Guestsplaining: Gordon Hayward on Converting to Catholicism

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

What IS a Jubilee Year? How do we obtain plenary indulgences in the jubilee year? What can pilgrimages do for our spiritual life? What are the Holy Doors? On this week's episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Bonaventure and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss the 2025 Jubilee Year.   For more information about the January Day of Recollection in Nashville, TN and 2025 retreats, 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 difference does reason make? How do we relate sanctity to virtue? How do we learn practical reasoning? How are the virtues connected? On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure discuss moral theology more with Doctor Andrew Whitmore!   Andrew Whitmore, Ph.D. is an associate professor of theology and the Academic Dean at Christendom College in Front Royal, Virginia. He has taught moral theology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as in formation programs for the permanent diaconate and in public talks to laity. He is the author of Saintly Habits: Aquinas' 7 Simple Strategies You Can Use to Grow in Virtue. Buy here: https://ascensionpress.com/products/saintly-habits-aquinas-7-simple-strategies-you-can-use-to-grow-in-virtue   Find information on our upcoming 2025 retreats and events 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 are mystics...and what are they not? Are only few called to mysticism? Who are the friars' favorite mystics? Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick tall all things mysticism on this week's episode of Godsplaining.   For information on this coming year's events and retreats, check out our website 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

Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick invite comedian Shayne Smith to this episode of Guestsplaining to explore humor and authenticity through the Christian worldview. They chat tattoos, Shayne's conversion in the public eye, how his comedy has evolved, the mystical body and more.   For more about Shayne Smith's conversion, find the Pints with Aquinas interview here: https://www.youtube.com/live/lfa5weLJWAA?si=I6BT5_BTXZWG5-pW Follow Shayne on social media @ shaydozer and  @shaynesmithcomedy  on YouTube.   For information on this coming year's events and retreats, check out our website 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

For the fourth and final "Lectio-splaining", Fr. Gregory, Fr. Joseph-Anthony and Fr. Bonaventure talk birthday desserts, how big things start small, the connection between the wood of the manger and the wood of the cross, and the importance of our the Blessed Virgin Mary.   To sign up for the upcoming Young Adult Retreat, find more information here! https://godsplaining.org/closer-to-the-cross-young-adult-retreat/   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

Catholics are known for devotions, but what even are devotions? How are they different from liturgical prayers? How do you choose WHICH devotion to choose? Is a devotion for life? Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony answer to these questions and more on this week's episode of Godsplaining!   More information on the Day of Recollection in Nashville, TN this coming January can be found here: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/new-year-new-you-a-day-of-recollection-on-commitment-and-conversion/   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, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Bonaventure welcome Dr. Johannes Hart to Guestsplaining, talking evangelization in Germany, what it means to be human, and what beauty really is. You won't want to miss this edifying discussion! Dr. Johannes Hartl is a German philosopher, theologian, speaker and founder. He is considered one of the most influential mediators between Christian spirituality, philosophy and psychology in the German-speaking area.   To hear more from Dr. Johannes, find his English YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.JohannesHartl_EN Dr. Johannes' English Instagram page: @drjohanneshartl_english   For information on our upcoming events and to see our complete list of upcoming retreat for 2025, visit our webpage 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