Gospel Simplicity Podcast

Austin Suggs
  • 4.9 (61)
  • CHRISTIANITY
  • UPDATED BIWEEKLY

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. 1D AGO

    How to Read the Bible Like the Church Fathers | Dr. Brandon Smith

    In this interview I'm joined by Dr. Brandon Smith to discuss his book, Taught by God: Ancient Hermeneutics for the Modern Church. We talk about how Christians have read Scripture over the course of history, what we can learn from the way the Fathers, the Reformers, and others read Scripture. We also talk about what this looks like in a Protestant context. Smith earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, an M.A. in Theological and Biblical Studies from Criswell College, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Ridley College (Melbourne). He is the author of numerous books, book contributions, and journal articles. His books include The Trinity in the Book of Revelation (IVP Academic, 2022), The Biblical Trinity (Lexham, 2023), and Taught by God (B&H Academic, 2024). Read the Book: https://amzn.to/4qcvdQ6 Check out his channel:  @churchgrammar 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/ Support the show

    1h 2m

  2. DEC 15

    An Orthodox Perspective on the Papacy and Early Ecclesiology | Craig Truglia

    In this interview I'm joined by Craig Truglia to discuss his book, The Rise and Fall of the Papacy, in which he goes through the evidence for and against the papacy century by century throughout the first millennium of the church. Over the course of the conversation, we discuss the nature and extent of the Bishop of Rome's role in the early church, whether there was a bishop in Rome during the first century, and much more. Read the Book: https://amzn.to/4pXQJYw Craig's Channel:  @OrthodoxChristianTheology 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/ Support the show

    1h 9m

  3. DEC 8

    An Introduction to Eucharistic Ecclesiology | Dr. Richard DeClue

    In this interview I'm joined by Dr. Richard DeClue, Professor of Theology at the Word on Fire Institute, to discuss Catholic ecclesiology. Specifically, we dive into the idea of eucharistic ecclesiology which looks at ecclesiology through the lens of the eucharist. Along the way, we discuss what implications this has for ecumenism, and how this illuminates why Orthodox churches are considered churches while Protestant churches are "ecclesial communions" according to Catholic teaching. Dr. DeClue's Articles on these Topics: https://archive.stpaulcenter.com/05-nv-12-1-declue/ https://www.ect.org/en/article/eucharistic-ecclesiology?previousUri=%2Farticles%3F%23alphabetized 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/ Support the show

    1h 4m

  4. DEC 1

    Growing Old and Dying in Christ | Fr. Ron Rolheiser

    In this interview I'm joined by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser to discuss how our Christian spirituality changes with age, and what we need most in our final years of life.  Ronald Rolheiser, O.M.I., is President-Emeritus of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio Texas, where he remains a full-time faculty member and Professor of Spirituality. In 1982, he began writing a column “In Exile” which is carried in Catholic newspapers worldwide. He is the author of many award-winning books including The Holy Longing and Sacred Fire, and his newest book Insane for the Light is now available. Read his new book: https://amzn.to/4rwo9iA Learn more about Fr. Ron: https://ronrolheiser.com 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/ Support the show

    56 min

  5. NOV 25

    Is the Bible Clear? A Protestant-Catholic Dialogue with Casey Chalk

    In this episode, I'm joined in-person by Casey Chalk, author of The Obscurity of Scripture, to discuss the topic of perspicuity. Along the way, we examine what the doctrine means, how much it covers, and whether the Catholic paradigm works better.  Get the book: stpaulcenter.com/obscurityofscripture 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/ Support the show

    1h 36m

  6. NOV 17

    Should Christians Be Pro-Immigration? | Dr. Barnabas Aspray

    In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Barnabas Aspray, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary's Seminary, to discuss his recent book, On the Significance of Religion for Immigration Policy. Over the course of the topic, we touch on Christian Nationalism, Catholic Social Teaching, and why Christians today disagree on the topic of immigration.  Read Dr. Aspray's Book for Free: https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/106156 Dr. Aspray's Article on Jesus as a Refugee: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/moth.12883 Dr. Aspray's Podcast: https://faithatthefrontiers.com/ Article on the book: https://www.regent-college.edu/resources/2025/november/on-the-significance-of-religion-for-immigration-policy.php 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/ Support the show

    1h 26m

  7. NOV 10

    How 20th Century Theology Changed the Way We See the Church | Dr. Myles Werntz

    In this interview I'm joined by Dr. Myles Werntz to discuss the nature of the church with special attention given to some of the significant developments in ecclesiology that occurred during the 20th century. We touch on Vatican 2, the World Council of Churches, the rise of Pentecostalism, and much more. Furthermore, we pay special attention to methodology, noticing how our methodological starting point in ecclesiology often shapes our conclusions.  Contesting the Body of Christ: Ecclesiology's Revolutionary Century: https://amzn.to/3LLfQPs From Isolation to Community: A Renewed Vision for Christian Life Together: https://amzn.to/3JlLToD Dr. Werntz's Substack: https://substack.com/@myleswerntz 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/ Support the show

    59 min

  8. NOV 3

    Catholic Scandals and Crises of Faith: How a Vatican Reporter Kept the Faith | Colleen Dulle

    In this interview, I'm joined by Colleen Dulle, Vatican Correspondent for America Magazine, to discuss how reporting on Catholic Scandals affected her faith. Over the course of the interview, we discuss the finances behind canonization, the treatment of nuns at the Vatican, and, of course, the sex abuse crisis.  Colleen's Book: Struck Down, Not Destroyed: https://amzn.to/4nzAb7O Inside the Vatican Podcast Episode on Canonization: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/deep-dive-how-saints-are-made-in-the-catholic-church/id1439165420?i=1000599945747 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/ Guest Bio:  Colleen Dulle is a multimedia correspondent covering and analyzing Catholic and Vatican news at America Media, where she hosts and produces the weekly podcast Inside the Vatican. She served as an ABC News Correspondent during the 2025 conclave and has commentated on Vatican news for MSNBC, the BBC, and CBC among others. Colleen’s work has earned regional and national accolades from the Catholic Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Louisiana/Mississippi Associated Press Media Editors. She was three times named the Catholic Media Association Multimedia Journalist of the Year. 00:00 Life of a Vatican Correspondent  03:45 Staying Catholic  19:03 Divisions in the Church 25:25 The Economics of Canonization 34:04 Treatment of Nuns 46:20 Sex Abuse Crisis Support the show

    1h 3m
See All (109)

Trailer

4.9
out of 5
61 Ratings

About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    Austin Suggs
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    109
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gospel Simplicity Podcast
  • Show Website
    Gospel Simplicity Podcast

You Might Also Like