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Every book Johnny Chang recommended on podcasts

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  • Johnny Chang has recommended or discussed 2 books on podcasts, as of August 22, 2026.
  • Johnny Chang has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of August 22, 2026.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of August 22, 2026.
  • The 2 books Johnny Chang has mentioned in the most episodes, as of August 22, 2026: Bible and The Art of War.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Johnny Chang aired on August 22, 2026.

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Guest on Modern Wisdom · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Johnny Chang appeared on Modern Wisdom to share his personal history, his time spent in prison, and his eventual spiritual and psychological transformation. During the conversation, Chang discussed the literary works that guided him through his rehabilitation and shaped his perspective on human nature and discipline. He recalled how a mentor in prison introduced him to Sun Tzu's classic strategic text, The Art of War, presenting it as a foundational guide for his journey. Chang also discussed extensive studies of the Bible under the guidance of his pastor, utilizing texts such as James L. Kugel's How to Read the Bible to explore comparative religious perspectives from an Islamic standpoint. He explained how studying scripture repeatedly, reading the Bible front to back multiple times, served as an anchor for his spiritual discipline. Furthermore, Chang referenced specific biblical passages, such as verses from Romans, to analyze the internal struggles of human addiction and the desire to overcome destructive behaviors. Through these reflections, Chang illustrated how ancient philosophy and sacred texts provided the structural framework for his profound personal redemption and resilience.

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  1. Bible

    Bible · Discussed · 1 episode

    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
    “that he's like, you know, a true Muslim reads the Bible, too. And I was like, interesting. So he started again teaching me everything. these are the books before it. We got to pull from Moses and all this”
    Modern Wisdom Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140 2026-08-22
    Where to get it
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  2. The Art of War

    Sun Tzu · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient military treatise offering timeless strategic principles on leadership, outmaneuvering adversaries, and conflict resolution.

    Discussed
    “and he's like you should read this this and he brought me I remember it was like the art of war um with um General Sunzu and he's like these are your people bro you should read this”
    Modern Wisdom Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140 2026-08-22
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

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EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140Modern Wisdom2026-08-224