In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary Catholic thought. Throughout the episode, the friars emphasize the importance of revisiting classical philosophical works like Plato's dialogues to enhance one's understanding of faith and reason. Key Themes Discussed: Socratic Method and Dialogue Theory of Forms Virtue and the Good Life Plato's Influence on Christian Thoug...
Jun 26, 2025•38 min
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Together, they explore how Catholics can fruitfully read Scripture with the aid of historical context, commentary, and Church Tradition. Key Topics: What makes a Catholic Study Bible unique How historical and cultural context enriches Scripture reading The purpose of commentary and Church tradition in interpretation Practical tips for using the Igna...
Jun 23, 2025•35 min
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine in classical theism, particularly within the Thomistic tradition. What IS God? What are His limitations? What is He made of? Key Points: Divine Simplicity Explained Theological Implications Philosophical Foundations Drawing from St. Thomas Aquinas Practical Relevance Divine Simplicity Join Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure this August in North Carol...
Jun 19, 2025•36 min
Humans make mistakes...humans composed the Bible...so does the Bible have mistakes? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the differences in the Gospels, intention of the writers, the Catholic approach to Scripture, and help us really understand Divine Inspiration. 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...
Jun 12, 2025•35 min
What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion story—from a deep love of Scripture in the Reformed tradition to finding its fulfillment in the Catholic Church. They also explore the Biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee—a time of mercy, restoration, and freedom—and how it reveals the heart of Christ’s mission and the Church’s sacramental life. Topics include: Why Scripture led Bergsma to Cathol...
Jun 09, 2025•36 min
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick lead us into understanding suffering and evil, the benevolence of God, free will, harmony, and goodness. Does God cause the evil to test us or to eventually bring about the good? Are good and evil two forces against each other? What are the saints' view on the topic? Jesus, I Trust in You! Join the friars in Providence, Rhode Island for the annual All Comer's retreat! More info here: https://godsplaining.org/abba-father-cultivat...
Jun 05, 2025•30 min
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to the Day of Recollection in Dallas, Texas to discuss meditation and devotions they recommend to the Passion of Christ in this bonus episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick's book entitled, "Given for You", can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Given-You-Eucharistic-Stations-Cross/dp/1639663134#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=The%20Stations%20of%20the%20Cross%20help%20us%20to%20better%20understand,in%20a%20close%2C%20personal%20way. Subscribe to our ...
May 31, 2025•23 min•Ep. 22
Freedom. Perception. Spontaneity. Interior vs Exterior. Free Will. Intellect. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure delve into how God's all-encompassing knowledge coexists with our ability to make genuine choices. Can we actually choose what we do? Does God cause EVERYTHING? Do we have a say at all? Sign up for the Men's Retreat here! https://godsplaining.org/mens-retreat-august-2025/ Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube....
May 29, 2025•38 min•Ep. 24
In this special guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory engages in a compelling conversation with Connor Boyack—author, speaker, and president of the Libertas Institute. They delve into the intersection of Catholic social teaching and classical liberal values, exploring how faith informs our understanding of freedom and the role of education in shaping a virtuous society. Topics Covered: The moral foundation of liberty Faith and public discourse The role of parents in education Connor's work ...
May 26, 2025•34 min•Ep. 25
This bonus episode of Godsplaining takes us to Dallas, Texas, to hear Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure talk all things related to the merit of the Cross of Christ. Why was the instrument of the Cross specifically necessary? Where does Love come into play? Why was the Passion necessary? 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 ...
May 24, 2025•28 min
Romp through history with Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick. Why an episode on Catholic social teaching? Is it just silly? Is the Catholic Church political? What role does Pope Leo XIII have in the Catholic social teaching realm? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk human dignity, the American tradition, Papal encyclicals, the historical context, and much more. Documents referenced in this episode: Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG...
May 22, 2025•33 min
Comparison: the thief of joy. Should we compare ourselves to anyone? Is it healthy? What are negative aspects of comparison? What virtues should we instead cultivate? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into comparison. Is it good? Is it bad? Join the friars in Providence, Rhode Island for the All Comer's retreat! Find more information here: https://godsplaining.org/abba-father-cultivating-confidence-in-our-heavenly-father-all-comers-retreat/ Subscrib...
May 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 23
Australian journalist and author Tess Livingstone joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony to discuss Cardinal George Pell, his wrongful imprisonment, his life in Australia before becoming a cardinal, the immense reform he brought to his home country and his achievements and legacy. Tess' biography of Cardinal Pell can be found here: https://ignatius.com/george-cardinal-pell-gcpbh/ Subscribe to our channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com...
May 12, 2025•30 min
Godsplaining's first Day of Recollection of 2025 was in Nashville, TN! In this bonus episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick talk not yet being at our ultimate destination, the immutable Will of God, the fickle nature of humans, how God is always for us, how we are entrusted with freedom and much 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 ...
May 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 20
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick have a very important and interesting conversation about immigration. What is a nation? Where does integration and dignity come into play? How should Catholics specifically view immigration? Announcing the new Master of Business Administration Program at the Catholic University of America. Join the renowned Busch School of Business to launch your career with an MBA rooted in authentically Catholic principles of virtue, excellence, ...
May 08, 2025•31 min•Ep. 18
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory examine ways to cultivate a proper prayer life, gain a plenary indulgence and choose the right devotions on this bonus episode of Godsplaining from the New York City Day of Recollection. Can we break free from constant comparison? How can we rid ourselves of our vices? How do we find our place in the Mystical Body? Are we really nothing? Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Sh...
May 03, 2025•29 min•Ep. 19
Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory delve into how they've noticed a social shift in the consumption of alcohol, the mental health aspect of sober curiosity, the rise of cannabis, and how Christians can approach alcohol in virtuous ways. Is alcohol evil? Is there good in alcohol? Why is it all over the Bible? This and so much more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. For information on next month's All Comer's retreat, see here: https://godsplaining.org/abba-father-cultivating-confidence-in-ou...
May 01, 2025•30 min•Ep. 17
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick welcomes author Professor Francis Beckwith on this week's Guestsplaining episode to discuss the radically different beliefs between Christianity and Mormonism. What does the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints believe? What makes Mormonism quintessentially American? What do the last days and end times look like according to Mormonism? What can we learn from followers of the the LDS church? Find Professor Francis Beckwith's new book entitled, "A Catholic En...
Apr 28, 2025•36 min
Enjoy this bonus episode from the Godsplaining Day of Recollection in New York City! Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss giving up in the right direction, sanctity, trusting the Lord to take over, failing forward, the saints of the past, God as the gardener, and much 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 S...
Apr 26, 2025•37 min
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
