Justin Langer reflects on a chance encounter with George, a Ghanaian pastor, during a trip to Manchester for the Cricket World Cup.Their conversation about faith, hope, and love highlights the universal struggle with modern challenges like wars, political turmoil, and mental health crises.Langer emphasizes that faith isn't about science or logic but about overcoming fear.He shares how George's passion for scripture and the role of religion in providing hope resonated with him.Examples from the World Cup, such as players praying after matches, underscore the human need for connection and meaning.Langer also recalls personal struggles, including losing his mother and friends, and how faith helped him navigate grief.The article concludes with a call to embrace faith, hope, and love to create a safer future for children, despite the world's complexities.