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. 1d ago

    Why C.S. Lewis Believed in Purgatory

    You might have heard that C.S. Lewis believed in Purgatory, and that's true. But his vision of Purgatory is unique, combining Protestant and Catholic sensibilities. In this video, I unpack what Lewis taught about Purgatory in Letters to Malcom and The Great Divorce, looking specifically at the theological foundation for his views and what that means for us today. 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 Videos Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXsyqFRVIh4&t=314s 00:00 Lewis on Purgatory 01:35 Letters to Malcolm 04:11 The Great Divorce 07:55 Theological Foundations 13:53 Implications for Protestants Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase. Support the show

  2. 4d ago

    Seeing All of Life through the Eucharist | Rev. Hannah Miller King

    In this episode, I'm joined by Rev. Hannah Miller King to discuss how understanding the Eucharist can change how we see the entirety of the Christian life. We talk about grief, community, and divisions in the church along the way as we explore what the Eucharist really means.  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 About the Guest: Hannah Miller King is a priest and writer in the Anglican tradition. She has been a campus minister among conservatory musicians, an apartment minister in downtown Dallas, and a parish pastor in Northern Virginia and South Carolina. She currently serves as the Associate Rector at The Vine Anglican Church in Western North Carolina. She is a contributing writer for Christianity Today and Holy Post Media, and her work has appeared in Fathom Magazine, Mere Orthodoxy, The Living Church and Smoky Mountain News.  Her first book was published by InterVarsity Press in February 2026.  Hannah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Arts in Religion from Redeemer Seminary. She is currently being schooled in the minutia of Star Wars (and other galactic battles between good and evil) by her three kids.  Find Rev. Hannah on Substack: https://hannahmillerking.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Support the show

  3. 6d ago

    The Logic of BOTH the SSPX and the Reformers

    Last week, the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal mandate, and 24 hours later, the Vatican pronounced that the SSPX clergy had incurred excommunication and warned that laypeople who formally adhere to the SSPX could be guilty of excommunication as well. It was major news, but at first, I thought I'd just leave it to the Catholics and SSPX to sort this out. However, as I was tracking the discourse on this, I became intrigued by one particular thread of the conversation: the comparisons between the SSPX and the Reformation. As a Protestant, this interested me. It also put me in an odd situation. I disagree with the SSPX on a number of things, not least of which is their assessment of the theological emphases of Vatican 2. However, much of the structure of their argument, especially the idea of the state of necessity felt familiar. Indeed, it has interesting overlaps with the Reformation. And it's those overlaps that I decided to explore in this video. 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 SSPX Quotes referenced came from the following article: https://sspx.org/en/state-necessity-30464 00:00 The News 01:20 The SSPX 02:38 The State of Necessity 05:53 Reformation Similarities 07:40 Dissent from a Council 09:25 Rejecting Innovations 13:18 Appealing to a Higher Authority 15:39 The Crux of the Issue Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase. Support the show

  4. Jul 6

    An Introduction to Classical Theism | Dr. Jordan Steffaniak

    In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Jordan Steffaniak to discuss Classical Theism, what it is, how it's Biblical, and why all Christians, Protestants included, should hold to it. If you've ever wondered why things like Divine Simplicity or impassibility matter, this video is for you. 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: Jordan L. Steffaniak (PhD, University of Birmingham, UK) is President of the London Lyceum and Publisher for Hanover Press. He owns and operates Professor Lending, a residential mortgage brokerage and teaches at several institutions. He has a wonderful wife and three sons. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4eLRTDV Learn more: https://thelondonlyceum.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Classical Theism 08:50 Classical Theism & Happiness 12:01 Is it Practical? 18:00 Aseity 21:01 Simplicity 39:53 Impassibility 51:10 Immutability 59:23 Classical Theism and Protestantism Support the show

  5. Jun 15

    Is There a Distinct Anglican Spirituality? | Fr. Matthew C. Dallman

    In this video, I'm joined by Fr. Matthew C. Dallman to discuss the distinctive elements of Anglican Spirituality as well as major figures within the Anglican spiritual tradition. Fr. Matthew Dallman is the leading expert on Martin Thornton, and has published a new book on him, alongside republishing his works. Find him on Substack: https://substack.com/@frmcdallman Akenside Institute for English Spirituality: https://www.akensideinstitute.org/ 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 Anglican Spirituality 02:51 Role of the BCP 06:10 Benedictine Spirituality 12:04 The Riches of Anglican Spirituality 18:02 Influential Figures 26:52 The Impact of Saints 43:13 Martin Thornton's Legacy 01:10:18 The Need for Spiritual Direction Support the show

  6. Jun 1

    What's Driving the Orthodox Convert Surge? An Orthodox Anthropologist's Perspective

    In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz to discuss how an uptick in converts, especially among young men, is impacting Orthodoxy in America. Dr. Riccardi-Swartz brings an interesting perspective to this topic as she is both an academic anthropologist and an Orthodox Christian herself. Her research is some of the first of its kind regarding Orthodoxy in America.  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 Get her book, Between Heaven and Russia: https://amzn.to/3SdX6vd Learn more about Dr. Riccardi-Swartz: https://www.riccardiswartz.com/ About the Guest: Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is an assistant professor of religion and anthropology at Northeastern University, where she is also an affiliate faculty member in the women's, gender, and sexuality studies program. Before joining Northeastern University she was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research focuses on conservative politics, gender/sexuality, race, media worlds, and Orthodox Christianity. Chapters 00:00 Orthodoxy: An Anthropological Perspective 06:11 Media & Orthodoxy's Visibility 09:07 Cultural Identity and Conversion  12:10 Politics & Conversion 20:55 Community in Conversion Experiences 23:56 ROCOR and the Fascination with Russia 26:54 The Future of Orthodoxy in America 30:36 Orthodoxy in Appalachia 35:47 The Emergence of Political Conversations 40:39 Understanding the Unique Nature of ROCOR 42:24 Cultural Heritage 45:49 The Internet & Orthodoxy 53:02 Fr. Seraphim Rose Support the show

  7. May 25

    Neither Capitalist Nor Socialist? An Introduction to Catholic Economics | Dr. Richard A. Gallenstein

    In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Richard Gallenstein, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Master of Public Policy program at The Catholic University of America, to discuss Catholic Social Teaching and what it means for us today. We dive into the Church's teaching on Capitalism, Socialism, and how this relates to questions like wealth inequality, AI, and more.  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 Intro to Catholic Social Teaching 12:15 Capitalism vs. Socialism 37:10 Private Property & Universal Destination of Goods 48:10 Subsidiarity & Solidarity 01:07:05 Wealth Inequality 01:16:20 AI 01:30:00 Concluding Thoughts Support the show

  8. May 18

    Virtue and Vice: A Medieval Perspective | Dr. Grace Hamman

    In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Grace Hamman to discuss how Medieval Christians approached spiritual formation. We give special attention to their understanding of virtue and vice, exploring how that might help enrich our modern approaches to the Christian life. We also talk about how to read medieval theologians wisely, and what to do with some of the more extreme examples of piety that might make us uncomfortable today. 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 Get the book: https://amzn.to/3RcUEow Follow Dr. Hamman on Substack: https://gracehamman.substack.com/ Dr. Hamman's website: https://gracehamman.com/ About the Guest: Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life and Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. She lives near Denver, Colorado with her husband and three young children. Chapters 00:00 The Overlooked Medieval Era 05:07 Personal Journey into Medieval Studies 09:54 Exploring Virtue in Medieval Literature 15:47 Understanding Wholeness and Virtue 20:49 The Interconnectedness of Virtues and Vices 36:22 The Thin Picture of Christian Life 38:45 Pairing Virtues and Vices 42:30 The Richness of Abstinence and Gluttony 47:21 Imagination in Christian Formation 53:00 Navigating Historical Literature 01:30:08 Gateway Texts to the Medieval Period 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
    134
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Gospel Simplicity Podcast
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