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 [email protected].
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 516
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
Why a Navy Commander Became Interested in Classical Education - Amy Hunt
Amy Hunt is the Director of Formation for our Chesterton Schools Network. Amy served in the US Navy for over 24 years. She has directed military planning and operational training for the Navy SEALs, …
From Scientism to Catholicism - Stuart Kolner
Stuart Kolner explains how he went from being a scientistic atheist, who swore he would never become Catholic, to being a devout Catholic. Just like Brandon Vogt and Brent Forrest, Stuart is both a b…
Catholicism and Theater - Jeromy Darling
Actor/singer/songwriter Jeromy Darling shares how the deeply Catholic art of theater has impacted his life and faith.
The Actor and the Convert - Jeromy Darling
Jeromy Darling is an amazing actor/singer/songwriter. Listen to his moving story about his life and his conversion to Catholicism.
The Professional Magician - Brent Forrest
Brent Forrest is a former professional magician, and has performed thousands at thousands of shows. One time he even drove a car blindfolded. In this episode, he reveals the magic that led to his con…
How Millennials and Gen Z Can Relate to Chesterton - Brandon Vogt
Brandon Vogt is back to discuss how young people in our culture can connect with G.K. Chesterton.
How to Defend Our Faith in Today's World - Brandon Vogt
Our special guest, Brandon Vogt, lends his expertise on how to talk about the Catholic Faith in our modern culture. Next week, Brandon will be back to discuss how millennials and gen z can relate to …
Grilling Dr. Ahlquist
Adrian grills Dale Ahlquist with tough questions about Chesterton.
Send in your questions to [email protected]
Don't miss next week's interview with Brandon Vogt!
Chesterton on Fatherhood
Dale and Adrian discuss what Chesterton had to say about fathers, fatherhood and the role of the father in society.
Hoping When Things are Hopeless
Dale discusses the value of hope during our desperate times.
Passing the Torch
Matt Martinusen interviews our new Director of Evangelization, Adrian Ahlquist.
Essential Chesterton for Our Times - A Special Episode of Uncommon Sense
A conversation with Dale Ahlquist and his son, Adrian, about Chesterton's wisdom for our times.
Read Dale's article, The Solution, which was published in The Catholic World Report.
Nancy Brown on the Marriage of GK Chesterton
This is a rebroadcast of a talk from Nancy Brown from the 2014 Chesterton Conference.
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What Would the Chestertons Do in Quarantine?
Nancy Brown joins to talk about what the Chestertons might be doing in a quarantine pandemic and things that we can be doing with our time!
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Books Nancy mentions:
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The Great Poetry of Chesterton
Dale recites poetry by Chesterton and it the poetry is amazing.
Get (out of print!) books of collected Chesterton poetry at the Chesterton store here.
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The Defender of the Faith
Dale and Matt discuss an article: Common Sense Apostle & Cigar Smoking Mystic
Watch the Chesterton Minute video series on YouTube.
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More Chesterton Quotes!
Dale and Matt go back and forth with more Great, Knowledgable Chesterton quotes.
Read more Chesterton! Here are some essential quotes to start with.
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A Chesterton Eastertide
Dale Ahlquist talks about what GK Chesterton wrote about Easter and the Resurrection of Christ.
Watch the Chesterton Minute video series.
Would Chesterton Have Liked The Internet?
Brandon Vogt gives a talk from the 2018 Chesterton Conference on 5 things Chesterton would have loved about the internet, and 5 things he would have despised about the internet.
Tell us your favorite…
Prophesies of G.K. Chesterton
The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton presents: Uncommon Sense
In this episode, Dale Ahlquist and Matt Martinusen discuss the many, many, many prophecies the Chesterton wrote about and that came tr…