The Simpleton Podcast | Catholic Culture, Mission, and Politics with Clark Massey and Laura Hehman

Clark 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, 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://outube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://youtube.com/asimplehouseu_2022 Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Having 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Catholics 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Introducing: 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 https://youtu.be/tdB3j2tf6Rk. 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Gunshots, 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Clark 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

How 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. Technical difficulties resulted in having to rely on the original Zoom footage. We absolutely believe the content is still worth sharing.*** You can also find the video version of this episode on YouTube. Just search "The Simpleton Podcast", or go to https://youtu.be/c19cNJpJ7gM. 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

More 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

Why 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic

What 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 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 an email at asimplehouse@gmail.com with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". To learn more about A Simple House and The Simpleton Podcast, visit asimplehouse.org. You can also follow us on these platforms: YouTube - A Simple House: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6LYNoV7AFGhKP4LR0Qqgnw YouTube - A Simple House U (home of The Simpleton Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcEFIKfJKjAuKTM8tQVvbA Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic