Afflict the Comfortable is the Ames Romero House podcast. We discuss the beauty of Catholic social teaching and how we tangibly live it out in our mission to the poor. Our episodes feature interviews with guests and volunteers, giving them a platform to share their experiences of poverty or explain why they feel called to help those in need. The podcast will be released monthly.
In this episode, David updates our audience on all the new stuff happening at the Ames Romero House. Listen in to learn about our developments at the Orange House and all that has happened in the city. We hope you enjoy this newest episode of Afflict the Comfortable!
11 Jan 2025
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17 Dec 2024
Works of Mercy ep. 2: Give Drink to The Thirsty
In this episode we discuss giving drink to the thirsty. How we do so here at the Romero House and how we can do so in our regular lives. Join us this month and learn more about why we do what we do!
12 Nov 2024
Interview 2: Bob Martin
In this episode of the podcast Liam interviews retired firefighter and current Romero House volunteer Bob Martin. They talk about the difficulties of retirement, the search for community, the beauty and sorrow of being a firefighter, and the goodness of serving at the Romero House. We hope you enjoy this conversation and that you may be motivated to volunteer with us here at the house.
14 Oct 2024
Works of Mercy ep. 1: Feed the Hungry
In this episode Liam and Matt discuss the first Corporal Work of Mercy: Feeding the hungry. They discuss how the Romero House, themselves individually, and those outside of the organization, all live out this work of mercy.
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24 Sept 2024
Interview #1: David Thielen
Join us this month with an interview from our new Executive Director, David Thielen. We would love for you to come hear the story of how he came to take on this position.
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10 Aug 2024
Introduction
In this episode of Afflict the Comfortable, Matt Mitchell and Liam Ehrecke discuss the founding of the Romero House. They talk about the struggles of starting an organization from the ground up, people who inspired the mission, and how they are currently living the mission out. We hope you enjoy listening to our first episode and hope you are as excited for this project as we are.
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