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Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonG. K. Chesterton and Walker Percy, with Cy KellettJoe 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 talks: Visit https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Visit Catholic Answers at https://catholic.com/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/shop/2025-05-1341 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and Sir Walter ScottJoe 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 Chesterton conference on G.K. Chesterton and Sir Walter Scott! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ University Faculty for Life: https://www.uffl.org/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at...2025-04-2935 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and the SaintsJoe speaks with Professor David Deavel of the University of St. Thomas, Houston, about Chesterton and the Saints, the theme of this summer's Chesterton conference, and the topic of David's talk! Join us July 24-26 in New Orleans to learn more about this fascinating and edifying subject! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ David's writings at The Imaginative Conservative: https://theimaginativeconservative.org/author/david-deavel David's writings at Catholic World Report: https://www.catholicworldreport.com/author/deavel-david/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety 2025-04-1528 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and CroatiaGrettelyn and Joe interview Nikola Bolsec from the Chesterton Society in Croatia and a speaker at this summer's conference. He discusses how he and other Croatians have experienced Chesterton, and a bit about his Father Brown Card game. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ More about Croatian Chesterton Society: https://www.chesterton.hr/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/giv...2025-04-0834 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonGod is NOT Dead: Chesterton and NietzscheGrettelyn and Joe interview Ted Janiszewski from Saint Irenaeus Ministries, a speaker who will be joining us this summer, July 24-26 in New Orleans! Hear a little of what Ted will have to say about Chesterton and Nietzsche. Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Saint Irenaeus Ministries: https://siministries.org/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit o...2025-04-0147 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton, Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby at 100Joe 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 conversation, and join the reprise in New Orleans this summer! Register for the conference today at https://www.chesterton.org/44th-annual-chesterton-conference/ Music credit: Composition: traditional; Performance: United States Air Force Band of the West, Gateway Brass; Recording: United States Air Force, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter...2025-03-111h 03

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonThe Dumb Ox and the Prince of Paradox - Chesterton and AquinasJoe geeks out with colleague, Jen Finke, about G.K. Chesterton and Saint Thomas Aquinas! To buy the book, visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/st-thomas-aquinas/ Read a chapter online here: https://www.chesterton.org/approach-to-thomism/ Learn more from Dale Ahlquist, here: https://www.chesterton.org/lecture-67/ FOLLOW US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestertonsociety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety X: https://twitter.com/chestertonsoc SUPPORT Consider making a donation: https://www.chesterton.org/give/ Visit our Shop at https://www.chesterton.org/s...2025-01-2840 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonBelloc & Chesterton: Dynamic Duo - with Joseph PearceIn 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 Conference! To learn more about Joseph, visit jpearce.co. To register for this summer's Chesterton Conference, visit chesterton.org/conference.2024-05-2831 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and Whittaker ChambersIn 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. Chesterton and Whittaker Chambers! To register for the conference, visit https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/ today!2024-04-3041 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonSusan Sucher on the Gift of Local Chesterton SocietiesGrettelyn 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 their own. To learn more, to find a local society near you, or to inquire into getting one started in your area, visit https://www.chesterton.org/local-societies/. To learn about the Frances Chesterton Rosary League, visit https://www.chesterton.org/frances-chesterton-rosary-league/. For the essay discussed in today's episode, visit https://library.chesterton.org/the-extension-of-the-family-33027/. 2024-01-3047 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonRobert Jackson: Classic Education and ChestertonJoe 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 origins of the movement, and the difference that Chesterton makes. Links: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/careers https://chesterton.org/give IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Rob's background 3:57 Joining the CSN 4:52 What is a classical education? 5:46 The liberal arts 8:30 What we mean by classical 10:12 G.K. Chesterton's education 11:50 What changed in education? 12:35 The rise of Pragmatism 17:27 The recovery of classical 22:20 Rob's...2024-01-1649 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChristmas 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 in their own lives and how he has helped lead them closer to Christ. Thank you for letting us share the gift of Chesterton with you. God bless you, and Merry Christmas!2023-12-2527 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and Solzhenitsyn, with Tom MartinOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, we speak to Deacon Tom Martin about his upcoming talk at this year's Chesterton Conference on Chesterton and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. UncommonSense: https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference 2023-05-0235 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonA New Year, An Old ChestertonStart 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 Chesterton on the New Year and find out that there is much more to consider than waiting for a shiny ball to drop. Tune in to this episode of Uncommon Sense. Happy New Year! https://www.chesterton.org/january-one-essay/ https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense 2023-01-0331 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonNancy Brown's New Book, G.K. Chesterton and Our LadyIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert welcome back Nancy Brown to discuss her newest book, G.K. Chesterton and Our Lady. They discuss why the book was written and open up some of the writings on the inside. It is a wonderful insight into Chesterton's admiration of The Blessed Mother. The book is available at: G.K. Chesterton and Our Lady – Store | Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton JOIN THE KNIGHTS!! Interested in Nancy's new book, Chesterton and Our Lady? Now through October 7, 2022, receive a free copy when you sign up...2022-09-1339 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUncommonSense/Pints with Chesterton: Manalive Book 2 Chapter 3Pints with Chesterton's Marie and Grace continue through Manalive… This week they read and discuss Book 2 Chapter 3, The Round Road; or, The Desertion Charge. pintswithchesterton.com chesterton.org A joint project of the Society of G.K. Chesterton's UncommonSense podcast and Pints with Chesterton.2021-12-211h 00

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonBonus: Dale Ahlquist Lecture on Transatlantic ChestertonThis is a rebroadcast of the video located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDDNzdFnwMI The Transatlantic Chesterton: Reflections on the 100th Anniversary of Chesterton's Visit to America We were honored to welcome Mr. Dale Ahlquist to deliver our 3rd Annual Notre Dame Chesterton Lecture. Dale, as is well-known, is a leading Chestertonian in the US, and perhaps the world. We were so grateful for his wonderful wit and wisdom in conveying not only the life and work of G.K. and Frances, but also Chesterton's spirit. It was a remarkable gift to all of us! Dale reflected on th...2021-11-3059 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonThe Medical History of G.K. Chesterton – William Griffiths What do we actually know about G.K. Chesterton’s cause of death? What illnesses did Chesterton have, physical or mental? And in the end, was Chesterton healthy or not? These are the questions that William Griffiths sought to answer in his medical research on Chesterton. Find out his official diagnosis.2021-05-1846 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton Academy in Iraq – Laura Hassan and Andrew Youngblood Chesterton in Iraq? The last place anyone imagined there could be a Chesterton Academy, let alone, to find out there is devotion to G.K. Chesterton in Iraq! But yes—the Kurdish regional Ministry of Education has approved a Chesterton Academy to open in Erbil, Kurdistan, an autonomous region within Iraq. Listen to the story of the exciting trip to Erbil from Laura Hassan, Director of International Programs for the Society of GK Chesterton, and Andrew Youngblood, the Director of Curriculum for the Chesterton Schools Network.2021-03-2333 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton Academy Online – Andrew Youngblood Did you know the Chesterton Schools Networks has an online high school called Chesterton Cor Jesu? Andrew Youngblood, the headmaster of Chesterton Cor Jesu and Director of Curriculum for the network, explains how our online Chesterton Academy works and what makes our curriculum so great.2021-01-1931 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonThe Great Poetry of ChestertonDale recites poetry by Chesterton and it the poetry is amazing. Get (out of print!) books of collected Chesterton poetry at the Chesterton store here. Become a member to support our Apostolate! The poem's read in the podcast: Elegy in a Country Churchyard By G.K. Chesterton The men that worked for England They have their graves at home; And bees and birds of England About the cross can roam. By they that fought for England, Following a falling star, Alas...2020-05-1926 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonWould 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 part about this episode! Send us an email at live@chesterton.org or comment on our post on Instagram @chestertonsociety. Buy the Apostle of Common Sense book Learn about the 2020 Chesterton Conference Become a Member of the Society of GKC 2020-04-2155 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonProphesies of G.K. ChestertonThe 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 true! Read more Chesterton! And you can do that here: chesterton.org Become a Member of the Chesterton Society and support the apostolate: chesterton.org/membership 2020-04-1420 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonFamous Chesterton QuotesThe Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton presents: Uncommon Sense In this episode, Dale Ahlquist and Matt Martinusen talk about some of Chesterton's most famous quotes and some of their own favorite quotes. We also debunk quotes that are attributed to GK...but he never said them! Check out more quotes of Chesterton: chesterton.org/quotations Read more Chesterton! You can do that here: chesterton.org Become a Member of the Chesterton Society and support the apostolate: chesterton.org/membership 2020-03-1025 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonWhy Should We Read Chesterton?The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton presents: Uncommon Sense In this episode, Dale Ahlquist and Matt Martinusen discuss why anyone should read Chesterton. Dale's article on "Who is Chesterton?" referenced in the episode. Click here! Introductory books to Chesterton by Dale: The Apostle of Common Sense Common Sense 101: Lessons From Chesterton Knight of the Holy Ghost Read more Chesterton! And you can do that here: chesterton.org Become a Member of the Chesterton Society and support the apostolate: chesterton.org/membership 2020-03-0315 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonDale Ahlquist Introduces Heretics, G.K. Chesterton's BookDale Ahlquist introduces the listener to Chesterton's early work, published in 1905, which established Chesterton as a controversialist. Written before his great work Orthodoxy (which will be published in 1908) and really it was because of this book that Orthodoxy was written, so it is important. chesterton.org https://www.chesterton.org/shop/heretics/2020-02-1124 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonDale Ahlquist Introduces G.K. ChestertonDale Ahlquist, Chesterton scholar and world expert, gives us a brief introductory talk on the British Author G.K. Chesterton. This talk is for beginners or for those more familiar with Chesterton. An excellent way to familiarize or re-familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of Chesterton's life. chesterton.org 2020-02-1125 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonThe Man, The Myth, The Legend: G.K. Chesterton with Carl OlsonA rebroadcast with Carl Olson Ignition: A Podcast of the New Evangelization The Man, The Myth, The Legend: G.K. Chesterton Dr. Chris Burgwald of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota cburgwald@sfcatholic.org Carl Olson of Ignatius Press and Catholic World Report Dr. Chris talks with Carl Olson about the early twentieth century British author, writer and convert GK Chesterton, and what he means for us today. Hugh Kenner Paradox in Chesterton January 1948 Aidan Nichols G.K. Chesterton, Theologian 2009 2020-01-0729 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonA Celebration of GK ChestertonA Celebration of G.K. Chesterton compiled by Michael Ffinch, found on englishwordplay.com/chesterton please check it out as they also have the full script on line. This overview of Chesterton's life goes over the major highlights, and is a quick and easy way to learn of Chesterton's life, but in an interesting way as a radio play with multiple voices and sound effects. It is excellent. Please enjoy. Chesterton.org 2019-12-0758 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton#124 Chesterton Age 50 to 60 1924 to 1934Podcast #124 Gilbert ages 50-60 The Years 1924-1934 Chesterton Decade by Decade Series In this decade, Chesterton started GK’s Weekly, the Everlasting Man is published. The Distributist League is born, Frances converts, they hire their last secretary, Dorothy Collins. They travel to Poland and Rome and America/Canada, where Chesterton gives a series of classes at Notre Dame. They travel to Dublin and France. Gilbert becomes a regular on the BBC. He’s starting to spend more time sick than healthy. He writes St. Thomas Aquinas. His mother dies, he becomes a Knight. Hitle...2019-10-0932 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton#122 Chesterton Age 30-40 1904-1914Chesterton ages 30-40; 1904-1914--At 30 years of age, Chesterton’s popularity is growing by leaps and bounds. Suddenly, he’s in demand as a writer and a speaker. He meets Father O’Connor, the priest who’s the inspiration behind the Father Brown mysteries. Chesterton’s brother-in-law’s mental illness will affect this decade. Chesterton’s first novel, The Napolean of Notting Hill is published. His most respected work of literary criticism is published, his book on Charles Dickens, for which he is credited as creating a resurgence of interest in Dickens. His two books The Man Who Was Thursday and O...2019-09-2424 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton age 20-30Summary of today’s episode: Chesterton from age 20 to 30, Chesterton had a dark night of the soul, ending in a glorious vision of God where he talked to God face to face. His vision resulted in a new gratitude towards life, a sense of wonder and joy that would essentially never leave him again. He began his writing career, met the love of his life and married her, and began writing notable columns in the papers that made him a household name. He was commissioned to write a biography of Robert Browning (poet and playright, husband of Elizabeth Barret Bro...2019-09-2028 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton Ages 0-10 1874-1884This series begins by taking Chesterton's life decade by decade to discover the highlights of his life. This episode contains highlights from the first ten years of Chesterton's life. chesterton.org Biographies used: Maisie Wards G.K. Chesterton and Return to Chesterton Joseph Pearce’s book: Wisdom and Innocence. Denis Conlon’s book: G.K. Chesterton: A reappraisal William Oddie’s book: Chesterton and the Romance of Orthodoxy Ian Ker’s book: G.K. Chesterton: A Biography Free Course on St. Th...2019-09-1618 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton Academy Dixon, CAThe Chesterton Academy of Dixon, CA. Interviewed by the Bishop, find out more about the new high school in Dixon, CA and how to send your child to school there, or support the school. Attend the wine tasting coming up on April 27th, the guest speaker at the event is Father Joseph Fessio, founder of Ignatius Press. Chesterton Academy and the Chesterton Schools Network are projects of the Society of G.K. Chesterton. Chesterton.org 2019-04-1922 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonFrances Chesterton--Australian IntroductionNancy Brown gives the Australian Chesterton Society an introductory talk on Frances Chesterton, wife of G.K. Chesterton. chesterton.org 2019-01-2455 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonDale Ahlquist and Alyssa Bormes on Chesterton PoetryAlyssa Bormes of Radio Maria and her show on Christian Witnesses interviews Dale Ahlquist on the Christmas poetry of Gilbert K. Chesterton, including the poetry of Frances Chesterton, G.K. Chesterton's wife. This beautiful and moving meditation and insightful discussion will touch the hearts of all who listen. http://chesterton.org https://radiomaria.us/catholickaleidoscope/ Rebroadcast with permission.2017-02-0353 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonAlyssa Bormes Interviews Nancy Brown about Frances ChestertonRadio Maria presents Catholic Kaleidoscope with your host Alyssa Bormes, who on October 4, interviewed Nancy Brown about her new book about Frances Chesterton, G.K. Chesterton's wife. http://radiomaria.us/catholickaleidoscope/ chesterton.org http://www.chesterton.org/shop/frances-chesterton/2015-10-1055 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonMarco Sermarini at the 2014 Beaconsfield Chesterton ConferenceDr. Marco Sermarini talks about how he first encountered Chesterton, and how his aim is to spread Chesterton to as many Italians as possible. He is the President of the Italian Chesterton Society, and started a secondary school called Chesterton Academy in Italy.2014-05-2534 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton#67 Frances & Chesterton AcademyUS#67 Frances Chesterton and a Visit to Chesterton Academy in MinneapolisLeave me some feedback at:nancy@chesterton.orgThis show is sponsored by The American Chesterton Society and by listeners like YOU. Your purchase of books and merchandise and free will donations through our website make us happy. Please visit us at http://chesterton.org Find us on Twitter, facebook, youtube, Pinterest and LinkedIn.Web sites:http://www.facebook.com/The-American-Chesterton-Societyhttp://Chesterton.org http://www.gilbertmagazine.com@amchestertonsoc 2013-11-2218 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonMaggie Gallagher's Interview on Relevant Radio for Chesterton Academy Cultura Vitae LectureMaggie Gallagher was interviewed on Relevant Radio's City Winds program on Friday, May 18, 2012. Gallagher appeared on the program to promote her talk at Chesterton Academy's Culture Vitae Lecture on June 2nd. Gallagher is a nationally syndicated columnist and the author of three books on marriage including The Case for Marriage: Why Married People are Happier, Healthier, and Better Off Financially with University of Chicago Prof. Linda Waite. Her forthcoming book, Debating Same-Sex Marriage (co-authored with Prof. John Corvino), will be published by Oxford University Press. Gallagher is a co-founder and immediate past chairman of the Nati...2012-05-2959 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton AcademyDale Ahlquist interview on 1/18/12 On Call program with Wendy Wiese.Dale Ahlquist, President of the American Chesterton Society, informs us about Chesterton Academy.Dale Ahlquist is the Vice-Chair and Co-Founder of Chesterton Academy.Father Rocky is guest speaker at the Chesterton Academy fundraiser Gala in Minneapolis Feb 10th, 2012, International Market Square, 5:30pm952-378-1779.The evening features the world premiere of the musical group, the ChesterTones. Dale Ahlquist is MC.chestertonacademy.orginfo@chestertonacademy.org 2012-01-1946 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonChesterton and Christmas-Denny HartfordMerry Christmas from The American Chesterton Society The 2004 23rd Annual Chesterton Conference was held in St. Paul, MN at the University of St. Thomas on June 17-19, 2004. Chesterton for All Seasons.Denny Hartford spoke on Chesterton and Christmas.www.chesterton.orghttp://www.vitalsignsministries.org/2011-12-1354 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#39 Women & ChestertonWomen & Chesterton--Why do women love this overwieght, cigar smoking absent-minded teddy bear? Find out in this episode of Uncommon Sense.This beautiful rendition of How Far Is It To Bethlehem is on the “Majestic Christmas” album by Our Daily Bread and I found it on iTunes.Web sites:http://www.ignatiusinsight.com/features2007/gkchesterton_domwwww_july07.asphttp://workarea.rbc.org/radio-tv/day-of-discovery/2005/12/25/program.aspxhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXarndypCYohttp://www.chesterton.org/acs/frbrownreader.htmhttp://Chesterton.org @amchestertonsochttp://www.facebook.com/AmericanChestertonSociety...2010-12-2820 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#37 Part Two Children and ChestertonChesterton and Children Part TwoLeave us feedback at:uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com or call 206-495-6556.This show is also sponsored by The American Chesterton Society and by listeners like YOU. Your purchase of books and merchandise and free will donations through our website helps to keep our organization going. Thank you. Please visit us at http://chesterton.orgUncommon Sense is YOUR Source for Chesterton Information!Web sites:http://www.homeschoolstories.com/academics/literature/index.htmlhttp://www.chesterton.org/acs/frbrownreader.htmhttp://www.amazon.com/D...2010-12-1432 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#37-Chesterton and Children Part OneChesterton and Children Part OneLeave us feedback at:uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com or call 206-495-6556.This show is also sponsored by The American Chesterton Society and by listeners like YOU. Your purchase of books and merchandise and free will donations through our website helps to keep our organization going. Thank you. Please visit us at http://chesterton.orgUncommon Sense is YOUR Source for Chesterton Information!Web sites:http://www.homeschoolstories.com/academics/literature/index.htmlhttp://www.chesterton.org/acs/frbrownreader.htmhttp://www.amazon.com/D...2010-12-1220 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#32-Public Schools Teach ChestertonUncommon Sense #32 Public Schools Teaching Chesterton Special guest: public high school teacher Jim McPherrin. I first heard about Jim from Kevin O’Brien, when Kevin said he had unearthed a very rare personage, a public high school teacher in the Chicago area who was actually teaching Chesterton in his classroom. This sounded quite subversive and I wondered how he was able to do that, because Chesterton is so avant guard, so counter-cultural, and so religious. Find out more by listening! Leave me some feedback at: uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com This show sponsored by The American Chesterton Society and by listeners li...2010-09-1417 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#26-Part Two I Don't Get ChestertonContinuing discussion of the difficulty people have with Chesterton's style of writing, his verbosity, his use of popular people and events no longer relatant to our times, etc. Discuss the need for humility in association with reading Chesterton. http://chestertonstl.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/reading-chesterton/ http://thwordinc.blogspot.com/ http://www.thewordinc.org/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBCwYJU5IMg http://www.amazon.com/Priest-Forever-Father-Eugene-Hamilton/dp/0879739444 http://www.jaredmahone.com/ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246636370657&index=1 http://Chesterton.org http://americanchestertonsociety.blogspot.com http://www.gilbertmagazine.com @amchestertonsoc http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Chesterton-Society/127651102300?created http://www.jaredmahone...2010-07-2211 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#25-I Don't Get Chesterton Part OnePart One-What If I Just Don't Get Chesterton? What does it say about me if I don't get Chesterton? Everyone seems to love him, but I just can't get into reading him. His stuff is too dense, too wordy, too lengthy, too unwieldy. I *want* to like Chesterton, but I just don't get him. If any of this rings a bell, this and the next episode of Uncommon Sense are for you. Web sites: http://chestertonstl.wordpress.com/2010/06/22/reading-chesterton/ http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246636370657&index=1 http://Chesterton.org http://americanchestertonsociety.blogspot.com http://www.gilbertmagazine.com @amchestertonsoc...2010-06-2521 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#8-Dale Ahlquist and Local Chesterton SocietiesDale Ahlquist guest stars on Uncommon Sense this week and tells us how to have a great local Chesterton Society. The key ingredients seem to be food, fun, Chesterton, humility and humor. A working knowledge of Chesterton is helpful, but a willingness to learn is essential.Links: http://chesterton.orghttp://americanchestertonsociety.blogspot.comhttp://www.gilbertmagazine.comhttp://www.osv.com/harrypotterhttp://www.manalivethemovie.comhttp://www.chestertonacademy.orghttp://music.mevio.comhttp://www.harrypotterdragons.com/Feedback:1-206-337-9049uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com...2009-10-2715 min

Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith ChestertonUS#1-Wondering about ChestertonHello and a wonderful welcome to this preview podcast, where I introduce the wonder of Chesterton and show you what an amateur I really am at podcasting. Books mentioned:Manalive, The Man Who Was Thursday, Orthodoxy, The Everlasting Man, The Innocence of Father Brown, GK Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense Web sites: http://www.ewtn.com, http://Chesterton.org, http://americanchestertonsociety.blogspot.com, Twitter:@amchestertonsoc, FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Chesterton-Society/127651102300?created If there's a topic you want to talk about, leave me some feedback at uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com or call the audio feedback line 206-337-9049. http...2009-09-1008 min