Gospel Simplicity Podcast

After 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, deconstruction, and much more. 

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In 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. 

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In 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. 

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In 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.

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In 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/3U9FkHZ
You can find his book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God, here: https://amzn.to/3zxuvIz

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In 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/4ehJHIW
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Love 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.org

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In 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.

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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 assurance. The discussion concludes with a reflection on denominational identity and the need for Protestants to rediscover their rich historical roots.

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00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Protestantism as a Renewal Movement within the Church
06:27 - The Catholicity of the Church and Institutional Exclusivism
10:45 - Infallibility and Authority in Protestantism
19:18 - Assurance through the Ministry of the Holy Spirit
36:02 - Denominational Identity and Rediscovering Protestant Roots
39:25 - Finding a Joyful Protestant Identity
56:04 - Understanding Accretions in the Church
01:00:50 - Exploring Apostolic Succession
01:07:04 - Evaluating Scholarly Claims
01:11:18 - Distinguishing Valid and Necessary Offices
01:18:00 - The Role of Divine Guidance in Doctrinal Development
01:23:00 - Icon Veneration
01:35:00 - The Bodily Assumption of Mary
01:52:57 - The Strengths of Protestantism
01:55:18 - The Emphasis on Sola Scriptura

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In 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. 

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About 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, and I wanted to share that with as many people as possible. The channel has grown and changed over time, but that central conviction has never changed. Today, we make content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.

About the host:
Austin Suggs holds a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing an MA in Liberal Arts with a focus in Theology and Philosophy from St. John's College, Annapolis. He has served in the local church in a number of ways, including as a full-time staff member,, teacher, church planter, and more. Today, he resides outside of Baltimore with his wife Eliza. 

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Music:
Bowmans Root - Isaac Joel
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00:00 - Intro
02:52 - Source of the myths
07:00 - Trends in misunderstandings
13:36 - The Dark Ages
21:18 - The Crusades
26:52 - The Glory of the Crusades
33:10 - The Sacking of Constantinople
43:00 - The Inquisition
52:15 - Torture in the Inquisition
1:01:16 - What to do when we're scandalized by history
1:05:19 - Final Four 

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