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Mentioned in 21 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.
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 21 episodes
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as a Christian apologetic that explores the power of orthodoxy.


Cal Newport

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Ep. 291: Do Better, Do Less
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as one of the first people he read after Walker Percy during his reversion.

Matthew Becklo

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The Way of Heaven & Earth: Exploring the Catholic Both/And w/ Matt Becklo
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for his ability to make familiar things seem foreign, using the example of making a front lawn seem strange.

Joshua Gibbs

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What Makes Something Interesting?
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when discussing a poltergeist case reported in the Daily Record.

J.F. Martel

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Special Release: Poltergeists, Fairies, Skeptics, and the Managerial Class
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in the context of their discussion on grief and faith.

Kaleb Allen

John Onwuchekwa

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Learning Grief with Hope- John Onwuchekwa | 449
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, who shares a quote from Chesterton's book 'Orthodoxy' about the repetition and monotony in life.


John Mark Comer

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How We Change: Key Thoughts on Practice | Practicing the Way Vision Series E6 (Re-release)
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, discussing the ability to exult in monotony.

Jake Weidmann

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Becoming a Slow and Disciplined Man of God | Jake Weidmann 475
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when discussing enchantment, disenchantment, and romanticizing the world.

Ben McDonald

16 snips
The Problem with Progress
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, referencing his book 'Orthodoxy' and its discussion on faith and human stories.

Josh Nadeau

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EP: 327 Demons in Design with Josh Nadeau
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 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.
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referencing Chesterton's discussion of fairy tales in Orthodoxy.


Christopher Watkin

Christopher Watkin - Technology, Identity and Grace
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who quotes G.K. Chesterton on the sanity of poets versus chess players.

Michael John Cusick

Episode 356 - Letting Go of Control Through the Serenity Prayer
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, who appreciates Chesterton's philosophical insights and his quote about fairy tales.

Eva Chang

The Value Perspective with Eva Shang
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in relation to a quote about a thought that stops thought, which is relevant to the discussion on self-reflection and the potential pitfalls of intellectual stagnation.


Phil Ford

Episode 183: On Hermann Hesse's 'Siddhartha'
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as part of the curriculum he is writing.

Ross Arlen Tieken

Viriditas: Nothing Can Grow Without Roots w/ Ross Arlen Tieken
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, discussing his defense of fairy tales in 'Orthodoxy'.

Jessica Hooten Wilson

Is Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga More Than Kids’ Stuff?
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as a key influence in his conversion to Catholicism, highlighting his impact on his understanding of faith and reason.


Joseph Pearce

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful w/ Joseph Pearce
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, quoting Chesterton's observation that people often seek solutions apart from God, only to find Christianity offers answers.

Patrick Miller

The Cultural Vibes, They Are A-Shiftin’
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to draw from G.K. Chesterton's book.


Gavin Ortlund

The Nicene Creed: Every Word Explained