Best Parallel Parenting Podcasts (2025)

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Empower the Women | Raising Parents 36:03

1d ago36:03

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By Parallel Church

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More parallels today 12:02

10d ago12:02

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Could it be that the parallels of history have not stopped repeating? In this case, we'd better hope they have stopped. History will tell.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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Offering vs Sacrifice 13:49

3d ago13:49

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How much unnecessary pain and suffering this has created? How many members' lives were destroyed by this?By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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#810: Terry Real — The Therapist Who Breaks All The Rules 1:55:08

5d ago1:55:08

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Terry Real is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher. His book I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, the first book ever written on the topic of male depression, is a national bestseller. His new book, Us: Getting Past You & Me to Build a More Loving Relationship is a New York Times b…

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How to Embrace Healing When Life Falls Apart | The Mama Shrink Podcast (Season 3, Episode 1) 57:10

6d ago57:10

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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Cynthia Edwards-Hawver returns to The Mama Shrink Podcast after surviving a year that nearly broke her. From the end of a 31-year marriage to the financial and emotional shock of becoming a single mom at 52, she shares what true healing looks like behind closed doors. If you’re navigating burnout, divorce, narci…

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Play Season: Ep 5 Symbolic and Associative Play 34:07

8d ago34:07

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Send us a text Symbolic play marks a fun milestone where children begin using objects to represent something entirely different. That wooden block becomes a phone, a spoon transforms into a microphone, and suddenly teddy bears need proper bedtime routines. This isn't just adorable behaviour – it's your child building new play skills, problem-solvin…

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His Purpose | Beauty For Ashes 39:18

8d ago39:18

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By Parallel Church

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#809: The 4-Hour Workweek Tools That Still Work — The Art of Refusal and The Low-Information Diet 1:20:31

13d ago1:20:31

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This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn’t I change? What stands the test of time and hasn’t lost any potency? This episode features two of the most i…

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The Past is Past | Beauty For Ashes 40:05

15d ago40:05

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By Parallel Church

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The Value of Father and Mother to God and Satan 9:15

17d ago9:15

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Seems they know the value of Father and Mother far more than we do.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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#808: Stephen West — From High School Dropout to Hit Podcast, and from Stocking Groceries to Reading Philosophy for a Living 1:44:59

20d ago1:44:59

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Stephen West is a father, husband, and host of the Philosophize This! podcast. Sponsors: Gusto simple and easy payroll, HR, and benefits platform used by 400,000+ businesses: https://gusto.com/tim (three months free) Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for up to 35% off) Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra sleeping sol…

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#807: In Case You Missed It: March 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 45:53

21d ago45:53

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This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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Easter Sunday 41:11

21d ago41:11

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By Parallel Church

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Good Friday 26:43

21d ago26:43

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By Parallel Church

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Posturing Yourself 12:36

24d ago12:36

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Don't like indemnity? Think again. This is NOT about slouching.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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#806: How Rich Barton Built Expedia and Zillow from $0 to $35B — Audacious Goals, Provocation Marketing, Scrabble for Naming, and Powerful Daily Rituals 2:25:01

27d ago2:25:01

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Rich Barton is the co-founder and co-executive chairman of Zillow, a company transforming how people buy, sell, rent, and finance homes. Before Zillow, Rich founded Expedia within Microsoft in 1994 and successfully spun the company off as a public company in 1999. He served as president, CEO, and board director of Expedia and later co-founded and s…

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Let's Take Our Job Back Pt. 3 44:26

29d ago44:26

44:26

By Parallel Church

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Who is Father? Really... 13:00

1M ago13:00

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A different perspective on who Father really is, not relying on the Divine Principle explanation of history, etc.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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#805: Philip Goff — Exploring Consciousness and Non-Ordinary Religion, Galileo's Error, Panpsychism, Heretical Ideas, and Therapeutic Belief 2:16:13

1M ago2:16:13

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Philip Goff is a professor of philosophy at Durham University. His main research focus is consciousness, but he is interested in many questions about the nature of reality. He is most known for defending panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical world. He is the author of Galileo's Error: Found…

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Let's Take Our Job Back Pt. 2 41:50

1M ago41:50

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By Parallel Church

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Play Season: Ep 4 Functional and Relational Play 33:44

1M ago33:44

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Send us a text Functional play is the gateway into our children exploring toys, objects for their intended purpose. This developmental milestone opens doors to deeper learning, independence, and confidence as children figure out that spoons are for eating, blocks are for building, and crayons can create beautiful marks on paper. In this episode we …

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Blaspheming Against the Holy Spirit 12:58

1M ago12:58

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What did Jesus really mean by this alarming and seemingly unprincipled statement?By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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#804: Robert Rodriguez, The Wizard of Cinema Returns — The "Fear-Forward" Way of Life, How to Overcome Self-Doubt, Learning to Love Limitations, and Counter-Intuitive Parenting That Works 1:44:15

1M ago1:44:15

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Robert Rodriguez is a film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and composer. Rodriguez has written, produced, directed, and edited a series of successful films including El Mariachi, Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, the Spy Kids franchise, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Frank Miller’s Sin City, and many more. Robert recently laun…

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Let's Take Our Job Back Pt. 1 46:34

1M ago46:34

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By Parallel Church

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The Other Women 12:56

1M ago12:56

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There is so much talk these days about the "other women". Perhaps we need to stand back and take another look at it...By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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Juz 29: It’s Not Too Late to Do Good | Sh. Mohamed AbuTaleb | Season 6 23:47

2M ago23:47

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How do we respond when others are in need? Are we truly mindful of the weight of the Day of Judgment? What lessons can we draw from the unwavering perseverance of the Prophets (as) in the face of rejection? Join Sh. Mohamed AbuTaleb with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on juz 29 of the Qur’an, reminding us to seek opp…

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Juz 28: Divorce in Islam Requires Taqwa | Dr. Ovamir Anjum | Season 6 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Why do some people stay firm in faith while others crumble in hardship? Allah has given us guidance for both good days and bad—but without taqwa, our desires can blur reality. The more you know Allah through His names and attributes, the more clearly you’ll see yourself and the world around you. Join Dr. Ovamir Anjum, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abd…

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#803: Craig Mod Returns — Epic Walks in Japan, The Art of Slowness, Digital Detox, Publishing “Impossible” Books, and Choosing Beauty Over Scale 2:28:54

2M ago2:28:54

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Craig Mod Returns! Craig is a writer, photographer, and walker living in Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan. He is the author of Things Become Other Things and Kissa by Kissa. He also writes the newsletters Roden and Ridgeline and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wired, and more. Sponsors: Shopify global commerce platform, providing tool…

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Juz 27: The Qur’an Heals You | Sh. Yaser Birjas | Season 6 28:32

2M ago28:32

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You recite the Qur’an, but do you truly reflect on it? You make dhikr, but is your heart really present? What happens when remembrance becomes routine and the message feels distant? Join Sh. Yaser Birjas with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they dive into Juz 27 of the Qur’an, exploring how deep reflection leads to glorifying Alla…

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Juz 26: “When Will Allah Help Me?” | Ust. Fatima Lette | Season 6 30:15

2M ago30:15

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You make du’a, set goals, and have a vision for your life—but what happens when things don’t go as planned? How do you reconcile what you desperately want with the plan Allah has written for you? Join Ust. Fatima Lette with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they delve into Juz 26 of the Qur’an, uncovering the true meaning of patienc…

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#802: Craig Mod — The Real Japan, Cheap Apartments in Tokyo, Productive Side Quests, Creative Retreats, Buying Future Freedom, and Being Possessed by Spirits 2:15:49

2M ago2:15:49

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Craig Mod is a writer, photographer, and walker living in Tokyo and Kamakura, Japan. He is the author of Things Become Other Things and Kissa by Kissa. He also writes the newsletters Roden and Ridgeline and has contributed to The New York Times, The Atlantic, Wired, and more. Sponsors: David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of suga…

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Juz 25: Sadaqah is Like Flowing Water | Sh. Fahad Tasleem | Season 6 29:27

2M ago29:27

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Who are your enemies? What is the secret to strong relationships? How can you build your sadaqah portfolio? Join Sh. Fahad Tasleem with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they delve into Juz 25 of the Qur’an, urging us to reevaluate our relationships through the lens of taqwa, revive our souls with charity, and find serenity in supp…

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Juz 24: Isn’t Allah Enough for You? | Sh. Mohammed Faqih | Season 6 29:46

2M ago29:46

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Why do you sin? Is it because, deep down, a part of you feels like Allah’s way isn’t enough? What are you looking for when you step beyond His boundaries? Join Sh. Mohammed Faqih, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 24 of the Qur’an, unpacking the reality of our relationship with Allah as Master and us as His servants. Lea…

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Self-Image, Self-Worth, and Self-Esteem | Lions & Lambs 39:16

2M ago39:16

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By Parallel Church

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Juz 23: Mocked for Being Muslim | Sh. Suleiman Hani | Season 6 30:51

2M ago30:51

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What is true commitment to Allah’s cause? Is it worth all the mockery and sacrifice? What if the trials you face are blessings in disguise? How can deep reflection on the Qur'an increase the barakah in our lives? Join Sh. Suleiman Hani with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 23 of the Qur’an, exploring the importa…

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Whatever Happened to Honeymoons and Marriage? 10:51

2M ago10:51

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A wake-up call to our own movement and members.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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Juz 21: Who Is Promised Victory by Allah? | Sh. Navaid Aziz | Season 6 29:55

2M ago29:55

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How can we trust in Allah's plan when victory seems distant? What does true leadership in the ummah look like? How can we detach ourselves from the dunya and attach to the akhirah? Join Sh. Navaid Aziz, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 21 of the Qur’an, diving into Allah’s promise of victory, the vital qualities of effe…

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Juz 22: When Allah Honors You | Sh. Omar Hedroug | Season 6 30:01

2M ago30:01

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What if a part of you craves honor in this world? Shouldn’t good people be honored? How can you seek true honor with Allah? Join Sh. Omar Hedroug, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 22 of the Qur’an, discussing where honor comes from and how to seek it the right way—through the guidance of the Qur’an.…

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#801: In Case You Missed It: February 2025 Recap of "The Tim Ferriss Show" 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

This is a special inbetweenisode, which serves as a recap of the episodes from last month. It features a short clip from each conversation in one place so you can easily jump around to get a feel for the episode and guest. Based on your feedback, this format has been tweaked and improved since the first recap episode. For instance, listeners sugges…

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Juz 19: Make the Prophet ﷺ Your Best Friend | Sh. Ammar Alshukry | Season 6 28:09

2M ago28:09

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What kind of friends are you surrounding yourself with? Are they the ones who inspire you to follow the path of the Prophet ﷺ, or do they pull you away from it? Join Sh. Ammar Alshukry with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on the timeless lessons of Juz 19, guiding us to evaluate our friendships, realize our blessings …

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Juz 18: Seasons of Allah’s Mercy | Sh. Joe Bradford | Season 6 28:25

2M ago28:25

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Your greatest competition for growing in faith is yourself. To truly get ahead, you must find balance and strive to be enveloped in Allah’s mercy—because it’s His mercy that will carry you to the finish line. Join Sh. Joe Bradford, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore juz 18 of the Qur’an, diving into business, balance, and how…

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Juz 20: Toxic Parents in Islam? | Sh. Ammar Shahin | Season 6 37:55

2M ago37:55

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“My parents just don’t understand me.” How does Allah want you to deal with unfair parents in Islam? Being grateful for your parents isn’t always easy, but Allah chose your parents for you for a reason. Join Sh. Ammar Shahin, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 20 of the Qur’an, drawing lessons from the stories of Musa (as…

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#800: Ev Williams — The Art of Pivoting (e.g., Odeo to Twitter), Strategic Quitting, The Dangers of Premature Scaling, Must-Read Books, and More 1:03:37

2M ago1:03:37

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Ev Williams is the co-founder of Mozi, a new social network that helps you connect in person with the people you care about. Over the past 25 years, Ev has co-founded several companies that have helped shape the modern internet—including Blogger, Medium, and Twitter. This episode was recorded live at Diggnation, where digg.com was relaunched. Go to…

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Is There Not a Cause? | Lions & Lambs 44:42

2M ago44:42

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By Parallel Church

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Juz 17: Good is Not Good Enough | Sh. Waleed Basyouni | Season 6 32:10

2M ago32:10

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Why do some seem to have it all while others face constant struggle? Why do we face these trials? Life’s tests, whether of ease or hardship, offer profound wisdom to those who pause and reflect. Join Sh. Waleed Basyouni with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 17, discussing the trials of wealth and poverty, the bl…

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Juz 16: Miracles and Predestination | Ust. Sarah Sultan | Season 6 29:23

2M ago29:23

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You may have plans for your life, but what happens when Allah changes your destiny completely? The story of Musa and Khidr teaches us the reality of qadar—how what we want isn’t always what we need. Join Ust. Sarah Sultan, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore juz 16 of the Qur’an, uncovering the wisdom of Allah and the timeless…

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Revolutionary True Parents - Part 11 15:21

2M ago15:21

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The last part of a series on how people in the future might look back on the legacy of True Parents from 29 different perspectives.By Dr. Michael Hentrich Sr.

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Juz 15: Beware of Shaytan’s Strategy | Sh. Ali Hammuda | Season 6 28:23

2M ago28:23

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How does Shaytan deceive us into arrogance and disobedience? How does the erosion of ethical values cause a society to become lost? How do the blessings of Allah test our sincerity? Join Sh. Ali Hammuda with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 15 of the Qur’an, uncovering the way to be a role-model ummah and liberatin…

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Juz 14: How Shaytan Influences You | Imam Tom Facchine | Season 6 28:36

2M ago28:36

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Why can’t I just believe in Allah and live my life? That might be your nafs talking, influenced by Shaytan, who also believes in God, but promised to lead children of Adam astray. Join Imam Tom Facchine with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 14 of the Qur’an, revealing the inner workings of Shaytan.…

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Juz 13: Why Did Yusuf (as) Suffer? | Dr. Jinan Yousef | Season 6 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Think of the story of Yusuf (as). Why do bad things happen to good people? What gives a believer the strength to keep going? And how often do we overlook the signs Allah places in our path? Join Dr. Jinan Yousef with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 13 of the Qur’an, exploring the lessons of faith, resilience, p…

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