Chesterton's Gateway

Chesterton's Gateway

Introducing Chesterton’s Gateway: The Podcast. Hosted by Ethan Nicolle, author of the book of the same name, former Creative Director of The Babylon Bee, and co-creator of the webcomic and TV series Axe Cop, alongside medieval and church history expert Michael Grumbine, this podcast explores the timeless works of G.K. Chesterton. Each episode delves into a single Chesterton essay, offering thoughtful commentary and conversation to illuminate its meaning for both new readers and seasoned enthusiasts. Beyond unpacking the profound ideas within Chesterton’s writing, the hosts provide context for dated references and obscure allusions, bridging the gap between past and present. Buckle your Chesterbelts for an engaging exploration of one of literature’s most enduring voices.

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April 6, 2025 67 mins

This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 1, Tremendous Trifles This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's special guest is graphic novelist and commentator Doug TenNapel. Check out his news channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCDfyHqCqtItNH46Ffls2Fhw Th...

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 2, A Piece of Chalk This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton ...

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 3, Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's chapter is chapter three of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway). Get the book on Amazon https://a.c...

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 3, Introductory Remarks on the Importance of Orthodoxy (part 2) This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to).

This week's chapter is the second half of chapter three of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway). 

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book)

This week's chapter: Chapter 4, On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family (Part 1)

This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's chapter is the first half of chapter four of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway).

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 4, On Certain Modern Writers and the Institution of the Family (Part 2) This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's chapter is the second half of chapter four of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway).

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) 
This week's chapter: Chapter 5, On Lying In Bed

This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's chapter is chapter five of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway).

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book)
This week's chapter: Chapter 6, On Running After One's Hat

This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to). This week's special guest is novelist and Babylon Bee writer Frank J. Fleming, follow him on X: https://x.com/IMAO_

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book)
This week's chapter: Chapter 8, The Medical Mistake (We skipped Cheese and will be making it the final chapter of the series)
This is Chesterton's Gateway. The casual Chesterton commentary podcast with Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine, making Chesterton accessible to everyone (or at least trying to).
This week's chapter is chapter eight of Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Ga...

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This week's book: Chesterton's Gateway (the book) This week's chapter: Chapter 12, The Drift From Domesticity

(We are skipping Orthodoxy Chapters and saving them for when we do Orthodoxy, and saving Cheese for last.)

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