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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Dominican Friars Of The Province Of St. Joseph Podcasts
The purpose of our lives is to come to know God, yet on account of sin the eyes of our hearts have grown blind to the presence of God. Just as Jesus healed the blind men in the Gospels, so God is now at work to heal the eyes of our hearts by the light of his grace. Contemplata is a podcast for those seeking to grow in contemplative prayer—the loving awareness of the presence of God. Fr. James Dominic Brent, O.P. is a Dominican Friar of the Province of St. Joseph.
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Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the first week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars reflect on the themes of new life, hope, vigilance, and preparation. Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC Join the largest Bible study in America…
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Why Should You Care About Michel Foucault?
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Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure on this episode of Godsplaining as they tackle the thoughts and writings of French philosopher, Michel Foucault. Who was he, and do his beliefs about the world still hold up today? What did other philosophers think about him? What is the Christian approach to Foucault's philosophy? Donate to The Fundraiser here!…
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Contemplata Episode 42 | Scripture Transforms You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Scripture doesn’t offer quick fixes—but it truly transforms us. In this episode, Fr. James Brent, O.P., shares how daily lectio divina with the book of Genesis changed one young mother’s outlook on her marriage, her family, and her interior life. Discover how God’s Word quietly reshapes the mind and heals the heart. Watch the full episode 42 of Con…
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Evangelization, Modernity, & Flannery O'Connor w/ Fr. Damian Ference
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Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Gregory on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss modern evangelization and the revival of Gen Z, as well as to explore Flannery O'Connor's work as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Follow Fr. Ference: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/frference/ X | https://x.com/frference Find the Catholic P…
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Saint John Henry Newman: Doctor of the Church
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on the recent Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage and what it means to be immersed in the Church, discuss the life of Saint John Henry Newman, and chat doctrine and why the Church has Doctors on this episode of Godsplaining. Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https…
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Praying Through Dryness - Finding God When You Feel Nothing
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into spiritual dryness in this episode of Godsplaining, describing how it can creep into your life, what it means, and what to do about it. During a dry spell, are we doing something wrong? Are we getting worse? What are the symptoms that may arise? Join the largest Bible study in America! More information o…
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Contemplata Episode 41 | Listening to God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Fr James Brent, O.P., reminds us that whatever happens to us is also happening to Christ in us. You and I are so closely united with Jesus Christ, as branches are to the vine, that our joys, sufferings, and daily experiences are shared in him. Watch the full episode 41 of Contemplata to reflect on this profound union with Christ. Follow us on: Inst…
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How the Devil Distorts Our True Identity w/ Emily Wilson Hussem
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Emily Wilson Hussem joins Godsplaining for a second time to discuss identity, the feminine heart, and the enemy's impact on our lives. Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Emily discuss her new book, fighting back against lies of the devil, and recognizing the voice of our Lord. Emily's book can be found here: https://emilywilsonministries.com/my-book Send your …
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory tell us why they appreciate a good book, the significance of the Wingfeather Saga as a children's story and how it relates to the Gospel, the Christian themes, and importance of fairy stories, growth, and adventure in this episode of Godsplaining. Buy the Wingfeather Saga here: https://shop.angel.com/collections/wingfeat…
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Avarice is a deadly sin - what is it, exactly? How should we as Christians view money? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory guide us through understanding the sin and vice of avarice, what reliance upon God really means, where tithing comes into play in our Christian lives, and filling your garden with good virtues. J…
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Contemplata Episode 40 | God's Life In You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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The Lord says ‘I am the vine, you are the branches.’ That is how the Lord wants us to think of the life of grace. Jesus is the head of the body, we are his members. There is a distinction, but there is one common life. You and I are branches on the vine of Jesus Christ. You and I can say His life is mine, by the gift of His grace. Christ’s own life…
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Dr. Peter Kreeft's Journey to Catholicism: The Mystery of Joy & Book Recommendations
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Dr. Peter Kreeft joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his conversion from Calvinism to Catholicism and the roadblocks along the way, his experience of fiction and non-fiction, and the top five books from the past he recommends. Find Dr. Kreeft's newest publications here: "From Calvinist to Catholic" https://ignatius.com/fr…
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Patrick reflect on Charlie Kirk's life, death, and legacy on this episode of Godsplaining. Fr. Patrick tells us of his encounters with Charlie and his thoughts on Kirk's work, while Fr. Bonaventure gives us the philosophical viewpoint of free speech, controversy, debate, and more. Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure in Fron…
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On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure discuss C.S. Lewis', "The Four Loves". The friars delve into the philosophy of those four loves: affection, friendship, romance, and charity. Buy, "The Four Loves", here: shorturl.at/vihtB Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://…
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Contemplata Episode 39 | Communion | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Every word of scripture is full of fire from the Holy Spirit. Every time you and I take a word of scripture to heart great things begin to happen in our souls. We begin to recover our sense of the presence of God in our lives and in the world around us. The communion of our Lord Jesus Chirst is a heart full of the Holy Spirit - it is friendship wit…
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Full Court Faith: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla on Living with Purpose
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Joe Mazzulla, Head Coach of the Boston Celtics, joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining. Joe tells us about his Catholic upbringing, the struggle with identity as an athlete, the decision that changed his life, how he brings his faith to a chaotic lifestyle, and his secret pre-game ritual (hint: think Rosary). Send your questions…
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BONUS: Hope in the Age of Nihilism w/ Abp. Fisher
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Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP, of Sydney, Australia, joined Fr. Joseph-Anthony, Fr. Patrick, and Fr. Gregory in Rome this past summer to discuss where we can find hope in the troubled, modern era. The friars discuss where hope is lost, where to find it, what we worship when it's not God, how faith and hope relate, and being pilgrims of hope. Send y…
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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 the future and committing to the good. Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Join the friars for a Day of Recollection in Front Royal, VA! https://godsplaining.org/day-of-reco…
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Contemplata Episode 38 | How God Loves You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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The great plan of God is to unite human beings everywhere with His eternal Son, Jesus Chirst, by the power of the Holy Spirit. His plan is to make us live on a whole new level, so that we can worship Him with Jesus. In our baptism the love of God was poured forth into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. When you and I have been loved in that specia…
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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 saint for our day. The friars tell us about Longo's mental health struggles, his conversion to Christianity, his discipleship in Pompeii, and his influence to the modern Church. Bl. Bartolo Longo will…
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Discernment and Hearing God's Voice w/ Stacey Sumereau
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Catholic author and speaker Stacey Sumereau picks apart Fr. Gregory's brain on this episode of Guestsplaining. Fr. Gregory opens up and gets coached in his mindset by Stacey and discuss discernment, finding and hearing God's voice, Stacey's mystical experience, and much more. Find Stacey's book here: https://www.avemariapress.com/pages/authors/stac…
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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 masters of prayer, the difference between active vs passive prayer, and what to do when we don't feel like praying. Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel h…
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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 them, God in the Old and New Testament, and more on this episode of Godsplaining. Day of Recollection in Front Royal, VA (November 22nd) https://godsplaining.org/day-of-recollection-front-royal-va-no…
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Contemplata Episode 37 | God's Plan for You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Very often it doesn’t seem like God has a plan. It can feel like everything is going wrong. But we need to remember—God has a plan for the whole world, and for each of us personally. St. Paul called God’s plan “the mystery.” Through Scripture, he was authorized by God to reveal this secret plan, hidden in God’s heart since the beginning of the worl…
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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 we follow Jesus' example? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure walk us through the idea of death and how we, as Christians, can approach it. Send your questions for t…
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St. Thomas Aquinas & Why Reason Leads to God w/ Professor Christopher Kaczor
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Author and Philosophy Professor Christopher Kaczor joins Godsplaining for the second time to discuss faith, reason, and St. Thomas Aquinas with Fr. Gregory. Professor Kaczor tells us his fascinating reading and writing habits, his thoughts on God's Divine Hiddenness, and how reason points to a loving God. Professor Kaczor's Book: Is Belief Believab…
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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, how they relate to food, drink, and God, the Father, and what exactly helps us see the Truth. Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtub…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure explore eco-justice, Catholic social teaching, and the moral responsibility of caring for creation. Why care about the environment? What is eco-theology? How do we, as Catholics, engage in eco-justice without going overboard? Earth Day, indeed. For more on the Heaven Meets Earth podca…
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