Book · 2010 · Religion
Ecclesiastes
Why Everything Matters
Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken has been mentioned in 10 episodes across 8 podcasts (4 episodes recommend it and 6 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by George Kamel (2 episodes), Dr John Delony (1 episode) and Charlie Kirk (1 episode) on The Ramsey Show (3 episodes), No Stupid Questions (1 episode) and The Charlie Kirk Show (1 episode).
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- episodes recommend it
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It's brought me a lot of comfort because the way things are lately it's been pretty weird, pretty scary.
Questions about Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken
Who recommends Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken on podcasts?
George Kamel (2 episodes) and Dr John Delony (1 episode) have recommended Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken on podcasts. In all, 8 people brought it up across 8 podcasts (2 people recommended it).
Which podcasts mention Ecclesiastes the most?
The Ramsey Show (3 episodes), No Stupid Questions (1 episode), The Charlie Kirk Show (1 episode), The Daily Stoic (1 episode) and The Tim Ferriss Show (1 episode), among 8 podcasts in all.
Is Ecclesiastes recommended, or only discussed?
Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken was recommended in 4 episodes and discussed without a recommendation in 6 episodes, as of 2026-11-13.
What do people say about Ecclesiastes?
Mentioned on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von (2026-04-20): "It's brought me a lot of comfort because the way things are lately it's been pretty weird, pretty scary."
When was Ecclesiastes last mentioned on a podcast?
Ecclesiastes by Philip Graham Ryken was last discussed on The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday on 2026-11-13.
What they say about it
- Reminds that everything is meaningless“everything is meaningless”3
- Nothing new under the sun“no new thing under the sun”2
The best things said about it
If you're going through an existential crisis, it'll help you reveal what matters.
Read the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible because this is a tale as old as time, and Solomon did it bigger and better than anyone else, and he has the best message for you at the end of it.
It's one of my favorites for to remind myself that everything is meaningless.
There is no new thing under the sun.
Ryan Holiday The Daily Stoic · Nov 2026 There's a whole book in the Jewish Bible called Ecclesiastes that basically makes this point.
Tucker Carlson The Tucker Carlson Show · Jul 2024 Where and when it comes up
How it comes up
8 people who brought it up
Why people recommend it
Ecclesiastes is a biblical book reflecting on the meaning of life, wisdom, and human mortality, traditionally attributed to King Solomon. Dr. John Delony recommended it on The Ramsey Show as a valuable read for anyone experiencing an existential crisis, noting that its core message reveals what truly matters and that everything is meaningless. George Kamel also recommended the book on the same podcast, describing it as a timeless tale with a powerful message for young people seeking perspective on money and happiness, and noting that he uses it as a personal reminder that everything is meaningless and to appreciate the present. Additionally, a caller named Quinn mentioned the book on This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von, sharing a verse that brought comfort during uncertain times. On The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday cited Ecclesiastes to emphasize that human experiences and problems recur across generations, noting that there is nothing new under the sun. Charlie Kirk referred to the book on The Charlie Kirk Show while discussing political seasons, and Doug Wilson brought it up on Timcast IRL to argue for the effectiveness of swift justice and deterrence.
Every mention
George Kamel Read the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible because this is a tale as old as time, and Solomon did it bigger… 2
“Read the book of Ecclesiastes in the Bible because this is a tale as old as time, and Solomon did it bigger and better than anyone else, and he has the best message for you at the end of it.”
“And a good book for this, the book of Ecclesiastes. It's one of my favorites for to remind myself that everything is meaningless.”
Dr John Delony I should have recommended a book for him and it's not a modern self-help book. It's the book of Ecclesiaste… 1
“I should have recommended a book for him and it's not a modern self-help book. It's the book of Ecclesiastes. I think that is the best book. If you're going through an existential crisis, it'll help you reveal what matters. Cuz here's the the TLDR, the big quote of the book is everything is meaningless.”
Charlie Kirk and so look there's a season for everything as it says in ecclesiastes right so they're ramping things up i… 1
“and so look there's a season for everything as it says in ecclesiastes right so they're ramping things up in politics”
Douglas Wilson One of the things that's important to remember here and what I think is behind this is in Ecclesiastes it s… 1
“One of the things that's important to remember here and what I think is behind this is in Ecclesiastes it says, "Where justice is not speedily executed upon the criminal, there the heart of man is filled to do evil."”
“It says in Ecclesiastes again, God has put eternity in our hearts.”
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and life can come to seem as the book of ecclesiastes calls it meaningless meaningless all is meaningless 1
“and life can come to seem as the book of ecclesiastes calls it meaningless meaningless all is meaningless”
Ryan Holiday But as Ecclesiastes reminds us, there is no new thing under the sun. What has been will be again. 1
“But as Ecclesiastes reminds us, there is no new thing under the sun. What has been will be again.”
“Then we read Ecclesiastes, we read Marcus, we read history, and we discover once again, there is nothing new under the sun.”
Stephen Dubner there was a famous line in Ecclesiastes said that a living dog is better than a dead lion 1
“there was a famous line in Ecclesiastes said that a living dog is better than a dead lion”
Tucker Carlson and if enough people there's a whole book in the Jewish Bible called Ecclesiastes that basically makes this… 1
“and if enough people there's a whole book in the Jewish Bible called Ecclesiastes that basically makes this point”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker1
“Hi Theo, this is Quinn. Uh big fan of the show. I just wanted to share a Bible verse with you. It's Ecclesiastes 3:11. Um it's brought me a lot of comfort because the way things are lately it's been pretty weird, pretty scary.”