Father Spitzer’s Universe

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the many movements based on those claiming to be the Messiah did not endure past their deaths. Hear why Christianity did not follow this same path.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the truth within Paul’s list of witnesses to the Risen Lord, and how all who corroborate with his testimony that Jesus is alive increases its validity.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how evidence of the Resurrection can be found in the common elements described in the Gospel narratives about Jesus’ risen appearance to the apostles.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the use of specific identifiable people or places, like Pontius Pilate or the city of Nain, help prove the historical accuracy of the Gospels.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the Gospels maintain the use of first century Palestinian terms, rooting the Gospels in the time of Christ, then authenticating the Bible.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the inclusion of embarrassing stories, such as the betrayal of Jesus by Peter, serves as an indication of the Bible’s authenticity.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss why scholars are sure eyewitness accounts of Jesus’ deeds and words in the Gospels were accurately recorded and without modification as time passed.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the Shroud of Turin, as an external Biblical source, offers historical evidence of Jesus because of the amount of scientific study it has endured.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss sources outside the Bible that cite the existence of Jesus, and are hostile to Christianity, carry credence as they do not aim to promote Christianity.

Learn about Fr. Spitzer's book, Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles, and how the evangelists emphasized Jesus’ doctrine not His miracles.