The G20 Interfaith Forum is an independent initiative that accompanies the official G20 process. It brings together religious leaders, scholars, and organizations to discuss global challenges and promote interfaith dialogue. The forum takes place annually in the host country of the G20 Summit. Participants discuss topics such as poverty, sustainable development, peacebuilding, human rights, and climate change. The forum aims to contribute interreligious perspectives and recommendations to the G20 leaders and policymakers, fostering cooperation and understanding among faith communities for global progress.
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Sep 30, 2026 · 36:53
What can faith communities offer to global public health efforts? Dr. Esben Lunde Larsen and Mr. Doug Fountain are experts on the current and potential impact of religious…
Sep 23, 2026 · 23:13
In this episode, Marianna and Stuart learn from Rev. Dr. David Beckmann - a global expert on addressing poverty and hunger. As former president of Bread for the World, leader of…
Sep 17, 2026 · 28:16
Rev. Fletcher Harper is the Executive Director of GreenFaith, a global interfaith movement working for climate and environmental justice. He will be participating in the upcoming…
Aug 25, 2026 · 57:10
This episode is a recording of the fifth webinar in our AI Webinar Series. Please the webinar details below. Moderator: Professor Pieter Francois (Professor of Cultural…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:01:42
This episode is a recording of the fourth webinar in our AI Webinar Series. Please the webinar details below. Moderator: Audrey Kitagawa (President/Founder, International Academy…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:01:46
This episode is a recording of the third webinar in our AI Webinar Series. Please the webinar detail below. Moderator: Dr. Marianna Richardson (Director, G20 Interfaith Forum…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:03:01
This episode is a recording of the second webinar in our AI Webinar Series. Please find the webinar details below. Moderator: Dr. Marianna Richardson (Director, G20 Interfaith…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:05:19
This episode is a recording of our AI Webinar Series kick-off webinar held on June 18, 2026. Please find the webinar details below. Moderator: Audrey Kitagawa (President/Founder,…
Jul 7, 2026 · 37:16
Prof. Husna Ahmad OBE is the CEO of Global One 2015 and a member of the IF20 Advisory Board. Her efforts leading women and faith-based organizations to promote sustainable…
Jun 16, 2026 · 39:52
IF20's Executive Director Whitney Clayton sits down with Professor Rodrigo Vitorino Souza Alves, who leads the The Brazilian Center of Studies in Law and Religion and is a…
Jun 2, 2026 · 47:45
John C. Havens is the Global Director for Planet Positive 2030 at The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards Association (IEEE SA). As an author of multiple…
May 19, 2026 · 43:24
Michael Young served on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and is the former president of three major universities. He contributes to the G20 Interfaith Forum…
May 5, 2026 · 52:14
Rachel Miner is the founder and CEO of Bellwether International, an NGO that promotes peace and evidenced-based efforts against genocide. She has spoken at multiple of IF20's…
Apr 28, 2026 · 36:08
Iyad Abumoghli discuses the importance of interfaith efforts in a world of climate action. Iyad Abumoghli is the Founder of the Faith for Earth Coalition of the United Nations…
Apr 14, 2026 · 29:49
Daffa Raynanda is the co-founder and managing director of Teodisi, a platform that uses narratives centered on Abrahamic values to empower religions and youth to overcome…
Mar 19, 2026 · 32:53
Dr. 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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 35:45
How 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,…
Feb 16, 2026 · 9:55
What'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…
Feb 1, 2026 · 21:30
What 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…
Jan 23, 2026 · 24:52
What 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…
Jan 8, 2026 · 30:05
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…
Dec 16, 2025 · 14:59
Who 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…
Nov 4, 2025 · 35:25
What 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.…
Oct 5, 2025 · 31:07
Join 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…
Sep 3, 2025 · 25:36
What 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…
Aug 1, 2025 · 29:33
Join 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…
Jul 1, 2025 · 33:33
Join 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,…
Jun 25, 2025 · 1:04:49
Join 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…
May 13, 2025 · 18:47
Sandile 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…
Apr 28, 2025 · 37:31
Audrey 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…
Mar 17, 2025 · 23:07
Marianna 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…
Mar 1, 2025 · 37:15
Marianna 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…
Feb 16, 2025 · 13:37
Marianna 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…
Feb 3, 2025 · 34:22
Join 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…
Dec 18, 2024 · 18:17
Marianna 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…
Dec 5, 2024 · 16:04
Join 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…
Nov 22, 2024 · 13:42
Marianna 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…
Oct 28, 2024 · 18:22
Join 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…
Oct 17, 2024 · 23:36
Marianna 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…
Oct 4, 2024 · 31:55
Marianna 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…
Sep 13, 2024 · 33:02
Marianna 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…
Aug 27, 2024 · 31:00
Join 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…
Aug 13, 2024 · 21:34
Join 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…
Jul 31, 2024 · 32:07
Join 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…
Jul 16, 2024 · 43:08
Join 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…
Jun 28, 2024 · 48:40
Join Hunter as he discusses data privacy with Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, authors of the recently published book, The Secret Life of Data .
Jun 14, 2024 · 29:39
Join Stuart Bird as he interviews Kenny Chiara, a freelance videographer and content expert, to discuss how social media can benefit non-profits.
May 31, 2024 · 22:49
Join 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.
May 17, 2024 · 16:29
Join 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…
May 3, 2024 · 27:13
Join 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.
Apr 19, 2024 · 41:35
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…
Apr 5, 2024 · 15:02
Join 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,…
Mar 22, 2024 · 27:28
Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the last few interviews that were done during the G20 Interfaith Forum event in Pune India.
Mar 8, 2024 · 22:25
Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the interviews they conducted with experts at the IF20 conference in Pune India.
Feb 23, 2024 · 21:03
Join Marianna and Hunter as they discuss the G20 Interfaith Forum event held in Pune India during September 2023.
Feb 9, 2024 · 24:08
Join 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,…
Jan 26, 2024 · 44:33
As 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…
Jan 12, 2024 · 52:47
Transitioning 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…
Dec 29, 2023 · 27:36
Part 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.…
Dec 15, 2023 · 35:18
Join 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…
Dec 1, 2023 · 25:07
Embark 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…
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