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
SPECIAL EPISODE: G.K. & Frances Chesterton's Wedding Anniversary, with Nancy Brown
This is a special presentation of a recent bonus episode from our Everlasting Man Online Book Club!
To sign up for the Book Club and see future live streams, visit https://chesterton.org/everlastingm…
Chesterton, Paradox, and Life as a Story
In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Brady Stiller, author of "Your Life is a Story" from Word on Fire publishing, and a speaker at this summer's Chesterton conference!
For Brady's book, visit http…
Feminism, Our Lady, and Chesterton - with Carrie Gress
In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Carrie Gress, author and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
To learn more about Carrie, visit her website: https://www.carriegress.com/
For the Ches…
What Made Pope Saint Gregory "the Great"?
Chris Check of Catholic Answers (https://catholic.com) joins Joe and Grettelyn to talk about his talk at this summer's Chesterton Conference (https://chesterton.org/conference) about Saint Gregory th…
Reinforcing Faith with Reading - With Brian Holdsworth
Popular Catholic YouTuber and speaker Brian Holdsworth joins Grettelyn and Joe to talk about evangelizing online, good literature and culture, and more!
To learn more about Brian, visit his website: …
Belloc & Chesterton: Dynamic Duo - with Joseph Pearce
In this episode, Joe Grabowski chats with Joseph Pearce about the dynamic friendship between G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, which will be the topic of Joseph's talk at this summer's Chesterton …
Special Invitation from Uncommon Sense - Give a Gift for GKC's Birthday!
In this special episode, Joe and Grettelyn talk about the Society of G.K. Chesterton's ambitious goal of recruiting 150 new members to the Knights and Ladies of the Apostolate of Common Sense, a spec…
SPECIAL EPISODE: Remembering Aidan Mackey with Dale Ahlquist
In this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Grettelyn and Joe to remember the great Chestertonian, Aidan Mackey, who passed away on May 4th at the age of 101. Please join the Society in praying for the happ…
SPECIAL EPISODE: Everlasting Man Book Club Kickoff!
For this week's episode, we have a special re-presentation of the kickoff meeting of our Everlasting Man Online Book Club! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to tackle one of Chesterton's great…
Chesterton and Whittaker Chambers
In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn get a preview of one of the upcoming talks at this year's Chesterton conference from speaker Joe Walsh, who will be looking at commonalities between G. K. Chesterto…
The Vocation of the Artist, with Amber Knorr
Grettelyn and Joe speak with Amber Knorr, a sacred and fine artist whose portraiture work includes a painting of G. K. Chesterton. To learn more about Amber or to see or buy prints of her work, visit…
Upcoming Book Club and Other Society News
In 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/everlastingm…
Chesterton, Eliot and the Modern Catholic Poet
In 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…
Noelle Mering: Woke Ideology and Domestic Theology
In 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.
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Chris Stefanick: Helping Us Learn to Share the Love of Christ
In 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 …
Conference Preview: The State of Friendship
In 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!
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Painting, Writing, Reading and Praying with GKC
In 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 anyon…
Hatching a Great Idea: The Good Egg Fund
Grettelyn 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…
G.K. Chesterton and Charles Dickens
In 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
Joe 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.