Creating Beauty in a Broken World with Naeem Fazal
In this episode of 'The Biggest Table' podcast, host Andrew Camp converses with Naeem Fazal, founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Naeem shares his journey from being raised as a Muslim in Kuwait to becoming a Christian after a supernatural experience in the United States. He discusses the significant role of hospitality in both Islamic culture and his current faith, emphasizing its importance in fostering community and love. The conversation explores how food, hospitality, and communal experiences shape one's relationship with faith and God. Naeem also delves into the transformative power of beauty in overcoming fear and trauma, drawing from his personal experiences and insights from his latest book, 'Tomorrow Needs You.' The interview concludes with reflections on the importance of dining with diverse groups to truly understand and appreciate the humanity in others.
Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Pakistani, born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. He came to the United States shortly after the Gulf War and had a supernatural experience with Christ that changed the course of his life. He was ordained at Seacoast Church in Charleston and is the author of Ex-Muslim. His latest book, Tomorrow Needs You, was recently released by IVP. Naeem and his wife, Ashley, have two children and two cats.
Connect with Naeem:
Naeem Fazal is the founding and lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a Pakistani, born and raised as a Muslim in Kuwait. He came to the United States shortly after the Gulf War and had a supernatural experience with Christ that changed the course of his life. He was ordained at Seacoast Church in Charleston and is the author of Ex-Muslim. His latest book, Tomorrow Needs You, was recently released by IVP. Naeem and his wife, Ashley, have two children and two cats.
Connect with Naeem:
- https://www.naeemfazal.org/
- Instagram: @naeemfazal
- Buy Tomorrow Needs You
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