In Good Faith

Prof James Walters, a priest and LSE Professor in Practice who leads the LSE Faith Centre, discusses theology, political thought, and interreligious engagement. He explores religious resurgence, why Christian symbols appear in far-right politics, the limits and promise of pluralism, how churches should respond to cultural change, and the ethical challenges of AI and campus conflicts.

A lively look at how faith shows up in professional life. Conversations contrast need-focused versus contribution-minded approaches. Practical tips on normalizing religious practice and sharing belief naturally at work. Real examples include making prayer visible through calendars and being confidently authentic while considerate of others.

Arfah Farooq, founder of Muslim Tech Fest and youth tech advocate, champions turning kids into creators with tools like 3D printing, VR, and coding. She highlights making screen time active and creative. Learn about hands-on youth tracks, using podcasts and content creation as safe outlets, and how tech-building boosts future resilience and fulfillment.

Dr Mamnun Khan, author and researcher on Muslim identity and religious literacy, urges shifting Muslim identity from label to lived substance. He discusses form versus practice, the limits of ethnoreligious labels, translating Islamic concepts into everyday language, and how to engage secular spaces with moral reasoning. Short, sharp conversations on identity, translation, and rebuilding religious understanding.

Dr Bilal Hassam, Muslim scholar who explores faith, science, and spirituality. He explains the singularity and imagines how superintelligent AI might reach religious conclusions. He discusses the Qur'an’s timeless relevance amid rapid tech change. He describes experiments where AI uncovers geometric patterns and a moon-landing correlation in Surah al-Qamar.

Dr Roger McFillin, a clinical psychologist and podcaster who blends spiritual insight with critique of modern psychiatry. He discusses reconnecting with God and nature, challenges within the mental health industry, mind control and mass programming, the threats of a transhuman agenda, and practical steps like smartphone boundaries and community-based healing.

I reflect briefly on the usage of the terms "Islam" and "Muslim" in revelation. The way in which these terms are understood has significant implications for how believers see themselves and how their public narratives are shaped. This is a short clip from Episode 1 of In Good Faith.You can watch or listen to the full episode here.

The last verse (110) of Chapter 18 (The Cave) of the Quran forces us to think about the true nature of our relationship with God. Do we yearn to encounter the divine, or do we shy away from the inevitable meeting?In this highlight clip, Azim Kidwai - CEO of Mercy Mission and Chairman of the Bradford District Community Foundation - reminds us that In the end, all earthly bonds will fall away, and what remains is only one relationship: the servant and the Master.You can watch or listen to my full conversation with Azim here.

In this conversation, Dr. Wajid Akhter shares his insights on the urgent crises facing the Muslim community. As Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain, he stresses the need for immediate action in areas like mental health, housing, and political powerlessness. Wajid highlights the importance of coordination and ambition, calling for grassroots efforts to unite under a common cause. He also proposes a practical mental health strategy, urging the community to move beyond bland statements and make tangible changes.

Most people feel trapped because they let past decisions, social expectations and fear define their future, instead of first identifying their true ideal. Real alignment begins when you strip away constraints, clarify what you would pursue if success were guaranteed and time were limited, and then move towards that vision gradually and intentionally.You can watch my full conversation on this topic here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7A5NbXQ947NL8jvh0uefwl?si=EG2gGyxESqSO5aNGun7J7w