

Jay Smith
Expert on Islam and missionary to Muslims for four decades. Holds a Ph.D. related to Islam and has spent many years engaging with Muslims in London's Hyde Park.
Top 5 podcasts with Jay Smith
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Jul 22, 2025 • 1h 13min
Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith - Part 2
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Jay Smith, a seasoned expert on Islam with decades of experience evangelizing Muslims, reveals shocking truths about Islam's origins. He delves into the historical evidence, or lack thereof, for the Qur'an and Muhammad, questioning the authenticity of their well-known narratives. Dr. Smith explores whether the Qur'an contains influences from Christian hymns and even considers the existence of Muhammad. Their conversation challenges the foundations of Islamic identity and encourages critical reassessment among Muslims regarding their faith.

Jul 18, 2025 • 48min
Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Jay Smith, a Christian apologist with over two decades of experience engaging Muslims, challenges the foundations of Islam. He questions the historicity of Muhammad and the origins of the Qur'an, revealing fascinating insights into Mecca's historical evidence. Dr. Smith discusses the impact of 9/11 on religious dialogue and the significance of the multiple versions of the Qur'an. He also explores the 'three-legged stool' supporting Islam and how contemporary scholars are reassessing traditional narratives.

Oct 4, 2023 • 35min
86. From consistency to contribution: How design systems grow trees with Jay Smith at REI
Jay Smith, a systems thinker at REI, discusses the secrets of their design system consistency, including their groundbreaking approach to design, colors, and tokens. They also explore how the system grows with contributors and trees are planted. They discuss the challenges of designing a complex system, determining context and structure, fostering a culture of contribution, and using design systems to ensure consistent user experiences.

Aug 26, 2023 • 25min
429 | Refutations and Historical Problems of the Quran with Dr Jay Smith
Dr Jay Smith, a scholar specializing in refutations and historical problems of the Quran, discusses the refutations to a controversial book challenging the Quran. They also explore the historical inaccuracies in the Quran, particularly the mention of the Samaritan and Moses. Having even one mistake in the Quran raises questions about its divine preservation.

Aug 5, 2023 • 24min
426 | Is the Quran Perfectly Preserved? With Dr Jay Smith
Dr Jay Smith, an expert in Quran preservation, discusses the lack of evidence for Quran's complete existence and the variations in Quranic readings. The podcast highlights discrepancies in the seven dialects associated with the Quran's origins and explores changes in Quran manuscripts, including spelling variations and different versions of verses. The theological implications of these differences are also discussed.