Pastor Naeem Fazal shares about how fear sneaks into our lives as worry, uncertainty, or discouragement, clouding our vision for a brighter future. By following Jesus' example, Fazal paints a vivid picture of a life enriched by hope and perseverance amidst adversity.Ex-Muslim on AmazonTomorrow Needs You on IVPressPastor Naeem's Church - Mosaic Church WebsiteGuest is a frequent contributor, founder, co-founder to/of blog post linkWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Beauty in Healing and TransformationRecognizing and Navigating FearThe Need to Be NeededABOUT THE GUEST: 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 and Tomorrow Needs You. Naeem and his wife, Ashley, have two children.TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:38 - Welcome Back, Pastor Naeem Fazal02:11 - God Takes Naeem from a Fearful Past to a Beautiful Future03:07 - ...traumatic experiences03:59 - ..."No one needs me..."05:07 - ...a lie from the enemy05:48 - Beauty in Healing and Transformation06:16 - ...connection to what we feel is beautiful06:48 - ...the essence of beauty is love08:07 - ...we are created with love and are beautiful08:28 - ...religion vs perfect love11:07 - ...put a joy before you to endure your cross11:49 - Recognizing Fear12:07 - ... the symptoms of fear14:18 - ...needing to feel that you are in control15:24 - ...high or volatile emotions15:32 - Navigating Fear15:44 - Choosing Beauty Over Fear16:05 - ...put a leash on fear19:16 - Difficulty in Cultivating Joy When Gripped by Fear19:44 - ...kindess and gratitude23:15 - Surrounding Ourselves with Positive Influences23:57 - ...set good boundaries26:14 - Reframing Failure and Rejection as Steppingstones28:53 - The Need to Be Needed29:24 - ..people want to be significant31:23 - Encouraging Someone Who Feel He Has "Missed" Tomorrow33:38 - Contacting Pastor Naeem Fazal and Finding His BooksDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com