Why rituals are essential and what Evangelicals can learn from them

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In the non-denominational, evangelical setting I grew up in, rituals were things to be avoided. They would deaden your faith and are symbolic of so much of what is wrong with mainline churches, or so I was told. In this video, I explore how my thoughts have completely changed on rituals. More than that, I lay out a framework for understanding the nature and function of rituals as well as give practical advice on how to make the most out of rituals.

This video arose not only from my journey of investigating the history of the church, but also from teaching a recent series on rituals at my local church. You can find those messages here

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Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news, and I wanted to share that with as many people as possible. The channel has grown and changed over time, but that central conviction has never changed. Today, we make content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.

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Hey! My name is Austin, and I'm a 23 year old guy who’s passionate about the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel. I believe that the gospel, the good news about Jesus, is really good news, and I’m out to explore, unpack, and share that good news with as many people as possible. I'm a full blown Bible and Church History nerd that loves getting to dialogue with others about this, learning as much as I can, and then teaching whatever I can. I grew up around Frederick, MD where I eventually ended up working my first job at a church. They made the mistake of letting me try my hand at teaching, and instantly I fell in love. That set me on a path for further education, and I'm currently a student at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL, studying theology. On any given day you can find me with my nose in a book or a guitar in my hands. Want to get to know me more? Follow me and say hi on Instagram at: @austin.suggs

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