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Ex Umbris
by St Isidore Chesterton Academy
Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett discuss various theological, philosophical, and literary topics in a way that corresponds to the four-year, four-theme structure of the Chesterton Academy. We hope it will be a useful resource for students, parents, and even other teachers.
Episodes
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15 Abraham's Call to Obedience
Abraham was 99 years old when God appeared to him with a clear message: "I am God Almighty. Walk before me and be blameless." Abraham's response was to bow down before God, showing that he was ready to let God be in control of his life. God then changed Abram's name to Abraham, which means…
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14 Keith Session Sept 25/25
"Abraham's Covenant - A Journey of Faith"- Connections between Abraham's covenant and the Pascal Mystery- How Christ fulfills the covenant as priest, king, and victim- Our call to respond to God's dialogue in our own livesDr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore…
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13 Keith Session Sept 18/25
Why Is the Night Sky Dark? Exploring Olbers' Paradox Through a Classical Lens In this episode, we tackle one of astronomy's most intriguing questions: Why is the night sky dark? What seems like a simple observation actually leads us into Olbers' Paradox, a centuries-old puzzle that reveals...
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12 Kings, Treasures, and True Separation: Understanding Abram's Victory
In this engaging biblical study, we explore the profound story of Abram's rescue of Lot and his encounter with the mysterious king Melchizedek. This lesson examines the difference between worldly separation (lording over others) and holy separation (being set apart for God's purposes). Key Topics...
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11 Keith Session
"The 318 Warriors: How Ancient Wisdom Guides Modern Faith"Join Dr. Brett Fawcett for an incredible journey through one of the most fascinating stories in Genesis and discover how it connects to a pivotal moment in Christian history! This isn't your typical Bible study - it's an adventure through...
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10 Keith Session: The Tower of Babel
The Tower of Babel - Ancient Lessons for Modern TimesThis video explores the biblical story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11 and its relevance to modern society. Key points include: The ancient desire for a unified world with one language The story of Babel as a cautionary tale about human...
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09 Keith Session: The Table of Nations Genesis 10
In this engaging video, Dr. Brett Fawcett dives into Genesis 10 from the Bible, commonly known as "The Table of Nations." He reveals that this chapter is far more than just a list of names – it's actually a fascinating prequel to human history.Dr. Fawcett explains how Genesis 10 provides crucial...
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08 Keith Session: "Noah's Fall: Lessons on Virtue and Vice from Genesis 9"
This video discusses the biblical story of Noah's drunkenness from Genesis 9- The speaker analyzes the passage and its implications for modern life- Main themes include: 1. The dangers of drunkenness 2. Family discord and its long-lasting effects 3. The importance of seeking peace through...
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07 Keith Sessions: "Love Covers a Multitude of Sins"
This reflection by Dr. Fawcett explores the story of Noah and his sons, drawing parallels between Noah's experience and Adam's in the Garden of Eden. Both narratives involve themes of sin, nakedness, and shame, highlighting humanity's ongoing struggle with temptation. The episode focuses on Ham's...
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06 Keith Session: "Noah's Ark: A Flood of Blessings in Disguise"
This video explores the biblical story of Noah's Ark, drawing parallels between the flood and personal transformation. Dr. Brett Fawcett discusses how God's "punishments" can be viewed as gifts, using his own experience in seminary as an example. He delves into the symbolism of the ark, the…
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05 Keith Session: "The Ark of Faith: Remembering God's Covenant"
This video features a lecture on March 13/25 on the biblical story of Noah's Ark, exploring its deeper spiritual meanings and connections to Christian theology. The Dr. Gerard Mclarney discusses:- The symbolism of the Ark as a place of salvation and intimacy with God- The significance of God...
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04 Keith Session: "Noah's Ark: Finding Peace in the Flood of Life"
Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded March 11/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. Dive into the profound symbolism of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood in this insightful lecture by Dr. Fawcett. Discover how the story...
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03 Keith Sessions: "Noah's Ark: A Cosmic Temple of Divine Order and Mercy"
Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 27/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. Let's explore the profound connection between daily rituals and spiritual meaning, using Noah's Ark as a central metaphor. Dr....
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02 Keith Sessions: "Building an Ark: Finding Heaven on Earth"
Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 20/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. In this insightful talk, we explore the deeper spiritual symbolism of Noah's Ark beyond just a boat carrying animals. Dr. Brett...
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01 Keith Session: "Divine Patience and Spiritual Warfare": Exploring Genesis 6
Introducing our "Keith Sessions" named after Gilbert Keith Chesterton. This one was recorded February 13/25 as a Reflection for our SILC Chesterton Academy students. In this theological exploration, we delve into Genesis 6 and its mysterious account of the Nephilim, examining three different...
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67 Numbers
Drawing from figures like Pythagoras and Platinus, Dr. Mclarney and Dr. Fawcett discuss the philosophical and theological underpinnings of these subjects, emphasizing the concept of unity as a foundational principle. They explain how arithmetic begins with the monad and multiplicity, geometry…
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66 "The Flood" Part 1
In this episode of the Ex Umbris podcast, Scholar McLarney (Dr. Gerard Mclarney) and Schoolman Fawcett (Dr. Brett Fawcett), teachers at the Chesterton Academy of St. Isidore Learning Centre, dive deep into the symbolic meaning of Noah's Ark. They explore the dimensions and materials of the ark as...
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65 Genesis 5, The First Litany of the Saints
Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett from St. Isidore Chesterton Academy explore Genesis 5, a genealogy from Adam to Noah. They analyze the meanings of the names and their sequence to uncover a hidden narrative of faith and decline. The speakers discuss how the choices of individuals in…
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64 To Save the Phenomena: Classical Education and the History of Science
The classical model of education required students to read Ptolemy's work on astronomy. Does Ptolemy have anything to teach us in a post-Copernican world? Schoolman Fawcett says "yes!" In this episode, he will discuss Ptolemy's understanding of physical science with Scholarch McLarney and how…
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63 Allegorical Kite Interpretation
In this episode of “Ex Umbris” podcast we are discussing the allegorical interpretation of a song, “Luskentyre," by the band Lapwing. The discussion explores how classical Catholic education approaches literary analysis, emphasizing the inherent meaning in creation reflecting God's logos. Let's...
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62 The Grammar of Reality: Realism, Nominalism and Exegesis
In this podcast episode, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Brett Fawcett discuss a classical approach to interpreting the world, including scripture, art, and nature. They emphasize exegesis, drawing meaning out of a text, rather than isogesis, reading meaning into it. They explore the concept of the...
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61 Gospel of Mark (Selective Mutism Part 2)
Are you struggling to hear God's voice in your life? Do you ever feel like you're speaking when you should be silent, or staying silent when you should be speaking up?This episode of the ExUmbris Podcast explores the theme of silence and speech in the Gospel of Mark. Join us as we examine the...
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60 Exploring Ontological Arguments
In this episode of the Ex Umbris podcast, Dr. Gerard McLarney and Dr. Fawcett delve into the ontological argument for the existence of God, tracing its development from Anselm through to Kant, Hegel, and modern interpretations. They discuss its philosophical implications, its challenges, and the...
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59 Selective Mutism in the Gospel of Mark
Explore an intriguing aspect of Jesus' behavior in the Gospel of Mark - his moments of silence during crucial events. This podcast examines instances where Jesus remains quiet when we might expect him to speak, particularly during his trial before crucifixion. We'll discuss possible…
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58 Psalm 51 Part Two
Welcome back, listeners! Today we're continuing our exploration of Psalm 51, one of the most powerful and moving psalms in the Bible. In our last episode, we began unpacking the rich layers of meaning in this ancient prayer of repentance attributed to King David. In this episode, we'll be diving...
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57 Psalm 51 Part One
We are back...finally... Season 3 launch. Start up for teachers is NO JOKE! This podcast explores the rich symbolism and theological depth of Psalm 51, a powerful prayer of repentance attributed to King David. Our esteemed Dr. Duo discuss how Psalm 51 connects to Old Testament rituals like the…
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56 The Scoop on Detective Stories Part 2
Part 2! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the Biblical and...
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55 The Scoop on Detective Stories Discussions with Dr. Christopher Chan
Part 1 here first! Can the riddle of the universe be solved? The mystery genre holds out hope that it can be. Dr. Christopher Chan, international goodwill ambassador for Agathachristie.com and contributing editor to Gilbert Magazine, joins Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett to discuss the...
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54 St. Anselm's Ontological Argument: Explain and Revisited
Can you know that God exists just by thinking about what the word "God" means? Anselm suggests that--with the help of God's grace--perhaps you can. Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett discuss what the "ontological argument" of the Proslogion says (and doesn't say) and how to respond to the...
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53: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 2
In part 1, we sketched out the context of this passage in John 4. Here we continue our discussion of Christ’s Basilikos as a type of Adam and as well a New Adam and the significance of his descent in light of Christ’s descent into this world. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers...
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52: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 1
Episode 52: The Descent of Christ's Basilikos Part 1 Perhaps the most overlooked passage in John’s Gospel (4:43-54), the story of Jesus’s second sign and the Royal Official (basilikos), stand as a microcosm of the drama of salvation history. Jesus’s mission of descent and ascent, mirrored by the...
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51 Pursuit of St. Anselm
Anselm is famous for (among other things) his ontological argument for God's existence in his book, the Proslogion, but what often gets missed is that the Proslogion isn't about Anselm coming up with a great argument: it's about God revealing who He is to Anselm. In this episode, Schoolman…
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50: Psalm 118 Part 2
Part 2 Residing at the center of the Psalter, which in many ways is the heart of the Bible, is Psalm 118. In this two part discussion, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcet, delve into the mysteries contained within this compelling and dramatic call to praise. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett...
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49: Psalm 118 Part 1: A dramatic call to Praise
Residing at the center of the Psalter, which in many ways is the heart of the Bible, is Psalm 118. In this two part discussion, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcet, delve into the mysteries contained within this compelling and dramatic call to praise. Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett...
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48 Hegel and St. Irenaeus Part 2
Hegel and St. Irenaeus: Progress and History The ideas of history and progress infuse many contemporary discussions. Commonly issued phrases such as “being on the right side of history” or “in this new era of progress” tacitly assume there is a beginning, middle, and end of history. But where…
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47 Part 1 Hegel and St. Irenaeus: Progress and History
The ideas of history and progress infuse many contemporary discussions. Commonly issued phrases such as “being on the right side of history” or “in this new era of progress” tacitly assume there is a beginning, middle, and end of history. But where does this notion come from? A debt of gratitude…
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46 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist Part 3
Part 3 of 3 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly...
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45 Part 2 How "substance" helps us understand the Eucharist
Part 2 of 3 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly...
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44 How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist Part 1
How “Substance” Helps Us Understand the Eucharist (and Everything Else) The idea of “substance” may seem a bit insubstantial, but getting a handle on this relatively simple idea not only unlocks what is (and isn’t!) happening in transubstantiation, but also helps us think correctly about…
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43 Video Games: Refined Art, Noble Sport or Superfluous Pastime?
Countless students and adults alike enjoy video games but what exactly are they? A benign form of recreation, high art, engaging sport, or simply an egregious waste of time? Scholark McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett consider the gaming phenomenon in light of Plato's Gorgias, while considering the...
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42 Bread: The Most Important Thing in Human history?
In response to an extremely genuine and earnest student request, Scholarch McLarney and Schoolman Fawcett look at the "grammar of bread" through the lens of anthropology, history, theology, and Scripture. They consider its role in the rise of civilization, the symbolism involved in the process of...
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41 What Does "Ex Umbris" Mean, Anyways?
It seems fitting for a podcast on classical Catholic education to have a Latin name, but what exactly does "ex umbris" actually mean? Not just, "How would you say it in English?", but, "Once you've translated it, what is it telling us?" In this episode, Schoolman Fawcett, Latin teacher at...
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40 Philosophy of Knitting
Knitting involves more than meets the eye. When some in the McLarney household sought to delve deeper into the art, they went to the library, bringing home a book featuring not just techniques on threading, but a guide advocating a philosophy for dismantling all of systems on inequality. Here in...
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39 Culture of Life and Death
Prior to entering into the Promised Land, Moses presents Israel with stark choices, the path of life and that of death. Echoing Moses' exhortation to "choose life" and the Covenant rather than Canaan, St. Pope John Paul II presents contemporary men and women with the culture of life, and culture…
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38 Abolition of Man Part 3
In this third segment on Abolition of Man, Dr. Pinkoski explores the Part 3 of Lewis’s work, considering Lewis’s argument that the Conditioners who reshape morality engage in social engineering inspirited not only by animal instincts but also by preternatural forces. Seemingly mundane educational...
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37 Abolition of Man Part 2
Episode 37 picks up directly where we left off, discussing Abolition of Man with Dr. Pinkoski, elaborating upon the Tao, a shared moral heritage which connects our reason, passions, and sentiments to reality. Here we delve into the implications of shaping society outside of the “the Way,” as...
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36 Abolition of Man Part 1
This episode, the first of three discussing Abolition of Man with Dr. Nathan Pinkoski, a former EICS student and current Assistant Professor of Humanities at the Hamilton Center at the University of Florida, considers why it should be viewed as one of the great dystopian texts of the 20th…
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35 Narnia and Catholicism
C.S. Lewis's Narnia, a well-loved series, presents fascinating portrayals of Christian themes. This episode delves into elements of the Lion, Witch, and Wardrobe that correlate closely with Catholicism while also considering Lewis's and Tolkien's approaches to myth, faith, and creative writing....
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34 Country Music and Classical Education
Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett are teachers at St. Isidore ONLINE Chesterton Academy in Sherwood Park, AB Canada. SILC Chesterton Academy is a classical curriculum that combines a broad, liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the development of Christian virtues and an...
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33 Unreeling Unearth: Hoizer and Dante Discussed
Unreeling Unearth: Hoizer and Dante Discussed First conceived during pandemic lockdowns, the recently released album Unreal Unearth by Hoizer, with songs like Francesca and Eat Your Young, plays on themes from Dante's Inferno. Schoolman Fawcett and Scholark McLarney unfurl some of the allusions...
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Dr. Gerard McLarney and Mr. Brett Fawcett discuss various theological, philosophical, and literary topics in a way that corresponds to the four-year, four-theme structure of the Chesterton Academy. We hope it will be a useful resource for students, parents, and even other teachers.
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