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Pints with Chesterton

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Episode 43: “The War of the Gods and Demons” The Everlasting Man Part One: Ch. 7

What happens when paganism and the occult come into conflict? How do both of these end? Listen in to hear Grace and Marie discuss Ch. 7 of Part One of The Everlasting Man. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jul 19, 202446 min

Episode 42: “The Demons and the Philosophers” The Everlasting Man Part One: Ch. 6

Grace and Marie discuss how paganism can become dark and evil. Join them for Chapter 7 of The Everlasting Man, next time. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 19, 202447 min

Episode 41: “Man and Mythology” The Everlasting Man Part One: Ch. 5

What is myth? Are we meant to believe it? Which human need does myth fulfill? Listen in to Grace and Marie’s discussion to find out! Join them for Chapter 6 of The Everlasting Man, next time. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 2, 2024

Episode 40: “God and Comparative Religion” The Everlasting Man Part One: Ch. 4

In this episode, Grace and Marie discuss the problem with comparing religions when Christianity is unique and cannot be compared with other belief systems. Join them for Chapter 5 of The Everlasting Man, next time. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

May 24, 2024

Episode 39: “The Antiquity of Civilisation” The Everlasting Man Part One: Ch. 3

Grace and Marie discuss early civilizations, barbarians, nomads, slavery, feminism and more in this episode of Pints with Chesterton! Join them for Chapter 4 of The Everlasting Man, next time. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

May 18, 202438 min

S1 Ep 37Episode 37: The Everlasting Man: Ch. 2

On this episode of PWC, Marie and Grace discuss chapter 2 of The Everlasting Man, Professors and Prehistoric Man. In this chapter, GKC establishes who and what a human being is and what sets man apart from all the animals of creation- art and religion. Next EpisodeGrace and Marie will be continuing Ch. 3 of The Everlasting Man. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

May 10, 202449 min

S1 Ep 38Episode 38: The Big Little Update

In this episode of Pints with Chesterton, Marie and Grace give life updates and share the plan for the podcast. While they have the greatest aspirations and wish PWC was a full time job, it is, alas, a mere hobby. Hobby or no, it will continue, but these ladies will be continuing with shorter works and mixing it up with some different guests. Next EpisodeGrace and Marie will be releasing another episode on The Everlasting Man, then a shorter work. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Aug 7, 202318 min

S1 Ep 36Episode 36: The Everlasting Man: The Plan for This Book & Ch. 1

In this episode of PWC, Marie and Grace dive into one of Chesterton’s best known and studied works, The Everlasting Man. In Orthodoxy, Chesterton tells the personal story of how he came to believe in Christianity. In this much later book, he tells the story of how the world came to faith. He has converted to the Catholic faith by the time of TEM. In the Plan of This Book and Ch 1, Chesterton sets the world scene for the man called Jesus by going all the way back to cavemen. Next EpisodeGrace and Marie will be continuing Ch. 2 of The Everlasting Man. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Feb 3, 202348 min

Episode 35: Brideshead Revisited

Marie is joined by her friend Mandy to discuss their current bookclub reading, Brideshead Revisited. Next EpisodeGrace and Marie will be beginning The Everlasting Man. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 20, 202345 min

Episode 34: St. Francis of Assisi (Part II)

Grace and Marie begin conclude their discussion of Chesterton’s book on St. Francis of Assisi. Next EpisodeGrace and Marie will be beginning The Everlasting Man. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 6, 202356 min

S1 Ep 33Episode 33: St. Francis of Assisi (Part I)

Grace and Marie begin discussing Chesterton’s book on St. Francis of Assisi. Next EpisodeWe’ll be begin wrap-up our discussion on St. Francis. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 28, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 32Episode 32: Surprised By Chesterton

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. Next EpisodeWe’ll be begin discussing Chesterton’s book, St. Francis of Assisi. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Sep 5, 202255 min

S1 Ep 31Episode 31: The Job of Sunday

Grace wanted to talk more about The Man Who Was Thursday and The Book of Job. Next EpisodeWe’ll be sharing the audio from our panel at the Chesterton Conference. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Aug 25, 202255 min

S1 Ep 30Episode 30: Conference Reactions

Marie and Grace reflect on their time at the Chesterton Society’s conference in Milwalkee. Next EpisodeGrace wants to talk more about The Man Who Was Thursday and The Book of Job. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Aug 21, 202239 min

S1 Ep 29Episode 29: The Man Who Was Thursday

Marie and Grace discuss ‘The Man Who Was Thursday,’ a wacky and wild ride! Next EpisodeWe’ll begin Chapter 2 of The Man Who Was Thursday… SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 3, 20221h 17m

S1 Ep 28Episode 28: What’s Wrong with the World?

What’s wrong with the world? GK Chesterton is practically prophetic in his 46 essay collection, “What’s Wrong with the World,” recently republished by Sophia Institute Press. Marie and Kristen discuss marriage, feminism, and education in light of GKC’s valuable and hopeful words. Order your copy of the book here: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/whats-wrong-with-the-world Next Episode The Man Who Was Thursday SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

May 26, 202227 min

S1 Ep 27Episode 27: The Man Who Was Thursday (Teaser)

Marie and Grace catch up and talk about their next book, The Man Who Was Thursday! Next EpisodeWe’ll begin The Man Who Was Thursday… SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Apr 2, 202223 min

S1 Ep 26Episode 26: The Advantages of Standing on One Leg feat. Thomas Graf

Marie and Thomas take a closer look at GKC’s essay, The Advantages of Standing on One Leg, from Tremendous Trifles. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Feb 22, 202223 min

S1 Ep 25Episode 25: Orthodoxy (Ch. 9) – Authority and the Adventurer

Chesterton gives his final reasons to believe in Christianity. Next EpisodeNext episode we might be doing an essay or two, but after that we’ll be beginning The Man Who Was Thursday! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 21, 202255 min

S1 Ep 24Episode 24: Orthodoxy (Ch. 8) – The Romance of Orthodoxy

Christianity is the greatest romantic adventure! Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 9 of Orthodoxy, Authority and the Adventurer. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.Audio Player

Dec 17, 202152 min

Episode 23: Orthodoxy (Ch. 7) – The Eternal Revolution

G.K.C. discusses the importance of Christ always making things new and Christians not becoming complacent. It is a revolution in the soul of the Christian every day in the journey toward our heavenly home. Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 8 of Orthodoxy, The Romance of Orthodoxy! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 10, 202151 min

S1 Ep 22Episode 22: Orthodoxy (Ch. 6) – The Paradoxes of Christianity

G.K.C. explains how the critics and skeptics of Christianity did more to convert him than Christian apologists! Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 7 of Orthodoxy, The Eternal Revolution! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Nov 12, 202156 min

S1 Ep 21Episode 21: Orthodoxy (Ch.5) – The Flag of the World

Chesterton claims that both optimists and pessimists are completely wrong in how they think about the world. How can this be? How does belonging to the world and being a citizen of it change us and where should it guide us? Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 6 of Orthodoxy, The Paradoxes of Christianity! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Oct 2, 202149 min

S1 Ep 20Episode 20: Orthodoxy (Ch. 4)

This week we’re continuing Orthodoxy! We are discussing Chapter 4, The Ethics of Elfland. Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 5 of Orthodoxy, The Flag of the World! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Sep 3, 202142 min

S1 Ep 19Episode 19: Orthodoxy (Ch. 3)

This week we’re continuing Orthodoxy! We are discussing chapter 3, The Suicide of Thought. Can faith and reason be separated? What is the problem with modern systems of thought? Can we know objective truth? Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 3 of Orthodoxy, The Ethics of Elfland! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Aug 20, 20211h 7m

S1 Ep 18Episode 18: Orthodoxy (Ch. 2)

This week we’re continuing Orthodoxy! We are discussing chapter 2, The Maniac. What happens when you become the center of your universe, not God? Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 3 of Orthodoxy, The Suicide of Thought! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jul 2, 202149 min

S1 Ep 17Episode 17: Orthodoxy (Ch. 1)

This week we’re beginning Orthodoxy! Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be continuing with Chapter 2 of Orthodoxy, The Maniac! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 25, 202153 min

S1 Ep 16Episode 16: Manalive (Bk. 2, Ch. 4-5)

This week we’re finishing through Book II of Manalive , reading the final chapters, “The Wild Weddings; or, the Polygamy Charge” and “How the Great Wind Went from Beacon House”. Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be starting another book, Orthodoxy. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 11, 202159 min

S1 Ep 15Episode 15: Manalive (Bk. 2, Ch. 3)

Today we resume working through Manalive… This week we’re continuing through Book II, reading “The Round Road; or, the Desertion Charge”. Next EpisodeNext episode we’ll be reading the next chapter, “The Wild Weddings; or, the Polygamy Charge”. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jun 4, 20211h 0m

S1 Ep 14Episode 14: Gilbert & Jack

A few months ago, Marie and her husband, David, were sent an audiobook about the influence on C.S. Lewis by G.K Chesterton and thought it was the perfect opportunity for a cross-over episode with the author, Alan C. Duncan! Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Book II, Chapter Two entitled “The Two Curates”. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

May 21, 202148 min

S1 Ep 13Episode 13: Manalive (Bk. 2, Ch. 2)

We’re continuing through Manalive… This week we’re reading “The Two Curates, or The Burglary Charge”. Next EpisodeNext episode will be a cross-over episode with Pints With Jack, talking about a new audiobook called “Gilbert & Jack”! SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Apr 9, 20211h 0m

S1 Ep 12Episode 12: Manalive (Bk. 2, Ch. 1)

We’re continuing through Manalive… This week we’re reading “The Eye of death”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Book II, Chapter Two entitled “The Two Curates”. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Mar 20, 202155 min

S1 Ep 11Episode 11: Manalive (Bk. 1, Ch. 5)

We’re continuing through Manalive… This week we’re reading “The Allegorical Practical Joker”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Book II, Chapter 1, entitled “The Eye of Death”. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Mar 13, 20211h 6m

S1 Ep 10Episode 10: Manalive (Bk. 1, Ch. 4)

We back reading Manalive again! This week we’re reading “The Garden of the God”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Chapter Five of Manalive. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Mar 6, 202153 min

S1 Ep 9Episode 9: Manalive (Bk. 1, Ch. 3)

We back reading Manalive again! This week we’re reading “The Banner of Beacon”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Chapter Four of Manalive. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Feb 27, 202158 min

Bonus: Literature as a Practical Pathway to Prayer

It has been a crazy few weeks, so unfortunately we haven’t managed to record our discussion of the next chapter of Manalive – we will definitely be back next week though! In the meantime, please enjoy this talk which Grace gave at Theology On Tap entitled “Literature as a Practical Pathway to Prayer”. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Feb 19, 20211h 16m

Bonus: Enola Holmes Discussion

Grace is moving and Marie has been under the weather, so there isn’t a regular episode today. Instead, please enjoy an episode of Catholic Answers Focus in which Pints With Chesterton co-host, Marie, speaks to Cy Kellett about the new Netflix movie, Enola Holmes. Please note the hyperbolic nature of the phrase “most evil movie ever made.” Enjoy. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 29, 202130 min

S1 Ep 8Episode 8: Manalive (Bk. 1, Ch. 2)

Continuing on from last week, Grace and Marie discuss the second chapter of Chesterton’s comedic novel, Manalive, “The Luggage of an Optimist”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Chapter Three of Manalive. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 22, 202152 min

S1 Ep 7Episode 7: Manalive (Bk. 1, Ch. 1)

Today Grace and Marie begin Chesterton’s comedic novel, Manalive, discussing the first chapter which is entitled “A Great Wind Came to Beacon House”. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing Chapter Two of Manalive. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 15, 202155 min

S1 Ep 6Episode 6: The Flying Stars

Join Grace and Marie as they discuss the last Fr. Brown mystery for the season. The great criminal, Flambeau, is brought to justice after his very last crime. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing chapter one of Manalive, a comedic novel. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 8, 202144 min

S1 Ep 5Episode 5: The Queer Feet

Happy New Year! Fr. Brown solves this robbery by listening to the queer sounds of feet moving in a passage. Grace and Marie discuss the crime, the importance of confession, and the fabricated, elite clubs that human beings like to create. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing the final Fr. Brown mystery, The Flying Stars. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Jan 1, 202156 min

S1 Ep 4Episode 4: A Very Chesterton Christmas

Frances and Gilbert Chesterton were lovers of all things Christmas. They had a special devotion to the Christ-child and to the Holy Family at Christmas. Please enjoy as Grace and Marie celebrate the birth of the Savior by recounting some of the wonderful Christmas poetry written by the Chestertons: How far is it to Bethlehem?XMas DayThe Wise MenGloria in profundisThe House of Christmas Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing another Fr. Brown mystery, The Queer Feet. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 25, 202047 min

S1 Ep 3Episode 3: The Secret Garden

Today Marie and Grace discuss another Father Brown mystery written by G.K. Chesterton which is entitled “The Secret Garden”. The text of the story is available for free online. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing some of Chesterton’s Nativity poetry. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 18, 202058 min

S1 Ep 2Episode 2: The Blue Cross

Today Marie and Grace jump into a Father Brown mystery written by G.K. Chesterton which is entitled “The Blue Cross”. The text of the story is available for free online. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing The Secret Garden, a short story which is freely available online. SubscribingIf you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 11, 20201h 9m

S1 Ep 1Episode 1: Womanalive!

Welcome to the very first episode of Pints with Chesterton! In this episode, Marie and Grace introduce Gilbert Keith Chesterton, themselves, and, briefly, some of the books that have fascinated and challenged the world for over 100 years. Next EpisodeNext episode we will be discussing The Blue Cross, a short story which is freely available online. It is also available on Audible and Grace recommends this version. Subscribing…If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe via iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, or manually via our RSS feed.

Dec 1, 202046 min