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

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

The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email podcast@chesterton.org.

The Podcast of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, where we talk about everything under the sun with a Chestertonian perspective, as well as the writings and legacy of G.K. Chesterton himself. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Joe Grabowski. Want to give us feedback? Email podcast@chesterton.org.

 

#100

RE-AIRING: Is Christmas Pagan? (No, it isn't)

FROM THE ARCHIVES: (Originally aired 12-10-2024) Grettelyn and Joe speak about some of the... more

09 Dec 2025

40 MINS

40:47

09 Dec 2025


#99

Special #GivingTuesday Message from Stacey Bowman

Stacey Bowman, VP Advancement for the Society of G.K. Chesterton, with a special message f... more

02 Dec 2025

01 MINS

01:43

02 Dec 2025


#98

RE-AIRING: G.K. Chesterton, Charles Dickens, and Christmas

[RE-AIRING] It's a Chestertonian Christmas Carol! Joe Grabowski joins the show to lead us ... more

02 Dec 2025

30 MINS

30:14

02 Dec 2025


#97

Gifts of Gratitude - Advent with G.K. Chesterton

In this episode, Joe and Jen talk about the upcoming Advent reflection series from the Soc... more

25 Nov 2025

44 MINS

44:23

25 Nov 2025


#96

Building Catholic Culture, with Emily Stimpson Chapman

In this episode, Grettelyn interviews Emily Stimpson Chapman about faith, hospitality, com... more

18 Nov 2025

39 MINS

39:35

18 Nov 2025


#95

RE-AIRING: Belloc's "The Four Men" with Deacon Nathan Allen

[RE-UPLOAD] No new upload this week, but enjoy this re-airing from last year, appropriate ... more

11 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:55

11 Nov 2025


#94

Chesterton and Cardinal Newman

In this episode, Joe talks about the newest Doctor of the Church, Saint John Henry Cardina... more

04 Nov 2025

53 MINS

53:29

04 Nov 2025


#93

Funerals are for the Living? Our Halloween episode!

Can you tell it's Joe's favorite time of year? Join him and Grettelyn as they discuss All ... more

28 Oct 2025

43 MINS

43:02

28 Oct 2025


#92

Hurry, the Early Bird, and the Earlier Worm - Chesterton on Modern Journalism

Joe talks about the hurry and haste of modern life, especially modern journalism, with som... more

21 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:34

21 Oct 2025


#91

Chesterton on Studying History: Hastings & "The Heart of History"

Joe and Grettelyn talk about finding "the heart in history," and how Chesterton can help u... more

14 Oct 2025

54 MINS

54:51

14 Oct 2025


#90

SPECIAL RE-AIRING: G.K. Chesterton's Marian Poetry

[RE-AIRING] Celebrating the memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, Joe and Grettelyn look at ... more

07 Oct 2025

50 MINS

50:35

07 Oct 2025


#89

The Big Guy and the Little Flower: Chesterton and Saint Therese of Lisieux

Joe and Grettelyn talk about Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," ... more

30 Sep 2025

47 MINS

47:58

30 Sep 2025


#88

Chesterton and the (Pumpkin) Spice of Life

Grettelyn is back! In this episode, she and Joe talk about the passing of seasons in life,... more

23 Sep 2025

43 MINS

43:29

23 Sep 2025


#87

A *New* Autobiography of Chesterton? Dale Ahlquist explains.

Joe interviews Dale about his brand new book, I Also Had My Hour: An Alternative Autobiogr... more

16 Sep 2025

30 MINS

30:31

16 Sep 2025


#86

Re-Airing: Chesterton's "The Arena"

No new episode this week, owing to the Labor Day holiday. Instead, since this week is also... more

02 Sep 2025

27 MINS

27:38

02 Sep 2025


#85

Back to School Special

Back to school! Joe and Lee talk about "back to school" season, the opportunities for refl... more

26 Aug 2025

49 MINS

49:52

26 Aug 2025


#84

Debunking FAKE Chesterton Quotes!

"The Catholic Church is like a thick steak, a glass of red wine, and a good cigar." "Fairy... more

19 Aug 2025

53 MINS

53:42

19 Aug 2025


#83

Summer Review: Conference Recap, Summer Reading, and More!

Joe and Lee chat about sundry summery things: the Chesterton conference, summer reading, a... more

12 Aug 2025

54 MINS

54:31

12 Aug 2025


#82

SPECIAL EPISODE: Dale Ahlquist's 44th Annual Chesterton Conference Keynote!

Dale Ahlquist explores the Chestertonian way of the Church Militant, marching hopefully to... more

05 Aug 2025

36 MINS

36:00

05 Aug 2025


#81

Why we probably DO need a new Rerum novarum

Joe and Lee continue last week's conversation on the new revolution in technology and econ... more

29 Jul 2025

48 MINS

48:26

29 Jul 2025