Have You Ever Wondered?

by Andy Bannister, Gavin Matthews

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

Published June 3, 2024

Reviews

[Niya · Rating 4 out of 5]

really a ~3.5, some good, directional essays on curious wonders and some superficial, presumptuous, (problematically) biased ones

[Nenna★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book. How it applies God and the Christian faith to so many important aspects of the world and modern living gives a really good (brief) insight into Christian philosophy. For me, AS a Christian already, I found it really good. I think it would be good for new Christians or people already exploring Christianity, too :) one little thing it *does* do though, is leap quite vastly from premise to conclusion about faith; which is GREAT, don’t get me wrong. But I think it makes it slightly less accessible to atheists/agnostics/those not considering the Christian faith. Still an amazing book though, and now I know who to recommend it to! Brilliant rec from my teacher haha

[Tim Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent, short exploration of life’s big questions. Andy Bannister (a friend) and Gavin Matthews are general editors and, along with eight other authors take on questions about happiness, good and evil, beauty, curiosity, loneliness, sex, love, justice, suffering, and purpose, among many others. Each of the 28 questions has a short exploration—about 1,000 words—and in each, the authors find hope and answers in God through Christ.

It’s an excellent meditation on life’s big questions, reminding us that we are made for more than this world. Well worth the shot read.

[Brianna Smith Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever wanted a book to address not just the typical questions about faith and Christianity but also the big questions of our day? Have you Ever Wondered? is that book! It clearly and concisely addresses questions like: why are we drawn to beauty? Why do Black Lives Matter? Why is loneliness so difficult?

A perfect book to read with a friend who is curious about these questions so you can learn together.

* I received a copy of this book for free but was not required to give a positive review.

[Frank Peters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very accessible book that asks us to consider those areas of life and existence where we cannot help wondering if there is something more out there. Each of these is a signpost that points to God. The book follows a similar thought process as “The Air we Breathe” by Glen Scrivener, while briefly covering many more topics, almost as tasters. It is well written based on short chapters (usually 4-6 pages) that are easy to get through and understand.

[Gareth Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant. Short, clear and engaging chapters on important wonderings and question, that make this book great for:
1. Any adult or older youth interested in Jesus and Christianity
2. Any adult or youth Christian wanting to see how the gospel of Jesus impacts their whole lives for the better
3. Any adult or youth Christian who wants the confidence to share the good news of Jesus into the lives of others.

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

I happened to go to one of Andy Bannister's talks around the time this book was released and he described it a bit like a tract. At the time I thought that was crazy, how can a fully fledged book be the equivalent to a tract, well it is. It looks at the core questions people have about life and flips them around to be about God. About why we're here and God can do with us.

It's a good read and now that I've read it I feel more equipped to recommend it to others who are exploring faith.

[Jayne Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellently written!

The questions really made you think and the book is motivational in parts.

I enjoyed reading it but I’m not religious so the end of every chapter did not resonate with me.

I would still recommend reading it but I think if you believe in God, this book would be perfect for you!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

28 short chapters exploring key questions to any person's life - you can dip in to any question you want or read it in full. Worth a read if you're curious about Christianity, a Christian yourself, or just need answers about life

[Evie Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it really did look at the random questions that I've considered in the past. This is a unique first book for new Christians, but it is effective while also being gentle and understanding. Would recommend to everyone!

[Gerson Mercadal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great gift or buy for anyone seeking answers. Very easy to read, with short chapters and good examples and illustrations. Well done!

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this wizz through some common questions about life, with solid pointing towards the Christian faith. would work excellently as a book given to others, especially inquisitive young people.