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The Vocation of the Artist, with Amber Knorr

Uncommon Sense

Release Date: 04/23/2024

Chesterton, Children, and the Theology of the Body show art Chesterton, Children, and the Theology of the Body

Uncommon Sense

Grettelyn speaks with Laurie Walsh about service, motherhood, Chesterton, and the Theology of the Body! FOLLOW US Instagram:   Facebook:   X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at

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Pictures, Poetry and Paradox with Jen Finke show art Pictures, Poetry and Paradox with Jen Finke

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Grettelyn is joined by Society photographer, Jen Finke, who talks about seeing Chesterton conferences through her unique lens and shares some of her favorite Chesterton poems! FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT Consider making a donation: Visit our Shop at

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ANNOUNCEMENT: No New Episode This Week show art ANNOUNCEMENT: No New Episode This Week

Uncommon Sense

In light of US Election Day, there is no new episode of Uncommon Sense this week. Tune in next week for a new episode, and in the meantime feel free to check out the archive at chesterton.org/uncommonsense!

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Prayers for the Dead, Indulgences, and Halloween show art Prayers for the Dead, Indulgences, and Halloween

Uncommon Sense

In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe continue their conversation on the Church season of All Hallows' Tide, looking at Prayers for the Dead and the Church's discipline of Indulgences. Then, they wrap up with a brief chat about Halloween and how Christians can celebrate it, even some of the "spooky" bits like skeletons! For the document Joe references in the episode, see For Chesterton's "A Defense of Skeletons" see  

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A Catholic Chat about Purgatory show art A Catholic Chat about Purgatory

Uncommon Sense

With the approach of All Souls' Day (November 2nd), Joe and Grettelyn chat about the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, sharing a bit about Chesterton's views and trying to explain this very misunderstood and oft-maligned teaching to those unfamiliar. For the document Joe references in the episode, see  

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Hilaire Belloc and 'The Four Men' - with Deacon Nathan Allen show art Hilaire Belloc and 'The Four Men' - with Deacon Nathan Allen

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In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." Learn more about Belloc, his poetry, and the Four Men Feast! To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit To learn more about The Four Men Feast, visit

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Special Episode: G. K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry show art Special Episode: G. K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry

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Celebrating yesterday's memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Joe and Grettelyn look at some of Chesterton's Marian poems celebrating the "Queen of Victory." To join the Knights of the Apostolate, visit .

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Families, Education and Choice, with Kerry McDonald show art Families, Education and Choice, with Kerry McDonald

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Joe chats with Kerry McDonald () about the wave of interest in alternative options for education, including the Chesterton Schools Network () and the current state of school choice throughout the country. For more about Kerry:    To join the Knights of the Apostolate of Common Sense:

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Drawing Inspiration from Chesterton, with Ben Hatke show art Drawing Inspiration from Chesterton, with Ben Hatke

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Grettelyn chats with Ben Hatke about his books and illustrations, his connection to Chesterton, and his circumnavigation of the globe! To learn more about Ben and his work, visit his website:

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Teaching the Enjoyment of Chesterton show art Teaching the Enjoyment of Chesterton

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Greg Pyne joins Grettelyn and Joe to talk about enjoying Chesterton's writings and passing that joy on to students.

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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/