

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
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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.

Sep 3, 2025 • 60min
Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 1
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the reasons why the Bible is not intended to provided scientific facts. They also examine why science should not be used to explain revelation.

Aug 27, 2025 • 60min
The Galileo Controversy, Pt. 2
Fr. Spitzer and Doug continue their conversation about Galileo, examining if he fully understood he did not have solid scientific proof of heliocentrism when presenting his ideas.

Aug 20, 2025 • 60min
The Galileo Controversy, Pt. 1
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the Galileo controversy, whether it was about the veracity of scientific method, proven scientific conclusion, or the disregard for a Vatican warning.

Aug 6, 2025 • 60min
Answering Viewer Questions
Fr. Spitzer and Doug answer questions about the faith, discussing topics such as the true nature of the Trinity and can a Catholic serve as godparent for a child of another faith.

Jul 30, 2025 • 60min
The Miracles of Lourdes, Pt.3
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the thousands of reported miracles for a single place provides an objective justification for Lourdes as being a place of authentic miracles.