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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 [email protected].

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
516
Years Active
2009 - 2025
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Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen

Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen

On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn speaks with Maria Jansen, co-founded of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis, about the difference the Chesterton model makes and how the Chesterton Schools Ne…

00:25:37  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Boys, Farming, and Bob Dylan, with Dan Kerr

Boys, Farming, and Bob Dylan, with Dan Kerr

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with Troubadour Dan Kerr, President of St. Martin's Academy, about the unique boarding school experience offered there and how it helps to shape young men.

00:48:01  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Recovering Cultural Debris, with Alan Cornett

Recovering Cultural Debris, with Alan Cornett

Alan Cornett of the Cultural Debris Podcast joins us on this episode of Uncommon Sense to talk about Russell Kirk's conservative vision and its Chestertonian resonances.

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00:33:20  |   Tue 11 Apr 2023
Radically Redeeming Economics, with Jacob Imam

Radically Redeeming Economics, with Jacob Imam

In this episode, we speak with Jacob Imam, co-editor of New Polity and co-founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker in Steubenville, OH. We speak about economics, almsgiving, and the importance…

00:34:48  |   Tue 04 Apr 2023
All the World's a Stage, with John Walker

All the World's a Stage, with John Walker

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with John Walker, Associate Professor of Theater and Fine Arts at the Franciscan University in Steubenville, and star of EWTN's "Chesterton Station."

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00:35:01  |   Tue 28 Mar 2023
Talkin' to a Troubadour, with Professor William Fahey

Talkin' to a Troubadour, with Professor William Fahey

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with one of the Troubadours, Professor William Fahey, President of the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (https://thomasmorecollege.edu/), about how he ca…

00:30:45  |   Tue 21 Mar 2023
Chesterton and Catholic Rural Life with Tim Streiff

Chesterton and Catholic Rural Life with Tim Streiff

On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert interview Tim Streiff, the Program Director of Catholic Rural Life. We talk about how Catholic Rural Life relates to Chesterton's thoughts on s…

00:35:46  |   Tue 14 Mar 2023
A Chestertonian Adventure with JonMarc Grodi

A Chestertonian Adventure with JonMarc Grodi

On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert interview JonMarc Grodi, the Executive Director of The Coming Home Network. JonMarc discusses how he discovered Chesterton and the great Cheste…

00:36:10  |   Tue 07 Mar 2023
Leading a Chesterton Academy, An Interview with Eileen Douglass

Leading a Chesterton Academy, An Interview with Eileen Douglass

On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert speak with Eileen Douglass, the Head of School of Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley. She talks about her journey to leading a Chestert…

00:29:08  |   Tue 28 Feb 2023
Lent With Chesterton: Mercy Triumphs

Lent With Chesterton: Mercy Triumphs

Take a Lenten journey with G.K. Chesterton. Grettelyn and Albert look at the 2023 Lenten Campaign, Mercy Triumphs. They will take a some of their favorite relfections from the campaign and share thei…

00:28:59  |   Tue 21 Feb 2023
Coming Home with Chesterton, An Interview with Matt Swaim

Coming Home with Chesterton, An Interview with Matt Swaim

On this episode of Uncommon Sense Grettelyn and Albert interview Matt Swaim, the Director of Outreach for the Coming Home Network. Matt talks about his own conversion and the role that Chesterton pla…

00:31:43  |   Tue 14 Feb 2023
2023: The Year Ahead with Dale Ahlquist

2023: The Year Ahead with Dale Ahlquist

Join the Uncommon Sense team as they make a triumphant return to video! For this special episode Grettely and Albert have Dale Ahlquist back on the show to take a look at the year ahead as well as so…

00:40:05  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
Staff Highlights: Jen Finke

Staff Highlights: Jen Finke

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn takes some time to get to know the staff of The Society of G.K. Chesterton. She talks with Jen Finke, the Media Specialist for the society and finds out m…

00:24:09  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar

A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar

In this episode of Uncommon Sense Grettelyn and Albert read and discuss "A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar." Once again, Chesterton's words take a prophetic stance in the world and find much relevance…

00:29:14  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
Headmaster Highlight, Fr. Ryan Adorjan

Headmaster Highlight, Fr. Ryan Adorjan

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, it's a Headmaster Highlight. Grettelyn and Albert talk with Fr. Ryan Adorjan, the Headmaster of Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family in Lisle, IL. They both talk w…

00:44:20  |   Tue 17 Jan 2023
The Book of Job, a Chestertonian Viewpoint

The Book of Job, a Chestertonian Viewpoint

Grettelyn and Albert take on Chesterton's essay regarding the Book of Job. Together they dicuss how Chesterton saw Job in a way that many do not. Tune in and listen! Introduction to the Book of Job …

00:37:39  |   Tue 10 Jan 2023
SPECIAL EPISODE: The Life of Benedict XVI

SPECIAL EPISODE: The Life of Benedict XVI

On this special bonus episode of Uncommon Sense, Albert and Grettelyn are joined by Joe Grabowski, VP of Evangelization and Mission for the Society, and Father Spencer Howe, the Society's chaplain.  …

00:41:24  |   Wed 04 Jan 2023
A New Year, An Old Chesterton

A New Year, An Old Chesterton

Start your New Year, with and old and reliable friend. Who might that be? G.K. Chesterton of course! For the first Uncommon Sense episode of 2023, Grettelyn and Albert expand upon commentary from Che…

00:31:10  |   Tue 03 Jan 2023
Christmas Traditions With the Staff from The Society of GKC

Christmas Traditions With the Staff from The Society of GKC

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert share favorite Christmas stories and traditions from the staff at the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Cozy up to this warm and memorable e…

00:50:39  |   Tue 27 Dec 2022
Chesterton on Dickens on Christmas

Chesterton on Dickens on Christmas

It’s a Chestertonian Christmas Carol! Joe Grabowski joins the show to lead us down the path of G.K. Chesterton’s take on Charles Dickens and his love of Christmas. It’s a very, merry episode with no …

00:30:14  |   Tue 20 Dec 2022
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