Father Spitzer’s Universe

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss confession, guilt over past sins, and why certain teachings formed during the Patriarchal period to Jesus’ command to forgive your neighbor 77 times.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss Yahwism and how the God of Moses differed from the gods worshiped by other cultures of the time, such as Baal, Asherah, and Molech.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions from viewers, such as the power of binding and loosening, and whether or not it is permissible to enjoy the luxuries of life.

Father Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions sent in by viewers, looking at the specific topics of confession, dementia and how many will be saved.

Father Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how God’s protection of the Israelites in battel was tied to their faithfulness to or abandonment of the covenant with God.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss some of the archeological evidence that showed how the Israelite conquest of Canaan is a historic event.

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.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss that the proof that illustrates the Israelites were slaves in Egypt and confirms their subsequent wandering in the desert.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss that the God of the patriarchs is a personal God compared to the polytheism of the surrounding culture.