Gospel Simplicity Podcast
Gospel Simplicity Podcast

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.

Recent Episodes

How to Read the Bible Like the Church Fathers | Dr. Brandon Smith
DEC 22, 2025
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...
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61 MIN
An Orthodox Perspective on the Papacy and Early Ecclesiology | Craig Truglia
DEC 15, 2025
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: @Ortho...
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68 MIN
An Introduction to Eucharistic Ecclesiology | Dr. Richard DeClue
DEC 8, 2025
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. D...
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63 MIN
Growing Old and Dying in Christ | Fr. Ron Rolheiser
DEC 1, 2025
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 includi...
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56 MIN
Is the Bible Clear? A Protestant-Catholic Dialogue with Casey Chalk
NOV 25, 2025
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: ...
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96 MIN