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Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Story of a Catholic Megachurch | Tom CorcoranRecently, I visited Church of the Nativity, a cutting-edge Catholic megachurch outside of Baltimore, MD. After I posted the video, the team at Nativity reached out to me and asked if I wanted to learn more about the story of the church and their philosophy. I was thrilled. So, a few weeks ago, I sat down with Tom Corcoran, one of the people behind turning this dying church into one of the fastest growing, most interesting Catholic parishes in the country. Learn more: https://www.rebuiltparish.com/https://www.churchnativity.com/ @r...
2025-08-2557 minGospel Simplicity PodcastAn Orthodox Theology of Beauty | Dr. Timothy PatitsasIn this interview, I discuss ethics, beauty, and Orthodoxy with Dr. Timothy Patitsas. In doing so, we get to what he sees as the heart of the divide between the Christian East and the Christian West. It's a wide-ranging discussion that had me on the edge of my seat. Want to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/Timothy G. Patitsas (Ph.D. Catholic Un...
2025-08-1155 minGospel Simplicity PodcastThe Untold Story of the Spanish Reformation | Dr. Andy Messmern this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Andy Messmer to discuss the Spanish Reformation--which, if you're anything like me, you might have never heard about. In our wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Messmer shares some of the key figures and ideas that came out of the Spanish Reformation as well as why it ultimately failed to take hold. To understand that, we dive into the Spanish Inquisition as well as what the church in Spain looks like today. Dr. Messmer is at the forefront of studying the Spanish Reformation, and it was a true privilege to get to...
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The Rebuilt Parish Podcast116| Authenticity Online: How Digital Platforms Are Impacting Discipleship | ft. Austin Suggs of Gospel SimplicityIn this episode of the Rebuilt Parish Podcast, Austin Suggs shares his journey from a non-denominational background to exploring Catholicism and ecumenism. He discusses the importance of digital discipleship, the blending of traditional and modern worship practices, and the need for authentic conversations about faith.
The discussion highlights generational differences in faith experiences, the significance of community, and the challenges faced by the de-churched. Austin emphasizes the beauty of the good news and the importance of sharing personal experiences over expertise.
Check out Austin’s video we discussed in the episode: https...
2025-07-2147 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhy an Orthodox Priest Became a Lutheran Pastor | Rev. Joshua SchoopingIn this video I'm joined by Pastor Joshua Schooping to discuss the story of why he joined the Orthodox Church and why he ultimately left Eastern Orthodoxy to become a Lutheran pastor. In this course of the interview, we tackle questions about the consistency of Eastern Orthodox teaching, penal substitutionary atonement, the state of Orthodoxy in America, and why Lutheranism presented the most appealing option to Schooping in terms of theology. Want to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook...
2025-07-081h 44Gospel Simplicity PodcastIs Everyone Becoming Catholic/Orthodox? The Data on Religion in America (w/ Dr. Chip Rotolo)Ever since Pew Research put out its Religious Landscape Study, people have been making claims about Christianity making a comeback. Within this, three claims in particular have stood out on the internet: 1. Young people are getting more religious.2. Young men are becoming more religious.3. People are flocking to traditional churches. In this video, we put all those claims to the test as Pew Researcher, Dr. Chip Rotolo (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame) unpacks the details of this study, separating fact from fiction. Check out the study: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2025/02/26/dec...
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The Cordial Catholic289: What Does it Take to Become Catholic? (w/ Joe Heschmeyer and Austin Suggs)In this very special episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my two friends Catholic Answers apologist Joe Heschmeyer and Gospel Simplicity host Austin Suggs for an extraordinary conversation about what it takes to convert to Catholicism. This is the most cordial, thoughtful conversation you'll ever hear!Austin, a Protestant Christian, has spent many years on his fantastic YouTube channel talking to the best and brightest in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant churches so I'm joined by Joe Heschmeyer to ask Austin why does he remain a Protestant? And what would it take for him to...
2025-03-121h 58Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Dark Side of Radical Traditionalism | Kevin NontradicathGrowing up, Traditionalist Catholicism (FSSP) was Kevin's whole life, which to many of you, might sound like paradise. After all, many of the people who watch my videos are deeply attracted to the most traditional forms of the Catholic faith. It's easy for me to understand why. Kevin, however, has a different story to share. Rather than finding this form of Catholicism life-giving, it was the opposite. Here, he tells his story, and shares what he wishes converts knew about this Catholic subculture before diving in head first. This video is not created to argue...
2025-01-151h 00Gospel Simplicity PodcastCan the True Church Be Divided? | Dr. Ephraim RadnerIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his the paradox of church divisions, ecumenism, and more. Dr. Radner is one of the foremost experts on ecumenism and church divisions in the West. He has been publishing, teaching, and researching in this area longer than I've been alive, and I was delighted to get to learn from his wisdom.In this video, we discuss what it means for the church to be divided, how that is possible, and what we should do about it. You can find his landmark work, Th...
2024-12-211h 04Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Case for Liberal Protestantism | Dr. Steven NemesIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Steven Nemes to discuss his case for liberal Protestantism. Dr. Nemes spent years wondering if he needed to become Catholic and leave his Protestant upbringing. He ended up rejecting the claims of the Catholic church. However, he did not stop there. He realized that the nature of his disagreements with Roman Catholicism extended beyond the institution of the church centered in Rome. These disagreements went to the core of catholic Christianity as a whole - in other words, the majority of historical Christianity. This has led to his rejection of t...
2024-11-261h 08Gospel Simplicity PodcastAre Anabaptists the Real Heirs of the Early Church? | Dr. Stuart Murray WilliamsIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Stuart Murray Williams to discuss Anabaptist history, practice, and outlook in the modern world. We cover topics ranging from sacramental theology to peace-making and what we should think of Emperor Constantine. You can find his book, The Naked Anabaptist, here: https://amzn.to/4fNG7GCYou can find his book, The New Anabaptists, here: https://amzn.to/3Obf8JvSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show
2024-11-231h 00Gospel Simplicity PodcastChurch Through Atheist Eyes | Jared SmithAfter growing up as a passionate Christian, Jared Smith became an atheist in his 20s. And yet, come Sunday morning, you'll probably find him in church. In this video, Jared Smith and I talk about his popular, "Atheist Church Audit" series in which he visits churches ranging from Catholic cathedrals to sketchy cults and shares his perspective as someone who has walked away form the faith but retains a deep respect for Christianity and the church. If you're looking for a debate, you won't find it here. Instead, you'll find a wide-ranging conversation about church, de...
2024-11-211h 12Gospel Simplicity PodcastCan Philosophy Prove the Papacy? | Dr. Joshua SijuwadeIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Sijuwade to discuss his formal, philosophical argument from the papacy in which he seeks to establish the papacy on a priori grounds. Check out the paper: https://philarchive.org/rec/SIJTPASupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show
2024-11-081h 04Gospel Simplicity PodcastSharing my Doubts about Catholicism with a Catholic Professor | Dr. Barnabas AsprayIn this video, I'm joined by once again by Dr. Barnabas Aspray, a man who has quickly become one of my favorite Catholic thinkers and a dear friend. Barney has a knack both for asking penetrating questions and giving thoughtful answers that go beyond polemics. In this special in-person episode, we talk extensively St. John Henry Newman's theory of doctrinal development, my concerns about infallibility, sola scriptura, and whether Protestant ecclesiology works. Check out Barney's podcast: http://faithatthefrontiers.com/Barney's conversion story: https://amzn.to/3YybxKqSupport the channel:Patreon: ht...
2024-11-041h 23Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhy Be Roman Catholic | Dr. Matthew LeveringIn this video, I'm joined by one of the most prolific Catholic scholars of our time, Dr. Matthew Levering, to discuss his recent book, Why I am Roman Catholic. Through this conversation, we cover topics ranging from ecclesiology to the Assumption of Mary. It's one for the books. Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3N4hklCSupport the channel:Patreon: / gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show
2024-10-141h 07Gospel Simplicity PodcastDiscerning the Church, Becoming a Saint | Dr. Brad EastIn this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brad East to talk about two critical things: discerning the church and becoming a saint. He has recently published on both of these topics, and is an incredibly insightful man. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find his book, Letters to a Future Saint, here: https://amzn.to/3U9FkHZYou can find his book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God, here: https://amzn.to/3zxuvIzSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://p...
2024-10-071h 00Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe ULTIMATE Guide to Biblical Typology | Dr. Vern PoythressIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Vern Poythress to discuss the topic of Biblical Typology. In this interview, we cover how to determine valid typology from fanciful imagination, a framework for evaluating typology, and what's necessary for us to believe about Scripture for typology to work.You can find her book his new book, Biblical Typology, here: https://amzn.to/4ehJHIWAccess the rest of his books free, here: frame-poythress.orgSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show
2024-09-301h 04Gospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to Eastern Catholicism | Fr. Jason CharronLove the beauty of Eastern Orthodoxy but believe in papal infallibility? Perhaps Eastern Catholicism is the best of both worlds. That's the idea that we explore in this interview where I'm joined by Eastern Catholic priest, Fr. Jason Charron. We cover the history of Eastern Catholicism, what it means to switch rites, and much more. Stay tuned till the end when we discuss the pilgrimage/shrine that Fr. Jason is endeavoring to create in the U.S.Learn more about the shrine: https://holyprotectionshrine.orgSupport the channel:Patreon: / gospelsimplicity
2024-09-0454 minGospel Simplicity PodcastThe Beauty of the Book of Common Prayer | Julie Lane-GayIn this video, I'm joined by Julie Lane-Gay to discuss her book, The Riches of Your Grace, which details her own journey with the Book of Common Prayer and invites readers into a transformative experience of liturgical prayer. You can find her book here: https://amzn.to/3XdlZHzSupport the channel:Patreon: / gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show
2024-08-3159 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhy You Should Be Protestant (Dr. Gavin Ortlund)In this conversation, Gavin Ortlund, Ph.D., discusses the meaning of Protestantism as a renewal movement within the church. He emphasizes that Protestantism is not a rejection of other Christian traditions, but a reform and renewal effort based on the authority of Scripture. He also addresses the issue of institutional exclusivism and highlights the Protestant emphasis on the catholicity of the Church. Additionally, he explains his concerns with dogmas around the veneration of icons and the bodily assumption of Mary. The conversation explores the concepts of infallibility and authority within Protestantism, and the importance of abiding in Christ for...
2024-08-101h 55Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Crusades, the Inquisition, and the Dark Ages: A Catholic PerspectiveThis video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, Catholic author Steve Weidenkopf breaks down popular myths about the middle ages. We focus especially on misunderstandings regarding the dark ages, the crusades, and the inquisition. Steve's book: https://amzn.to/4ckMArvSteve's website: https://steveweidenkopf.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://shop.gospelsimplicity.comF...
2024-07-201h 08Gospel Simplicity PodcastShame, Anxiety, and How Christ Offers Healing (w/ Fr. Stephen Freeman)This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Orthodox priest, podcaster, and writer, Fr. Stephen Freeman to discuss his book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame. We cover his personal journey with anxiety and shame, the difference between toxic and healthy shame, and more. Fr. Stephen's blog: https://glory2godforallthings.com/Fr. Stephen's book: https://amzn.to/4eSpUk2Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/g...
2024-07-081h 03Gospel Simplicity PodcastFinding Christ in the Old Testament (w/ Seraphim Hamilton)This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, Orthodox apologist, Seraphim Hamilton shares how we can find Christ in the Old Testament.Seraphim's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Seraphim-HamiltonSeraphim's Substack: https://seraphimhamilton.substack.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://shop.gospelsimplicity.comFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: https://www...
2024-07-011h 02Gospel Simplicity PodcastPerspicuity, Authority, and Intellectual Humility | A dialogue with Suan SonnaThis video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Suan Sonna, a Catholic convert, Harvard Divinity School student, and all-around top-notch guy. In this back and forth conversation, we explore the big issues of Protestant/Catholic divisions, focusing especially on questions of bias, controversial assumptions, and whether or not Protestantism, specifically sola scriptura and perspicuity, works. It was a true delight. Check out Suan's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCCNjkpXEwIdH-jD8mPJwu_g
2024-06-071h 29Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhy (some) Protestants become Catholic (w/ Dr. Chris CastaldoThis video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Castaldo, a Protestant convert from Roman Catholicism, author, scholar and pastor. We discuss his recent book Why Do Protestants Convert? exploring the phenomenon of Protestants becoming Catholic, diving into the history, psychology, sociology and more. Chris Castaldo (PhD, London School of Theology) was raised on Long Island, New York. Since November 2014, he has served as Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, Naperville. A...
2024-05-2152 minGospel Simplicity PodcastAcquiring the Sacramental Mind of the Orthodox Church (w/ Dr. Zachary Porcu)This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Zachary Porcu to discuss the idea of developing a sacramental worldview, how we know things, and what it means to acquire the mind of the church. Dr. Porcu's book: https://amzn.to/3xKii1Y@UCCLQqVJiXb98xK2274hUdyQ Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://shop.gospelsimplicity.co...
2024-05-211h 04Gospel Simplicity PodcastDiscerning the True Tradition (w/ Dr. Barnabas Aspray)In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Barnabas Aspray for a penetrating discussion on how we can discern the true tradition of the church. This conversation was filmed in person at the oldest Catholic seminary in America (St. Mary's Seminary and University). Learn more about St. Mary's: https://stmarys.edu/Check out Dr. Aspray's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...You can find Dr. Aspray's conversion story in more detail here: https://amzn.to/44dv0CzSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www...
2024-05-1546 minGospel Simplicity PodcastA Christian Theology of Technology (w/ Marc Barnes)Most of us know that modern technology is having disastrous side effects. But here we are. What do we do now?In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Barnes from New Polity to discuss the philosophy of technology, how it's shaping us, and how we might move forward in a healthier way. If you're looking for a light video, this isn't it. If you're ready to dive into the deep end, stick around. Upcoming New Polity Conference: https://newpolity.com/events/2024Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: / gospelsimplicity One Time Donation: https://www.pa...
2024-04-261h 05Gospel Simplicity PodcastPaul within Judaism: The Radical Perspective (w/ Dr. Matthew Thiessen)In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Thiessen, author of A Jewish Paul, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, to discuss a growing movement in Pauline studies: interpreting Paul within Judaism, not as a convert to Christianity. In this video, we cover how this perspective came about, how it compares to the New Perspective and Lutheran Perspective, as well as what this means for how Christians should relate to the law today. Check out his book: https://bakeracademic.com/p/A-Jewish-...Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://Patreon.com...
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Cloud of Witnesses RadioGospel Simplicity Explored | Orthodox Christians Interview Austin Suggs! | TLTS007 CWP046Have you ever pondered the delicate threads that tie together the vast spectrum of Christian beliefs? Austin Suggs of Gospel Simplicity joins Nick and Jeremy of Cloud of Witnesses Radio for a captivating exploration into Christian ecumenism, revealing Austin's mission to connect Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant followers through thought-provoking content. Austin Sugg's journey from a dorm room project to a key voice in interdenominational dialogue has sparked a library of spiritual resources, aiming to foster understanding and celebrate diversity within the Christian faith.As we journey through the theological terrain, Austin shares personal reflections on how faith...
2024-01-2657 minGospel Simplicity PodcastUlrich Zwingli: The most misunderstood reformer? (w/ Dr. Bruce Gordon)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityUlrich Zwingli, born January 1, 1484 in Switzerland, would go on to become a leading figure of the Reformation. However, just as quick was his rise to prominence as his fall from grace. After dying in battle, many of his contemporaries distanced themselves from him, and despite being contemporary with Luther, he receives only a small fraction of the attention other Reformers do in current studies of the Reformation. Dr. Bruce Gordon, Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical H...
2023-11-181h 09Gospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to the Apocrypha (Fr. Stephen De Young)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityFrom giants to tours of the underworld, the apocryphal books are full of intrigue. But what are their use for the church today? In this wide ranging interview, Fr. Stephen De Young guides us through the books of Enoch, the Apocalypse of Peter, the Shepherd of Hermas, and the Protoevangelium of James. In addition, we discuss the Orthodox approach to the canon and how to go about reading extra-canonical works. This is one you won't want to...
2023-10-071h 12Gospel Simplicity PodcastDialogue: Orthodox Priest and Catholic Apologist Discuss the Papacy and EcclesiologyIn this video, Orthodox priest, Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, and Catholic Apologist, Erick Ybarra, discuss the papacy. However, this isn't your usual battle of proof texts. Instead, we dive deep into questions of ecclesiology which get to the root of the disagreement between Catholics and Orthodox. Throughout the course of the discussion, Fr. Laurent and Erick tackle questions like:1. Did Catholics and Orthodox EVER agree on the papacy? 2. What does Roman primacy mean?3. What can we learn from the Council of Serdica?4. When does papal primacy turn into papal supremacy?5. What's the nature of the C...
2023-09-231h 30Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Pillars of Orthodox Spirituality: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving (Fr. Evan Armatas)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIt's one thing to read books about Orthodox theology, but how does one actually live an Orthodox spiritual life? That's what Fr. Evan Armatas shares in this video, based on his book Toolkit for Spiritual Growth: Prayer, Almsgiving, and Fasting. Fr. Evan's book: https://amzn.to/44nofMRSt. Nektarios Fund: https://www.stnektariosfund.org/Panaghias Ministry: https://saintspyridon.church/common/ministry.php?MID=54Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.c...
2023-09-211h 05Gospel Simplicity PodcastUnlocking the Mysteries of the Rosary (w/ Keith Nester)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...The rosary is perhaps the most famous Catholic devotional practice. But is there more to it than just muttering the same words over and over again? In this video, Keith Nester breaks down the mysteries of the Rosary and the spiritual fruit that accompany them. For me, this has totally changed how I see the Rosary, and it just might do the same for you, too. Find Keith on YouTube:@KeithNester ...
2023-08-261h 01Gospel Simplicity PodcastCatholic vs. Protestant Canon (w/ Gary Michuta)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityCatholics and Protestants have a different canon. But why? In this episode, I'm joined by Gary Michuta to discuss the Old Testament Canon, and specifically, why Catholics have seven more books in their Bibles than Protestants. Find Gary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCO-lc_oipf900w6792AiywA Gary's book: https://amzn.to/44Yn8EASupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.pa...
2023-08-101h 08Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Formation of the New Testament Canon (w/ Dr. Benjamin Laird)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityThere has been no shortage of debate over how the NT canon was formed. Was it an organic process, finished by the mid-second century? Was it an ecclesial process, formalized at 4th century councils? Or was it a conspiracy of power hungry bishops seeking to quell rival Christianities (shoutout to Barth Ehrman)?IN this interview, Dr. Benjamin Laird gives us a deep dive on how the canon came to be. But he goes much deeper...
2023-08-021h 06Gospel Simplicity PodcastRead the Bible like a Medieval Monk (w/ Dr. Hans Boersma)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn his book, Pierced by Love: Divine Reading with the Christian Tradition, Dr. Hans Boersma puts forth a seemingly simple argument: we should read Scripture according to its purpose. But, as it turns out, not everyone is in agreement with the purpose of Scripture. Is it a theological textbook, an ancient history, a workbook for life, or perhaps a living encounter with God? In this interview, we explore the idea of Scripture as a sacrament, t...
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The Cordial Catholic213: An Evangelical's Best Arguments for Catholicism (w/ Austin Suggs)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my very good friend Austin Suggs, to share his perspectives on some of the best arguments for Catholicism.Austin is an Evangelical and the host of the extremely popular Gospel Simplicity YouTube channel where he's spoken with and learned from some of the best and brightest minds in Evangelical Christianity, Catholicism, and Eastern Orthodoxy. Austin shares what he's learned (so far) and which arguments for Catholicism he finds most compelling. Austin is a wonderful friend and I hope this is a truly enjoyable episode to...
2023-07-261h 11Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Catholic Vision for Work, Money, and Community (w/ Dr. Jacob Imam)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Our relationship with work, money, and community is deeply flawed. At least, that's the hypothesis we're testing in this interview. Specifically, we're exploring what a Christian, or more specifically, Catholic, alternative to our prevailing approaches to work, money, and community would look like. We talk about everything from reviving blue collar work, getting rid of insurance and investments, as well as the need to live in deep community. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr...
2023-06-231h 05Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe most DETAILED interview I've done on the papacy (w/ Erick Ybarra)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...This video is also brought to you by Fox N Sons coffee. For 15% off your oder of $25 or more, use the promo code "Gospel Simplicity" at http://www.foxnsons.comPerhaps no doctrine is more divisive than the papacy. As such, no matter where you find yourself in the Christian tradition, developing a better understanding of the papacy will help you interact with others better and deepen your understanding of the church. In...
2023-06-141h 29Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Centrality of Theosis in Eastern Orthodox Theology (w/ Seraphim Hamilton)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Theosis, or divinization/deification is a core Orthodox doctrine. But what does it really mean? In this video, Seraphim Hamilton breaks down the significance of theosis, showing how it affects doctrines from the veneration of icons and the communion of saints to its impact on the spiritual life. Crucially, he also unpacks how theosis is woven through the narrative of Scripture. He also talks about how theosis differs from Mormon conceptions of deification. And that's not even...
2023-04-101h 02Gospel Simplicity PodcastBiblical roots of Eastern Orthodox Liturgy (w/ Dr. Edith Humphrey)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWorship wars have been dividing churches for years. From debates over contemporary worship versus hymns or vernacular versus Latin, everyone seems to have an opinion on what a worship service/mass/liturgy should look like. But in this video we get to the heart of the matter, exploring what the Bible says about worship, and how that shaped early Christian liturgies and ultimately the Orthodox Divine Liturgy of today. Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://w...
2023-03-081h 09Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhat happens when Pentecostals recover the Great Tradition? (w/ Dr. Emilio Alvarez)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicitySacraments and Pentecostals might sound like oil and water to you, but in this video, Dr. Emilio Alvarez unpacks a movement of Pentecostals towards the Great Tradition to form Pentecostal Orthodoxy. In this video, we talk about what it means to be Pentecostal, and whether that can fall within the bounds of classical consensual orthodoxy. Whether you want to know more about Pentecostalism or are curious what it means to be a Pentecostal attracted to Church History...
2023-03-041h 00Gospel Simplicity PodcastHumility and Joy (w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityHumility is often praised and rarely practiced. Recently, Dr. Gavin Ortlund took on the unenviable job of attempting to write about humility, something he confesses leaves him only able to make jokes about. After all, how do you promote a book you wrote on humility? If anyone can do it, it's Gavin. In this video, Gavin and I explore his thoughts on humility, social media, and much more. You can find Dr. Ortlund's bo...
2023-02-2550 minGospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to the Anglo-Catholic Church (w/ Fr. Wesley Walker)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Is it Catholic? Protestant? Neither? If you're wondering what Anglo-Catholicism is, you're not alone. In this video, I'm joined by Fr. Wesley Walker to bring you all an introduction to Anglo-Catholicism. We discuss the Protestant and Catholic influences of Anglo-Catholicism, the history and devotional practices of the Anglo-Catholic Church, and much more. Of special interest for those discerning a church tradition. Fr. Wesley describes why he wouldn't necessarily talk a Catholic into being Anglo-Catholic but why he...
2023-02-041h 06Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Real History of St. Nicholas, and how he became Santa Claus (w/ Dr. Adam C. English)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicitySt. Nicholas of Myra was born in the 3rd century, in what is now Turkey. He rose to some prominence as a bishop, held a low profile at the Council of Nicaea, and was known locally as a great man. But none of that explains how he became associated around the world with the legendary figure who, with his flying reindeer, brings kids all around the world toys one night per year. In this interview, I'm joined...
2022-12-0353 minGospel Simplicity PodcastThe Theology of the Lord of the Rings (w/ Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityThe Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular series (epics?) of all time. With unforgettable characters and an enthralling heroes journey, its popularity is well-deserved. But is it nothing more than guilty pleasure? Should Christians busy themselves with more important things than reading about Hobbits? In this video, I'm joined by Orthodox priest and Tolkien enthusiast, Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, to talk all things LOTR. We cover everything from his favorite scene to his...
2022-10-151h 07Gospel Simplicity PodcastTransubstantiation, Sacrifice, and the Metaphysics of the Eucharist (w/ Cody Warta)Sponsors: This video is sponsored in part by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityThis video is also sponsored by ChristianMinistryEDU.org. Learn more about how you can gain the tools to pursue your faith-inspired future today at http://www.christianministryedu.orgLet's be honest, the presence of Christ in the eucharist can be hard to wrap your mind around. How can the host be the flesh and blood of Christ while looking, tasting, and smelling exactly like it did before the consecration? In this video...
2022-09-131h 10Gospel Simplicity PodcastOrthodoxy: The Fulfillment of African American Spirituality? (w/ Fr. Paul Abernathy)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhen people think of Eastern Orthodoxy, they often think of ancient traditions, incense, Greek culture, and so forth. Rarely is "African American Spirituality" on the list. That's why, when I heard of Fr. Paul Abernathy's book, The Prayer of a Broken Heart: An Orthodox Christian Reflection on African American Spirituality, I was instantly intrigued. In this video, Fr. Paul and I discuss everything from the history of African American spirituality to St. Moses the Black to the...
2022-08-0658 minGospel Simplicity PodcastThe Context and Meaning of the Cross: An Orthodox Perspective (w/ Dr. Eugenia Constantinou)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Sometimes familiarity can be the enemy of understanding. So it is, often times, with the crucifixion of Jesus. For so many of us, we've grown up hearing the story of Jesus' death on the cross, and we have an answer in our back pocket from Sunday school about why Jesus needed to die on the cross, but beyond that, we may not really understand all that much about what led to Jesus' death, what crucifixion entailed, and...
2022-04-201h 17Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhat Vatican II REALLY Teaches (w/ Fr. Blake Britton)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityFew things spark more internet controversy among Catholics than Vatican II. As many seek to be faithful to the tradition of the church, they wonder what to do with Vatican II, this council that seems to be the source of so many problems in the Church today. Whether it's irreverent liturgies or heterodox theology, Vatican II is seen by many to be the birthplace of many ills. However, in this video I'm joined by Fr. Blake Britton...
2022-02-111h 07Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe Medieval Mind of CS Lewis (w/ Dr. Jason Baxter)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityCS Lewis is beloved by Christians from across the spectrum of the Christian tradition for his erudite yet accessible apologetics and his winsome fiction writing. However, most people aren't familiar with a "third Lewis" which he himself saw foundational to his identity: Lewis the Medievalist. A celebrated scholar and Oxford Don, Lewis spent most of his life researching medieval texts and lecturing students on the importance of honing their Latin. In this interview, I'm joined by Dr...
2022-02-021h 09Gospel Simplicity PodcastAncient Spiritual Disciplines for the Modern World (w/ John Mark Comer)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by pastor and best-selling author, John Mark Comer, to discuss his brand new book, Live No Lies. In doing so, we talk about the spiritual battles that face Christians today and draw on ancient wisdom from the desert fathers as well as modern psychology to understand how we can find victory in Jesus in our battles against the flesh, the devil, and the world. Buy his book: https://amzn.to/3...
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The Cordial Catholic136: Why I'm Not Catholic (w/ Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity)In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by my good friend, YouTuber Austin Suggs from the wildly popular Gospel Simplicity channel to talk about why he isn't Catholic – after a year of asking questions about the Catholic faith. Austin stumbled into a world of digging deeply into questions of the ancient Christian faiths. From his experience of going to a Catholic Bible study, and then a Catholic Mass, he began to ask questions about Catholicism (and later, Orthodoxy). When I first had him on my show over a year ago, we talked about some of hi...
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2021-11-1059 minGospel Simplicity PodcastOrthodox views on Non-Orthodox Christians (w/ Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat do Orthodox Christians think of non-Orthodox Christians? In my investigation of Orthodoxy, I've received varied answers to this question, and in this video I talk with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about this question as well as the larger question, why be Orthodox? Fr. Andrew shares his thoughts on Protestants, Catholics, as well as opening up about some of the challenges facing Orthodoxy. We even get into the hot topic issue of internet orthodoxy. Enjoy!
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Basecamp: Into The DarkAustin Suggs- Catholics, Orthodox, & Gospel SimplicityAustin Suggs is loving across the lines with the work he does creating content on his YouTube channel Gospel Simplicity. There he can be seen going into Catholic and Orthodox settings and engaging people in fascinating interviews and conversations.
In this conversation, Austin and Jeremy talk about crossing lines of belief to better understand eachother, and to help others understand as well. Listen in and be encouraged!
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2021-10-1447 minBasecamp: Into The DarkAustin Suggs- Catholics, Orthodox, & Gospel SimplicityAustin Suggs is loving across the lines with the work he does creating content on his YouTube channel Gospel Simplicity. There he can be seen going into Catholic and Orthodox settings and engaging people in fascinating interviews and conversations.
In this conversation, Austin and Jeremy talk about crossing lines of belief to better understand eachother, and to help others understand as well. Listen in and be encouraged!
Check out Gospel Simplicity: https://www.youtube.com/c/GospelSimplicity
Follow ATAP on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allthings.allpeople/
Email Jeremy: Jeremy@allthingsallpeople...
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2021-10-0802 minGospel Simplicity PodcastThe Remarkable Life and Theology of Julian of Norwich (w/ Veronica Mary Rolf)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityJulian of Norwich is admired by theologians, feminists, historians, and everyone in between. She's a figure that's hard to pin down and whose influence can be seen from bumper stickers to Ph.D. dissertations. In this interview, Veronica Mary Rolf explains how Julian is both the most and least well-known Medieval woman. In doing so, she brings the theology and life of Julian of Norwich alive, revealing her to be much more than her famous saying (which...
2021-10-061h 11The Prying Priest PodcastAustin SuggsAfter working full-time at a large non-denominational church, Austin Suggs fell in love with teaching people to love and live out the message of the Bible, and this drove him to attend Moody Bible Institute where he is currently a theology major. This love for teaching also led to the start of his YouTube channel, Gospel Simplicity, where he has conversations about biblical and theological topics with people from across the spectrum of Christian traditions. His channel is known for its ecumenical outlook and the diversity of views represented. Gospel Simplicity is centered around the conviction that the gospel...
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TransfiguredAustin Suggs on his journey and the story of Gospel SimplicityAustin Suggs is the host of the wonderful youtube channel "Gospel Simplicity". We talked about his faith journey, the story of how he made his youtube channel, the curiosity of many evangelicals in older Christian traditions, and the future evangelicalism. Austin is a wonderful guy and I hope you will enjoy this interview and go and check out his channel.
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2021-09-2951 minGospel Simplicity PodcastAn Anabaptist Perspective on Church History (w/ David Bercot)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by David Bercot, an Anabaptist Church Historian, pastor, and writer who seeks to share the teachings, and even more so, the lifestyle, of the Early Church. After investigating church history, David went on a long journey from his Bible church, through the Anglican Church, and eventually into Anabaptist churches. While many studies of Church History focus on theology, Bercot has spent his career focusing on the lifestyle of the Early Church, and...
2021-09-291h 02Gospel Simplicity PodcastOrthodoxy, the Early Church, and Second Temple Judaism (w/ Fr. Stephen De Young)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Most Christians I know want to, in some way at least, model their faith off the faith of the Early Church. The problem, we struggle to get clarity on what exactly that means and would look like in real life. Something that exacerbates this problem is that many of us are unfamiliar with Second Temple Judaism; that is, we don't know much about the world from which the Early Church emerged. In this video, I sit down...
2021-08-291h 17Gospel Simplicity PodcastThe HEART of Protestant Theology (w/ Dr. Philip Cary)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat is the core of Protestantism? In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Phillip Cary, author of the fantastic book, The Meaning of Protestant Theology: Luther, Augustine, and the Gospel that Gives Us Christ. In it he dives deeply into the theology of Martin Luther, St. Augustine, and their philosophical influences. In doing so, he shows how the heart of Protestant theology, for Luther at least, is union with Christ. Personally, union with Christ is one of...
2021-08-051h 07Gospel Simplicity PodcastIconography, Symbolism, and Meaning (w/ Jonathan Pageau)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by Orthodox Iconographer, podcaster, and public intellectual, Jonathan Pageau to explore iconography, symbolism, and meaning. We tackle questions about how to interpret ancient texts, avoiding chronological snobbery, and how to move past our time's crisis of meaning. We also explore some of Jonathan's personal story, how he got into iconography, and what led him to the Orthodox church. Of course, we also talked about patterns and how to read the Bible while...
2021-07-271h 02Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhat Does the Catholic Church Teach about Justification? (w/ Jimmy Akin)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat does the Catholic church teach when it comes to the topic of Justification? If you're familiar with a bit of church history, you know that justification, and specifically the doctrine of justification by faith alone, sola fide, was at the heart of the Reformation. Churches have split, anathemas have been pronounced, and no small amount of ink has been shed on the topic of Justification. Since the Second Vatican Council, Protestants and Catholics have been participating...
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Let's Talk About It with Jacque and MeganUnity Between Catholics & Protestants: A Conversation with Austin Suggs from Gospel SimplicityIn this episode, Jacque and Megan talk with Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity. Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news that should be shared with as many people as possible. Austin creates content around biblical and … Read More Read More
2021-06-2846 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhat Transubstantiation ACTUALLY Is (w/ Dr. Brett Salkeld)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...What do Protestants and Catholics have in common when it comes to Transubstantiation? Well, for starters, most of each group tends to not fully understand what it means, even if they think it's really important. In this video, Dr. Brett Salkeld dives into the the true meaning of transubstantiation as well as the history of the doctrine with the hope of showing what problem the doctrine is trying to solve. In doing this, Dr. Salkeld shows that...
2021-06-241h 20Gospel Simplicity PodcastMoving Beyond Doubt and Disenchantment (w/ Dr. Richard Beck)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityDo you struggle with doubt? Or maybe, do you believe in God, but do you feel like this doesn't really change how you see the world? Even many Christians, according to Dr. Beck, live like atheists because we don't really expect God to show up in our lives. Gone are the days of seeing God at work all around us. Instead, now many of us, whether religious or not, live with a functionally materialistic, skeptical worldview. In...
2021-06-1857 minGospel Simplicity PodcastHow to be HOLY... and what that means (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link,https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity In our busy and distracted age, how can we cultivate a meaningful spiritual life? In this video I sit down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to talk about the spiritual life, specifically from a Catholic perspective. Furthermore, Fr. Mark-Mary shares not only a Catholic perspective on the spiritual life, but also a distinctively Franciscan approach. Fr. Mark-Mary introduces the crisis of our age as a crisis of prayer, and gives...
2021-06-1259 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhat Did Paul Mean by "Works of the Law?" Old, New, and Early Perspectives (w/ Dr. Matthew J. Thomas)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...What did Paul mean when he talked about "works of the law?" This question has divided interpreters for centuries, specifically in the Protestant discussion of sola fide. When Paul talks about being saved apart from works of the law, does he mean apart from ANY works, or apart from ceremonial works? This question not only caused division in the Reformation, but it has sparked debates between what has become known as the Old and New Perspectives on...
2021-06-031h 03Gospel Simplicity PodcastHistory of the Filioque Controversy (w/ Dr. Ed Siecienski)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIf you're like me, when you first heard about the filioque controversy, you might've been a bit perplexed as to how one Latin word could split the church in half. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Ed Siecienski, a leading expert on the history of the filioque to discuss the history of the controversy between Catholics and Orthodox on the procession of the Holy Spirit. Does the Spirit proceed from the Father or the Father AND...
2021-05-271h 15Gospel Simplicity PodcastOrthodox Ecclesiology and What that Means for Orthodox and Catholic Reunion (w/ Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...What is Orthodox Ecclesiology? For outsiders, it may seem that the Orthodox Church is structured the same way as the Catholic Church, just without a pope. However, in this video, Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, author of His Broken Body, walks us through the Eucharistic Ecclesiology of the Orthodox Church. He contrasts this with the more institutional model of the Catholic Church, as well as exploring what this means for ecumenical work between Catholics and Orthodox. It's a fascinating co...
2021-05-121h 03Gospel Simplicity PodcastLearning to Love the Lord's Prayer (w/ Dr. Wesley Hill)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...For many of us, the Lord's Prayer was the first prayer we ever learned. Some people have been praying it every day since they were young. However, sometimes familiarity can lead to boredom. Maybe for you the Lord's Prayer has just become dull. Maybe it's nothing more than mindless repetition. In this video, I talk with Dr. Wesley Hill about what we can learn from the Lord's Prayer, and how we might begin to love the Lord's Pr...
2021-05-0554 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhat the Bible ACTUALLY Teaches about Demons (w/ Dr. Michael Heiser)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...When you hear the word demons, you most likely think of red, supernatural figures with horns and pitch forks, or at least, if you do, you're not alone. Here's the thing: nowhere does the Bible describe demons like that. Furthermore, we often talk of demons as fallen angels, but (spoiler alert), you're going to be hard-pressed to find that idea in the Bible as well. The truth is, a lot of what we believe about demons doesn't co...
2021-04-281h 11Gospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to Divine Simplicity (w/ Fr. Gregory Pine)What does it mean for God to be simple, and could someone please explain it to me in a simple way? These are questions that have been on my mind, and if you watch my videos, they might be things you're interested in as well. In this video, I talk with Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican priest and Ph. D. candidate as well as a frequent guest of both Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining, about what the Catholic church means when it claims that God is simple and why the dogma of Divine Simplicity matters. I hope you enjoy...
2021-04-261h 00Gospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to the Jesus Prayer (w/ Frederica Mathewes-Green)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos.... At the heart of the Orthodox spiritual life is the Jesus Prayer. However, despite it's popularization through books like The Way of the Pilgrim, the Jesus Prayer remains unknown to many Christians in the West. In this video, Orthodox convert and writer Frederica Mathewes-Green shares what the Jesus Prayer is, where the Jesus Prayer comes from, and how you can incorporate the Jesus Prayer into your life in such a way that it transforms your relationship with Go...
2021-04-141h 01Gospel Simplicity PodcastLearning to Pray the Ignatian Examen (w/ Fr. Mark Thibodeaux)This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos.... In this video, we continue our series on prayer by diving into a classic Catholic prayer: the Ignatian Prayer of Examen. It's one thing to investigate Christian traditions on a theological level, but I think it's equally important to look into the spiritual practices of Christian groups. After all, there's a link between how we pray and how we believe: lex orandi, lex credendi. That's why I'm so excited to bring you this video on the prayer of...
2021-04-0758 minGospel Simplicity PodcastWhat the Bible Is and ISN'T with Tim Mackie (Co-founder of Bible Project)In this video, Dr. Tim Mackie and I explore the question of what is the Bible, what isn't the Bible, where did the Bible come from, and how should we read the Bible? Tim is the co-founder of Bible Project, one of the world's most popular theology channels. In this video, Tim shares how Bible Project started, what the journey has been like, and what the future holds for Bible Project. Of special interest to my audience, Tim and I discuss what Bible Project has to offer for Catholics and Orthodox Christians as well as the ecumenical outlook of...
2021-04-011h 06Gospel Simplicity PodcastAn Introduction to Theosis (w/ Jay Dyer)Hold up, did someone say we become GOD?? If you're like me, the first time you heard this, you were a bit concerned. As an evangelical, the concept of theosis can seem more than a bit foreign. In this video with Orthodox apologist Jay Dyer, we talk about what theosis is (and isn't) and in doing so we explore differences between Eastern and Western approaches to theology. The conversation includes discussion of the essence-energies distinction, monasticism, ways in which Protestants and Orthodox are similar (and different) and much more. I hope you enjoy it!Check out Jay's...
2021-03-251h 06Gospel Simplicity PodcastDon't Just Read the Bible, PRAY the Bible (w/ Dr. Don Whitney)In this video, Dr. Don Whitney shares insights from years of teaching biblical spirituality about how you can have a more meaningful prayer life through praying the Bible. You read that right. Reading the Bible is great, but have you ever prayed the Bible? After seeing this transform his own prayer life and the lives of countless students at seminary, Dr. Don Whitney decided it was time to write a book on this spiritual discipline to share it with the world. In this interview, we discuss how you can have a deeper and more meaningful prayer life through praying...
2021-03-1759 minGospel Simplicity PodcastDefining and DEFENDING Sola Scriptura (w/ Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer)At the heart of the Protestant Reformation is the conviction that Scripture alone is the infallible source for the Christian faith. Perhaps no doctrine is more fundamental to the divide between Protestants and Catholics/Orthodox than sola scriptura. No small amount of ink has been used, not to mention the blood shed, in the debate over this Protestant principle. In this episode, I'm joined by prolific Evangelical scholar Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer who is well known for his influential works on hermeneutics and Scripture. We talk about his book, Biblical Authority After Babel, and ask questions like, "what does it...
2021-03-111h 01Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhy the Essence-Energies Distinction is CRUCIAL to Orthodox Theology (w/ Dr. David Bradshaw)The first time I heard about the debate between Absolute Divine Simplicity and the Essence-Energies distinction, I must confess, it all seemed a bit like something that only theologians with WAY too much time on their hands debate. I figured I'd leave the philosophical theology to the scholastics and be on my merry way. However, the more I learned, the more I thought I should at least have a cursory understanding of the issue. Then I sat down with Dr. Bradshaw. In this interview, he showed just how important the Essence-Energies distinction is, and how this affects a whole...
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Generation Vatican 2Interview – Austin Suggs – Gospel Simplicity
I interview Austin Suggs of Gospel Simplicity on his exposure to various forms of Christianity. We talk about his university, the commodification of salvation, Truth and Beauty as transcendentals, and what it means to be a part of The Church. He also gave his honest opinion on what he has gained from his various exposures and what he sees is missing in some forms of Protestantism. Unfortunately, we only had time to cover about half of what I wanted to talk about – maybe we’ll get together again in the near future!Go check out his channel
2021-02-2600 minGospel Simplicity PodcastINTENSE Discussion on the Papacy (Cordial Catholic x Gospel Simplicity Crossover)Do Catholic arguments for the papacy hold up under scrutiny? In this passionate yet cordial dialogue between Dr. Gavin Ortlund and Joe Heschmeyer, the arguments for the papacy are examined in detail, including was there was a bishop in Rome in the first century? Is apostolic succession valid? What evidence is there for a three-fold office in the church? Was Peter head of the apostles? And so much more. These two were able to go back and forth, delving into Scripture, the Church Fathers, and the modern definitions of papal infallibility and universal jurisdiction. Dr. Gavin Ortlund:
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The Cordial Catholic098: Is the Papacy True? (w/ Joe Heschmeyer, Dr. Gavin Ortlund, and Austin Suggs)In our second crossover episode, I'm joined by Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity as we host an incredible conversation with Joe Heschmeyer and Dr. Gavin Ortlund on the papacy: The Pope. Did Christ intend to establish a Church with the Pope at its head? What do we find in the Early Church Fathers? Did the first Christians believe in a Pope? Is it clear from the Bible? Tradition? These questions, and many more, are tackled in this sprawling and deeply engaging conversation between two incredibly cordial, articulate, and intelligent Christian thinkers. Austin and I were ab...
2021-02-241h 56Gospel Simplicity PodcastHas Christianity Gotten Too EASY? (w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker)Can a Catholic Priest and an Evangelical theology student agree on the gospel? In this video, Fr. Dwight Longenecker and I discuss the question of why so many Christians are leaving the faith, and Fr. Dwight gives the intriguing idea that it's not because Christianity has become too difficult, but rather that Christianity has become too weak, too easy, and that the true Gospel has been replaced with a gospel of Moral Therapeutic Deism. Learn more about Fr. Dwight: https://dwightlongenecker.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://ww...
2021-02-1928 minGospel Simplicity PodcastLife of a Married Catholic Priest (w/ Fr. Dwight Longenecker)For many people, "married Catholic priest" is going to sound like a bit of an oxymoron. After all, don't Catholic priests have to take a vow of celibacy? In this video, I talk with Fr. Dwight Longenecker, a former Anglican who converted to Roman Catholicism and was ordained into the Roman Catholic priesthood, all while being a husband and father. In this video we explore why the Catholic church allows some married priests, whether the Catholic church will ever reverse their discipline of celibate priesthood, and what it's like to be a married priest. We had a great time...
2021-02-1229 minGospel Simplicity PodcastAn Evangelical Theology Professor's Thoughts on CatholicismDo Evangelicals think Catholics are Christians? Today I'm joined by Dr. Gregg R. Allison of Southern Seminary to discuss his thoughts on Catholicism. Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMerch: http://www.teespring.com/stores/gospe...Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli......
2021-02-0453 minGospel Simplicity PodcastA Protestant talks to Catholics Experts on Mary (w/ William Albrecht and Fr. Christiaan Kappes) In this episode, I talk with William Albrecht and Fr. Christiaan Kappes about Mary. In this conversation, we focus on what the Bible has to say about Mary. Often times, conversations on Mary center around tradition, and while that's a worthwhile conversation, if Protestants and Catholics want to find common ground on Mary, it's essential that we look to the Bible and see what Scripture teaches about Mary. Is it enough to merit the Marian dogmas? Are the Marian dogmas Biblical or are they all blown way out of proportion? After all, what does the Bible even say about M...
2021-01-271h 36Gospel Simplicity PodcastA Deep Dive into Orthodox Theology (w/ Fr. Peter Heers)In this episode Fr. Peter Heers shares an Orthodox perspective on Scripture, Tradition, Councils, and Authority. Keep up with Fr. Peter Heers:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/orthodoxethosWebsite: https://www.orthodoxethos.comOnline Lectures: https://www.patreon.com/frpeterheersPublishing: https://www.uncutmountainpress.comBiographical info: https://saintkosmas.org/about-fr-peter-heersAcademia: https://hts.academia.edu/FrPeterHeersDThAmazon author’s page: https://www.amazon.com/Fr.-Peter-Alban-Heers/e/B00Y938IQ2Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity...
2021-01-221h 28Gospel Simplicity PodcastDoes Church History Lead to Catholicism?Whose side is church history on? Can you be deep in history and remain a Protestant? In this lively discussion, Dr. Gavin Ortlund and Joe Heschmeyer square off on this important topic.Dr. Gavin Ortlund: http://www.gavinortlund.comJoe Heschmeyer:http://www.shamelesspopery.comThe Cordial Catholic:https://podcast.thecordialcatholic.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMerch: teespring.com/stores/gospelsimplicityFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...Twitter:
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The Cordial Catholic092: Does Studying Church History Make You Catholic? (w/ Joe Heschmeyer, Dr. Gavin Ortlund, and Austin Suggs)In this very special crossover episode, I'm joined by Austin Suggs from Gospel Simplicity as we host an incredible conversation with Joe Heschmeyer and Dr. Gavin Ortlund on the question of, "Being Deep in History...". Can a Protestant study the Church Fathers and remain Protestant? What does the Catholic do when they encounter Early Christians who don't sound very Catholic – or Catholic doctrine and dogma that doesn't seem to be found in Early Christianity. These questions, and many more, are tackled in this sprawling and deeply engaging conversation between two incredibly cordial, articulate, and intelligent Ch...
2021-01-131h 41Gospel Simplicity PodcastWhat is the Catholic Magisterium and is it Biblical?As an outsider looking in, the magisterium is one of the most distinctive features of Catholicism. In this video, I talk with Michael Lofton of Reason and Theology about the Catholic magisterium, what it is, and how it works. We discuss layers of authority within the magisterium, important distinctions about magisterial authority, and perhaps most importantly, Michael Lofton presents biblical and historical arguments for the Catholic magisterium. Follow Michael: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z-...Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMerch: http://www.teespring.com/stores/gospe...
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