Gospel Simplicity Podcast

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 how the goal of life is to become a saint, how the church should facilitate that, and how goodness, truth, and beauty can lead us to the life we were...

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 against icon veneration in the early church.  Check out his book: https://amzn.to/4blTb4Y Subscribe to his substack: https://substack.com/@michaelgarten...

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 recent book: https://amzn.to/4jBvKZm Brad's substack: https://bradlittlejohn.substack.com/ Support the channel: Patreon:   / gospelsimplicity  PayPal: h...

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. It's easy for me to understand why. Kevin, however, has a different story to share. Rather than finding this form of Catholicism life-giving, it wa...

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, teaching, and researching in this area longer than I've been alive, and I was delighted to get to learn from his wisdom. In this video, we discuss what it mean...

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 the Catholic church. However, he did not stop there. He realized that the nature of his disagreements with Roman Catholicism extended beyond the institution of the...

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.  You can find his book, The Naked Anabaptist, here: https://amzn.to/4fNG7GC You can find his book, The New Anabaptists, here: https://amzn.to/3Obf8Jv...

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" series in which he visits churches ranging from Catholic cathedrals to sketchy cults and shares his perspective as someone who has walked away form the...

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 Support the channel: Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Support the show

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 beyond polemics.  In this special in-person episode, we talk extensively St. John Henry Newman's theory of doctrinal development, my concerns abou...

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 Assumption of Mary. It's one for the books. Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3N4hklC Support the channel: Patreon:   / gospelsimplicity  PayPal: https:...

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 did.  You can find his book, Letters to a Future Saint, here: https://amzn.to/3U9FkHZ You can find his book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God,...

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 to believe about Scripture for typology to work. You can find her book his new book, Biblical Typology, here: https://amzn.to/4ehJHIW Access the re...

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 Charron. We cover the history of Eastern Catholicism, what it means to switch rites, and much more. Stay tuned till the end when we discuss the pilgrimage/s...

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 find her book here: https://amzn.to/3XdlZHz Support the channel: Patreon:   / gospelsimplicity  PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Support the show

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 on the authority of Scripture. He also addresses the issue of institutional exclusivism and highlights the Protestant emphasis on the catholicity of the C...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, Catholic author Steve Weidenkopf breaks down popular myths about the middle ages. We focus especially on misunderstandings regarding the dark ages, the crusades, and the inquisition.  Steve&...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Orthodox priest, podcaster, and writer, Fr. Stephen Freeman to discuss his book, Face to Face: Knowing God Beyond Our Shame . We cover his personal journey with anxiety an...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, Orthodox apologist, Seraphim Hamilton shares how we can find Christ in the Old Testament. Seraphim's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Seraphim-Hamilton Seraphim's Substack: https:...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Suan Sonna,  a Catholic convert, Harvard Divinity School student, and all-around top-notch guy. In this back and forth conversation, we explore the big issues of Protestan...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Castaldo, a Protestant convert from Roman Catholicism, author, scholar and pastor. We discuss his recent book Why Do Protestants Convert? exploring the phenomeno...

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodox https://verbum.com/gospelsimplicity In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Zachary Porcu to discuss the idea of developing a sacramental worldview, how we know things, and what it means to acquire the mind of the church.  Dr. Porcu's boo...

In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Barnabas Aspray for a penetrating discussion on how we can discern the true tradition of the church. This conversation was filmed in person at the oldest Catholic seminary in America (St. Mary's Seminary and University). Learn more about St. Mary's: https://stmarys.edu/ Check out Dr. Aspray's podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... You...

Most of us know that modern technology is having disastrous side effects. But here we are. What do we do now? In this episode, I'm joined by Marc Barnes from New Polity to discuss the philosophy of technology, how it's shaping us, and how we might move forward in a healthier way. If you're looking for a light video, this isn't it. If you're ready to dive into the deep end,...

In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Matthew Thiessen, author of A Jewish Paul, and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at McMaster University, to discuss a growing movement in Pauline studies: interpreting Paul within Judaism, not as a convert to Christianity. In this video, we cover how this perspective came about, how it compares to the New Perspective and Lutheran Perspective, as well as...