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I'm LGBT and Converted to Islam
New Beginnings - September 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBilal 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 at [email protected] ...
Nurturing Our Family Ties
New Beginnings - July 25, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBilal 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
Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome
New Beginnings - May 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome. Support the show
Adapting to Islamic Etiquettes and Gender Interactions
New Beginnings - February 24, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion. Support the show
Islamophobia and Racism
New Beginnings - November 21, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs 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
Raising Children as a Convert
New Beginnings - September 27, 2022 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBilal 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
When am I Ready to Convert to Islam?
New Beginnings - July 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsOne 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 experiences, both positive an...
Islam vs Culture
New Beginnings - May 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis 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
Ramadan and Fasting Q&A
New Beginnings - March 29, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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 pertaining to Ramadan and fasting...
Navigating Religious Festivals as a Convert to Islam
New Beginnings - December 20, 2021 21:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmanda 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 the show
Welcome Back! Dealing With Loneliness
New Beginnings - December 08, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAmanda 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
Marriage: Do's and Don'ts
New Beginnings - July 15, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe 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 it all! Support the show
Marriage: Laying the Groundwork
New Beginnings - June 03, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAisha 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 to Getting and Staying M...
Ramadan Special
New Beginnings - April 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAisha 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
Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!
New Beginnings - March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAisha 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
Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim!
New Beginnings - March 11, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAisha 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/)
Do Converts Experience Male Privilege
New Beginnings - February 11, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis 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
Tips for new Muslims: Do's and don'ts
New Beginnings - January 14, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHosts Aisha and Amanda are joined by long-time converts Hanan and John. We discuss their journeys to Islam, and talk about some tips to help new Muslims avoid common difficulties and pitfalls. You can see some of sister Hanan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/hanan_made/ Support the show
Book Recommendations for New Muslims
New Beginnings - December 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe were joined by our special guest, Yahya Birt where we discussed book recommendations for new Muslims. 1.Theresa Corbin and Kaighla Um Dayo, “The New Muslim’s Field Guide.” https://www.bookdepository.com/New-Muslims-Field-Guide-Kaighla-Um-Dayo/9781981328994 2.Yasir Qadhi, “Du’a: The Weapon o...
Welcome to Converts Unplugged
New Beginnings - November 09, 2020 18:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this introductory welcome episode, Amanda and Aisha introduce the theme for future podcasts and share some personal stories. Support the show
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