Gospel Simplicity Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Kenneth Tanner, author of Vulnerable God and pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Kenneth shares with us his deep wisdom about the character of God as revealed in Jesus, causing us to marvel at the wonder of the incarnation and the goodness of the Gospel. Order his book: https://link.amazon/B0dfXeOKWKenneth's Substack: https://kennethtanner.substack.com/Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com00:00 Vulnerable God11:48 Jesus Defines God18:15 Why Is It So Hard to See Jesus as He Is26:41 Theological Influences44:28 Learning from People We Know*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

Christians didn't start using the word "Trinity" until the end of the 2nd century. But does that mean they weren't trinitarians until then? In this video, I look at the writings of three Church Fathers from the 2nd century, St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Justin Martyr, and St. Irenaeus of Lyons, and ask whether their theology can be considered trinitarian. Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimagePre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get 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/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comRecommended Resources: The Way to Nicaea: https://link.amazon/B0ev1jUuwDissertation on Irenaeus: https://epublications.marquette.edu/dissertations_mu/109/Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching: https://link.amazon/B02ircF6e00:00 Introduction01:22 St. Ignatius of Antioch06:37 St. Justin Martyr14:02 St. Irenaeus of Lyons17:56 ConclusionDisclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by A. A. Kostas, a tremendously talented writer I've gotten to know through Substack. Earlier this year, Alex and I discovered that we had both written debut novels centered around pilgrimage which were set to be released around the same time. So, we thought it would be fun to chat about our novels, what inspires us to write, the state of Christian fiction, and more. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comAbout the Guest: A. A. Kostas is a Canadian-Australian poet, writer, and lawyer, currently based in Singapore. He is the author of the poetry chapbook, Luminox, and his debut novel, The Pilgrims, comes out with Victorious Hermit Press in 2027. He writes the Substack newsletter Waymarkers. He is the poetry editor for Magazine Non Grata. His essays and reviews have been published in Mere Orthodoxy, Inkwell, Impact Magazine, The Republic of Letters, New Verse Review, Cordite Poetry Review, among others. Follow Alex on Substack: https://substack.com/@aakostas*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

I believe the Christian doctrine of the Trinity is true. But is that the same as saying it's a "salvation issue?" In Evangelical parlance, "salvation issues" are essentially those things you have to believe to be saved. They're similar to "dogmas" in other traditions. In this video, I explore the question of whether or not the doctrine of the trinity fits this description. Part of exploring this question involves exploring the nature of faith, the function of dogmas, and how the doctrine of the trinity relates to salvation.Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimagePre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get 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/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comRecommended Resources: The Christian Doctrine of God by T. F. Torrance: https://link.amazon/B0cE7mEddJustification and the Churches by Gerald Hiestand: https://link.amazon/B0ewCemPDOn the Incarnation by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B0hjn2O1X Letters to Serapion by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B09Cj6O90Veritatis Splendor by Pope St. John Paul II: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_06081993_veritatis-splendor.html00:00 Salvation Issues02:37 The Nature of Faith05:06 Trust and Assent06:16 Understanding Dogma10:59 Trinity and Salvation17:21 Are Only Trinitarians Saved?Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Support the show

People often ask if the Bible teaches the doctrine of the Trinity OR is it a later development. But what if it's both? In this video, I lay out a basic case for how we can find the component parts of trinitarian doctrine in Scripture while also arguing that a fully mature trinitarian theology requires development. And that's ok! Join Me on the Camino!: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com/pilgrimagePre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get 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/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comBooks Mentioned: Putting Jesus in His Place: https://link.amazon/B00yx12ZbWorks on the Spirit: https://link.amazon/B00MDyyMe00:00 Framework03:22 Monotheism04:55 The Father is God06:48 The Son is God17:05 The Spirit is God22:46 Distinction of Persons25:35 Development of Doctrine Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Bates to discuss his work on Justification, specifically the idea of salvation by allegiance alone and its implications for Protestant-Catholic debates. Books Discussed: Salvation by Allegiance Alone: https://link.amazon/B01RY8dSHBeyond the Salvation Wars: https://link.amazon/B08Xp3Wu2Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comAbout the Guest: Matthew W. Bates (PhD, Notre Dame) is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary with expertise on the gospel and salvation. His book Why the Gospel? (Eerdmans, 2024) won the Christianity Today award in popular theology and was Outreach magazine’s “Resource of the Year” in theology and Bible. His acclaimed academic titles include Salvation by Allegiance Alone (Baker Academic, 2017) and The Birth of the Trinity (Oxford University Press, 2015). He also co-founded and co-hosts the popular OnScript podcast.00:00 Salvation by Allegiance04:53 What Is Faith?14:41 Christ as King20:48 Embodied Allegiance28:06 Ecumenical Implications38:23 Where Catholics Go Wrong49:45 Baptism and Allegiance55:41 Where Protestants Go Wrong01:00:47 Going Deeper*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by Catholic apologist and repeat guest, Suan Sonna, to discuss Mary's role in the Early Church. Specifically, we're looking at some sources that I didn't bring up in my own video on the historical record for Marian doctrine and devotion in the early church. These sources include the Odes of Solomon, the Sibylline Oracles, and more. Along the way, we also talk at length about historical methodology and how history and theology intersect. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com00:00 The Backstory01:54 Ascension of Isaiah06:08 History vs. Dogma16:30 Odes of Solomon26:00 "Gnosticism"?35:13 Irenaeus45:52 Sibylline Oracles01:05:48 Gregory Thaumaturgus?*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Matthew Olver and the Rev. Dr. Nathan Jennings to discuss their book, Turning Points in Prayer Book History which traces the development of the Book of Common Prayer over the centuries. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comRead the Book: https://link.amazon/B025gMLW800:00 What Would Cranmer Think?10:14 Elizabethan Compromise16:03 Via Media Theology22:46 The Importance of Rubrics32:54 Optionality in Liturgy44:57 English vs. Scottish BCP56:00 What's Next?*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

In this episode, I'm joined by two repeat guests, Dr. Matthew Thomas and Dr. Barnabas Aspray. I've had the pleasure of getting to know both of these men over the last few years, and for almost the entirety of that time, they've insisted that I read one book: The Spirit and Forms of Protestantism by Fr. Louis Bouyer. Finally, after much delay, I've read the book, and the three of us sat down to discuss not only this book, but also two main ideas:1. Nominalism is at the root of the negative aspects of the Reformation.2. All the positive aspects of the Reformation can be found within the Catholic Church. Pre-order my novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comRead the Book: https://link.amazon/B09FL1iyuGuest Links: Barney's Podcast:  @FaithattheFrontiers  About Barney: https://stmarys.edu/staff/dr-barnabas-aspray/About Matt: https://dspt.edu/matthew-thomas/00:00 The Backstory11:50 Bouyer's Main Idea19:47 Reformation Nominalism?31:25 Still Nominalist?39:26 What is Nominalism?46:27 Anglican Exception?01:07:29 My Reservations*Links in the Description may include Affiliate Links, from which I receive a small commission at no extra price for you.Support the show

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/4sISAC9Get access to my book club, one-on-one office hours, show notes, and more:  https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityMake a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comGuest Links: Read the book: https://link.amazon/B0j1PA3cVSubstack: https://substack.com/@michaelniebauer00:00 What is a Lectionary?08:59 How are Readings Selected?14:34 The Church Calendar21:01 Three Year vs. One Year26:50 Don't Just Preach the Gospel Text30:20 Doctrine and Exegesis36:41 The Church's Book45:50 Examples50:45 Living the Text58:30 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