Dale was born in a devout Baptist home. On his honeymoon in Rome, while first reading G. K. Chesterton, he began his journey, without knowing it, to the Catholic Church. Dale is the founder and president of the American Chesterton Society.
Chuck is a life-long Catholic. He says he is a victim of the ’60s, causing him to drift from his faith. The writings of Chesterton brought him back to his Catholic faith. Chuck is a history professor at Normandale College and the actor who portrays G.K. Chesterton on The Apostle of Common Sense television series.