Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes every Thursday—subscribe now.
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Brideshead Revisited: The Catholic Novel Everyone Should Read
Why has Brideshead Revisited endured as one of the great Catholic novels?
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure dive into Evelyn Waugh’s masterpiece and its unforgettable expl
Sep 17 33 min
What Catholics Get Wrong About Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
What does Divine Mercy really mean, and why is it so central to the Christian life?
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, joins Fr. Gregory to unpack the message of Divine Mercy, the ext
Sep 14 33 min
Do You Need Therapy, Prayer, or Both?
How should Catholics think about mental health? Is anxiety or depression primarily a psychological issue, a spiritual struggle—or can it be both?
In this episode of Gods
Sep 10 38 min
Don’t Feel Like Going to Mass? Listen To This
Do Catholics really have to go to Mass every Sunday? And why does the Church call it an “obligation”?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick B
Sep 3 31 min
Discerning What’s Really Going On in Your Soul with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Fr. Bonaventure welcomes Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV, back to Godsplaining for a conversation about St. Ignatius of Loyola and the discernment of spirits.
How do we recog
Aug 31 34 min
Your Toxic Trait Has a Patron Saint
What if your biggest toxic trait could actually point you toward the Saint you need most?
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony take on some of today’s most common “toxic t
Aug 27 31 min
My Therapist Told Me to Leave the Catholic Church
What do you do when you've been genuinely hurt by someone in the Catholic Church? What if a therapist, friend, or loved one tells you that leaving the Church is the answe
Aug 20 34 min
Are We Too Quick to Cut People Off? Noelle Mering Weighs In
Why are more people cutting off family members, friends, and loved ones? What does the rise of “no contact” reveal about the way we understand relationships?
Fr. Gregory
Aug 17 33 min
Did Descartes Ruin Western Philosophy?
Why do Catholics, and Thomists in particular, have such a problem with René Descartes?
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick Briscoe take another look at one of the most contr
Aug 13 30 min
Humor Is Holier Than You Think
Is laughter just entertainment, or is it an important part of the Christian life?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the surpris
Aug 6 36 min
Trent Horn on Why Apologetics Isn't Enough
Why are so many Christians rediscovering the Catholic Church?
In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine sits down with Catholic apologist Trent Horn to discuss
Aug 3 34 min
The Real Danger of AI Isn't What You Think
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we write, create art, compose music, and even think—but what does it mean for the human imagination?
In this episode of Godsp
Jul 30 40 min
The Hidden Wisdom of The Little Prince
Why has The Little Prince remained one of the most beloved books in the world?
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's timeless classic throug
Jul 23 40 min
Dr. Bob Schuchts on Hurting, Healing, and Miracles
Can God really heal emotional wounds, trauma, grief, and spiritual struggles? And if He can, why do so many faithful Catholics still suffer?
Fr. Gregory sits down with b
Jul 20 30 min
Why Every Part of the Mass Matters
The Catholic Mass is far more than just a weekly obligation—it is the Church's highest act of worship and our deepest encounter with Jesus Christ. Yet many Catholics know
Jul 16 32 min
Can Beauty Really Lead You to God?
Why does beauty stop us in our tracks? Why do breathtaking cathedrals, sacred music, masterpieces, and even a sunset seem to point beyond themselves?
In this episode of
Jul 9 34 min
The Strength of St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
Fr. Gregory sits down with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, author of the bestselling Consecration to St. Joseph, to explore why devotion to St. Joseph has exploded around the w
Jul 6 32 min
Does the Bible Really Say Wives Must Submit?
What does the Bible really say about headship and submission in marriage?
Few passages generate more debate than Ephesians 5. Does St. Paul teach male domination—or some
Jul 2 35 min
Why Millions Couldn't Stop Watching Fulton Sheen
What made Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen one of the most influential Catholic voices of the 20th century?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony
Jun 25 37 min
Mitali Perkins on Why Adults Need Children’s Books
What if some of the most important books you'll ever read were written for children?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman sits down with acclaimed au
Jun 22 42 min
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I’m a mom to several young children, and this is my favorite podcast to listen to. I love the range of topics from the lighthearted to the thought provoking. I always walk away having learnt something and with reflections to ponder. The Church loves its priests! Good work, brothers.
JillianBHarris · Aug 2024
I love listening to y’all! Your episodes and lessons on the Christian life, good humor, and Dominican spirituality have helped me a lot this year as I prepare to join the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia in August, thanks be to God! Thank you for your witness and message. You are in my prayers. Ave Maria!
FrassatiRose · Jul 2024
I enjoy this podcast very much. It’s such a wonderful way for me to ground myself on those days when I’m struggling. To listen to others who share in my faith and accept it as the gift that it is, is important to me. Plus, I learn a lot about why we as Catholics do what we do. And, most importantly, the gentle reminder that faith is just that, there’s not always complete answers to every questions we might have, and that’s more than ok.
loldolly · Mar 2024
I have always loved learning about theology, morality etc but in college it was often too ivory-tower-superfluous-academia-esque. Then while turning to the internet, lots of more academic videos are more just “gotcha” and “get owned” debates. Godsplaining is neither of those things, which I really respect.
Sure, when talking about the transcendental things can get wonky as always. But I have really enjoyed listening to Godsplaining, as I can still keep up with the conversation and ponder some really deep stuff.
Five stars.
carolinejudithramirez · Dec 2023
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