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Father Spitzer’s Universe

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Ordination Of Women
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Euthanasia
Valentine's Day
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Eugenics

Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God.

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Latest Episodes

Father Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss all the good things that early Christianity brought to the culture.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss why the Israelite prophets of the Old Testament were not primarily diviners or seers of the future but rather interpreters of the moral will of Yahweh.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug explain the difference between Elijah raising the dead, Jesus raising the dead by His own power, and Paul doing so through the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name.

Fr. Spitzer and Doug explain the haggadic stories in the Old Testament and how, while they are not historical accounts, they instead illustrate moral teachings.

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Recent Guests

Father Spitzer
Catholic priest, philosopher, President of Magis Center
Magis Center
Episode: Old Testament Miracles, Pt. 3
Robert Spitzer
Priest and philosopher-theologian, author, and host of this program
Magis Center / Catholic University-affiliated work
Episode: Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 3
Marcus Grodi
Host of The Journey Home program
EWTN
Episode: Honesty, Charity, and Objective Moral Norms Pt. 3
Immaculee Ilibagiza
Author and speaker on forgiveness
Episode: Honesty, Charity, and Objective Moral Norms Pt. 3

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Doug Keck
Host and gatekeeper with longtime ties to the program; frequently guides conversations and coordinates show flow.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 377 ratings
  • Very Disappointed & disgusted

    As a Catholic, I’ve unfollowed your podcast. It is shocking and awful that the Catholic Church & you preach the Cardinal Virtues constantly and just stay silent when Trump 2.0 keeps grifting on ordinary citizens, flouts the rule of law, promotes revenge & retribution, disinformation & clearly emulates dangerous dictators of the world. This is hypocrisy & dangerous omissions , with possible collusion at worst. Do not stand by & let the United States of America be the fascist Germany of old. This ... more

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    Padmablu
    Singaporea year ago
  • Amazingly insightful.

    Father Spitzer is amazingly intelligent yet easy to understand (until he starts speaking about physics 😃). He is so insightful and speaks about a truth that will lead us to a happy life. Together with Doug, they make a great team for helping us to discern the truth about life and God’s plan for us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John E. Quest
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information faithfully presented

    Father Spitzer and Doug Keck put together informative and faithful information every week. They say Father Spitzer is blind but his vision is excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NOYBNB
    United States5 years ago
  • Truth

    This is the clearest voice of truth on the internet. Please keep talking, the world needs your voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    angela finnigan
    Australia5 years ago
  • Fr SPITZER reason and faith

    Fr SPITZER makes so many clear thoughts on why Faith and Reason work together.

    Amazing and Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andyg nfp
    United States6 years ago

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Thoughtful, faith-filled discussions that blend philosophy, science, and Catholic teaching.
Engaging Q&A format with strong host dynamics and rigorous apologetics.
Consistently high-quality, thoughtful content with a broad range of topics.
Positive impact for listeners seeking intellectual and spiritual growth.
Clear, accessible explanations of complex theology and modern issues.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Historicity of the Old Testament, Pt. 3
Q: Can an atheist baptize if they intend to do what the church believes?
An atheist is not considered capable of valid baptism because baptism requires at least some belief in the Holy Spirit and in participating in the church, though the validity of the baptism can still hinge on the donor's intent at the moment.
Old Testament Miracles, Pt. 3
Q: Dear Father Spitzer, could Magistrate AI be subject to demonic influences like a Ouija board?
No, because there is an intellectual review committee and guardrails to prevent drift; the system is constantly overseen to ensure alignment with Catholic doctrine and peer-reviewed literature.
Old Testament Prophecies, Pt. 1
Q: What are the five unique advanced characteristics of Israelite prophets?
Father Spitzer outlines that Israelite prophets served as interpreters of Yahweh's moral will, acted as the conscience of Israel—even against kings, spoke for the poor and the oppressed, and viewed the future as malleable and contingent on people's fidelity, not fixed by fate.
Old Testament Miracles, Pt. 2
Q: Gina asks whether it is appropriate to request a Mass for a departed non-Catholic friend given potential offense to the family.
Yes, there is nothing against requesting a Mass for a departed non-Catholic friend; share the intention thoughtfully and respectfully, without imposing it on others.
Old Testament Miracles, Pt. 2
Q: Jerome asks whether attending an atheist wedding with heterodox elements could cause scandal, and what guidance should be followed.
The guest suggests that if a person's presence would signal acceptability of such conduct or influence others negatively, it is better to refrain and instead offer support in other ways like sending a note or a gift.

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2. Robert Spitzer
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