Gospel Simplicity Podcast

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.

Gospel Simplicity Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Austin Suggs, with 140 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Austin Suggs hosts Gospel Simplicity Podcast, a religion show with 140 episodes published.

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

  Sep 14, 20261h 2m

  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

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  A Defense of American Evangelicalism | Bonnie Kristian

  Sep 7, 202654 min

  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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  An Anglican Guide to Re-Enchantment

  Aug 31, 20261h 3m

  In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Plant to discuss his new book, King Oswald's Heirs, which is a meditation on the 1662 BCP Catechism applied to the questions of re-enchantment and Christianity in a modern/post-modern world. It's a fascinating combination and well-worth reading. In this discussion, Fr. Thomas discusses the importance of embracing the traditions we've been given, whether the Reformation caused secularism, 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/4x16Esi 00:00 The Reformation and Modernity 11:00 Post-Christianity 22:00 The Saints 27:00 Particular and Universal 47:30 Identity Support the show

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  Where Aquinas Went Wrong: Debates between St. Thomas and St. Bonaventure | Dr. Brendan Case

  Aug 26, 20261h 3m

  In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brendan Case to discuss his new book, Doubting Thomas (UND Press), which covers a host of debates between St. Thomas Aquinas and his Franciscan counterparts, especially St. Bonaventure. In this discussion, Dr. Case shares a few instances where he thinks Bonaventure got the better of Thomas. Moreover, he shares why these debates matter and how they might better help us understand the place of Thomas in modern theology. 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: Brendan W. Case, Th.D., serves as the Associate Director for Research at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program. A Christian theologian by training, Case’s work brings theology and philosophy into conversation with the empirical social sciences to understand the nature, distribution, and determinants of a good life. Dr. Case is the author or co-author of five books: The Gentleness of Wisdom: A Christian Ethics of Charity, Anger, and Enmity (Routledge, 2026); Doubting Thomas: Early Franciscan Disputes with Aquinas (University of Notre Dame Press, 2026); The Justification of the Sinless: Supralapsarian Christology and the Goodness of the Incarnation (Baker Academic, 2026); The Accountable Animal: Justice, Justification, and Judgment (T&T Clark, 2021), and (with William Glass) Least of the Apostles: Paul and His Legacies in Earliest Christianity (Pickwick Press, 2022). Guest Links: Read the book: https://amzn.to/3UnrxQQ The Justification of the Sinless: https://amzn.to/4ccbZFP Learn more: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/team/brendan-case Chapters 00:00 The Place of St. Thomas in Theology 04:46 St. Bonaventure's Approach 10:01 Reception of Thomas in his time 20:04 The Trinity and divine relations 25:12 The Ontological Argument 30:07 Implications of different theological emphases 35:05 Bonaventure today 39:55 Beyond the Summa 45:13 Mystical theology in Bonaventure 49:48 Historical and contemporary views on Thomas and Bonaventure 54:57 The future of theological study Support the show

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  Marian Doctrine and Devotion: The First 300 Years

  Aug 24, 202645 min

  What did the earliest Christians believe about the Virgin Mary? That's what I'll cover in this video, looking at both orthodox and heterodox groups, as well as written and material evidence. This is the longest and most detailed video yet in my ongoing series on the history of Marian doctrine and devotion. 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: Protevangelium: https://youtu.be/rgHV-leh6P8?si=cseP3b3EpdPoSqCk Dormition/Assumption: https://youtu.be/0ylKNQmE1oE?si=DSHGJLl_yXO75-4J Rejecting Mary? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZ-ZK8e17c&list=PLPYmFzsNDDO-WMGWwl6gTofsw_J-k_Bcd&index=4 Recommended Secondary Sources: Yale Dura Europos Website: https://duraeuropos.artgallery.yale.edu/ Stephen Shoemaker, Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion Miri Rubin, Mother of God 0:00 Introduction 012:28 Ascension of Isaiah 06:03 St. Ignatius of Antioch 07:38 St. Justin Martyr 09:52 Protevangelium of James 13:52 St. Irenaeus of Lyons 20:23 Gnostics on Mary 24:44 Tertullian 26:35 St. Clement of Alexandria 27:48 Origen of Alexandria 30:53 Third Century Summary 31:23 Sub Tuum Praesidium 36:37 Mary in Early Christian Art 40:49 The Book of Mary's Repose 43:19 Concluding Thoughts Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase. Support the show

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