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Paul Williams of Blogging Theology – Becoming Muslim, Podcasting, Books, Addressing Criticism & More

Blogging Theology

Paul Williams of Blogging Theology – Becoming Muslim, Podcasting, Books, Addressing Criticism & More

I had the great pleasure of being joined by Br Paul Williams who you will be familiar with from the Blogging Theology YouTube Channel.

I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and I hope you all do too. We spoke on a number of wide-ranging topics. Chapter headings are listed below for your convenience.

Br Paul is doing some great work so please subscribe to his channel if you have not already.

HIGHLIGHTS:

00:00 Preview & Intro
02:10 Br Paul’s Background and Religious Journey
13:00 What do Christians mean by “encounters with the Lord”
16:50 How Br Paul embraced Islam
20:02 Br Paul’s thoughts on Dawah
26:30 The “No Design 🙄” Posts
29:48 Navigating sects in Islam following conversion
37:20 How Blogging Theology started?
45:40 Response to criticism of Dr Michael Millerman/Dugin Podcast
49:50 Dealing with Criticism & Differing viewpoints
1:00:50 How is Blogging Theology managed behind the scenes?
1:05:15 Guests Br Paul would like to interview? Jordan Peterson?
1:09:50 The Viral Clip on King Charles
1:12:00 Paul’s thoughts on reading and his current books
1:22:55 Day in the life and previous career experience
1:26:30 Paul’s views on the future of Islam in the UK

Resources Mentioned (with links)

Blogging Theology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloggingTheology
Twitter: https://twitter.com/freemonotheist
Website & blog: https://bloggingtheology.com/

Sh Hamza Yusuf on reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHIiqWqPOng
Viral video on King Charles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JE0WCVJbNg
Blogging Theology Playlist with Dr Ali Atae: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOWwkgknYiVyWXFjM2V7tuFUeZNTZr-Hi

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Here is my personal collection of powerful Quran verses, ahadith and quotes that helped me start my journey and get me through tough times.

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