Best Jafar Podcasts (2024)

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Preparing for the Next Life - Shaykh Zakaullah Saleem 16:09

3d ago16:09

16:09

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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198. Dana Ozak: "A Girl and Her Four Families" 39:32

1d ago39:32

39:32

Dana Ozak is a full-time preschool teacher, passionate adoptee advocate whenever she has time, part-time college student, part time water color artist, part time author, and whatever other free time she has is spent going on long walks with her sweet husband and hanging out with him and their college aged offspring. Website: https://girland4familie…

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Importance of Faith - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan 19:33

5d ago19:33

19:33

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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Episode 98: Zapped! 1:50:44

7d ago1:50:44

1:50:44

What would you do if you combined beer and weed and science and accidentally gave yourself telekinetic powers? Hopefully anything other than watch this movie! This week we watch and discuss the 1982 "classic" teen comedy... Zapped! Starring none other than Charles in Charge himself Scott Baio. We are warning you... it made us feel a certain way. An…

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197. Liana Soifer: "BIPOC Adoptees VOICES" 50:53

8d ago50:53

50:53

Liana Soifer (she/her) is a transracial, transnational adoptee from South Korea, raised in Oregon, and the Co-Founder and Executive Director of BIPOC Adoptees VOICES, a Portland-based nonprofit leading initiatives for BIPOC adoptee communities. With a BA in Human Services, Liana has experience as a Project Manager in software and web applications. …

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Neglecting the Salah - Shaykh Mohammed Ali 22:44

15d ago22:44

22:44

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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196. Amanda Robinson: "Between Those Scars" 39:42

16d ago39:42

39:42

Amanda Robinson is a Korean adoptee. She was adopted with her twin sister and raised in Washington. Though she's wanted to be many things, currently she is a retired dental hygienist who homeschools her two kids, and is an aspiring children's lit writer in her free time. She aims to encourage kids through her future children's books. Music by Corey…

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Episode 97: Deadpool & Wolverine 2:13:59

15d ago2:13:59

2:13:59

The biggest movie on the planet right now is Deadpool & Wolverine, hands down. So we might as well talk about it since everyone else is. If you haven't seen it, we are going to spoil all the spoilers, unapologetically. Deadpool's first forray into the MCU, the triumphant return of Hugh Jackman as the definitive Wolverine, an unhealthy number of f-b…

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The Danger of Riyaa (Hidden Shirk) - Shaykh Aqeel Mahmood 18:18

24d ago18:18

18:18

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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195. Grace Yung Foster: "The Incl[us]ion Initiative" 46:31

23d ago46:31

46:31

Grace Yung Foster is the Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Initiative. They are elevating the future of work for Adoptees of Color and Foster Care Alumni. Grace is both an Adoptee and a Foster Alum. She’s committed to creating more equity, inclusion, and opportunity for our communities, especially within our workplaces and careers. She is a former n…

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Lessons from The Battle of Khandak - Shaykh Ahsan Hanif 23:18

27d ago23:18

23:18

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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Episode 96: SummerSlam 1994 2:19:23

30d ago2:19:23

2:19:23

On this week's show the guys wax philosophically about summers of our youth, and the summer spectacle that is WWW SummerSlam. Specifically SummerSlam 1994 - A show that saw family drama with some Hart on Hart action in a steel cage, and the ultimate showdown... Undertaker vs Undertaker. "How could that be?" you ask. You'll just have to listen to fi…

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194. Kathleen Shea Kirstein: "Dear Mother and Blown Off Course" 54:13

30d ago54:13

54:13

Kathleen Shea Kirstein is a Late Discovery Adoptee and NPE (Non-Expected Parent Event), as well a mother of two sons, retired Registered Nurse, and illustrator of three children's books with author D Ann Hollon. She has published two essays in Severance magazine: "Dear Mother" and "Blown off Course.” https://severancemag.com/dear-mother/ https://ww…

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“Indeed all the Believers are Brothers” - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan 17:06

1M ago17:06

17:06

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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193. Shannon Gibney: "The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption" 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

Shannon Gibney is a writer, educator, and activist. The author of several books, including The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption, which received a Michael L. Printz Honor and a Minnesota Book Award; See No Color and Dream Country, both winners of Minnesota Book Awards; and Sam and the Incredible African…

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Good, Evil and the End of Times - Shaykh Wasim Kempson 16:52

1M ago16:52

16:52

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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192. Ryan Jafar Artes: "The Adoptee Open Mic" 1:13:48

1M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Ryan Jafar Artes (he/she/they) is an activist, memoirist, and poet. Ryan’s work calls for a re-imagination of culture via cultural renaissance from their lived experience and perspective as a transracial transnational South Asian Indian American adoptee. Ryan is the host of The Adoptee Open Mic, and hosts virtual letter writing classes to support t…

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Concise Advice from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم - Shaykh Abdullahi Hussein 13:24

2M ago13:24

13:24

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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191. Pekitta Tynes: "Pekitta's Journey" 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Original air date: 02/01/2022 Pekitta Tynes is a published author of the book "Thank God I was Adopted 'Cause DNA is No Joke!" Based on her memoirs and journey to how she found her biological family through DNA testing. Her reunion can be seen on a YouTube video, "Pekitta's Journey". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFhUFNkqpPU Music by Corey Quinn…

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190. Marc Borne: "Was I Adopted, Yes or No?" 1:03:55

2M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Original air date: July 27, 2021 "Raise your hand and self validate yourself." -Marc Borne Music by Corey QuinnBy Jennifer Dyan Ghoston

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Episode 95: They Live 2:22:05

2M ago2:22:05

2:22:05

We came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass... and we're all out of bubblegum. A classic line from the iconic Rowdy Roddy Piper. This week the guys ramble on as we review the 1988 cult classic John Carpenter sci-fit flick: They Live! In this cautionary tale a drifter played by Piper realizes that we are all being controlled and brainwashed by alien…

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189. Elizabeth Blake: "Connecting Threads: Five Siblings Lost and Found" 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

Elizabeth (EM) Blake has a recently released graphic memoir called Connecting Threads: Five Siblings Lost and Found. She is one of five children who were removed from their first family over time and placed in foster care, and most were adopted when young. She didn't know until decades later that she had lived with her first mother for weeks or mon…

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The Southport Incident: Guidance from the Qur'an & Sunnah - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan 17:44

2M ago17:44

17:44

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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188. Nancy McCaughey: "An Open Heart and Mind" 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

Nancy McCaughey is a returning guest. Nancy identifies herself by her most treasured life roles; wife, mother, daughter, sister, newly-retired midlife transition coach and late discovery adoptee (LDA). She is in the process of completing her memoir, Reunion. It is about her own midlife ‘identity quake’ that took place at her 20th high school reunio…

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Muslims in the Summer - Shaykh Hisham Jafar Ali 16:22

3M ago16:22

16:22

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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187. Bonus: "Adoption Loss: When Grief is Suffocated" by Kate Murphy, LCSW 9:41

3M ago9:41

9:41

ADOPTION LOSS: WHEN GRIEF IS SUFFOCATED By Kate Murphy, LCSW Kate Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a psychotherapy practice in Atlanta, GA. She specializes in working with members of the adoption constellation with a focus on adoptees. She knows that processing the loss and grief caused by relinquishment is challenging to do alone. …

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186. Simon Benn: "Be Inspired and Empowered by Your Lived Experience" 31:28

3M ago31:28

31:28

Simon Benn is a returning guest. Simon was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he doesn’t ever remember not knowing. He didn't experience any conscious adoption trauma until 40 when he found out his childhood teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother. This caused an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That kickstarted a healing …

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Ep.29 When life hands you lemons 44:50

3M ago44:50

44:50

The arcade boys are back with yet another classic. But man we really wish you could have heard the episode that was lost to the ether it was. As always thank you for listening and please leave a 5 star rating on the episode. See you in the next pod. Twitter: @DATA_pod @SkubaQuan @Real_Kevin Bacon Instagram: @DaysAtTheArcade @uncleskuba awsnap_itsbi…

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Hope in Times of Despair - Shaykh Aqeel Mahmood 19:51

3M ago19:51

19:51

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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185. Marcie J. Keithley: "Finding Meaning is the Fuel of Our Minds" 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Marcie J. Keithley is a returning guest. Marcie is an author, speaker, master storyteller and CoFounder of the National Association of Adoptees and Parents (NAAP) She retired as Vice President of Retail Bank Management and Merrill Lynch after serving the financial industry for over 32 years. A first/birth mom in reunion since 2008, she co founded I…

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Episode 94: X-Men '97 1:44:06

3M ago1:44:06

1:44:06

We don't specifically cover many new things on this show, sure we talk about a lot of things in our long winded sidebars, but rarely do we have a whole episode dedicated to some of that new new. This week is an exception. As promised, we're all caught up on X-Men '97 and now we're gonna talk about it dammit! Join us as we give the show its flowers …

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Archives Episode 1 - Professor Damian Hughes - Visualisation, Goal-Setting & Mindset in PE 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

Welcome to the very first episode of The PE Umbrella Archives. This mini-series will run as a thread through the main PE Umbrella podcast as a means to re-visit classic episodes of the show that have truly stood the test of time. As the show approaches its' 9th Birthday, I have reflected on the many incredible episodes from years gone by and just h…

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Engaging in Al-Istighfar - Shaykh Wasim Kempson 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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Episode 93: Harry and the Hendersons 1:44:26

3M ago1:44:26

1:44:26

This week the guys watch and review the best movie ever made about hitting a bigfoot with your car and bringing him home to be part of your family, Harry and the Hendersons! Join us as we unpack this timeless 80's classic and chat about bigfoot, and along the way we learn a lot about furries (and Dave's kinks), as well as do our first live product …

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184. Dr. Katherin Elizabeth (K E) Garland: "In Search of a Salve: Memoir of a Sex Addict" 55:27

3M ago55:27

55:27

Dr. Katherin Elizabeth (K E) Garland is an award-winning creative nonfiction writer, blogger, and author based in Florida. She uses personal essays and memoir to de-marginalize women’s experiences with an intent to highlight and humanize contemporary issues, such as reproductive rights, intergenerational trauma, adoption, and mental health issues. …

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Making every PE lesson count - Under the Umbrella with James Crane 1:11:48

3M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

With me under the umbrella this week is assistant headteacher and author of the book ‘Making every PE lesson count’, James Crane. In this episode we find out exactly how to do just that, make every PE lesson count! So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under the PE umbrella.By Ryan Ellis

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Aiding & Helping Others - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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Episode 92: Favorite Wrestling Entrance Music 2:27:24

3M ago2:27:24

2:27:24

The guys are back on their bullshit, this week to talk about our favorite wrestling theme songs over the years. When it comes to wrestling shows, nothing gets the crowd going like the iconic sound of their favorite superstars making their way to the ring. Sometimes a surprise, sometimes expected, these songs define wrestling and add to the overall …

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183. Lisa Bouler: "Resiliency and Faith" 53:03

3M ago53:03

53:03

Lisa K Bouler is a returning guest. She was born and adopted in Chicago. From an early age her adoptive parents shared her adoption story and encouraged her to search for her biological family. With their support, she eventually found out she was not only a big sister to her parent’s biological child, but a big sister to her own four biological sib…

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Under the Umbrella with Marisa McKay 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

With me under the umbrella this week is national PE subject advisor for PE New Zealand (PENZ), Marisa McKay. Another wonderful conversation on ALL things primary PE awaits, so get that note pad and pen ready.By Ryan Ellis

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Renewing Your Intention - Shaykh Abdullahi Hussein 13:24

4M ago13:24

13:24

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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182. Dr. Stephen Rowley: "The Lost Coin: A Memoir of Adoption and Destiny" 45:33

4M ago45:33

45:33

Dr. Stephen Rowley became a psychotherapist after a rich and varied career in K-12 and higher education. He earned his B.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in English and Psychology. He also earned a Ph.D. in Administration and Policy Analysis from the Graduate School of Education of Stanford University and an M.A. in Counseling…

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Under the Umbrella with Jo Heaume 56:20

4M ago56:20

56:20

With me under the umbrella this week is the primary PE lead at British school Jakarta, Jo Heaume. In this conversation we learn about Jo's journey to teaching internationally and exactly what makes PE tick in her school. Ideas, tips and thoughts to mull over are all here in this episode, so what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under t…

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The Deeds Equivalent to the Reward of Hajj - Shaykh Zakaullah Saleem 16:13

4M ago16:13

16:13

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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181. Autumn: "FOG Lifters and Smog Grifters" 54:55

4M ago54:55

54:55

Rebecca Autumn is a returning guest to the podcast. Rebecca Autumn Sansom is a documentary filmmaker, event planner, and non-profit director. Her films, including Reckoning with the Primal Wound (2023) and Trainsforming America (2012), have screened at film festivals and public and private events throughout the United States. She is the founder and…

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Under the Umbrella with Gemma Craker 55:45

4M ago55:45

55:45

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by PE mentor and coach for primary PE teachers who teach or want to teach in an international school, Gemma Craker. We talk through Gemma's own PE story and unpick her perspectives on the subject that we all love. From lesson advice to practical tips, it's all here, so what are you waiting for…

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The Opportunity Arafah Provides - Shaykh Mustafa Abu Rayyan 18:44

4M ago18:44

18:44

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK. https://www.greenlanemasjid.orgBy Green Lane Masjid

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180. Mee Ok Icaro: "Holding Compassionate Space" 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Mee Ok Icaro (pronounced “Mee Oak Ee-car-oh”), is a unique and powerful voice in the world of visionary medicine and personal growth. As a Writer, Book Doula, Sacred Medicine Advisor and Integration Specialist, Life Purpose Coach and Guide, Mee Ok is dedicated to helping individuals heal and find their path in life. Skilled in Gabor Maté’s Compassi…

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Under the Umbrella with Shauna Pemberton 1:02:28

4M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE Lead Shauna Pemberton. As an experienced primary teacher leading the subject, Shauna is making a real difference to the lives of the pupils in her school community, putting PE and physical activity at the heart of change. She shares with us her relationship with the subject before offerin…