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    Uncommon Sense

    The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email podcast@chesterton.org.
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    Episodes (442)

    Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen

    Finding the Right Fit for Our Kids, with Maria Jansen

    On 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

    Boys, Farming, and Bob Dylan, with Dan Kerr

    Boys, Farming, and Bob Dylan, with Dan Kerr

    In 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

    Recovering Cultural Debris, with Alan Cornett

    Recovering Cultural Debris, with Alan Cornett

    Alan 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

    Radically Redeeming Economics, with Jacob Imam

    Radically Redeeming Economics, with Jacob Imam

    In 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

     

    Chesterton and Catholic Rural Life with Tim Streiff

    Chesterton and Catholic Rural Life with Tim Streiff

    On 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/

    A Chestertonian Adventure with JonMarc Grodi

    A Chestertonian Adventure with JonMarc Grodi

    On 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/

     

    Lent With Chesterton: Mercy Triumphs

    Lent With Chesterton: Mercy Triumphs

    Take 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

    Coming Home with Chesterton, An Interview with Matt Swaim

    Coming Home with Chesterton, An Interview with Matt Swaim

    On 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/

    2023: The Year Ahead with Dale Ahlquist

    2023: The Year Ahead with Dale Ahlquist

    Join 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

     

    Headmaster Highlight, Fr. Ryan Adorjan

    Headmaster Highlight, Fr. Ryan Adorjan

    In 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