Stories, Fear, and the Kind of Love that Changes Everything with Naeem Fazal

What if the thing that actually heals fear… isn't "more faith," but love? This week, I sit down with Naeem Fazal, author of Tomorrow Needs You, and his story is amazing. He grew up in a Muslim family in Kuwait, moved to the U.S. after the Gulf War, and had a life-changing encounter with Jesus that flipped everything. Now he's a pastor in Charlotte, helping people move from fear to faith through the kind of hope that actually sticks. We talk about why stories transform us more than information, what it looks like to trust God again after heartbreak, and how to find belonging when you feel like you don't fit anywhere. Naeem also shares why gratitude is more than good manners—it's a state of being that shifts your entire outlook. One of my favorite moments? When he says, "God wants you to like yourself." That line stopped me cold. If you've ever felt stuck between fear and faith, this episode is the gentle nudge your heart's been waiting for. 💎 Listen for: – Why "stories are information wrapped in hope" – How to start trusting again when you're still spinning – The surprising connection between beauty, love, and fear – A simple exercise that'll remind you what God actually likes about you Fear doesn't get the final say—and as Naeem reminds us, tomorrow truly does need you. 💎 Resources & Links Book: Tomorrow Needs You: Seeing Beauty When You Feel Hopeless by Naeem Fazal Website: www.naeemfazal.org