Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton
462 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 96 ratingsThe Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email [email protected].
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Episodes
Upcoming Book Club and Other Society News
April 16, 2024 11:00 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn chat briefly about some news from the Society and an exciting new online Book Club that YOU can join. To learn more or to sign up, visit chesterton.org/everlastingman.
Chesterton, Eliot and the Modern Catholic Poet
April 09, 2024 10:15 - 48 minutes - 68 MBIn this episode, Joe talks with James Matthew Wilson - poet, author and scholar - about G.K. Chesterton, T.S. Eliot, modern poetry, and more. Plus, James shares some of his own work from his upcoming publication, "Saint Thomas and the Forbidden Birds." Don't miss it! To get James's book or to learn more, visit jamesmatthewwilson.com. To sign up for this year's Chesterton conference, visit chesterton.org/conference.
Noelle Mering: Woke Ideology and Domestic Theology
April 02, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Noelle Mering about her book, "Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology," as well as the "Theology of Home" initiative. To buy the book or learn more, visit https://theologyofhome.com/. IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:39 What is Wokeism? 3:25 The Mechanisms of Manipulation 6:31 Chesterton and the Breakdown of Society 10:15 Confusion and Compassion 12:38 "The Capture of the Institutions" 15:55 ...
Chris Stefanick: Helping Us Learn to Share the Love of Christ
March 26, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Chris Stefanick about spreading the love of Christ, helping people live holier lives and marriages, and more! Chris is the founder and president of Real Life Catholic. Real Life Catholic is an organization that shares the love of Jesus and helps others do the same. Go check out their life-changing courses today coaching.reallifecatholic.com. For the new marriage course mentioned in the video, visit reallifecatholic.com/marriage. For Dale Ah...
Conference Preview: The State of Friendship
March 19, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this first "Conference Preview" episode of the season, Grettelyn and Joe discuss this summer's event, and in particular Joe's talk about the changing state of friendship. Don't miss it! \To register today visit chesterton.org/conference.
Painting, Writing, Reading and Praying with GKC
March 12, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 55.2 MBIn this episode Grettelyn and Joe speak with Father Ryan, a former Chesterton Schools Network headmaster and a Chesterton enthusiast, about how Chesterton's insights and spirituality can impact anyone, at any stage of life!
Hatching a Great Idea: The Good Egg Fund
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 50.1 MBGrettelyn and Joe interview Katie (a.k.a. "Mrs. Ruvi"), the founder of The Good Egg Fund. Learn about this fascinating and inspiring initiative, and chip in if you want to help. Visit goodeggfund.org today.
G.K. Chesterton and Charles Dickens
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn interviews Thomas Banks of the Literary Life podcast about Chesterton and Dickens. https://www.theliterary.life/
Approaching Lent with the Mind of Chesterton
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 52.6 MBJoe and Grettelyn talk about this year's Lenten reflections (chesterton.org/lent) and how Chesterton's appreciation for paradox can assist in a more meaningful approach to the season.
Editing Chesterton, with Jeanette Flood
February 13, 2024 15:45 - 32 minutes - 46.5 MBIn today's episode, Grettelyn speaks with Jeanette Flood, a freelance writer who worked as an editor for Ignatius Press on several of the volumes of the Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton! Jeanette's book: https://ignatius.com/eight-ways-of-loving-god-ewlgp/
Is Latin Really a Dead Language?
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Thomas Finke, a Latin teacher for Chesterton Academy of the Twin Cities and the Latin curriculum author for the Chesterton Schools Network.
Susan Sucher on the Gift of Local Chesterton Societies
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBGrettelyn talks to Susan Sucher, the Local Societies Coordinator for the Society of G.K. Chesterton, about the great gift of our local societies and how she's helping people form and sustain ones of their own. To learn more, to find a local society near you, or to inquire into getting one started in your area, visit https://www.chesterton.org/local-societies/. To learn about the Frances Chesterton Rosary League, visit https://www.chesterton.org/frances-chesterton-rosary-league/. For t...
Special: Dale Ahlquist on Chesterton and Classical Education
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week on Uncommon Sense, we are proud to present a recording of a talk given last year to the Chesterton School's Network conference by our president, Dale Ahlquist, entitled "Why G. K. Chesterton is Classical... and Why Classical Education is Chestertonian."
Robert Jackson: Classic Education and Chesterton
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 69.4 MBJoe talks with Dr. Robert L. Jackson, an expert in classical education and the new Senior Fellow for the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN). Hear about the new renaissance in classical education, the origins of the movement, and the difference that Chesterton makes. Links: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/careers https://chesterton.org/give IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Rob's background 3:57 Joining the CSN 4:52 What is a classical education? 5:46 The liberal arts ...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Virtual Open House with Dale Ahlquist
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week, we are proud to air an encore presentation of a Virtual Open House for the Chesterton Schools Network hosted by Dale Ahlquist and featuring Andrew Youngblood, author of the new book from Word on Fire "Know Thyself." We hope you enjoy!
Presenting the Gospel with True Christian Joy, with Ted Janiszewski
January 02, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Ted Janiszewski of St. Irenaeus Ministries about Saint Irenaeus Ministries and about how to winsomely present Catholic truth in its full historical and joyful dimensions. https://siministries.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzV2YYCue4QaJNhm7uoYnZg
Christmas Special: "The Gift of Chesterton"
December 25, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 39.4 MBThis Christmas, the Society of G.K. Chesterton celebrates "The Gift of Chesterton." Join us for this special episode, as a few members of our community reflect upon the difference Chesterton has made in their own lives and how he has helped lead them closer to Christ. Thank you for letting us share the gift of Chesterton with you. God bless you, and Merry Christmas!
A Look at the Year Ahead, with Dale Ahlquist
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBDale Ahlquist joins Joe and Grettelyn to look at some of the highlights for the Society of GK Chesterton in the coming year! Please support our work! Visit chesterton.org/give today.
Bringing a Chesterton Poem to Life through Music
December 12, 2023 12:30 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBGrettelyn and Joe interview Dr. Mark Nowakowski about being a Catholic composer and making a beautiful piece of a simple Chesterton Christmas poem.
Tolkien's Faith, with Holly Ordway
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MBGrettelyn and Joe speak to Holly Ordway, author of a brand new spiritual biography of the beloved author, J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Word on Fire. To buy Holly's books, visit https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/pages/holly-ordway.
Recovering the Classic Works of Catholic Social Thought, with John Sharp
November 28, 2023 12:00 - 51 minutes - 71.7 MBGrettelyn and Joe speak to John Sharp, co-founding director and publisher with IHS Press, which seeks to bring back classic works on economic, political, and social thought by Chesterton and his contemporaries.
Making Medicine Local, Affordable, and Catholic, with Dr. James Breen
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBGrettelyn speaks Dr. James Breen about the Benedict Medicine Consortium, an attempt to bring the practice of medicine back into line with the Social Teachings of the Church. For more info, visit benedictmedicine.org.
A New Book for an Exciting Movement in Education, with Andrew Youngblood
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MBJoe and Grettelyn speak with Andrew Youngblood about his exciting new popular book from Word on Fire, "Know Thyself: Classical Catholic Education and the Discovery of Self." Learn more about the exciting momentum in the classical education movement! To register for November 15th's Virtual Open House visit here: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/virtual-open-house-november-2023 To buy Andrew's book (on backorder) write to [email protected].
Pipes, Chesterton, and the Catholic Church, with Alan Harrelson
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBJoe and Grettelyn speak with Alan Harrelson of Pipe Cottage about his journey to the Catholic Church, his experience reading Chesterton, his love nature, and more! To learn more about Alan, visit pipecottage.com or his channel. To learn more about the Southern Agrarians, visit Wikipedia. Our past interview about Father Vincent McNabb. Alan Cornett's talk on Russell Kirk.
Meet the Top Meadow Troupe, with Nancy Brown
October 31, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MBNancy joins Grettelyn to discuss her newest book, and a great present for this Christmas: The Chestertons and the Top Meadow Troupe! To get Nancy's book, visit chesterton.org/tmt (for "Top Meadow Troupe"). For the first volume, The Chestertons and the Golden Key, visit chesterton.org/goldenkey today!
Chesterton in America in the News
October 24, 2023 10:42 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBJoe and Grettelyn look at Chesterton's historic newsmaking trip to Notre Dame University in October, 1930. For a sample of Father O'Donnell's poetry, see https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/browse?contentId=13532. To hear Notre Dame's recent podcast episode about Chesterton, visit https://stories.nd.edu/podcasts/g-k-chesterton-and-notre-dame/.
Pray and Fast for Peace
October 17, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBJoe and Grettelyn talk about the call issued by the Bishops of the United States, in solidarity with that of the Bishops of the Holy Land, for a day of prayer and fasting for peace. Episode resources: ِA Call for Prayer and Fasting for Peace from Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land Salvifici Doloris - on Human Suffering, by Pope Saint John Paul II Hope through Suffering by Karlo Broussard (Catholic Answers Magazine) Fatima Shrine Boston (Prayers and Resources) The...
Society News and Updates for Fall 2023
October 10, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 47 MBJoe and Grettelyn talk about some news and updates from the Society of GK Chesterton. To catch the Virtual Society LIVE this week, visit https://www.youtube.com/@AmCHESTERTONsoc/live.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Lepanto, The Most Important Battle in History - with Christopher Check
October 03, 2023 11:30 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBIn honor of this coming Saturday's feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto, we are re-airing this interview from the archives with Christopher Check, President of Catholic Answers. Buy Chesterton's poem Lepanto with Dale Ahlquist's commentary here: https://www.chesterton.org/shop/lepanto/ Chris's longer talk on the battle with his recitation of the poem: https://shop.catholic.com/lepanto-the-battle-that-saved-the-west-mp3/
SPECIAL EPISODE: Bishop Barron's Keynote from the 42nd Annual Chesterton Conference
September 26, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBOn this special episode, we feature the keynote address from this year's Chesterton conference, where His Excellency, Most Rev. Robert Barron, of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and of Word on Fire Ministries, provides a fresh reading of Chesterton's great book on Saint Francis of Assisi!
Faith, Philosophy and Rock, with Matthew Kelly of the Dropkick Murphys
September 19, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this episode, Joe speaks with Matthew Kelly, the drummer of the Dropkick Murphys about keeping the faith while rockin' around the world. Don't miss it!
A Student Journalist Pursuing and Publishing the Truth
September 12, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with W. Joseph DeReuil, Editor Emeritus of The Irish Rover, an independent student newspaper at the University of Notre Dame. To learn more about Joseph, the Rover, and the lawsuit mentioned in this episode - or to donate to help - visit: https://irishrover.net/author/joe-dereuil/ https://irishrover.net/2023/07/we-will-not-be-silenced/ https://irishrover.net/2023/07/donate/
Iconography and Fraternity, with Collin Konetzke
September 05, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Collin Konetzke about his part-time work as an iconographer and his membership in the Brotherhood of Saint Joseph. Links: https://www.catholicicons.com/ https://www.brotherhoodofsaintjoseph.com/ https://ignatius.com/the-spirit-of-the-liturgy-commemorative-edition-splcep/
Walking with Father Vincent, with Andrew McNabb
August 29, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Andrew McNabb, a lay Dominican and the great-grandnephew of Father Vincent McNabb, OP, the great Distributist and contemporary of Chesterton. Andrew's new book, Walking with Father Vincent, is on sale now! Links: chesterton.org/mcnabb andrew-mcnabb.com
Recapping the Best Conference Ever, with Dale Ahlquist
August 22, 2023 11:15 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBPresident of the Society of GK Chesterton Dale Ahlquist joins us to recap this year's Chesterton conference!
ENCORE: Nancy Brown on Chesterton and Our Lady
August 15, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn honor of the Solemnity of the Assumption, we present a special encore of our recording of an interview with author Nancy Brown on her book on G.K. Chesterton and the Mother of God. Buy the book today! https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/g-k-chesterton-and-our-lady/
Appreciating Chesterton's Philosophy, with Michael Steele
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Michael Steele from We Are One Body Catholic Radio about appreciating Chesterton's unique philosophical perspective. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense https://www.waob.org/
The Crisis in Modern Education (and the Solution)
July 18, 2023 10:15 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn interviews Katherine Kersten, Society Board Member and Senior Policy Fellow at the Center of the American Experiment, about her work advocating in education and the promise she finds in the Chesterton Schools Network model. https://www.americanexperiment.org/ https://www.chesterton.org/ https://www.chesterton.org/42nd-annual-chesterton-conference/ https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/
6 Reasons NOT TO MISS This Year's Chesterton Conference!
July 11, 2023 12:39 - 24 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this special episode, we revisit the interviews over the past several weeks with guests who will be speaking at this year's Chesterton conference and let them make the case, in their own words, as to why YOU should come! https://www.chesterton.org/42nd-annual-chesterton-conference/
Independence Day Special 2023
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBJoin us for this short special episode as we share some quotations from Chesterton about patriotism, politics, and liberty, along with music and images celebrating the heritage of the United States of America. Happy Fourth of July! All music is in the public domain. Works cited: "To the Americans" (1917) "Revolutions in History," Illustrated London News 7-21-1928 "Some American Cities" in What I Saw in America (1922) "The Future of Democracy" in What I Saw in America (1922) "A D...
The Prosaic Dullness of Chaos, with Haley Stewart
June 27, 2023 10:45 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MBWe speak with Haley Stewart, Author and Editor of Word on Fire Spark and of the Sister Seraphina mysteries, about children's literature, detective fiction, our upcoming conference, and more! LINKS: This year's Chesterton conference: https://www.chesterton.org/conference Haley's Pauline media author page: https://paulinestore.com/books/featured-authors/haley-stewart.html Haley's website: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/ Haley's previous UncommonSense interview: https://directo...
Chattin' with Our Chaplain, Father Spencer Howe
June 20, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBWe speak with Father Spencer Howe, Chaplain of the Society of GK Chesterton, about Chesterton's spirituality, Saint Francis of Assisi, our upcoming conference, and more! LINKS: This year's Chesterton conference: https://www.chesterton.org/conference
Evangelization and Apologetics Through the Power of Storytelling, with Chris Check
June 13, 2023 10:30 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBWe speak with Christopher Check, President of Catholic Answers, about the power of storytelling in evangelization and apologetics, and more! LINKS: This year's Chesterton conference: https://www.chesterton.org/conference Catholic Answers: https://www.catholic.com/ Catholic Answers Conference: https://www.catholicanswersconference.com Dan Burke Conversion Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHuouyFQ2GQ
The Impressive Vocation of a Domestic Empress, with Susan Sucher
June 06, 2023 10:45 - 46 minutes - 64 MBWe speak with Gilbert columnist and upcoming conference speaker Susan Sucher about the vocation of a "Domestic Empress." Don't miss it! LINKS: Susan's 2022 conference talk: https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/the-emancipation-of-domesticity/ This year's Chesterton conference: https://www.chesterton.org/conference
Saint Francis of Assisi - Part Two
May 30, 2023 10:30 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn and Joe wrap up their two-part discussion of Chesterton's book, Saint Francis of Assisi, in preparation for the summer Chesterton conference! LINKS: https://chesterton.org/conference https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense The book: https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/st-francis-of-assisi/
Saint Francis of Assisi - Part One
May 23, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBIn this episode, Joe and Grettelyn begin a two-part discussion of Chesterton's book, Saint Francis of Assisi, in preparation for the summer Chesterton conference! LINKS: https://chesterton.org/conference https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense The book: https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/st-francis-of-assisi/
The Foundations and Fruits of the High Middle Ages, with Joseph Pearce
May 16, 2023 11:24 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Joseph Pearce about his upcoming talk at the 42nd Annual Chesterton Conference. Links: https://jpearce.co/ https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense https://chesterton.org/conference
Dale Ahlquist: Society News and Summer Conference Preview!
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBOn this episode, we speak with Society President, Dale Ahlquist, about the Society and our upcoming summer conference! chesterton.org/uncommonsense chesterton.org/conference chestertonschoolsnetwork.org
Chesterton and Solzhenitsyn, with Tom Martin
May 02, 2023 10:45 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, we speak to Deacon Tom Martin about his upcoming talk at this year's Chesterton Conference on Chesterton and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. UncommonSense: https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen
April 25, 2023 10:30 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn speaks with Maria Jansen, co-founded of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis, about the difference the Chesterton model makes and how the Chesterton Schools Network guides parents to success. LINKS: UncommonSense: https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Chesterton Schools Network (CSN) https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference