Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light
Joseph Baba IfaOur Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light Our Roots is hosted by Joseph Baba Ifa. Joseph is a Babalawo with over 20 years of experience in the Ifa and Orisha culture! Through countless experiences that span over 2 decades, Baba has been able to identify key topics that will help you on your Ifa journey! This desire to guide others is what motivated the creation of this podcast! Ifa and Ori... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 187 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Religion & Spirituality | |||
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What is Ela, and why is it held in such high regard within the tradition of Ifa?In this enlightening episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph Baba Ifa explores the traditional concept of Ela through the wisdom of Odu Ifa and timeless patakís (sacred stor... more
In this enlightening episode of Our Roots Podcast, host Joseph Baba Ifa explores the sacred relationship between Obatalá and Ori through the wisdom of the Odu Ifá and traditional storytelling.Why is Obatalá so closely associated with the human head? ... more
ODU OGBE OFUN is an Odu rich with hidden wisdom, powerful teachings, and timeless guidance. In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, hosted by Joseph Baba Ifa, Joseph uses captivating storytelling, traditional interpretation, and the sacred teachings of... more
ODU OGBE OSHE is an Odu rich with hidden wisdom, powerful teachings, and timeless guidance. In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, hosted by Joseph Baba Ifa, Joseph uses captivating storytelling, traditional interpretation, and the sacred teachings of... more
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- Incredible Insight
Extremely informative .
Easily digestible for newcomers and longtime practitioners seeking different perspectives regarding IFA .
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Apple Podcasts5Tony’s Mundo
United Statesa year ago - Love it!
Thank you for this podcast! I really enjoy hearing everyone’s stories and how your interviews give a different perspective of the religion. I also learn so much without feeling that I am delving into taboo.
Apple Podcasts5OceanysolUnited States2 years ago - Thank you
Thank you for this podcast Baba!!!
Apple Podcasts5stevinuniverseconnie!!United States3 years ago - Thank you
Thank you for this podcast Baba
Apple Podcasts5stevinuniverseconnie!!United States3 years ago everything I've ever dreamed of, everything I'm striving to do and become, the way I view reality, the 🌍 and everything in it, where I see this world, I MEAN EVERYTHING!... EVERYTHING I WOULD HAVE SAID JUST ROLLED OFF YOU LIPS! I CAN'T THINK OF OR REMEMBER 1 WORD THAT I WOULD HAVE SAID DIFFERENT! OUR POINT OF VIEW, INTERESTS AND ALL ARE EXACTLY THE SAME. SO MUCH SO, IT'S ALMOST SCARY AND UNBELIEVABLE!! I LITERALLY THOUGHT I WAS SPEAKING IN A DREAM WITH YOUR VOICE. I STG I just heard so many thi... more
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A deep, culture-focused exploration of Ifá and Orisha traditions, featuring conversations between a seasoned Babalawo and a conversational co-host. Episodes cover mythic narratives (Ebbo, Yemaya, goats, patakís), practical spiritual practice, lineage, and community dynamics, often tying ancient stories to contemporary rituals, mentorship, and personal alignment. The show blends personal experience with teaching, offering accessible, lore-rich discussions that aim to ground spiritual study in daily life and responsible leadership within the tradition. A notable strength is the combination of rigorous traditional knowledge with approachable storytelling, plus community shout-outs and membership content that invite ongoing engagement.
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this podcast launched 4 years ago and published 187 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Berniel Ogbe Bara
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