Bad Experience in Confession? Here's What to Know
From Godsplaining by Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph
June 11, 2026 · 30 min · Episode 51
About this episode
Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony discuss common concerns about the experience of confession and offer clarity on what to do when it doesn't meet expectations.
Have you ever left confession feeling disappointed, confused, or unsure whether your sins were really forgiven? In this episode of Godsplaining, Fr. Patrick and Fr. Joseph-Anthony tackle a common concern among Catholics: What happens when confession doesn't go the way you expected? Whether you've received unhelpful advice, experienced an awkward encounter, or wondered if a priest's mistake affected the sacrament, this conversation offers clarity and peace of mind. Join Exodus 90 and their Return of the King challenge: https://exodus90.com/godsplaining Sign up for the 2026 Men's Retreat in August: https://godsplaining.org/events-2/mens-retreat-brevard-nc-august-2026/ Send your questions for the friars to: godsplaining@opeast.org Subscribe to our channel https://www.youtube.com/c/Godsplaining Support the Podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/godsplaining Shop merch: https://godsplaining.org/store/ Shop Books Written by the Friars Justice: Judge Rightly, Give Freely: https://a.co/d/0dx0V5AT O Sacred Banquet: Exploring the Eucharistic Mystery with Saint Thomas Aquinas: https://a.co/d/0hLdv7oU Witness: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/witness-1 Training the Tongue…
People in this episode
Host: Fr. Patrick
Guest: Fr. Joseph-Anthony
Topics covered
- confession
- Catholicism
- forgiveness
- spiritual guidance
- sacrament
- personal experience
Keywords
- confession
- Catholic
- forgiveness
- sacrament
- spiritual advice
- awkward encounters
- priest mistakes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Exodus 90, Dominican Friars Province of St. Joseph, Godsplaining
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