Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton
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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@c...
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Chesterton on Studying History: Hastings & "The Heart of History"
Joe and Grettelyn talk about finding "the heart in history," and how Chesterton can help us get excited to learn even about obscure things of the past...
SPECIAL RE-AIRING: G.K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry
[RE-AIRING] Celebrating the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Joe and Grettelyn look at some of Chesterton's Marian poems celebrating the "Queen of...
The Big Guy and the Little Flower: Chesterton and Saint Therese of Lisieux
Joe and Grettelyn talk about Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," on the eve of her feast day, and the many things she and Che...
Chesterton and the (Pumpkin) Spice of Life
Grettelyn is back! In this episode, she and Joe talk about the passing of seasons in life, the messages God and nature are trying to communicate, and...
A *New* Autobiography of Chesterton? Dale Ahlquist explains.
Joe interviews Dale about his brand new book, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G. K. Chesterton.
Buy a copy today! https://ww...
Re-Airing: Chesterton's "The Arena"
No new episode this week, owing to the Labor Day holiday. Instead, since this week is also the beginning of football season, we re-present this specia...
Back to School Special
Back to school! Joe and Lee talk about "back to school" season, the opportunities for reflection it affords, and reminisce about some special classes...
Debunking FAKE Chesterton Quotes!
"The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar."
"Fairy tales are more than true – not because they tell us...
Summer Review: Conference Recap, Summer Reading, and More!
Joe and Lee chat about sundry summery things: the Chesterton conference, summer reading, and what's coming up in the Fall.
You can contact us at...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Dale Ahlquist's 44th Annual Chesterton Conference Keynote!
Dale Ahlquist explores the Chestertonian way of the Church Militant, marching hopefully to our heavenly reward.
You can contact us at podcast@ch...
Why we probably DO need a new Rerum novarum
Joe and Lee continue last week's conversation on the new revolution in technology and economics, so-called "Artificial Intelligence," and decide that...
Greeting from New Orleans!
We're down in the Big Easy for the 44th Annual Chesterton Conference!
While that means there's no new episode this week, it doesn't mean you nee...
Catholic Social Teaching and AI: Do we need another Rerum novarum?
Joe and Lee look at the new revolution in technology and economics, so-called "Artificial Intelligence," and consider the question: "Do we need a new ...
Catholic Social Teaching: The Primary Principles
Joe and Lee do a quick review and recap of the fundamental themes and principles of Catholic Social Teaching, as a bridge between their in-depth study...
Wrapping up Rerum Novarum: Deep Dive Discussion Concludes
Joe and Lee finish up their close reading of Rerum Novarum! Read along, and send us your questions. And stay tuned! We may be done with the encyclical...
Rerum Novarum Deep Dive Continues - Part Two!
Joe and Lee dive into part two of their close reading of Rerum Novarum! Read along, and send us your questions! You can contact us at podcast@chestert...
Uncommon Sense Will Return Next Week!
Join us next week as we continue our deep dive into Rerum Novarum.
In the meantime, check out the Chesterton Schools Network: https://chesterton...
Rerum Novarum Deep Dive - Part One
Joe and Lee continue their series of episodes on Catholic Social Teaching, with the first of a two-part deep dive into Rerum Novarum!
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Pope Leo XIII and Rerum Novarum: Catholic Social Teaching Crash Course for Beginners
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Joe and Lee kick off a series of episodes that will focus on Catholic Social Teaching, this time looking cl...
Special Episode! The Troubadours May 2025 Summit: Habemus Papam!
This week, UncommonSense presents a re-airing of the May 2025 Summit of the Troubadours, focusing on the present Pope and great Popes past.
Come...
Art, A.I. and Ethics
Joe and Lee speak with Julian Ahlquist about his experimentation with A. I. image generation, making pictures of the saints. He'll be speaking about t...
G. K. Chesterton and Walker Percy, with Cy Kellett
Joe and Lee speak with Cy Kellett of Catholic Answers about Walker Percy and G.K. Chesterton!
Register for the conference today to hear Cy's tal...
Chestertonian-style Parenting, with Theresa Martin
Grettelyn speaks with Theresa Martin about "untamed children," the topic of her talk for the annual Chesterton conference!
Register for the conf...
Chesterton and Sir Walter Scott
Joe and Lee speak with Don Flanagan, a retire English professor and co-leader of the St. Paul Chesterton Society, about his talk for the annual Cheste...
Acadians, Cajuns, and Catholic History, with Chris Check
Joe speaks with Christopher Check, president of Catholic Answers, about his upcoming talk for the annual Chesterton conference on the history of the A...
Chesterton and the Saints
Joe speaks with Professor David Deavel of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, about Chesterton and the Saints, the theme of this summer's Chesterto...
Chesterton and Croatia
Grettelyn and Joe interview Nikola Bolsec from the Chesterton Society in Croatia and a speaker at this summer's conference. He discusses how he and ot...
God is NOT Dead: Chesterton and Nietzsche
Grettelyn and Joe interview Ted Janiszewski from Saint Irenaeus Ministries, a speaker who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! H...
Joseph Pearce on Longfellow's "Evangeline" - Conference Preview!
Grettelyn and Joe interview Joseph Pearce, a popular conference speaker, who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little...
Going on Pilgrimage: Lent and Beyond
Joe and Grettelyn speak with Society Chaplain, Father Spencer Howe, about some opportunities for pilgrimage that the Society is offering, but also abo...
Chesterton, Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby at 100
Joe is joined by colleague Lee Sondeno to geek out about F. Scott Fitzgerald, the jazz age, The Great Gatsby, Chesterton and more! Join this fun conve...
SPECIAL EPISODE: Summer Conference Sneak Peek with Dale Ahlquist
Dale joins the show to talk about this summer's Chesterton conference, July 24-26 in New Orleans! It's a veritable Mardi Gras party for the podcast. B...
Grow in Virtue this Lent with G.K. Chesterton!
Grettelyn is joined by Jen Finke to talk about this year's daily Lenten reflection series on the theme of the virtues. Learn more or sign up at https:...
Chesterton and Football? Reading "The Arena"
Joe reflects on Chesterton's poem, "The Arena" as an object lesson in reading Chesterton and taking a Chestertonian view of the world (including thing...
J.R.R. Tolkien, Liturgy, Theology, and Myth - with Dr. Ben Reinhard
Joe speaks with Dr. Ben Reinhard, author of a new book, "The High Hallow: Tolkien's Liturgical Imagination," from Emmaus Road Publishing. Learn more a...
The Dumb Ox and the Prince of Paradox - Chesterton and Aquinas
Joe geeks out with colleague, Jen Finke, about G.K. Chesterton and Saint Thomas Aquinas!
To buy the book, visit https://www.chesterton.org/store...
A Chesterton Academy Experience - Martin Saints Classical High School
Joe and Grettelyn speak with Deacon Chris Roberts, co-founder and President of Martin Saints Classical High School, a Chesterton Academy about the exp...
How Do You Say "Heehaw" in Latin?
Joe and Grettelyn speak about the medieval "Festum Asinorum," the "Feast of Asses," which was celebrated on January 14th, and they discuss its very Ch...
Dr. Karin Öberg on the Star of Bethlehem and more!
Joe and Grettelyn speak with Karin Öberg about her conversion experience, the influence of C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton, the relation of faith and...
A Chestertonian New Year's Eve!
Grettelyn and Joe celebrate the coming New Year with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, chatting about paradox, resolutions, hope, fear, and the pronunci...