Jonathan Pageau and Fr. Gregory Pine explore why sacrifice, not endless freedom or pleasure, may be the key to a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Dr. Ralph Martin joins Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss judgment, hell, the Second Coming, and how Catholics can prepare with faith, repentance, and hope.
Fr. Chris Alar, MIC explains Divine Mercy, St. Faustina, Confession, and the extraordinary promise associated with Divine Mercy Sunday.
Fr. Timothy Gallagher explains how St. Ignatius’ rules for discernment can help us recognize spiritual movements and respond with greater freedom.
Noelle Mering joins Fr. Gregory Pine to discuss the rise of “no contact,” family estrangement, therapy-speak, social media, and fragile relationships.
Why are more Christians becoming Catholic? Trent Horn and Fr. Gregory Pine explore apologetics, conversion, and how faith grows beyond debate into discipleship.
Can God heal your deepest wounds? Fr. Gregory Pine and Dr. Bob Schuchts discuss healing, suffering, hope, and trusting Christ's plan.
Why has devotion to St. Joseph exploded around the world? Fr. Gregory Pine welcomes Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, to discuss authentic masculinity, fatherhood, trust in God's providence, and the hidden saint whose quiet witness continues to transform lives. Together they explore why St. Joseph remains one of the Church's greatest models of holiness—and why his example is needed now more than ever.
What makes a children's story endure for generations? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure Chapman welcomes acclaimed author Mitali Perkins for a conversation about the formative power of stories. Together they explore how books like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and Anne of Green Gables cultivate virtue, empathy, and wonder—and why adults need these stories just as much as children do. Drawing from her own life as a reader, writer, and parent, Mitali offers practical wisdom on reading aloud, raising thoughtful readers, and discovering truth, goodness, and beauty through literature.
What does it mean to “speak the truth in love”? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory Pine and Jordan Burke explore the challenge of fraternal correction in an age of online outrage, instant reactions, and spiritual pride. Together, they discuss humility, conversion, difficult conversations, and why authentic correction must begin with genuine love for another person’s good. From Catholic social media culture to personal relationships, this conversation offers practical wisdom for correcting others without losing charity.
“If we really understood what we’re saying and doing at Mass, we could bring our full selves to Jesus and encounter Him in a deeper way.” In this episode, Dr. Edward Sri joins Fr. Gregory Pine to unpack the biblical meaning behind the prayers, gestures, and rituals of the Catholic Mass. From “The Lord be with you” to the “Supper of the Lamb,” discover how every part of the liturgy is designed to draw you into a more profound encounter with Christ in the Eucharist.
In this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Patrick Briscoe welcomes Vatican journalist Elise Allen to discuss her new biography of the Holy Father. Drawing from personal encounters and exclusive interviews, Elise offers a behind-the-scenes look at the life, spirituality, and leadership of the first American pope.
Explore how Catholic theology engages modern philosophy, the crisis of language, and the recovery of liturgical life in this deep conversation with Professor Philip Rosemann on Godsplaining.
Fr. Gregory welcomes retired, highly accomplished United States Army General and CEO of the McChrystal Group, Stanley McChrystal, to analyze common virtues and discuss dignity, excellence, and finding your inner strength.
Fr. Gregory welcomes Deacon Charlie Echeverry to this week's episode of Guestsplaining to discuss his hand in the EWTN series 'Seeking Beauty,' the isolation he felt in his experience with insomnia, his return to the Church, and surrendering to God's plan for his vocation.