Wes Huff Explains Why He Rejects Catholicism…

Ruslan KD Podcast1h 15mMay 22, 2026

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Wes Huff delivers a blistering critique of Catholicism, arguing that its core doctrines—especially the papacy, intercession of saints, and claims of doctrinal unchangeability—are not only theologically inconsistent but historically untenable. He dismantles the idea of an unchanging church by contrasting the medieval doctrine of *extra ecclesiam nulla salus* (no salvation outside the Church) with modern Catholic teaching that allows for salvation among Muslims and Jews. The most shocking revelation? A deep-cut historical anecdote about the 'Cadaver Synod'—where Pope Formosus’s corpse was exhumed and put on trial—serves as a metaphor for the absurdity he sees in Catholic institutional authority. Despite rejecting Catholicism, Huff affirms that Roman Catholics can still be genuine Christians, citing Martin Luther’s own acknowledgment of true faith within the papacy. The episode then pivots to a broader cultural critique, condemning performative outrage and identity politics, particularly in the case of Muhammad Hijab’s public meltdown over fundraising failures, which Huff calls a 'crash out of 2026.' He contrasts this with the need for humility, scriptural grounding, and practical discipleship—highlighting the transformative story of a woman saved through Human Coalition’s support. Finally, he exposes the toxic 'cover-up culture' at Bethel Church through the controversial book *Unpunishable*, revealing how leaders enabled abusers under a veneer of spiritual restoration.

Key Takeaways
1

The Cadaver Synod—where a dead pope was exhumed and put on trial—exposes the absurdity of Catholic institutional authority.

2

Modern Catholic teaching on salvation for non-Christians contradicts medieval doctrine, proving the church is not unchanged.

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Prayer to saints collapses the biblical distinction between worship (latria) and intercession (dulia), leading to idolatry in practice.

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Martin Luther affirmed that true Christianity exists within the Catholic Church, including true baptism and sacraments.

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The 'Unpunishable' book by Daniel Silk glorifies abusers like Ben Armstrong and Jonathan Welton, enabling cover-up culture at Bethel.

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Chapters
0:00
8 min

The Six Reasons Wes Huff Rejects Catholicism

God doesn't write a book and leave us guessing on how to find it. He makes this book bear his own signature, his own attributes in it and allows the people of God to easily recognize what's in the scripture in terms of the main and the plain things.

Highlight
7:30
10 min

The Cadaver Synod: A Deep Cut in Catholic History

This is from this image here. Okay, which is when they dug up a dead Pope and put him on trial, okay? You can't make this up. Wes is so funny with this.

Highlight
17:30
20 min

Prayer to Saints: A Theological and Practical Problem

Huff argues that prayer to saints, while theologically defended as intercession, collapses into worship in practice and contradicts Scripture’s exclusive focus on prayer to God alone.

37:30
18 min

The Myth of the Unchanging Church

Huff exposes the contradiction between medieval Catholic doctrine (e.g., *extra ecclesiam nulla salus*) and modern teaching that allows salvation for Muslims and Jews, proving doctrinal development undermines claims of continuity.

55:00
15 min

Can Catholics Be Saved? Luther’s Answer

Huff cites Martin Luther’s affirmation that true Christianity—including Scripture, baptism, and sacraments—exists within the Catholic Church, affirming that Catholics can be genuine believers.

High-Impact Quotes
This is from this image here. Okay, which is when they dug up a dead Pope and put him on trial, okay? You can't make this up. Wes is so funny with this.
Ruslan KD5:11
Viral: 90.0
You're done. You're done if there's an abuse of this kind. I'm not talking about, you know, a pastor has a bad day or is, you know, has an argument with somebody. I'm talking about repeat offender of the SA kind. You're done.
Ruslan KD67:36
Viral: 88.0
God doesn't write a book and leave us guessing on how to find it. He makes this book bear his own signature, his own attributes in it and allows the people of God to easily recognize what's in the scripture in terms of the main and the plain things.
Wes Huff2:45
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Ruslan KD

Guest

Wes Huff
Topics Discussed
catholicism95%unpunishable book92%bethel church90%sola scriptura90%cover-up culture88%unborn rights85%prayer to saints85%mental health and media75%
People & Brands

Ruslan KD

person

25xPositive

Wes Huff

person

12xNeutral

Muhammad Hijab

person

8xNegative

Candace Owens

person

6xNegative

Daniel Silk

person

6xNegative

Victor Marks

person

5xPositive

Jonathan Welton

person

5xNegative

Human Coalition

organization

5xPositive

Theo Vaughn

person

4xNeutral

Cadaver Synod

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4xNegative

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