

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

Jan 15, 2025 • 60min
The Evidence of Jesus' Resurrection, Pt. 1
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.

Dec 25, 2024 • 60min
The Historical Evidence for Jesus, Pt. 8
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.

Dec 18, 2024 • 60min
The Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 7
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.

Dec 11, 2024 • 60min
The Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 6
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.

Dec 4, 2024 • 60min
The Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 5
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.

Nov 27, 2024 • 60min
The Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 4
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.

Nov 20, 2024 • 60min
Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 3
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.

Nov 13, 2024 • 60min
Historical Evidence of Jesus, Pt. 2
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.

Nov 6, 2024 • 60min
Historical Evidence of Jesus, Part 1
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss Father’s new book, Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles, and examine the data proving Jesus was a real person.

Oct 30, 2024 • 60min
Christ, Science and Reason Pt. 2
There are many significant political issues to weigh when voting. Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss important issues that help Catholics determine what to consider before voting.