Godsplaining
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Godsplaining
Welcome to Godsplaining: a podcast featuring contemplative preachers and their contemporary age. Considering topics philosophical, theological, cultural, and beyond, Godsplaining presents ideas from the Church’s tradition and brings them to bear on our lives’ most urgent questions. Each week, join t...
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Full Court Faith: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla on Living with Purpose
Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics Head Coach, joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining. Joe tells us about his Catholic upbringing, t...
BONUS: Hope in the Age of Nihilism w/ Abp. Fisher
Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, of Sydney, joined Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory in Rome this past summer to discuss where we can fin...
How to Make a Good Decision
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss the art of making decisions, what you can and can't control, looking into...
Bl. Bartolo Longo and the Holy Rosary
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss Bl. Bartolo Longo, 19th century Satanic priest turned Rosary-devoted Catholic, and why he is a...
Discernment and Hearing God's Voice w/ Stacey Sumereau
Catholic author and speaker Stacey Sumereau picks apart Fr. Gregory's brain on this episode of Guestsplaining. Fr. Gregory opens up and gets coached i...
BONUS: When You Don't Feel Like Praying
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take us to Providence, Rhode Island at the 2025 All Comer's Retreat where they detail learning from Saints as maste...
Who Are the Persons of the Trinity?
Are Christians pagans? Do we believe in THREE Gods? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explain to us the Persons of the Trinity, the relationship between...
How to Approach Death
Is death natural or is it something we can fix as a human race? Is death a product of Original Sin? Is it a punishment? Are we MEANT to die? How can w...
St. Thomas Aquinas & Why Reason Leads to God w/ Professor Christopher Kaczor
Author and Philosophy Professor Christopher Kaczor joins Godsplaining for the second time to discuss faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gr...
BONUS: Mysteries of the Faith
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure take us to Providence, Rhode Island at the 2025 All Comer's Retreat where they delve into the mysteries of the Faith,...
Do Catholics Care About Eco-Justice?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore eco-justice, Catholic social teaching, and the moral responsibility of caring...
Ryan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth
Ryan Bethea joins the podcast for a second time with Fr. Gregory in studio this time and get casual. Ryan details being a Protestant while defending C...
How are Saints Made?
What are the steps for becoming a Saint in the Church? Why name Saints at all? What is the difference between a saint and a Saint? On this episode of...
The Final Days of St. Maximilian Kolbe w/ Anthony D'Ambrosio
Fr. Patrick welcomes Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and director of film, "Triumph of the Heart," to Guestsplaining. Anthony tells us how his interest in...
BONUS: Eucharistic Presence, Worship, & Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
The one and only Fr. Gregory Pine joins Fr. Patrick to discuss his new book, "Your Eucharistic Identity", on this BONUS episode of Godsplaining.
Can Catholics Marry Non-Catholics?
What exactly is a Catholic marriage, and can Catholics marry non-Catholics? Non-believers? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph...
How to Love (and Defeat) Your Enemies
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Christians are called to love their enemies without abandoning justice. Can you resist someone and still a...
Why We Want What Others Want: Mimetic Theory & the Gospel w/ Fr. Elias Carr
Fr. Elias Carr joins Fr. Bonaventure to discuss his book, "I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to René Girard," his accessible introduction to René G...
BONUS: Reporting Back from the Jubilee! + Q&A
Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure for a special live episode as they swap stories from their whirlwind adventure in the Eternal City for the Jubile...
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, exploring its theological significance and how i...
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory chat all about philosopher and Catholic-convert turned Carmelite nun Edith Stein, otherwise known as St. Teresa Benedi...
Sacrifice, Suffering & Mary as Our Mother w/ Fr. Donald Haggerty
Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining to reflect on the state of the Church and the spiritual trials facing C...
Church and/or State?
Catholics are no doubt involved in politics - take JD Vance for example. What is the relationship between church and state like? Should Christians obe...
Can Christians KILL?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tackle the challenging question: Can Christians kill? They explore the proper inte...
Catholicism in Australia w/ Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P.
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. of Sydney. What's it like being a Catholic in Australia? What trends are bringing...
The Papacy and Pope Leo XIV
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure are back at it—this time unpacking all things papacy and the American Pope. From the Scriptural roots to the role of t...
The Inescapable Weirdness of the Christian Life
Christian life can be weird, especially for a Catholic. We certainly stand out from the crowd when you think of how we worship, have intangible relati...
Mountaineering, Masculinity & Modern Technology w/ Fr. John Nepil
In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick sits down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the themes of his new book, "To Heights and Unto Depths: Lette...
Can I Miss My Vocation?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the nuanced question: Can someone miss their vocation? They dive into how...
Plato and His Dialogues
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their sign...
Unlocking Scripture: How to Use the Catholic Study Bible w/ Curtis Mitch
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. T...
Does God Have Parts?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine...
Does the Bible Make Mistakes?
Humans make mistakes...humans composed the Bible...so does the Bible have mistakes? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonave...
Converting to Catholicism and The Year of Jubilee w/ Dr. John Bergsma
What leads a Calvinist pastor to become a Catholic theologian? In this episode, Dr. John Bergsma joins Fr. Gregory to share his powerful conversion st...
Why Does Bad Stuff Happen to Good People?
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick lead us into understanding suffering and evil, the benevolence of God, free will,...
BONUS: Meditating on the Passion of Christ
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 Passi...
God Already Knows, Can I Really Choose?
Freedom. Perception. Spontaneity. Interior vs Exterior. Free Will. Intellect. On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure...
Faith, Freedom & the Future w/ Connor Boyack
In this special guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory engages in a compelling conversation with Connor Boyack—author, speaker, and president of t...
BONUS: What Does the Cross Merit?
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 Cros...
Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching
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?...