Fake Mass Graves, Vatican Secret Library, Bad Faith Conversations & Some MNF | The Simpleton Podcast10/20/2022
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The Catholic Church has been entangled in a complex and confusing situation in Canada for the past several years. Claims of mass graves outside Catholic schools have been rumored for a while now. But is there any evidence? Was the Church involved? And who's to blame? In this episode: • Terry Glavin, NYT, and false journalism • The Chinese genocide and disingenuous narratives • How far should the Catholic Church reach into politics? • RCIA for the dumb & a lesson from Beavis and Butt-head • The secret Vatican library?? We explain. --- Links: "The Great Canadian Mass Graves Hoax" episode from Bari Weiss's podcast "Honestly": https://www.honestlypod.com/podcast/episode/25fa83d7/the-great-canadian-mass-graves-hoax "If You Fall In Love Fast - Watch This... | Russell Brand" full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfSushzin2k "Beavis's Spiritual Journey" article by Amy Welborn: https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/2022/10/10/beavis-spiritual-journey/ --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:17 Signpost 0:56 Reacting to Dcn. Tyler's thoughts 1:11 Where should the Church get involved in politics? 5:56 If you don't have a chair at the table... 6:58 The Church is a sign of contradiction 7:42 Do other religions care as much? 10:06 Disingenuous conversation & the Chinese genocide 13:54 Beavis and Butt-head's enlightening satire 16:19 RCIA for the dumb 19:29 Russell Brand & real vs. fleeting love 23:41 The Vatican Library 25:56 Upcoming episode help request! 27:05 Monday Night Football and crowd unrest 30:33 The First Nation genocide in Canada 32:38 Catholics haven't always ran things well. 35:01 The situation in Canadian schools 36:02 The NYT article & church burnings 38:18 The Terry Glavin interview 39:32 Journalistic malpractice & "the George Floyd moment" 42:42 The Catholic scapegoat & who's to blame? 47:34 Interpreting the story 50:39 Hypocritical leaders 51:44 Disingenuous conversation & the Chinese genocide pt. 2 55:00 One good thing about the UN 56:31 Focus, Clark! 56:38 The US's honesty 57:30 Outro --- The Simpleton Podcast is also 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 can also find the audio version of this episode almost anywhere you stream podcasts (specifically, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, 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 to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Our Catholic missionary work involves meeting people in their neighborhoods and in their homes. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor. While missionaries serve at A Simple House, they live a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the Catholic Church's Liturgy of the Hours, and makes time for personal prayer and scripture study. 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://youtube.com/asimplehouseu_2022 Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic  Watch the latest episode of The Simpleton Podcast here!
"Inclusivity" has taken on a radically different definition in the past few decades. How should Catholic understand the term, especially in relation to the LGBTQ community? Also in this episode: • A Simple House's "accompaniment model" and its benefits • Where the Catholic synod process is it now (and what A Simple House has gained from it) • Following up on our interview with Dr. Dan Gibbons about Classical Education • Elites and building a sound theory on politicians • The Secular Humanism Project and its slow decay Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:33 Signpost 1:18 Going to the past to build a new future 3:16 Bad religion books are NOT the problem. 3:48 The Secular Humanism Project (and it's death) 6:59 Vatican II is a great model (of re-modeling). 10:00 Understanding the faith, not just regurgitating it 11:00 Where did education go wrong? 12:23 Is classical education for the elites? 17:53 Classical ed programs in college 23:50 Is evangelizing the elites a good move? 28:08 Evangelize the upper class by serving the lower class. 29:47 The "Accompaniment" Model 35:02 Elites vs. politicians 36:55 The Vatican's secret library??? 37:49 The Theory of Elites 38:32 "The He(art) Reset" 39:07 An update on the Catholic Synod 40:36 Were ASH's points included in the Synod? 41:22 Why our Synods were amazing. 43:10 "Ask not what the Church can do for you..." 43:58 A summary of the Synod reports across the US 45:25 Is clericalism still an issue? 47:45 Inclusivity isn't always good. 49:26 LGBTQ and how Catholics should view inclusivity 55:30 "Judge well." -Jesus 55:57 What we're taking away from our synods 57:11 Outro --- The Simpleton Podcast is also 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 can also find the audio version of this episode almost anywhere you stream podcasts (specifically, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, 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 to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Our Catholic missionary work involves meeting people in their neighborhoods and in their homes. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor. While missionaries serve at A Simple House, they live a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the Catholic Church's Liturgy of the Hours, and makes time for personal prayer and scripture study. 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://youtube.com/asimplehouseu_2022 Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic  Watch the latest episode of The Simpleton Podcast here!
What's the best way to influence our government to create policies that align with Catholic social teaching? Catholic Lobbyist Dcn. Tyler McClay shares his experience working in the political realm. What does it take to make a positive influence on our political representatives? In short: not much. In this episode: • What is a Catholic lobbyist? • After Roe v. Wade, what issues will Catholic voters focus on now? • The Catholic Church is more Democrat than Republican? • The Church's massive role in American healthcare • What to do about politics as Catholics --- Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:40 The Catholic Church's relationship with the government 2:01 What is a Catholic lobbyist? 3:38 How do we persuade the government to take Catholic-supported stances? 5:00 The Catholic Church as a government contractor 7:27 What issues is a Catholic lobbyist addressing? 7:58 Do we support ALL pro-poor policies? 10:00 What issues (if any) do lobbyists avoid? 12:31 Supporting the same bill as Planned Parenthood? Not exactly. 13:32 State government is so much more accessible than you think. 14:32 How does one lobby? 20:56 The repeal of Roe v. Wade and its consequences 24:46 What's the next big issue for Catholic voters to focus on? 26:10 Sex transition surgery and the Catholic stance 28:46 Nukes and the Catholic stance 30:36 Catholics need to be more than single-issue voters 31:12 The Catholic Church is closer with the Democratic Party? 34:31 We will never be fully aligned with one party 36:21 When should Bishops get involved? 37:35 The Church plays a huge role in American healthcare 39:05 Disabilities and the government's intervention post-Roe v. Wade 44:19 Realpolitik and "playing dirty" politically 49:57 We need the transcendent within our politics 52:52 What to do about politics as Catholics --- The Simpleton Podcast is also 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 can also find the audio version of this episode almost anywhere you stream podcasts (specifically, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, 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 to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Our Catholic missionary work involves meeting people in their neighborhoods and in their homes. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor. While missionaries serve at A Simple House, they live a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the Catholic Church's Liturgy of the Hours, and makes time for personal prayer and scripture study. 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://youtube.com/asimplehouseu_2022 Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic  Watch the latest episode of The Simpleton Podcast here!
Catholic school attendance for schools using a Classical Education curriculum (sometimes referred to as Liberal Arts Education or Liberal Education) are rising. What is it, and why is it taking the world of Catholic education by storm? Dr. Daniel Gibbons, Board President of St. Jerome Institute in Washington D.C. (and an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in English at The Catholic University of America) joins Clark and Laura to talk about Classical Education and its place in Catholic schools. In this episode: • What is Classical Education? • The Great Books movement and its relationship with a Catholic liberal education • How does a Classical Education change its students? • Is a Catholic liberal education for everyone? • What makes a great and effective teacher? --- The Society for the Renewal of the Catholic Mind is a program created by St. Jerome Institute dedicated to fostering intellectual community beyond the classroom, particularly for friends, parents, and supporters of SJI. More information can be found at https://stjeromeinstitute.org/society/ As mentioned in the podcast, the St. Jerome Academy Book Club is a collection of works endorsed by SJI as beneficial reading selections for children. You can find the list at https://sjabookfair.com/sja-book-club/ To learn more about St. Jerome Institute, St. Jerome Academy, and the Catholic Classical Education model, visit https://stjeromeinstitute.org/ --- The Simpleton Podcast is also 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 can also find the audio version of this episode almost anywhere you stream podcasts (specifically, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, 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 to see the podcast go, and any other thoughts you have. Send us an email at [email protected] with the subject line "The Simpleton Podcast Feedback". A Simple House is a Catholic ministry that serves project and Section 8 neighborhoods in southeast Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO. Our Catholic missionary work involves meeting people in their neighborhoods and in their homes. Missionaries strive to meet the material and spiritual needs of the poor. While missionaries serve at A Simple House, they live a simple religious life. Each missionary attends daily Mass, says morning and evening prayer from the Catholic Church's Liturgy of the Hours, and makes time for personal prayer and scripture study. 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://youtube.com/asimplehouseu_2022 Facebook: @asimplehouse Instagram: @asimplehouse.catholic |
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