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.
Episodes
85 episodes
What Makes Augustine's Confessions So Special | Dr. Shane Owens
In this conversation, Dr. Shane Owens discusses the enduring appeal of Augustine's 'Confessions,' exploring its literary, philosophical, and theological significance. He emphasizes the role of scripture, the nature of sin, and the importance of...
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The Slippery Slope of Christian Politics | Dr. Tim Perry
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss his new book, When Politics Becomes Heresy. Before you fire off your hot takes in the comment section, the goal of this video is not to call out any individual politicians or ...
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Anglicanism: The Good of Roman Catholicism without the Bad | Sean Luke
In this video, I'm joined by Sean Luke, whom I will now refer to as the best apologist for Protestantism you didn't know about (until today). In this discussion, we focus primarily on the arguments for Anglicanism, but in doing so, we touch on ...
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Sola Scriptura Dialogue with Jimmy Akin
In this video, I'm joined by Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Apologist and author, to discuss my argument for sola scriptura. Leading up to this dialogue, I published a video defending sola scriptura as a theological principle, and Jimmy p...
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Fighting for Sainthood in the Modern World | Josh Nadeau
In this video, I'm joined by Josh Nadeau, author of Room for Good Things to Run Wild, my favorite book I've read this year. And I'll go out on a limb in March to say it'll still be my favorite come December. Josh and I talk about h...
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Did the Early Church Venerate Icons? | Michael Garten
In this video, I'm joined by Michael Garten to discuss evidence for icon veneration prior to the council of Nicaea. We talk about signet rings, crosses, and even portrait imagery, as well as what we should do with evidence that seems to point a...
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The Politics of the Reformation | Dr. Brad Littlejohn
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Brad Littlejohn to discuss political theology and the Reformation. In doing so, we not only discuss how politics shaped the Reformation, but how the Reformation shaped politics. Check out Brad's most rec...
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The Dark Side of Radical Traditionalism | Kevin Nontradicath
Growing up, Traditionalist Catholicism (FSSP) was Kevin's whole life, which to many of you, might sound like paradise. After all, many of the people who watch my videos are deeply attracted to the most traditional forms of the Catholic faith. I...
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Can the True Church Be Divided? | Dr. Ephraim Radner
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his the paradox of church divisions, ecumenism, and more. Dr. Radner is one of the foremost experts on ecumenism and church divisions in the West. He has been publishing, t...
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The Case for Liberal Protestantism | Dr. Steven Nemes
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Steven Nemes to discuss his case for liberal Protestantism. Dr. Nemes spent years wondering if he needed to become Catholic and leave his Protestant upbringing. He ended up rejecting the claims of t...
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Are Anabaptists the Real Heirs of the Early Church? | Dr. Stuart Murray Williams
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Stuart Murray Williams to discuss Anabaptist history, practice, and outlook in the modern world. We cover topics ranging from sacramental theology to peace-making and what we should think of Emperor Constantine....
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Church Through Atheist Eyes | Jared Smith
After growing up as a passionate Christian, Jared Smith became an atheist in his 20s. And yet, come Sunday morning, you'll probably find him in church. In this video, Jared Smith and I talk about his popular, "Atheist Church Audit"...
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Episode 73
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Can Philosophy Prove the Papacy? | Dr. Joshua Sijuwade
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Sijuwade to discuss his formal, philosophical argument from the papacy in which he seeks to establish the papacy on a priori grounds. Check out the paper: https://philarchive.org/rec/SIJTPA
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Episode 72
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Sharing my Doubts about Catholicism with a Catholic Professor | Dr. Barnabas Aspray
In this video, I'm joined by once again by Dr. Barnabas Aspray, a man who has quickly become one of my favorite Catholic thinkers and a dear friend. Barney has a knack both for asking penetrating questions and giving thoughtful answers that go ...
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Episode 71
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Why Be Roman Catholic | Dr. Matthew Levering
In this video, I'm joined by one of the most prolific Catholic scholars of our time, Dr. Matthew Levering, to discuss his recent book, Why I am Roman Catholic. Through this conversation, we cover topics ranging from ecclesiology to the ...
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Episode 70
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Discerning the Church, Becoming a Saint | Dr. Brad East
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brad East to talk about two critical things: discerning the church and becoming a saint. He has recently published on both of these topics, and is an incredibly insightful man. I hope you enjoy it as much as I...
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Episode 69
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The ULTIMATE Guide to Biblical Typology | Dr. Vern Poythress
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Vern Poythress to discuss the topic of Biblical Typology. In this interview, we cover how to determine valid typology from fanciful imagination, a framework for evaluating typology, and what's necessary for us t...
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Episode 68
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An Introduction to Eastern Catholicism | Fr. Jason Charron
Love the beauty of Eastern Orthodoxy but believe in papal infallibility? Perhaps Eastern Catholicism is the best of both worlds. That's the idea that we explore in this interview where I'm joined by Eastern Catholic priest, Fr. Jason Ch...
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Episode 67
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The Beauty of the Book of Common Prayer | Julie Lane-Gay
In this video, I'm joined by Julie Lane-Gay to discuss her book, The Riches of Your Grace, which details her own journey with the Book of Common Prayer and invites readers into a transformative experience of liturgical prayer. You can f...
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Episode 66
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Why You Should Be Protestant (Dr. Gavin Ortlund)
In this conversation, Gavin Ortlund, Ph.D., discusses the meaning of Protestantism as a renewal movement within the church. He emphasizes that Protestantism is not a rejection of other Christian traditions, but a reform and renewal effort based...
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Episode 65
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The Crusades, the Inquisition, and the Dark Ages: A Catholic Perspective
This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, Catholic author Steve We...
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Episode 64
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Shame, Anxiety, and How Christ Offers Healing (w/ Fr. Stephen Freeman)
This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Orthodox p...
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Episode 63
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Finding Christ in the Old Testament (w/ Seraphim Hamilton)
This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, Orthodox apologist, Sera...
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Episode 62
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Perspicuity, Authority, and Intellectual Humility | A dialogue with Suan Sonna
This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Suan Sonna...
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Episode 61
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Why (some) Protestants become Catholic (w/ Dr. Chris Castaldo
This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, I'm joined by Dr. Chris ...
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