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

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/. 

This week on Uncommon Sense, we are proud to present a recording of a talk given last year to the Chesterton School's Network conference by our president, Dale Ahlquist, entitled "Why G. K. Chesterton is Classical... and Why Classical Education is Chestertonian."

Joe talks with Dr. Robert L. Jackson, an expert in classical education and the new Senior Fellow for the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN). Hear about the new renaissance in classical education, the origins of the movement, and the difference that Chesterton makes. Links: https://chestertonschoolsnetwork.org/careers https://chesterton.org/give IN THIS VIDEO: 0:00 Introduction 1:17 Rob's background 3:57 Joining the CSN 4:52 What is a classical education? 5:46 The liberal arts 8:30 What we mean by classical 10:12 G.K. Chesterton's education 11:50 What changed in education? 12:35 The rise of Pragmatism 17:27 The recovery of classical 22:20 Rob's work with CSN 30:36 Importance of this work 33:42 The CSN is hiring! 38:21 We need your help 41:13 The Chesterton difference 47:20 Closing thoughts

This week, we are proud to air an encore presentation of a Virtual Open House for the Chesterton Schools Network hosted by Dale Ahlquist and featuring Andrew Youngblood, author of the new book from Word on Fire "Know Thyself." We hope you enjoy!

In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Ted Janiszewski of St. Irenaeus Ministries about Saint Irenaeus Ministries and about how to winsomely present Catholic truth in its full historical and joyful dimensions. https://siministries.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzV2YYCue4QaJNhm7uoYnZg

This Christmas, the Society of G.K. Chesterton celebrates "The Gift of Chesterton." Join us for this special episode, as a few members of our community reflect upon the difference Chesterton has made in their own lives and how he has helped lead them closer to Christ. Thank you for letting us share the gift of Chesterton with you. God bless you, and Merry Christmas!

Dale Ahlquist joins Joe and Grettelyn to look at some of the highlights for the Society of GK Chesterton in the coming year! Please support our work! Visit chesterton.org/give today.

Grettelyn and Joe interview Dr. Mark Nowakowski about being a Catholic composer and making a beautiful piece of a simple Chesterton Christmas poem.