Dale Ahlquist

Called the Prince of Paradox G.K. Chesterton was one of the greatest thinkers and writers of the 20th Century. JRR Tolkien memorized all 143 lines of Chesterton's "Lepanto". C.S. Lewis once said, "the best popular defense of the full Christian position I know is G. K. Chesterton's The Everlasting Man." Ronald Knox, the Scholar and Biblical Translator, homilizing at his funeral said, "All of this generation has grown up under Chesterton's influence so completely that we do not even know when we are thinking Chesterton". Dale Ahlquist the founder of the Chesterton Society and Chesterton Academies joins the show to talk about the life and writings of the Man that was Chesterton. Show Sponsors: https://strive21.com/matt https://ascensionpress.com/fradd Dale's Links: @AmCHESTERTONsoc Website: https://www.chesterton.org/ Chesterton Academy Website: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/ Dale's Books: https://www.chesterton.org/store/product-category/by-dale-ahlquist/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dale Ahlquist, President of the G.K. Chesterton Society and co-founder of Chesterton Academy, is a passionate advocate for classical education. In a lively discussion, he highlights the enduring relevance of Chesterton’s insights on government overreach, emphasizing the need for localism and personal control in education. Ahlquist shares how Chesterton critiques modern thought with humor and depth, promoting timeless virtues like faith and charity. Their conversation inspires a re-evaluation of societal challenges through Chesterton’s wisdom and wit.

Dale Ahlquist, a Catholic convert and leading Chesterton scholar, shares how G.K. Chesterton shaped his faith journey. He highlights the importance of beauty in education and the charm of Chesterton's wit and mysticism. Ahlquist details the growth of Chesterton Academies, emphasizing faith integration in all subjects and the cultivation of wonder in students. He also explores Chesterton's unique insights into human nature through characters like Father Brown, and discusses future projects to broaden Chesterton's impact.

Exploring the profound themes of Chesterton's 'The Everlasting Man' and its focus on Jesus as a central figure in history. Delving into historical influences on Christianity and contrasting views on dogmatism and agnosticism. Chesterton's unique critique on comparative religion and civilization, and reinterpretation of the nativity story with symbolism and paradoxes.

Dive into the clash between a Catholic and an atheist in G.K. Chesterton's novel, 'The Ball and the Cross'. Explore Chesterton's journey to Catholicism and his profound storytelling. Uncover the battle of faith and philosophy in the narrative, highlighting themes of truth, respect in debates, and the struggle between dogma and reason.