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We're live with Fr. Patrick Hough, Retreat Director, Jesuit Spirituality Center at Our Lady Oaks Retreat House, Grand Coteau, LA talks about upcoming retreats, Jarosław Rędziak, Polish filmmaker, director and producer of the documentary Face of Jesus and Dale Ahlquist, President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense,” and Publisher of Gilbert Magazine, talks about upcoming Chesterton Conference.
Grettelyn speaks with Dan Kerr, President of Saint Martin's Academy and one of the Troubadours. Come see Dan at the Chesterton Conference! Saint Martin's: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/ Tuesdays with the Troubadours: https://saintmartinsacademy.org/troubadours/ 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference: https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/
Joe speaks to Jason Craig of Fraternus (https://fraternus.net) and Sword and Spade magazine(https://swordandspade.mykajabi.com/). Jason is also author of Leaving Boyhood Behind (https://www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/leaving-boyhood-behind-reclaiming-catholic-brotherhood) from OSV and a contributor to the new volume on Localism from Sophia Press co-edited by Dale Ahlquist (https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/localism-coming-home-to-catholic-social-teaching/)! Come see Jason and other speakers at the Chesterton Conference! https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/
Chris Check of Catholic Answers (https://catholic.com) joins Joe and Grettelyn to talk about his talk at this summer's Chesterton Conference (https://chesterton.org/conference) about Saint Gregory the Great and his tremendous influence on the history of Christianity.
In this episode, Joe Grabowski chats with Joseph Pearce about the dynamic friendship between G. K. Chesterton and Hilaire Belloc, which will be the topic of Joseph's talk at this summer's Chesterton Conference! To learn more about Joseph, visit jpearce.co. To register for this summer's Chesterton Conference, visit chesterton.org/conference.
In this episode, Joe and Grettelyn get a preview of one of the upcoming talks at this year's Chesterton conference from speaker Joe Walsh, who will be looking at commonalities between G. K. Chesterton and Whittaker Chambers! To register for the conference, visit https://www.chesterton.org/43rd-annual-chesterton-conference/ today!
Today we share Bishop Barron's keynote talk from the 2023 Chesterton Conference from July 27, 2023, in Minneapolis, MN. The theme of the conference was “Chesterton and St. Francis” as it is the 100th anniversary of the publication of Chesterton's biography of St. Francis, and Bishop Barron spoke about the enduring genius of that book. Enjoy! Links St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton (Word on Fire Classics) Pivotal Players: G.K. Chesterton (Word on Fire) – Watch FREE when you join the Word on Fire Institute Chesterton.org NOTE: Do you like this podcast? Become a patron and get some great perks for helping, like free books, bonus content, and more. Word on Fire is a non-profit ministry that depends on the support of our listeners…like you! So be part of this mission, and join us today!
On this special episode, we feature the keynote address from this year's Chesterton conference, where His Excellency, Most Rev. Robert Barron, of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and of Word on Fire Ministries, provides a fresh reading of Chesterton's great book on Saint Francis of Assisi!
In this special episode, we revisit the interviews over the past several weeks with guests who will be speaking at this year's Chesterton conference and let them make the case, in their own words, as to why YOU should come! https://www.chesterton.org/42nd-annual-chesterton-conference/
On this episode of Uncommon Sense, we speak to Deacon Tom Martin about his upcoming talk at this year's Chesterton Conference on Chesterton and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. UncommonSense: https://chesterton.org/uncommonsense Annual Chesterton Conference: https://chesterton.org/conference
For this episode of Uncommon Sense, Grettelyn and Albert take a break to let the ladies from the Pints With Chesterton podcast lead the way with their own review from attending the 41st Annual Chesterton Conference that took place in Milwaukee, WI this past July 2022. Tune in!
Here is the audio of the panel hosted by Grace and Marie at the Chesterton Conference, together with Marie's husband, David, from Pints With Jack.
In this "not-so-live" episode, Albert and Grettelyn were in Milwaukee for the 41st Annual Chesterton Conference. They talked about their time at the conference, favorite talks, great people and much more. Tune in for this conference wrap-up on this edition of Uncommon Sense.
In this episode Albert will be asking Grettelyn all the "new guy" questions he can come up with about the upcoming 41st Annual Chesterton Conference. They'll talk about everything from keynotes to after glows. The new guy gets taught by the veteran on the is episode of Uncommon Sense.
On this episode of Uncommon Sense, Dale Ahlquist, the President of the Society of G.K. Chesterton, joins the show to talk about the upcoming 41st Annual Chesterton Conference with the theme Chesterton and Conversion: Learning How to Think Again. Dale talks about this year's theme and some of the conference highlights.
Our 40th Annual Chesterton Conference is this Thursday through Saturday in Lisle, IL. Don't worry, if you can't join us in person, you can attend the conference virtually. Register at www.chesterton.org/conference. In this episode, Nancy Brown is back with us to share why the Chesterton Conference will be one of the greatest experiences of your life!
In this episode, Kyle and Ethan are joined by Kristin Weber, a comedian, speaker, and author of several books including Adulting For Jesus. She also plays a mean accordion. Kristin gifts us with our new theme song before getting into all the weird news of the week like how human civilization has finally reached pregnant man emojis and how crossword puzzles are bigoted now. There's also Real Things Blue Checks Say, Ask A Christian Woman, and glorious hate mail. This episode is brought to you by The Chesterton Conference happening July 29, 30, and 31 and you can even attend online! (Bee fans make sure to get your substantial discount by using promo code TheBee25!) Other weird news includes a candle thief using bear spray on everyone in the store, a police officer who got scared of Jupiter, and a turtle getting stuck to an owl. Blue Checks on Twitter announce a new Dungeons & Dragons campaign where you go to prom, the hidden bigotry of crosswords, and that declaring martial law solves all problems. Also the bright side of a dollar being devalued by inflationary policies is that your wages will go up! In the super-exclusive subscriber lounge, Kristin tries out the Worship Song Generator. Subscriber headlines of the week are read and Kristin finally answers The Ten Questions.
The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton is coming to Chicago! Co-hosts Fr. Greg Sakowicz and Mark Teresi talk about The 40th annual Chesterton Conference that will be in Lisle, IL this coming July 29-31 with guest Dale Ahlquist. It's an in-person and a virtual event.
ChesterCon21 is LIVE and back in person (and virtual) this summer! The theme of the 40th Annual G.K. Chesterton Conference is The Laughing Prophet: Finding Hope and Joy in this Crazy World. Why this theme? And what will you experience at this year’s conference? Dale Ahlquist answers these questions and more in this episode of Uncommon Sense.
A reflection on the Book of Job, delivered at the 2018 Chesterton Conference in Rochester, New York.
A reflection on the Book of Job, delivered at the 2018 Chesterton Conference in Rochester, New York.
This is a rebroadcast of a talk from Nancy Brown from the 2014 Chesterton Conference. Join us at our 2020 Chesterton Conference! Become a member of the Chesterton Society and support the Apostolate's work! Get Nancy's book!
Brandon Vogt gives a talk from the 2018 Chesterton Conference on 5 things Chesterton would have loved about the internet, and 5 things he would have despised about the internet. Tell us your favorite part about this episode! Send us an email at live@chesterton.org or comment on our post on Instagram @chestertonsociety. Buy the Apostle of Common Sense book Learn about the 2020 Chesterton Conference Become a Member of the Society of GKC
Dale Ahlquist, President of the American Chesterton Society, is interviewed on the Drew Mariani show from 6/8/18 Interviewed by Callie for Drew. He speaks on Chesterton Academy, a classical education school model named after complete thinker G.K. Chesterton, that's taking off around the country. He speaks on the Chesterton Conference, coming soon on August 2-4, 2018 in Orlando, Florida, a joy-filled conference sure to be the highlight of the summer! He speaks on the update of the Cause for sainthood for G.K. Chesterton that's gaining momentum. chestertonacademy.org chesterton.org https://www.chesterton.org/37th-annual-chesterton-conference/
Live from the Chesterton Conference in San Antonio, TX. chesterton.org
Join Michael J. Lichens as he sits down with Dale Ahlquist, President of the American Chesterton Society as well as the host of EWTN's The Apostle of Common Sense. Michael and Dale discuss Chesterton, the upcoming Chesterton Conference, and the impact that GK Chesterton has had on Michael Collins, Gandhi, world leaders, and our own world. There will be lots of laughter and wisdom ahead! chesterton.org
Anna Hagen, harpist who shared her talents with us at the 2014 Chesterton Conference, plays music for us on this episode of Uncommon Sense. You can find her music here: please share and enjoy! http://www.annahagenharpist.com/wp/
Teresa Caldecott gives us her father Stratford Caldecott's talk on Chesterton and Sanctity.
Emma Wilson is looking for any and all letters of Chesterton to compile for the first time and be published. She asks for our help.
Fr. Jerome is the director of the G.K. Chesterton Study Centre and Library in Oxford. The study centre is open by appointment at this time, but Fr. Jerome welcomes all who want to learn more about Chesterton.
Dr. Marco Sermarini talks about how he first encountered Chesterton, and how his aim is to spread Chesterton to as many Italians as possible. He is the President of the Italian Chesterton Society, and started a secondary school called Chesterton Academy in Italy.
Martine Thompson spoke at the Chesterton Conference in Beaconsfield on March 29, 2014.
Fr. Spencer Howe speaking at the Chesterton Conference on his conversion, and the influence of Chesterton in his life.
Father Frizzell discusses the 2013 Chesterton Conference, which took place in Italy, with Ms. Gloria Grabois, Assistant Director of the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture and Managing Editor of The Chesterton Review and The Lonergan Review at Seton Hall University.
Dr. RJ Stansbury's talk from the 2007 Chesterton Conference discusses the crucial role that monasticism played in the conversion of St. Augustine.