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

Fr. 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 audi...

Clark 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, Lib...

Clark 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 Blu...

Clark 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 Simpl...

Dr. Laurie Johnson, author of "The Gap in God's Country", professor of Political Philosophy at Kansas State University, and co-founder of the Maurin Institute, sits down with Clark for this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. Also in this episode: • “The Gap in God’s Country”, Dr. Johnson’s new book • Political philosophy vs. political science • Where Dr. Johnson draws her ideas from •...

Clark 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 Epis...

Clark 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 J...

Clark 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 awaren...

Clark 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...

Clark 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 Doug...

Clark 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...

Clark 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,...

Clark 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? 1...

Clark 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...

Clark 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 understa...

Clark 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 manua...

Clark 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...

Clark 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...

Clark 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 You...

Clark 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 --- Chapte...

Marco Casanova, Associate Director of Desert Stream Ministries, joins Clark on this episode of The Simpleton Podcast. In this episode: • How the Church should address taboo subjects • Same-sex attraction, healing, and moving forward • Desert Stream Ministries and Living Waters • Nihilism and evangelism • The culture of SSA (and how it's changed) --- Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Marco’s job, Kansas Ci...

Clark 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 epi...

Clark 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 & ep...

Clark 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 --...

Clark 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...