Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine

Chesterton's Gateway

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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...

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Ethan Nicolle and Michael Grumbine

Episodes

Authority And The Adventurer part 5 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.55 16.06.2026 44:36

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: Authority And The Adventurer (Chapter 9, part 5 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-SIXTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin...

Authority And The Adventurer part 4 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.54 09.06.2026 39:24

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: Authority And The Adventurer (Chapter 9, part 4 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-FIFTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin...

Authority And The Adventurer part 3 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.53 01.06.2026 40:30

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: Authority And The Adventurer (Chapter 9, part 3 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-FOURTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevi...

Authority And The Adventurer part 2 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.52 26.05.2026 47:54

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: Authority And The Adventurer (Chapter 9, part 2 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-THIRD episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin...

Authority And The Adventurer part 1 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.51 11.05.2026 44:12

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: Authority And The Adventurer (Chapter 9, part 1 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-SECOND episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevi...

The Romance of Orthodoxy part 4 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.50 04.05.2026 46:49

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Romance of Orthodoxy (Chapter 8, part 4 of 4) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTY-FIRST episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spe...

The Romance of Orthodoxy part 3 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.49 27.04.2026 52:41

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Romance of Orthodoxy (Chapter 8, part 3 of 4) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the THIRTIETH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spence...

The Romance of Orthodoxy part 2 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.48 20.04.2026 31:43

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Romance of Orthodoxy (Chapter 8, part 2 of 4) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-NINTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spe...

The Romance of Orthodoxy part 1 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.47 13.04.2026 35:14

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 7, part 1 of 4) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-EIGHTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spenc...

The Eternal Revolution part 5 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.46 06.04.2026 45:56

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 6, part 5 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-SEVENTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spen...

The Eternal Revolution part 4 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.45 30.03.2026 34:24

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 6, part 4 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-SIXTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spence...

The Eternal Revolution part 3 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.44 23.03.2026 53:03

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 6, part 3 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-FIFTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spence...

The Eternal Revolution part 2 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.43 16.03.2026 44:18

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 6, part 2 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY-FOURTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spenc...

The Eternal Revolution part 1 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.42 09.03.2026 51:37

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Eternal Revolution (Chapter 6, part 1 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY THIRD episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Spence...

The Paradoxes of Christianity part 5 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.41 02.03.2026 43:01

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Paradoxes of Christianity (Chapter 5, part 5 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTY SECOND episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevi...

The Paradoxes of Christianity part 4 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.40 24.02.2026 46:42

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Paradoxes of Christianity (Chapter 5, part 3 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the TWENTIETH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Sp...

The Paradoxes of Christianity part 3 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.39 16.02.2026 37:55

The Paradoxes of Christianity part 2 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.38 09.02.2026 38:10

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Paradoxes of Christianity (Chapter 5, part 2 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the NINTEENTH episode in that 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). Special thanks to Kevin Sp...

The Winter Feast (Christmas Special) | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.38 22.12.2025 56:02

This week's chapter: The Winter Feast (essay) We are taking a break from Orthodoxy to read a Christmas essay, then we will be on break until mid to late January. 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). Get Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's Gateway), the per...

The Paradoxes of Christianity part 1 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.37 15.12.2025 52:33

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Paradoxes of Christianity (Chapter 5, part 1 of 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the NINTEENTH episode in that 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). Follow Dale Ahlquist's Societ...

The Flag of the World part 4 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.36 08.12.2025 59:06

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Flag of the World (Chapter 4 part 4) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the EIGHTEENTH episode in that 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). Get Ethan's book (also called Chesterto...

The Flag of the World part 3 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.35 01.12.2025 59:49

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Flag of the World (Chapter 4 part 3) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the SEVENTEENTH episode in that 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). Get Ethan's book (also called Chestert...

The Flag of the World part 2 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.34 24.11.2025 48:27

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Flag of the World (Chapter 4 part 2) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the SIXTEENTH episode in that 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). Get Ethan's book (also called Chesterton...

The Flag of the World part 1 | Chesterton's Orthodoxy | Ep.33 17.11.2025 52:00

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Flag of the World (Chapter 4 part 1) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the FIFTEENTH episode in that 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). Get Ethan's book (also called Chesterton's...

The Ethics of Elf Land Part 5 with Dale Ahlquist | Orthodoxy | Ep.32 10.11.2025 54:12

Current book: Orthodoxy This week's chapter: The Ethics of Elf Land (Chapter 3 part 5) If you are reading along with us in Orthodoxy, this is the FOURTEENTH episode in that 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). Follow Dale Ahlquist's Society of Gilbert...