Uncommon Sense
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Uncommon Sense: The Podcast of the American Chesterton Society, where we talk about all things Chesterton from a Chestertonian perspective. Join the conversation!Feedback welcome: uncommonsensepodcast@gmail.com nancycbrown47@gmail.com
Episodes
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Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen
25/04/2023 Duration: 25minOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn speaks with Maria Jansen, co-founded of Chesterton Academy of St. Louis, about the difference the Chesterton model makes and how the Chesterton Schools Network guides parents to success. LINKS: UncommonSense: https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Chesterton Schools Network (CSN) https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
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Boys, Farming, and Bob Dylan, with Dan Kerr
18/04/2023 Duration: 48minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with Troubadour Dan Kerr, President of St. Martin's Academy, about the unique boarding school experience offered there and how it helps to shape young men. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense St. Martin's Academy: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/ The Troubadours: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/troubadours/ 42nd Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
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Recovering Cultural Debris, with Alan Cornett
11/04/2023 Duration: 33minAlan Cornett of the Cultural Debris Podcast joins us on this episode of Uncommon Sense to talk about Russell Kirk's conservative vision and its Chestertonian resonances. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Cultural Debris Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultural-debris/id1535399801 Cultural Debris Twitter: https://twitter.com/culturaldebris Cultural Debris excursions: https://bgcts.com/the-leadership-experience/ Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
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Radically Redeeming Economics, with Jacob Imam
04/04/2023 Duration: 34minIn this episode, we speak with Jacob Imam, co-editor of New Polity and co-founder of the College of St. Joseph the Worker in Steubenville, OH. We speak about economics, almsgiving, and the importance of friendship and localism. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense New Polity website: https://newpolity.com/ New Polity "Redeeming Politics" conference: https://newpolity.com/events/redeeming-politics-2023 Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
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All the World's a Stage, with John Walker
28/03/2023 Duration: 35minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with John Walker, Associate Professor of Theater and Fine Arts at the Franciscan University in Steubenville, and star of EWTN's "Chesterton Station." https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense https://www.encountergkchesterton.com/home.html
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Talkin' to a Troubadour, with Professor William Fahey
21/03/2023 Duration: 30minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with one of the Troubadours, Professor William Fahey, President of the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (https://thomasmorecollege.edu/), about how he came to Chesterton and what he most appreciates in reading him. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense
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Chesterton and Catholic Rural Life with Tim Streiff
14/03/2023 Duration: 35minOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert interview Tim Streiff, the Program Director of Catholic Rural Life. We talk about how Catholic Rural Life relates to Chesterton's thoughts on social economy. All of that and more on this episode of Uncommon Sense! https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Catholic Rural Life https://catholicrurallife.org/
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A Chestertonian Adventure with JonMarc Grodi
07/03/2023 Duration: 36minOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert interview JonMarc Grodi, the Executive Director of The Coming Home Network. JonMarc discusses how he discovered Chesterton and the great Chesterton adventure that brings so much joy to his own life. All of that on this episode of Uncommon Sense. https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense The Coming Home Network https://chnetwork.org/
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Leading a Chesterton Academy, An Interview with Eileen Douglass
28/02/2023 Duration: 29minOn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert speak with Eileen Douglass, the Head of School of Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley. She talks about her journey to leading a Chesterton Academy as well as the important role that the classical education plays in the lives of the high school students. Tune in to this episode!
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Lent With Chesterton: Mercy Triumphs
21/02/2023 Duration: 28minTake a Lenten journey with G.K. Chesterton. Grettelyn and Albert look at the 2023 Lenten Campaign, Mercy Triumphs. They will take a some of their favorite relfections from the campaign and share their thoughts on Chesterton and what it means for us today. You are invited to join the Lenten campaign and have those reflections emailed to your inbox everyday. Please find the link below and tune in to this episode! Lent 2023 Campaign: https://chesterton.org/lent
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Coming Home with Chesterton, An Interview with Matt Swaim
14/02/2023 Duration: 31minOn this episode of Uncommon Sense Grettelyn and Albert interview Matt Swaim, the Director of Outreach for the Coming Home Network. Matt talks about his own conversion and the role that Chesterton played. This rocker turned radio host shares all that and more on this episode! https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense 41st Annual Conference Talk featuring Matt Swaim: https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/chestertonian-conversions-panel/
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2023: The Year Ahead with Dale Ahlquist
07/02/2023 Duration: 40minJoin the Uncommon Sense team as they make a triumphant return to video! For this special episode Grettely and Albert have Dale Ahlquist back on the show to take a look at the year ahead as well as some very special celebrations that rounded out the last year. Tune in to this episode of Uncommon Sense! https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense https://chesterton.org/conference
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Staff Highlights: Jen Finke
31/01/2023 Duration: 24minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn takes some time to get to know the staff of The Society of G.K. Chesterton. She talks with Jen Finke, the Media Specialist for the society and finds out more about who she is and what she does. Tune in! Our 2023 Lenten Campaign Sign-Up https://chesterton.org/lent
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A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar
24/01/2023 Duration: 29minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense Grettelyn and Albert read and discuss "A Hymn: O God of Earth and Altar." Once again, Chesterton's words take a prophetic stance in the world and find much relevance in modern times. Tune in for this poetic episode!
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Headmaster Highlight, Fr. Ryan Adorjan
17/01/2023 Duration: 44minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, it's a Headmaster Highlight. Grettelyn and Albert talk with Fr. Ryan Adorjan, the Headmaster of Chesterton Academy of the Holy Family in Lisle, IL. They both talk with Fr. Ryan about his journey of faith and how the role of being a priest impacts his role as a headmaster. All that and more on this episode! https://www.chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ https://www.chesterton.org/uncommonsense
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The Book of Job, a Chestertonian Viewpoint
10/01/2023 Duration: 37minGrettelyn and Albert take on Chesterton's essay regarding the Book of Job. Together they dicuss how Chesterton saw Job in a way that many do not. Tune in and listen! Introduction to the Book of Job (chesterton.org) https://www.chesterton.org/uncommonsense
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SPECIAL EPISODE: The Life of Benedict XVI
04/01/2023 Duration: 41minOn this special bonus episode of Uncommon Sense, Albert and Grettelyn are joined by Joe Grabowski, VP of Evangelization and Mission for the Society, and Father Spencer Howe, the Society's chaplain. Together, they discuss the life and legacy of Pope Benedict XVI and how he touched their lives, along the way noting some Chestertonian connections. You don't want to miss it! Uncommon Sense Website
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A New Year, An Old Chesterton
03/01/2023 Duration: 31minStart your New Year, with and old and reliable friend. Who might that be? G.K. Chesterton of course! For the first Uncommon Sense episode of 2023, Grettelyn and Albert expand upon commentary from Chesterton on the New Year and find out that there is much more to consider than waiting for a shiny ball to drop. Tune in to this episode of Uncommon Sense. Happy New Year! https://www.chesterton.org/january-one-essay/ https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense
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Christmas Traditions With the Staff from The Society of GKC
27/12/2022 Duration: 50minIn this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert share favorite Christmas stories and traditions from the staff at the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Cozy up to this warm and memorable episode that will be sure to leave a smile on your face and fill your heart with the true meaning of Christmas!
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Chesterton on Dickens on Christmas
20/12/2022 Duration: 30minIt’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