Once and Future Church

About Once and Future Church

This is a show from a mainstream Catholic perspective, meaning loyal to the magisterium and developed doctrines of the Church. David Larson, the host, takes on alternate perspectives -- whether atheist, Protestant, trad Catholic, or progressive (pretty much all of which he has once held himself). We will do deep dives into Vatican II, the liturgy, the intersection of politics and religion, the last things and much more.

Publisher

DavidLarson

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episode

16 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Feb 2026

   No Salvation Outside the Church? What the Church Actually Teaches

   TD Barrett and I discuss the Catholic doctrine of "no salvation outside the Church" and its development over the centuries.

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Fr. Mawdsley: Final Solution Proves Hitler's Greatness

   Disgraced ex priest Fr. James Mawdsley says Hitler was among greatest leaders of 20th century because he actually devoted resources to confronting the "Jewish Problem" in the Final Solution, which he said was all a big misunderstanding where nobody was supposed to get hurt. Yeah, he's really that crazy and evil. If you see any alleged Catholics boosting this guy, that's what they're co-signing.

3. 

   16 Feb 2026

   The 5 Teams After Vatican 2

   Was Vatican II a rupture with tradition? Was it in perfect continuity with tradition? Or was it a little of both? The answer may surprise you. I look at how the "hermaneutic" with which you answer this question determines your "post-Vatican II team"

Who has been a guest on Once and Future Church

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jimmy Akin
• Tim Gordon
• Cleave to Antiquity
• Joe Heschmeyer

Reach and audience

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5.0 / 5

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