

Father Spitzer’s Universe
EWTN
Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 19, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 6
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss some of the archeological evidence that showed how the Israelite conquest of Canaan is a historic event.

Nov 12, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 5
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the Red Sea and Sea of Reeds, while also exploring why the Sea of Reeds was a more likely crossing place for the Israelites to leave Egypt.

Nov 5, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 4
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss that the proof that illustrates the Israelites were slaves in Egypt and confirms their subsequent wandering in the desert.

Oct 29, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 3
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss that the God of the patriarchs is a personal God compared to the polytheism of the surrounding culture.

Oct 22, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 2
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discus scientific research and whether or not it runs contrary to or compliments, the existence of God, the soul, and the Bible.

Oct 8, 2025 • 60min
Historicity of the Old Testament
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the differences in the truths of Scripture and science and how they are merely a difference in perspective of the same reality and not contradictory,

Oct 1, 2025 • 60min
Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 5
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss a purely materialistic view of evolution, and how that process cannot explain a transphysical soul that exists outside that processes.

Sep 24, 2025 • 60min
Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 4
Explore the intriguing interplay between faith and science as Fr. Spitzer and Doug tackle the theory of evolution. They discuss the possibility for Catholics to embrace evolution while maintaining belief in unique transphysical souls. A thought-provoking analysis of Gen Z values reveals a revival of objective morality. The ethics of assisted dying and its framing as medical progress spark critical dialogue. Dive into scripture's alignment with scientific facts, and discover the transformational shift from pagan myths to Biblical monotheism.

Sep 17, 2025 • 60min
Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 3
Father Spitzer and Doug Keck reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the implications of his death, and how we can find healing and move forward as a society.

Sep 10, 2025 • 60min
Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 2
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the “partnership” theory of divine inspiration, noting how the biblical author plays a role in revealed text and is not simply a transcriptionist.


