Beste Doubletake podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the Wilderness of Grief 37:25

12h ago37:25

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WORLD Radio’s Jenny Rough was worried. Last year, her memory seemed to be slipping, and few things scared her more than descending into dementia as she got older. She also came across some recent research that tied dementia and Alzheimer's disease to a person’s ability to navigate–and Jenny has always had a little trouble with maps. Worst of all, h…

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The Feminine Mystake 41:23

8d ago41:23

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In 1968 Mallory Millett arrived in New York just in time to watch her sister Kate Millett turn into an icon of the radical Second Wave feminist movement. At first, Mallory thought of herself as a feminist. But soon Mallory began to realize that feminism wasn’t quite what she thought: “I’d been brought into something very, very weird.” And the weird…

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In the running 28:46

1y ago28:46

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When Thaddeus Hall was born, the room went silent. From then on, every day has been a struggle for survival–kind of a race, really. As Thad’s family pushes through the obstacles of raising a medically fragile child, it seems like life will never be the same. What do you do when something goes wrong? What does life look like? What do you lose—and wh…

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Three Questions 51:02

1y ago51:02

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This is the story of two Iranian women who brought about a revolution in one of the world’s most notorious prisons–just not the kind involving protests and violence. It all came down to the courage to answer a few questions from a judge. Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate. Support sound journalism, grou…

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The Death Doula 45:58

1y ago45:58

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Laurel Marr is a Christian who helps people find comfort and meaning in their last days. In the past, death was a preparation to meet God. But our secular culture today thinks this life is all there is. Laurel asks—and answers—the question: what does it mean to die well? Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/dona…

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Dreamland 42:44

1y ago42:44

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When he was 15, Connor Clough taught himself how to become aware he was dreaming while he was dreaming. It seemed kind of fun–until it wasn’t. Along the way he faced a question that has puzzled thinkers for millennia: Are dreams just collections of memories and emotions dredged up from our subconscious? Or are dreams really some sort of window into…

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Breaking a blood oath 59:53

1y ago59:53

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In 2005 Tani Prroj was pastor of a small Albanian church and his wife Elona was a stay-at-home mom. But then Tani’s uncle shot and killed a mountain man, casting the family into a cycle of revenge that can go on for generations. Albania is one of the last places on earth that still practices “blood feud.” It’s a cultural imperative and an impulse m…

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The Experience Machines, Part Two 53:39

1+ y ago53:39

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Two years ago Stewart Freeman built a church in a virtual reality app called VR Chat, reputedly one of the wildest places in the metaverse. On this episode we’ll tag along with Stewart and the VR ministry of Cornerstone Church as they try to bring the Gospel into virtual reality. Instead of allowing virtual reality to distort the Gospel that they p…

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The Experience Machines, Part One 44:58

1+ y ago44:58

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About three years ago Stewart Freeman went online, into virtual reality, to meet girls. Instead he found Christ through a California church called Cornerstone, one of a handful of ministries trying to preach the Gospel in a new digital world called the “metaverse.” Mark Zuckerberg predicts that within a few years a billion people will be in the met…

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You think you know someone 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

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Larry and Connie Van Oosten were awakened one morning in 2017 by a masked intruder with a weapon. He stuffed them into the trunk of an old Caprice and hauled them off to a secret room. It seemed at first like a sophisticated heist designed to clean out their bank accounts–but the truth was both weirder and more unsettling than they could have imagi…

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Singletake: Blindsided 26:26

1+ y ago26:26

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When Rachel Cochrane was 17, she headed off with her mom to attend an Air Force Academy ball with her brand-new, first-ever boyfriend. It should have been so romantic. It wasn’t. Music licensed via podcastmusic.com from 5 Alarm, ALIBI Music, Atomica Music. News clips from KOAA News. Final song: The Manhattans, "Kiss and Say Goodbye”…

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Singletake: The sheer terror of impending catastrophe 16:29

1+ y ago16:29

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On April 12, 1999, Air Force cadet James Busch stepped out of an airplane 6,000 feet in the air for a routine practice jump. But his parachute didn’t open. Neither did his reserve. And then things got really bad. It’s a helpless feeling to watch a big problem come rushing up from a long way away, knowing that you’re out of options. But sometimes Go…

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Two days to change her mind 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

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Last September Roberta Bayer got a call from her mom, who was in a nursing home in southern Ontario. Roberta had to come up and visit that weekend, her mom said, or it would be too late. Roberta realized that she had 48 hours to stop her mother from doing something terrible.Door WORLD Radio

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Season Finale! Believing in the Unseen with Dr. Omar Suleiman 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

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In Surat al-Hujurat verse 18, Allah (SWT) says: “Surely Allah knows the Unseen of the heavens and earth. And Allah is All-Seeing of what you do.” Al-Ghaib, or the Unseen, refers to knowledge that is only known to Allah, such as knowledge about the angels and jinn, heaven and hell, and fate and predestination. Why do we struggle to connect with and …

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Building Prophetic Communities for Women, with Usts. Lobna Mulla & Maryam Amir 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

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The Prophet (S) once critically said, “O people! Some of you scare people away [from faith].” He was addressing the best generation of Muslims when he said this, so it certainly still applies today. Are Muslim communities pushing women away today? What do we lose when women are disengaged from Islamic institutions? How can we improve access and con…

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Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: "Why didn't God stop it?" - Special with Sh. Mohammed Elshinawy 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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On February 6th, a devastating earthquake hit Türkiye and Syria. Over 12,000 lives have been lost, and thousands more have been injured and displaced. When tragedies and disasters occur, it’s understandable to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?” Are natural disasters a form of punishment from God? Are they a warning to turn back to Him? If Allah…

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Trusting God, The Provider, with Dr. Jinan Yousef 37:16

2y ago37:16

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup In the 51st chapter of the Qur’an, verse 22, Allah (SWT) says, “In heaven is your rizq and whatever you are promised.” Rizq, meaning provision or sustenance, …

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The State of Masculinity, with Dr. Osman Umarji 52:34

2y ago52:34

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup Some of the most popular influencers today are being hailed as guides and teachers for boys and men. They claim to understand the challenges that men are faci…

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Why Do We Need Hadith? with Dr. Jonathan Brown 41:50

2y ago41:50

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup The most authentic and verified texts for Muslims, after the Qur’an, are the books of Hadith. They’re foundational to how we understand and practice our relig…

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OCD and Satan's Whispers, with Sr. Najwa Awad 42:44

2y ago42:44

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup In Surat Faatir, Chapter 35 verse 6, Allah (SWT) says, “Indeed, Shaytan (Satan) is an enemy to you; so take him as an enemy.” One of the weapons at Satan’s di…

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Muslims in Web3 with Sh. Mustafa Umar 38:37

2y ago38:37

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup When Facebook changed its company name to Meta, it doubled down on its commitment to the future of the internet: the so-called “metaverse.” But with tech comp…

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Can I be Spiritual Without Religion? with Imam Tom Facchine 45:13

2y ago45:13

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup When people choose to follow a religion, they are often looking for feelings of peace, contentment, and connection to a higher power. This feeling of spiritua…

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Why Islam? with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy 38:25

2y ago38:25

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup Three-in-ten American adults describe themselves as atheists, agnostics or “nothing in particular” when they are asked about their religious identity, accordi…

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Prove that God Exists, with Sh. Hamza Karamali 43:00

2y ago43:00

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Love our content? Sign up for the DoubleTake companion email featuring bonus supplemental content and a SNEAK PEEK of next week's episode! Sign up here: https://yqn.io/doubletake-email-signup No matter which religion a person is born into, we all eventually face the same question: “Do I really believe in God?” The Qur’an tells us that the signs of …

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The Freedom Show Part II 48:37

2y ago48:37

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The Kim regime’s information blockade is crumbling. Truth under the totalitarian society is finding a foothold. Free North Korea Radio is sending hope and the Gospel across the DMZ.Door Les Sillars

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The Freedom Show - Part I 44:51

2y ago44:51

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A tiny band of North Korean defectors is battling for the hearts and minds of 25 million people with shortwave news and programming. Free North Korea Radio, founded by Christians, is helping people in the world’s most totalitarian state imagine life without the Kim regime. Will the truth set them free?…

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Meaningful Discussions 43:12

2y ago43:12

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Monica Gill just wants to be able to talk about important things with her public high school students. But a dumpster-fire of controversy over Critical Race Theory ideology, identity politics, and transgender policies erupts in Loudoun County Public Schools, and the Virginia district becomes a flashpoint for a national debate.…

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'At least I have said it' 40:37

2y ago40:37

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The story of a Chinese doctor who once participated in a program of terrible pain and cruelty. Now he regrets helping a regime that still makes thousands of people per year disappear, all in the name of healing. Supposedly.Door WORLD Radio

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Episode 4: Do you want to believe? 1:01:08

2y ago1:01:08

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July of 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the modern flying saucer ... craze? Movement? Whatever. This is the story of how Christians through the ages have reacted to the idea of alien life. It might not be the story you’re expecting.Door Les Sillars

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Episode 3: Inconvenient Lives 39:36

2y ago39:36

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Jill Stanek gets a nursing job at Chicago’s Christ Hospital in 1999 because she wants to avoid ethical issues. What could go wrong at a hospital named after Jesus? Lots, it turns out. But she refuses to turn away when confronted with evil. Her revelations shock the nation but the same thing—and worse—is still going on today.…

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Episode 2: A Well-Founded Fear 57:05

2+ y ago57:05

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What do you do when your own country wants you to violate your own conscience? And what if you’re a physician, born and raised in Canada? This is the story of a family that had to decide if and when the dangers of staying home outweighed the risks of leaving. It unfolded over three decades in a country and a culture that’s a lot like the U.S. in ma…

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Episode 1: Just Trying to Be Funny 41:21

2+ y ago41:21

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The story of a guy who’s trying to make it in the world of clean comedy—on his own terms, and in his own words. We get a backstage pass to Gutty’s Comedy Club in Indianapolis, Ind., where we’ll follow Brandon Young, punchline by punchline, as he tries to stay relevant in a world that’s leaving his language behind.…

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Doubletake Trailer 2:56

2+ y ago2:56

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Doubletake is a narrative podcast. We tell stories creatively about interesting people encountering big ideas. It’s journalism plus storytelling, informed by a biblical worldview.Door WORLD Radio

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Season Finale - Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? with Dr. Osman Umarji and Dr. Farah Islam 42:33

2+ y ago42:33

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The importance of mental health is discussed everywhere today, from workplaces and schools to television shows and social media. In most cases, however, it has a distinctly secular approach. There is rarely any mention of the role that faith and spirituality can play in mental well-being. A recent study by Yaqeen makes the case that religiosity is …

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James Webb Telescope: Muslims in Space with Dr. Aycha Tammour 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

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The James Webb Space Telescope is set to be operational by July as NASA’s flagship mission in astrophysics. In the coming years, we are expected to learn more about the first stars and galaxies after the Big Bang, and we may see significant progress toward becoming a multi-planetary species. What does Islam have to say about the importance of space…

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Islam and Abortion with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sr. Hanaa Hasan 1:00:17

2+ y ago1:00:17

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Abortion is dominating headlines as the United States Supreme Court considers a decision that could lead to it being outlawed in many states. While the political debate is framed as being either pro-life or pro-choice, the Islamic perspective is not so simple. Is abortion halal or haram, and are there any exceptions? What principles do Muslim schol…

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Muslims & Crypto: Will we fall behind? with Sh. Joe Bradford 56:18

2+ y ago56:18

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and more. Cryptocurrency has continuously made headlines in recent years, but despite the popularity of the subject, it seems like there is still no consensus about how Muslims should engage with it. ⁠ ⁠ What should Muslims know about investing in cryptocurrency? ⁠ ⁠ How can we be mindful of Islamic values while trying …

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Overcoming Pørnography with Dr. Omar Husain 57:49

2+ y ago57:49

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Pørnography. It’s a word that’s taboo to say out loud in many of our communities, yet it’s responsible for psychological, spiritual, and social harms on a scale that is almost impossible to comprehend. While it is common knowledge that watching pornography is forbidden in Islam, its addictive nature makes it difficult to overcome. What are the harm…

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The Man's Role at Home with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy 1:05:52

2+ y ago1:05:52

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Every culture has expectations for men and women about their roles at home and in society, but the line between cultural practices and religious duty isn’t always clear. The role of men is often reduced to being the financial provider for the home, but does this fully capture their responsibilities? Are the roles of men and women in the home interc…

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Responding to Suicide with Dr. Farah Islam 42:22

2+ y ago42:22

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If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the S∪icide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or to you local prevention centers or mental health experts . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- S∪icide is one of the leading causes of …

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How to Stop Being Jealous (Part 2) with Srs. Najwa Awad and Sarah Sultan 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

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Jealousy can be psychologically and spiritually devastating if it goes unchecked, but that doesn’t have to be the case. How can we detect jealousy before damage is done? What role does social media play in worsening these feelings? How can we remove jealousy from our hearts and protect ourselves from feeling it again? In the second episode of a two…

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Social Media and Jealousy (Part 1) with Srs. Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad 35:58

2+ y ago35:58

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Jealousy is a complex emotion that causes anger, sadness, pettiness, and other negative feelings. Nobody wants to feel jealous, yet this hyper-connected age of oversharing makes it easier than ever to become consumed by it. What causes jealousy? What are the psychological and spiritual harms of letting it fester? How can our relationship with Allah…

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Ramadan Special: Ramadan is Coming to an End with Ust. Lobna Mulla 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

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For many people, our Ramadan excitement is high at the beginning, lower near the middle, and high again toward the end. But the question is: Where does that excitement go after Ramadan? More importantly, if one of the signs of an accepted Ramadan is the continuation of our deeds after the month comes to an end, if one of the signs of an accepted Ra…

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Ramadan Special: Are we failing new Muslims? with Sh. Abdullah Oduro 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

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We often hear that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world, but conversions to Islam aren’t necessarily the main reason for this growth. In fact, despite the appeal of Islam to many people who seek the truth about God, joining a new faith community can be difficult, and some converts struggle to hold onto their religion. What are some of…

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Ramadan Special: "Why am I sinning if Shaytan is locked up in Ramadan?" with Dr. Tamara Gray 53:05

2+ y ago53:05

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Ramadan is the month Muslims wait all year for. It’s a time when devils are chained and mosques are full of worshipers. But what does it mean if we find ourselves falling into familiar sins during this blessed month? Can our fasts still be accepted if we commit sins while fasting? And what does an ideal Ramadan fast look like? How can we make the m…

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Ramadan Special: Fasting Ramadan: The 7 Rivers to the Heart with Ust. Ieasha Prime 27:27

2+ y ago27:27

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Note: The quote Ustadha Ieasha mentions at 8:00 (“Allah says…”) is not a verse from the Qur’an, but a quote from the Israa’eeliyyaat, a narration from the people of the Book. It means that Allah (SWT) puts love and knowledge of Himself in the heart of His slave. --- In verse 183 of Surat al-Baqara, Allah says, “O believers! Fasting is prescribed fo…

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Ramadan with DoubleTake! Season 3 Teaser 0:49

2+ y ago0:49

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Season 3 of DoubleTake is finally here! New episodes will be released weekly starting next Wednesday, inshaAllah - starting with four Ramadan specials! Don't forget to rate the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify - it makes a difference! Follow the show on Instagram for updates: instagram.com/yaqeenpodcast Do you want to see us answer a specific que…

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"I was closest to God in prison" - The Story of Yusef Salaam | Special Episode 47:42

2+ y ago47:42

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In 1989, at fifteen years old, Dr. Yusef Salaam was tried and convicted in the “Central Park Jogger” case along with four other Black and Latino teenage boys. The infamous case made headlines around the world. The Exonerated Five spent between seven to 13 years behind bars for crimes they did not commit, until their sentences were overturned in 200…

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Season Finale! Prove the Qur'an is a Miracle with Sh. Suleiman Hani 49:00

3y ago49:00

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Among the most foundational beliefs of Muslims is that the Qur’an is the divine, preserved, unparalleled Speech of God. The Qur’an itself challenges those who deny it to “produce something like it” if they are truthful in their claim. This is known as the eternal challenge of the Qur’an, and it is part of demonstrating that the Qur’an’s authorship …

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Smartphones are Hijacking our Spirituality with Dr. Zara Khan | Season 2 Episode 11 46:01

3y ago46:01

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Modern technology has made it easier than ever to instantly connect with a world far bigger than our local neighborhoods. It’s given us the opportunity to learn, work, and keep up with our loved ones no matter where we are, and in the midst of a global pandemic, this has been a blessing for a lot of people. However, the smartphone era has also intr…

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