Uncommon Sense - The Official Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton

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Apr 25, 2023 • 26min

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
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Apr 18, 2023 • 48min

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
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Apr 11, 2023 • 33min

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
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Apr 4, 2023 • 35min

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  
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Mar 28, 2023 • 35min

All the World's a Stage, with John Walker

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with John Walker, Associate Professor of Theater and Fine Arts at the Franciscan University in Steubenville, and star of EWTN's "Chesterton Station."  https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense https://www.encountergkchesterton.com/home.html
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Mar 21, 2023 • 31min

Talkin' to a Troubadour, with Professor William Fahey

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we talk with one of the Troubadours, Professor William Fahey, President of the Thomas More College of Liberal Arts (https://thomasmorecollege.edu/), about how he came to Chesterton and what he most appreciates in reading him.  https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense    
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Mar 14, 2023 • 36min

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/
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Mar 7, 2023 • 36min

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/  
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Feb 28, 2023 • 29min

Leading a Chesterton Academy, An Interview with Eileen Douglass

On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert speak with Eileen Douglass, the Head of School of Chesterton Academy of the St. Croix Valley. She talks about her journey to leading a Chesterton Academy as well as the important role that the classical education plays in the lives of the high school students. Tune in to this episode!
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Feb 21, 2023 • 29min

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

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