Faith, Science & AI: Fr. Robert Spitzer on Truth in the Digital Age - 04/04/2026

On this episode of Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen, Bishop Joensen and co-host Jeanne Thill sit down with Fr. Robert Spitzer, Jesuit priest and President of the Magis Institute. Broadcasting during Holy Saturday, the conversation reflects on the Paschal Mystery while diving into one of today’s most urgent cultural topics: artificial intelligence. Fr. Spitzer shares why so many young people are disaffiliating from faith—often because of misconceptions about science—and explains how the Magis Institute is responding with the new Magis AI app, a tool designed to provide clear, faithful, and intellectually rigorous answers grounded in Catholic teaching and sound science. The discussion highlights: The relationship between faith and science Common misconceptions driving youth away from belief The limits and dangers of secular AI How Magis AI offers truth-centered, interactive learning Why AI cannot replicate human consciousness, morality, or the soul As the Church celebrates the hope of Easter, this episode offers a powerful reminder that truth, reason, and faith work together—and that new tools can help lead people back to Christ. Learn more about the Magis Institute: https://www.magiscenter.com/Download Magis AI: https://www.magiscenter.com/magisai #MakingItPersonal #BishopJoensen #FrRobertSpitzer #MagisInstitute #CatholicAI #FaithAndScience #CatholicRadio #PaschalMystery #EasterHope #CatholicFaith Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.