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Ex Umbris14 Keith Session Sept 25/25"Abraham's Covenant - A Journey of Faith"- Connections between Abraham's covenant and the Pascal Mystery- How Christ fulfills the covenant as priest, king, and victim- Our call to respond to God's dialogue in our own livesDr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality...
2025-09-2826 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris13 Keith Session Sept 18/25Why Is the Night Sky Dark? Exploring Olbers' Paradox Through a Classical LensIn this episode, we tackle one of astronomy's most intriguing questions: Why is the night sky dark? What seems like a simple observation actually leads us into Olbers' Paradox, a centuries-old puzzle that reveals surprising truths about our universe.- Understanding the Paradox: We break down the logical problem - if space contains infinite stars in an eternal universe, shouldn't every point of light we see make the night sky as bright as day?- The Scientific Answer: Learn...
2025-09-2317 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris12 Kings, Treasures, and True Separation: Understanding Abram's VictoryIn this engaging biblical study, we explore the profound story of Abram's rescue of Lot and his encounter with the mysterious king Melchizedek. This lesson examines the difference between worldly separation (lording over others) and holy separation (being set apart for God's purposes).Key Topics Covered:- The biblical definition of holiness as "being set apart"- Abram's call to separate from land, kinship, and his father's house- Lot's dangerous attachment to possessions and his captivity in Sodom- Abram's nighttime rescue mission with his 318 trained men
2025-09-1819 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris11 Keith Session"The 318 Warriors: How Ancient Wisdom Guides Modern Faith"Join Dr. Brett Fawcett for an incredible journey through one of the most fascinating stories in Genesis and discover how it connects to a pivotal moment in Christian history! This isn't your typical Bible study - it's an adventure through ancient warfare, church councils, and the power of classical education.🔥 **What You'll Discover**- The Epic Battle: How Abraham's 318 trained servants defeated four giant-killing armies in a daring nighttime rescue mission- Hidden Biblical Mathematics: The surprising meaning behind the number 318 and what it reveals about God's plan- Church History Drama: Why 318 bis...
2025-09-0617 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris10 Keith Session: The Tower of BabelThe Tower of Babel - Ancient Lessons for Modern TimesThis video explores the biblical story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11 and its relevance to modern society. Key points include:The ancient desire for a unified world with one languageThe story of Babel as a cautionary tale about human pride and ambitionConnections to other biblical figures like Cain and NimrodParallels between ancient city-building and modern technological advancementsWarnings against idolizing human creations (e.g. AI, genetic engineering)The importance of reflecting God's image rather than trying to "play God"Encouragement to pursue various careers while trusting in God's...
2025-07-0927 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris09 Keith Session: The Table of Nations Genesis 10In this engaging video, Dr. Brett Fawcett dives into Genesis 10 from the Bible, commonly known as "The Table of Nations." He reveals that this chapter is far more than just a list of names – it's actually a fascinating prequel to human history.Dr. Fawcett explains how Genesis 10 provides crucial context for many nations and peoples mentioned throughout the Bible. He connects these ancient names to modern countries and ethnic groups, showing how many of today's nations can trace their origins back to this chapter.In an interesting twist, Dr. Fawcett encourages viewers to consider their own family histories. He ex...
2025-07-0230 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris08 Keith Session: "Noah's Fall: Lessons on Virtue and Vice from Genesis 9" This video discusses the biblical story of Noah's drunkenness from Genesis 9- The speaker analyzes the passage and its implications for modern life- Main themes include: 1. The dangers of drunkenness 2. Family discord and its long-lasting effects 3. The importance of seeking peace through ChristThis video offers a thoughtful exploration of a challenging biblical text, making connections to modern life and encouraging viewers to reflect on their own spiritual journey. Suitable for high school students and adults interested in biblical studies and personal growth.#chestertonacademy #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #genesis
2025-06-2523 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris07 Keith Sessions: "Love Covers a Multitude of Sins"This reflection by Dr. Fawcett explores the story of Noah and his sons, drawing parallels between Noah's experience and Adam's in the Garden of Eden. Both narratives involve themes of sin, nakedness, and shame, highlighting humanity's ongoing struggle with temptation. The episode focuses on Ham's sin of exposing his father's drunkenness, contrasting it with Shem and Japheth's respectful response of covering their father without looking. This incident serves as a springboard to discuss the dangers of gossip and detraction in Christian teaching.The reflection then delves into Noah's prophecies about his sons and their spiritual interpretations. It emphasizes the...
2025-06-1830 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris06 Keith Session: "Noah's Ark: A Flood of Blessings in Disguise"This video explores the biblical story of Noah's Ark, drawing parallels between the flood and personal transformation. Dr. Brett Fawcett discusses how God's "punishments" can be viewed as gifts, using his own experience in seminary as an example. He delves into the symbolism of the ark, the flood, and the rainbow, connecting these to themes of spiritual growth, new creation, and God's promises.#NoahsArk #BiblicalSymbolism #SpiritualGrowth #DivinePunishment #NewCreation #GodsBlessings #LentenReflection #RainbowPromise #PersonalTransformation #ChristianFaith
2025-06-1128 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris05 Keith Session: "The Ark of Faith: Remembering God's Covenant"This video features a lecture on March 13/25 on the biblical story of Noah's Ark, exploring its deeper spiritual meanings and connections to Christian theology. The Dr. Gerard Mclarney discusses:- The symbolism of the Ark as a place of salvation and intimacy with God- The significance of God "remembering" Noah and what this means for believers- Parallels between the Ark and Christian places of worship- Connections between the Ark narrative and other biblical stories, including Jesus' crucifixion- The concept of believers as "little arks" filled with the Holy SpiritThe lecture combines biblical analysis, historical context, and spiritual reflection to...
2025-06-0421 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris04 Keith Session: "Noah's Ark: Finding Peace in the Flood of Life"Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded March 11/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. Dive into the profound symbolism of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood in this insightful lecture by Dr. Fawcett. Discover how the story represents both God's judgment and His mercy, exploring themes of rest, new creation, and salvation. Learn about the significance of numbers in the Bible, particularly the symbolism of 7 and 8, and how they relate to baptism and spiritual rebirth. This talk draws parallels between the Ark and Christ, emphasizing the importance of finding peace...
2025-05-2828 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris03 Keith Sessions: "Noah's Ark: A Cosmic Temple of Divine Order and Mercy"Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 27/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. Let's explore the profound connection between daily rituals and spiritual meaning, using Noah's Ark as a central metaphor. Dr. Mclarney discusses how morning routines bring order to chaos, much like Noah's obedience brought order during the flood. The talk reveals fascinating architectural parallels between Noah's Ark and ancient temples, both sharing a 5:3 ratio. A key insight is that the Ark wasn't just a boat for animals, but a cosmic temple carrying God's true images...
2025-05-2130 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris02 Keith Sessions: "Building an Ark: Finding Heaven on Earth"Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 20/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. In this insightful talk, we explore the deeper spiritual symbolism of Noah's Ark beyond just a boat carrying animals. Dr. Brett Fawcett reveals how the Ark's three-tiered design mirrors other sacred spaces in scripture, like Eden and the Temple. Through mathematical and architectural analysis, we learn the Ark was likely shaped more like a rectangular box or coffin than a boat - symbolizing how we must "die to ourselves" to enter new life with...
2025-05-1427 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris01 Keith Session: "Divine Patience and Spiritual Warfare": Exploring Genesis 6Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 13/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. In this theological exploration, we delve into Genesis 6 and its mysterious account of the Nephilim, examining three different interpretations of this fascinating biblical passage. The speaker discusses how this text relates to God's incredible patience with humanity. Beginning with a reading about the "sons of God" and "daughters of men," the talk explores whether these beings were the descendants of Seth and Cain, fallen angels, or perhaps a combination of both. Dr. Gerard McLarney weaves through...
2025-05-0627 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris67 NumbersDrawing from figures like Pythagoras and Platinus, Dr. Mclarney and Dr. Fawcett discuss the philosophical and theological underpinnings of these subjects, emphasizing the concept of unity as a foundational principle. They explain how arithmetic begins with the monad and multiplicity, geometry with the point, music with ratios, and astronomy with shapes in motion, all ultimately connected to a divine order represented by the Logos. The hosts highlight how this ancient perspective views these mathematical and scientific disciplines as deeply intertwined with a spiritual understanding of creation and a path toward wisdom.Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett...
2025-04-2849 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris66 "The Flood" Part 1In this episode of the Ex Umbris podcast, Scholar McLarney (Dr. Gerard Mclarney) and Schoolman Fawcett (Dr. Brett Fawcett), teachers at the Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore Learning Centre, dive deep into the symbolic meaning of Noah's Ark. They explore the dimensions and materials of the ark as described in Genesis 6:14-16, discussing how these details point to Christ, the Church, and our relationship with God. The hosts examine St. Augustine's interpretations of the ark's measurements and consider how ancient understanding of numbers and proportions add layers of meaning to the biblical text.#NoahsArk #BiblicalSymbolism #Genesis #ChristianEducation #CatholicPodcast #TheologyDiscussion...
2025-03-2452 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris65 Genesis 5, The First Litany of the SaintsScholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett from St. Isidore Chesterton Academy explore Genesis 5, a genealogy from Adam to Noah. They analyze the meanings of the names and their sequence to uncover a hidden narrative of faith and decline. The speakers discuss how the choices of individuals in Seth's lineage contrast with those of Cain's, highlighting the importance of choosing to follow God. Ultimately, they suggest Genesis 5 teaches that the most important legacy is passing on faith in Jesus Christ, not worldly achievements. They emphasize the power of choice and the potential for hope even in dark times.
2025-02-1540 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris64 To Save the Phenomena: Classical Education and the History of ScienceThe classical model of education required students to read Ptolemy's work on astronomy. Does Ptolemy have anything to teach us in a post-Copernican world? Schoolman Fawcett says "yes!" In this episode, he will discuss Ptolemy's understanding of physical science with Scholarch McLarney and how this perspective--which recognizes our limited knowledge and the importance of mathematical models--remains valid, and how it helped various thinkers in history (from Aquinas to Bellarmine to Milton) understand the relationship between faith and science, and between our minds and reality. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy i...
2025-02-0952 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris63 Allegorical Kite Interpretation In this episode of “Ex Umbris” podcast we are discussing the allegorical interpretation of a song,  “Luskentyre," by the band Lapwing. The discussion explores how classical Catholic education approaches literary analysis, emphasizing the inherent meaning in creation reflecting God's logos. Let's connect the song's imagery of building a kite—a stick representing the cross, a rag symbolizing resurrection, and a string signifying connection—to Christian theology and spirituality. We see the song as an example of "thin places," moments where the veil between heaven and earth is thin, revealing a deeper meaning in ordinary experiences. Finally, we...
2025-02-0254 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris62 The Grammar of Reality: Realism, Nominalism and ExegesisIn this podcast episode, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett discuss a classical approach to interpreting the world, including scripture, art, and nature. They emphasize exegesis, drawing meaning out of a text, rather than isogesis, reading meaning into it. They explore the concept of the Logos, the divine word and underlying reason of the universe, arguing that it is reflected in creation. The hosts contrast realism, where words correspond to real essences, with nominalism, where words are seen as arbitrary labels. They then connect these concepts to classical education which emphasizes the importance of grammar as a way...
2025-01-2235 minSunday Suspense (Full Episodes)
Sunday Suspense (Full Episodes)Father Brown - The Invisible ManG.K. Chesterton's Father Brown in The Invisible Man on Sunday Suspense Classics Starring: Father Brown - Mir Flambeau - Sayak Aman Angus - Agni Mary - Lajvanti Isidore Smith - Angshuman Pal James Welkin - Deep Basu Peanut Seller - Sayak Translation, Radio Adaptation, Narration, Episode Direction - Deep Recorded by - Godhuli Background Score and Special Effects- Subhadeep Sengupta Poster Design - Join The Dots Executive Producer- Arunima Dey Project Director- Indrani Presented by Mirchi Bangla Disclaimer: This show is a work of fic...
2025-01-1121 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris61 Gospel of Mark (Selective Mutism Part 2) Are you struggling to hear God's voice in your life? Do you ever feel like you're speaking when you should be silent, or staying silent when you should be speaking up?This episode of the ExUmbris Podcast explores the theme of silence and speech in the Gospel of Mark. Join us as we examine the disciples' struggles with fear, doubt, and failure, and discover how Jesus calls us to overcome our spiritual muteness and boldly proclaim the Gospel. We'll look at key episodes like Peter's denial of Jesus, the healing of the deaf and mute man, and the boy...
2024-11-281h 08Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris60 Exploring Ontological ArgumentsIn this episode of the Ex Umbris podcast, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Fawcett delve into the ontological argument for the existence of God, tracing its development from Anselm through to Kant, Hegel, and modern interpretations. They discuss its philosophical implications, its challenges, and the ways it has shaped theological and philosophical thought over centuries. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the...
2024-11-2057 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris59 Selective Mutism in the Gospel of MarkExplore an intriguing aspect of Jesus' behavior in the Gospel of Mark - his moments of silence during crucial events. This podcast examines instances where Jesus remains quiet when we might expect him to speak, particularly during his trial before crucifixion. We'll discuss possible interpretations of this silence, including theological significance, literary device, and even a comparison to the modern concept of selective mutism. Join us for a fascinating look at how Jesus' selective silence adds depth to Mark's narrative and continues to spark scholarly debate. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are...
2024-11-1457 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris58 Psalm 51 Part TwoWelcome back, listeners! Today we're continuing our exploration of Psalm 51, one of the most powerful and moving psalms in the Bible. In our last episode, we began unpacking the rich layers of meaning in this ancient prayer of repentance attributed to King David.  In this episode, we'll be diving deeper into: 1. The concept of renewal and rebirth in Psalm 51 2. The imagery of bones, hearts, and spirits 3. The role of sacrifice and how it relates to praise 4. The connection between personal repentance and community restoration Dr. Gerard McLarney a...
2024-11-0656 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris57 Psalm 51 Part OneWe are back...finally... Season 3 launch. Start up for teachers is NO JOKE! This podcast explores the rich symbolism and theological depth of Psalm 51, a powerful prayer of repentance attributed to King David. Our esteemed Dr. Duo discuss how Psalm 51 connects to Old Testament rituals like the red heifer sacrifice and the use of hyssop for purification, while also foreshadowing Christian themes of baptism and Christ's sacrifice. Dr. Mclarney and Dr. Fawcett highlight how the Psalm expresses a universal human need for divine mercy and cleansing from sin, making it a timeless and relatable text for people...
2024-10-3052 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris56 The Scoop on Detective Stories Part 2 Part 2! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the Biblical and civilizational origins of the detective story and what its continued popularity tells us about people's need for answers today. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with...
2024-06-1645 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris55 The Scoop on Detective Stories Discussions with Dr. Christopher ChanPart 1 here first! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the Biblical and civilizational origins of the detective story and what its continued popularity tells us about people's need for answers today. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that...
2024-06-1011 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris54 St. Anselm's Ontological Argument: Explain and Revisited Can you know that God exists just by thinking about what the word "God" means? Anselm suggests that--with the help of God's grace--perhaps you can. Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett discuss what the "ontological argument" of the Proslogion says (and doesn't say) and how to respond to the objections to the argument raised by Gaunilo and Thomas Aquinas. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong...
2024-05-1254 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris53: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 2In part 1, we sketched out the context of this passage in John 4. Here we continue our discussion of Christ’s Basilikos as a type of Adam and as well a New Adam and the significance of his descent in light of Christ’s descent into this world.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an ap...
2024-05-0531 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris52: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 1 Episode 52: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 1 Perhaps the most overlooked passage in John’s Gospel (4:43-54), the story of Jesus’s second sign and the Royal Official (basilikos), stand as a microcosm of the drama of salvation history. Jesus’s mission of descent and ascent, mirrored by the Royal Official’s descent from Cana to Capernaum, are considered by Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett in this two-part discussion along with its implications for St. John’s view of humanity, the Trinity, faith, obedience, worldly status, communion, mission and the household of faith, the Church ...
2024-04-2832 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris51 Pursuit of St. AnselmAnselm is famous for (among other things) his ontological argument for God's existence in his book, the Proslogion, but what often gets missed is that the Proslogion isn't about Anselm coming up with a great argument: it's about God revealing who He is to Anselm. In this episode, Schoolman Fawcett makes his case to Scholarch McLarney that the Proslogion is a kind of psalm in which a poor sinner realizes he can't get to God by his own efforts and cries out to God to show Himself, and God answers by enlightening him. Dr...
2024-04-1628 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris50: Psalm 118 Part 2Part 2 Residing at the center of the Psalter, which in many ways is the heart of the Bible, is Psalm 118. In this two part discussion, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcet, delve into the mysteries contained within this compelling and dramatic call to praise.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pill...
2024-04-0742 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris49: Psalm 118 Part 1: A dramatic call to PraiseResiding at the center of the Psalter, which in many ways is the heart of the Bible, is Psalm 118. In this two part discussion, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcet, delve into the mysteries contained within this compelling and dramatic call to praise.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we fo...
2024-03-3149 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris48 Hegel and St. Irenaeus Part 2Hegel and St. Irenaeus: Progress and History The ideas of history and progress infuse many contemporary discussions. Commonly issued phrases such as “being on the right side of history” or “in this new era of progress” tacitly assume there is a beginning, middle, and end of history. But where does this notion come from? In Part 2 we consider Hegel’s philosophy of the self-conscious, desire, and how humans progress towards self-actualization through engagement with the other. This approach is contrasted with St. Irenaeus’s articulation of human fulfillment in the eyes of the Other.
2024-03-2429 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris47 Part 1 Hegel and St. Irenaeus: Progress and HistoryThe ideas of history and progress infuse many contemporary discussions. Commonly issued phrases such as “being on the right side of history” or “in this new era of progress” tacitly assume there is a beginning, middle, and end of history. But where does this notion come from? A debt of gratitude is owed to 19th century German philosopher G.F.W Hegel, whose “march of reason” sets much of the stage for human and historical progress. But the Bible also speaks about history and progress as do the earliest Christian th...
2024-03-1530 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris46 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist Part 3 Part 3 of 3 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly about everything in God’s creation. In this episode, Dr Brett Salkeld discusses how Aquinas turned Aristotelian water into ecclesial wine in developing the Church’s understanding of the Eucharist.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a cl...
2024-03-1120 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris45 Part 2 How "substance" helps us understand the EucharistPart 2 of 3 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly about everything in God’s creation. In this episode, Dr Brett Salkeld discusses how Aquinas turned Aristotelian water into ecclesial wine in developing the Church’s understanding of the Eucharist.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Acad...
2024-03-0324 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris44 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist Part 1 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly about everything in God’s creation. In this episode, Dr Brett Salkeld discusses how Aquinas turned Aristotelian water into ecclesial wine in developing the Church’s understanding of the Eucharist.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada...
2024-02-2532 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris43 Video Games: Refined Art, Noble Sport or Superfluous Pastime?Countless students and adults alike enjoy video games but what exactly are they? A benign form of recreation, high art, engaging sport, or simply an egregious waste of time? Scholark McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett consider the gaming phenomenon in light of Plato's Gorgias, while considering the distinction between beauty, aesthetics, entertainment and addiction.   #gaming #gamingaddiction #entertainment #plato Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the de...
2024-02-1156 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris42 Bread: The Most Important Thing in Human history? In response to an extremely genuine and earnest student request, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett look at the "grammar of bread" through the lens of anthropology, history, theology, and Scripture. They consider its role in the rise of civilization, the symbolism involved in the process of baking bread, why the Hebrew word for "bread" seems to be related to the word for "war," and why Christ may have chosen it to become His Body. You'll never eat a sandwich the same way again after these reflections on the staff of life. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are...
2024-02-0447 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris41 What Does "Ex Umbris" Mean, Anyways? It seems fitting for a podcast on classical Catholic education to have a Latin name, but what exactly does "ex umbris" actually mean? Not just, "How would you say it in English?", but, "Once you've translated it, what is it telling us?" In this episode, Schoolman Fawcett, Latin teacher at Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore, gives Scholarch McLarney a rundown on the Latin grammar of the phrase "ex umbris et imaginibus in veritatem" before discussing how it can refer to education, salvation, artistic beauty, and (fittingly, since it's on John Henry Newman's tombstone), the General Resurrection. Dr. Ger...
2024-01-2839 minClassic Detective Stories
Classic Detective StoriesThe Invisible Man by G. K. Chesterton"With a fierce exclamation and a French gesture..." I'm very curious about both the exclamation and the gesture.This classic detective story was narrated by Ben Brinicombe, this week's guest narrator.Here are some links to Ben's work, including his podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/757040Gilbert Keith Chesterton, born in West London in 1874, emerged as a versatile and prolific figure in English literature. The son of a prosperous estate agent, Chesterton received his education at St Paul's School and later at the Slade School of Art. Initially venturing...
2024-01-2745 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris40 Philosophy of Knitting Knitting involves more than meets the eye. When some in the McLarney household sought to delve deeper into the art, they went to the library, bringing home a book featuring not just techniques on threading, but a guide advocating a philosophy for dismantling all of systems on inequality. Here in the episode Scholark McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett take stock of the progressive tenants undergirding this contemporary guide, while turning the tradition to garner more about the art of threading and its cosmological import.    Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Aca...
2024-01-2138 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris39 Culture of Life and Death Prior to entering into the Promised Land, Moses presents Israel with stark choices, the path of life and that of death. Echoing Moses' exhortation to "choose life" and the Covenant rather than Canaan, St. Pope John Paul II presents contemporary men and women with the culture of life, and culture of death. For the Pontiff, the decision for life is crucial not just for individuals to flourish but for a functioning society. In this episode Scholark McLarney speaks to Schoolman Fawcett about about these fundamental options while making connections to a recent pilgrimage to Our Lady of Gaudalupe in Pu...
2024-01-1443 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris38 Abolition of Man Part 3 In this third segment on Abolition of Man, Dr. Pinkoski explores the Part 3 of Lewis’s work, considering Lewis’s argument that the Conditioners who reshape morality engage in social engineering inspirited not only by animal instincts but also by preternatural forces. Seemingly mundane educational material such as the Green Book necessarily spill out into the arena of spiritual warfare because at stake in the “Control of Language” is how we view and pursue our ultimate destiny. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Ches...
2024-01-0722 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris37 Abolition of Man Part 2Episode 37 picks up directly where we left off, discussing Abolition of Man with Dr. Pinkoski, elaborating upon the Tao, a shared moral heritage which connects our reason, passions, and sentiments to reality. Here we delve into the implications of shaping society outside of the “the Way,” as witnessed in Moa’s Cultural Revolution as well as the embrace of materialism in the West, before considering the propensity of those who leverage the power of the state outside of the Tao to make man in man’s own image. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett...
2023-12-3121 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris36 Abolition of Man Part 1 This episode, the first of three discussing Abolition of Man with Dr. Nathan Pinkoski, a former EICS student and current Assistant Professor of Humanities at the Hamilton Center at the University of Florida, considers why it should be viewed as one of the great dystopian texts of the 20th century. Prompted by a review of “The Green Book,” Lewis gave a series of lectures 80 years ago which were later published as Abolition of Man. In the work Lewis argues that “[t]he practical result of education in the spirit of The Green Book must be the destruction of the society whi...
2023-12-2428 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris35 Narnia and CatholicismC.S. Lewis's Narnia, a well-loved series, presents fascinating portrayals of Christian themes. This episode delves into elements of the Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe that correlate closely with Catholicism while also considering Lewis's and Tolkien's approaches to myth, faith, and creative writing. #classicaleducation #narnia #cslewis Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues...
2023-12-1758 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris34 Country Music and Classical Education Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. #ChestertonAcademy #ChestertonSchoolNetwork #classicaleducation #catholiceducation #joyfulcatholic https://chesterton...
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Ex Umbris33 Unreeling Unearth: Hoizer and Dante DiscussedUnreeling Unearth: Hoizer and Dante Discussed First conceived during pandemic lockdowns, the recently released album Unreal Unearth by Hoizer, with songs like Francesca and Eat Your Young, plays on themes from Dante's Inferno. Schoolman Fawcett and Scholark McLarney unfurl some of the allusions while commenting on the tenor and themes of the brilliantly cyclical album from a classically informed perspective. #danteinferno #exumbrisPodcast #catholicpodcast #classicaleducationpodcast Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy...
2023-12-031h 13Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris32 The Hope of Hannah and demise of DavidThe hope of Hannah and demise of David: Lessons from the darkside of David Having spoken of Psalm 3 and the parallels between the life of Christ and David, we turn our attention to the darkside of David, gleaning lessons from how his negligence fails to halt the destructive atrocities of his sons Amnon and Absolom. Absolom, whose name means "peace of the father," and Amnon not only become lethal opponents of each other, but ape the worst impulses of the father, expediting their family's demise. Disorder within the House of David is contrasted to...
2023-11-261h 00Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris31 Praying Psalm 3 Through the Stories of Absalom and Christ You need to know the whole story of the Bible to see how different sections comment on and illuminate each other, always with Jesus at the center. Psalm 3, for example, takes place during Absalom's rebellion against David, a story which itself anticipates many parts of the story of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett go through Psalm 3 and explain how it takes on new meaning in the light of 2 Samuel 15-19 and the Gospels. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in...
2023-11-1948 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris30 The Gospel of Mark: First Among Equals St. Augustine famously designated St. Mark the “attendant and abbreviator” (pedissequus et breviator) of St. Matthew. As a result, the Gospel of Mark largely dwelt in the marvelous shadows of the New Testament up until the 20th century. In this episode, the Carpenter and Solar Pons (sic) discuss this fiercely brilliant and captivating Gospel, as the case is made for why Mark should be read as first among equals.  #GospelofMark #ChestertonAcademy #Classicaleducation #teaching #Catholiceducation Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a c...
2023-11-051h 14Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris29 The Soul of AI Part 2 COULD a computer have a soul? And, if it did, where did it get it? Did we make it? Is it possessed by a demon? Or—just maybe—could God give a computer a soul? Using Pascal and Turing as their sources, Dr McLarney and Mr Fawcett discus these various possibilities on this episode of Ex Umbris. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emph...
2023-10-2957 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris28 The Soul of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Increasingly sophisticated displays of artificial intelligence such as CHATGPT have elicited variegated responses ranging from experts decrying the need for regulation to educators embracing new possibilities for lesson planning and student learning. While many marvel at the alacrity by which AI is transforming society, AI is forcing people to ask themselves questions such as “what exactly divides humanity from machines?” In this episode, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett discuss AI, how it differs from humanity, and what it means to have a soul. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at S...
2023-10-2247 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris25 Frankenstein, Jurassic Park and the Garden of EdenIf you can read classical literature allegorically, morally, and analogically, what happens when you apply that lens to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” and Michael Crichton’s “Jurassic Park”—both stories about scientists creating new life and “playing God”? In this episode, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett analyze these two modern horror stories in the light of the story of the Fall and the Garden of Eden—the original park where humans grasped after divine knowledge. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classic...
2023-10-181h 18Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris27 Melchizedek Priest and King Who exactly is Melchizedek, the King and Priest of Salem and why is he important? At the behest of a student, Schoolman Fawcett and Scholark McLarney investigate this mysterious figure, offering some background from Genesis, connections to the Letter to the Hebrews, as well as applicability to our daily lives. #classicaleducation #ChestertonAcademy #Catholiceducation #onlinelearning #onlineeducation Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues...
2023-10-1851 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris26 Bonaventure On the Reduction of the Arts to Theology Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/ ...
2023-10-0851 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris24 Macbeth, Christian Manliness, and Toxic Masculinity Some people think being masculine means being aggressive and assertive--which sounds like the opposite of turning the other cheek. Is it possible to be a strong, masculine dude and still be a good Christian? In this episode, Dr. McLarney and Mr. Fawcett discuss how Shakespeare's Macbeth tells the story of someone who chooses toxic masculinity over Christlikeness, and how many other male characters (Banquo, Malcolm, and Macduff) show that true manliness means being obeying the teachings of Christ. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC...
2023-09-241h 14Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris23 Machiavelli Part 3 Machiavelli advocates for an evil ethical system, yet wrote Christian devotional literature, received the last rites, and is buried in a basilica. Was he a genuine Catholic or a hypocrite? In this episode, Schoolman Fawcett shares his opinion about Machiavelli's religious beliefs with Scholarch McLarney. They also discuss whether his recommendations for politics--and life--actually "work." Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of...
2023-09-161h 00Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris22 Justice in Plato and Machiavelli Part 2 In the inaugural episode of season 2, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett pick up where they left off, discussing Justice in Plato's Republic and Machiavelli's Prince. Following a quick recap of Plato, they introduce Machiavelli, then delving into the vision of humanity, power, and freedom the Prince offers us such as the the cunning, callous, and calculating guidelines necessary for people in power to stay in power. The pair then consider the implications this has had and continues to have today from how we view our loved ones to our relationship to freedom.  Dr. Gerard McLarne...
2023-09-1059 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris21 Justice in Plato and Machiavelli: Part 1 Justice in Plato and Machiavelli: Part 1. Considering Plato's Republic in concert with Machiavelli's Prince, Scholark McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett delve into the how these thinkers approach the topic of justice. This episode focuses primarily on Plato, the context of the Republic, definitions of justice the interlocutors of Socrates offer, and the katabasis or descent into which this seminal work invites readers. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis...
2023-07-1055 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris20 Motherhood of Mary in the Gospel of JohnIn this 20th Episode of Ex Umbris, our teachers explore Mary's motherhood as describe in the 4th Gospel of John. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic...
2023-07-0359 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris19 Leaving Jericho The Temple and the Cursing of the Fig Tree Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. https://chesterton.eics.ab.ca/ ...
2023-06-251h 00Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris18 How we make sense of Violence in the Old Testament How do we make sense of violence in the Old Testament, such as warfare or wishing the worst for one's enemies? Should Christians excise those passages, write them off as nefarious interpolations, or otherwise ignore them? We discuss some weighty and perplexing topics, including genocide and infanticide while proffering various ways these have been read, particularly by the Church Fathers.   Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong em...
2023-06-1859 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris17 St. John the BaptistJune 24th we celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist. Why is this such an important liturgical feast and why is he such an important figure? Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. ...
2023-06-111h 18Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris16 The Beauty of the Trinity: Reflections on God as necessarily Triune Ever stumble when trying to explain the Trinity? Perhaps you fall flat when elucidating the most central aspect of the Christian faith, that God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? In this episode, we contemplate the beauty of the Trinity and explain why God is necessarily a Trinity. Yes, God may be mysterious, but classical theism insists God is not complex but simple. The same goes for the doctrine of the Trinity. So instead of shrugging your shoulders or throwing up your hands, listen in as we consider evidence from Sacred Scripture along with analogies...
2023-06-041h 15Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris15 Life under Grace: Pentecost Day throughout the YearIn Episode 15, Life Under Grace, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett, delve into the mystery of Pentecost while exploring how life infused by the Spirit of God is transformative. If you have a Bible handy, grab it, as we transverse salient Scriptural passages from the opening of Genesis, the Tower of Babel, Zephaniah, John’s Gospel and Acts of the Apostles in order to further grasp how life under grace revolutionizes our day, everyday of the year. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB...
2023-05-291h 00Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris14 Monarchy and TheologyThis episode is inspired by the recent Coronation of King Charles and the connection to Catholic Theology Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore...
2023-05-221h 10Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris13 Book of Esther and the Hunger GamesIn this episode Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett take on another request. We consider the Hunger Games trilogy and do so in light of the Book of Esther by contrasting the opulence of ancient Persia and Panem and the absurd decadence evident in their capital cities; the morally ambiguous mentorships of Mordecai and Haymitch Abernathy and the role that they, as societal insiders, play in leading their protégées. Join us as we discuss the theological frameworks of these respective works and ask questions such as ·        What is the relationship between the awe of wealth and beauty...
2023-05-141h 04Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris12 Psalms and Pop SongsHow to Read a Pop Song (Classically): From Psalms to T Swift Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirituality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to...
2023-05-071h 22Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris11 How to Read a Movie (Classically): From Dante to Jason Bourne Is classical education all about reading the classics? If you’re worried about having to read Dostoevsky because most of what you consume is NetFlix–well, yes, be worried, because you’ll need to expand your horizons, BUT, that doesn’t mean you have to totally give up your favourite Hollywood films. In this episode, Schoolman Fawcett talks to Scholarch McLarney about what “grammar” means in a classical education and how understanding the grammar of the universe (through Scripture) allows us to interpret both great and middlebrow works of art, whether that’s The Divine Comedy or some slightly...
2023-04-301h 03Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris10 Plato vs Marx: Mythology, Political Philosophy, and Idealism At first blush, the philosophy of Plato and Marx seem diametrically opposed. The Republic speaks of the city made in speech and the eternal forms while the Communist Manifesto envisions an earthly utopia ushered in by proletarian revolution. Here in this episode Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett highlight key differences in terms of their conceptions of Justice and human nature as well as striking similarities between Plato and Marx, particularly when it comes to their anti-myth mythologizing.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC...
2023-04-2350 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris09 Autism Awareness and Acceptance: One teacher's journey In honour of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, Schoolman Fawcett tells Scholarch McLarney about his own experience as someone on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. He discusses how this impacted his education, how it influenced his youthful attraction to the cold logic of Calvinist Protestantism, how it has interacted with his faith, what advice he has for people on (and off) the spectrum, and what classical Catholic education can mean for students with autism.  For more on this, see the introduction to Mr. Fawcett’s book *Spitting Towards the West: Catholic Ruminations from the Edge of...
2023-04-1650 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris08 Realism Inception and Virtue in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar 08 "Honor in one eye and death i' th' other." Julius Caesar, Inception, Corruption and VirtueScholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett, having discussed political realism, delve into Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, to see how the Bard looks at not just politics, but honor and the loss of virtue. We hone in on Cassius's corruption of Brutus and Anthony's manipulation of the masses as we take lessons from Shakespeare on how the "inception" of corrupting seeds grimly flowers when left unchecked. Rest assured, defence mechanisms are proffered. For full effect, follow along with a copy of the play or watch the video rendition on our...
2023-04-0954 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris07 Selfishness, Objectivism, and Rand explored. Scholarch McLarney's car stolen by ostensible disciples of Ayn Rand: Selfishness, Objectivism, and Rand explored. Schoolman Fawcett claims he didn't do it. But someone stole Scholarch McLarney's beloved Civic and left Ayn Rand's The Virtue of Selfishness at the scene of the crime. A heartless theft or act of virtue? This episode probes Rand's work, cluing for a motive while also evaluating her argument about the virtue of selfishness and objectivism. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB...
2023-04-021h 14Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris06 Are Nations Selfish? Realism and Social Studies from a Classical Catholic Perspective Having discussed angels in antiquity, the New Testament, as well as in Christian and modern thought, we turn now to political realism, asking if nations are inherently and inextricably selfish. Schoolman Fawcett and Scholarch McLarney happened up a professional development presentation arguing Realism is the best explanatory tool for foreign policy in that nations act either 1) according to the “law of the jungle” of global affairs, 2) out of their own real or perceived self-interest, or 3) out of the interests of the elites. Our discussion takes us from Machiavelli to the People Powe...
2023-03-261h 02Ex Umbris
Ex Umbris05 Our Lady Queen of HeavenEpisode 5: Our Lady Queen of Heaven Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirtuality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. https://chesterton.e...
2023-03-1952 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris04 Angels in the Modern Era (Application)Show Notes Episode 4: Angels and Modernism and can Angels Evangelize the Modern Era.  Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirtuality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a...
2023-03-0942 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris03 Angels in the Christian Era (Culmination)Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirtuality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. Our THIRD podcast explores Angels in the Christian Era
2023-03-0550 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris02 Angels and the IncarnationDr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirtuality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. Our SECOND podcast explores some more of our curricular musings o...
2023-02-2657 minEx Umbris
Ex Umbris01 Anticipating AngelsDr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty. Through our Three Pillars Model, we form our students in: Intellect, Character and Spirtuality. As part of a larger online outreach school with Elk Island Catholic Schools, St. Isidore aims to deliver a joyful Classical Catholic Education. Our first podcast explores some of our curricular musings: Anticipating A...
2023-02-2051 minExperience Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.
Experience Into A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook While Cooking.Father Brown: The Invisible Man (Unabridged) by G. K. ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/631814to listen full audiobooks. Title: Father Brown: The Invisible Man (Unabridged) Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: Allan Monteiro Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 36 minutes Release date: August 9, 2022 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: 'The Invisible Man' is a detective story written by G. K. Chesterton which concerns the nature of the crimes committed by one James Welkin, who had been harassing Laura Hope and menacing his romantic rival, Isidore Smythe (whom he would later murder), all without ever being seen.
2022-08-0936 minExperience Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.
Experience Your Day With A Heart-Pounding Full Audiobook.[German] - Der Mann in der Passage - Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown, Band 4 (Ungekürzt) by Gilbert Keith ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/632157to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Der Mann in der Passage - Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown, Band 4 (Ungekürzt) Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton Narrator: Gerd Köster Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 53 minutes Release date: April 15, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'Band 4 der 'Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown' - Reihe: 'Spiegel standen und hingen in allen erdenklichen Brechungswinkeln herum, so daß sie einem ungeheuren, hundertfach facettierten Diamanten glichen - wenn man sich im Innern eines Diamanten befinden könnte. Alle übrigen Formen des Luxus, einige Blumen, einige bunte Kissen, einige Bestandteile von Büh...
2022-04-1553 minListen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense[German] - Der Mann in der Passage - Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown, Band 4 (Ungekürzt) by Gilbert Keith ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/632157to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - Der Mann in der Passage - Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown, Band 4 (Ungekürzt) Author: Gilbert Keith Chesterton Narrator: Gerd Köster Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 53 minutes Release date: April 15, 2022 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: 'Band 4 der 'Gerd Köster liest Pater Brown' - Reihe: 'Spiegel standen und hingen in allen erdenklichen Brechungswinkeln herum, so daß sie einem ungeheuren, hundertfach facettierten Diamanten glichen - wenn man sich im Innern eines Diamanten befinden könnte. Alle übrigen Formen des Luxus, einige Blumen, einige bunte Kissen, einige Bestandteile von Büh...
2022-04-1553 minSunday Suspense (Full Episodes)
Sunday Suspense (Full Episodes)Father Brown - The Invisible ManG.K. Chesterton's Father Brown in The Invisible Man on Sunday Suspense Starring: Father Brown - Mir Flambeau - Sayak Aman Angus - Agni Mary - Lajbanti Isidore Smith - Angshuman Pal James Welkin - Deep Basu Peanut Seller - Sayak Translation, Radio Adaptation, Narration, Episode Direction - Deep Recorded by - Godhuli Production, Sound Design - Subhadeep Poster Design - Join The Dots Executive Producer - Alto Presented by Mirchi Bangla Disclaimer: This show is a work of fiction. All names, characters...
2022-02-0621 minAbsorb Your Day With A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook.
Absorb Your Day With A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook.B. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery by G. K. ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487882to listen full audiobooks. Title: B. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: B.J.Harrison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 27, 2020 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Isidore Smythe is in danger. He has received threating letters and he does not see a way out. John Angus offers Smythe his help and Smythe is escorted back to his flat. Angus is determined to find out who has sent the letters and he heads out to the former criminal Flambeau and the private detective Father...
2020-11-2739 minDive Into The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Game-Changing!
Dive Into The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Game-Changing!B. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery by G. K. ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487882to listen full audiobooks. Title: B. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: B.J.Harrison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 27, 2020 Genres: Classics Publisher's Summary: Isidore Smythe is in danger. He has received threating letters and he does not see a way out. John Angus offers Smythe his help and Smythe is escorted back to his flat. Angus is determined to find out who has sent the letters and he heads out to the former criminal Flambeau and the private detective Father...
2020-11-2739 minListen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense
Listen to the Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseB. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery by G. K. ChestertonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487882to listen full audiobooks. Title: B. J. Harrison Reads The Invisible Man, a Father Brown Mystery Author: G. K. Chesterton Narrator: B.J.Harrison Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 39 minutes Release date: November 27, 2020 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Isidore Smythe is in danger. He has received threating letters and he does not see a way out. John Angus offers Smythe his help and Smythe is escorted back to his flat. Angus is determined to find out who has sent the letters and he heads out to the former criminal Flambeau and the private detective Father...
2020-11-2739 minThe Catholic Canuck Podcast
The Catholic Canuck PodcastRediscovering G.K. Chesterton w/ Paul CorriganBlessing to have Paul Corrigan joins us to talk about GK Chesterton, the Catholic literary giant (both literally & figuratively!) of the 20th Century and the relevance of his words and works today.GK Chesterton on EWTN Television - https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/g-k-chesterton-apostle-of-common-senseA handful of memorable quotes. For more visit the website, The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton - chesterton.org“The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar.”“A dead thing can go with the stream...
2020-10-2235 minThat\'s So Second Millennium
That's So Second MillenniumEpisode 032 - Science and SaintsIntro: Nobel Prize announcements Donna Strickland Nadia Murad Segue: Lemaitre press release Transition: the early 20th century golden age from Chesterton to Fulton Sheen Theme: All Saints Day Augustine Isidore Albert the Great Roger Bacon Nicolaus Steno Gregor Mendel Georges Lemaitre Please leave us feedback here by hitting the "Email Paul" link or using the "Facebook" link and commenting or messaging us there. Image: Braulio of Saragossa and Isidore of Seville...
2018-11-0539 min