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

In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Noelle Mering about her book, "Awake, Not Woke: A Christian Response to the Cult of Progressive Ideology," as well as the "Theology of Home" initiative. To buy the book or learn more, visit https://theologyofhome.com/. IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:39 What is Wokeism? 3:25 The Mechanisms of Manipulation 6:31 Chesterton and the Breakdown of Society 10:15 Confusion and Compassion 12:38 "The Capture of the Institutions" 15:55 Needing a "Manalive" Moment 17:46 Chesterton a Helpful Antidote 19:48 The Absence of Teleology & The Problem of Progress 23:19 A Movement of Destruction 27:43 The Curse of Babel 29:28 The Theology of Home 36:58 The Importance of Reconciliation 45:40 Wrapping Up

In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn speak with Chris Stefanick about spreading the love of Christ, helping people live holier lives and marriages, and more! Chris is the founder and president of Real Life Catholic. Real Life Catholic is an organization that shares the love of Jesus and helps others do the same. Go check out their life-changing courses today coaching.reallifecatholic.com. For the new marriage course mentioned in the video, visit reallifecatholic.com/marriage. For Dale Ahlquist's book, The Story of the Family, visit chesterton.org/store/product/the-story-of-the-family. For the Annual Chesterton Conference, visit chesterton.org/conference. For the Chesterton Schools Network: chestertonschoolsnetwork.org. # # # # # IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Focusing on the local 3:09 What is Real Life Catholic? 4:09 Back to basics 6:38 The transforming love of Christ 8:25 Quoting Chesterton! 10:57 Chris's experience of the Chesterton Schools Network 12:29 The mystery of the Incarnation (and no heresy) 14:25 Renewed: Real Life Catholic's new marriage initiative 17:36 The gift of marriage 19:09 The importance of renewing marriage commitments 21:37 How God forms us in marriage 25:20 Signing off

In this first "Conference Preview" episode of the season, Grettelyn and Joe discuss this summer's event, and in particular Joe's talk about the changing state of friendship. Don't miss it! \To register today visit chesterton.org/conference.

In this episode Grettelyn and Joe speak with Father Ryan, a former Chesterton Schools Network headmaster and a Chesterton enthusiast, about how Chesterton's insights and spirituality can impact anyone, at any stage of life!

Grettelyn and Joe interview Katie (a.k.a. "Mrs. Ruvi"), the founder of The Good Egg Fund. Learn about this fascinating and inspiring initiative, and chip in if you want to help. Visit goodeggfund.org today.

In this episode, Grettelyn interviews Thomas Banks of the Literary Life podcast about Chesterton and Dickens. https://www.theliterary.life/

Joe and Grettelyn talk about this year's Lenten reflections (chesterton.org/lent) and how Chesterton's appreciation for paradox can assist in a more meaningful approach to the season.

In today's episode, Grettelyn speaks with Jeanette Flood, a freelance writer who worked as an editor for Ignatius Press on several of the volumes of the Collected Works of G.K. Chesterton! Jeanette's book: https://ignatius.com/eight-ways-of-loving-god-ewlgp/

In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Thomas Finke, a Latin teacher for Chesterton Academy of the Twin Cities and the Latin curriculum author for the Chesterton Schools Network.

Grettelyn talks to Susan Sucher, the Local Societies Coordinator for the Society of G.K. Chesterton, about the great gift of our local societies and how she's helping people form and sustain ones of their own. To learn more, to find a local society near you, or to inquire into getting one started in your area, visit https://www.chesterton.org/local-societies/. To learn about the Frances Chesterton Rosary League, visit https://www.chesterton.org/frances-chesterton-rosary-league/. For the essay discussed in today's episode, visit https://library.chesterton.org/the-extension-of-the-family-33027/.