Uncommon Sense
Official podcast of the Society G.K. Chesterton!
Latest Episodes
Saint Francis of Assisi, Part II
In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe finish their two-part discussion of Chesterton’s book, Saint Francis of Assisi, in preparation for the summer Chesterton conference!
Saint Francis of Assisi, Part I
In this episode, Grettelyn and Joe discuss the first five chapters of Chesterton’s biography of the great saint, mystic, and “juggler of God,” Saint Francis of Assisi!
The Foundations and Fruits of the High Middle Ages, with Joseph Pearce
In this episode, Grettelyn speaks with Joseph Pearce about his upcoming talk at the 42nd Annual Chesterton Conference.
Popular Episodes
C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton – Alan C. Duncan
Did you know that G.K. Chesterton had a profound influence on C.S. Lewis? Much of what Lewis wrote was inspired by what he read by Chesterton. Alan C. Duncan has gone through Lewis’ original manuscripts and documented the proof! In this episode of Uncommon Sense, we get to discuss with Alan the book he recently completed, Gilbert & Jack: What C.S. Lewis Found Reading G.K. Chesterton.
The Medical History of G.K. Chesterton – William Griffiths
Chesterton’s Jewish Convert – Robert Asch
The Theology of Mary Poppins – Julian Ahlquist
Could the 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins be about the Holy Mother of God? Julian Ahlquist explains his intricate theory about this cinematic masterpiece, and it’s practically perfect in every way.
Practical Localism – David Cooney
David Cooney, writer of the blog Practical Distributism, joins us to explain the principles of Distributism and what he thinks of the new name, Localism. We also discuss the GameStop phenomenon and what the stock market would look like in a localist society.
Race with the Devil – Joseph Pearce
Joseph Pearce is a Catholic apologist who has written bestselling books on G.K. Chesterton, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Shakespeare. In this episode, Joseph takes us on a journey through his past, his present and his future. The debt he owes to Chesterton plays a large part. We talk about everything from his knowledge on Shakespeare to his interview with Solzhenitsyn to how much he can bench press.
Chesterton in the US – Dale Ahlquist
It is the 100th year anniversary of G.K. Chesterton visiting the United States. In this episode of the Uncommon Sense podcast, Dale Ahlquist gives all the details of Chesterton’s trip, including which states he visited, who he met, what messages he delivered, and how Americans responded to him.
A New Name for Distributism – Dale Ahlquist
The moment all Catholic economists have been waiting for. We finally have a new name to replace Distributism. Learn what this social economic theory is, how it’s tied to Chesterton, and what the new name is.
The Election – Dale Ahlquist
Adrian and Dale Ahlquist discuss the 2020 election, and more importantly, what’s next for our world.
Saint Chesterton – Dale Ahlquist
Dale Ahlquist explains why Chesterton is a saint, responds to the objections, and gives an update on the status of his cause for sainthood.
The Battle of Lepanto – Christopher Check
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto, Christopher Check, the president of Catholic Answers, describes in beautiful detail the significance of the battle and Chesterton’s glorious poem.
The Professional Magician – Brent Forrest
Brent Forrest is a former professional magician, who has performed at thousands of shows. One time he even drove a car blindfolded. In this episode, he reveals the magic that led to his conversion. Brent’s story is featured in My Name is Lazarus. Buy the book here!