, the mystical body and more. For more about Shayne Smith's conversion, find the Pints with Aquinas interview here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lfa5weLJWAA?si=I6BT5_BTXZWG5-pW Follow Shayne on social media @ shaydozer and @shaynesmithcomedy on YouTube. For ...
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr 7 min
For the fourth and final "Lectio-splaining", Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure talk birthday desserts, how big things start small, the connection between the wood of the manger and the wood of the cross, and the importance of our the Blessed Virgin Mary. To sign up for the upcoming Young Adult Retreat, find more information here! https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast ...
Dec 21, 2024•28 min
