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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 286 EPISODES

    4.8 from 264 ratings Listeners of FATHER SPITZER’S UNIVERSE that love the show mention: faithful, science, church, brilliant, reason, excellent, thank, fr spitzer.


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    The Father Spitzer's Universe podcast is a remarkable and enlightening show that combines deep philosophical and theological insights with scientific understanding. Hosted by Father Spitzer and Doug Keck, this podcast provides informative and faithful information every week, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners. Father Spitzer's intelligence shines through in his clear and easy-to-understand explanations, which greatly contribute to the appeal of this podcast.

    One of the best aspects of Father Spitzer's Universe is the way it demonstrates the synergy between faith and reason. Father Spitzer skillfully presents arguments for why these two elements can work together harmoniously. He brings together philosophy, theology, spirituality, science, history, and more to provide a comprehensive understanding of various topics. Whether he is discussing the existence of God or exploring moral issues from an ethical standpoint, Father Spitzer offers profound insights that deepen one's faith.

    Furthermore, Father Spitzer's depth of knowledge is truly impressive. His ability to navigate complex subjects while still maintaining clarity is extraordinary. Whether he is discussing deep theological concepts or delving into scientific theories, he does so with great mastery. This breadth of knowledge enables him to provide a well-rounded perspective on important matters that impact both our faith and our daily lives.

    In terms of drawbacks, there may be moments when Father Spitzer dives into physics-related topics that can be challenging for some listeners to follow. While he generally excels at making complex ideas accessible, there may be instances where his discussions on physics require prior knowledge or a deeper scientific background to fully grasp. However, these moments are infrequent compared to the overall quality and accessibility of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Father Spitzer's Universe podcast deserves high praise for its ability to merge faith and reason seamlessly. With an intelligent yet easy-to-understand approach, Father Spitzer provides valuable insights that will surely deepen one's faith and love for God. His brilliance as a philosopher combined with his excellent scientific mind and humble demeanor make him an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to further explore the rich connections between faith, reason, and the universe we inhabit.



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    Latest episodes from FATHER SPITZER’S UNIVERSE

    The Shroud of Turin, Pt. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss specific depictions on the Shroud of Turin, their ability to be forged by medieval forgers, and how this lends credence to the shroud's authenticity.

    The Shroud of Turin, Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the Sudarium of Oviedo, often known as the “Other Shroud,” and how this face cloth found rolled up in the tomb connects to the Shroud of Turin.

    The Shroud of Turin, Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 60:00


    Answering Viewer Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Dough Keck answer viewer questions about the faith, conferring over the scientific evidence for the Big Bang and discussing how to pray for deceased friends.

    The Shroud of Turin, Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the specific evidence that lend to the authentication of the Shroud of Turin as the burial cloth of Christ.

    The Shroud of Turin, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 60:00


    THE DIVINITY OF JESUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the early Church's proclamation that Jesus is divine led to their expulsion from the synagogue and also Roman persecution.

    THE MIRACLES OF JESUS, PT. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the ways in which the Holy Spirit is just as active today in our everyday lives, as He was in Apostolic times.

    THE MIRACLES OF JESUS PT. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the differences between those Jesus raised from the dead to their previous mortal existence and Jesus' resurrection to a glorified state.

    THE MIRACLES OF JESUS PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss various questions viewers have about the Lenten Season such as adopting various penance practices or the rules around eating meat on Fridays.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PT. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how Jesus performed miracles on His own authority, unlike the prophets who needed to perform miracles in the name of God.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PT. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss why Christ's empty tomb reinforced the growing authority of early Christians and led to the Jewish leaders claiming the body had been stolen.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PT 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the desire to remain faithful to Judaism separated early Christians because the concept of a resurrected Messiah conflicted with Jewish teaching.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PART 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 60:00


    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.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 60:00


    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.

    THE EVIDENCE OF JESUS' RESURRECTION, PT. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 60:00


    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.

    THE HISTORICAL EVIDENCE FOR JESUS, PT. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2024 60:00


    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.

    THE HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 60:00


    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.

    THE HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 60:00


    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.

    THE HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 60:00


    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.

    THE HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 60:00


    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.

    HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 60:00


    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.

    HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 60:00


    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.

    HISTORICAL EVIDENCE OF JESUS, PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 60:00


    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.

    CHRIST, SCIENCE AND REASON PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 60:00


    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.

    CHRIST, SCIENCE AND REASON PT.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 60:00


    As the days tick down closer to the election, Father Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss various issues Catholics should seriously consider when preparing to vote.

    THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS PT. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck talk through the importance of taking Christian values, such as marriage and the prolife cause, into consideration when voting.

    THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the importance of voting for prolife candidates and positions in the upcoming election, and the societal consequences if we fail to protect life.

    THE LESSER OF TWO EVILS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 60:00


    Father Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how to rank issues in an election and in what way the Catholic voter should strive to select candidates who will promote the public good.

    INALIENABLE RIGHTS OF THE PREBORN (THE )

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss the guiding forces to set for voting in an election, and why preborn babies possess the God-given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

    ANSWERING VIEWERS' QUESTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug answer questions about St. Ignatius as a Doctor of the Church, and if a person raised as an atheist has the same culpability as a person raised in the Church.

    ANSWERING VIEWERS' QUESTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions sent in by viewers. They dive into questions asking if science can prove the existence of God, and what is a spiritual communion.

    ANSWERING VIEWERS' QUESTIONS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer viewer questions; discussing why exorcisms are harder to perform than in previous times and what we can do to get more out of the Mass.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE, pt. 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck closely examine what the absence of a church community can lead to; lack of understanding, direction, mutual support, and fulfillment in our faith.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE, pt. 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how in general, believers in God tend to have a sense of security, serenity, and joy while nonbelievers are more likely to have a sense of deep emptiness, alienation, and loneliness.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE, pt. 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how in order to continue our personal conversion, we must recognize that God does not stand aloof but is personally and actively involved in our lives.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE PT. 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how rational evidence alone will not convince an ardent skeptic who refuses to believe in God for personal motives rather than rational ones.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE PT. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck continue to cover topics from Father's book as they discuss the scientific evidence that shows our consciousness survives after our physical death.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE PT. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how the scientific community is beginning to acknowledge that God and truth cannot only come from the methodological confines of science and logic.

    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE PT. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 60:00


    REEVANGELIZING THE CULTURE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss Father's book and how the Church can re-evangelize the culture while caring for the poor and the public's well-being in healthcare and education.

    HONESTY, CHARITY, AND OBJECTIVE MORAL NORMS PT. 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 60:00


    Fr. Spitzer and Doug cover topics from Father's book, discussing how the decline of religion and objective moral norms in Western society encourages a path to self-destruction.

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