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. 6d ago

    Is the Trinity a "Salvation Issue?"

    I believe the Christian doctrine of the Trinity is true. But is that the same as saying it's a "salvation issue?" In Evangelical parlance, "salvation issues" are essentially those things you have to believe to be saved. They're similar to "dogmas" in other traditions. In this video, I explore the question of whether or not the doctrine of the trinity fits this description. Part of exploring this question involves exploring the nature of faith, the function of dogmas, and how the doctrine of the trinity relates to salvation. Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimage Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Recommended Resources: The Christian Doctrine of God by T. F. Torrance: https://link.amazon/B0cE7mEdd Justification and the Churches by Gerald Hiestand: https://link.amazon/B0ewCemPD On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B0hjn2O1X Letters to Serapion by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B09Cj6O90 Veritatis Splendor by Pope St. John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_06081993_veritatis-splendor.html 00:00 Salvation Issues 02:37 The Nature of Faith 05:06 Trust and Assent 06:16 Understanding Dogma 10:59 Trinity and Salvation 17:21 Are Only Trinitarians Saved? Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase. Support the show

  2. Oct 20

    Does the Bible Teach the Trinity?

    People often ask if the Bible teaches the doctrine of the Trinity OR is it a later development. But what if it's both? In this video, I lay out a basic case for how we can find the component parts of trinitarian doctrine in Scripture while also arguing that a fully mature trinitarian theology requires development. And that's ok! Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimage Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Books Mentioned: Putting Jesus in His Place: https://link.amazon/B00yx12Zb Works on the Spirit: https://link.amazon/B00MDyyMe 00:00 Framework 03:22 Monotheism 04:55 The Father is God 06:48 The Son is God 17:05 The Spirit is God 22:46 Distinction of Persons 25:35 Development of Doctrine  Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase. Support the show

  3. Oct 12

    Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Something Protestant and Catholics Can Agree On? | Dr. Matthew Bates

    In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Bates to discuss his work on Justification, specifically the idea of salvation by allegiance alone and its implications for Protestant-Catholic debates. Books Discussed: Salvation by Allegiance Alone: https://link.amazon/B01RY8dSH Beyond the Salvation Wars: https://link.amazon/B08Xp3Wu2 Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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: Matthew W. Bates (PhD, Notre Dame) is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary with expertise on the gospel and salvation. His book Why the Gospel? (Eerdmans, 2024) won the Christianity Today award in popular theology and was Outreach magazine’s “Resource of the Year” in theology and Bible. His acclaimed academic titles include Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017) and The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015). He also co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast. 00:00 Salvation by Allegiance 04:53 What Is Faith? 14:41 Christ as King 20:48 Embodied Allegiance 28:06 Ecumenical Implications 38:23 Where Catholics Go Wrong 49:45 Baptism and Allegiance 55:41 Where Protestants Go Wrong 01:00:47 Going Deeper *Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you. Support the show

  4. Oct 5

    What Did the Early Church Believe about Mary? | Suan Sonna

    In this episode, I'm joined by Catholic apologist and repeat guest, Suan Sonna, to discuss Mary's role in the Early Church. Specifically, we're looking at some sources that I didn't bring up in my own video on the historical record for Marian doctrine and devotion in the early church. These sources include the Odes of Solomon, the Sibylline Oracles, and more. Along the way, we also talk at length about historical methodology and how history and theology intersect. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 The Backstory 01:54 Ascension of Isaiah 06:08 History vs. Dogma 16:30 Odes of Solomon 26:00 "Gnosticism"? 35:13 Irenaeus 45:52 Sibylline Oracles 01:05:48 Gregory Thaumaturgus? *Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you. Support the show

  5. Sep 28

    The History of the Book of Common Prayer | Rev. Dr. Matthew Olver and Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings

    In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Matthew Olver and the Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings to discuss their book, Turning Points in Prayer Book History which traces the development of the Book of Common Prayer over the centuries.  Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Read the Book: https://link.amazon/B025gMLW8 00:00 What Would Cranmer Think? 10:14 Elizabethan Compromise 16:03 Via Media Theology 22:46 The Importance of Rubrics 32:54 Optionality in Liturgy 44:57 English vs. Scottish BCP 56:00 What's Next? *Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you. Support the show

  6. Sep 25

    Did Nominalism Undermine Protestantism? | A Dialogue with Dr. Barnabas Aspray and Dr. Matthew Thomas

    In this episode, I'm joined by two repeat guests, Dr. Matthew Thomas and Dr. Barnabas Aspray. I've had the pleasure of getting to know both of these men over the last few years, and for almost the entirety of that time, they've insisted that I read one book: The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism by Fr. Louis Bouyer. Finally, after much delay, I've read the book, and the three of us sat down to discuss not only this book, but also two main ideas: 1. Nominalism is at the root of the negative aspects of the Reformation. 2. All the positive aspects of the Reformation can be found within the Catholic Church. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Read the Book: https://link.amazon/B09FL1iyu Guest Links: Barney's Podcast:  @FaithattheFrontiers  About Barney: https://stmarys.edu/staff/dr-barnabas-aspray/ About Matt: https://dspt.edu/matthew-thomas/ 00:00 The Backstory 11:50 Bouyer's Main Idea 19:47 Reformation Nominalism? 31:25 Still Nominalist? 39:26 What is Nominalism? 46:27 Anglican Exception? 01:07:29 My Reservations *Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you. Support the show

  7. Sep 14

    How the Lectionary Teaches Us to Read Scripture | Rev. Dr. Michael Niebauer

    In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Michael Niebauer to discuss his new book, From Word to Worship, which is all about learning to read the Bible in accord with the lectionary, noticing the way it connects Scripture and presents it as a unified story with Christ at the center. Over the course of the conversation, we cover things like hermeneutics, preaching advice, the history of the lectionary, and much more. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Guest Links: Read the book: https://link.amazon/B0j1PA3cV Substack: https://substack.com/@michaelniebauer 00:00 What is a Lectionary? 08:59 How are Readings Selected? 14:34 The Church Calendar 21:01 Three Year vs. One Year 26:50 Don't Just Preach the Gospel Text 30:20 Doctrine and Exegesis 36:41 The Church's Book 45:50 Examples 50:45 Living the Text 58:30 Preaching Advice *Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you. Support the show

  8. Sep 7

    A Defense of American Evangelicalism | Bonnie Kristian

    In this episode, I'm joined by Bonnie Kristian to discuss her new book, In Defense of Evangelicalism: A Response to its Cultured Despisers. Over the course of the interview, we discuss what makes Evangelicalism unique, why its become a punching bag in American discourse, its entanglement with politics, and much more. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9 Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, 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 Guest Links: Read the book:https://amzn.to/3VfDtEw Find Bonnie on Substack: https://substack.com/@bonniekristian 00:00 Why Now? 03:30 What is Evangelicalism? 18:43 Cultural Criticism of Evangelicals 24:14 Evangelical Self-Criticism 27:27 Evangelical Egalitarians 33:30 Tackiness 40:49 Global vs. American Evangelicalism 45:00 Evangelical Politics 51:29 One Thing to Know about Evangelicals Support the show

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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
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Gospel Simplicity Podcast
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