Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton

The 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 podcast@chesterton.org.

Chesterton, Children, and the Theology of the Body

Grettelyn speaks with Laurie Walsh about service, motherhood, Chesterton, and the Theology of the Body! FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety  X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

11-19
44:11

Pictures, Poetry and Paradox with Jen Finke

Grettelyn is joined by Society photographer, Jen Finke, who talks about seeing Chesterton conferences through her unique lens and shares some of her favorite Chesterton poems! FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/

11-12
32:01

ANNOUNCEMENT: No New Episode This Week

In light of US Election Day, there is no new episode of Uncommon Sense this week. Tune in next week for a new episode, and in the meantime feel free to check out the archive at chesterton.org/uncommonsense!

11-05
00:32

Prayers for the Dead, Indulgences, and Halloween

In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe continue their conversation on the Church season of All Hallows' Tide, looking at Prayers for the Dead and the Church's discipline of Indulgences. Then, they wrap up with a brief chat about Halloween and how Christians can celebrate it, even some of the "spooky" bits like skeletons! For the document Joe references in the episode, see https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-vi_apc_01011967_indulgentiarum-doctrina.html For Chesterton's "A Defense of Skeletons" see https://library.chesterton.org/the-defendant-66905/#a-defence-of-skeletons  

10-29
48:36

A Catholic Chat about Purgatory

With the approach of All Souls' Day (November 2nd), Joe and Grettelyn chat about the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, sharing a bit about Chesterton's views and trying to explain this very misunderstood and oft-maligned teaching to those unfamiliar. For the document Joe references in the episode, see https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-vi_apc_01011967_indulgentiarum-doctrina.html  

10-22
37:57

Hilaire Belloc and 'The Four Men' - with Deacon Nathan Allen

In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." Learn more about Belloc, his poetry, and the Four Men Feast! To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ To learn more about The Four Men Feast, visit https://www.fourmenfeast.com/

10-15
37:55

Special Episode: G. K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry

Celebrating yesterday's memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Joe and Grettelyn look at some of Chesterton's Marian poems celebrating the "Queen of Victory." To join the Knights of the Apostolate, visit https://chesterton.org/knights.

10-08
49:28

Families, Education and Choice, with Kerry McDonald

Joe chats with Kerry McDonald ( @liberatedpodcast ) about the wave of interest in alternative options for education, including the Chesterton Schools Network (https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org) and the current state of school choice throughout the country. For more about Kerry:  https://fee.org/people/kerry-mcdonald/  https://twitter.com/kerry_edu To join the Knights of the Apostolate of Common Sense: https://chesterton.org/knights

10-01
28:08

Drawing Inspiration from Chesterton, with Ben Hatke

Grettelyn chats with Ben Hatke about his books and illustrations, his connection to Chesterton, and his circumnavigation of the globe! To learn more about Ben and his work, visit his website: https://benhatke.com/

09-24
33:20

Teaching the Enjoyment of Chesterton

Greg Pyne joins Grettelyn and Joe to talk about enjoying Chesterton's writings and passing that joy on to students.

09-17
32:08

Bringing Chesterton to Film, with Ryan Whitaker

Grettelyn speaks with Ryan Whitaker, filmmaker and author.  For more about Ryan, visit his website: https://www.ryanwhitakerfilm.com/ For his books: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/authors/ryan-whitaker-smith/3539 https://www.moodypublishers.com/winter-fire/

09-10
25:21

Chesterton and Wonder at God's Creation, with Mike Creavey

Joe and Grettelyn talk to Mike Creavey of The Gracious Guest about appreciation for creation and how to bring Chesterton into students' lives. For more from Mike, visit https://www.thegraciousguest.org/

09-03
42:12

Liturgy, Localism and Beauty - with Father Michael Rennier

Grettelyn and Joe speak to Father Michael Rennier about his work, writing, and the importance of beauty. Links: https://www.dappledthings.org/ https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-forgotten-language/  

08-27
37:18

The Lasting Legacy of the ChesterBelloc, with Alex Plato

Joe and Grettelyn talk with Dr. Alex Plato of Franciscan University about Chesterton and Belloc's socio-economic thought and how it is more relevant today than ever before. To learn more about Alex, visit https://spt.franciscan.edu/faculty/plato-alex/. To learn more about New Polity, visit https://newpolity.com/

08-20
48:06

"Like Indiana Jones with a Rosary"

In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe speak with Mark Adderley, author of the McCracken adventure series of books. To learn more about Mark, visit https://mark-adderley.com  

08-13
31:51

The Chesterton Society and Conversion

Grettelyn speaks with Lee and Valiree Sondeno about their conversion influenced by the reading of G.K. Chesterton and by the Apostolate of Common Sense! Help support our work bringing people closer to Christ and His Church. Visit https://chesterton.org/give to give today.

08-06
33:01

July 30, 2024: Uncommon Sense will return next week!

We just wrapped up a very successful 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference! We will be back with a new episode next week.

07-30
00:38

Imagination, Wonder, and Faith with Fabiola Garza

Grettelyn speaks with Fabiola Garza, author of Princesses of Heaven from Word on Fire books (https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/princesses-of-heaven). To see Fabiola, join us at the 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference! Visit https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/ today.  

07-23
33:19

Embracing Chesterton's Childlike Wonder, with Dan Kerr

Grettelyn speaks with Dan Kerr, President of Saint Martin's Academy and one of the Troubadours. Come see Dan at the Chesterton Conference! Saint Martin's: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/ Tuesdays with the Troubadours: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/troubadours/ 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference: https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/  

07-16
32:30

Men, Boys, and Christian Fraternity - with Jason Craig

Joe speaks to Jason Craig of Fraternus (https://fraternus.net) and Sword and Spade magazine(https://swordandspade.mykajabi.com/). Jason is also author of Leaving Boyhood Behind (https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/leaving-boyhood-behind-reclaiming-catholic-brotherhood) from OSV and a contributor to the new volume on Localism from Sophia Press co-edited by Dale Ahlquist (https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/localism-coming-home-to-catholic-social-teaching/)!  Come see Jason and other speakers at the Chesterton Conference! https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/ 

07-09
40:48

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