Gospel Simplicity Explored | Orthodox Christians Interview Austin Suggs! | TLTS007 CWP046

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Have you ever pondered the delicate threads that tie together the vast spectrum of Christian beliefs? Austin Suggs of Gospel Simplicity joins Nick and Jeremy of Cloud of Witnesses Radio for a captivating exploration into Christian ecumenism, revealing Austin's mission to connect Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant followers through thought-provoking content. Austin Sugg's journey from a dorm room project to a key voice in interdenominational dialogue has sparked a library of spiritual resources, aiming to foster understanding and celebrate diversity within the Christian faith.

As we journey through the theological terrain, Austin shares personal reflections on how faith shapes our daily lives and relationships with Cloud of Witnesses. We discuss the balance between head and heart in spiritual practice, the enduring legacy of the saints, and the pivotal moments of the Reformation that continue to influence western Christian tradition today. Whether it's the academic rigor of theological study or the intimate warmth of devotional worship, our conversation underscores the myriad ways individuals encounter and embody their faith.

We wrap up our discussion by delving into the transformative power of incarnation, the responsibilities of digital evangelism, and the significance of sacred spaces in experiencing Christ God. This episode serves as an invitation to both the curious and the devout to engage with the Christian community at large, reminding us of the collective journey we share as followers of Christ. Austin's insights provide a beacon for those navigating the complexities of their faith, illuminating a path towards hoped-for unity and deeper understanding.

We are thrilled to host Gospel Simplicity - we're extremely grateful to Austin Suggs for taking time to talk with us so early in the new year 2024!

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I've got a couple of icons there where I do kind of like my morning devotions in my little office here, but one of them that I have there is the venerable bead and kind of patron saint of scholars, and so often before my classes are in the morning, since so much of my life is kind of academic focused, whether it's my YouTube channel or grad school et cetera I often think of you know that model of being a scholar saint, of one who is deep in studies but is using those studies for the glory of God, and so I think you know, at a bare minimum you could say that someone like Saint Bede represents that and that we can use that model as something to strive towards. But I think I do think that the Saints intercede on our behalf. I think we see that in Revelation of you know the martyrs around the throne crying out. I think where people, and I think even most Protestants, could agree with that even if it isn't, I think they might say it's kind of vague how much knowledge they have. But like a general intercession, I think where it gets tricky is like whether that intercession can go both ways, like whether it's just the Saints interceding down for us or whether we ask the intercession up to the Saints.

I made a video not too long ago that that's actually not something that I'm uncomfortable with. I don't have a problem with Christians asking for the intercession of Saints, but I respect the reasons for why people might have a problem with that. I wouldn't make it mandatory on anyone. So I would say they're not just a model but they can also be intercessors for us and that I think you know in a very real way, even though very difficult to understand, like we are surrounded right by that cloud of witnesses that are praying for us, spurring us on, and how kind of our realm overlaps with the spiritual realm is a difficult thing to say and to really pin down, but I think there's at least some element of especially like in the gathering of the maybe lowercase saints on earth today, that we are surrounded by that cloud of witnesses that is, at the very least, praying that we might join them at some point.