Building Catholic Culture, with Emily Stimpson Chapman
Uncommon Sense
In this episode, Grettelyn interviews Emily Stimpson Chapman about faith, hospitality, community and the Catholic worldview. #theologyofhome #theologyofplace #chesterton #gkchesterton #community #hospitality You can contact us at . Learn more about Emily Stimpson Chapman: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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RE-AIRING: Belloc's "The Four Men" with Deacon Nathan Allen
Uncommon Sense
[RE-UPLOAD] No new upload this week, but enjoy this re-airing from last year, appropriate for the season: Belloc and the Four Men! In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." #belloc #gkchesterton #hilairebelloc #chesterton #thefourmen To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit You can contact us at . FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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Chesterton and Cardinal Newman
Uncommon Sense
In this episode, Joe talks about the newest Doctor of the Church, Saint John Henry Cardinal Newman, and some of the connections between his thought and G.K. Chesterton's. #chesterton #gkchesterton #johnhenrynewman #cardinalnewman #saintjohnhenrynewman You can contact us at . Mentioned in this episode: Word on Fire Show: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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Funerals are for the Living? Our Halloween episode!
Uncommon Sense
Can you tell it's Joe's favorite time of year? Join him and Grettelyn as they discuss All Hallows', funerals, the customs of the poor, and more! We did have a slight technical hiccup in the making of this episode when Joe's camera went away for a bit. If you spot it, leave us a comment with the timestamp and the appropriate emoji (you'll know which that is). This is where we find out who watches the whole episode and who's reading to the show notes! #chesterton #gkchesterton #daysofthedead #halloween #allsaints #skeletons You can contact us at . Mentioned in this episode: "The Hastiness of...
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Hurry, the Early Bird, and the Earlier Worm - Chesterton on Modern Journalism
Uncommon Sense
Joe talks about the hurry and haste of modern life, especially modern journalism, with some insights from G.K. Chesterton - and a couple cardiologists! What is "hurry sickness"? How can we resist the pressure to rush to judgment? What does it mean to be "Type A"? And why does Chesterton extol the benefits of sleeping in and being late to breakfast? Find out today! #chesterton #gkchesterton #journalism #hurry #hurrysickness You can contact us at . Essays mentioned in this episode: "The Hastiness of Modern Journalism" by G.K. Chesterton: "Type A behavior pattern: some of its...
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Chesterton on Studying History: Hastings & "The Heart of History"
Uncommon Sense
Joe and Grettelyn talk about finding "the heart in history," and how Chesterton can help us get excited to learn even about obscure things of the past — like the Battle of Hastings! Today is the anniversary of that great battle in 1066, which shaped the whole Western world. What does it mean for us? Why should we care? Listen in and read along! #chesterton #history #gkchesterton #battleofhastings #normaninvasion #williamtheconqueror You can contact us at . Essays mentioned in today's episode: "Three Ways of Reading History": "Introduction" to the Song of Roland: "A View of William...
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SPECIAL RE-AIRING: G.K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry
Uncommon Sense
[RE-AIRING] Celebrating the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Joe and Grettelyn look at some of Chesterton's Marian poems celebrating the "Queen of Victory." #chesterton #blessedmother #mary #virginmary #rosary #lepanto You can contact us at . FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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The Big Guy and the Little Flower: Chesterton and Saint Therese of Lisieux
Uncommon Sense
Joe and Grettelyn talk about Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," on the eve of her feast day, and the many things she and Chesterton have in common. Learn about the similarities in their spiritualities, their common virtues, and more! #littleflower #thelittleflower #thereseoflisieux #chesterton You can contact us at . FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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Chesterton and the (Pumpkin) Spice of Life
Uncommon Sense
Grettelyn is back! In this episode, she and Joe talk about the passing of seasons in life, the messages God and nature are trying to communicate, and how to pay attention to the important daily graces we receive without becoming distracting by an overwhelming news cycle. Also, pumpkin spice. #autumn #fall #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspiceseason #pumpkinspiceeverything The essays mentioned in this episode are: You can contact us at . FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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A *New* Autobiography of Chesterton? Dale Ahlquist explains.
Uncommon Sense
Joe interviews Dale about his brand new book, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiography of G. K. Chesterton. Buy a copy today! You can contact us at . FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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