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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.
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Just a Lovely Conversation with a Wise Pastor | Kenneth Tanner
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 …
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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/B0dfXeOKW
Kenneth's Substack: https://kennethtanner.substack.com/
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00:00 Vulnerable God
11:48 Jesus Defines God
18:15 Why Is It So Hard to See Jesus as He Is
26:41 Theological Influences
44:28 Learning from People We Know
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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 …
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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.
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Recommended Resources:
The Way to Nicaea: https://link.amazon/B0ev1jUuw
Dissertation on Irenaeus: https://epublications.marquette.edu/dissertations_mu/109/
Demonstration of the Apostolic Preaching: https://link.amazon/B02ircF6e
00:00 Introduction
01:22 St. Ignatius of Antioch
06:37 St. Justin Martyr
14:02 St. Irenaeus of Lyons
17:56 Conclusion
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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 …
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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.
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About 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.Is the Trinity a "Salvation Issue?"
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 …
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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.
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Recommended Resources:
The Christian Doctrine of God by T. F. Torrance: https://link.amazon/B0cE7mEdd
Justification and the Churches by Gerald Hiestand: https://link.amazon/B0ewCemPD
On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B0hjn2O1X
Letters to Serapion by St. Athanasius: https://link.amazon/B09Cj6O90
Veritatis 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.html
00:00 Salvation Issues
02:37 The Nature of Faith
05:06 Trust and Assent
06:16 Understanding Dogma
10:59 Trinity and Salvation
17:21 Are Only Trinitarians Saved?
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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 …
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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!
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Books Mentioned:
Putting Jesus in His Place: https://link.amazon/B00yx12Zb
Works on the Spirit: https://link.amazon/B00MDyyMe
00:00 Framework
03:22 Monotheism
04:55 The Father is God
06:48 The Son is God
17:05 The Spirit is God
22:46 Distinction of Persons
25:35 Development of Doctrine
Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Something Protestant and Catholics Can Agree On? | Dr. Matthew Bates
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 …
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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/B01RY8dSH
Beyond the Salvation Wars: https://link.amazon/B08Xp3Wu2
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About 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 Allegiance
04:53 What Is Faith?
14:41 Christ as King
20:48 Embodied Allegiance
28:06 Ecumenical Implications
38:23 Where Catholics Go Wrong
49:45 Baptism and Allegiance
55:41 Where Protestants Go Wrong
01:00:47 Going Deeper
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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 …
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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.
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00:00 The Backstory
01:54 Ascension of Isaiah
06:08 History vs. Dogma
16:30 Odes of Solomon
26:00 "Gnosticism"?
35:13 Irenaeus
45:52 Sibylline Oracles
01:05:48 Gregory Thaumaturgus?
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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 …
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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.
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00:00 What Would Cranmer Think?
10:14 Elizabethan Compromise
16:03 Via Media Theology
22:46 The Importance of Rubrics
32:54 Optionality in Liturgy
44:57 English vs. Scottish BCP
56:00 What's Next?
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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 …
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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.
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Guest Links:
Barney's Podcast: @FaithattheFrontiers
About Barney: https://stmarys.edu/staff/dr-barnabas-aspray/
About Matt: https://dspt.edu/matthew-thomas/
00:00 The Backstory
11:50 Bouyer's Main Idea
19:47 Reformation Nominalism?
31:25 Still Nominalist?
39:26 What is Nominalism?
46:27 Anglican Exception?
01:07:29 My Reservations
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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 …
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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.
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Substack: https://substack.com/@michaelniebauer
00:00 What is a Lectionary?
08:59 How are Readings Selected?
14:34 The Church Calendar
21:01 Three Year vs. One Year
26:50 Don't Just Preach the Gospel Text
30:20 Doctrine and Exegesis
36:41 The Church's Book
45:50 Examples
50:45 Living the Text
58:30 Preaching Advice
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In this episode, I'm joined by Bonnie Kristian to discuss her new book, In Defense of Evangelicalism: A Response to its Cultured Despisers. Over the course of the interview, we discuss what makes …
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In this episode, I'm joined by Bonnie Kristian to discuss her new book, In Defense of Evangelicalism: A Response to its Cultured Despisers. Over the course of the interview, we discuss what makes Evangelicalism unique, why its become a punching bag in American discourse, its entanglement with politics, and much more.
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00:00 Why Now?
03:30 What is Evangelicalism?
18:43 Cultural Criticism of Evangelicals
24:14 Evangelical Self-Criticism
27:27 Evangelical Egalitarians
33:30 Tackiness
40:49 Global vs. American Evangelicalism
45:00 Evangelical Politics
51:29 One Thing to Know about EvangelicalsAn Anglican Guide to Re-Enchantment
In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Plant to discuss his new book, King Oswald's Heirs, which is a meditation on the 1662 BCP Catechism applied to the questions of re-enchantment and …
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In this episode, I'm joined by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Plant to discuss his new book, King Oswald's Heirs, which is a meditation on the 1662 BCP Catechism applied to the questions of re-enchantment and Christianity in a modern/post-modern world. It's a fascinating combination and well-worth reading.
In this discussion, Fr. Thomas discusses the importance of embracing the traditions we've been given, whether the Reformation caused secularism, and much more.
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00:00 The Reformation and Modernity
11:00 Post-Christianity
22:00 The Saints
27:00 Particular and Universal
47:30 IdentityWhere Aquinas Went Wrong: Debates between St. Thomas and St. Bonaventure | Dr. Brendan Case
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brendan Case to discuss his new book, Doubting Thomas (UND Press), which covers a host of debates between St. Thomas Aquinas and his Franciscan counterparts, especially …
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brendan Case to discuss his new book, Doubting Thomas (UND Press), which covers a host of debates between St. Thomas Aquinas and his Franciscan counterparts, especially St. Bonaventure. In this discussion, Dr. Case shares a few instances where he thinks Bonaventure got the better of Thomas. Moreover, he shares why these debates matter and how they might better help us understand the place of Thomas in modern theology.
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About the Guest: Brendan W. Case, Th.D., serves as the Associate Director for Research at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program. A Christian theologian by training, Case’s work brings theology and philosophy into conversation with the empirical social sciences to understand the nature, distribution, and determinants of a good life. Dr. Case is the author or co-author of five books: The Gentleness of Wisdom: A Christian Ethics of Charity, Anger, and Enmity (Routledge, 2026); Doubting Thomas: Early Franciscan Disputes with Aquinas (University of Notre Dame Press, 2026); The Justification of the Sinless: Supralapsarian Christology and the Goodness of the Incarnation (Baker Academic, 2026); The Accountable Animal: Justice, Justification, and Judgment (T&T Clark, 2021), and (with William Glass) Least of the Apostles: Paul and His Legacies in Earliest Christianity (Pickwick Press, 2022).
Guest Links:
Read the book: https://amzn.to/3UnrxQQ
The Justification of the Sinless: https://amzn.to/4ccbZFP
Learn more: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/team/brendan-case
Chapters
00:00 The Place of St. Thomas in Theology
04:46 St. Bonaventure's Approach
10:01 Reception of Thomas in his time
20:04 The Trinity and divine relations
25:12 The Ontological Argument
30:07 Implications of different theological emphases
35:05 Bonaventure today
39:55 Beyond the Summa
45:13 Mystical theology in Bonaventure
49:48 Historical and contemporary views on Thomas and Bonaventure
54:57 The future of theological studyMarian Doctrine and Devotion: The First 300 Years
What did the earliest Christians believe about the Virgin Mary? That's what I'll cover in this video, looking at both orthodox and heterodox groups, as well as written and material evidence. This is …
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What did the earliest Christians believe about the Virgin Mary? That's what I'll cover in this video, looking at both orthodox and heterodox groups, as well as written and material evidence. This is the longest and most detailed video yet in my ongoing series on the history of Marian doctrine and devotion.
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Videos Referenced:
Protevangelium: https://youtu.be/rgHV-leh6P8?si=cseP3b3EpdPoSqCk
Dormition/Assumption: https://youtu.be/0ylKNQmE1oE?si=DSHGJLl_yXO75-4J
Rejecting Mary? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCZ-ZK8e17c&list=PLPYmFzsNDDO-WMGWwl6gTofsw_J-k_Bcd&index=4
Recommended Secondary Sources:
Yale Dura Europos Website: https://duraeuropos.artgallery.yale.edu/
Stephen Shoemaker, Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion
Miri Rubin, Mother of God
0:00 Introduction
012:28 Ascension of Isaiah
06:03 St. Ignatius of Antioch
07:38 St. Justin Martyr
09:52 Protevangelium of James
13:52 St. Irenaeus of Lyons
20:23 Gnostics on Mary
24:44 Tertullian
26:35 St. Clement of Alexandria
27:48 Origen of Alexandria
30:53 Third Century Summary
31:23 Sub Tuum Praesidium
36:37 Mary in Early Christian Art
40:49 The Book of Mary's Repose
43:19 Concluding Thoughts
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Since its definition as a dogma in 1950, Mary's Bodily Assumption has been a point of tension between Protestants and Catholics. For some, it's the beautiful telos of the other Marian dogmas. For …
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Since its definition as a dogma in 1950, Mary's Bodily Assumption has been a point of tension between Protestants and Catholics. For some, it's the beautiful telos of the other Marian dogmas. For others, it's a bewildering act of dogmatizing something that seems unnecessary.
This video isn't about who's right. Instead, this video is a look at the historical development of Christian belief in Mary's Bodily Assumption through three sources: St. Epiphanius of Salamis, apocryphal Dormition/Assumption narratives, and liturgical history.
This video is deeply indebted to the work of Dr. Stephen Shoemaker. You can find the links for his work in the resources section below.
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References:
Stephen Shoemaker, Ancient Traditions of the Virgin Mary's Dormition and Assumption: https://academic.oup.com/book/27239
Stephen Shoemaker, Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion: https://amzn.to/4zotIUo
Matthew Levering, Mary's Bodily Assumption: https://amzn.to/4bLfP8E
0:00 Background
05:53 St. Epiphanius, 4th c.
13:32 Dormition/Assumption Apocrypha
29:19 Liturgy
31:55 Conclusion
Disclaimer: Links in the description may contain affiliate links, from which I receive a small percentage of the purchase.Men Are in Crisis. Christian Virtue Can Help | Dr. Zachary C. Wagner
In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Zachary Wagner, author of Men of Virtue, to discuss the crises men are facing, the problematic solutions being offered, and why embracing a Christian vision of virtue is …
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Zachary Wagner, author of Men of Virtue, to discuss the crises men are facing, the problematic solutions being offered, and why embracing a Christian vision of virtue is the answer.
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About the Guest: Zachary Wagner is an author, ordained minister, and New Testament scholar. He earned a DPhil from Oxford in 2025. He published his first book, Non-Toxic Masculinity: Recovering Healthy Male Sexuality, in 2023 with InterVarsity Press. His second book, Men of Virtue: How the Fruit of the Spirit Forms Male Character in the Modern World, will release from Brazos Press in May 2026. He is currently pursuing publication for his DPhil thesis, as well as a further writing and research projects on Christianity and Stoicism.
Guest Links:
Book: https://amzn.to/3TBoAfg
Substack: https://substack.com/@zacharywagner
Website: https://www.zacharycwagner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharycwagnerWhy C.S. Lewis Believed in Purgatory
You might have heard that C.S. Lewis believed in Purgatory, and that's true. But his vision of Purgatory is unique, combining Protestant and Catholic sensibilities. In this video, I unpack what Lewis …
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You might have heard that C.S. Lewis believed in Purgatory, and that's true. But his vision of Purgatory is unique, combining Protestant and Catholic sensibilities. In this video, I unpack what Lewis taught about Purgatory in Letters to Malcom and The Great Divorce, looking specifically at the theological foundation for his views and what that means for us today.
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00:00 Lewis on Purgatory
01:35 Letters to Malcolm
04:11 The Great Divorce
07:55 Theological Foundations
13:53 Implications for Protestants
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In this episode, I'm joined by Rev. Hannah Miller King to discuss how understanding the Eucharist can change how we see the entirety of the Christian life. We talk about grief, community, and divisions in …
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In this episode, I'm joined by Rev. Hannah Miller King to discuss how understanding the Eucharist can change how we see the entirety of the Christian life. We talk about grief, community, and divisions in the church along the way as we explore what the Eucharist really means.
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Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.comAbout the Guest: Hannah Miller King is a priest and writer in the Anglican tradition. She has been a campus minister among conservatory musicians, an apartment minister in downtown Dallas, and a parish pastor in Northern Virginia and South Carolina. She currently serves as the Associate Rector at The Vine Anglican Church in Western North Carolina. She is a contributing writer for Christianity Today and Holy Post Media, and her work has appeared in Fathom Magazine, Mere Orthodoxy, The Living Church and Smoky Mountain News. Her first book was published by InterVarsity Press in February 2026.
Hannah holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Arts in Religion from Redeemer Seminary. She is currently being schooled in the minutia of Star Wars (and other galactic battles between good and evil) by her three kids.
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The Logic of BOTH the SSPX and the Reformers
Last week, the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal mandate, and 24 hours later, the Vatican pronounced that the SSPX clergy had incurred excommunication and warned that …
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Last week, the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal mandate, and 24 hours later, the Vatican pronounced that the SSPX clergy had incurred excommunication and warned that laypeople who formally adhere to the SSPX could be guilty of excommunication as well.
It was major news, but at first, I thought I'd just leave it to the Catholics and SSPX to sort this out. However, as I was tracking the discourse on this, I became intrigued by one particular thread of the conversation: the comparisons between the SSPX and the Reformation. As a Protestant, this interested me. It also put me in an odd situation. I disagree with the SSPX on a number of things, not least of which is their assessment of the theological emphases of Vatican 2. However, much of the structure of their argument, especially the idea of the state of necessity felt familiar. Indeed, it has interesting overlaps with the Reformation. And it's those overlaps that I decided to explore in this video.
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00:00 The News
01:20 The SSPX
02:38 The State of Necessity
05:53 Reformation Similarities
07:40 Dissent from a Council
09:25 Rejecting Innovations
13:18 Appealing to a Higher Authority
15:39 The Crux of the Issue
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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Jordan Steffaniak to discuss Classical Theism, what it is, how it's Biblical, and why all Christians, Protestants included, should hold to it. If you've ever …
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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Jordan Steffaniak to discuss Classical Theism, what it is, how it's Biblical, and why all Christians, Protestants included, should hold to it. If you've ever wondered why things like Divine Simplicity or impassibility matter, this video is for you.
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About the Guest: Jordan L. Steffaniak (PhD, University of Birmingham, UK) is President of the London Lyceum and Publisher for Hanover Press. He owns and operates Professor Lending, a residential mortgage brokerage and teaches at several institutions. He has a wonderful wife and three sons.
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00:00 Introduction to Classical Theism
08:50 Classical Theism & Happiness
12:01 Is it Practical?
18:00 Aseity
21:01 Simplicity
39:53 Impassibility
51:10 Immutability
59:23 Classical Theism and ProtestantismIs There a Distinct Anglican Spirituality? | Fr. Matthew C. Dallman
In this video, I'm joined by Fr. Matthew C. Dallman to discuss the distinctive elements of Anglican Spirituality as well as major figures within the Anglican spiritual tradition. Fr. Matthew Dallman is the …
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In this video, I'm joined by Fr. Matthew C. Dallman to discuss the distinctive elements of Anglican Spirituality as well as major figures within the Anglican spiritual tradition.
Fr. Matthew Dallman is the leading expert on Martin Thornton, and has published a new book on him, alongside republishing his works.
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Akenside Institute for English Spirituality: https://www.akensideinstitute.org/
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00:00 Anglican Spirituality
02:51 Role of the BCP
06:10 Benedictine Spirituality
12:04 The Riches of Anglican Spirituality
18:02 Influential Figures
26:52 The Impact of Saints
43:13 Martin Thornton's Legacy
01:10:18 The Need for Spiritual DirectionWhat's Driving the Orthodox Convert Surge? An Orthodox Anthropologist's Perspective
In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz to discuss how an uptick in converts, especially among young men, is impacting Orthodoxy in America. Dr. Riccardi-Swartz brings an interesting …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz to discuss how an uptick in converts, especially among young men, is impacting Orthodoxy in America. Dr. Riccardi-Swartz brings an interesting perspective to this topic as she is both an academic anthropologist and an Orthodox Christian herself. Her research is some of the first of its kind regarding Orthodoxy in America.
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About the Guest:
Dr. Sarah Riccardi-Swartz is an assistant professor of religion and anthropology at Northeastern University, where she is also an affiliate faculty member in the women's, gender, and sexuality studies program. Before joining Northeastern University she was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Recovering Truth: Religion, Journalism, and Democracy in a Post-Truth Era project at the Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict (Arizona State University). She has a Ph.D. in Sociocultural Anthropology from New York University. After completing an honors B.A. and M.A. in Religious Studies (American religions) at Missouri State University, she attended NYU to study and research religion and politics in the United States from an anthropological perspective. Along the way, she obtained a graduate certificate in Culture and Media (ethnographic filmmaking) and an M.Phil in Anthropology from NYU. Her research focuses on conservative politics, gender/sexuality, race, media worlds, and Orthodox Christianity.
Chapters
00:00 Orthodoxy: An Anthropological Perspective
06:11 Media & Orthodoxy's Visibility
09:07 Cultural Identity and Conversion
12:10 Politics & Conversion
20:55 Community in Conversion Experiences
23:56 ROCOR and the Fascination with Russia
26:54 The Future of Orthodoxy in America
30:36 Orthodoxy in Appalachia
35:47 The Emergence of Political Conversations
40:39 Understanding the Unique Nature of ROCOR
42:24 Cultural Heritage
45:49 The Internet & Orthodoxy
53:02 Fr. Seraphim RoseNeither Capitalist Nor Socialist? An Introduction to Catholic Economics | Dr. Richard A. Gallenstein
In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Richard Gallenstein, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Master of Public Policy program at The Catholic University of America, to discuss Catholic …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Richard Gallenstein, Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Master of Public Policy program at The Catholic University of America, to discuss Catholic Social Teaching and what it means for us today. We dive into the Church's teaching on Capitalism, Socialism, and how this relates to questions like wealth inequality, AI, and more.
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00:00 Intro to Catholic Social Teaching
12:15 Capitalism vs. Socialism
37:10 Private Property & Universal Destination of Goods
48:10 Subsidiarity & Solidarity
01:07:05 Wealth Inequality
01:16:20 AI
01:30:00 Concluding ThoughtsVirtue and Vice: A Medieval Perspective | Dr. Grace Hamman
In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Grace Hamman to discuss how Medieval Christians approached spiritual formation. We give special attention to their understanding of virtue and vice, exploring how that …
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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Grace Hamman to discuss how Medieval Christians approached spiritual formation. We give special attention to their understanding of virtue and vice, exploring how that might help enrich our modern approaches to the Christian life. We also talk about how to read medieval theologians wisely, and what to do with some of the more extreme examples of piety that might make us uncomfortable today.
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About the Guest: Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life and Jesus through Medieval Eyes: Beholding Christ with the Artists, Mystics, and Theologians of the Middle Ages. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. She lives near Denver, Colorado with her husband and three young children.
Chapters
00:00 The Overlooked Medieval Era
05:07 Personal Journey into Medieval Studies
09:54 Exploring Virtue in Medieval Literature
15:47 Understanding Wholeness and Virtue
20:49 The Interconnectedness of Virtues and Vices
36:22 The Thin Picture of Christian Life
38:45 Pairing Virtues and Vices
42:30 The Richness of Abstinence and Gluttony
47:21 Imagination in Christian Formation
53:00 Navigating Historical Literature
01:30:08 Gateway Texts to the Medieval PeriodThe Origins and Development of Christian Liturgies | Rev. Dr. Matthew S.C. Olver
In this video, I'm joined by the Reverend Dr. Matthew S.C. Olver to discuss the origins and evolution of Christian liturgies. We talk about how Christian liturgies relate to Second Temple Judaism, what we …
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In this video, I'm joined by the Reverend Dr. Matthew S.C. Olver to discuss the origins and evolution of Christian liturgies. We talk about how Christian liturgies relate to Second Temple Judaism, what we learn from St. Justin Martyr, what happened at Vatican 2, and whether the Episcopalian Eucharistic Prayer C is great or cringe-worthy.
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About the Guest: Fr. Olver is the Executive Director and Publisher of The Living Church Foundation. A priest for more than eighteen years, he was the assistant rector at Church of the Incarnation, Dallas (2006-2013) and has served widely in the Episcopal Church: as the Ecumenical Officer (2005-2010) and on the Executive Council (2008-2011) in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas; as a member of the Anglican-Roman Catholic Consultation in the U.S. (ARCUSA), the official dialogue between the Episcopal Church and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2008-2014); as a member the Task Force on Liturgical and Prayer Book Revision for the Episcopal Church (2018-2021); and as a deputy to General Convention (2022 and 2024). He has also been involved in the Anglican Centre in Rome and regularly teaches a course there on Anglican ecclesiology and ecumenism.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Liturgy and Its Importance
03:09 The Evolution of Early Christian Liturgy
06:00 Diversity in Early Christian Worship
09:10 Key Figures in Liturgical History
12:09 The Impact of the Reformation on Liturgy
15:09 The Second Vatican Council and Its Reforms
31:39 Common Ground in the Gospel
34:00 Scholarly Misjudgments in Liturgical History
35:20 The Impact of Liturgical Reforms
37:25 Eucharistic Prayer C: An Inside Look
42:15 The Distinctiveness of Anglican Liturgy
53:07 The Relationship Between Liturgy and Belief
01:00:15 The Richness of Liturgical ExperienceJesus and the Fulfillment of the Jewish Law | Dr. Paul Sloan
In this conversation, Dr. Paul Sloan discusses the relationship between Jesus and the law, challenging common misconceptions about the Pharisees and the nature of ritual purity. He emphasizes that Jesus&apos …
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In this conversation, Dr. Paul Sloan discusses the relationship between Jesus and the law, challenging common misconceptions about the Pharisees and the nature of ritual purity. He emphasizes that Jesus' teachings and actions should be understood within the context of Israel's restoration and the covenantal framework established in the Old Testament. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the law not as a means of works righteousness but as a reflection of God's covenantal love and grace. In this conversation, Paul Sloan discusses the relationship between Christ, the law, and the concept of restoration in the context of eschatology. He emphasizes that Christ's ministry is a fulfillment of the law rather than an abolition, and that the restoration of Israel involves a new heart and obedience to the Torah. The conversation also explores the implications for Gentiles regarding the law, particularly in light of Acts 15, where the early church debated the obligations of Gentile believers. Sloan argues that while the law remains significant, its application differs for Jews and Gentiles, and he highlights the importance of understanding Paul's writings in this context.
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About the Guest: Paul Sloan, Ph.D. (University of St. Andrew's) is Associate Professor of Theology at Houston Christian University. He is the author of Jesus and the Law of Moses: The Gospels and the Restoration of Israel within First-Century Judaism. His research interests include the literature of the New Testament and 2nd Temple Judaism. Current research focuses on Leviticus, the sacrificial system, and sacred space, and the reception of those motifs in 2nd Temple texts.
00:00 Introduction to Jesus and the Law
06:19 Understanding the Role of the Pharisees
13:44 Ritual Purity and Impurity Explained
24:43 Jesus' Authority and Restoration Eschatology
42:57 The Restoration and Eschatological Agenda
45:04 Christ's Fulfillment of the Law
46:27 Obedience to the Torah in the New Covenant
51:03 The Role of Gentiles in the Law
53:33 Acts 15: The Council and Its Implications
01:05:01 Understanding Paul and the LawHistorical Anglican Theology and Modern Debates | Sean Luke
In this interview, I'm joined by Sean Luke of @anglicanaesthetics to discuss how historic Anglican theology can address some of our contemporary debates about sola scriptura, Protestantism, and more. We …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Sean Luke of @anglicanaesthetics to discuss how historic Anglican theology can address some of our contemporary debates about sola scriptura, Protestantism, and more. We discuss whether Anglicans really believe in sola scriptura, how Anglicans have viewed historic schisms, and whether the development of the Church of England was itself schismatic. Prepare to come out of this interview with a long reading list!
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Books Mentioned:
Richard Hooker - Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity: https://amzn.to/4tFes1F
William Chillingworth - The Religion of the Protestants: https://amzn.to/4cDpxun
John Tillotson - The Rule of Faith:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Thought
03:50 The Role of Tradition and Ecumenism
06:59 Historical Anglican Approaches to Church Authority
12:45 The Church Schism and Anglican Continuity
20:45 The Caroline Divines and Anglican Identity
28:45 Sola Scriptura in Anglican Debates
40:55 The Authority of Scripture and Church Tradition
50:40 The Discontinuity and Continuity of the Rule of Faith
01:00:48 Recommended Resources and Final ThoughtsRethinking the Atonement and the Meaning of Sacrifice | Dr. David Moffitt
In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. David Moffitt, one of the world's leading experts on the atonement and the book of Hebrews. We discuss how the ascension is a critical, yet overlooked, part of …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. David Moffitt, one of the world's leading experts on the atonement and the book of Hebrews. We discuss how the ascension is a critical, yet overlooked, part of Christ's atoning work, how misunderstanding Jewish sacrifice causes us to misunderstand the cross, and why Hebrews is every bit as important as Romans for understanding the atonement.
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About the Guest: Dr. David Moffitt’s research focuses on the variety of ways the earliest Christians understood Jesus and their own identities in relation to Jewish scripture, practices, and beliefs. His core areas of ongoing research concern the Epistle to the Hebrews, the ways this early Christian sermon develops claims about Jesus’s person in high-priestly and sacrificial terms, and ancient practices of and beliefs about sacrifice. Beyond Hebrews, Prof. Moffitt has particular interests in the ways the early Christian confession of Jesus’s resurrection and ascension influence the theologies of the various books of the New Testament. Learn more: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/divinity/people/dm206/
00:00 Introduction to Atonement and Hebrews
04:19 The Role of Hebrews in Atonement Discussions
10:47 Broad vs. Narrow Understanding of Atonement
16:17 The Significance of the Ascension in Atonement
26:35 Ongoing Ministry of Christ and Its Implications
31:41 The Significance of Jesus' Death and Resurrection
36:41 Early Church Fathers and the Interpretation of Hebrews
41:02 Understanding Sacrifice in the Context of Atonement
50:21 The Multifaceted Nature of Atonement
59:50 The Ongoing Intercession of ChristThe State of Sola Scriptura Debates | Kevin Fernandez
In this interview, I'm joined by Kevin Fernandez of @SinceAD33 for a friendly discussion about the current state of the sola scriptura debate to see if there are ways in which Protestants and Catholics …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Kevin Fernandez of @SinceAD33 for a friendly discussion about the current state of the sola scriptura debate to see if there are ways in which Protestants and Catholics can productively move the conversation forward. And part of moving forward, we find, is looking backwards, retrieving the best of the past for fruitful discussion in the present.
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00:00 - Where we're at
05:06 - Learning from the Past
11:19 - The Real Differences
17:12 - Infallibility
25:15 - The Role of the Magisterium
34:14 - Is this Getting Too Complicated?
44:13 - The Trouble with Contradictions
55:21 - How to Debate Well
01:05:11 - Going DeeperIs Infallible Dogma Necessary for Christianity? | Fr. James Dominic Rooney
In this interview, I'm joined by Fr. James Dominic Rooney O.P. to discuss the role of infallibility and dogma in Christianity based upon his book, Whoever Hears You Hears Me? In essence, Fr. JD argues that …
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In this interview, I'm joined by Fr. James Dominic Rooney O.P. to discuss the role of infallibility and dogma in Christianity based upon his book, Whoever Hears You Hears Me? In essence, Fr. JD argues that all Christians--not just Catholics--need some form of infallibility to make their theological systems work.
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About the Guest: Fr. James Dominic Rooney is an assistant professor of philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University whose work is primarily in metaphysics, medieval philosophy, Chinese philosophy (程朱理学), and philosophy of religion.
He is also a Dominican friar of the Province of St. Albert the Great (Chicago, IL) and a Catholic priest.
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