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.
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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. 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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Ryan Bethea on Being in a Spiritual Gray Zone & Searching for Truth
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Ryan Bethea joins the podcast for a second time with Fr. Gregory in studio this time and get casual. Ryan details being a Protestant while defending Catholicism, how the world and Christianity is mysterious, his work on telling the stories about exorcisms and miracles, and so much more. Fr. Gregory tells us why he is Catholic. The Exorcist Files ht…
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What are the steps for becoming a Saint in the Church? Why name Saints at all? What is the difference between a saint and a Saint? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tell us their favorite saints, talk canonization, miracles, and the value of a Saint. Fr. Patrick & Fr. Jacob-Bertrand's book on St. Dominic: https://w…
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Contemplata Episode 36 | Your Way to Contemplation | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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In order for us to live the spiritual life and really grow in our awareness and knowledge and love of the Holy Trinity dwelling in our hearts, one of the best practices we can take up is the practice of Lectio Divina—the slow prayerful reading of Sacred Scripture. Sacred Scripture is God's present and active medium of communication with us. Reading…
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The Final Days of St. Maximilian Kolbe w/ Anthony D'Ambrosio
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Fr. Patrick welcomes Anthony D'Ambrosio, writer and director of film, "Triumph of the Heart," to Guestsplaining. Anthony tells us how his interest in St. Maximilian Kolbe began, what the final day of the Saint's life looked like, the trials faced during filming in Poland, and how God's presence was felt on set. "Triumph of the Heart" https://www.tr…
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BONUS: Eucharistic Presence, Worship, & Identity w/ Fr. Gregory Pine
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The one and only Fr. Gregory Pine joins Fr. Patrick to discuss his new book, "Your Eucharistic Identity", on this BONUS episode of Godsplaining. "Your Eucharistic Identity" can be found here: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected] Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtu…
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What exactly is a Catholic marriage, and can Catholics marry non-Catholics? Non-believers? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the topic of weddings, marriage, what the Church teaches, what the Catechism says, and more. For more on the Exorcist Files: https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/ Subscribe to our channel …
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Christians are called to love their enemies without abandoning justice. Can you resist someone and still act out of charity? This episode explores what it means to love—and even defeat—your enemies faithfully. St. Michael's Lent & EXODUS90 https://exodus90.com/ Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage https://rosarypi…
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Contemplata Episode 35 | How to Become Aware of God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Each of us has an interior life—an inner room which Scripture often calls the heart, or the deep heart. And the Lord is telling us to go there to our inner room within each of us. He also tells us to close the door. That's what we've been talking about over the course of this podcast—we are called to become contemplative souls, to wake up to the my…
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Why We Want What Others Want: Mimetic Theory & the Gospel w/ Fr. Elias Carr
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Fr. Elias Carr joins Fr. Bonaventure to discuss his book, "I Came to Cast Fire: An Introduction to René Girard," his accessible introduction to René Girard’s mimetic theory, discussing our desire to want what others want. Covering desire, violence, the origins of culture, and Christ’s revelation, he connects Girard’s insights to today’s polarizatio…
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BONUS: Reporting Back from the Jubilee! + Q&A
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Join Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure for a special live episode as they swap stories from their whirlwind adventure in the Eternal City for the Jubilee of Youth! They’ll share the highlights, surprises, and more. And they won’t be reminiscing alone—Catholic speaker, author, and all-around joy-spreader Katie McGrady will join the conversation to add…
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony reflect on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, exploring its theological significance and how it reveals Mary’s unique role in salvation history. They discuss her bodily assumption into Heaven, the connection to Catholic teaching on the resurrection of the body, and Mary as the New Ark of the C…
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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
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Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory chat all about philosopher and Catholic-convert turned Carmelite nun Edith Stein, otherwise known as St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. The friars take us through her early life, her beliefs in metaphysics, phenomenology, womanhood, to her end at a Nazi concentration camp. St. Michael's Lent & EXODUS90 https://exodus…
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Contemplata Episode 34 | How to Live in the Presence of God | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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How do we interact with the indwelling Trinity and live in this presence of God? In this episode, Fr. James tells us there are three things we need to do. First, we need to guard our hearts, and not be pulled away from God by distractions and sin. Second, we need to enter our hearts by finding times of silence and recollection. And, third, we need …
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Sacrifice, Suffering & Mary as Our Mother w/ Fr. Donald Haggerty
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Fr. Donald Haggerty joins Fr. Joseph-Anthony on this episode of Guestsplaining to reflect on the state of the Church and the spiritual trials facing Catholics today. Drawing from his book "The Hour of Testing," Fr. Haggerty emphasizes the need for prayer, sacrifice, and dependence on the Blessed Mother, who stands as our model of strength, surrende…
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Catholics are no doubt involved in politics - take JD Vance for example. What is the relationship between church and state like? Should Christians obey the state? What does the historical context look like? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure break down everything we as Christians need to know about church and state. St…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tackle the challenging question: Can Christians kill? They explore the proper interpretation of the Fifth Commandment—“Thou shalt not kill”—and clarify the Catholic beliefs regarding this demand. What about Catholics in the military? IS there a difference, to God, when it comes to …
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Contemplata Episode 33 | How God is Present to You | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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God is commonly present to all things, but in our baptism, God comes to be present in our souls in a new way, in a special mode. So how can we understand this special mode of the presence of God that we call the indwelling Trinity? In this episode, Fr. James explains that this mode of God’s presence in our souls is something really distinct. It's a…
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Catholicism in Australia w/ Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P.
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Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P. of Sydney. What's it like being a Catholic in Australia? What trends are bringing secular Australians to the Church? The three friars talk Gen Z, (dis)trust in authority, the importance of reason, unification, and what the Archbishop hopes to bring to the people of God. For more on…
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Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure are back at it—this time unpacking all things papacy and the American Pope. From the Scriptural roots to the role of the modern Pope as theologian-in-chief and global shepherd, the friars introduce the newly elected Pope Leo XIV. What's his deal? Where’d he come from, and what might his papacy mean for the Church and…
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The Inescapable Weirdness of the Christian Life
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Christian life can be weird, especially for a Catholic. We certainly stand out from the crowd when you think of how we worship, have intangible relationships, and our belief of immortality. Are Christians superstitious? Is being a 'weird' Christian simply inescapable? Should we embrace our weirdness? Join the friars this summer in Providence, Rhode…
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Contemplata Episode 32 | The Indwelling Trinity | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Through our baptism, and so long as we are living in a state of grace, each of us has the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit living and dwelling in the depths of our hearts. In this episode, Fr. James explains the mystery of the indwelling Trinity, which is so important because this particular mystery describes the point of contact between the highest my…
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Mountaineering, Masculinity & Modern Technology w/ Fr. John Nepil
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In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick sits down with Fr. John Nepil to explore the themes of his new book, "To Heights and Unto Depths: Letters from the Colorado Trail." They dive into the spiritual lessons of wilderness, the rediscovery of authentic masculinity through shared hardship, and how stepping away from modern technology opens sp…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the nuanced question: Can someone miss their vocation? They dive into how God’s providence, human freedom, and discernment work together in the journey toward one’s vocation—whether to marriage, religious life, priesthood, or consecrated singlehood. How should we discern? H…
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure explore the enduring relevance of Plato's philosophical works, emphasizing their significance in contemporary Catholic thought. Throughout the episode, the friars emphasize the importance of revisiting classical philosophical works like Plato's dialogues to enhance one's understanding…
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Contemplata Episode 31 | 5th Paraclete Promise | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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What's in the future? We are weak in our faith and we tend to conceive of the future as if God is not going to be there. In this episode of Contemplata, Fr. James explains that in the fifth paraclete promise assures us there is no future without God in it. In fact, the future belongs to the Father. We don’t know the future or what the circumstances…
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Unlocking Scripture: How to Use the Catholic Study Bible w/ Curtis Mitch
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In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman is joined by Biblical scholar Curtis Mitch, co-editor of the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible. Together, they explore how Catholics can fruitfully read Scripture with the aid of historical context, commentary, and Church Tradition. Key Topics: What makes a Catholic Study Bible unique How histori…
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