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This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Sometimes familiarity can be the enemy of understanding. So it is, often times, with the crucifixion of Jesus. For so many of us, we've grown up hearing the story of Jesus' death on the cross, and we have an answer in our back pocket from Sunday school about why Jesus needed to die on the cross, but beyond that, we may not really understand all that much about what led to Jesus' death, what crucifixion entailed, and perhaps most importantly, the true meaning of the cross. In this video, I'm joined by Orthodox biblical scholar Dr. Eugenia Constantinou to discuss the crucifixion in context. We cover the Jewish and Roman trials, the parallels with the binding of Isaac, the physicality of crucifixion, and ultimately, the meaning of it all. Check out Dr. Constantinou's Newest Book, The Crucifixion of the King of Glory: https://amzn.to/3xo0WWuSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: gospelsimplicity.creator-spring.comAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:https://www.zola.com/registry/elizaan...We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. 

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityFew things spark more internet controversy among Catholics than Vatican II. As many seek to be faithful to the tradition of the church, they wonder what to do with Vatican II, this council that seems to be the source of so many problems in the Church today. Whether it's irreverent liturgies or heterodox theology, Vatican II is seen by many to be the birthplace of many ills. However, in this video I'm joined by Fr. Blake Britton as we take a deep dive into the history and texts of the Second Vatican Council. We explore why the council was called., what it teaches, and how the implementation of the council often radically differed from the teachings of the council. Get Fr. Britton's Book: https://amzn.to/34Hnc0RSign up for Christ Centered Capital and your first month free by using the promo code "C3AUSTIN": https://christcenteredcapital.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: gospelsimplicity.creator-spring.comAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:https://www.zola.com/registry/elizaandaustin2022We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. 

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityCS Lewis is beloved by Christians from across the spectrum of the Christian tradition for his erudite yet accessible apologetics and his winsome fiction writing. However, most people aren't familiar with a "third Lewis" which he himself saw foundational to his identity: Lewis the Medievalist. A celebrated scholar and Oxford Don, Lewis spent most of his life researching medieval texts and lecturing students on the importance of honing their Latin. In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. Jason Baxter to discuss the Medieval Mind of CS Lewis, and in doing so, we talk about the importance of learning in our fast-paced, soundbite culture. We explore the writers and theologians who most impacted Lewis and discuss how we might imitate his love for learning. Get a signed copy of Dr. Baxter's Book: https://www.jasonmbaxter.comSign up for Christ Centered Capital and your first month free by using the promo code "C3AUSTIN": https://christcenteredcapital.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: gospelsimplicity.creator-spring.comAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:https://www.zola.com/registry/elizaandaustin2022We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. 

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by pastor and best-selling author, John Mark Comer, to discuss his brand new book, Live No Lies. In doing so, we talk about the spiritual battles that face Christians today and draw on ancient wisdom from the desert fathers as well as modern psychology to understand how we can find victory in Jesus in our battles against the flesh, the devil, and the world. Buy his book: https://amzn.to/3iRcrgGLearn more about his work: https://practicingtheway.org/Download Catena Bible on Apple or Android: http://onelink.to/jn7rm9Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: gospelsimplicity.creator-spring.comAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:http://www.zola.com/registry/elizaandaustin2022We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...Music:Bowmans Root - Isaac Joel

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat do Orthodox Christians think of non-Orthodox Christians? In my investigation of Orthodoxy, I've received varied answers to this question, and in this video I talk with Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick about this question as well as the larger question, why be Orthodox? Fr. Andrew shares his thoughts on Protestants, Catholics, as well as opening up about some of the challenges facing Orthodoxy. We even get into the hot topic issue of internet orthodoxy. Enjoy!Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick:https://www.ancientfaith.com/contribu...Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-springAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:http://www.zola.com/registry/elizaandaustin2022We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimplicity

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityJulian of Norwich is admired by theologians, feminists, historians, and everyone in between. She's a figure that's hard to pin down and whose influence can be seen from bumper stickers to Ph.D. dissertations. In this interview, Veronica Mary Rolf explains how Julian is both the most and least well-known Medieval woman. In doing so, she brings the theology and life of Julian of Norwich alive, revealing her to be much more than her famous saying (which isn't even really her's) "all shall be well." In this interview, we explore several of Julian's mystical revelations which cover topics from the trinity to the motherhood of Jesus. Veronica Mary Rolf:https://www.veronicamaryrolf.com/Buy her book: https://amzn.to/3lrkXoVSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-springAustin and Eliza's Wedding Registry:http://www.zola.com/registry/elizaandaustin2022We in no way expect you all to get us anything, but the generosity of this community always exceeds my expectations, so if you'd like to support us as we start our life together, you're welcome to look at this list. 

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by David Bercot, an Anabaptist Church Historian, pastor, and writer who seeks to share the teachings, and even more so, the lifestyle, of the Early Church. After investigating church history, David went on a long journey from his Bible church, through the Anglican Church, and eventually into Anabaptist churches. While many studies of Church History focus on theology, Bercot has spent his career focusing on the lifestyle of the Early Church, and I think you'll find this perspective really interesting. Check out David Bercot's Work:https://www.scrollpublishing.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC12uJsCgkmvHgbxnaaXN8ewSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-springFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimplicityTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...Most Christians I know want to, in some way at least, model their faith off the faith of the Early Church. The problem, we struggle to get clarity on what exactly that means and would look like in real life. Something that exacerbates this problem is that many of us are unfamiliar with Second Temple Judaism; that is, we don't know much about the world from which the Early Church emerged. In this video, I sit down with the Reverend Dr. Stephen De Young to discuss his new book, The Religion of the Apostles, and explore the world of Second Temple Judaism, the Early Church, and why he thinks that Orthodox Christianity represents the fullness of the Christian faith. You can buy Fr. Stephen De Young's Book here: https://amzn.to/2WeeWkZTwo Powers in Heaven: https://amzn.to/3xbOntwSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spring

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat is the core of Protestantism? In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Phillip Cary, author of the fantastic book, The Meaning of Protestant Theology: Luther, Augustine, and the Gospel that Gives Us Christ. In it he dives deeply into the theology of Martin Luther, St. Augustine, and their philosophical influences. In doing so, he shows how the heart of Protestant theology, for Luther at least, is union with Christ. Personally, union with Christ is one of my favorite theological topics, so I'm delighted to be sharing this with you. Dr. Cary's book: https://amzn.to/3yFOnD9Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spring Use promo code GOSPEL10 for 10% off your KINDRED order at: https://www.kindredapostle.com/Watch my review of KINDRED’s The Gospel According to Mark at: https://bit.ly/3rbbhP8

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video I'm joined by Orthodox Iconographer, podcaster, and public intellectual, Jonathan Pageau to explore iconography, symbolism, and meaning. We tackle questions about how to interpret ancient texts, avoiding chronological snobbery, and how to move past our time's crisis of meaning. We also explore some of Jonathan's personal story, how he got into iconography, and what led him to the Orthodox church. Of course, we also talked about patterns and how to read the Bible while paying attention to patterns as well as seeing patterns in the world. One of my favorite questions we explored was, what's the line between seeing patterns and conspiracy theories? Check out Jonathan's Work:https://www.youtube.com/user/pageaujonathanSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-springFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityWhat does the Catholic church teach when it comes to the topic of Justification? If you're familiar with a bit of church history, you know that justification, and specifically the doctrine of justification by faith alone, sola fide, was at the heart of the Reformation. Churches have split, anathemas have been pronounced, and no small amount of ink has been shed on the topic of Justification. Since the Second Vatican Council, Protestants and Catholics have been participating in dialogues to see if perhaps they can come together on this doctrine. Most famously, in 1999 the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification was signed between the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation. However, despite this progress, Catholics and Protestants remain divided, and many Protestants wonder what it is that Catholics teach about Justification. Do Catholics believe that we're justified by works? Can Catholics agree to the doctrine of justification by faith alone and what does all this talk about "merit" mean? In this interview, we tackle these questions and more as Jimmy Akin carefully guides us through a Catholic understanding of the doctrine of Justification. Jimmy Akin is a Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers. You can find his books, podcast, and more by going to http://www.jimmyakin.comSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spring

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...Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​One Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spring

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityDo you struggle with doubt? Or maybe, do you believe in God, but do you feel like this doesn't really change how you see the world? Even many Christians, according to Dr. Beck, live like atheists because we don't really expect God to show up in our lives. Gone are the days of seeing God at work all around us. Instead, now many of us, whether religious or not, live with a functionally materialistic, skeptical worldview. In this video, Dr. Richard Beck, Professor of Psychology talks about how to develop a more enchanted and dynamic faith, so that you can experience God in your daily life.Buy Dr. Beck's Book, Hunting Magic Eels: https://amzn.to/3z8dyPKCheck out Dr. Beck's blog: https://www.experimentaltheology.comAll things Gospel Simplicity: http://www.gospelsimplicity.comSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spring.comOne Time Donation: http://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimplicityTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link,https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicity 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.comSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-springOne Time Donations: http://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicity

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...What did Paul mean when he talked about "works of the law?" This question has divided interpreters for centuries, specifically in the Protestant discussion of sola fide. When Paul talks about being saved apart from works of the law, does he mean apart from ANY works, or apart from ceremonial works? This question not only caused division in the Reformation, but it has sparked debates between what has become known as the Old and New Perspectives on Paul. While this fight has been primarily exegetical, Dr. Matthew J. Thomas in his landmark work shifts the conversation to ask how did the earliest Christians understand works of the law. His answers are quite revealing, and if you're interested in Pauline studies, patristics, or just want to know what works of the law means, this is for you. All things Gospel Simplicity: http://www.gospelsimplicity.comSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spri...Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link: https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gospelsimplicityIf you're like me, when you first heard about the filioque controversy, you might've been a bit perplexed as to how one Latin word could split the church in half. In this interview, I talk with Dr. Ed Siecienski, a leading expert on the history of the filioque to discuss the history of the controversy between Catholics and Orthodox on the procession of the Holy Spirit. Does the Spirit proceed from the Father or the Father AND the Son, and at the end of the day, does this even matter? For answers to these questions and more, be sure to tune in to this episode of Gospel Simplicity. Dr. Siecienski's book on the Filioque: https://amzn.to/3flJiJgAll things Gospel Simplicity: http://www.gospelsimplicity.comSupport Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spri...Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplic...Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos​...What is Orthodox Ecclesiology? For outsiders, it may seem that the Orthodox Church is structured the same way as the Catholic Church, just without a pope. However, in this video, Fr. Laurent Cleenewerck, author of His Broken Body, walks us through the Eucharistic Ecclesiology of the Orthodox Church. He contrasts this with the more institutional model of the Catholic Church, as well as exploring what this means for ecumenical work between Catholics and Orthodox. It's a fascinating conversation, and we talk about topics like what it would take for Catholics and Orthodox to reunite and whether or not the Orthodox need a pope for their church structure to work. If your interested in Orthodoxy, ecumenism, or ecclesiology in general, I think you'll really enjoy this. Fr. Laurent's book: https://amzn.to/3vPeZA8​Learn More about Gospel Simplicity: https://www.gospelsimplicity.com

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...​For many of us, the Lord's Prayer was the first prayer we ever learned. Some people have been praying it every day since they were young. However, sometimes familiarity can lead to boredom. Maybe for you the Lord's Prayer has just become dull. Maybe it's nothing more than mindless repetition. In this video, I talk with Dr. Wesley Hill about what we can learn from the Lord's Prayer, and how we might begin to love the Lord's Prayer again if we've become bored with it. The Lord's Prayer teaches us so much about God, and it's my hope that this video would give you a greater appreciation for the most famous of all Christian prayers. Dr. Wesley Hill:Lord's Prayer book: https://amzn.to/2R1LNa2​Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spri...​Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplic...​Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...​Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​

This video is sponsored by Faithful Counseling. For 10% off your first month, use the link, http://www.faithfulcounseling.com/gos...​When you hear the word demons, you most likely think of red, supernatural figures with horns and pitch forks, or at least, if you do, you're not alone. Here's the thing: nowhere does the Bible describe demons like that. Furthermore, we often talk of demons as fallen angels, but (spoiler alert), you're going to be hard-pressed to find that idea in the Bible as well. The truth is, a lot of what we believe about demons doesn't come from the Bible, and some of it flatly contradicts the Bible. This is what Dr. Michael Heiser and I discuss in this interview. So, what does the Bible teach about demons? Moreover, how should we allow belief in demons to affect our lives? If all this talk of demons sounds crazy to you, don't worry, we talk about that too. Dr. Heiser:Demons Book: https://amzn.to/3mVD45j​Website: https://drmsh.com/​Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spri...​Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplic...​Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...​​

What does it mean for God to be simple, and could someone please explain it to me in a simple way? These are questions that have been on my mind, and if you watch my videos, they might be things you're interested in as well. In this video, I talk with Fr. Gregory Pine, a Dominican priest and Ph. D. candidate as well as a frequent guest of both Pints with Aquinas and Godsplaining, about what the Catholic church means when it claims that God is simple and why the dogma of Divine Simplicity matters. I hope you enjoy this video and the ways in which Fr. Pine can take a complex topic and explain it in simple terms. Fr. Gregory Pine:Godsplaining: https://godsplaining.org/​Pints with Aquinas: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClh4...​Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicity​​Merch: https://gospelsimplicity.creator-spri...​Follow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplic...​Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gospelsimpli...​Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gsplsimplicity​