Clark Massey And Laura Hehman

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The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanDoes VIRTUS Training Work? INTERVIEW w/ Melanie Takinen | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark MasseyCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast (or email us at asimplehouse@gmail.com)!Clark sits down with Melanie Takinen, Associate Director of VIRTUS Programs, to learn more about the beginnings of the program, what it does for the Church, and what else the Church should be doing, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Learn more about VIRTUS at https://virtusonline.org/virtus/Chapters:0:00 Intro & context12:58 Welcome, Melanie!15:53 The beginnings of VIRTUS21:20 VIRTUS’s...2025-08-0654 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanAvailable Reality, St. Cyril & Trad. Liturgy | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast (or email us at asimplehouse@gmail.com)!Clark and Laura talk how to discern what you can actually accomplish, St. Cyril of Jerusalem's guidance on the kiss of peace, AI's critiques of Catholicism, and more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Chapters:0:00 Episode preview1:29 God’s plans & your “available reality”17:30 The best kiss of peace25:30 Receiving Communion on the eyes?28:39 Neo-traditionalism in the Church34:16 AI critiques Catholicism42:45 The deception50:38 Jailbreaking AI53:34 Clark’s bad sports take1:03:30 TSP’s “sponsors” (not really)You can stream The Simpleton Podcast almost anywhere you find podca...2025-07-241h 08

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanLord of the Dance, Orthodoxy vs. Conservatism | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast (or email us at asimplehouse@gmail.com)!Clark and Laura talk "Lord of the Dance", why orthodoxy is better than conservatism, and the truth behind economic stats of unemployment and living cost in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.Links:Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity (https://www.lisep.org)Chapters:0:00 Episode preview1:38 Laura’s wonderful religion teacher7:03 The man who lived Catholic social doctrine in politics 2025-06-201h 02

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanNew Pope Leo Agenda; Feminine vs. Effeminate | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast (or email us at asimplehouse@gmail.com)!Clark and Laura talk Pope Leo XIV, his potential agenda, the social doctrine of the Church and why it's overemphasized, technology and fasting in the 21st century, and more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Chapters:0:00 Episode preview0:58 Gluttons of delicacy; femininity vs. effeminacy16:17 New pope! Name reason, American Catholics25:25 Pope agenda, social doctrines41:53 The seasons, technology, and new fasts50:51...2025-05-2253 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWe're Back! Popes, ASH, Podcast Future & US Debt | The Simpleton Podcast Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast (or email us at asimplehouse@gmail.com)!The Simpleton Podcast is back! Clark reboots a new season of the podcast with updates on the podcast itself, A Simple House, the conclave, and the US financial situation.Article: "The new leader of the Catholic Church will inherit a financial mess that Pope Francis spent much of his reign trying to fix" by Shawn Tully (Fortune) (⁠https://fortune.com/article/pope-francis-vatican-finances-reform/⁠)Chapters:0:00 Episode preview1...2025-05-1525 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCatholicism & AI: Blessing or Threat? | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!Clark and Laura discuss the Vatican's latest letter on AI—its key takeaway, its shortcomings, and its implications—in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.—Chapters:0:00 Episode preview1:20 Vatican’s letter on AI13:45 Where the letter falls short21:00 AI alignment, evil, and evolution26:08 Robots vs. AI34:57 Agency and eduction43:17 Constraints, open source models47:45 How to best use and understand AI51:47 Closing thoughts—You can also find the audio...2025-03-2052 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanPrudence: the Secret Sauce of Good Mission Work | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!Clark and Laura discuss one of the most important characteristics of mission work, prudence, and how to be prudent individually and in a group setting in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.—Chapters:0:00 Intro0:20 Stetson hats2:13 Prudence: a redefinition12:15 A Simple House and prudence16:51 Group prudence28:10 How to reflect (and do ministry) well41:40 A bathroom break sponsor44:54 Critique, planning, groupthink, and safety1:00:06 Being too nice; when to speak up1:12:41 Oprah se...2025-03-061h 22

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCatholics & Protestants: The Current State of Affairs | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!Clark and Laura discuss the current state of Catholic-Protestant relations in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.—Chapters:0:00 Intro and listener feedback0:40 Vatican: banning religious order; news on AI3:16 Finland’s president steals our analysis!3:44 Listener question: Protestant-Catholic relations36:50 Final thoughts37:38 Clip of Finland's president—You can also find the audio version of the po...2025-02-2038 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanInflation Armageddon Basics | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast!—Clark and Laura discuss the impending repercussions of inflation, how the new administration could help or hurt, and what we should do to prepare in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.—Chapters:0:00 Intro and past inflation episodes recap6:15 What’s inflation? Money? Regulation?26:30 How the US keeps going into debt37:36 How do prices fluctuate despite inflation?44:00 What you should do, what the US is doing53:25 How car prices reflect the state of the economy55:47 Tariffs and their...2025-02-141h 14

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanPat Flynn: Kettlebells, Catholicism, Philosophy & Family (INTERVIEW) | The Simpleton PodcastTo learn more about Pat's fitness programs, visit http://101kettlebellworkouts.com or https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com. You can follow him on social media at @chroniclesofstrength. Pat is the host of Philosophy for the People, a podcast you can find on all streaming services, including YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilosophyforthePeople) — Call (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura sit down with Pat Flynn, a renaissance man who, among other ventures, promotes a successful kettlebell-focused workout program, hosts "Philosophy for the People", and loves his Catholic faith. — You can also find t...2025-02-061h 24

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWhy Fairness Is Bad, Envy, World Politics | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura discuss envy and its opposite, why fairness is stupid, and what Trump's first 100 days in office could look like in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 0:45 Clark’s connection to Costa Rica politics 4:20 Envy & the Ten Commandments 13:00 Motived by envy, motived by good 22:45 Fairness is from Satan 30:05 Bad religious orders 40:45 New new new world order 50:31 Final thoughts — 2025-01-2351 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanPope Francis's New Encyclical "Dilexit Nos" | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura discuss Pope Francis's new encyclical, "Dilexit Nos", in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. (You can read the whole encyclical here: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html) — You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more). Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/simpletonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Simpleton Podcast is also on YouTube, Rumble and Odysee: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...2025-01-1651 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanParadigm Shifts; Mass Isn't Inspiring? | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura answer listener questions about the Mass, JP2, and bad leaders, then tackle shifts in cultural and secular worldviews in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Is the Mass supposed to be inspiring? • Why do some people defend bad priests? • JP2 and mishandled situations • Louisiana molasses • Personal, cultural, and worldly changes — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:00 Is the Mass supposed to be inspiring? 15:05 Why do some people de...2024-12-191h 01

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHigh IQs & Religious Truths; Trump Policies | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura discuss the religious opinions of the man with the highest IQ in the world, Christopher Langan, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Digital Bill of Rights incoming? • Ukraine, Iran, Vietnam • Good and Bad Fruit • Black Licorice • Job Cuts in the Government — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:28 Recommendations: books, candy, earth 10:12 Listener feedback: good and bad fruit 16:51 Christopher Langan 32:58 The news: Ukraine, Iran, Vietnam 37:53 Trump’s policies 48:11 Final thoughts — Yo...2024-11-2149 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanFundamentals vs. Hacks; Election Results | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall (913) 390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! Clark and Laura break down the temptation to use "hacks" instead of honing in on spiritual fundamentals in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Election Day • Philosophy vs. society • New slang • The Yankees' meltdown • Molasses love — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:05 More molasses love 2:44 Cheugy & abattoir 5:54 Recording this on Election Day (also, the Yankees) 11:47 Clark’s hot (sad) take on drugs 20:44 A lighthearted (and tasty) transition...2024-11-0738 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWolves in Sheep's Clothing; Reforming Scandal | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanCall 913-390-3672 and leave a message for the podcast! — Clark and Laura break down the problem of poor spiritual formators and religious orders, and what we should do about them, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • High praise for molasses • Daniel Mitsui's Catholic art • Our new TSP call-in line! — Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Molasses 2:30 Call in! 913-390-3673 2:54 Daniel Mitsui 5:26 Laura’s grandmother and beautiful ministries 13:46 Wolves in sheep’s clothing 34:35 Leave us feedback!2024-11-0137 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanEntrepreneurship, Liberal Arts, & Re-Igniting Your Faith (Mike Ortner INTERVIEW) | Simpleton PodcastMike Ortner—co-founder of tech success Capterra, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Clark's long-time friend—joins Clark for this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • The lack of "faithful" Catholics in the 80s • What comes first: family or faith? • Mike's new projects • Exodus Youth Services • Classical education today — Visit runwithsaints.org to learn more about Mike's latest project (built for Catholics!). — Chapters: 0:00 Intro to Mi...2024-10-241h 26

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCan the Average Catholic Family Survive? | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura break down the economics of raising a family in today's world and discuss what you should do to lessen the financial burden in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast.Also in this episode:• Catholic school vs. homeschool vs. public school• Two jobs, one job, part-time job• Get a home while you can!• Mary and Martha• God's providence—Chapters:0:00 Intro & episode preview2:22 Setting up the characters15:25 The D6 advan...2024-10-1156 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCatholic Priesthood, Seminary, & Star Wars: Fr. James Morgan INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastFr. James (Jimmy) Morgan, Parochial Vicar at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church in Bethesda, MD, sits down with Clark and Laura for this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Fr. Jimmy's connection to ASH • Historical Critical Method • Priest Formation • Mediocre Priests, Parish politics, and committees • Deadheads, Phish, and live football — You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more). Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht...2024-09-281h 28

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWho Should I Vote For? | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss the 2024 election, the pros/cons of Harris and Trump, and potential election repercussions in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Single-issue voters • Buy your child a broken lawnmower • American Solidarity Party case study • US economy • Dangerous outcomes? — Chapters: 0:00 Who to vote for? 6:43 Single-issue voters 10:30 American Solidarity, Libertarian, etc. 13:53 The state of the US economy 20:36 Upside/downside Trump, upside/downside Harris 28:56 Dangerous outcomes, political instability 35:48 Buy your child a broken lawnmower — You can also find the...2024-09-1941 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanParenting, Blue Monster, Stats & Biases, Free Speech Issues, Tiger Sharks | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura share their secrets to parenting, discuss ice cream mishaps, and talk tiger shark attacks in this loaded episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Motherhood on X • Thought crimes & enlightenment values • UAE and Afghanistan • Making memories with your kids • Inflation and Church stats — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & 2-minute rule? 0:54 Episode preview 1:45 The Blue Monster 9:05 Making memorable moments 10:40 Motherhood X 12:35 Teaching complex things 17:16 Vocations and integration 32:22 Statistical bias: shark attacks, inflation, and the Chur...2024-09-051h 17

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanOlympic Ceremony, Votes For Kids, Obama Movie | The Simpleton Podcast, Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura make a compelling case for why your kids should vote, break down satanism, and dissect "Leave the World Behind" in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. — You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere you stream podcasts (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more). Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/simpletonpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Simpleton Podcast is also on YouTube, Rumble and Odysee: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yxkdpR6KBo&list=PL6J5x7lptOXsnTAQRah4MhOOZwuttVNtb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Odysee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://odysee.com/@asimplehouseU...2024-08-2954 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanMoses Founded the Catholic Church | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura continue their commentary on the A Simple House "Missioner's Manual" by examining Moses, the Ten Commandments, and what they tell us about God in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Why does God love messy people? • Moses, a brief synopsis • Big news about plaid • The local vacation — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & big news about plaid 2:18 Episode preview (and ASH Manual recap) 2:40 Axioms, theology, revelation 4:22 Moses, a brief synopsis 10:31 God loves the messiest people 16:06 Th...2024-08-0836 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanJustice, Love, Abraham, & The Patriarchs | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura continue their journey through the A Simple House "Missioner's Manual" by discussing Abraham, justice, and love in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Sci-Fi and Catholicism • Just Homes & ASH • Abraham's 3 Great Insights (from Ratzinger) — Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:24 Listener feedback & prayer requests 3:43 Just Homes ministry update 6:15 Noah (aka the most recent ASH manual episode) 7:15 The age of the patriarchs; personal, generous help 20:12 Justice: in life, the next life, and the reward 25:36 Abraham’s 3 great insights 36:56 Outro — You c...2024-08-0137 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanJD Vance, Modern Dating, Ideals v. Spirituality | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura are joined by Mary Smith to talk modern relationships, JD Vance, ideals vs. spirituality, and more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Do we endorse betrothals? • Laura's new program: Exodus 90,000 • Ideals hurt families, parishes • Populism in politics • Spirituality over stricture --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:20 Vampire awareness 2:51 Modern dating, betrothals, and dowries 20:02 We got censored 21:30 JD Vance and the populist solution 37:49 Exodus 90,000; your ideals are ruining your spirituality 52:34 Applying this to parishes and families 1:03:42 Outro --- You ca...2024-07-251h 04

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCCHD, Charity, and Secularism | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanClark and Laura cover current events in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. --- The Simpleton Podcast is also on YouTube, Rumble, and Odysee: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@asimplehouse_u Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU Odysee: https://odysee.com/@asimplehouseU --- Send us feedback! Email: asimplehouse@gmail.com A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor while living a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the...2024-07-1154 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanSalvation History & Righteous Underdogs | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura continue their dive into the A Simple House Missioner's Manual in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" • The good news of the flood • Asking the right questions • TSP reverse sponsorship? --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & REVERSE sponsorship 0:50 Clark's recommendation 1:33 Episode preview 2:04 Douglas Adams & good answers 3:30 Ask the right questions 11:42 The antediluvian period 15:25 Salvation history is YOUR history 18:15 A way to escape God: complexity 19:42 The antediluvian period (cont.) 22:40 The good news of the flood 26:20 Outro --- You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere...2024-07-0426 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHousekeeping Downer Episode | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura talk AI, spiritual warfare, Boeing, and a lot more in this (micro) episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • "Fr. Justin" AI bot on Catholic Answers • Spiritual action movies vs. spiritual warfare • What to do when you see the devil • (FEEDBACK NEEDED!) Loser saints --- 0:00 Intro 0:28 Another Boeing whistleblower situation 3:49 Private citizen takeover 6:53 AI bot on Catholic Answers 8:35 AI's real goal when interacting with you 10:57 Spiritual action movies, faith, the devil is nothing 27:21 (WE NEED YOUR INPUT!) Loser saints 29:41 Outro --- The Simpleton Podcast is also on YouTube, Rumble, and Odysee: YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8PBueLuaOo...2024-06-2530 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanReview of Bukele; The Heresy of Balance | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura discuss the curious case of Nayib Bukele, the controversial president of El Salvador, and what his style of ruling means for world politics in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Banning vs. engaging • Pope Francis on AI • The Heresy of Balance • Listener feedback • Obligatory vampire tips --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:10 Nayib Bukele, at-a-glance 3:45 Is Bukele a dictator? 6:45 Dictatorship in modern society 10:00 Is Bukele positive? 19:43 Bukele’s specific ideas 37:40 Heresy of “balance” 50:12 Banning things vs. getting involved 57:40 Listener feedback: Pope Francis on AI; rage-baiting; Ballerina Farms; shame 1:04:08 Obligatory vampire tips --- You can also...2024-06-251h 05

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Manosphere: Masculinity, Gender Roles, Mothers, & Military | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura explain what the "Manosphere" is and dive deep into gender roles, cultural norms, and much more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Is shame good? • Modern dating • Advanced warfare • Stay-at-home mothers • Welcome Kelly! --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 0:45 Vampire corrections 2:15 Welcome Kelly! 2:39 What is the Manosphere? 11:58 Where did the Manosphere come from? 16:35 The content coming from the Manosphere 19:10 The role of shame and social shame 38:28 Personal shame 42:54 The history of...2024-06-141h 15

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanNeuralink, SpaceX, Harrison Butker, Elon Musk, & Vampires | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura dive deep into the technological future (and what that means for us as Catholics) in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Space X and life on Mars • NFP and Neuralink parallels? • Vampires and Uber Eats • Cardinal Arinze's Georgetown speech • Steak and vampires --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:05 Neurolink and its progress 9:00 What to do about AI 20:50 Space X, life on Mars 36:58 Elon Musk and the Tower of Babel 40:37 The “vampires” of our day 44:06 Harrison Butker (and Cardinal Arinze) 1:09:21 Outro --- You can also find the audio version of the podcast almost anywhere you stream pod...2024-06-061h 09

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanGood News, Pt. 2: Fortunate Fall? | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura discuss the fall of man as a part of their ongoing deep dive through the A Simple House Missioner's Manual in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Uber Eats and vampires • Natural vs. medicated childbirth • Roofing as exercise • Is work good? --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & listener feedback 1:42 Recapping the A Simple House manual 5:56 Keys to understanding the Fall 27:35 Uber Eats and vampires 30...2024-05-1634 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWhat is the "Good News" of Christianity? | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura continue their deep dive into the A Simple House Missioner's Manual in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • What's your evangelical edge? • The right questions to ask yourself • Blind spots of the Roman Church's spirituality • The good news' implications --- 0:00 Intro & the saints are embarrassed 1:28 Recapping the A Simple House manual so far 3:26 Ask the right questions 7:27 The blind spots of the Roman Church's...2024-05-0239 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCatholicism & Politics | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura discuss why (and when) Catholics should get involved in politics in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • Listener feedback (and our responses) • The culture of mission work • Boeing, Israel-Palestine episode follow-ups • American exceptionalism --- 0:00 Intro & preview 0:30 Listener feedback! (broadly) 1:20 Catholicism & politics 14:20 Mission work and the culture around it 21:21 American exceptionalism 32:16 Evil is a 4-letter word 36:27 A black swan eve...2024-04-3055 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman10 Rules for Your Day | The Simpleton Podcast with Clark Massey & Laura HehmanClark and Laura share the "10 Rules for A Day", a guide for committing your day to God, written by (a saint to be revealed in the episode) in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! In this episode: • The 10 Rules • Who wrote them? • An ASH request --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & signpost 0:37 The 10 Rules 3:44 Rule #1 9:13 Rule #2 15:50 Rule #3 21:09 Rule #4 22:19 Rule #5 24:29 Rule #6 26:38 Rule #7 29:41 Rule...2024-04-0438 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanBoeing, History of Crime and Corruption? | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss the multitude of problems with Boeing in this special (short) episode of The Simpleton Podcast. In this episode: • John Barnett, whistleblowers, and cover-ups • Boeing vs. Airbus • Monopolies and anti-trust laws • Corruption in the gov. and beyond • Tik Tok buyout --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:37 The history of Boeing, Airbus, and monopolies 3:10 The major Boeing incidents 6:12 How did it get to this point? 8:00 The recent problems 9:28 Conservative media's response 11:18 Whistleblowers, the John Barnett situation 15:11 Who did this? Why? (Editorializing) 20:00 Wake up to corruption 22:13 Another fact about the auto-pilot failures 23:25 What to do about this 25:26 The Tik Tok situation as another ex...2024-03-2828 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWestern Thought Bubble, Is Reform Possible? | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss the role of government, what the government should be doing, and what's possible for the United States in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! In this episode: • Surveillance states • Thought-bubbles and Catholic alternatives • Argentina & El Salvador • Western worldviews --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:04 “Thought-Bubble” of our times & the Overton Window 5:39 Your own experience vs. what others tell you 9:35 Classical education, Western worldviews 15:48 What NOT to do 16:57 Thought-experiment: what does the government do? 22:08 Argentina & El Salvador, and the future of the Thought-Bubble 39:08 What’s possible for the USA? 42:54 Surveillance states 46:36 Final thoughts --- ...2024-03-2152 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanBeing a "Baby" With God; Truth, Paradoxes, Solutions | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura continue their breakdown of the A Simple House manual with an analysis of stripping back and letting God rebuild you in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! In this episode: • ASH Manual recap (up to now!) • Being “exposed” before God; Clark and Laura’s experiences • The sources of truth • God is better than an "imaginary friend" • Asceticism and moral purity --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 ASH Manual recap (up to now!) ...2024-03-1442 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanYou're Lying to Yourself; Reality, Experience, and Self-Deception | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss the relationship between reality, experience, and the spiritual life, and plenty more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • The ASH manual (up to now) • Senate's "Immigration" bill • Why Super Mario Bros. is like Catholicism • The Karate Kid and the spiritual life • Mount Everest records --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & preview of episode 0:37 Summarizing the ASH manual (up to now) 3:20 Experience, reality, and gettin...2024-02-1537 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanValentine's Day is Cancelled, Left-Behind Neighborhoods, Crime Prevention | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss Valentine's Day and Lent, rules for protecting yourself from crime, how cities come to have forgotten neighborhoods, and more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • Love is STILL harsh and dreadful • Crime and its many forms • RFK Jr. and meta-politics • Is the US a sinking ship? • The fall of the Roman empire --- Chapters: 0:00 Start & episode preview 0:49 Love is STILL harsh and dreadf...2024-02-0847 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanClassic Retreats, Lectio Divina, "Love is Harsh & Dreadful" | The Simpleton Podcast | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss A Simple House's upcoming retreat, break down how retreats can vary, and talk Dostoevsky's "Love is a harsh and dreadful thing" quote in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Emotional retreats: good or bad? • The workshop for this year's retreat: Paul • News in DC/prayer request • Laura's kids' new marketing for ASH --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:30 "Love is a harsh and dreadful thing" 6:12 Preview...2024-02-0134 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanProfessional Poetry Sucks, Pope Francis Derangement Syndrome, Immigration | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss how to rid yourself of faith contradictions, the Vatican's new document on blessing gay couples, and more in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Recapping the ASH manual so far • Gay blessings & Pope Francis • Culture war, woke ideology • Shady immigration business --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & signpost 1:24 Clark's (relevant) gadget for the winter 5:34 Greatness doesn't come from systems 14:12 Recapping the manual so far 28:55 Hypocrisy and bad faith 35:06 Gay blessings & Pope Francis Derangement Syndrome 49:03 Immigration and shady government dealings 1:01:12 Feedback: culture war, woke ideology 1:12:11 Masculinity and the future of our culture --- The Simpleton Podcast is also...2024-01-181h 17

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanSafety Nets vs. Lifelines, Diddy is Catholic?, Clark Banned from X | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss why poverty "safety nets" don't work, Puff Daddy (Diddy's) legendary "I'll Be Missing You", and Clark's ban from X (formerly Twitter) in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • LISTENER FEEDBACK NEEDED! • Just Homes ministry update (big news!) • Clark's audio essay: "Safety Net vs. Lifeline" • What is western dualism? • Random thoughts on 4Chan and South Park --- Links: ASH SEEK 24 Promo - 90s: https...2023-12-141h 13

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe 3 Keys to Prayer: Silence, Fasting & Humility; South Park vs. Disney | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura dive back into the A Simple House manual for a discussion on asceticism, humility, and prayer in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Recapping themes from last episode • How to handle hurt/embarrassing moments from the past • Question from seminarian: how to make a "prayerful parish"? • Immigration in Europe • Helping big corporations? (and the morality of shopping carts) --- Chapters: 0:00 Flannery O'Connor, Dostoevsky, and Precious Moments Ch...2023-12-111h 14

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanDo You Know Your Own Happiness? Bishop Strickland, Transgenderism Issues | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura dive into the Simple House missionary manual for a discussion on happiness, self-knowledge, and desires in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Unhappy Christians vs. happy non-Christians • Self-knowledge, urges, and control • What is our truest desire? • Vatican: Transgender Godparents? • Bishop Strickland and tension in the Church --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & AWARD!? 2:33 The 3 claims of happiness 4:30 Unhappy Christians, happy non-Christians 12:38 Self-knowledge, urges, and...2023-11-3054 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanFraming Evangelization, Israel-Palestine, Candor, Boring Internet | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura give a new perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict, discuss the concept of framing, and lament on how the Internet has shifted in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Listener feedback • Candor vs. Bishop-speak • Rewards, evangelization, and Doritos • Clark's recommendation: "Brazil" --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro & episode overview 0:44 Listener feedback! 2:03 "Framing" and defending the faith 8:53 Isreal-Palestine conflict; western vs. eastern civilization 40:19 Internet is boring? 47:58 Rewards, evangelization, and Doritos 52:03 Candor vs. Bishop-speak 1:10:23 Clark's recommendation: "Brazil" --- The Simpleton Podcast is also on Rumble and Odysee. Rumble: rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU Odysee: odysee.com/@asimplehouseU You can also find the...2023-11-111h 11

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCrazy Canada, Is Therapy Overused? Psychology & Spirituality, Flip Phones | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura debate whether therapy is overly recommended today, how Canada isn't as great as everyone thinks, and how flip phones are making a comeback at ASH in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • We need YOUR feedback! • Laura caught a snakehead? • Spirituality & psychology • Victoria Spartz & standing up to inflation • New focus for The Simpleton Podcast? --- Chapters: 0:00 Streaming on all platforms! 0:30 In this episode... 1:35 Laura caught a snakehead? & Clark's fishing expeditions 11:17 Why so much therapy? Abigail Schrier's new book 16:57 Laura's own (positive) experience with therapy 18:10 Spirituality & psychology? 20:02 Changing to flip phones at A Simple House 22:5...2023-10-1948 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanPost-Post Modernism, Jonestown, "Winning Aesthetic", Everybody Hates Chris | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura respond to listener comments, discuss religious truth, and love the "Good Times" theme song in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Listener comments! • "Sinking your boat"? • JPII's Fides et Ratio • "Good Times" Show • Testosterone & "old man flexes" --- Chapters: 0:00 In this episode... 0:33 Listener comments #1: Bo Jackson? 6:59 Listener comments #2: Gun buyback problems 11:07 Listener comments #3: Pope Benedict quote 11:47 Testosterone & old man fl...2023-10-1254 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWe Changed Our Minds! | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura share opinions they've changed their minds on, including political and social beliefs, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Does Taylor Swift listen to TSP? • Bo Jackson's run for president • The Constitution's role in 2023 • Elites & Politics • The "right side of history" --- Chapters: 0:00 Taylor Swift listens to our podcast??? 0:43 Intro to the episode 2:09 Political ideas: money, healthcare, guns, foil, ment...2023-09-221h 14

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanInflation Tsunami Forming | The Simpleton PodcastClark pulls from his economics education as he and Laura discuss the insane inflation hitting the US economy in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Why don't more people know about this? • Why is inflation so high? • What if we don't solve this? • How you can prepare --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro and why this follow-up? 0:46 Recapping our previous inflation episode 10:53 The Debt Spiral: the reason for this episode 2023-09-1442 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanSr. Ann Kateri, CFR, Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (NJ) INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura sit down with Sr. Ann Kateri, C.F.R. with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal in Atlantic City, NJ in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • Why the Franciscan way of life? • Sr. Ann's work with the homeless • ASH's connection to Sr. Ann • The "Motherhood" of being the Servant of the house • What the CFRs are looking for in postulants --- Links: To learn more about Sr. Ann Kateri, the CFR sisters in Atlantic C...2023-06-291h 23

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanReform & Realism, Ted Lasso, Ron DeSantis, Theodrama, Catholic Church | The Simpleton PodcastAlso in this episode: • Friends, Seinfeld, and what's real • Catholic university problems • Gen Z trusts the government? • Via Negativa and Via Positiva • "Dustbowl Diatribes" --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:12 Laura's Mother's Day surprise 3:26 Reforming institutions: the problem, why people wanted to 10:28 The issue of Catholic universities 16:46 How to reform an institution 20:20 Ron DeSantis's reform of schools in Florida 28:45 Failure of public schools 33:21 Feedback f...2023-05-251h 08

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanShould Catholics Trust the Government? 85,000 Lost Kids at US Border | The Simpleton PodcastThis one's jam-packed! Also in this episode: • Critique from a listener • Purpose of The Simpleton Podcast • Baltimore Abuse Report • Don't control the world • Public school crisis --- Links: DEI spending at Michigan: https://news.yahoo.com/university-michigan-spends-more-18-174253474.html Community colleges are a waste of time?: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/may/02/waste-of-time-community-college-transfers-derail-students/ --- ...2023-05-181h 10

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanFrom Presbyterian Pastor to Catholic Convert: Chad Pirotte INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastChad Pirotte is a theologian, full-time carpenter, public speaker, writer, and avid pipe smoker. Chad was a Presbyterian pastor for 10 years before becoming Catholic. Clark sits down with Chad for a discussion on conversion, theology, and why Catholicism drew him in. Also in this episode: • Pipe smoking • The significance of suffering • "Hot rod" Evangelicalism • Reformed theology & Presbyterianism • "Being a Chad" Find more of Chad's work at groundedcatholic.com. --- Chapters: 0:00 Start ...2023-05-111h 06

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanAre Floozies Taking Over? Bad News for Holy Week, Seth Rogen & Public Policy | The Simpleton PodcastEpisode #56! Also in this episode: • Clark reaches cyborg status • Maryland abuse report & analysis • Commercializing spirituality • Urban decay • China’s awfulness --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:34 Clark's new arm! Cyborg status unlocked! 2:58 The Catholic sex abuse scandal, the Pennsylvania Report... 4:58 ...and the new Baltimore/Maryland Report 8:31 Shocking facts about the acknowledgement and legality of abuse (until the 1970s) 13:54 The problem with lifting the statute of limitations 2023-04-271h 03

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanAfroman's Revenge, AI Shutdown?, Jazz Jennings, & Norm Macdonald | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss Afroman's insane legal battle (and how to effectively embarrass the police), the moratorium on AI, and more on this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Why is Clark in a cast and sling? • Can we make AI safe?; The lockdown on AI • What does AGI and "alignment" mean? • Jazz Jennings, "I am Jazz", and understanding transgender transitions • Norm Macdonald and the Christian idea of self-knowledge --- NOTE: ...2023-04-0755 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCatholic Social Doctrine (What, Why, Impact, & Shortcomings) | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura break down the Catholic Church’s Social Doctrine, including the Compendium of the Social Doctrine. What is it, how did it come to be, what’s good about it, and where is it lacking? Also in this episode: • Do Christians only help people because it makes them feel good? • It's ok to make money; when self-interest is good • A correction: Catholicism's official teaching on Protestants and Schisms • 20th Anniversary of ASH and YOUR INVITATION • Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church ...2023-03-3047 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWhy Poverty Is Enticing, How to Love Those in Need, & The Church's Decline? | The Simpleton PodcastClark speaks to the seminarians of Conception Seminary College about serving those in need, the lure of poverty, the modern Catholic Church, and more. We cut up his talk and are releasing it as this episode of The Simpleton Podcast! Also in this episode: • Hunger is not a problem--here's what is • The REAL reasons for homelessness • Signs of a strong parish • The goal of our Catholic faith • A Simple House's model of ministry --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:54 Why Clark was asked to s...2023-03-1624 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Best Spiritual Advice, Bing's AI Can Love You?, New Schisms & JK Rowling | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura share spiritual pitfalls to stay away from, share how Microsoft's "Sydney" Bing Chatbot is creeping the heck out of people, share conservative vs. liberal thoughts on state-funded education, and more in this wide-ranging episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Microsoft Bing Chatbot "Sydney" is in love with people • Schisms in the modern-day Catholic Church • J.K. Rowling and conservatives/liberals • Truly, your spiritual problems have simple solutions • Thomas AquinasGPT and Catholic Chatbots --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 1:16 Pitfalls of spiritual advice 2:04 The 80/20 rule (not the productivity version) 6:10 What's the purpose of spiritual formation? 10:09 Your problems have simple solu...2023-03-091h 00

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanBook of Job Meaning, Is Catholicism Open-Minded?, The Machine of Comfort | The Simpleton Podcast🎉 The Simpleton Podcast's 50TH EPISODE! 🎉 Clark and Laura discuss why even tried and true Christians experience doubt. What can we do about it? Also in this episode: • "Grounding in God", an Audio Essay • A special message from Ben the Editor • Supernatural vs. Natural Happenings • The machine of comfort & poverty of opportunity • SIMPLE LIVING HACK: Soviet meat axe!? --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:10 A message from Ben the Editor (who needs a shave) 2:53 Podcast Intro 3:38 A lesson on making coffee 6:23 Audio essay: "Grounding in God" 24:25 Laura returns! And the necessity for relationship with God 27:36 Doubt, Supernatural vs. Natural Happenings 29:22 Catholicism is not a closed ideology...2023-02-231h 02

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHow to Replace God, Weird Christian Retreats, Silence Movie, & CS Lewis | The Simpleton PodcastBack from A Simple House's yearly retreat, Clark and Laura discuss what a good Christian / Catholic retreat should look like, the things that we replace God with, "Silence" (2016), and much more. Also in this episode: • C*caine, sugar, and Greyhound buses (we'll explain) • The phrase, "Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?" • Catholics react to the movie "Silence" (2016) • Science, fitness, aliens: things that replace God • SIMPLE LIVING HACK: Popcorn -- We apologize for the re-upload, we made an editing mistake that cause...2023-02-1755 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHow to Replace God, Weird Retreats, Silence Movie, & CS Lewis | The Simpleton PodcastBack from A Simple House's yearly retreat, Clark and Laura discuss what a good Christian / Catholic retreat should look like, the things that we replace God with, "Silence" (2016), and much more. Also in this episode: • Cocaine, sugar, and Greyhound buses (we'll explain) • The phrase, "Do you accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior?" • Catholics react to the movie "Silence" (2016) • Science, fitness, aliens: things that replace God • SIMPLE LIVING HACK: Popcorn --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:55 Cocaine, sugar, and Greyhound buses 4:27...2023-02-1655 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Cure for Poverty, Why "Good" Isn't Exciting, & Steven Crowder | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura take a deep dive into the problem of poverty, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the solution--which isn't what you think. Also in this episode: • "The poor will always be with us": true or false? • Stupid, classic analogies: the river • Peter Theil and how nuance can destroy a message • The marketplace of ideas and what defeats good ideas • How to TRULY retreat (also: A Simple House's no-wimps retreat) --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:54 "Misunderstanding Poverty": Clark's essay 6:13 True or fa...2023-02-091h 02

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanLibertarians, Dave Smith, What Do Catholics Believe, & Gaslighting | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura discuss the commonalities between Libertarians and Catholics--not in beliefs, but in their messages--in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • Red-pill moments and "breaking frame" • Catholics: stop arguing about what doesn't matter! • Gaslighting, sexuality, and breakdowns of logic • Extremism and counter-narratives • Simple Living Hacks: ice cream! --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:51 Libertarians, Catholic governmental history, and Dave Smith 5:16 "Red pilling" the world as Catholics 10:08 What Catholics believe that no one else believes 2023-02-0246 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanPope Benedict's Legacy, Minimalist Hacks, & Outsourcing to China | The Simpleton PodcastThe EZ-DUZ-IT Deluxe Can Opener: https://www.amazon.com/EZ-DUZ-Deluxe-Opener-Black-Grips/dp/B0071OUJDQ/ref=asc_df_B0071OUJDQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167123558869&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1548705745127775135&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029599&hvtargid=pla-272278256067&th=1 --- Pope Benedict XVI, formerly Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, passed away on December 31, 2022. Clark and Laura discuss the monumental impact Benedict had on them, and in the starting of A Simple House. In this episode: • Why you need to read Benedict's works • NEW SEGMENT: Simple Living Hacks • JP2 vs. Benedict in sty...2023-01-201h 22

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanRight to Repair, Planned Obsolescence, & the "Catholic Economy" | The Simpleton PodcastHow can living simply help you avoid the pitfalls of planned obsolescence? Clark and Laura discuss societal threats to simple living and their solutions in this second episode of TSP's 2-part series on simple living. In this episode: • 5 items you should only buy once (if you buy them right!) • Items that everyone needs and will save you money • Why you should buy from your neighbor vs. Ikea • Buy Nothing, Freecycle, and the hyper-local economy • Clark's idea of the "Catholic economy" and its application --- 2022-12-3034 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanTranshumanism, Bad Faith, & Trolling Your Loved Ones | The Simpleton PodcastTranshumanism: enhancing the human condition by developing technologies that can greatly improve cognition and longevity. Technology makes life easier, but at what point does it make life itself, less? In this episode: • Technology-infused humans: how far should it go? • "Playing stupid" as a way to connect with someone • Transgenderism's repopulation issue • Homesteading & the "Back to the Land" movement • Clark's ridiculousness and how to troll your loved ones --- Links: "Squatting on the Squatter" by FOX 2 Detroit: https://www.youtube.com/watch...2022-11-0345 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanClassical Education: Should Catholics Believe in It? | The Simpleton Podcast***Corrections:*** • While St. Jerome Academy (SJA) is an Archdiocesan parish school, St. Jerome Institute (SJI) is an independent school formed by the same ideas (and some of the same people) behind the SJA curriculum and Montessori programs. SJI cannot officially call itself a "Catholic School" yet, since canonical recognition from the Archbishop has not yet been obtained. • In an earlier version of this description, the explanation of the St. Jerome Academy Book Club was confusing. The error has been corrected. • Dr. Gibbons wanted to correct his error: during the conversation, he accidentally called the Vat...2022-09-241h 23

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanRoe v. Wade, The Persecution of Catholics, & The Church's Place in Politics | The Simpleton PodcastWith the recent overruling of Roe v. Wade, Clark and Laura take a look at the Church's political affiliation and reception in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. In this episode: • The recent acts of vandalism against Catholic schools and communities • Does the church lean Democratic or Republican? You'd be surprised! • "Being on the right side of history" and its implications for our current political climate • How to deal with troubling news targeting Catholics • Media bias and how to understand truth inside the mess The Simpleton...2022-07-3052 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanColin Miller, Source of All Hope Co-Founder & Missionary (Baltimore, MD) INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastLearn more about Source of All Hope through their website, https://www.sourceofallhope.org/ Colin Miller went from securing a Ph.D. in physics to serving those most in need in Baltimore, MD. He co-founded Source of All Hope with Fr. James Boric in 2019, and missionaries with Source have been serving the city's homeless population ever since. Colin's trust in God and his ongoing faith journey is on full display in this interview with Clark on The Simpleton Podcast. In this episode: • How do we invite those experiencing material po...2022-07-2240 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanReacting to Our Interview with Dr. Larry Chapp | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura react to The Simpleton Podcast's recent interview with Catholic Theologian and founder of Gaudium et Spes 22, Dr. Larry Chapp. In this episode: • Why Catholics need to contribute to culture at large • The "social imaginary" theory of Dr. Larry Chapp • Did Jesus come to save you, or to save the world? • Catholicism and politics: the greatest way to contribute • "Mecca parishes" and why you should go to (or avoid) them The Simpleton Podcast is also on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest epi...2022-07-081h 06

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanRobert Mixa, Education Fellow of the Word on Fire Institute INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastRobert Mixa, Education Fellow of the Word on Fire Institute, sits down with Clark in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. They discuss: • How we should reform Catholic education • Rethinking our ideas of Catholicism vs. the world • Catholic intellectuals and public discourse • Working with Bishop Barron at Word on Fire NEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest episodes of The Simpleton Podcast by going to: Rumble: rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU Odysee: odysee.com/@asimplehouseU You ca...2022-05-2757 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanDr. Larry Chapp, Catholic Theologian & Creator of the Blog "Gaudium et Spes 22" INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastDr. Larry Chapp, Catholic theologian and creator of the blog "Gaudium et Spes" sits down for an interview with Clark in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. They discuss: • Dr. Chapp's Catholic Worker farm and Catholic Worker Movement • The story of "Gaudium et Spes 22" • "Rad trads" and the post-Conciliar Catholic Church • Mega-parishes and how to foster growth for the laity • The problem of Catholic higher education NEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest episodes of The Simpleton Podcast by going to:2022-05-201h 14

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHow to Talk Catholicism with Outsiders: "The Beautiful Toilet" Podcast's Nicholas Dolinger INTERVIEW | The Simpleton PodcastNicholas Dolinger, Catholic convert and host of the podcast "The Beautiful Toilet", sits down for an interview with Clark in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. They discuss: • Nic's podcast, "The Beautiful Toilet", and the meaning and motive behind it • The role of masculinity within Christianity • Is violence a Christian ideal? • The interplay between irony and Catholicism • Progressive vs. conservative religious worldviews • How to share the Catholic faith without apologetics or indoctrination NEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest e...2022-05-1237 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanTEASPOON #1: Making Money From the Gospel, Nihilists & Evangelization, and Sex Abuse Scandal Follow-Up | The Simpleton PodcastIn The Simpleton Podcast's very first TEASPOON episode, Clark and Laura dive into three different topics: all important to discuss, but not thoroughly enough to warrant their own episode:• How to confront sex abuse and scandal (a real life example)• Traditionalists, the JPII Generation, and recovering nihilists• The problem of lay ministries and selling the GospelNEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest episodes of The Simpleton Podcast by going to:Rumble: rumble.com/user/asimplehouseUOdysee: odysee.com/@asimpl...2022-05-0549 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThis is Killing Your Spiritual Direction | The Simpleton PodcastWhen it goes wrong, spiritual direction can be toxic. But done well, spiritual direction can be an extremely positive, fruitful experience for everyone involved. In this episode of The Simpleton Podcast, Clark and Laura discuss: Should Catholics (and all Christians) get involved with spiritual direction? What you need to do before seeking a spiritual director Different methods of spiritual direction Red flags to look out for Their own experiences of spiritual direction NEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest episodes of The Simpleton Podcast by...2022-04-2859 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanYou've Been Oversold on NFP: An Interview with Fertility Educator Alison Contreras | The Simpleton PodcastNatural Family Planning isn't as clean-cut as it seems. In this episode of The Simpleton Podcast, Laura interviews Alison Contreras, Fertility Educator with Caritas FertilityCare and FACTS Collaborative, to discuss what the Catholic Church's endorsed method of fertility monitoring and family planning looks like on a practical level--and despite its ups and downs, why it remains so beautiful and beneficial for couples. They discuss: • When should we start teaching NFP? • Is NFP just for Type-A people? • The difference between NFP and FABM (Fertility Awareness-Based Methods) • Should we have to...2022-04-221h 04

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe "Synod on Synodality": Here's What You Need to Know | The Simpleton PodcastYou should care about the Church's "Synod on Synodality." Why? Clark and Laura break down the reasons and cover everything you need to know about the Synod, including: • What it is and what to expect • How it works • The goals of the synod • Objections to the synod (and why you should participate) NEW! The Simpleton Podcast is now on Rumble AND Odysee! You can watch the latest episodes of The Simpleton Podcast by going to: Rumble: rumble.com/user/asimplehouseU Odysee: odysee.com/@asimpleh...2022-04-0455 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 3 of 3) Heresy Hidden in the Traditionalist Movement? (TM Series) | The Simpleton PodcastThe Traditionalist Movement could result in the next Church schism. Preferring one style of the Mass over another isn't an issue. So, what is? In this third and final installment in the Simpleton Podcast's 3-part series on the Traditionalist Movement in the Catholic Church, Clark and Laura discuss: • The sociological and spiritual problems found in some proponents of the TLM (Traditional Latin Mass) • What true "pastoring" looks like • How the heresy of Jansenism can relate to the Traditionalist Movement • Religious rigidity and error (how to avoid becoming a Pharis...2022-03-2443 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 2 of 3) What's Wrong With the Traditionalist Movement? (TM Series) | The Simpleton PodcastIt's no secret that the Traditionalist Movement causes a lot of friction within the Church. In part 2 of this 3-part series on the Traditionalist Movement in the Catholic Church, Clark and Laura discuss the concerns surrounding the Traditionalist Movement. Is it focused on a "utopian" vision? What do those both inside and outside the movement say? And most importantly, what do we do moving forward? You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/ETErWvFqmxI.2022-03-031h 02

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 1 of 3) Where Did the Traditionalist Movement Come From? (TM Series) | The Simpleton PodcastWhy did we need more traditionalism? In part 1 of this 3-part series on the Traditionalist Movement in the Catholic Church, Clark and Laura break down the origins of the Traditionalist Movement. Where did it come from? What is it? And how does it affect us today? You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/OW36CmGj8e4. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want...2022-02-0342 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThis is Why Christian Mission Work Fails | The Simpleton PodcastIt's tricky: How do we evangelize, between the extremes of proselytizing (forcing religion on someone) and not sharing the Good News? Clark and Laura discuss their experience in how the poor want to be treated, A Simple House's philosophy of mission, how it strikes a balance between orthodox and liberal views, the "Spidey Sense" of missionary work, and the wonderful danger in living for God. ***Please excuse the poor video quality on this episode. While our audio was saved, we had to fall back on our Zoom recording for the video*** ...2022-01-2052 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanA Simple House Winter 2021-22 Update | The Simpleton PodcastA re-cap of our BIG Thanksgiving and Christmas ministry events, how ASH gets help from seminarians during winter months, and a look into what's to come for the mission (and the podcast!) in 2022. Clark delivers his quarterly State-of-the-Ministry address and gives exciting updates about A Simple House. We’re extremely blessed and always grateful for our donors. If you're interested in supporting our mission, please visit https://www.asimplehouse.org/donate.html You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://ww...2022-01-1432 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanA Simple House Gets Cultured: An Interview with Mike Tenney of "Pop Culture Catechism" | The Simpleton PodcastClark sits down with Mike Tenney, Catholic speaker and host of "Pop Culture Catechism" in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Mike and Clark discuss A Simple House of old (a.k.a., major rat problems), Jack Antonhoff and storytelling in pop music, how we ought to digest "Friends", Tolkein's fantasy worlds and their bridge to Catholicism, Dune and its relation to Christianity, and a whole lot more. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/JSnetZIzUQ8. Like...2022-01-0654 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHow To Prevent Your Christian Community From Becoming Toxic | The Simpleton PodcastHaving almost 20 years of community living experience, Clark and Laura break down the fundamentals of a good community... ...and what causes one to fall apart. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/ck2h1JhQxYY. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear from you about what you loved, what you didn't, where you want to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us...2021-12-3044 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWhat Is The Best Bible Translation? | The Simpleton PodcastCatholics get a lot of flak for not knowing the Bible. If all of us Christians should take our Scripture-reading more seriously (we should!), which translation should we use? Clark and Laura flesh out the best (and worst) translations of the Bible for all Christians, in their opinion, in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/gyF9gNN97Q4. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send...2021-12-101h 01

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Mentally Ill Need Their Own Ministry...So We're Starting One | The Simpleton PodcastIntroducing: Just Homes. Just Homes (founded by Clark and launching in 2022) is a new ministry that will focus on providing housing for those who would not be able to secure housing under any other means: most often, these are the long-term mentally ill. In this episode, Clark and Laura discuss the new endeavor, what it does differently from A Simple House, and how the two will work together to serve those in need. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to...2021-12-031h 00

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanCanned Meal-ers & Drug Dealers: The Starting of A Simple House | The Simpleton PodcastGunshots, going (almost) broke, and a whole lot of God's providence. These are all things Clark and Laura encountered in their first years at A Simple House. In this episode, the duo shares stories and looks back on how a "just trust and make it happen" outlook created a ministry that still carries the same mission 18 years after its humble beginnings. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/h51cMQS-x3g. Like, subscribe, share the...2021-11-2447 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanWhy Inflation Hurts The Poor More Than Anyone Else | The Simpleton PodcastClark draws from his economics background to discuss the current economic climate in the US with Laura in this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. They analyze why inflation has been climbing, how it hurts the lower class, and ultimately, how it can impact the hope of escaping poverty. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfAwg8YxuCY. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear...2021-11-1134 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 4 of 4) Recovering from the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal: The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report (CSAS Series) | The Simpleton PodcastHow did the Catholic Church respond in the years following the 2002 Boston Globe article exposing the sex abuse crisis? In this fourth and final episode of The Simpleton Podcast’s series on the Catholic sex abuse scandal, Clark and Laura summarize the reasons sex abuse became such an institutional problem and how the Church reformed in response. They also discuss the 2018 Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, which analyses the scandal within six dioceses of the Church in Pennsylvania and the systemic cover-up of the abuse. ***Please excuse the audio quality in this singular episode. Te...2021-11-031h 06

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanA Simple House Fall 2021 Update | The Simpleton PodcastMore missionaries, new ministry ideas, and a third city? Clark delivers a State-of-the-Ministry address and gives exciting updates about A Simple House. We’re extremely blessed and always grateful for our donors. If you're interested in supporting our mission, please visit https://www.asimplehouse.org/donate.html You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgbH2Fpsk1Q Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to...2021-10-2221 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 3 of 4) How Did Catholic Clergy Get Away With Sex Abuse?: The McCarrick Report, Ep. 2 (CSAS Series) | The Simpleton PodcastWhy was sex abuse was left unchecked in the Catholic Church for so long? In this third episode of The Simpleton Podcast’s series on the Catholic sex abuse scandal, Clark and Laura dissect the reasons. This is the second of our two episodes focused on the McCarrick Report, the 400-page document that explains the scandal. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/8nsZTTcLLq4. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us yo...2021-10-1458 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 2 of 4) We Met a Cardinal Who Sexually Abused Men: The McCarrick Report (CSAS Series) | The Simpleton PodcastWhat was it like to have known Theodore McCarrick, the laicized Catholic bishop (and later, cardinal) who abused numerous victims? In this episode, Clark and Laura summarize the McCarrick Report, a 400-page document that dissects the scandal. Clark and Laura share their own interactions with McCarrick, and ultimately, what we should learn from the report. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/o_SjMlgtqlU. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us...2021-09-301h 03

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 1 of 4) What Did We Learn from the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal? (CSAS Series) | The Simpleton PodcastClark & Laura cover the basics of the Catholic sex abuse scandal and what it means for the laity in 2021 and beyond. How do we play a role in calling out corrupt leaders and stopping abuse? (*Please excuse Clark's poor audio quality in this episode. The audio input was taken from his earphones, not his microphone.*) You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/UpKoivcVwV4. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We...2021-09-231h 10

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman(Pt. 0 of 4) Intro to the Catholic Sex Abuse Scandal Episodes (CSAS Series) | The Simpleton PodcastClark gives a brief prelude to the upcoming episodes about the Catholic Church's sex abuse scandal in this special edition of The Simpleton Podcast. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3B73510KXY. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear from you about what you loved, what you didn't, where you want to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us...2021-09-1607 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanHippies, Humility, and the Hunt: Clark Massey's Conversion to Catholicism | The Simpleton PodcastFrom living in a hippie commune to reading a Christian book every day one summer of college, Clark's journey to becoming Catholic was full of twists, turns, and truth-seeking. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MktQtPkozuA. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear from you about what you loved, what you didn't, where you want to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you...2021-09-091h 09

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Simpleton Podcast - Clark's ConversionFrom living in a hippie commune to reading a Christian book every day one summer of college, Clark's journey to becoming Catholic was full of twists, turns, and truth-seeking. You can also find the audio version of this episode almost anywhere you stream podcasts (specifically, Spotify, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, Pocket Casts, Breaker, and Anchor). Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://anchor.fm/simpletonpodcast. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear from you about what you loved, what you didn't, where you want...2021-06-111h 15

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Ministry That Formed A Simple House | The Simpleton PodcastClark and Laura share stories and insights from their time spent serving with one of the most formative ministries for both A Simple House and for themselves personally, Exodus Youth Services. Exodus was based in Washington, DC and focused on leading Bible studies for kids in project neighborhoods. Clark and Laura discuss the impact of meeting those families and how Exodus influenced the starting of A Simple House. (At the end of the episode, Clark mentions an upcoming episode focused on the Catholic Worker Movement. We flipped around the order of our first few episodes, and Ep. #1...2021-05-0639 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanBarefooted in a Blizzard: Laura Hehman's Conversion to Catholicism | The Simpleton PodcastFrom meeting a sandal-wearing monk in the dead of winter, to letting go of her party-going double identity, to a Washington Post feature article written about her, Laura shares insights and key moments from her Catholic journey. You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYePx606oWg. Like, subscribe, share the podcast, and most of all, send us your feedback! We want to hear from you about what you loved, what you didn't, where you want to...2021-04-2645 min

The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura HehmanThe Catholic Worker Movement | The Simpleton PodcastWelcome to The Simpleton Podcast! In this first episode, Clark and Laura share some amazing stories about the origins of the Catholic Worker movement, as well as their insights and experiences from serving at Catholic Worker houses. They also discuss how the movement had a huge influence on the starting of A Simple House. (Please excuse Clark's audio from this episode—his mic didn't record properly. Better audio to come in the next episode!) You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to...2021-04-2659 min