This is an interview with Dr. Dan. Kuebler, the dean of applied science at Franciscan University of Steubenville that looks at the intricate interplay of order and chance in our universe. Dr. Kuebler discusses the role that physics and chemistry play in biological evolution and the impact of chance events like the Cambrian Explosion, and the meteor that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. He concludes with his personal view on whether the order in the universe implies purpose.

What does the Catholic Church have to satisfy our longings?

In this week’s Wednesday on the World, Fr. Robert Spitzer discusses four aspects that are unique to the Church:

The Church’s incredible work with respect to charity and social teaching

The Church’s remarkable legacy when it comes to science, faith, and reason

The the Eucharist itself

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

The Son of God came into the world, into little Israel, and incarnated himself in a stable in order to save us with an act of unconditional love. What is the evidence for this? Beyond the historical evidence, there is also evidence within our hearts when we ponder the 6 questions Father Robert Spitzer asks in this week’s Wednesday on the World.

In this episode, Fr. Robert Spitzer shows that Christian hope is firmly grounded in God’s unconditional love in three ways: Jesus’ revelation of who the Father is by calling Him Abba. Jesus’ revelation of who the Father is through the story of the prodigal son. The total self gift of Jesus in His Crucifixion to prove that He is unconditional love.

In this episode of Wednesday on the World, Fr. Robert Spitzer focuses on Christian hope. Father explains how Christian hope is grounded in both metaphysical and scientific evidence. Father also shows how Christian hope is both reasonable and responsible.

The liturgical season of Advent is here, and Fr. Robert Spitzer has a few recommendations to make this Advent season one that leads you to the fullness of joy, peace, and hope that is found in Christmas.

Fr. Robert Spitzer discusses a solution to depression with The 7 Essential Modules from CredibleCatholic.Com. Father then walks through how to use The 7 Essential Modules to help increase your own and your children’s faith and happiness.

On this episode of “Wednesday on the World,” Father Spitzer comments further on the decline in religious participation and introduces the rise of ego-comparative identity. He draws a correlation between these two factors and the rise of suicide and depression rates among young people.

This week on Wednesday on the World, Father Spitzer discusses a Pew Research Center survey that found roughly 40% of young people are leaving their faith and becoming “nones.”

Father also looks at a study on suicide (from the National Center for Disease Control) and another on depression (from Columbia University). Could there be a correlation between the Pew Research Center study and the studies on suicide and depression?

In this episode of Wednesday on the World, Father Spitzer discusses the life of John Henry Cardinal Newman, declared a saint by Pope Francis this past Sunday. Father Spitzer also shares 3 of Newman’s books that had a personal impact on Father’s life.