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Every book Jerrod Carmichael recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Jerrod Carmichael has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of June 12, 2023.
- Jerrod Carmichael has talked about books on 2 podcasts, as of June 12, 2023.
- Those books came up in 2 episodes, as of June 12, 2023.
- The 3 books Jerrod Carmichael has mentioned in the most episodes, as of June 12, 2023: Discover the power within you, Best evidence and Bible.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Jerrod Carmichael aired on June 12, 2023.
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Across 2 podcasts. Every show Jerrod Carmichael appears on, in one place — not just one.
Jerrod Carmichael is an American comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker. During an appearance on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, he discussed several influential texts that shaped his personal and philosophical outlook. He spoke about Eric Butterworth's book Discover the Power Within You, explaining that reading it helped him articulate his feelings and reframe his thoughts on religion by removing the magical elements from the Bible to view its teachings as pure philosophy. Additionally, he mentioned the biblical book of Philippians, specifically referencing how difficult experiences can be transformed into opportunities for growth, purpose, and moving forward with a sense of duty. Carmichael also appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he reflected on reading David Lifton's book Best Evidence. He shared an anecdote about reading the investigative book before going on stage for a comedy set in Philadelphia when he was younger, noting how it profoundly unsettled him at the time. Across these media appearances, Carmichael frequently highlights literature that challenges his perspective on faith, history, and personal psychology, using these works as touchstones for his ongoing self-examination and artistic evolution in the public eye.
Books recommended by Jerrod Carmichael
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Discover the power within you
Discussed“And I then I read this book uh by Eric Butterworth um called Discover the Power Within You.”
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Best evidence
Best Evidence by David S.
Discussed“there's a great book on it the books called best evidence if I get a guy named David liftin and I [__] up once and read this book before I went onstage I was I was working in Philly and I you know on the road is like you know I was young and I didn't understand like you got”
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Bible
The Bible is a foundational anthology of sacred texts and scriptures central to both Judaism and Christianity, detailing narratives of creation, prophetic guidance, historical accounts, and moral teachings that have shaped Western civilization for millennia.
Discussed“Now I’m internalizing, though, that philosophy and seeing it as philosophy I had to remove the magic from the Bible, right? And this is what works for me; I’m saying this cautiously, because I know I can still see the ears of my mother perking up, so I’m saying that this is what has helped me.”
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Life Lessons
Life Lessons is a well-known spiritual and self-help book that offers guidance on navigating personal challenges through biblical principles.
Discussed“Philippians is something; oh, I can use all of this for good. I can take what, you know, I can take the rubble or things from the ashes and make something new out of this and continue forward with a sense of purpose, with a sense of duty; I can form that, you know?”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Jerrod Carmichael ON: How To Reframe Shame Into Self Growth | On Purpose with Jay Shetty | 2023-06-12 | 4 |
| #1161 - Jerrod Carmichael & Jamar Neighbors | The Joe Rogan Experience | 2018-08-23 | 1 |