new beginnings podcast
Honest conversations for converts, by converts. Bilal and Amanda sit down with guests to talk through what new Muslims face before, during and after taking their shahadah. No fluff, no holding back.
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start here
Not sure where to begin? These three are a good place to start, whether you're exploring Islam or have recently converted.
When am I Ready to Convert to Islam?
It's one of the questions we're asked most at New Beginnings. Guests Monica, Martin and Samantha join us to talk it through.
Identity Crisis and Imposter Syndrome
Recent converts Persephone and Exauce talk about finding your identity after converting, and what to do when you feel like an imposter.
Nurturing Our Family Ties
Hanan Sandercock and Hamza Robertson share what they've learned about family relationships after converting. Between them, the panel has more than 90 years of convert experience.
meet the hosts
Bilal and Amanda have spent years supporting new Muslims, and bring that experience to every conversation.
Bilal Brown
Co-host · Muslim since 1999
Studied Arabic and the Islamic sciences in Damascus and Yemen before returning to the UK in 2014. He teaches in the north-west of England and online, alongside chaplaincy, translation and community work, and won the 2023 BISCA Award for Education and Teaching.
Amanda Morris
Co-host
Amanda Morris currently lives and works in Japan. She holds an MA in Islam in Contemporary Britain from Cardiff University and an MA in Japanese Linguistics. She runs an organisation supporting new Muslims in South Wales and trains community members to mentor converts.
get in touch
Got a topic you'd like us to cover, a question for a future episode, or feedback on the show? Email us at podcast@beginnings.org.uk.
prefer to watch?
Catch Sunday Night Live and our other videos on the New Beginnings YouTube channel.