Have You Ever Read...?
Have You Ever Read...? is a podcast about books. Not just any books but Christian books. Once a month, Jean Kabasomi interviews an ordinary Christian about a book that has had a huge impact on their life or ministry.
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📱 Think memorizing Bible verses is just for Sunday school kids or your super-spiritual aunt? Think again. In this episode, we’re breaking down the book How to Memorize the Bible: Fast & Easy—and trust us, it’s a game changer.
We’re talking: 🔥 Simple hacks to memorize Scripture (even if you’re “bad at memorizing”) 🧠 Why your brain can do this—yes, even yours 📅 How to fit it into real life (hello, busy schedule)
If you’ve eve...
A tribute to an influential Old Testament scholar who has returned to the Lord.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Bruggemann
Theology of the Old Testament by Walter Bruggemann
Alphabet of Faith: Prophetic Prayers for a Chaotic World by Walter Bruggemann
Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2027 (Lausanne Young Leaders Congress)
Unpacking the art of preaching with a Christ centred message to a broken culture in the power of the Spirit
Links Mentioned
Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Scepticism by Timothy Keller
The Paradoxes of Preaching - John Stott Sermon
The Anointing: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow by R.T. Kendall
Have you Ever Read The Anointing by RT Kendall? Podcast Episode 1
Have you Ever Read The Anointing by RT Kendall? Podcast Epi...
A conversation about what it means to fully apply grace 'post salvation', the issues facing the Church, a framework for disagreement and a testimony about taking small steps of faith with God.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
Times Article - Gen Z half as likely as their parents to be atheists
Leadership hacks woven with a testimony of the goodness and faithfulness of God, thorough the eyes of a female founder of a billion dollar L'Oreal brand.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Lent Podcast Episode: 40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole with Denise Chaney
Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable by Jamie Kern Lima
Worthy: How to Believe You are Enough and Transform Your Life by Jamie Kern Lima
The perfect guide to simplifying your prayer life.
Links mentioned in this episode
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor
Redeeming Your Time - Podcast Episode
The Bible in One Year - Podcast Episode
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Prepping for 2025 - Devotional
How to Pray - Prayer Toolkit (I called it a toolkit in the podcast but it's actually a toolshed)
Have you ever wanted to read the Bible in a year or three? This is the perfect book for you.
Links mentioned in this episode
The Bible in One Year - A Commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel - Hardback Book
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel - NIV Bible and Commentary Hardback Book
The Bible in One Year - A Commentary by Nicky and Pippa Gumbel - App
The Bible with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel - Bible.com Bible Reading Plan
Two friends chatting about true conversion and carnal Christianity.
Links mentioned in the episode:
The Gospel Call and True Conversion by Paul Washer
The Gospel’s Power and Message by Paul Washer
Gospel Assurance and Warnings by Paul Washer
Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
State of the Great Commission - Lausanne Report
To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com
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Two friends chatting about understanding 'life after life after death' in the New Jerusalem aka heaven.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
Being Fully Human - Dr Chris' Tedx Talk
Evangelical Upspring Will Replace Fading Anglicanism - Dr Chris' article in The Times (subscription required)
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
Connect with Chris - w...
Two new friends chatting about a theology of work, rest and heaven!
Links mentioned in this episode
Garden City by John Mark Comer
Believers in Business Conference
Practicing the Way (there is a Rule of Life builder here)
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
Every Good Endeavour by Tim Keller
Two friends talking about the importance of fasting through the lens of Lent
Links mentioned in this episode:
40 Days of Decrease by Alicia Britt Chole
Redeeming Your Time By Jordan Raynor - Book
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor with Hannah-rose Russell (pt.1) - Podcast Episode
Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor with Hannah-rose Russell (pt.2)- Podcast Episode
A property entrepreneur chats about the importance of emulating Christ in our friendships and the South Asian Church in the United Kingdom.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Best of Friends by Phil Knox
The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith with Your Friends by Phil Knox
Two Oxford MBAs chatting about trusting in God in the midst of difficulty and uncertainty.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
Believers in Business Conference 2024
Garden City by John Mark Comer
The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness by Tim Keller
To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com
Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional
Two Christians talking a bit about 'politics'.
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Issues Facing Christians Today by John Stott
When the Wind Blows by Raymond Briggs
Click here for more information about The Centre for Cultural Witness
Seen and Unseen Online Magazine
Dealing with Death at Christmas by Jean Kabasomi (Article published in Seen and Unseen in December 2023)
Two friends chatting about a series of personal Holy Spirit encounters on campus.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Good Morning, Holy Spirit - Benny Hinn
Have You Ever Read Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer?
The Seven Spirits of God - Chris Reed
Open my Eyes Lord - Gary Oates
Have You Ever Read The Practice of the Presence of the Lord by Brother Lawrence
A missionary still reflecting on the importance of the anointing.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Anointing - R. T. Kendall
There Were Two Trees in the Garden - Rick Joyner
The Vision - Rick Joyner
The Harvest - Rick Joyner
The Journey Begins - Rick Joyner
Overcoming Evil in the Last Days - Rick Joyner
Connect with Pastor Margaret:
Facebook - Margaret Chinda Pierre
Instagram - margaretstanleypierre
TikTok - margaretstanpierr...
A missionary reflects on the importance of the anointing.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Anointing - R. T. Kendall
Discerning the Voice of God - Priscilla Shirer
Have You Ever Read Discerning the Voice of God? - Podcast Episode
Connect with Pastor Margaret:
Facebook - Margaret Chinda Pierre
Instagram - margaretstanleypierre
TikTok - margaretstanpierre
Facebook - Quivers Foundation
To find out more about Jean visit - ww...
Two friends still talking about productivity and redeeming their time.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Hannah-rose's blog - Inspire Truth
Redeeming Your Time - Jordan Raynor
Called to Create - Jordan Raynor
Messy Grace - Caleb Kaltenbach
The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Bloom
Out of Egypt Trilogy - Connilyn Cossette
When the Day Comes - Gabrielle Meyer
First Date - Krista McGee
To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasom...
Two friends talking about productivity and redeeming their time.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Hannah-rose's blog - Inspire Truth
Redeeming Your Time - Jordan Raynor
What's Best Next - Matt Perman
At Your Best - Carey Nieuwhof
Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional
To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com
Two friends musing over the simplicity of entering the presence of God.
Links to the books mentioned in the podcast:
The Practice of the Presence of God - Brother Lawrence
A Short and Easy Method of Prayer - Madame Guyon
My All for Him - Basilea Schilnk
To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com
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