Many Christians understand salvation primarily in terms of debt, punishment, or legal acquittal. But the Catholic tradition offers a richer vision. In this episode, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Bonaventure Chapman explore how Christ's Passion, Death, and Resurrection reconcile humanity to God—not merely through a transaction, but through a loving invitation into divine life. Discover why the Cross is ultimately about communion, mercy, and God's desire to give us nothing less than Himself.
Marriage isn’t just about companionship, and it isn’t just about having children. In the Catholic vision, these two realities belong together. The mutual love of husband and wife is ordered toward the procreation and education of children, and that same openness to life deepens their union. Far from being unromantic, this understanding reveals marriage as a sacrament of self-gift—one that builds families, strengthens communities, and leads spouses to holiness.
Christians and Muslims do worship the same God—but they do not know Him in the same way. Muslims affirm the one Creator, but only through Jesus Christ do we come to know the fullness of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Far from weakening evangelization, this shared foundation gives us a starting point for inviting others into the fullness of truth revealed in Christ.
Does God really want everyone to be Catholic? It’s a question that can feel uncomfortable—even controversial. In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Fr. Patrick Briscoe give a clear and thoughtful answer rooted in Catholic teaching.
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the ontological vs. cosmological arguments for God, why He 'must' exist, why His necessity matters, and what St. Anselm, 11th century Archbishop, has to say on the matter.
Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory delve into Catholic history on this episode of Godsplaining. The friars describe the Church drawing Truth from ancient times, the earliest Church Fathers, what Protestants get wrong, and what Fr. Gregory's role is in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.
Mary. The Blessed Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The New Eve. A Catholic's relationship with Mary sets us apart from other Christians. Do Catholics worship Mary? Are we misunderstood? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony do a deep dive and set the record straight. Do Catholics worship Mary?
On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure unite to discuss toads and cigars, then lay out the case for Catholicism. Is it enough to just be a Christian? Is being Catholic just, 'extra'? Are Catholics even Christians? Are Christians saved, or just Catholics?
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.
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.
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 Kress delve into the topic of weddings, marriage, what the Church teaches, what the Catechism says, and more.
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 Arc of the Covenant and Queen of the Universe.
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 killing? What about the death penalty?
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 the world?
In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony delve into the theological concept of Divine Simplicity and a fundamental doctrine in classical theism, particularly within the Thomistic tradition. What IS God? What are His limitations? What is He made of?