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Mentioned in 39 episodes

Orthodoxy

Book • 1908

In 'Orthodoxy,' G.K.

Chesterton presents a compelling defense of Christianity, arguing that it is the most rational and fulfilling worldview.

The book is a personal and philosophical journey where Chesterton explains how he came to embrace traditional Christianity after exploring various heresies and philosophies.

He compares Christianity with other worldviews, highlighting its unique ability to balance paradoxes and provide a coherent explanation of human nature and the world.

Chesterton's writing is characterized by his wit, humor, and profound insights, making the book both intellectually stimulating and engagingly readable.

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Mentioned in 39 episodes

Mentioned by

Cal Newport

as a Christian apologetic that explores the power of orthodoxy.

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Ep. 291: Do Better, Do Less

Mentioned by

Catherine Boyle

as the source of a quote about courage.

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Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Rise of Political Violence

Mentioned by

Katherine Boyle

when reflecting on courage and its definition from G.K. Chesterton's book.

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Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence

Mentioned by

John Mark Comer

, who shares a quote from Chesterton's book 'Orthodoxy' about the repetition and monotony in life.

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How We Change: Key Thoughts on Practice | Practicing the Way Vision Series E6 (Re-release)

Mentioned by

Matthew Becklo

as one of the first people he read after Walker Percy during his reversion.

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The Way of Heaven & Earth: Exploring the Catholic Both/And w/ Matt Becklo

Mentioned by

Joshua Gibbs

for his ability to make familiar things seem foreign, using the example of making a front lawn seem strange.

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What Makes Something Interesting?

Mentioned by

Russell Johnson

as an important book that diffuses the lie of Gnosticism.

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5 Megachurch Pastors React to Charlie Kirk's Memorial | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Mentioned by

Tod Worner

, quoting Chesterton on the childlike wonder and God's ability to exult in monotony.

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How the Young Evangelize the Young w/ George Jacobson

Mentioned by

J.F. Martel

when discussing a poltergeist case reported in the Daily Record.

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Special Release: Poltergeists, Fairies, Skeptics, and the Managerial Class

Mentioned by

Kaleb Allen

and

John Onwuchekwa

in the context of their discussion on grief and faith.

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Learning Grief with Hope- John Onwuchekwa | 449

Mentioned by

Morgan Snyder

, quoting the book, to highlight the feeling of not fitting in and coming from somewhere else.

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196: How Are You Arranging Your Days? – A Deeper Cut Series (Part 8)

Mentioned by

Jake Weidmann

, discussing the ability to exult in monotony.

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Becoming a Slow and Disciplined Man of God | Jake Weidmann 475

Mentioned by

Ben McDonald

when discussing enchantment, disenchantment, and romanticizing the world.

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The Problem with Progress

Mentioned by

Josh Nadeau

, referencing his book 'Orthodoxy' and its discussion on faith and human stories.

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EP: 327 Demons in Design with Josh Nadeau

Quoted by

John Dickson

from G.K. Chesterton's 'Orthodoxy' on the importance of tradition and learning from ancestors.

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160. Deep Learning

Speaker quotes Chesterton's definition of a martyr from 'Orthodoxy'.

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The Mission of the University and the Role of the Humanities | Prof. Michael Foley

Mentioned by

Bob Murphy

as an excellent book for those interested in Christian apologetics.

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Ep. 450 A Review of GK Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday

Mentioned by

Steve Kim

regarding Chesterton's statement that all denunciation implies a moral doctrine.

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Is Public Prayer Being Banned?

Mentioned by Fr. Gregory Pine when referring to one of his meditations about a wreck.

'Many are called, but few are chosen': A Thomistic Approach to Predestination | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.

Mentioned by

Michael John Cusick

who quotes G.K. Chesterton on the sanity of poets versus chess players.

Episode 356 - Letting Go of Control Through the Serenity Prayer

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