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| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions for Converts from "Nonverts": Part 1 | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:56:22 | |
In this intriguing episode, we were joined by long-time convert Muslim, James, and Rooji of @roojithefoodie to discuss all the things Nonverts want to know about Converts, but are too shy to ask, and things that, as converts, we really wish Nonverts would understand! | |||
| Divorce in Islam | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:29:02 | |
Bilal and Amanda discuss the legalities surrounding divorce and how it is viewed in Islam. What is an acceptable method of divorce in Islam and when should it be done? How can women safeguard themselves from the rulings being manipulated? | |||
| Nurturing Our Family Ties | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:54:40 | |
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. | |||
| Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome | 22 May 2023 | 01:07:36 | |
Bilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome. | |||
| Adapting to Islamic Etiquettes and Gender Interactions | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:12:12 | |
We were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion. | |||
| Islamophobia and Racism | 21 Nov 2022 | 00:54:52 | |
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. | |||
| Raising Children as a Convert | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:47:08 | |
Bilal and Amanda host Lauren Booth as they discuss the challenges that converts to Islam face when raising children in a religious context. | |||
| When am I Ready to Convert to Islam? | 25 Jul 2022 | 01:09:59 | |
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?' | |||
| Islam vs Culture | 16 May 2022 | 01:07:12 | |
This month, Bilal and Amanda speak to Anse Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata, about culture and Islam. | |||
| Ramadan and Fasting Q&A | 29 Mar 2022 | 01:11:16 | |
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 pertaining to Ramadan and fasting, respectively. | |||
| Navigating Religious Festivals as a Convert to Islam | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:49:09 | |
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. | |||
| Welcome Back! Dealing With Loneliness | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:50:16 | |
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. | |||
| Tips For a Successful Marriage - Part 2 | 12 May 2025 | 00:46:32 | |
Amanda and Bilal host relationship coaches Victoria Matesky and Tafazal Mohammed, founders of Tea For Two https://www.teafortwo.uk/ in this 2-part candid discussion on what makes a successful marriage and why our marriages end up in failure. You can access the New Beginnings pre-marriage course on demand at https://beginnings.org.uk/marriage-registration/ | |||
| Marriage: Do's and Don'ts | 15 Jul 2021 | 01:19:34 | |
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. You can access the New Beginnings pre-marriage course on demand at https://beginnings.org.uk/marriage-registration/ | |||
| Marriage: Laying the Groundwork | 03 Jun 2021 | 01:02:09 | |
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. | |||
| Ramadan Special | 08 Apr 2021 | 01:00:21 | |
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. | |||
| Coming out of the Conversion Closet: Telling your loved ones that you're Muslim! | 11 Mar 2021 | 01:00:21 | |
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. | |||
| Do Converts Experience Male Privilege | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:53:14 | |
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. | |||
| Tips for new Muslims: Do's and don'ts | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:54:47 | |
Hosts 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. | |||
| Book Recommendations for New Muslims | 10 Dec 2020 | 01:04:27 | |
We were joined by our special guest, Yahya Birt where we discussed book recommendations for new Muslims. | |||
| Welcome to Converts Unplugged | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:39:49 | |
In this introductory welcome episode, Amanda and Aisha introduce the theme for future podcasts and share some personal stories. | |||
| Tips For a Successful Marriage - Part 1 | 05 May 2025 | 00:48:26 | |
Amanda and Bilal host relationship coaches Victoria Matesky and Tafazal Mohammed, founders of Tea For Two https://www.teafortwo.uk/ in this 2-part candid discussion on what makes a successful marriage and why our marriages end up in failure. | |||
| Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing After Converting | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:08:38 | |
Amanda and Bilal host trained psychotherapist, Jodie Wozencroft-Reay and mental health worker at Blackburn Hospital, Aisha Jasuleviciute where they offer solutions and resources for positive mental wellbeing with a focus on the convert experience. | |||
| Navigating Different Groups - Part 2 | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:57:14 | |
Part 2 of 2: Amanda and Bilal are joined by brother Ilyas Foy from Blackburn as they discuss their decades of interactions and experiences navigating various Muslim movements and sects in the UK. | |||
| Navigating Different Groups - Part 1 | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:54:10 | |
Part 1 of 2: Amanda and Bilal are joined by brother Ilyas Foy from Blackburn as they discuss their decades of interactions and experiences navigating various Muslim movements and sects in the UK. | |||
| Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 2 | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:27:54 | |
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. You can access the New Beginnings pre-marriage course on demand at https://beginnings.org.uk/marriage-registration/ | |||
| Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 1 | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:59:56 | |
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. You can access the New Beginnings pre-marriage course on demand at https://beginnings.org.uk/marriage-registration/ | |||
| I'm LGBT and Converted to Islam | 14 Sep 2023 | 01:13:32 | |
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. | |||
| Questions for Converts from "Nonverts": Part 2 | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:44:42 | |
In part 2 of this intriguing episode, we were joined by long-time convert Muslim, James, and Rooji of @roojithefoodie to discuss all the things Nonverts want to know about Converts, but are too shy to ask, and things that, as converts, we really wish Nonverts would understand! | |||