Godsplaining
Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
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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Feb 27, 2021 • 30min
Sunday Lectio 023 - Second Sunday of Lent
Sunday Lectio 023 - Second Sunday of Lent
Join 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.
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Feb 25, 2021 • 35min
082 - Back to Virtue: Hope
082 - Back to Virtue: Hope
Continuing 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.
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Feb 20, 2021 • 27min
Sunday Lectio 022 - First Sunday of Lent
Sunday Lectio 022: Sunday Lectio: First Sunday of Lent
Join 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.
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Feb 18, 2021 • 37min
081 - Back to Virtue: Faith
081 - Back to Virtue: Faith
Scripture 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.
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Feb 15, 2021 • 35min
BONUS 021 - SEEK21: Favorite Scripture Verses
BONUS 021: SEEK21: Favorite Scripture Verses
Join Fr. Jacob Bertrand Janczyk, Fr. Gregory Pine, and Fr. Patrick Briscoe at FOCUS's virtual SEEK21 as they talk about their favorite Scripture verses.
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Feb 11, 2021 • 32min
080 - Choosing your Lenten Penances
080 - Choosing your Lenten Penances
With 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.
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Feb 4, 2021 • 36min
079 - Is Swearing A Sin?
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!
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Feb 1, 2021 • 36min
Guestsplaining 003: Zena Hitz - Lost in Thought: The Intellectual Life for All
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.
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Jan 28, 2021 • 39min
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral Oughts
078 - COVID Vaccine and Moral Oughts
In 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.
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Jan 21, 2021 • 39min
077 - The Year of St. Joseph
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?
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