New Beginnings

Voices and Experiences of Black Converts to Islam in the UK - Part 2

In this episode of Converts Unplugged, hosts Shaykh Bilal Brown and Amanda Morris are joined by Professor Abdul Haqq Baker and Shaykh Mustafa Briggs for a thoughtful disc

Voices and Experiences of Black Converts to Islam in the UK - Part 1

In this episode of Converts Unplugged, hosts Shaykh Bilal Brown and Amanda Morris are joined by Professor Abdul Haqq Baker and Shaykh Mustafa Briggs for a thoughtful disc

Questions for Converts from "Nonverts": Part 2

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 abou

Questions for Converts from "Nonverts": Part 1

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

Divorce in Islam

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? Ho

Tips For a Successful Marriage - Part 2

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 wh

Tips For a Successful Marriage - Part 1

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 wh

Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing After Converting

Amanda and Bilal host trained psychotherapist, Jodie Wozencroft-Reay and mental health worker at Blackburn Hospital, Aisha Jasuleviciute where they offer solutions and re

Navigating Different Groups - Part 2

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 movem

Navigating Different Groups - Part 1

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 movem

Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 2

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 thei

Marriage: A Male Convert's Perspective - Part 1

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 thei

I'm LGBT and Converted to Islam

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

Nurturing Our Family Ties

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

Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome

Bilal and Amanda are joined by recent converts Persephone and Exauce to discuss the topic of identities after conversion and imposter syndrome. Send us Fan Mail Support

Adapting to Islamic Etiquettes and Gender Interactions

We were joined by converts Zahra and Ahmed who shared their insightful experiences adapting to gender interactions after conversion. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Islamophobia and Racism

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 appr

Raising Children as a Convert

Bilal and Amanda host Lauren Booth as they discuss the challenges that converts to Islam face when raising children in a religious context. Send us Fan Mail Support the

When am I Ready to Convert to Islam?

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?'  In this episode, podcast hos

Islam vs Culture

This month, Bilal and Amanda speak to Anse Tamara Gray, founder of Rabata, about culture and Islam. How do we distinguish between culture and Islam and are converts free