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Daybreak: Joy, Rocket Ships, and the Battle of the Freds
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Daybreak: Joy, Rocket Ships, and the Battle of the Freds

From Christ’s command to “abide in my love” to strange galaxies, classic radio legends, and a spirited debate over which Fred truly ruled the airwaves

This morning on Daybreak from Chesterton Radio in Atchison, Kansas, we begin with the radiant joy of John 15:9–11 — Christ’s invitation not merely to happiness, but to a deeper and abiding delight rooted in gratitude, wonder, and love.

Then we launch into the delightfully unexpected world of Chesterton in Space! — a science fiction collection filled with cosmic imagination, philosophical adventure, mysterious signals, and the spirit of old radio wonder. Could G.K. Chesterton have loved rocket ships? This episode makes the case.

Finally, the studio erupts into cheerful controversy with our latest radio debate:
Which Fred Is Best?
Fred Allen. Fred MacMurray. Fred Gwynne. Fredric March.
Comedy, drama, wit, gravitas, and unforgettable voices collide in one of the most entertaining conversations yet on Daybreak.

Plus:

  • Benedictine College campus updates

  • Finals week atmosphere in Atchison

  • Spring weather across northeast Kansas

  • Baroque saxophones, bookstore pride, and local life on the plains

Classic Radio. Great Books. Timeless Stories.


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