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. 3D AGO

    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

    1h 5m

  2. 4D AGO

    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

    1h 3m

  3. APR 6

    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

    1h 10m

  4. MAR 30

    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

    1h 9m

  5. MAR 16

    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

    1h 25m

  6. MAR 9

    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

    1h 2m

  7. MAR 2

    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

    1h 4m

  8. FEB 23

    Advice for Lent, Sins of Speech, and Harry Potter with Fr. Gregory Pine, OP

    In this interview I'm joined by Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, to discuss his new book Training the Tongue. Over the course of this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about Lent, AI, Humor, Fraternal Correction, and, naturally, Harry Potter. 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/ About Fr. Gregory Pine, OP: Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., is an Assistant Professor of Dogmatic and Moral Theology at the Dominican House of Studies and the Assistant Director of the Thomistic Institute. He was ordained a priest in 2016 and holds a doctorate from the University of Fribourg (Switzerland). He is the author of several books including Prudence, Your Eucharistic Identity, and Training the Tongue. He is a regular contributor to several podcasts including Godsplaining and Catholic Classics. Fr. Gregory's Book: https://stpaulcenter.com/trainingthetongue Find Fr. Gregory on Social Media:  ⁨@StPaulCenter⁩    ⁨@Godsplaining⁩     ⁨@ThomisticInstitute⁩ @Emmaus Road Publishing @DominicanFriars *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

    1h 40m
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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
    124
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Gospel Simplicity Podcast
  • Show Website
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