Discover the leaders and movements that are learning from the past to shapee our future. From the economy to culture and community, let&#39;s weave the universal threads that unite us across cultures and time.

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You may have heard of the Screen Actor&#39;s Guild, or the Writer&#39;s Guild, but what the heck is a guild?And if Jesus, Mohammad (PBUT), Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin and Isaac Newton were supported by guilds, who don&#39;t we have any today?Lou and the Programmers Guild are the perfect example of just what&#39;s possible when people come together around shared purpose: empowering the youth, creating entrepreneurs, and providing a needed service to the community.In this lively conversation, we see what a modern day guild can look like in action.

You may have heard of the Screen Actor&#39;s Guild, or the Writer&#39;s Guild, but what the heck is a guild? 

And if Jesus, Mohammad (PBUT), Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin and Isaac Newton were supported by guilds, who don&#39;t we have any today?

Lou and the Programmers Guild are the perfect example of just what&#39;s possible when people come together around shared purpose:  empowering the youth, creating entrepreneurs, and providing a needed service to the community.

In this lively conversation, we see what a modern day guild can look like in action.

THE PROGRAMMERS GUILD - Can Guilds Replace Universities?

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The Legendary Dr. Cornel West talks about the power of truth to heal America, and shares the vision for Justice &amp; Love that inspires his 2024 Presidential Campaign. In this soulful session, Mazin Jamal and Dr. West also discuss the role of spirituality in social change while shedding light on how real change isn’t found in the left vs. right, but in the heart. We dive beneath the surface to the REAL, and bring a refreshing lightness and compassion to the divisive and complex issues of today. Ancient Futures Now is a movement to revive the principles and practices of prosperity from our ancestors into the modern age, and this podcast highlights the visionary leaders who are changing the game.

The Legendary Dr. Cornel West talks about the power of TRUTH to heal America’s ails, and shares the VISION for JUSTICE &amp; LOVE that inspires his 2024 Presidential Campaign. 

In this soulful session, Mazin Jamal and Dr. West also discuss the role of spirituality in social change while shedding light on how real change isn’t found in the left vs. right, but in the heart. We dive beneath the surface to the REAL, and bring a refreshing lightness and compassion to the divisive and complex issues of today. 

Ancient Futures Now is a movement to revive the principles and practices of prosperity from our ancestors into the modern age, and this podcast highlights the visionary leaders who are changing the game.

DR. CORNEL WEST - Movements, Mercy and POTUS 2024

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In this epsiode, Mazin welcomes Dr. Humaira Shahid to talk spirituality, love, politics and possibility. Dr. Shahid shares her journey from feminist theater critic to legislator and human rights journalist, to teacher of spirituality, sexuality and power from the Islamic Tradition. The episode highlights her work against predatory lending and for women&#39;s rights, the story of her partnership with Shaykh Umar Vadillo, and the concept of the Collaborative Couple, and much more. And of course, they explore connections between historical economic systems and modern capitalism, envisioning a more equitable and spiritually aligned future.

A conversation with mystic, mother, legislator, journalist, human rights activist and lover of Allah, Dr. Humaira Shahid

In this epsiode, Mazin welcomes Dr. Humaira Shahid to talk spirituality, love, politics and possibility. Dr. Shahid shares her journey from feminist theater critic to legislator and human rights journalist, to teacher of spirituality, sexuality and power from the Islamic Tradition. The episode highlights her work against predatory lending and for women&#39;s rights, the story of her partnership with Shaykh Umar Vadillo, and the concept of the Collaborative Couple, and much more. And of course, they explore connections between historical economic systems and modern capitalism, envisioning a more equitable and spiritually aligned future.

DR. HUMAIRA SHAHID - Sufi Wisdom, Politics and the Love of God

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When asked what she would do with a Magic Wand, Dr. Humairah Shahid, world renowned human rights advocate, journalist, and Punjabi legislator speaks to the importance of changing hearts in this teaser clip of AFN Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Humaira Shahid - Sufi Wisdom, Politics and the Love of God

When asked what she would do with a Magic Wand, Dr. Humairah Shahid, world renowned human rights advocate, journalist, and Punjabi legislator speaks to the importance of changing hearts in this teaser clip of AFN Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Humaira Shahid - Sufi Wisdom, Politics and the Love of God

TEASER: Dr. Humaira Shahid Speaks on CHANGING HEARTS - Ancient Futures Now Podcast

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Dr. Cornel West references Islamic wisdom on mercy in this teaser clip of AFN Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Cornel West&#39;s Campaign and Vision for AmericaDr. West was speaking to the spiritual foundation that any movement for truth, justice and change must have, and drawing connections between the wisdom of his Christian Tradition and Islam, the tradition of AFN host Mazin Jamal.

Dr. Cornel West references Islamic wisdom on mercy in this teaser clip of AFN Podcast Episode 1: Dr. Cornel West&#39;s Campaign and Vision for America

Dr. West was speaking to the spiritual foundation that any movement for truth, justice and change must have, and drawing connections between the wisdom of his Christian Tradition and Islam, the tradition of AFN host Mazin Jamal.

TEASER: Dr. Cornel West Speaks on MERCY - Ancient Futures Now Podcast

Ancient Wisdom and Reviving the Praxis of Prosperity

Ancient Futures Now brings you inspirational deep dives into the lives and work of visionary leaders who are shaping a better future. From renowned thinkers like Cornel West to groundbreaking changemakers like Dr. Humaira Shahid, we explore their stories, visions, and the universal wisdom that unites us across cultures and time. Through conversations that blend ancient wisdom with modern challenges, we uncover how the past can guide us toward a more just, prosperous, and interconnected world. Join us as we journey through history, spirituality, and economics to imagine the future we can build together.