Fr. Spitzer's Universe
Fr. Spitzer answers viewer questions on a wide range of subjects, including: Reason, Faith, Suffering, Virtue, and the Existence of God.
2022-08-03 - VIEWERS QUESTIONS
With the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion, many Catholics have questions regarding the Church’s teaching. Fr. Spitzer answers them all, including ectopic pregnancies, frozen embryos, and end of life care.
2022-07-27 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION PT. 6
2022-07-20 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION PT. 5
2022-07-13 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION PT. 4
The Holy Spirit never stops providing inspiration for us to choose God, but it’s up to us to make the choice. Doug and Fr. Spitzer discuss this, plus how to answer 5 key questions about abortion and the Catholic Church.
2022-07-06 - ANSWERING VIEWERS QUESTIONS
Questions sent in by viewers include demonic possession, how to treat those with same-sex attraction, marriages without the possibility of conception, obligations for end of life care, and sins that priests cannot absolve.
2022-06-29 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION PT. 3
Father Spitzer and Doug explore seven myths about overturning Roe v. Wade, and discuss how Satan disguises the emptiness, alienation and loneliness arising from a life of depravity by providing false consolations.
2022-06-23 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION PT. 2
Doug and Fr. Spitzer discuss Supreme Court rulings, anti-Catholic attacks and threats against pregnancy centers. Plus, more topics from Father’s book, including why those without religious convictions are easy to tempt.
2022-06-15 - CUSTOMIZING TEMPTATION
How does the devil always know which sins are the most attractive to us? Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss how to resist temptation, and debate whether a Catholic professor can maintain his identity in a secular school.
2022-06-01 - THE CARDINAL VIRTUES PT. 2
Continuing their discussion on cardinal virtues, Doug and Fr. Spitzer show how the power of conscience brands evil actions with deep feelings of shame and guilt, while branding good actions with honor and nobility.
2022-05-25 - THE CARDINAL VIRTUES
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the Texas school shooting, the decision to prohibit Nancy Pelosi from receiving Communion, and how the cardinal virtues can be a useful tool to help us fight and resist temptation.
2022-05-18 - HUMAN FREEDOM PT. 2
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss frozen embryos, Planned Parenthood profits and how temptation can be viewed in a completely secular sense, forsaking long-term goals for the satisfaction of temporary strong urges.
2022-05-11 - HUMAN FREEDOM
At the center of free will is our capacity for self-consciousness. As they cover topics from Father’s new book, Doug and Fr. Spitzer explain how this enables us to create our own inner world and our own moral essence.
2022-05-04 - TWO COMMON DEFENSES AGAINST EVIL PT. 3
Evil spirits work within the confines of human freedom. They cannot overwhelm, suppress, or destroy freedom, because human beings are not robots. They’re responsible for their actions, and must be vigilant against evil.
2022-04-27 - TWO COMMON DEFENSES AGAINST EVIL PT. 2
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck look at two common defenses against evil, and discuss how those who spurn religion risk falling into a sense of meaninglessness and despair, mistaking their self-deception as being true freedom.
2022-04-20 - TWO COMMON DEFENSES AGAINST EVIL
Father Spitzer’s new book “Christ vs. Satan in Our Daily Lives” shows how the Holy Spirit actively resists the suggestions of evil spirits. He and Doug discuss counter-suggestions and look at the latest news topics.