PWJ: S2E27 – AA – Dale Ahlquist
It has been my desire for a while to introduce the listeners to other members of the Inklings, as well as authors who greatly influenced Lewis. Today we look at G.K. Chesterton and our special guest who will be introducing us to this great man is renowned Chesterton scholar and champion, Dale Ahlquist.
S2E28: “After Hours” with Dale Ahlquist (Download)
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00:30 – Why we’re talking about G.K. Chesterton
02:02 – Introduction of Dale Ahlquist
03:13 – The drink-of-the-week (and GKC’s favourites)
04:13 – The quote-of-the-week
04:45 – How did you first encounter G.K. Chesterton?
09:00 – What are some of your favourite Chesterton aphorisms?
09:44 – Who was Chesterton?
12:49 – What was his faith background?
16:27 – What was his dynamic with his wife, Frances?
21:24 – What kinds of things did he write and what were some of his most famous works?
24:24 – What was The Everlasting Man about and why did it have such an effect on Lewis?
26:41 – Why is Chesterton not better known?
29:05 – How should people go about starting to read Chesterton?
30:39 – What tips do you have for someone reading Orthodoxy for the first time?
32:10 – Which biography will give you the best sense for the man himself?
33:28 – What do you think of the decision not to open Chesterton’s cause for Sainthood?
37:37 – Is it true that Chesterton inspired Michael Collins and Mohandas Gandhi?
40:17 – How can listeners find out more about The Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton?
42:28 – Book giveaway information