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Mentioned in 36 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 36 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 the source of a quote about courage.

Catherine Boyle

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Charlie Kirk’s Murder and the Rise of Political Violence
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when reflecting on courage and its definition from G.K. Chesterton's book.


Katherine Boyle

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Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence
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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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as one of the first people he read after Walker Percy during his reversion.

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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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as an important book that diffuses the lie of Gnosticism.

Russell Johnson

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when discussing a poltergeist case reported in the Daily Record.

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in the context of their discussion on grief and faith.

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, discussing the ability to exult in monotony.

Jake Weidmann

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when discussing enchantment, disenchantment, and romanticizing the world.

Ben McDonald

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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
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as an excellent book for those interested in Christian apologetics.

Bob Murphy

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Ep. 450 A Review of GK Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday
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from G.K. Chesterton's 'Orthodoxy' on the importance of tradition and learning from ancestors.

John Dickson

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

Steve Kim

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Is Public Prayer Being Banned?
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'Many are called, but few are chosen': A Thomistic Approach to Predestination | Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P.
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when discussing ancient religions and the story about an ancient flood.

Bob Murphy

Ep. 445 Jake Boldig Teaches Christianity to American Inmates and African Pastors
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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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referencing Chesterton's discussion of fairy tales in Orthodoxy.


Christopher Watkin

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