Why Catholic and Not Just Christian?

Merry Christmas! 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? Read Lumen Gentium here:  https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19641121_lumen-gentium_en.html Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

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? Answers to these questions and more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining!   To listen to "The Exorcist Files" with Fr. Carlos, see here: https://www.exorcistfiles.tv/about   To buy Fr. Carlos' book, "The Exorcist Files", see here: https://www.fathercarlosmartins.com/   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining   Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our NEW merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/   Shop Books Written by the Friars St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/   Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining   To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the readings for the fourth week of Advent, 2025, honing in on God's promise, Paul being set a part, the birth of Jesus from Joseph's point of view, and the virtue of confident, silent hope.  Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony sit down to discuss the Bowen Family Systems Theory, its basic concepts, how to understand them, and why Catholic specifically should care about this theory.  For more on the Bowen Family Systems Theory: https://www.thebowencenter.org/ Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Gregory sit down to discuss the readings for the third week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars talk toads, John the Baptist, the coming of Christ into our hearts, and real desire for the Lord. Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

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!  Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

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.  FOR $50 OFF YOUR ETERNIZE CROSS OR CRUCIFIX, CLICK HERE https://myeternize.com/discount/GODSPLAINING  To learn more about Eternize, see here https://myeternize.com/pages/about-us Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick connect on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining to discuss the readings for the second week of Advent, 2025. The friars continue to reflect on hope in this season of waiting, as well as filial fear and the humility of John the Baptist.  Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the one and only Taylor Swift, her incredible influence, the genius of her lyrics, and more. Should we be concerned about Taylor Swift? Is she truly a prophetess of our time?  Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org

Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Patrick sit down to discuss the readings for the first week of Advent, 2025, on this Lectio episode of Godsplaining. The friars reflect on the themes of new life, hope, vigilance, and preparation.  Donate to The Fundraiser here! https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=87NPKB5LHLMMC Join the largest Bible study in America! More information on Bible Across America here: https://stpaulcenter.com/advent Send your questions for the friars to: [email protected]   Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast      Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop our merch store: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Your Eucharistic Identity: https://ignatius.com/your-eucharistic-identity-yeip/ St. Dominic's Way of Life: https://www.amazon.com/Saint-Dominics-Way-Life-Knowing/dp/1681929392 Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly: https://www.amazon.com/Prudence-Choose-Confidently-Live-Boldly/dp/1681927322/ Connect on Social Media Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godsplaining/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/godsplaining/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/godsplaining To learn more about the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.opeast.org To support the Province of St. Joseph visit: www.dominicanfriars.org