Chesterton's Gateway
Hosted by Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine · Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine
4.9from 56 ratings
- 60
- Episodes
- 17
- Transcribed
- 56
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About 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.
- Publisher
- Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine
- Category
- arts · religion & spirituality
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 6 Apr 2025
- Latest episode
- 12 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
17 of 60 episodes have a transcript.
12 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Toy Theatre| Chesterton Essays ep. 59
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How I Found the Superman | Chesterton Essays ep. 58
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The Fallacy of Success | Chesterton Essays ep. 57
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The Toy Theatre| Chesterton Essays ep. 59
Published 12 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] It's just you can do what makes you happy, most happy. And it's interesting that, to his mind, what would be closest to pure pleasure would be something that a child takes delight in. Yeah. All right, we got more dots, so let's see what happens here. Meanwhile, the philosophy of toy theaters is worth anyone's consideration. All the essential morals which modern men need to learn could be deduced from this toy. Artistically considered, it reminds us of the main principle of art, the principle which is in most danger of being forgotten in our time. I mean the fact that art consists of limitation, the fact that art is limitation. […]
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