Catholic Scandals and Crises of Faith: How a Vatican Reporter Kept the Faith | Colleen Dulle
In this interview, I'm joined by Colleen Dulle, Vatican Correspondent for America Magazine, to discuss how reporting on Catholic Scandals affected her faith. Over the course of the interview, we discuss the finances behind canonization, the treatment of nuns at the Vatican, and, of course, the sex abuse crisis. Colleen's Book: Struck Down, Not Destroyed: https://amzn.to/4nzAb7OInside the Vatican Podcast Episode on Canonization: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/deep-dive-how-saints-are-made-in-the-catholic-church/id1439165420?i=1000599945747Want to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/Guest Bio: Colleen Dulle is a multimedia correspondent covering and analyzing Catholic and Vatican news at America Media, where she hosts and produces the weekly podcast Inside the Vatican. She served as an ABC News Correspondent during the 2025 conclave and has commentated on Vatican news for MSNBC, the BBC, and CBC among others. Colleen’s work has earned regional and national accolades from the Catholic Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Louisiana/Mississippi Associated Press Media Editors. She was three times named the Catholic Media Association Multimedia Journalist of the Year.00:00 Life of a Vatican Correspondent 03:45 Staying Catholic 19:03 Divisions in the Church25:25 The Economics of Canonization34:04 Treatment of Nuns46:20 Sex Abuse CrisisSupport the show
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Can Catholics Disagree with the Pope? | Andrew Likoudis
In this interview, I'm joined by Andrew Likoudis, editor of the new volume, Faith in Crisis, which deals with the ongoing questions of submission to the pope and the magisterium in the Catholic Church. We discuss when (if at all), a Catholic can disagree with the pope, and how that can be done. Along the way, we dive into questions about the death penalty, freedom of conscience, Vatican 2, and what happens with a heretical pope.Support the channel:Patreon: patreon.com/gospelsimplicityPaypal: paypal.me/gospelsimplicityLikoudis Legacy Foundation: https://likoudislegacy.com/Faith in Crisis: https://amzn.to/3KY25NgSupport the show
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That Time There Were Three Popes: A History of the Great Western Schism
The Great Western Schism is one of the most fascinating and dramatic stories in the history of the church. And yet, many people have never heard of it. This is a story of saints against saints, councils against popes, and rival popes vying for power. For skeptics, it's proof the emperor has no clothes. For committed Catholics, it's a reminder that the church has been through far worse in its past than in its present. For everyone, it's a story worth knowing. Videos like these are some of the most difficult for me to make. If you'd like to see more, consider supporting the channel using the links below: Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity   Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com00:00 Setting the Stage00:53 Avignon Papacy02:23 Returning to Rome04:12 The Fateful Conclave08:00 The Schism Begins13:00 France Loses Patience13:42 The Council of Pisa14:32 Three Popes15:47 Council of Constance21:30 Benedict's Power Fades24:03 The Clementine Line Sputters Out24:53 What Now?Support the show
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The Catholic Reformation: A beginner's guide with Dr. James Kelly
In this interview, I'm joined by Dr. James Kelly to discuss the Catholic Reformation. We cover why "Catholic Reformation" is a better name than "Counter Reformation," the Council of Trent, the spread of Catholicism during colonialism, and the impact of the Catholic Reformation on daily life. Dr. James Kelly is Associate Professor in the History of Catholicism in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University. Read his full bio: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/james-kelly3/The Catholic Reformation: A Very Short Introduction: https://amzn.to/4hahvK4Want to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/00:00 What is the Catholic Reformation?05:25 Sources of the Catholic Reformation09:54 Relationship to Protestant Reformation13:00 The Council of Trent16:15 On the Ground Reality20:58 Protestant Reaction23:30 Spirit of the Council27:24 Colonialism and Missions36:39 Religious Orders42:40 Daily Life49:30 Was it a Success?53:53 Reform of Superstition57:02 Going FurtherSupport the show
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Why a Catholic Philosopher Became Orthodox | Dr. Joshua Sijuwade
In this interview, Dr. Joshua Sijuwade returns to the channel, but this time from a different church. About a year ago, he and I discussed his a priori argument for the papacy. This time, he's sharing what ultimately led him to change his mind on the papacy and become Orthodox. The conversation focuses on the structure of the church, and whether Catholics or Orthodox have retained the church structure of the first millennium. In a future episode, we may dive into the differences in the doctrine of God between the East and West. If you'd like to see that, let us know!The Monograph: https://www.academia.edu/143947636/The_Identity_of_the_Church_A_Comprehensive_Argument_for_the_Truth_of_Eastern_Orthodoxy_Penultimate_Updated_VersionWant to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity  Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austinRead my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/Support the show
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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