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Don't Just Read the Bible, PRAY the Bible (w/ Dr. Don Whitney)
Gospel Simplicity Podcast
03/17/21 • 59 min
In this video, Dr. Don Whitney shares insights from years of teaching biblical spirituality about how you can have a more meaningful prayer life through praying the Bible. You read that right. Reading the Bible is great, but have you ever prayed the Bible? After seeing this transform his own prayer life and the lives of countless students at seminary, Dr. Don Whitney decided it was time to write a book on this spiritual discipline to share it with the world. In this interview, we discuss how you can have a deeper and more meaningful prayer life through praying the Bible. You'll find practical tips to get more out of your prayer life as well as how to start praying the Bible. At the end, Dr. Whitney challenges you to try this for just seven minutes. I hope you will. It just might change your life.
Dr. Donald Whitney:
Book: https://amzn.to/3q202Hu
Website: https://www.biblicalspirituality.org
Five Psalms: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/five-ps...
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Does Church History Lead to Catholicism?
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01/14/21 • 98 min
Whose side is church history on? Can you be deep in history and remain a Protestant? In this lively discussion, Dr. Gavin Ortlund and Joe Heschmeyer square off on this important topic.
Dr. Gavin Ortlund:
http://www.gavinortlund.com
Joe Heschmeyer:
http://www.shamelesspopery.com
The Cordial Catholic:
https://podcast.thecordialcatholic.com/
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Discerning the True Tradition (w/ Dr. Barnabas Aspray)
Gospel Simplicity Podcast
05/15/24 • 46 min
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 can find Dr. Aspray's conversion story in more detail here: https://amzn.to/44dv0Cz
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How to be HOLY... and what that means (w/ Fr. Mark-Mary Ames)
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06/12/21 • 59 min
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In our busy and distracted age, how can we cultivate a meaningful spiritual life? In this video I sit down with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal to talk about the spiritual life, specifically from a Catholic perspective. Furthermore, Fr. Mark-Mary shares not only a Catholic perspective on the spiritual life, but also a distinctively Franciscan approach. Fr. Mark-Mary introduces the crisis of our age as a crisis of prayer, and gives practical steps to cultivate a life of holiness and prayer.
Read Fr. Mark-Mary's Book: https://ascensionpress.com/products/h...
Learn more about the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal: https://www.franciscanfriars.com/
All things Gospel Simplicity: http://www.gospelsimplicity.com
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How to be Deep in History AND Be a Protestant (w/ Dr. Gavin Ortlund)
Gospel Simplicity Podcast
12/28/20 • 54 min
In today's episode I'm joined by Dr. Gavin Ortlund, a pastor, prolific author, and YouTuber who holds a PhD in Historical Theology. In this video we discuss an Evangelical approach to Church History, and how you can be both deep in Church History and NOT cease to be a Protestant (yes, we're looking at you Newman). I think you'll find Dr. Ortlund to be both bright and charitable. I hope you enjoy it!
Dr. Gavin Ortlund:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWD...
Website: https://gavinortlund.com/
Buy Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: https://amzn.to/3ppyg96 *
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Video on Cameron Bertuzzi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmG4Y...
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About Gospel Simplicity:
Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news, and I wanted to share that with as many people as possible. The channel has grown and changed over time, but that central conviction has never changed. Today, we make content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.
About the host:
Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 22 year old guy who’s passionate about the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel. I believe that the gospel, the good news about Jesus, is really good news, and I’m out to explore, unpack, and share that good news with as many people as possible. I'm a full blown Bible and Church History nerd that loves getting to dialogue with others about this, learning as much as I can, and then teaching whatever I can. I grew up around Frederick, MD where I eventually ended up working my first job at a church. They made the mistake of letting me try my hand at teaching, and instantly I fell in love. That set me on a path for further education, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, studying theology. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs
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Unlocking the Mysteries of the Rosary (w/ Keith Nester)
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08/26/23 • 61 min
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The rosary is perhaps the most famous Catholic devotional practice. But is there more to it than just muttering the same words over and over again?
In this video, Keith Nester breaks down the mysteries of the Rosary and the spiritual fruit that accompany them. For me, this has totally changed how I see the Rosary, and it just might do the same for you, too.
Find Keith on YouTube:
@KeithNester
@RosaryCrewwithKeithNester
Keith's website: https://www.down2earthministries.com
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What Makes Augustine's Confessions So Special | Dr. Shane Owens
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04/22/25 • 62 min
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 community and friendship in Augustine's journey. The dialogue also highlights the influence of Monica, Augustine's mother, and the church in his conversion, illustrating how these elements intertwine to create a profound narrative of faith and introspection.
Check out his book, Return to the Heart: https://stpaulcenter.co/returnto-theheart
Find the Shane and the St. Paul Center on Instagram: @stpaulcenter @emmausroadpublishing and @drowenstheology
My article mentioned in the video: https://open.substack.com/pub/austinsuggs/p/communion-and-contemplation?r=2hkvet&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
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00:00 - The Enduring Appeal of Augustine's Confessions
03:0 - Understanding the Nature of Confessions
06:0 - The Role of Scripture in Augustine's Life
08:4 - The Climactic Moment of Conversion
12:0 - Certainty of the Heart vs. Certainty of the Mind
30:3 - The Certainty of the Heart
32:3 - The Role of Friendship in Transformation
39:2 - Understanding Sin Through the Pear Tree
47:5 - The Influence of Monica
55:5 - The Church's Role in Augustine's Journey

Sola Scriptura Dialogue with Jimmy Akin
Gospel Simplicity Podcast
03/17/25 • 108 min
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 posted a response. Rather than getting into an endless round of rebuttals, we decided to sit down for a dialogue.
My video: • My Thoughts on Sola Scriptura: Respon...
Jimmy's response: • Sola Scriptura: Trying Something New ...
Jimmy's book, Teaching with Authority: https://amzn.to/4kOTDgr
Jimmy's book, The Bible is a Catholic Book: https://amzn.to/4bP8kMw
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What Catholic Apologetics Gets Wrong (Protestant Perspective) | Javier Perdomo
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06/09/25 • 73 min
In this video I'm joined by Javier Perdomo, a former Baptist pastor who became Lutheran and now creates videos about Protestantism on YouTube with special attention given to stories of people who chose traditional Protestantism over Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.
You can check out his channel here: youtube.com/@javierperd2604
Javier's Substack: https://substack.com/@javierperd2604
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00:00 - Trends in Protestant Conversions
10:40 - Certainty, Unity, Rootedness
17:03 - Ecclesial Anxiety
27:35 - The Dangers of the Internet
34:00 - "Ecclesialist"
45:30 - Sola Ecclesia
49:20 - Inconsistency in RC apologetics
01:00:00 - Does History support Protestantism?
01:05:15 - Advice for Protestants

What Transubstantiation ACTUALLY Is (w/ Dr. Brett Salkeld)
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06/24/21 • 80 min
This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...
What do Protestants and Catholics have in common when it comes to Transubstantiation? Well, for starters, most of each group tends to not fully understand what it means, even if they think it's really important. In this video, Dr. Brett Salkeld dives into the the true meaning of transubstantiation as well as the history of the doctrine with the hope of showing what problem the doctrine is trying to solve. In doing this, Dr. Salkeld shows that, despite their different formulations, Calvin and Luther were trying to solve the same problem as Aquinas and other Catholic theologians who helped articulate the doctrine of transubstantiation. While holding firmly to Catholic dogma, Dr. Salkeld seeks to help transubstantiation be a source of unity, rather than division for the church moving forward. If you want to know the differences between Catholics and Protestants on the eucharist, or to know what the Catholic church teaches about transubstantiation, this video is for you.
Buy Dr. Salkeld's Book: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/4...
Listen to his podcast: https://thinkingfaith.libsyn.com/
Check out Dr. Salkeld's Interview w/ Dr. Jonathan Armstrong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haMqO...
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How many episodes does Gospel Simplicity Podcast have?
Gospel Simplicity Podcast currently has 88 episodes available.
What topics does Gospel Simplicity Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Religion.
What is the most popular episode on Gospel Simplicity Podcast?
The episode title 'The Context and Meaning of the Cross: An Orthodox Perspective (w/ Dr. Eugenia Constantinou)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Gospel Simplicity Podcast?
The average episode length on Gospel Simplicity Podcast is 67 minutes.
How often are episodes of Gospel Simplicity Podcast released?
Episodes of Gospel Simplicity Podcast are typically released every 8 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Gospel Simplicity Podcast?
The first episode of Gospel Simplicity Podcast was released on Dec 19, 2020.
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