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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.

Godsplaining Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 1.1K Ratings

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.

    God and Animal Suffering

    God and Animal Suffering

    Godsplaining DOES indorse holding animals. This week's episode of Godsplaining is all about animals. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss moral and natural evil, animal rights, animal pain, and more. Why does God allow animal suffering? Are animals equal to us? Do they have rights? Did God create animals for us?
     
    Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
     
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    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
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    • 33 min
    Contemporary Spirituality: Fulton Sheen

    Contemporary Spirituality: Fulton Sheen

    On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss Venerable Fulton Sheen, Bishop and Archbishop from the 20th century. Fulton Sheen emerged as a pioneer in early television as he taught the Catholic Faith to millions on NBC for nearly 40 years. But that's not all! Tune in to hear about Venerable Fulton Sheen's thriving career and how it impacted our nation.
     
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    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
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    To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
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    • 28 min
    Guestsplaining: Curtis Martin on Christ in the Eucharist

    Guestsplaining: Curtis Martin on Christ in the Eucharist

    On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome FOCUS founder, Curtis Martin, to the podcast to discuss the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the Eucharist Revival, the National Eucharistic Congress, and much more.
    Curtis Martin is the founder of FOCUS, a Catholic outreach organization that began in 1998. He holds a master’s degree in theology and is the author of the best-selling books, "Made for More" and "Making Missionary Disciples". In 2023, Pope Francis appointed Curtis as a Consultor to the Section for the Fundamental Questions of Evangelization.
    Will you be attending the National Eucharistic Congress? Curtis Martin will be an Impact Speaker! Find more information here: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/
     
    Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
     
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    Support the Podcast
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
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    Shop Books Written by the Friars
    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
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    To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
    To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

    • 36 min
    Is the American Church the Best Church?

    Is the American Church the Best Church?

    Fireworks. Bald eagles. Liberty. Freedom. Stars & stripes. Is the American Church the best church?
     
    On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory discuss Fr. Gregory's experience living outside of the United States, the virtues we have in the American Church, the role of Christ in culture, how the American Church is viewed by the rest of the world, signs of Catholic life, and more.
     
    Check out the St. Paul Center Priesthood Retreats: stpaulcenter.com/priests to learn more or sign up!
     
    Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
     
    Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...
     
    Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
    Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
     
    Shop Books Written by the Friars
    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
    Connect on Social Media
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
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    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/godsplaining
     
    To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
    To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

    • 29 min
    Literature and Amor Towles

    Literature and Amor Towles

    On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss Amor Towles, author of novels "A Gentleman in Moscow". The friars chat about the themes throughout the novel, such as tradition, meaning, identity, and relationships, and how these themes tie back to our Catholic faith.
     
    Check out the St. Paul Center Priesthood Conferences in 2025: stpaulcenter.com/priests to learn more or sign up!
     
    Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
     
    Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...
     
    Support the Podcast
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
    Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
     
    Shop Books Written by the Friars
    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
    Connect on Social Media
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining...
    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/godsplaining
     
    To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
    To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

    • 28 min
    Guestsplaining: Dr. Dan Kuebler on Evolution & God

    Guestsplaining: Dr. Dan Kuebler on Evolution & God

    What is God's role in evolution? How is man more than a physical being? Are we truly descended from apes? Should Catholics still trust the science? Where is the theme of salvation in evolution?
     
    On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome Dr. Dan Kuebler, biology professor at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, to discuss science, evolution, the scientific theory, etc. and how they all relate to God and our Faith.
     
    To learn more about science and God, check out Dr. Dan's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PurposefulUniverse
     
    For more information on the Society of Catholic Scientists, go to https://catholicscientists.org/
     
    Interested in attending our Men's weekend retreat this August? Check out our website for more details! https://godsplaining.org/
     
    Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplainin...
     
    Support the Podcast
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining
    Shop our store: https://godsplaining.bigcartel.com/
     
    Shop Books Written by the Friars
    St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics...
    Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choos...
     
    Connect on Social Media
    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/
    Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining...
    Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/godsplaining
     
    To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org
    To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

    • 36 min

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A Blessed Lenten season to all worldwide. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Did y’all notice how the “splaining” in the title of this Podcast is highlighted? Reminded me immediately of that quote from “I Love Lucy.” You’ve God some “splaining to do Lucy.” 😂💜🙏🏻 #Joy Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all, teehee, teehee, teehee. Thank you, Jesus, “I trust in you.” 😂🙏🏻❤️. Set ourselves apart. God loves us all indeed. Strive for the greatness in striving together. God-splaining;) Fr. Timothy Gallagher, and Fr. Gregory Pine Join us this week as Fr. Gregory Pine welcomes Fr. Timothy Gallagher. The show for a new installment of God Splaining…. Thank you Dear God the knowledge these beautiful men teach us through your spirit. We love you all. Grateful and thankful.

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