Latest Converts Podcast Episodes

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Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 2

New Beginnings - June 15, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Part 2 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes. For convert-specific marriage ...

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Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 1

New Beginnings - June 04, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Part 1 of 2: In this episode, we speak about some of the challenges men face after conversion to Islam regarding marriage. We are joined by John and Ismael who share their extensive experience and relate some candid and humorous anecdotes. For convert-specific marriage ...

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I'm LGBT and Converted to Islam

New Beginnings - September 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda discuss the process and challenges of converting to Islam coming from an LGBT background with their guests Giles and Joanne who share their own personal experiences of becoming Muslims. If you have any queries regarding this podcast, please contact us a...

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Nurturing Our Family Ties

New Beginnings - July 25, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda were joined by Hanan Sandercock and Hamza Robertson to discuss their experiences with their families after conversion. The panel has a collective convert experience age of more than 90 years. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome

New Beginnings - May 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Adapting to Islamic Etiquettes and Gender Interactions

New Beginnings - February 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. We were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Islamophobia and Racism

New Beginnings - November 21, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. As part of Islamophobia awareness month, Amanda and Bilal discuss discriminatory experiences that converts may face after conversion and how to deal with them in the appropriate manner, with their special guest, sister Haniya from Birmingham. Support the Show. Facebook...

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Raising Children as a Convert

New Beginnings - September 27, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Bilal and Amanda host Lauren Booth as they discuss the challenges that converts to Islam face when raising children in a religious context. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Picking Up the Call from God through the Quran

Becoming Muslim - August 23, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
In this episode, we talk about  what is the Quran  and why its a miracle  how to develop a relationship with reading and reciting the Quran  Connecting with Allah سبحانه وتعالىٰ‎ deeper and How through the Quran Allah سبحانه وتعالىٰ‎speaks with us  I share some experiences I've gone through ...

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Picking Up the Call from God through the Quran

Becoming Muslim - August 23, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
In this episode, we talk about  what is the Quran  and why its a miracle  how to develop a relationship with reading and reciting the Quran  Connecting with Allah سبحانه وتعالىٰ‎ deeper and How through the Quran Allah سبحانه وتعالىٰ‎speaks with us  I share some experiences I've gone through ...

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When am I Ready to Convert to Islam?

New Beginnings - July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. One of the most frequent things we're asked at New Beginnings is, 'How will I know when I'm ready to convert to Islam?'  In this episode, podcast hosts Sh Bilal and Amanda, along with guests Monica, Martin and Samantha, discuss this question, including our personal expe...

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Being in a Relationship with God

Becoming Muslim - July 19, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله وبركاته Asalam Alaikaum  In this podcast, we introduce the concept of  pardah  mahrams  being in a relationship with a Muslim as a  nonmuslim  building a connection with God and Why that's the foundation of Life Connect with us more on  instagram.com/becomingmuslim...

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How your self image affects your confidence to scale, market & sell

Confidence That Converts Podcast - May 26, 2022 22:28 - 23 minutes
Lacking clarity on how to take off the limits holding you back as a leader? Working hard but not getting results that elevate your visibility and value? Wondering if you’re missing much-needed communication, leadership & sales skills to help you show up powerfully, sell, and scale beyond what’s ...

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Islam vs Culture

New Beginnings - May 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. This month, Bilal and Amanda speak to Anse Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata, about culture and Islam. How do we distinguish between culture and Islam and are converts free of cultural baggage? Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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What's creating gaps in your activity, confidence & consistency in business

Confidence That Converts Podcast - May 15, 2022 02:17 - 20 minutes
Lacking clarity on how to take off the limits holding you back as a leader? Working hard but not getting results that elevate your visibility and value? Wondering if you’re missing much-needed communication, leadership & sales skills to help you show up powerfully, sell, and scale beyond what’s ...

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The most powerful & unconventional blueprint for marketing in business

Confidence That Converts Podcast - May 08, 2022 00:34 - 23 minutes
Lacking clarity on how to take off the limits holding you back as a leader? Working hard but not getting results that elevate your visibility and value? Wondering if you’re missing much-needed communication, leadership & sales skills to help you show up powerfully, sell, and scale beyond what’s ...

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Your Image & Identity fuel your Confidence in Business...

Confidence That Converts Podcast - May 01, 2022 00:59 - 19 minutes
Follow me on Instagram – feel free to ask me your questions about communicating, leading & selling with Confidence That Converts! Find Candace on the following platforms: www.candacesheppard.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/candacesheppard Facebook: www.facebook.com/candaceasheppard

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Ramadan and Fasting Q&A

New Beginnings - March 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Akmal Shakoor from AskDoc, a voluntary organisation that aims to engage, educate & empower ethnic minority communities on health (twitter.com/askdoc1) and Shaykh Bilal Brown who answered your medical and religious questions pertaini...

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CTC 2022 NEW EPISODES

Confidence That Converts Podcast - March 01, 2022 07:10 - 36 seconds
Follow me on Instagram – feel free to ask me your questions about communicating, leading & selling with Confidence That Converts! Find Candace on the following platforms: www.candacesheppard.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/candacesheppard Facebook: www.facebook.com/candaceasheppard

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Getting a Firm Understanding of Your Identity as a New Convert

Becoming Muslim - February 21, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
This podcast covering identity changes as a new muslim  We go through my journey of how I handled this change myself the top common mistakes we make as new Muslims inspiring stories to help us on our journey  the two states of being a Muslim: Sabr and Shukr  How we can continue to connect  ...

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Getting a Firm Understanding of Your Identity as a New Convert

Becoming Muslim - February 21, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
This podcast covering identity changes as a new muslim  We go through my journey of how I handled this change myself the top common mistakes we make as new Muslims inspiring stories to help us on our journey  the two states of being a Muslim: Sabr and Shukr  How we can continue to connect  ...

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Navigating Religious Festivals as a Convert to Islam

New Beginnings - December 20, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Amanda and Bilal are joined by Imam Suhaib Webb from the US as they have a candid discussion about their own experiences as converts during the time of non-Islamic religious festivals and they give sincere advice to those new to the faith at this critical time. Support ...

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Welcome Back! Dealing With Loneliness

New Beginnings - December 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Amanda and Bilal join Rumela to welcome the new season of podcasts, give an update on New Beginnings' activities and discuss the topic of loneliness. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Marriage: Do's and Don'ts

New Beginnings - July 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. We continue the topic of marriage with Ustadha Ameena Blake of Eden Houses UK, with an honest look at some common pitfalls faced by converts when trying to find a spouse.  From what to ask, red flags to watch out for, to what to include in your contract, we've covered i...

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Marriage: Laying the Groundwork

New Beginnings - June 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda welcome sister Henrietta Szovati, co-founder of Barefoot Institute and author of 'Heartsmart: One Woman's Journey from Her Head to Her Heart," to discuss how new Muslims can prepare themselves for marriage from within. You can purchase the book 10 Steps...

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Ramadan Special

New Beginnings - April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda are joined by Khadija Kimchi of The Camelia's Bloom, for a Ramadan special discussing the joys and the challenges of this blessed month for new Muslims and converts. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!

New Beginnings - March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Aisha and Amanda are joined by Andrea and AbdulMaalik, who share with us their journeys to Islam and the reactions of friends and family to their conversion. Support the show (https://beginnings.org.uk/donate/)

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Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!

New Beginnings - March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Aisha and Amanda are joined by Andrea and AbdulMaalik, who share with us their journeys to Islam and the reactions of friends and family to their conversion. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Do Converts Experience Male Privilege

New Beginnings - February 11, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Send us a Text Message. This month Converts Unplugged hosts Aisha and Amanda welcome Martin and Shaykh Bilal for a discussion on the different experiences of male and female converts. Support the Show. Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube X

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Spreading the Truth in Modern Times with Rabia Biag

Becoming Muslim - January 21, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 36 ratings
How do you spread the truth in a unique way on Social media platforms? Today, we have Rabia Biag, a beautiful soul who spreads truth and wisdom through her social media accounts. We will talk about her story of migrating from Pakistan to the USA, the different experiences she had in both countr...

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