Welcome Father David
March 27, 2020
Latin enthusiast, Canon lawyer, and – pilot? These are some descriptions of Reverend Father David Carter, but his most important role is as priest and rector. Educated during the reign of Pope John Paul II, David entered seminary at a time when the tenor of Catholicism was shifting, particularly in academia.
In this episode, you’ll not only get to hear about David’s hobbies and his time in Rome, but you’ll also get a preview of some of this season’s topics as Adam and David discuss the “why” of this season, touching on the Reformation, Vatican II, and more.
Jump Through the Conversation
[0:35] History of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul
[1:49] David’s love for Latin
[3:17] Goals for podcast
[4:15] Addressing potential reactions from Catholics and Protestants/disclaimers
[7:24] David’s education and why it matters
[11:04] The influence of Pope John Paul II
[14:51] What it means to be a conservative priest
[16:40] Unity and the effects of the Reformation
[17:12] Magisterial Reformers
[18:03] Reformers never intended to split
[19:30] Could the split have been prevented?
[21:25] Problems that arise when Christians fight each other
[23:07] More fun facts about David
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