Gospel Simplicity Podcast

Austin Suggs
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The Gospel Simplicity Podcast is centered around the conviction that the gospel is really good news. Here you will find conversations with Christians from various traditions as we seek to unpack the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel. Gospel Simplicity is known for ecumenical dialogue that is charitable and open to learning from people with whom you might disagree. We believe that God desires for his Church to be one, united in love for God and neighbor, and on mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Jesus and the Fulfillment of the Jewish Law | Dr. Paul Sloan

    In this conversation, Dr. Paul Sloan discusses the relationship between Jesus and the law, challenging common misconceptions about the Pharisees and the nature of ritual purity. He emphasizes that Jesus' teachings and actions should be understood within the context of Israel's restoration and the covenantal framework established in the Old Testament. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the law not as a means of works righteousness but as a reflection of God's covenantal love and grace. In this conversation, Paul Sloan discusses the relationship between Christ, the law, and the concept of restoration in the context of eschatology. He emphasizes that Christ's ministry is a fulfillment of the law rather than an abolition, and that the restoration of Israel involves a new heart and obedience to the Torah. The conversation also explores the implications for Gentiles regarding the law, particularly in light of Acts 15, where the early church debated the obligations of Gentile believers. Sloan argues that while the law remains significant, its application differs for Jews and Gentiles, and he highlights the importance of understanding Paul's writings in this context. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com Buy the book: https://amzn.to/4sRM0cd Dr. Sloan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-jewish-law/id1791111864 Follow Dr. Sloan on X: https://x.com/paulthomasloan About the Guest: Paul Sloan, Ph.D. (University of St. Andrew's) is Associate Professor of Theology at Houston Christian University. He is the author of Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism. His research interests include the literature of the New Testament and 2nd Temple Judaism. Current research focuses on Leviticus, the sacrificial system, and sacred space, and the reception of those motifs in 2nd Temple texts. 00:00 Introduction to Jesus and the Law 06:19 Understanding the Role of the Pharisees 13:44 Ritual Purity and Impurity Explained 24:43 Jesus' Authority and Restoration Eschatology 42:57 The Restoration and Eschatological Agenda 45:04 Christ's Fulfillment of the Law 46:27 Obedience to the Torah in the New Covenant 51:03 The Role of Gentiles in the Law 53:33 Acts 15: The Council and Its Implications 01:05:01 Understanding Paul and the Law Support the show

    1hr 24min

  2. 21 APR

    Historical Anglican Theology and Modern Debates | Sean Luke

    In this interview, I'm joined by Sean Luke of  @anglicanaesthetics to discuss how historic Anglican theology can address some of our contemporary debates about sola scriptura, Protestantism, and more. We discuss whether Anglicans really believe in sola scriptura, how Anglicans have viewed historic schisms, and whether the development of the Church of England was itself schismatic. Prepare to come out of this interview with a long reading list! Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com Find Sean on Substack: https://substack.com/@anglicanaesthetics Books Mentioned:  Richard Hooker - Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity: https://amzn.to/4tFes1F William Chillingworth - The Religion of the Protestants: https://amzn.to/4cDpxun John Tillotson - The Rule of Faith:  00:00 Introduction 02:00 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Thought 03:50 The Role of Tradition and Ecumenism 06:59 Historical Anglican Approaches to Church Authority 12:45 The Church Schism and Anglican Continuity 20:45 The Caroline Divines and Anglican Identity 28:45 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Debates 40:55 The Authority of Scripture and Church Tradition 50:40 The Discontinuity and Continuity of the Rule of Faith 01:00:48 Recommended Resources and Final Thoughts Support the show

    1hr 5min

  3. 21 APR

    Rethinking the Atonement and the Meaning of Sacrifice | Dr. David Moffitt

    In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. David Moffitt, one of the world's leading experts on the atonement and the book of Hebrews. We discuss how the ascension is a critical, yet overlooked, part of Christ's atoning work, how misunderstanding Jewish sacrifice causes us to misunderstand the cross, and why Hebrews is every bit as important as Romans for understanding the atonement.  Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com Buy the book: https://amzn.to/3OEKmwe About the Guest: Dr. David Moffitt’s research focuses on the variety of ways the earliest Christians understood Jesus and their own identities in relation to Jewish scripture, practices, and beliefs. His core areas of ongoing research concern the Epistle to the Hebrews, the ways this early Christian sermon develops claims about Jesus’s person in high-priestly and sacrificial terms, and ancient practices of and beliefs about sacrifice. Beyond Hebrews, Prof. Moffitt has particular interests in the ways the early Christian confession of Jesus’s resurrection and ascension influence the theologies of the various books of the New Testament. Learn more: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/people/dm206/ 00:00 Introduction to Atonement and Hebrews 04:19 The Role of Hebrews in Atonement Discussions 10:47 Broad vs. Narrow Understanding of Atonement 16:17 The Significance of the Ascension in Atonement 26:35 Ongoing Ministry of Christ and Its Implications 31:41 The Significance of Jesus' Death and Resurrection 36:41 Early Church Fathers and the Interpretation of Hebrews 41:02 Understanding Sacrifice in the Context of Atonement 50:21 The Multifaceted Nature of Atonement 59:50 The Ongoing Intercession of Christ Support the show

    1hr 3min

  4. 6 APR

    The State of Sola Scriptura Debates | Kevin Fernandez

    In this interview, I'm joined by Kevin Fernandez of  ⁨@SinceAD33⁩ for a friendly discussion about the current state of the sola scriptura debate to see if there are ways in which Protestants and Catholics can productively move the conversation forward. And part of moving forward, we find, is looking backwards, retrieving the best of the past for fruitful discussion in the present. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com 00:00 - Where we're at 05:06 - Learning from the Past 11:19 - The Real Differences 17:12 - Infallibility 25:15 - The Role of the Magisterium 34:14 - Is this Getting Too Complicated? 44:13 - The Trouble with Contradictions 55:21 - How to Debate Well 01:05:11 - Going Deeper Support the show

    1hr 10min

  5. 30 MAR

    Is Infallible Dogma Necessary for Christianity? | Fr. James Dominic Rooney

    In this interview, I'm joined by Fr. James Dominic Rooney O.P. to discuss the role of infallibility and dogma in Christianity based upon his book, Whoever Hears You Hears Me? In essence, Fr. JD argues that all Christians--not just Catholics--need some form of infallibility to make their theological systems work. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity... Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com About the Guest: Fr. James Dominic Rooney is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University whose work is primarily in metaphysics, medieval philosophy, Chinese philosophy (程朱理学), and philosophy of religion.  He is also a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Albert the Great (Chicago, IL) and a Catholic priest. Support the show

    1hr 9min

  6. 16 MAR

    Catholic Professor Presses Me on Liberal Protestantism

    In this interview, I'm joined once again by my good friend, Dr. Barnabas Aspray. This time, we're picking up a conversation we've been having for sometime offline about whether liberal Protestantism is the most consistent form of Protestantism. In other words, does the Reformation naturally lead to Liberal Protestantism? Note, when we talk about Liberal Protestantism, we're not talking about the hot button issues of the 21st century, but more so the academics of the 19th and 20th century who rejected or rethought fundamental categories of Christian orthodoxy. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, show notes, ad-free episodes and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com About the Guest: Barnabas Aspray (PhD, Cambridge) is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore, USA. He is the author of Ricœur at the Limits of Philosophy (CUP, 2022) and On the Significance of Religion for Immigration Policy  (Routledge, 2025). He is a columnist for Seen & Unseen magazine and host of Faith at the Frontiers podcast. Barney's Podcast: https://faithatthefrontiers.com/ Support the show

    1hr 25min

  7. 9 MAR

    An Introduction to Orthodox Social Teaching | Dr. Dylan Pahman

    In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Dylan Pahman to discuss Orthodox Social Teaching. To that end, we discuss the practicalities of implementing St. Basil's ethics of wealth and poverty, how Christians should think about economics, why capitalism hasn't been all bad, and what Orthodox emphasis on asceticism can contribute to Catholic and Protestant social teaching. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4udUiwJ Want to support the channel? Here's how! Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/ About the Guest: Dylan Pahman, Ph.D., is a research fellow at the Acton Institute and founder and president of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute. He is author of The Kingdom of God and the Common Good (Ancient Faith, 2025) and Foundations of a Free & Virtuous Society (Acton, 2017). With John Pinheiro, he is also coeditor of The Christian Roots of American Liberty (Acton, forthcoming in 2026), a sourcebook charting the prehistory of American founding principles through the ancient, medieval, and early modern worlds. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4sF8Dku Learn more: https://cabasilasinstitute.org/ Support the show

    1hr 2min

  8. 2 MAR

    Talking about Fairytales, Fiction, and Culture with Deacon Nicholas Kotar

    In this interview I'm joined by Deacon Nicholas Kotar to discuss Russian fairytales, the elements of good fiction, why fantasy has lost its way, and how the stories we tell shape our cultures. Pre-Order my debut novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4aF9bze Want to support the channel? Here's how! Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/ Nicholas Kotar is a deacon in the Orthodox Church, an author of epic fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales, a writing instructor and speaker, and a freelance translator from Russian to English. Learn more about his work: https://nicholaskotar.com/ *Links in the description may be affiliate links, in which I receive a small commission when people use those links to make a purchase. Support the show

    1hr 4min
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The Gospel Simplicity Podcast is centered around the conviction that the gospel is really good news. Here you will find conversations with Christians from various traditions as we seek to unpack the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel. Gospel Simplicity is known for ecumenical dialogue that is charitable and open to learning from people with whom you might disagree. We believe that God desires for his Church to be one, united in love for God and neighbor, and on mission to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to all people.

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  • Creator
    Austin Suggs
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Gospel Simplicity Podcast
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