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 .
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RE-AIRING: G.K. Chesterton, Charles Dickens, and Christmas
Uncommon Sense
[RE-AIRING] It’s a Chestertonian Christmas Carol! Joe Grabowski joins the show to lead us down the path of G.K. Chesterton’s take on Charles Dickens and his love of Christmas. It’s a very, merry episode with no Scrooges allowed. Tune in to this episode! https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense #chesterton #gkchesterton #christmas #charlesdickens #achristmascarol #jesus #spirit #carol #dickens Contact us at . Join us for Advent at . Get your Chestertonian Christmas gifts at FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT:
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Gifts of Gratitude - Advent with G.K. Chesterton
Uncommon Sense
In this episode, Joe and Jen talk about the upcoming Advent reflection series from the Society of G.K. Chesterton, "Gifts of Gratitude." #advent #christmas #chesterton #gkchesterton #gratitude You can contact us at . Sign up for "Gifts of Gratitude" and download our free resources at . The "Snapdragon" episode: FOLLOW US Instagram: Facebook: X: SUPPORT US DONATE TO THE SOCIETY: BECOME A KNIGHT: SHOP IN OUR STORE:
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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...
info_outlineWe're down in the Big Easy for the 44th Annual Chesterton Conference!
While that means there's no new episode this week, it doesn't mean you need to go a full week without Chesterton in your life! Go to chesterton.org/conference today and sign up for a virtual registration for the conference. Watch all the talks live, participate in the Q&A, and meet friends old and new in the forum!
See you next week!
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