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Every book Justin Wren recommended on podcasts

Key facts

  • Justin Wren has recommended or discussed 5 books on podcasts, as of October 31, 2019.
  • Justin Wren has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of October 31, 2019.
  • Those books came up in 4 episodes, as of October 31, 2019.
  • The 3 books Justin Wren has mentioned in the most episodes, as of October 31, 2019: When Helping Hurts, King Leopold's ghost and Atomic Habits.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Justin Wren aired on October 31, 2019.

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Guest on The Joe Rogan Experience · 5 books · 4 episodes across 1 podcast

Justin Wren appears on long-form interview programs such as The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discusses humanitarian work, global atrocities, personal discipline, and strategies for effective philanthropy. Throughout his podcast appearances, Wren frequently recommends and discusses literature that has shaped his worldview and approach to charitable aid. A central recommendation is Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert's When Helping Hurts, which Wren references across multiple episodes to illustrate the unintended negative consequences of improper charitable assistance and how to support developing communities without causing harm. In exploring historical tragedies, Wren repeatedly brings up Adam Hochschild's King Leopold's Ghost, detailing the brutal colonization and devastating population loss in the Congo under King Leopold II. To touch on personal growth, productivity, and organization, Wren mentions James Clear's bestselling Atomic Habits, Michael Hyatt's Full Focus Planner Wellness, and Mark H. McCormack's business classic What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School, using the latter to emphasize the life-changing importance of regularly writing down personal goals. Through these thoughtful recommendations, Wren connects historical awareness and business philosophy directly to practical, ethical action.

Books Justin Wren recommended or discussed

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  1. When Helping Hurts

    Steve Corbett; Brian Fikkert · Recommended · 2 episodes

    When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert is a Christian guide examining how to poverty alleviate effectively without causing unintentional harm to developing communities.

    Recommended
    “or how there's a also a great book out called when helping hurts and it talks about hey Charity is awesome in and when it's absolutely needed”
    Where to get it
  2. King Leopold's ghost

    Adam Hochschild · Discussed · 2 episodes

    King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild is a historical nonfiction book detailing the brutal colonization of the Congo and the severe human misery inflicted by King Leopold II's regime.

    Discussed
    “King Leopold's go talks about how that was the African Holocaust and basically that Congo had 20 million in population but 8 to 10 million people were killed throughout the belgians coming and colonizing uh the Congo”
    Where to get it
  3. Atomic Habits

    James Clear · Discussed · 1 episode

    Atomic Habits by James Clear is a practical guide on habit formation, personal growth, and continuous self-improvement through tiny daily adjustments.

    Discussed
    “this is actually from James clear have you heard of him atomic habits New York Times bestselling author”
    Where to get it
  4. Full Focus Planner Wellness - Gray

    Michael Hyatt · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “and I like how I also have another one called the full focus planner in that anyway you can plan out your day your week”
    Where to get it
  5. What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School

    Mark H. McCormack · Discussed · 1 episode

    Discussed
    “Have you ever heard of I think it's a book called what they don't teach you at Harvard or what they don't teach you at Harvard Business or something like that no I think the author's name is Mark well he did something pretty incredible and um I heard I heard about it when I was in high school”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
#1374 - Justin WrenThe Joe Rogan Experience2019-10-312
#937 - Justin WrenThe Joe Rogan Experience2017-03-242
#826 - Justin WrenThe Joe Rogan Experience2016-07-272
#687 - Justin WrenThe Joe Rogan Experience2015-08-241