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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Dec 7, 2020 • 37min
Guestsplaining 001: Sarah Kroger
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.
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Dec 5, 2020 • 39min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio- 2nd Week of Advent
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.
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Dec 3, 2020 • 31min
070 - What is Politics?
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?
Nov 28, 2020 • 33min
BONUS: Sunday Lectio - 1st Week of Advent
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.
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Nov 26, 2020 • 33min
069 - Making Sense of Suffering
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?
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Nov 19, 2020 • 33min
068 - The Hillbilly Thomists Vol. II
Episode 068: The Hillbilly Thomists, Vol. II
In 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.
Nov 12, 2020 • 36min
067 - Pope Francis and Civil Unions
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.
Nov 5, 2020 • 31min
066 - For All the Saints
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?
Oct 29, 2020 • 32min
065 - What Happened to the Soul? Psychology and the Soul
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.
Oct 22, 2020 • 31min
064 - Why Vote?
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?
