On this episode of Godsplaining, join all five Godsplaining Friars to discuss other podcasts better than Godsplaining. What do the friars think are the positives and negatives of listening to podcasts? What is their hope for podcasts? What are other podcasts they feel are even better than their own?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is stoicism, and why have we noticed a heightened interest in it? Who are 'the stoics'? Why is the order of stoicism so attractive? What is IN our control, and what is OUT of our control? Is Jesus the BEST stoic? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure answer these questions and many more!
On this week's episode, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Bonaventure discuss Pope St. John Paul II's "Fides et Ratio", or, "Faith and Reason". After 26 years since it has been written, what are the biggest takeaways? What is the practical application of the encyclical? Does it still hold up today?
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome Catholic journalist and author Francis X. Maier to the podcast, author of, "True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church". On this episode of Guestsplaining, the friars discuss Maier's book and the themes of the heart of the Church in the United States, the role of femininity in the Church, the role of laity, and much more.
Should we all be morning people? Is it alright to be a night owl? Is it better to be one over the other? What's the story on how Fr. Gregory become a morning person? Why did Fr. Joseph-Anthony become a night owl? On this episode, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Gregory discuss if one way is better than the other, the benefits of each, how to fit in prayer, controlling your day, fitting Mass into your day, and more!
How should Catholics respond to pride month? Where does truth, charity, and the Gospel come into it all? What does pride month even mean? Should Catholics accept it, or can we be angry? Can we take back the month? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Jacob-Bertrand and Fr. Patrick discuss the moral issues of sexuality, identity, gender, true marriage, desires, tolerance, and more.
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Kenneth Craycraft to Godsplaining to discuss his new book entitled, "Citizens Yet Strangers". The accessible book discusses Catholic, moral theology in a political, cultural, and societal way, all in an American context. "Can a Catholic be an American?"
On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory discuss the topic of giving money to the poor, how to navigate interacting with the poor, discuss poverty, the pressures of society, graditude, the State's responsibility, the Christian perspective, and more.
Who was Bl. Stanley Rother? What is his legacy? On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the first US-born martyr, the Bl. Stanley Rother Shrine, his story evangelizing in Guatemala, his devotion to the Eucharist and to the Native Guatemalans, and more!
Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome General Surgeon and whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim and Marcella Burke, his legal representation, to this episode of Guestsplaining. On this episode, we find out more about what's been happening behind the scenes at Texas Children's Hospital with their transgender program and what Dr. Haim and Marcella have been doing in their fight back against those trying to silence them. You won't want to miss this eye-opening episode!