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The G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastDr. Elizabeta Kitanovic-Broes on Human Rights and Dignity in the EUDr. Elizabeta Kitanovic-Broes is the founder of the Facta est Lux - Human Rights Institute and has done immense work with human rights, religious freedom, and ethical technology development in the European Union. In addition to these efforts, she has served on IF20's Advisory Council since 2014. In this episode, Elizabeta shares insights on human digity, religious freedom, and the development of AI in the EU scene.
2026-03-1932 min
The G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastDr. Fadi Daou on the Intersection of Faith, AI, and EqualityHow are faith, AI, and equality related? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Fadi Daou to learn from his expertise in these 3 spheres. As the Executive Director of Globethics, former CEO of Adyan Foundation, and key player for the G20 Interfaith Forum, Dr. Daou draws upon his experience to explain how both tech and equality can be heavily impacted by religion and belief. To review the recent publications from Globethics, please visit the link below: https://globethics.net/publications
2026-03-1035 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastLooking to 2026What's in store for IF20 in 2026? Join Marianna and Stuart as they discuss what's known for the coming year, including some of the events and focus areas. Please continue to follow our social media and website to get updates on the exciting work that will happen this year!
2026-02-1709 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastIF20 at the 2025 G20 Social SummitWhat was the 2025 G20 Social Summit, and how was IF20 involved? Join us as we interview Sandile Makasi, who serves on the IF20 South Africa Local Organizing Committee and who played a major role in IF20's involvement at the Social Summit. For more information about the event, please visit our IF20 site: https://www.g20interfaith.org/g20-summit-2025/
2026-02-0121 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastCelebrating 2025: A Look at the NumbersWhat did the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) accomplish in 2025? Marianna and Stuart review the key efforts and outreach numbers for past year. IF20 was engaged in various initiatives including poverty, hunger, human trafficking, AI, and more. Their discussion is based on the recently published 2025 Year End Review, which can be read here: https://www.g20interfaith.org/app/uploads/2026/01/YEAR-END-DOC-1-Website.pdf
2026-01-2424 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastImportance of Interfaith Conferences: A Discussion with Mark and Barbara Taylor What are the benefits of holding large multi-faith gatherings? Mark and Barbara Taylor share their experiences with interfaith conferences in South Africa, Ghana, and the United States. They relate touching stories of interreligious cooperation that promote peace, solidarity, and equality.
2026-01-0830 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastDiscussion with Anastasia Jespersen, IF20's Treasurer and Program Committee Vice-ChairWho are the individuals leading the IF20, and what is their motive? Join our discussion with Treasurer and Program Committee Vice-Chair Anastasia Jespersen as she shares about her background, her journey to IF20, and her perspective on the impact and importance of the organization. Anastasia has a focus on climate action, and shares insights on the efforts on climate action at IF20.
2025-12-1614 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastDr. Charles McNeill on the Global Impact and Protection of Tropical ForestsWhat is the current status of the tropical forests, and what does it have to do with interfaith dialogue? Join Marianna and Stuart as they learn from climate action expert Dr. Charles McNeill. Dr. McNeill is the founder of the Interfaith Rainforest Initiative (IRI) and former Senior Advisor of Forests & Climate to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) & United Nations Enviroment Programme (UNEP). In this interview he shares with us the importance of the tropical forests, current interfaith climate action, and the needs for future efforts. For more information about Dr. McNeill, visit his site here:
2025-11-0435 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastIntroducing the Written Summary on the Cape Town G20 Interfaith ForumJoin Marianna and Stuart as they review some of the breakout sessions at the 2025 G20 Interfaith Forum in Cape Town, South Africa. They also introduce the recently published written summary of the event. The summary and other media can be found on the IF20 website: https://www.g20interfaith.org/
2025-10-0531 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastInitial Review of the 2025 G20 Interfaith Annual ForumWhat happened at IF20's most recent meeting? Marianna and Stuart's discussion in this episode provides a general overview of 2025 G20 Interfaith Annual Forum, held on Aug 10-14 in Cape Town, South Africa. Their review includes a report on the attendee statistics, the main focuses, and audio clips from some of the speeches given at the forum. For more information about the forum, visit our website at: https://www.g20interfaith.org/g20-interfaith-forum-south-africa/
2025-09-0325 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastChristina Tobias-Nahi on Islamic Relief USA's Efforts with IF20Join Marianna and Stuart in their discussion with Christina Tobias-Nahi, the Director of Public Affairs at Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA). Christina shares inspiring stories of her work at IRUSA, and explains how the organization is collaborating with IF20 to raise awareness for refugees. For more informaton about IRUSA, visit their website here: https://irusa.org/
2025-08-0129 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastYashika Singh's Unique Perspective on Interfaith Collaboration in South AfricaJoin Marianna and Stuart as they interview Yashika Singh, the manager of the religion department for SABC Television. As an expert in media communications, interfaith efforts, and South African history, she shares fascinating ideas on how religions in South Africa have made a positive impact in the past and how they will make a positive impact in the future. This episode also previews the 5-part webinar series that will begin July 10 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Please watch the IF20 website to register for the webinar series.
2025-07-0133 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastCombatting Human Trafficking: A Discussion with the ExpertsJoin Marianna and Stuart as they listen to an eye-opening discussion between three experts actors in the fight against Human Trafficking: Kevin Hyland OBE, Fred Axelgard, and Duncan Jepson. For more information about their work, visit the IF20 site and Praeveni Global's site at these links: https://www.g20interfaith.org/working-groups-human-trafficking/ https://www.praeveniglobal.org/
2025-06-251h 04The G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastSandile Makasi's Perspective on South Africa and IF20Sandile Makasi is a member of the 2025 Local Organizing Committee. As a resident and citizen of South Africa, he has a unique perspective on the importance of the G20 presidency in South Africa and the presence of IF20. He shares the meaning and importance of the ancient African word, 'Ubuntu'.
2025-05-1318 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastAudrey Kitagawa's Story of Faith-Led Humanitarian Work and International DiplomacyAudrey Kitagawa serves as the vice-chair of the IF20 communictaions team. In addition to her work at IF20, she leads a life full of faith-led service. As the president/founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation and President of the Light of Awareness International Spiritual Family, her work has led her across the globe and has positively touched the lives of the most vulnerable. For more information about Audrey, visit her page on the IF20 site here: https://www.g20interfaith.org/_audrey-e-kitagawa/
2025-04-2837 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastLooking Back on the IRF SummitMarianna and Stuart review the IRF Summit, a recent international event held in Washington, D.C. to promote and tackle prominent issues in religious freedom. For more information about the event, visit our website: https://www.g20interfaith.org/irf-summit/
2025-03-1723 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastReview of the Global Faith Summit and the FIDELA ConferenceMarianna and Stuart give a report on two recent events that happened in Washington, D.C. Both the Global Faith Summit and the FIDELA conference were excellent opportunities to learn about the power of religious cooperation and build IF20's network of networks. For more information about these event, visit the IF20 website: https://www.g20interfaith.org/global-faith-forum/ https://www.g20interfaith.org/fidela-2025/
2025-03-0137 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastLooking to 2025Marianna and Stuart highlight the key events that IF20 is preparing for in 2025. With the G20 presidency in South Africa, new collaborations and focus areas are on the horizon for IF20. For more information about the upcoming year, visit our website: https://www.g20interfaith.org/g20-interfaith-forum-south-africa/
2025-02-1613 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastThe 2024 Year End ReviewJoin Marianna and Stuart as they discuss the IF20's 2024 Year End document. In 2024, the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) used its network of networks to bring together religious leaders, government leaders, and academic specialists to promote various global issues including human trafficking, climate change, poverty, and religious intolerance. The 2024 Year End document can read here! https://www.g20interfaith.org/app/uploads/2020/09/End-of-Year-2024-DRAFT-2.pdf
2025-02-0334 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastGroup E Breakout Sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith FormMarianna and Stuart give an overview of the key topics discussed in the group E breakout sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil. Ideas from these sessions include hate speech and radicalization, religious literacy, and possible topics to be featured in the upcoming 2025 G20 Interfaith Forum in South Africa.
2024-12-1818 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastGroup D Breakout Sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith ForumJoin Marianna and Stuart as they highlight some of the topics from the group D breakout sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil. The ideas continue the forum's theme of leaving no one behind.
2024-12-0516 min
The God Cast - Religion - Football - Comedy - Music - Politics - Celebrities with Fr Alex FrostDion Forster Professor of Public Theology Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - The God Cast Interview.
Dion A. Forster serves as Professor of Public Theology in the Faculty of Religion and Theology at the Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam.
He is an Extraordinary Full Professor in the Department of Systematic Theology and Ecclesiology at Stellenbosch University.
Dion holds two doctoral degrees. A PhD in Systematic Theology (D.Th, SA, 2006) and a second PhD in New Testament studies and Empirical Theology (Ph.D, Radboud University, Holland, 2017).
Dion is a Rated researcher with the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa. He is a Research Fellow at Wesley House, University of Cambridge, and at the Allan Gray Centre for...
2024-12-0537 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastGroup C Breakout Sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith ForumMarianna and Stuart highlight the key topics from the first round of breakout sessions at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil in August of 2024. The ideas discussed include the environment, the finances of climate change, and the effects it has around the world.
2024-11-2213 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastGroup B Breakout Sessions at the G20 Interfaith ForumJoin Marianna and Stuart as they review the topics discussed in the second round of breakout sessions at the Brasilia G20 Interfaith Forum. The topics included women building peace, rights for communities of African descent, protecting children in the digital world, reducing poverty, mental health of displaced populations, and climate finance. For more information about the sessions, visit our site at: https://www.g20interfaith.org/2024-g20-interfaith-forum-brazil/
2024-10-2818 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastGroup A Breakout Sessions at the 2024 G20 Interfaith ForumMarianna and Stuart highlight the key topics from the first round of breakout sessions at the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil in August of 2024. The ideas discussed include protection of indigenous and religious groups, preventing harmful uses of social media, and methods for cooperation with religious organizations.
2024-10-1723 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastReview of the Brasilia Forum Plenary Meetings and Auditorium SessionsMarianna and Stuart discuss the plenary meetings and auditorium sessions from the G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil. A more complete synopsis of the meetings can be found here: https://www.g20interfaith.org/2024-g20-interfaith-forum-brazil/
2024-10-0431 min
The G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastInitial Overview of the IF20 Annual Forum in Brasilia, BrazilMarianna and Stuart give a general overview of the annual G20 Interfaith Forum in Brasilia, Brazil. Held on August 20 - 22, the forum connected various religious leaders, policy makers, and civil society representatives. Join Marianna and Stuart as they do the first of many reviews on this event.
2024-09-1333 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastReviewing Day 2 of the Workshops in Manaus, BrazilJoin Marianna and Stuart as they review the second day of workshops at conference held in Manaus, Brazil on June 17-21, 2024. The topics discussed focus on the measures taken to protect indigenous communities and the rising generation.
2024-08-2731 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastReview of Day 1 of the Manaus WorkshopsJoin Marianna and Stuart as they review key topics discussed on the first day of the workshops in Manaus, Brazil. These topics focus on how religious groups can make major impacts on the improvement of world issues.
2024-08-1421 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastLooking Back on Day 2 of the Belém ConferenceJoin Marianna and Stuart on another exploration of the topics discussed during the recent conference in Belém, Brazil. This episode focuses on the ideas discussed during the second day of the conference. These topics include land rights, guidelines for the treatment of indigenous communities, and ideas for sparking hope in our society. Visit our webpage to learn more about the conference in Belém! https://www.g20interfaith.org/if20-belem/
2024-07-3132 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastLooking Back on Day 1 of the Belém ConferenceJoin Marianna and Stuart as they explore topics discussed during the first day of the recent conference in Belém, Brazil. This episode focuses on ideas surrounding indigenous peoples, education, and group rights. Visit our webpage to learn more about the conference in Belém: https://www.g20interfaith.org/if20-belem/
2024-07-1643 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastData PrivacyJoin Hunter as he discusses data privacy with Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, authors of the recently published book, The Secret Life of Data.
2024-06-2848 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastKenny Chiara on Social MediaJoin Stuart Bird as he interviews Kenny Chiara, a freelance videographer and content expert, to discuss how social media can benefit non-profits.
2024-06-1429 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastSherrie Steiner and the IF20 Religion and Environment Working GroupJoin Marianna and Hunter as they speak with Sherrie Stiener, member of the IF20's Religion Environment working group, on her role, work, and passion for environmental change.
2024-05-3122 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastWebinar RecapJoin Marianna and Hunter as they discuss two of the most recent IF20 webinars. The two webinars discussed were "What is Gender Equality?" and "Forced Migration: Contravention of International Law." If you would like to listen to the webinars for yourself, visit our website at https://www.g20interfaith.org/events/.
2024-05-1716 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastRoad to Brazil 2024Join our hosts Hunter and Marianna, and our newest host Stuart, as they discuss the events that have been undertaken to prepare for the G20 in Brazil later this year.
2024-05-0327 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastSustainable Development Goals (SDG's)Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the United Nation sustainable development goals (SDG's). Learn what are the goals, how they have progressed in the last few years, and how much work needs to be done to achieve them.
2024-04-1941 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastEnding Human Trafficking and Goals for the FutureJoin Marianna and Hunter as they listen and discuss and interview done by Kathrine Marshall, the Vice President of the IF20, with Kevin Hyland, a member of the Santa Marta Group, discussing his work and the goals he hope to achieve in regards to ending human trafficking.
2024-04-0515 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastPune Interviews pt.2Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the last few interviews that were done during the G20 Interfaith Forum event in Pune India.
2024-03-2227 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastPune Interview pt.1Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the interviews they conducted with experts at the IF20 conference in Pune India.
2024-03-0822 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastPune Event OverviewJoin Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the G20 Interfaith Forum event held in Pune India during September 2023.
2024-02-2321 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastYear End DocumentJoin Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the IF20's 2023 year end document. In 2023, the G20 Interfaith Forum (IF20) brought together diverse minds, linked by religious, governmental, and academic affiliations, to discuss global concerns. Like the pieces of a stained-glass window, which we have used as a motif running through this report, each perspective, idea, and contribution has played a crucial role in crafting a beautiful, cohesive picture of understanding and collaboration. Check out the year end document for yourself on our website located at this link: https://www.g20interfaith.org/2023-year-end-document/
2024-02-0924 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastNew Delhi Interviews pt.2As January unfolds, Marianna and Hunter continue to explore the final interviews of the New Delhi event. This episode will showcase conversations with thought leaders like Rabbi David Saperstein, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, Sister Abby Avelino, and representatives from MIT Pune University, preparing readers for our upcoming series on the IF20 Pune Event. These interviews promise to offer a rich tapestry of perspectives, shedding light on the diverse aspects of the interfaith dialogue surrounding global challenges.
2024-01-2644 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastNew Dehli Event Interviews pt.1Transitioning into the new year, Marianna and Hunter will take you through insightful interviews of the experts who joined us in New Delhi. This first part of the interview series features discussions with influential figures, such as Rachel Miner, Bani Dugal, Marco Ventura, and Mike Young. These interviews promise to provide a nuanced perspective on the multifaceted issues tackled during the IF20 event.
2024-01-1252 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastNew Delhi IF20 Event pt.2Part 2 of the New Delhi event covers the sessions surrounding the 4 C's - Covid, Climate, Conflict, and Children. These four areas were the central focus of the New Delhi event. These four areas influence other social concerns such as education, social protection, and health systems, cultural heritage, and peace building, which were also discussed in New Delhi.
2023-12-2927 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastNew Delhi IF20 Event pt.1Join hosts Marianna and Hunter as they dissect the messages from the IF20 meetings held in New Delhi, India in April 2023 at the Baha'i Lotus Temple. This episode reviews key sessions, including the pre-event reception, welcoming remarks, and the round- table discussion on a variety of topics, such as ethics and technology, vulnerable communities, women empowerment, child dignity, and ending human trafficking.
2023-12-1535 minThe G20 Interfaith Forum PodcastThe G20 Interfaith Forum PurposeEmbark on a journey of enlightenment with the inaugural episode of the G20 Interfaith Forum Podcast. In this episode, listeners will delve into the core of IF20, exploring its goals and purpose. The podcast promises to be an insightful exploration of the organization's mission and the broader interfaith dialogue landscape.
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