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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 the Dominican friars as they muse on all things Catholic.
Episode 083 - Back to Virtue: LoveFaith hope and love; and the greatest of these is??? Join Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they muse on the meaning of love. What do we make of our passions and desire? Do those get caught up in our pursuit of God? Are we parfait or milkshakes? Tune in to muse on these and many more questions...Be…
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Guestsplaining 004 - Michael Gormley of Catching Foxes: Forming Intentional Dudes
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Guestsplaining 004 - Michael Gormley of Catching Foxes: Forming Intentional DudesGomer from the Catching Foxes podcast joins Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk to talk about forming intentional men in this episode of Guestsplaining. Michael Gormley, Gomer, is the founder and creative director of LayEvangelist.com, and a cohost on both …
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Sunday Lectio 023 - Second Sunday of Lent
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Sunday Lectio 023 - Second Sunday of LentJoin Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Gregory Pine on this episode as they discuss the Mass readings for the second Sunday of Lent.Support us on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingShop our store- https://godsplaining.bigcartel.comFollow us on Instagram- https://www.instagra…
082 - Back to Virtue: HopeContinuing with the Back to Virtue Lenten series, tune in to Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine's discussion of the virtue of hope. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingShop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplainin...Like u…
Sunday Lectio 022: Sunday Lectio: First Sunday of LentJoin Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Gregory Pine on this episode as they discuss the Mass readings for the first Sunday of Lent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingShop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.comFollow us on Instagram- https:/…
081 - Back to Virtue: FaithScripture says, “Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). What does it mean to have faith? How do we come to it? Who are examples of faith? In this episode, tune in as Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress unpack the virtue of faith.Become a Patron: https://www…
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BONUS 021 - SEEK21: Favorite Scripture Verses
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BONUS 021: SEEK21: Favorite Scripture VersesJoin Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Gregory Pine, and Fr. Patrick Briscoe at FOCUS's virtual SEEK21 as they talk about their favorite Scripture verses.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook: https://www.faceb…
080 - Choosing your Lenten PenancesWith Ash Wednesday beginning next week, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine as they discuss principles to help choose the best Lenten practices. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook: https://www.…
Episode 079 - Is Swearing a Sin? 079 - Is Swearing A Sin?In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman chat about (and do not use) foul language. What purpose does it serve? What does it reveal about human speech? Where does it fit in our lives? Tune in to find out!Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on I…
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Guestsplaining 003: Zena Hitz - Lost in Thought: The Intellectual Life for All
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In this episode of Guestsplaining, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they speak with Zena Hitz, the author of "Lost in Thought: The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellecutal Life" to discuss the common thirst for knowledge.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g…
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral OughtsIn this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk discuss some of principles to guide your decision about the COVID-19 vaccines, including questions of charity, the common good, and moral cooperation.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.…
In this episode, Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress unpack the importance of the year of St. Joseph. Why did Pope Francis call for it? Who is St. Joseph to us in the spiritual life? How can we get to know St. Joseph better?Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaini…
Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they discuss the relationship and roles of the ordinary and extraordinary forms of the Mass. Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplainingFollow us on Twitter: ht…
Episode 075: Film and Christopher NolanChristopher Nolan is one of Hollywood's best. Though perhaps best known for the Batman trilogy, he's produced a dozen excellent films. Join Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman as they explore what animates Nolan's project as he seeks to get at what makes the human person tick.Become a Patron: https://…
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Guestsplaining 002: Fr. Mike Schmitz- Bodily Holiness
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Guestsplaining 002: Fr. Mike Schmitz - Bodily HolinessJoin Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as they welcome Fr. Mike Schmitz to the show to discuss the role of the body in the Christian life and our pursuit of holiness.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/…
074 - Flannery O'Connor: Grace and SatanWe millennials can’t help being meta. Tune in as Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the gift of God’s grace. What is grace? Why should you care about it? How does the friars' understanding of grace animate the Godsplaining project?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, join all of the friars of Godsplaining as they celebrate the Christmas mystery with some classic carols and hymns.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplainingFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/god…
073 - Tithing: Paying for a Blessing?As the end of the year approaches and every charitable organization on earth is asking you for money, we ask instead: what does it all mean? Tune in to hear Fr. Patrick Briscoe and Fr. Gregory Pine ask: how do Catholics look at charitable giving? What’s the role of generosity in the spiritual life? Should you gi…
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BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 4th Sunday of Advent
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BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 4th Sunday of AdventJoin Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 4th Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.co…
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory give a thumbnail sketch of the work of C. S. Lewis, touching on some major themes, key insights, and favorite works.In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman and Fr. Gregory Pine give a thumbnail sketch of the work of C. S. Lewis, touching on some major themes, key insights, and favorite works.Become …
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BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 3rd Sunday of Advent
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Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 3rd Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/godsplainingFollow us on Twitter- https:/…
Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick as they introduce Our Lady of Guadalupe. The friars explore Marian apparitions generally, then dive into the origin of the miraculous image and its profound symbolism and meaning. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! For more on apparitions, check out: http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/doc…
Guestsplaining 001: Sarah Kroger Join Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress and Fr. Patrick Briscoe as they welcome Godsplaining's first guest to the show! Sarah Kroger, a Catholic worship-leader and songwriter, tells the story behind her music and discusses her newest album, Light.Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: htt…
Sunday Lectio 017: The Second Sunday of Advent Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook- https://www.fa…
Episode 070: What is Politics?In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman discuss different perspectives on politics. How have men and women thought about political discourse throughout the centuries? How can we reorient our own conversation?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
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BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 1st Week of Advent
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Join Fr. Gregory Pine, Fr. Patrick Briscoe, and Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk as we meditate on the Mass readings for the 1st Sunday of Advent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Like us on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/godsplainingFollow us on Twitter- https:/…
In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe make an initial attempt at discerning God's purpose in permitting suffering. How are we to formulate a metaphysics of suffering? How does Christ transform our understanding?Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/godsplainingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/Lik…
Episode 068: The Hillbilly Thomists, Vol. IIIn this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Patrick Briscoe are joined by members of The Hillbilly Thomists, Fr. Thomas Joseph White, Fr. Justin Bolger, and Fr. Jonah Teller to discuss and listen to some of their new album set to release in early 2021.…
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk and Fr. Gregory Pine discuss the Holy Father's recent comments on civil unions made in the Francesco documentary released last month.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the Church's practice of "saint worship." What do saints provide that God does not? What's the sense of veneration and intercession? Will Fr. Joseph-Anthony choose a Dominican as his favorite saint?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
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065 - What Happened to the Soul? Psychology and the Soul
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In this episode join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure as they discuss the soul, its relation to the human person, and its place in the world of psychology, spirituality, and the faith.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand consider the value of voting. While there are plenty of reasons to be cynical and jaded about the political process, in what sense is voting to be seen as part of our flourishing as human beings?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
Join Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Jacob Bertrand as they discuss praying the breviary and entering into the fullness of the Church's liturgical prayer and worship of our God.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory give their take on one of the largest religious congregations in the world: the Society of Jesus. How do Jesuits differ from Dominicans? Are they rather alike? Are they dread enemies? Listen in to find out.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the role of consolation and desolation in the spiritual life and some of St. Thomas's recommendations for those difficult periods.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick explore the human experience of fear? To what is it a response? How can we hope to overcome it? How does God address Himself to our fears?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick examine the philosophical roots of our contemporary culture. What exactly is the Enlightenment, and how does it bear upon our culture, our morality, and our relationships?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Jacob Bertrand discuss the place that judgment occupies in human perfection. What ought we to judge? What ought we not? And, should I fear being thought judgmental?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss one of their favorite contemporary Catholic authors - Michael O'Brien. Tune in to learn about the author's life, novels, and the motivation for his literary exploits.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss the literary merits of Ernest Hemingway. Why the brutally terse prose? Why the swaggering machismo? Listen in and find out.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
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055 - Remote Learning, Remote Work, Remote Life
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In this episode Fr. Gregory, Fr. Jacob Bertrand, and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the changes that ordinary human interaction have undergone since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. What does it mean to be with others in this new setting? How can make our relationships more intentional and fruitful given the obstacles to be overcome?…
In this episode Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph Anthony discuss the virtue of temperance. Does the virtue simply curb the appetite or does it heal and elevate desire? Is it just a "No" or is there a more profound "Yes" at work?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick chat about the eldest daughter of the Church and her many excellent merits.. From whence the great number of saints, theologians, and artists? Listen in to learn more about Peguy, Bloy, Claudel, and their countrymen.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure (unironically) discuss the virtue of humility and the Litany of Humility--a favorite prayer of the last century. What about the virtue of humility is so foundational? Why is this prayer so challenging?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the trials of friendship. Why are good friends hard to find and harder to keep? What virtues can help us to survive trials and wounds? Tune in to consider these questions and more.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
Join Frs. Patrick, Bonaventure, Jacob Bertrand, and Gregory for our fiftieth episode of Godsplaining. In this episode we consider the hallmarks of the Dominican form of life: preaching, contemplation, study, and joy.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
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049 - Race in America: The Hard and Seemingly Impossible Conversation
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In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory reflect on the current crisis in the conversation surrounding race in America. Why is it so hard to talk about? Is it impossible? If not, what resources do we have for discussing the issue?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
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048 - In Imitation of Christ: A Male Priesthood
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As our culture continues to consider the meaning and need for equality, join Fr. Jacob Bertrand and Fr. Patrick as they consider the nature of the Catholic priesthood. Why are Catholic priests only men? Is this an affront against women? Tune in as we consider these and other pressing questions.By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure chat about the literary merits of Flannery O'Connor. What role does violence play in her literature? Why the emphasis on the grotesque? Where do free will and grace meet in the heart of the human person?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
In this episode, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the literary genius of Fyodor Dostoevsky. Why do so many Christians seem to love his work? What about it is enduring? What can we learn from his peculiar insights into humanity?By Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph
