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What If ProjectEpisode 266: Listening To And Learning From Other FaithsThis week we sit down with FIVE contributors to the amazing book, "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" and talk about the importance of listening and learning from faiths other than our own. This is a GOOD ONE!
SHOW NOTES:
KEITH GILES: https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles
HURUNNESSA FARIAD: https://www.facebook.com/hurie.fariad
CALEB GILLELAND: https://www.facebook.com/caleb.gilleland
HEATHER HAMILTON: https://www.facebook.com/heatherhamilton
DUNCAN PILE: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.pile
SITTING IN THE SHADE OF ANOTHER...
2023-11-2758 min
The Thinnest VeilEp 21: Creating a Multi-faith WorldIn this exceptional interview with Muslim Faith Leader and public speaker Hurunnessa Fariad we talk about how advocating religious freedom is rooted in the Muslim faith.
She and I explore the perfection of God and what happens when we stop basing faith on people (HINT: life becomes simpler).
When we love and respect each other we can live in a multi-faith world and that is exactly what Hurunnessa is working to accomplish focusing on women and bringing opposing viewpoints to the table.
Episode Links:
Hurunnessa’s LinkedIn: CLICK HERE
The Multi-Faith Neighbors Network: CL...
2023-03-2031 min
Sister ActCelebrating Senior Rabbi Sue Shankman!Join the ladies as they celebrate their co-host Sue Shankman on her recent promotion to senior Rabbi of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. She is the first woman to serve in this role!
2022-12-0640 minSister ActRaising Children with Differential AbilitiesThe ladies talk with Caprina Harris about her journey in raising awareness and advocating educational needs for her son who was born with Down Syndrome.
2022-11-1859 minSister ActBuilding your financial portfolio and willJoin the ladies as they talk with Dr. Saima Ali o the importance of being financially literate and working for your future!
2022-10-2454 minSister ActThe Humor of Matchingmaking!Join the ladies as they talk about the humor, disappointments and realities of finding a life partner with Yasmin Elhady & Vee of Vee Mindful!
2022-08-261h 03
Peace Catalyst PodcastMiroslav Volf and Hurunnessa Fariad - What it Means to Embrace the OtherDr. Miroslav Volf and Hurunnessa Fariad, two of our first ever Rick Love Peacemaker Award winners, join our President, Martin Brooks, for this conversation about the "why" and "how" of embracing 'the other.' The conversation is based around Dr. Volf’s book, Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation.
LINKS:
Peace Catalyst International website: www.peacecatalyst.org
Rick Love Awards: https://www.peacecatalyst.org/rick-love-award-recipients
Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/
Miroslav Volf's books: https://www.amazon.com/Miroslav-Volf/e/B001...
2022-08-091h 06Sister ActMy Body, My ChoiceThe ladies talk about the overturning of Roe vs. Wade and the implications of it for American women and what role does religion and religious freedom play in the decisions being made by the federal government.
2022-07-1658 minSister ActDads & GradsThe ladies talk about great men who have impacted thier lives and what graduation looks for each of them since they each had children who graduated from either a University, high school, or middle school!
2022-07-1648 minSister ActSexual Abuse Awareness MonthJoin the ladies as they talk to Dr. Gabriella Caldwell Miller about sexual abuse awareness and what it entails for the victim and for those who are providing support.
2022-07-1655 minSister ActCelebrating Women: Telling Her StoryJoin the co-hosts as they talk about the women who have inspired each of them in their lives!
2022-06-1345 min
USArabRadioWomen's Roles in Faith Leadership and Outreach: Three Religions, Three PerspectivesDr. Sahar Khamis discussed an important topic with her guests Dr. Sabrina E. Dent, Ms. Hurunnessa Fariad, and Cantor Sharon McCord.
The topic was about women's different roles in faith leadership, interfaith dialogue, and community outreach in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
You will learn about the celebration of three major religious holidays this month, namely: Ramadan, Easter, and Passover, at the individual, familial, and community levels, and women's roles in them. You will also learn about the role of art, music, and digital media platforms, such as podcasts, in serving religious dialogue and community outreach, as well as women's contributions...
2022-05-2259 minSister ActBlack History Month: Honoring The Past & The PresentJoin the ladies as they discuss Black History Month from the past and the present!
2022-04-161h 01Sister ActHealthy RelationshipsJoin the ladies as they discuss healthy relationships in all aspects of life!
2022-04-1654 minSister ActOur Beloved CommunityThe ladies talk about how their faith teaches them to be present and create a Beloved Community. A beloved community where everyone is taken care of and at the table, espcially after the recent incident in Colleyville, TX.
2022-02-2859 min2022-02-2849 minSister ActWomen Being Present for Other WomenThe ladies finally get to see each other in person since the beginning of COVID and talk about how to be present to each other and other women.
2022-02-2853 min
Bold Love PodcastMulti-Faith Roundtable | Micah Fries, Hurunnessa Fariad & Dr. Steve GrandToday you get to meet a very unique group of people. A unique team. Pastor Bob talks with the multi-faith team members of the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network (MFNN).
Micah Fries a long-time evangelical pastor who heads up programs for MFNN, Hurunnessa Fariad, a muslim leader who is over outreach for MFNN and Dr. Steve Grand, who works with MFNN along with being Sr Fellow of the Atlantic Council.
These three incredible leaders will bring a behind the scenes look at how a team operates while having different theological perspectives, why they moved significant roles to b...
2022-02-2842 minPeace Catalyst PodcastHurunnessa Fariad - Afghanistan Q&AHurunnessa is the Head of Outreach and Interfaith at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS center), Director of Outreach for Multifaith Neighbors Network, Music Director for the ADAMS Beat youth choir, and local Muslim representative for Peace Catalyst.
For more from Hurunnessa, listen to Episode 1 of the podcast!
LINKS
Lutheran Social Services Afghan Relief: https://lssnca.org/take_action/afghan-allies.html
Islamic Relief USA Afghan Work: https://irusa.org/asia/afghanistan/
ADAMS Center: https://www.adamscenter.org
Edited and p...
2022-01-1145 minPeace Catalyst PodcastLynne Abraham-Yadlin - Creating Family and Home for RefugeesLynne works with Home For Refugees in LA County to help refugees from Afghanistan and other countries feel more welcome in the U.S. and ultimately experience a greater sense of belonging. As a career music professional, Lynne sets the example for all of us to be peacebuilders in our everyday lives and communities. She worked as a conductor for many years and also did educational outreach, bringing music and music appreciation to schools in Orange County that might not otherwise have had the opportunity to experience classical music. For the last 4-5 years she has also been active...
2021-12-2852 minSister ActLet's Talk about Religious FreedomThe ladies talk about Religious Freedom with Rahmah Abdulaleem. They discuss how each faith tradition promotes religious freedom and the history of religious freedom in the United States.
2021-12-241h 00Sister ActCelebrating Hispanic Heritage MonthThe ladies join Ramona Ferreyra to discuss the importance of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! (Recorded 09.27.2021)
2021-12-241h 02Sister ActCreating Communities of CareThe ladies dive into what it takes to create communities of care as well as how to maintain them! (Recorded 09.13.2021)
2021-12-2450 minSister ActFather's Day: The Men Who Raised UsThe ladies talk about the important men in their lives and how they shaped them to be who they are today. (Recorded 06.21.2021)
2021-12-241h 01Sister ActCelebrating Juneteenth & Black Music MonthThe ladies talk about why Juneteenth is important and also give examples of black artists who have been great contributors to music, activism and advocacy!
2021-06-2158 minSister ActMother's Day StoriesThe ladies talk about their mothers, mothers who have impacted them and their own individual journeys as married mothers and single mothers.
2021-06-211h 01Sister ActHoly DaysJoin the ladies as they talk about all the different holidays being celebrated in the month of April 2021 with special guest Harmeet Kamboj!
2021-06-161h 07
Mommying While MuslimHow to Choose Women Faith Leaders for Real Diversity & InclusionHurunnessa Fariad joins us today to talk about how masajid can and DO do it right by appointing female leadership. As an employee of a major Muslim American masjid, she’s experienced that representative leadership exists and succeeds. Huri’s takeaways today include ALL women have talent. Plug in to her strengths and watch her soar because she will always take her kids and community with her! We also talk about women vs women in the masjid. Don’t miss it!Tune in 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or ask...
2021-06-0444 minPeace Catalyst PodcastHurunnessa Fariad - Women in Multifaith Conversations and Peace WorkIn this episode we talk with Hurunnessa Fariad about her role as a Muslim woman peacemaker and community leader in the Washington, DC area. Hurunnessa is the Head of Outreach and Interfaith at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society and Director of the first mosque youth choir in the U.S., ADAMS Beat. She is the founder and co-host of the Sister Act Podcast, featuring other women leaders of faith (Christian and Jewish), and sits on the Fairfax county Interfaith and Equity Committee.
Show produced by Nicole Gibson.
Music: Shesh Pesh by JR Tu...
2021-03-2344 minSister ActUnleashing your Positive Intelligence: An Interactive Session with a Life CoachIn honor of International Women's Day, the ladies learn about Positive Intelligence from Life Coach, Sohaira Sultan. The ladies also brought in 3 women from the audience to participate in two activities centered around knowing our saboteurs and sage! You can find yours by listening.
2021-03-101h 13Sister ActCelebrating Black History MonthThe ladies each talk about key figures in history and current times who have inspired them in celebrating Black History Month!
2021-03-0156 minSister ActNew Perspectives: Religious Freedom In AmericaThe ladies welcome Keisha Patrick to talk about Religious Freedom in America through the lens of of minorities and the book "African Americans & Religious Freedom. Both Keisha Patrick and Dr. Sabrina Dent have contributed to the book.
2021-02-171h 01Sister ActRinging In The New Year!Listen to the ladies as they welcome in 2021 and and talk about the COVID-19 vaccines, the attack on the Capitol, inauguration of President-Elect Biden and everything in between!
2021-01-1956 minSister ActHonoring the Nations: Native America Heritage MonthJoin the ladies and guest speakers Yenny Delgado Qullaw and Santina Knight as they converse around the history of Native Americans in North and South America. Touching on the issues Nations are facing today from within and outside factors.
2021-01-1155 minSister ActCoping With The HolidaysJoin the ladies and their guest, licensed Psychologist Laurie Mann as she gives tips and suggestions for coping through any holiday happening during COVID-19!
2021-01-0657 minSister ActWomen Who Transformed Their LivesThe ladies have an intimate conversation with Nishani Hluchan on how she went from being a stay at home mom to the primary bread winner as a Nurse and single mom to her two boys. All the ladies end up talking about how they transformed their lives and their success stories. Women are resilient!
2020-12-0857 minSister ActThe Invisibility Factor: Do You See Me?The ladies discuss a particular time in each of their lives when they felt invisible or unseen and how they coped.
2020-11-301h 08Sister ActComing to America: Our Personal JourneysEach of the ladies give detailed accounts on how their family members came to the United States. Each journey is very unique and personal yet so connected to the history of America.
2020-11-231h 11Sister ActDomestic Violence During COVID-19The ladies talk to Suheir Kafri and Meredith Jacobs about domestic violence in the Muslim and Jewish communities. They provide, input, resources and faith based organizations responsibility to victims and survivors of domestic.
2020-11-011h 00Sister ActOur Vote Matters: Our Voice MattersThe ladies have an interesting and raw conversation with Holli Holliday, President of Sisters Lead Sisters Vote, from early voting, to voter suppression and the importance of the 2020 Presidential Election.
2020-10-2756 minSister ActBack to School: Sending Them Off To The Next RoomThe Sister Act ladies discuss their personal excitement and struggles through getting their children ready for the start of distant learning for 2020. Anticipating WiFi issues, websites crashing and desk shopping to name a few!
2020-10-2548 minSister ActAllyshipHurunnessa & Rabbi Susan talk to Leesburg Councilman Ron Campbell on what it means to be an ally with the Black community in the United States. Recorded on June. 22, 2020.
2020-09-271h 01Sister ActRace in America: Experiences of Black Women of FaithHurunnessa & Rabbi Susan talk with Remaz Abdelgader, Khadijah Abdullah and Kelly Whitehead about their experiences with racism within their own faith groups. Recorded on June. 08, 2020.
2020-09-261h 35Sister ActTeaching during Covid-19Hurunnessa & Rabbi Susan talk to Jewish and Muslim counselor and educators Dr. Eliana Lipsky, Muzna Khan and Arshia Kaleem Muneer on how they manage to teach and help students cope with virtual learning during Covid-19. Recorded on April. 27, 2020.
2020-09-261h 11Mommying While MuslimSingle MommyingHurunnessa Fariad of Sister Act podcast joins Zaiba and Uzma today to discuss how her marriage abruptly ended and under the most unique of circumstances. The video on this one is a must watch, so we’ve linked it below (YouTube) so you can see Uzma’s blooper. Poker face much?We talk about abandonment, women led households as a more common situation worldwide and in America, financial stressors, facing and raising resilient daughters alone. Hurunessa is a pillar of her active Muslim community and a poster child for what true freedom of body and faith look like...
2020-09-0441 minSister ActMayor of Kandahar: A father’s life long commitment to serve his people!Hurunnessa talks to the daughter of Mayor Ghulam Haider Hamidi who served as Mayor of Kandahar from February 2006 until his death on July. 27, 2011 by a child suicide bomber. Zarmina Hamidi shares loving memories of her father and his love to serve the people of Afghanistan.
2020-07-2731 minSister ActBeyond Sacrifice: An Immigrant Mother's LoveHurunnessa & Rabbi Sue have an interesting conversation with Yousof Faryar. Yousof delves deep into the his mother's life story of life in Afghanistan, marriage, moving to the United States after the Soviet invasion, raising her two sons and being the main breadwinner of the family.
2020-06-061h 00Sister Act2020 Census & Faith CommunitiesHurunnessa & Rabbi Susan talk with Shugufta Ahmed from U.S. Census Bureau about the importance of the 2020 Census and the essential role of faith communities in getting each person counted.
2020-05-2949 minSister ActAhmaud Arbery: Faith & JusticeHurunnessa & Rabbi Susan interview Pastor Willie Barber II, Senior Pastor of Prospect AME Church in Fortson/North Columbus, Georgia on how faith communities in the U.S. should react to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
2020-05-241h 19Sister ActStatus & Rights of Mothers in Islam & Judaism with Imam Mohamed Magid & Rabbi Bruce LustigImam Magid & Rabbi Lustig join Hurunnessa & Rabbi Susan in a conversation centered around the status and rights of mothers regardless of whether they are the biological, adoptive or stepmother. They also talk about the rights of divorced mothers and Imam Magid and Rabbi Lustig give personal accounts of their own mothers.
2020-05-131h 13Sister ActNYC Frontliners in the midst of COVID-19Hurunnessa and Rabbi Susan have a candid conversation with Dr. Fatima Ahmed and Nurse Muslima Munim about the impact of COVD-19 on the residents of Queens, NYC.
2020-04-3058 minSister ActOnline Imam: How the Coronavirus has shifted Spiritual Sermons & RamadanHurunnessa interviews Imam Syed Omair on Facebook Live on how he has shifted his in-person youth sermons to online ones since the Coronavirus pandemic has forced the masjid to temporarily close. Imam Syed Omair also talks about his life at home and what the true essence of Ramadan is even during the Coronavirus pandemic.
2020-04-1142 minSister ActRights of Women Part I: Education, Representation & DivorcePastor Michelle & Hurunnessa start the first of a series of episodes on the rights of women in Christianity & Islam. In this episode, the ladies talk about personal experiences and the influence of culture over faith when dealing with education, representation and divorce.
2020-04-0134 minSister ActComing to America: Refugees & ImmigrantsHurunnessa and Pastor Michelle talk about refugees, immigrants and how each of their families came to the United States.
2020-03-2530 minSister ActBoys II Men: Training by ExampleHurunnessa & Pastor Michelle have a lot of fun discussing how to raise boys to become great men!
2020-03-1738 minSister ActMiscarriage: An Unspoken GriefDamaris Henriquez recounts her raw grief of multiple miscarriages to Hurunnessa. She expounds on her emotions, what she needed, how she helped herself and how others can support a friend who has had a miscarriage. Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content
2020-03-1029 minSister ActKidney Disease & Transplant: A Journey of BlessingsMarch is National Kidney Month. Join Hurunnessa as she has a candid & real conversation with Zarmina Hamidi about her journey through kidney disease, sacrifice & faith.
2020-03-0338 minSister ActSilencing The Shame Of DivorcePastor Michelle dives deep and interviews Hurunnessa about her divorce. This is the first of a series of episodes on divorce
2020-02-2544 minSister ActBlack History Month: The Power of An Untold StoryHurunnessa & Pastor Michelle discuss black history in Loudoun County, Virginia and the efforts being taken to educate public school students through black lenses. The ladies also talk about enslaved Muslims and Bilal.
2020-02-2039 minSister ActIn The Name Of God: BismillahHurunnessa & Michelle talk about God from the Islamic and Christian point of view. Hurunnessa discloses a life event centered around Christianity.
2020-02-1231 minSister ActIntroduction to Sister ActHurunnessa & Michelle give a brief overview of the purpose and reason behind the podcast and what listeners should expect.
2020-02-0802 min