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
Editing Chesterton, with Jeanette Flood
In 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…
Is Latin Really a Dead Language?
In 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
Grettelyn 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 …
Special: Dale Ahlquist on Chesterton and Classical Education
This 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. Chesterto…
Robert Jackson: Classic Education and Chesterton
Joe 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 o…
SPECIAL EPISODE: Virtual Open House with Dale Ahlquist
This 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 W…
Presenting the Gospel with True Christian Joy, with Ted Janiszewski
In 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 d…
Christmas Special: "The Gift of Chesterton"
This 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…
A Look at the Year Ahead, with Dale Ahlquist
Dale Ahlquist joins Joe and Grettelyn to look at some of the highlights for the Society of GK Chesterton in the coming year!
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Bringing a Chesterton Poem to Life through Music
Grettelyn 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
Grettelyn 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.word…
Recovering the Classic Works of Catholic Social Thought, with John Sharp
Grettelyn 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 cont…
Making Medicine Local, Affordable, and Catholic, with Dr. James Breen
Grettelyn 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 bene…
A New Book for an Exciting Movement in Education, with Andrew Youngblood
Joe 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 exci…
Pipes, Chesterton, and the Catholic Church, with Alan Harrelson
Joe 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 pip…
Meet the Top Meadow Troupe, with Nancy Brown
Nancy 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 Tro…
Chesterton in America in the News
Joe 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/poetrymagaz…
Pray and Fast for Peace
Joe 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…
Society News and Updates for Fall 2023
Joe 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
In 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 o…