BONUS: Some Updates in the New Year + Q&A

On this captivating episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory welcomes author Rod Dreher to discuss his recent publications, the Occult, demons and stories of exorcisms, and other themes of "The Hidden World." What really is a UFO? What are demons actually capable of? Is New Atheism dead? This and so much more on this week's episode of Guestsplaining.   Rod Dreher's books can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Books-Rod-Dreher/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ARod%2BDreher   For info on our upcoming retreats and events, see here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/   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

What does being saved ACTUALLY mean? How do I talk to my non-believing friends about Christ's salvation? On this week's episode, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss salvation through Christ, His love for all, the importance of evangelization, and much more.   For information on becoming a monthly patron, to shop merch, find 2025 retreat details and more, click here: https://godsplaining.org/   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

Author and teacher Thomas Griffin joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory on this week's episode of Guestsplaining to talk about St. Francis of Assisi. They discuss giving all to Jesus, how St. Francis was 'nuts', and what holiness really is. Is Gen Z getting more religious?   For Thomas' book, "Let us Begin: St. Francis' Way of Becoming Like Christ and Renewing the World" can be found here: https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/let-us-begin-saint-francis-s-way-of-becoming-like-christ-and-renewing-the-world?ga_ref_list_id=undefinedga_ref_list_name=Search%20   Results For more of Thomas' projects, see here: emptytombproject.org   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. Gregory discuss Servant of God, Luigi Giussani on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Monsignor Giussani was an explosive evangelizer and educator for the faith, founding Communion Liberation, and leading a life fixed on Christ. What can we learn from him? Tune into this week's episode to find out!   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. Isaiah of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (the CFRs) and composer and producer J.J. Wright join Fr. Gregory this week to talk their new project, music connecting people, the role the Lord plays in their work, experimenting with music, and more. Join us for this episode of Guestsplaining!   Find Fr. Isaiah's music on Spotify, Apple Music, and here on YouTube under https://www.youtube.com/ @cfrs    More on Fr. Isaiah and to support the Franciscan Friars here: https://www.franciscanfriars.com/   For CD's and journals, go to https://monkmanual.com/   For information on Godsplaining's upcoming events and retreats, head to https://godsplaining.org/   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

The New Year is HERE! On this episode of Livesplaining, all of the Godsplaining Friars are going to bring you up to date on what we have planned this year. A 2025 pilgrimage? Friars re-locating? Where's Fr. Jacob-Bertrand? Publications? So many things! Tune into this episode of Livesplaining to hear all the things.   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

Mercy! Forgiveness! Justice! Confession-splaining. On this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss funny confessional moments, how to prepare for the Sacrament of Penance, what to do and what NOT to do, and more. Unpack this informational episode now.   For the US Bishop's Examination of Conscience: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/penance/examinations-of-conscience   Godsplaining is going to ITALY! The friars will be in Rome for the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati during the 2025 Jubilee of Young People. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick will also be planning their own events to meet all of you in the Eternal City. Check our website soon for more information!   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

Godsplaining is gradually changing into a podcast about NBA players. Just kidding. Fr. Gregory and Fr. Joseph-Anthony welcome newly-Catholic convert and former NBA player, Gordon Hayward, to this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Gordon talks his greatest joys that came with his conversion, why he converted, transitioning into a new chapter in life and more.   To shape your shot, go to basketballform.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

This week's episode is all about Luce. Has the Catholic Church ever had a mascot before? What do the friars think of Luce? Why is she so controversial? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Gregory answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining. Live. Laugh. Luce.   YOUNG ADULTS: Join the friars for a retreat in Dallas 3/21-3/23. For more information, see here: https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/   For more information on the Catholic University of America's Master of Science in Business, go to msb.catholic.edu!   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. Patrick welcome Word on Fire's Katy Carl to discuss Catholic literature on this week's episode of Guestsplaining! Why is it so important to read physical books? How does our imagination play into our morals? What is active receptivity?   For more about Katy's work with Word on Fire Publishing, see here: https://www.wordonfire.org/luminor/   To keep up with Katy, checkout her substack: katycarl.substack.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