In this episode, Professor Iqbal Akhtar interviews Philip Louisa, a graduate student in Politics, International Relations, and Religious Studies at FIU. Born in Tanzania and raised between the UK and the US, Philip shares his personal transition from a cultural Catholic upbringing to a deep Protestant faith.

The conversation moves from personal spirituality to academic research, focusing on the geopolitical challenges of Christian communities in the Global South. Philip unpacks the complexities of the conflict in Nigeria, arguing that it is not a monolithic religious war but a multi-layered struggle involving ethnicity and economics. The discussion also covers the status of Christians in Northern India, the impact of anti-conversion laws, and the unique "under-churched" religious landscape of Miami.

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