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Uncommon Sense

Uncommon Sense

By: Society of GK Chesterton
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The Podcast of the Society of GKC, where we talk about everything, and everything else, with a Chestertonian perspective. The podcast is hosted by Grettelyn Darkey and Albert Saenz. Want to give us feedback? Email uncommonsense@chesterton.orgSociety of G.K. Chesterton (297168) Spirituality
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  • The Poetic Genius of G.K. Chesterton's "The Donkey"

    The Poetic Genius of G.K. Chesterton's "The Donkey"
    Mar 24 2026

    In this episode, Joe talks about one of Chesterton's most famous, but still too little studied, poems, "The Donkey." Learn a bit more about the poem through a New Critical based reading, consider just some of the allusions that may have shaped the poem in Chesterton's mind, and - perhaps - discover anew a great source for Lenten meditation!

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    44 mins
  • "The Ireland That We Dreamed Of"

    "The Ireland That We Dreamed Of"
    Mar 17 2026

    Happy Saint Patrick's day! In this episode, Joe talks about some of Chesterton's insights upon and sympathies with the Irish, particularly their faith and culture.

    Mentioned in this video:

    "Irish Politics and Irish Religion" by G.K. Chesterton: https://library.chesterton.org/irish-politics-and-irish-religion-33426/

    On Chesterton and Michael Collins: https://www.catholicarena.com/latest/chestertoncollins220822

    On the "Turning the Tide" report: https://theway.ie/new-report-shows-shifting-religious-trends-and-signs-of-renewal-among-young-adults-in-ireland/

    Archbishop Eomon Martin's introduction of the report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LO_7U2ME-k

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    40 mins
  • A Thing Worth Doing is Worth Doing Badly?

    A Thing Worth Doing is Worth Doing Badly?
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, Joe talks about a (in)famous Chesterton quotation, often misunderstood, sometimes misapplied. He digs into its origins and context(s) and shares some interesting facts about it you may not know!

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    32 mins
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