Guestsplaining: Featured Guests

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.

Music, beauty, and evangelization. Fr. Patrick welcomes Jacob Beranek & Christa Dalmazio of Higher Word Orchestra to this episode of Godsplaining to discuss escaping into the opera, how singing brings things higher, and their orchestra made up of Catholics. What will the future of Higher Word look like? How can liturgical music restore and renew the Church?

On this guest episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick welcomes the Executive Director of the Catholic Project at the Catholic University of America, Stephen White, to discuss the rising rates of conservative priests, what that means for the Church, and how it impacts the people they serve.

Fr. Gregory welcomes author and Biblical scholar, Jeff Cavins, to this bonus episode of Godsplaining to discuss the Biblical roots of Lent, how even celebrities are 'slices of the Church', the internet becoming a 'new religion', and the significance of 40 days.

Fr. Bonaventure welcomes fellow Dominican of St. Joseph, Sr. Carino Hodder, O.P. from across the pond to this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss Catholic feminism, what makes men and women different, the beauty of Motherhood, and the 'feminine genius'. Are women just small men?

Filmmaker David Midell joins Fr. Patrick on this episode of Guestsplaining to give us a look into the reality of filming a modern movie about an exorcism - but not just any exorcism, the one and only supernatural experience that inspired, "The Exorcist."

Lay Evangelist, Catholic influencer, and Rosary devotee Gabriel Castillo, joins Promoter of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress on this episode of Guestsplaining to discuss the power, evolution, and mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary.

Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory welcome Church exorcist, Fr. Carlos Martins, to this episode of Guestsplaining. What role do the saints have in driving out demons? What has Fr. Carlos witnessed? How do people become possessed?

Godsplaining: the vibes are immaculate. On this episode, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tell us their experiences at some of their favorite Catholic pilgrimage sites including Medjugorje, Rome, Guadalupe, Lourdes, and more!

Todd Dailey, founder of Eternize, sits down for a conversation with Fr. Bonaventure to discuss the Eternize Cross, "a wearable crucifix designed to guide you back to your faith." The cross vibrates rhythmically throughout the day to center you back to God. Todd and Fr. Bonaventure discuss how Todd's company began, how the cross works, why it's needed, what it's like being a Catholic entrepreneur, and more.