Gospel Simplicity Podcast

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/4jBvKZmBrad's substack: https://bradlittlejohn.substack.com/Support the channel:Patreon:   / gospelsimplicity  PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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 was the opposite. Here, he tells his story, and shares what he wishes converts knew about this Catholic subculture before diving in head first. This video is not created to argue against any particular truth claims or convince you to go one way or the other. Instead, it's an effort to counterbalance the one way narrative online about traditional Catholicism. Whether you agree with Kevin or not, I hope you hear him out. Support the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityChapters00:00 - Introduction02:37 - Defining Traditionalist03:55 - Kevin's Story19:00 - Public High School23:28 - College Years29:06 - A cautionary tale?35:32 - What converts should know41:08 - Non-reactionary Traditionalism43:16 - What is traditionalism45:16 - Worries about Traditionalism51:40 - Advice for Trad Parents55:14 - What are the positivesSupport the show

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 means for the church to be divided, how that is possible, and what we should do about it. You can find his landmark work, The End of the Church, here: https://amzn.to/3ZXGJ7JSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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 church centered in Rome. These disagreements went to the core of catholic Christianity as a whole - in other words, the majority of historical Christianity. This has led to his rejection of traditionalism, hierarchy, the Trinity, and the incarnation - all of which he has written on extensively. In this video, we discuss what Liberal Protestantism is, my objections to it, whether it can be called Christianity, and Dr. Nemes' views on the future of liberal theology. You can find his books, including his debut novel, All the Suns Go Out, at https://stevennemes.com/Support the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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/4fNG7GCYou can find his book, The New Anabaptists, here: https://amzn.to/3Obf8JvSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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 faith but retains a deep respect for Christianity and the church. If you're looking for a debate, you won't find it here. Instead, you'll find a wide-ranging conversation about church, deconstruction, and much more. Support the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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/SIJTPASupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport 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 about infallibility, sola scriptura, and whether Protestant ecclesiology works. Check out Barney's podcast: http://faithatthefrontiers.com/Barney's conversion story: https://amzn.to/3YybxKqSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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/3N4hklCSupport the channel:Patreon:   / gospelsimplicity  PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show

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/3U9FkHZYou can find his book, The Church: A Guide to the People of God, here: https://amzn.to/3zxuvIzSupport the channel:Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicitySupport the show