The Spiritual Effects of Pornography Pt. 3
Our hosts discuss the best way to deal with the problem of pornography is to resist it at the outset, turning to the Lord and availing ourselves of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr
Father Spitzer’s Universe
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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The Spiritual Effects of Pornography Pt. 2
Satan works by leading us to an opportunity for sin, enflaming our imagination, providing rationalizations, and gambling that we will freely choose to follow him into temptation.
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr
The Spiritual Effects of Pornography Pt. 1
Our hosts discuss the spiritual effects of pornography, explaining how we tend to rationalize pornography as victimless and “minor among sins” because so many people are doing it.
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 23
Our hosts discuss the phenomenon of “social norming.” Expectations of appropriate behavior that society expects have increased dramatically with the internet and social media.
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr
Answering Viewer Questions
Viewers send in questions of faith for Fr. Spitzer, while Doug initiates a lively discussion on the fallacies of transgenderism and why Catholics do not believe in predestination.
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr
Answering Viewer Questions
Fr. Spitzer and Doug answer questions about faith sent in by our viewers, discuss the distraction of bad music at the Mass and explain whether we will see our loved ones in Heaven.
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 22
Our hosts discuss how secular culture separates sexuality from its intended purpose. The further we move from Church teaching, the closer we come to our culture’s self-destruction.
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 21
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss how the Church’s view on sexuality differs from that of the popular culture, and why younger people today do not even consider the Church’s view.
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 20
Our hosts discuss how social norming has increased promiscuity in a culture that has separated sexuality from filial love, as they continue covering topics from Father’s new book.
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr
Answering Viewer Questions
Viewer questions are front and center as Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck address matters of faith chosen by the audience, including the ordination of women and the Wedding Feast at Cana.
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 19
Our hosts discuss why evil exists, and the essence of Augustine of Hippo’s statement that an unjust law is no law at all. What’s more important is who determines if a law is just.
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 18
A look at how Pope Leo XIII’s social encyclical, Rerum Novarum, issued in 1891, set out guidelines for political and economic justice and rights within complex economic systems.
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 17
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss topics from Father’s new book, including the impact on society of Jesus’ teaching that the sabbath was made for man and not man for the sabbath.
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr
Answering Viewers Questions
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions about the faith sent in by our viewers. They also cover topics in the news, discuss the dangers of Ouija boards, and address how people can progress in their moral life.
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr
Fr Spitzer’s Universe Napa Special 2023
A special edition from the 13th Annual Napa Summer Conference. Our hosts field questions about the possibility of other life in the universe, and is it okay to enjoy the good things in life when others are suffering.
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr
Answering Viewers Questions
EWTN viewers have a variety of questions today for Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck. They ask if free will is an illusion, what is the Christian response to lawlessness, and do we show disrespect by praying directly to God?
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 16
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck talk about obedience, and how obedience out of love is quite different from obedience out of fear and obedience out of coercion.
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church, Pt. 15
Fr. Spitzer and Doug discuss Jesus’ primary mission objective to defeat Satan and his minions, while bringing the Kingdom of God, sharing the good news, and initiating His Church.
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr
Answering Viewers' Questions
Today, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer a range of viewer questions. They tackle such topics as: Is it sinful not to attend a mother’s funeral, and where can one find secular studies to back up the Church’s teaching?
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church, Pt. 14
In the latest topic from Father’s new book “The Moral Wisdom the Catholic Church,” Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss that the more a person ignores moral laws, the greater the chance of increased anxiety and depression.
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 13
Continuing their discussion on the moral wisdom of the Catholic Church, our hosts explain that the more a society is committed to these moral teachings, the more a harmonious culture will prevail for that society.
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 12
Fr. Spitzer and Doug explain how the Church’s objective moral norms are meant for our development and happiness. By accepting them as gifts that lead us closer to God, they will no longer seem unfair or burdensome.
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 11
As outlined in his book on the Church’s moral wisdom, Fr. Spitzer explains how the future of our culture and society may well depend upon the extent to which we can restore objective moral norms, religion and conscience.
Aug 30, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 10
In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck talk about how people can obtain their moral identity from many sources, including religion, conscience and common beliefs, but religion is the most powerful source.
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 9
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck examine topics in the news, answer questions from viewers, preview some of the latest new books, and discuss why there is evil in the world and how a good God can allow evil to happen.
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 8
In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss the objective moral norms that are necessary for the emotional and spiritual health of individuals, and the stability and strength of marriages and families.
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr
Answering Viewers Questions
On today’s show, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck answer questions sent in by viewers, covering topics such as: Is it sinful not to attend a mother’s funeral, and where can one find secular studies to back up Church teaching?
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 7
Fr. Spitzer and Doug continue discussing topics from Father’s new book. While secular culture deems Catholic moral teachings to be outdated, insensitive and invalid, scientific studies show them to to be correct.
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 6
Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck cover the latest news topics, answer questions and discuss the Church’s teachings on sexual morality. As they are increasingly ignored, we see skyrocketing rates of divorce and sexual violence.
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr
The Moral Wisdom of the Catholic Church Pt. 5
In today’s discussion, Fr. Spitzer and Doug Keck discuss that before rejecting a teaching of the Church, we should ask why that teaching is there in the first place. That, plus a preview of the upcoming NAPA conference.
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr
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