It’s one of the most influential books in Christian history — but here’s the twist: Augustine wasn’t European. He was African. ✨ Born in what is now Algeria, Augustine shaped theology, philosophy, and Western thought more than almost anyone (except Jesus and Paul)… yet most Africans (and honestly, most Christians) have no idea he’s part of our heritage. In this episode, I’m diving into Part 1 (Books 1–5) of City of God — where Augustine begins unpacking his massive response to the fall of Rome and what it means for faith, empire, and where our ultimate loyalty lies. 🏛️🔥 If you’ve ever overlooked how deeply an African mind shaped the very foundations of Christian theology, this episode might surprise you. 🌍💭 Maybe it’s time we return to Augustine — not just as a historical figure, but as a voice the modern Church has forgotten to listen to. 🕊️ What if in rediscovering his words, we also rediscover something we’ve been missing? 🎙️ Links mentioned in this episode City of God by St Augustine of Hippo  The Ninety-Five Theses and Other Writings by Martin Luther   Confessions by St Augustine of Hippo Jesus Spoke Their Language - Do We? Devotional  Grieving a Suicide by Albert Y Hsu   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok  

In this solo episode, I’m diving into his big idea: that calling isn’t just one moment of destiny 💡—it’s something that unfolds across six different seasons of life. From 👶 childhood (bonding) to 🧠 adolescence (learning), 💼 early career (serving), 🛠️ mid-career (creating), 🎁 late career (giving), and 🕊 transition (leaving)… each stage has its own beauty, challenges, and invitations. I’ll share my takeaways on why this framework hit me, what it means for anyone wrestling with purpose right now, and how it might help you see your season differently. 🌱 So—are you living in your season of calling? Let’s talk. 🎙️   Links mentioned in this episode  The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life - Brian Sanders The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey and Sean Covey   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok

It’s short, but wow… it hurts (in the best way). This little allegory walks us through the messy, dramatic, and heartbreakingly human lives of Saul, David, and Absalom — and asks the question: How do you respond… when you’ve been hurt? 💔➡️💪 In this episode, we unpack the book’s raw lessons on humility, betrayal, and spiritual authority 🙏, why it still hits hard for anyone navigating church hurt or toxic leadership 🚩, and how sometimes the most powerful move… is dropping the spear instead of throwing it.   Links mentioned in this episode  A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast The Bait of Satan by John Bevere  Five Wealth Secrets 96% of Us Don't Know by Craig Hill  Like a Mighty Wind by Mel Tari The Path by Rick Joyner   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok  

📱 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 ever wanted to know more Bible off the top of your head—or just be that person who actually remembers verses in conversation—this episode is for you. 👀 Listen now and start hiding God’s Word in your heart (without it feeling like homework).   Links mentioned in this episode: How to Memorize the Bible: Fast & Easy by Adam Houge Berea app - Duolingo but Bible   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok  

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 Lausanne Congress 2024 Fourth Younger Leaders Gathering 2027 (Lausanne Young Leaders Congress) The Bible Society's Quiet Revival Report Grit by Angela Duckworth  A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson  How God Became King by Tom Wright Mirror to the Church: Resurrecting Faith after Genocide in Rwanda by Emmanuel Katangole Christ among the Classes: The Rich, the Poor, and the Mission of the Church by Al Tizon   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok    

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 Episode 2 Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges  Have you Ever Read Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges? Podcast Episode Overcoming Laziness Pt.1 - YouVersion Devotional    To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok    

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  Holy Trinity Clapham (HTC) Alpha  Focus  Times Article - Gen Z half as likely as their parents to be atheists  Total Forgiveness by R.T Kendall  Forgive by Tim Keller Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom  Have You Ever Read...? Podcast Episode - Hiding Place  Reason for God by Tim Keller The Prodigal Prophet by Tim Keller Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Confronting Christianity: 12 Hard Questions for the World's Largest Religion by Rebecca McLaughlin The Cross of Christ by John Stott A War of Loves by David Bennett Working without Wilting by Jago Wynne 100% Christianity by Jago Wynne          

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 Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Craig Groeschel Jamie Kern Lima Episode:  Q&A with Jamie Kern Lima: Leading with Authenticity   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok  

The perfect guide to simplifying your prayer life. Links mentioned in this episode How to Pray by Pete Grieg Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor Redeeming Your Time - Podcast Episode  The Bible in One Year - Podcast Episode Called by Jonny Gumbel  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) The Practice of the Presence - Podcast Episode The Hiding Place - Podcast Episode    To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok

Have You Ever Read....? is a book review podcast for Christian books. Each month the podcast takes a deep dive into a book that has had a life changing impact on the guest or the host (me, Jean!) This month, I take a deep dive into Nicky and Pippa Gumbel’s practical 365 daily devotional

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  Lausanne Congress Sessions   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Contact Jean - jean@jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional  Connect with Jean on LinkedIn, Instagram, Tiktok  

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) Heaven by Randy Alcorn  The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Connect with Chris - www. wadibia.co.uk   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional   

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  Praxis Labs  Practicing the Way (there is a Rule of Life builder here) Practicing the Way Podcast Heaven by Randy Alcorn Rule of Life Every Moment Holy The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Every Good Endeavour by Tim Keller Gently and Lowly by Dane Ortlund Connect with Tamanno on LinkedIn    To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional 

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 Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer- Book Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer with Rachel Van Pelt - Podcast Episode The Bereavement Journey - A course for anyone who has been bereaved at any time in any way The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence - Book The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence with Jeremy Sackey - Podcast Episode Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby God's Smuggler by Brother Andrew Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad by John Eldredge Resilient by John Eldredge The Final Quest by Rick Joyner The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala Unlikely Grace by Denise Chaney Denise's website - https://www.narratuscreative.com/   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional 

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 Evangelical Alliance  Faith Driven Entrepreneur The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren  Story Bearer: How to Share Your Faith with Your Friends by Phil Knox God on Mute by Pete Greig How to Pray by Pete Greig Crazy Love by Francis Chan The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom https://www.dmkw.co.uk/ Dayalan Mahesan - LinkedIn  Dayalan Mahesan - Instagram Dayalan Mahesan - Facebook To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional 

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  Crazy Love by Francis Chan 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 Podcasts by Seen & Unseen  Dealing with Death at Christmas by Jean Kabasomi (Article published in Seen and Unseen in December 2023)  London Institute of Contemporary Christianity (LICC) Thank God it's Monday by Mark Greene Thank God it's Monday - Podcast Issues Facing Christians Today LICC Podcast  What's so Amazing about Grace by Philip Yancy  Young Men and the Fire by Norman Maclean   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional   

Two friends chatting about a series of personal Holy Spirit encounters on campus. Links mentioned in the episode:  Good Morning, Holy Spirit - Benny Hinn The Cheerful Business Club 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 The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts - Gary Chapman He Gave Gifts Unto Men - Kenneth Hagin  This Present Darkness - Frank Peretetti Connect with Jo:  Click Here to Book a Complementary Clarifying Strategy Call  YouTube: Josephine Owusu Strategist Website: https://www.theowusucollective.com/ LinkedIn: Josephine Owusu Instagram:  Iamjosephineowusu  Grace Stationary To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional 

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 - margaretstanpierre Facebook - Quivers Foundation   To find out more about Jean visit - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional 

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 - www.jeankabasomi.com Click here to sign-up to Jean's Weekly Devotional