Best Society of GK Chesterton Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL EPISODE: G.K. & Frances Chesterton's Wedding Anniversary, with Nancy Brown 1:03:58

2d ago1:03:58

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This is a special presentation of a recent bonus episode from our Everlasting Man Online Book Club! To sign up for the Book Club and see future live streams, visit https://chesterton.org/everlastingman To buy Nancy's book, visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/frances-chesterton/By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Chesterton, Paradox, and Life as a Story 33:19

9d ago33:19

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In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Brady Stiller, author of "Your Life is a Story" from Word on Fire publishing, and a speaker at this summer's Chesterton conference! For Brady's book, visit https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/your-life-is-a-story For the Chesterton conference visit https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-confer…

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Feminism, Our Lady, and Chesterton - with Carrie Gress 42:03

16d ago42:03

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In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Carrie Gress, author and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. To learn more about Carrie, visit her website: https://www.carriegress.com/ For the Chesterton conference this summer, visit https://www.chesterton.org/conferenceBy Society of G. K. Chesterton

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What Made Pope Saint Gregory "the Great"? 48:53

24d ago48:53

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Chris Check of Catholic Answers (https://catholic.com) joins Joe and Grettelyn to talk about his talk at this summer's Chesterton Conference (https://chesterton.org/conference) about Saint Gregory the Great and his tremendous influence on the history of Christianity.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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#075| Facing Tyranny: Dr. Haim's Battle and the Spiritual War. 40:22

27d ago40:22

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Send us a Text Message. Chaos and Christ: Unveiling Government Tyranny and Child Abuse in Transgender Medicine In this episode of the Chaos and Christ podcast, host Alexi Felix discusses his return after a long hiatus and dives into pressing matters concerning politics, culture, and faith. Alexi delves into a recent report from The Federalist about…

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Reinforcing Faith with Reading - With Brian Holdsworth 40:35

1M ago40:35

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Popular Catholic YouTuber and speaker Brian Holdsworth joins Grettelyn and Joe to talk about evangelizing online, good literature and culture, and more! To learn more about Brian, visit his website: https://brianholdsworth.ca/ To register for this summer's Chesterton conference, visit https://www.chesterton.org/conference.…

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Belloc & Chesterton: Dynamic Duo - with Joseph Pearce 31:13

1M ago31:13

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In this episode, Joe Grabowski chats with Joseph Pearce about the dynamic friendship between G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, which will be the topic of Joseph's talk at this summer's Chesterton Conference! To learn more about Joseph, visit jpearce.co. To register for this summer's Chesterton Conference, visit chesterton.org/conference.…

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Special Invitation from Uncommon Sense - Give a Gift for GKC's Birthday! 28:54

1M ago28:54

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In this special episode, Joe and Grettelyn talk about the Society of G.K. Chesterton's ambitious goal of recruiting 150 new members to the Knights and Ladies of the Apostolate of Common Sense, a special group of supporters who by their prayers and financial support help us bring Chesterton's wit and wisdom to a world direly in need of his joyful wi…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Remembering Aidan Mackey with Dale Ahlquist 31:11

2M ago31:11

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In this episode, Dale Ahlquist joins Grettelyn and Joe to remember the great Chestertonian, Aidan Mackey, who passed away on May 4th at the age of 101. Please join the Society in praying for the happy repose of Aidan's soul, and the comfort of his loved ones and friends. We also chat about the upcoming 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference and preview …

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CD 45 - Andrew Petiprin On Popcorn With the Pope 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Andrew Petiprin is co-author of a new book from Word on Fire called Popcorn With the Pope, which examines all the movies on the 1995 Vatican movie list. Did you know there was a 1995 Vatican movie list? Me, either! Andrew is a former fellow at Word on Fire, a co-founder of the Spe Salvi Institute, and host of the Ignatius Press podcast. Andrew and …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Everlasting Man Book Club Kickoff! 54:01

2M ago54:01

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For this week's episode, we have a special re-presentation of the kickoff meeting of our Everlasting Man Online Book Club! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to tackle one of Chesterton's greatest works with friends old and new! To sign up and join us for future weeks' live events, visit https://www.chesterton.org/everlastingman/ today!…

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Chesterton and Whittaker Chambers 41:18

2M ago41:18

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In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn get a preview of one of the upcoming talks at this year's Chesterton conference from speaker Joe Walsh, who will be looking at commonalities between G. K. Chesterton and Whittaker Chambers! To register for the conference, visit https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/ today!…

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CD 44 - Joel Miller on Books & Reading 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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Joel Miller of Miller’s Book Review Substack reads and reviews a prodigious number of books for this regular Substack. Joel formerly served as vice president of acquisitions for Thomas Nelson Publishers. Joel and I discuss how to find time to read, how to choose what to read, and whether we should get rid of books. And if you’re wondering if you sh…

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The Vocation of the Artist, with Amber Knorr 26:23

2M ago26:23

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Grettelyn and Joe speak with Amber Knorr, a sacred and fine artist whose portraiture work includes a painting of G. K. Chesterton. To learn more about Amber or to see or buy prints of her work, visit her website: amberknorrart.com/By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Upcoming Book Club and Other Society News 22:36

3M ago22:36

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In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn chat briefly about some news from the Society and an exciting new online Book Club that YOU can join. To learn more or to sign up, visit chesterton.org/everlastingman.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Chesterton, Eliot and the Modern Catholic Poet 48:56

3M ago48:56

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In this episode, Joe talks with James Matthew Wilson - poet, author and scholar - about G.K. Chesterton, T.S. Eliot, modern poetry, and more. Plus, James shares some of his own work from his upcoming publication, "Saint Thomas and the Forbidden Birds." Don't miss it! To get James's book or to learn more, visit jamesmatthewwilson.com. To sign up for…

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Noelle Mering: Woke Ideology and Domestic Theology 47:17

3M ago47:17

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In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Noelle Mering about her book, "Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology," as well as the "Theology of Home" initiative. To buy the book or learn more, visit https://theologyofhome.com/. IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:39 What is Wokeism? 3:25 The Mechanisms of Manipul…

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Chris Stefanick: Helping Us Learn to Share the Love of Christ 26:38

3M ago26:38

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In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Chris Stefanick about spreading the love of Christ, helping people live holier lives and marriages, and more! Chris is the founder and president of Real Life Catholic. Real Life Catholic is an organization that shares the love of Jesus and helps others do the same. Go check out their life-changing cours…

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Conference Preview: The State of Friendship 42:18

4M ago42:18

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In this first "Conference Preview" episode of the season, Grettelyn and Joe discuss this summer's event, and in particular Joe's talk about the changing state of friendship. Don't miss it! \To register today visit chesterton.org/conference.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Painting, Writing, Reading and Praying with GKC 39:33

4M ago39:33

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In this episode Grettelyn and Joe speak with Father Ryan, a former Chesterton Schools Network headmaster and a Chesterton enthusiast, about how Chesterton's insights and spirituality can impact anyone, at any stage of life!By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Hatching a Great Idea: The Good Egg Fund 35:54

4M ago35:54

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Grettelyn and Joe interview Katie (a.k.a. "Mrs. Ruvi"), the founder of The Good Egg Fund. Learn about this fascinating and inspiring initiative, and chip in if you want to help. Visit goodeggfund.org today.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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CD 43 - Holly Ordway on Tolkien's Faith 1:02:26

4M ago1:02:26

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It is another year and that must mean another appearance by my guest Holly Ordway. Holly and I discuss her most recent book, Tolkien’s Faith: A Spiritual Biography from Word on Fire. Holly and I discuss the impact of St. John Henry Newman’s Oratory on J.R.R. Tolkien, his struggles with faith after the war, and just how consciously did Tolkien seek …

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G.K. Chesterton and Charles Dickens 41:04

4M ago41:04

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In this episode, Grettelyn interviews Thomas Banks of the Literary Life podcast about Chesterton and Dickens. https://www.theliterary.life/By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Approaching Lent with the Mind of Chesterton 37:22

5M ago37:22

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Joe and Grettelyn talk about this year's Lenten reflections (chesterton.org/lent) and how Chesterton's appreciation for paradox can assist in a more meaningful approach to the season.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Editing Chesterton, with Jeanette Flood 32:58

5M ago32:58

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In today's episode, Grettelyn speaks with Jeanette Flood, a freelance writer who worked as an editor for Ignatius Press on several of the volumes of the Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton! Jeanette's book: https://ignatius.com/eight-ways-of-loving-god-ewlgp/By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Is Latin Really a Dead Language? 26:48

5M ago26:48

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In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Thomas Finke, a Latin teacher for Chesterton Academy of the Twin Cities and the Latin curriculum author for the Chesterton Schools Network.By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Susan Sucher on the Gift of Local Chesterton Societies 47:10

5M ago47:10

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Grettelyn talks to Susan Sucher, the Local Societies Coordinator for the Society of G.K. Chesterton, about the great gift of our local societies and how she's helping people form and sustain ones of 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…

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Special: Dale Ahlquist on Chesterton and Classical Education 28:35

5M ago28:35

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This week on Uncommon Sense, we are proud to present a recording of a talk given last year to the Chesterton School's Network conference by our president, Dale Ahlquist, entitled "Why G. K. Chesterton is Classical... and Why Classical Education is Chestertonian."By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Robert Jackson: Classic Education and Chesterton 49:49

6M ago49:49

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Joe talks with Dr. Robert L. Jackson, an expert in classical education and the new Senior Fellow for the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN). Hear about the new renaissance in classical education, the origins of the movement, and the difference that Chesterton makes. Links: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/careers https://chesterton.org/give IN TH…

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Bookish Questions - Alan Noble 13:04

6M ago13:04

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Alan Noble is associate professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is the author most recently of the book On Getting Out of Bed. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural Debris Patreon - Support the podcast! Cultural Debris Twi…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Virtual Open House with Dale Ahlquist 1:00:20

6M ago1:00:20

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This week, we are proud to air an encore presentation of a Virtual Open House for the Chesterton Schools Network hosted by Dale Ahlquist and featuring Andrew Youngblood, author of the new book from Word on Fire "Know Thyself." We hope you enjoy!By Society of G. K. Chesterton

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Bookish Questions - Allen Mendenhall 10:48

6M ago10:48

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Allen Mendenhall is Associate Dean and Grady Rosier Professor in the Sorrell College of Business at Troy University. He is the author of the novel A Glooming Peace This Morning from Livington Press. Watch the video of this episode on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Cultural Debris on YouTube Cultural Debris Excursions - Travel With Us! Cultural D…

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Presenting the Gospel with True Christian Joy, with Ted Janiszewski 1:01:30

6M ago1:01:30

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In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Ted Janiszewski of St. Irenaeus Ministries about Saint Irenaeus Ministries and about how to winsomely present Catholic truth in its full historical and joyful dimensions. https://siministries.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzV2YYCue4QaJNhm7uoYnZgBy Society of G. K. Chesterton

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01 - Catholic Truth in History 12:44

6M ago12:44

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00 – Dedication 4:33

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02 - Anti-Catholic History 6:25

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02 – Wanted: An Unpractical Man 10:29

6M ago10:29

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03 - Twenty Historical Don'ts 8:27

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03 – The New Hypocrite 13:06

6M ago13:06

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04 - Second Hand History 14:32

6M ago14:32

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05 – The Unfinished Temple 12:06

6M ago12:06

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09 – The History of Hudge and Gudge 11:03

6M ago11:03

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13 – Wisdom and the Weather 14:12

6M ago14:12

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15 – The Insane Necessity 14:37

6M ago14:37

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17 – The Universal Stick 13:55

6M ago13:55

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Christmas Special: "The Gift of Chesterton" 27:12

6M ago27:12

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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, an…