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Welcome to Godsplaining: Each week Dominican friars tackle the questions that keep you up at night—faith, doubt, culture, philosophy, theology, and real life. Expect clear Catholic answers, big ideas, and conversations that spark “aha” moments without (too much) jargon. Whether you’re a cradle Catholic who loves Thomas Aquinas or just curious, pull up a chair and think deeper with us. New episodes... more

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What's the difference between Dominicans, Franciscans, Jesuits, Benedictines, and other Catholic religious orders? And is one religious order better than the others?

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure compare the... more

Could the Shroud of Turin provide scientific evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, welcomes Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, to explore one of Christianity's most fascinating m... more

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Is it okay to be sad as a Christian? If we have faith in God, shouldn't we always be joyful?

In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony explore the relationship between sadness, Christian joy, and holiness. Drawing on the wi... more

What happens when a society abandons objective moral truth? C.S. Lewis warned that the consequences could be far greater than we imagine.

In The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis argues that when we reduce morality to personal feelings and treat human na... more

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Robert Spitzer
Jesuit priest and president of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith
Magis Center of Reason and Faith
Episode: Does the Shroud of Turin Prove the Resurrection? | Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ
Jonathan Pageau
Artist, public speaker, symbolic thinker
The Symbolic World / Symbolic World Press
Episode: Jonathan Pageau: We've Forgotten the Meaning of Sacrifice
Dr. Ralph Martin
President of Renewal Ministries; host of The Choices We Face
Renewal Ministries
Episode: The Truth About Judgment, Hell & the Second Coming with Dr. Ralph Martin
Father Chris Alar, MIC
Priest and confrere of the Marian Fathers
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception
Episode: What Catholics Get Wrong About Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
Father Timothy Gallagher
OMV, author of Thinking Like a Saint
Ignatian Discernment Institute
Episode: Discerning What’s Really Going On in Your Soul with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Noelle Mering
Fellow at the EPPC; author of Awake, Not Woke; co-author of Theology of Home
EPCP/Institute for Faith and Public Life
Episode: Are We Too Quick to Cut People Off? Noelle Mering Weighs In
Trent Horn
Catholic apologist, author, Council of Trent contributor
Catholic Answers; Council of Trent
Episode: Trent Horn on Why Apologetics Isn't Enough
Dr. Bob Schuchts
Bestselling author and retreat leader focused on healing
John Paul II Healing Center
Episode: Dr. Bob Schuchts on Hurting, Healing, and Miracles
Fr. Donald Calloway
Priest, Member of the Marian Congregation (MIC)
Marians of the Immaculate Conception
Episode: The Strength of St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC

Hosts

Fr. Gregory Pine
Host of Godsplaining, Dominican friar, Catholic philosopher-priest
Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress
Co-host of Godsplaining, Dominican friar
Fr. Bonaventure Chapman
Co-host of Godsplaining, Dominican Friar, Catholic philosopher-priest
Fr. Patrick Briscoe
Host of Godsplaining, Dominican friar

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.8k ratings
  • Brideshead Don’t Visit

    I watched some of the 1981 mini series. Not my cup of tea. It’s a gay love story more than it’s anything else and a sad one at that. Not appropriate to watch with the family.

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    Green socks 222
    United Statesa month ago
  • Is it Holy to Be Funny?

    Short answer- yes! Great episode, voicing exactly what I’ve felt over the years- being witty/humorous with prudence as a guide is a real service to others. Thank you for the work you do- I’ll continue to work on refining my humor, to continue to “deliver” in my everyday life, to help make life a little brighter for others. God bless!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    treetopbird
    United States3 months ago
  • Confession Episode 6/11/26

    This was the best Godsplaining episode that I have heard. Sometimes priests unintentionally cause pain, and this episode brought me so much peace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meg jmj
    United States5 months ago
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    The speed of presentation makes for a challenge for the older audience. I’ve had lots of training in the details you discuss, but your conversation’s structure is beyond me. May I suggest a preview of topics, and reminders dropped in, of the outlined topics?

    Good stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Margybb
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you Godsplaining Friars!

    A wonderful podcast covering just about anything you could ever want to learn and listen to! So much joy from the Friars, spilling over to us listeners. Many hours of dishes have been done accompanied by Godsplaining!

    Mary Queen of Preachers, pray for us!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sophie Anne JM JD
    United States8 months ago

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Does the Shroud of Turin Prove the Resurrection? | Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ
Q: Could you highlight one or two or three which you think commends the Shroud of Turin to the believer and the unbeliever alike as corroborating the main testimony of the Shroud?
Spitzer points to the image's three-dimensional information, its unusual surface formation, and bloodstains that he says transferred with precise edges and drying halos. He argues that particle radiation may explain these features and that the process suggests supernatural causation.
Does the Shroud of Turin Prove the Resurrection? | Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ
Q: What is the Shroud of Turin? And when was it, I could say, discovered or recovered? Whatever you think the better word is.
Spitzer describes it as a cloth believed to be Jesus' burial cloth, bearing a shallow image with three-dimensional information and numerous bloodstains. He argues that historical and scientific evidence supports its authenticity and that later tests point to a first-century date.
The Truth About Judgment, Hell & the Second Coming with Dr. Ralph Martin
Q: How can believers cultivate discernment in light of the coming judgment?
Know objectively what God has revealed while training the ear to listen for the Lord's voice through prayer, silence, and spiritual practices, and be prepared for division that truth may bring.
What Catholics Get Wrong About Divine Mercy with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC
Q: Are there particular ways in which the Divine Mercy portrait takes on a distinctive aspect that we can profit from?
The portrait emphasizes mercy actively entering the world through Jesus, with rays symbolizing cleansing waters and life, and it anchors the mercy message in the Paschal Mystery, showing how mercy is lived out through baptism, confession, and the Eucharist rather than being a standalone devotion.
Discerning What’s Really Going On in Your Soul with Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Q: What makes Ignatius's rules still relevant today, given our modern culture of countless so-called 'rules'?
The rules remain relevant because they are grounded in universal human experience—desire, discernment, and the need for practical guidance—presented through a spiritual anthropology that helps people reconnect with God amid distraction and chaos.

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Religious and philosophical conversations tackle faith, culture, and everyday life through a witty, accessible Catholic lens. Episodes span theology, apologetics, liturgy, literature, and modern tech, with a pastoral focus on how truth, charity, and community intersect with contemporary questions. The format blends rigorous ideas with warm, informal banter from a group of Dominican friars, often weaving in sponsor messages for practical faith resources. Unique strengths include a clear sacramental and philosophical backbone, practical guidance for living the faith, and a notably approachable style that still honors deep doctrine, making it appealing to Catholics and curious listeners alike.

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2. Jonathan Pageau
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5. Father Timothy Gallagher
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