Preparing for a Patriotic Year, with G.K. Chesterton
Uncommon Sense
In this episode, Joe talks about how Chesterton can help us mark the year of America's semiquincentennial and previews some future chats about the subject that we'll be hosting on the channel. Mentioned in this video: Our Groundhog Day episode: "On Neighbors and Nations" by G.K. Chesterton: ACS Books new edition of Chesterton's "What I Saw in America": SPECIAL NOTE Join us for Lent - still time if you haven't signed up! Visit today! FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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A Special Invitation for Lent!
Uncommon Sense
Happy Mardi Gras! In this episode, Joe extends a special invitation to join the Society this Lent to approach the paradox of suffering in the Christian life through the lens of Our Lady of Sorrows and with help from G.K. Chesterton. Learn more about our offerings this Lent, about our proposed practice of lectio divina, and hear from Saint John Paul II on Mary's example of participatory suffering. To sign up, visit: Mentioned in this video: Our most recent Advent campaign: Pope St. John Paul II's "Salvifici Doloris": FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT...
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Of Groundhogs and Grace
Uncommon Sense
Recorded February 2, in this episode Joe reflects on the day's special occasion. Yes, that one. Which is to say both. Or, all three. Hear his musings on the Presentation (and the Purification), Simeon's prophecy, the "missing years" of Jesus' life, and... a certain famous Pennsylvania rodent. Want to see Punxsutawney Phil's prediction? Watch here: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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The Snow and the Silence
Uncommon Sense
Have you ever noticed how quiet it is after a snowstorm? The silence reminds us of the noise we so easily tune out the rest of the time. But what about the other sources of noise in our life, the ones we deliberately tune into? Joe reflects on the snow and silence and why tuning out of the noise is sometimes a very necessary thing. In this episode: Gerard Manley Hopkins' "The Habit of Perfection" - read online here: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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Chesterton on the Meaning of a New Year
Uncommon Sense
Joe reads a brief essay from G.K. Chesterton about the meaning of a New Year. Happy New Year! FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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Merry Christmas! A Special Message from the Society
Uncommon Sense
No new episode this week, but please see this special Christmas message from Joe Grabowski. Visit to make a Christmas gift to the Society today! FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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Chesterton, Christmas, and Nostalgia
Uncommon Sense
Joe and Grettelyn speak about nostalgia, what it means, why Christmas is an occasion for feeling it, and what Chesterton says that might shed some light on it! Please consider a year-end gift to the Society. Visit to donate today! Merry Christmas! FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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RE-AIRING: Saint Nicholas, Santa, & Father Christmas!
Uncommon Sense
FROM THE ARCHIVES: (Originally aired 12-3-2024) Grettelyn and Joe speak with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, about Saint Nicholas, why Father Christmas shows up in Narnia, what Jupiter has to do with it, and more! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit Check out our whole [2024] Advent & Christmastide series playlist: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at
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RE-AIRING: Is Christmas Pagan? (No, it isn't)
Uncommon Sense
FROM THE ARCHIVES: (Originally aired 12-10-2024) Grettelyn and Joe speak about some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding Christmas, and how we can respond to them (with Chesterton's help)! To sign up for the Society's daily Advent quotations from Chesterton, along with reflections and Scriptures on which to meditate, visit Check out our whole Advent & Christmastide series playlist: OTHER LINKS: G.K. Chesterton, "The History of Christmas": PART 1: PART 2: Who Were The Magi? (Dave Armstrong) - The Dating of Christmas (Jimmy Akin) - Christmas is Pagan REBUTTED...
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Special #GivingTuesday Message from Stacey Bowman
Uncommon Sense
Stacey Bowman, VP Advancement for the Society of G.K. Chesterton, with a special message for Giving Tuesday 2025. Donate today at .
info_outlineGrettelyn and Joe speak with their colleague, Tyler Blanski, about Saint Nicholas, why Father Christmas shows up in Narnia, what Jupiter has to do with it, and more!
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