Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light

Have you heard of @theasheshop?!? Of course you have! In this episode Our Roots Podcast welcomes Ashley the Storyteller, owner of The Ashe Shop! Joseph Baba Ifa sits with her to find out who she really is! You don’t want to miss an episode that delves into her background, reveals her favorite tarot deck, and what’s next for The Ashe Shop! #theasheshop #ifa #ashe Contact Ashley The Storyteller: @th...

Ifa & Love Relationships Couples in Lukumi Santeria: Are you searching for the perfect relationship? Is your soulmate evading you? Do you feel like your twin flame has slipped away? Ifa says there is still hope! Our Roots Podcast presents Ifa & Relationships where Joseph Baba Ifa answers all you questions about Ifa’s views on love and partnership! Does your partner need to be initiated? Ar...

Did you ever wonder what Desi Arnaz meant when he would say “Babalu!” on the tv show “I Love Lucy”!?! He was referring to Babalu Aye, the Yoruba orisha of sickness, disease, and epidemics! In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph Baba Ifa is questioned about how this orisha ended up with this job! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo72ECi5WTR110gGbHOge...

Have you ever smoked Cannabis?!?Most people want to know what Ifa’s views are on Cannabis. In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa sits with his godson Tony from Green Source FL, the highest-rated Medical Marijuana Clinic in Orlando. Together they will discuss new developments in the industry, what Ifa’s take is, and first hand accounts with Dr. Sebi! You don’t want to miss this episode Our Roots Family!...

Obba Nani the Ifa Lukumí Santeria Queen Orisha of Marriage and the Home Obba Nani is the queen of all the orishas! She is the legitimate wife of Shango! Our Roots Podcast sits with Martha, a daughter of Obba and Ifa initiate to see what her experience has been with her guardian Orisha! Joseph Baba delves into the themes of love, life, and acceptance in an episode you don’t want to miss! #obba #obb...

Florencio “Freddie” Guevara has been practicing Spiritism for over 50 years! Born in the South Bronx, he began working as a medium in the obscure spiritual societies of New York! Joseph Baba Ifa delves into a story 5 decades in the making which includes spiritual warfare, paranormal activity, and even alien encounters! #spiritism #espiritismo #allankardec Contact Rev. Florencio "Freddie"...

Within the sacred drums of Bata lives the orisha known as Aña! These intoxicating rhythms have drawn many people to Santeria! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa sits down with Michael Spiro, a master Afro Cuban percussionist! Sit back as they delve into all the aspects of this integral instrument and orisha! Michael Spiro Contact: http://www.michaelspiro.com/https://congamasterclass.uscreen.io/ Join...

The child of Elegua I Eshu I Eshu in Ifa Santeria Lukumi  Could you imagine having the whole universe in your head?!? This is the experience of the children of Eshu! Our Roots podcast sits down with Danny Elegua, a realtor crowned Eshu since he was a teenager! Joseph Baba Ifa delves into his story from being homeless all the way till now! Don’t miss this one family!-- Contact Daniel Mercado - Real...

Yemaya is recognized as being the mother Orisha of the world! She is affiliated with the ocean and rivers. Yemaya is one of the most popular Orishas in Santeria. Our Roots Podcast sits down with Arkia Omi Aina, a Yemaya priestess and owner of Botanica Dos Aguas in Atlanta, GA! Watch as her and Joseph Baba Ifa delve into all the aspects of Yemaya’s personality! If you want to know who Yemaya really...

Hoodoo is the new world expression of traditional African religions and belief systems.  Made popular by the likes of Rick Ross, Zora Neale Hurston and Trick Daddy; more people are gravitating towards it than ever before ! Our Roots Podcast sits down once again with Rafiq Pringle aka Gullah Feel, an initiate and descendent of Hoodoo and it's practitioners ! Watch this video to see how this pr...

Agayu Aganyu Aganju Agaju Ifa Santeria Lukumi Orisha God of the Volcano Agayu may be the most obscure Orisha in the Yoruba pantheon! He is the orisha of the volcano, desert, and the river! In this video Our Roots Podcast and Joseph Baba Ifa sit down with Sheena Ala Agayu, an Olorisha who has crowned Agayu direct. They touch on the hotly debated topic, “Can you crown this Orisha directly?!?” Don’t...

You guys have been asking for it, and here it is! The Joseph Baba Ifa and Our Roots Podcast membership program is on the way! Watch this video with Erica Poroye and Phil The Podcast Doctor to see what we have in store for you! Let us know what you think and if there’s anything else you guys want in the packages!  #ifa #youtube #membershipprogram  🙏!Thank You For Watching and Supporting...

Ifa Santeria Lukumi Infertility IVF Tubal Reversal Pregnancy / Story time Are you battling Infertility? Did you fail your IVF cycle? Are you trying to become pregnant? Our Roots Podcast presents an exclusive Valentines Day Episode with Joseph Baba Ifa and Erica Poroye about their journey to have a baby! In this episode they recount the first years in their relationship and the 3 year process it to...

Oya / Yansa the Ifa Lukumi Santeria Orisha of the Cemetary Oya is the most complex of the female orishas in Ifa! Apart from being the cemetery goddess of Lukumi Santeria, she plays so many other roles! She is the owner of the market, wind, lightning, a river deity, and the mistress of Shango! To understand the experience of the children of this complex orisha, Our Roots Podcast sat down with Kayla...

Ex Christian leaves the church and converts to Ifa Lukumi Santeria There have been publicized accounts of practitioners of Ifa and Lukumi Santeria converting to Christianity. Our Roots Podcast brings you a real life testimonial of someone who converted from Christianity to Ifa! Kathy, a child of Oggun, sits down with Joseph Baba Ifa  and tells us what caused her to gravitate to Ifa after bein...

Easily the most anticipated episode so far in 2023, this interview on Ogun will not disappoint! Our Roots Podcast sits down with Rafiq, a child of Ogun and initiate of Ifa! Joseph Baba Ifa delves into the various aspects of this orisha’s personality! Ogun the warrior, Ogun the father, and Ogun the man! Sit back and enjoy this epic interview on Ogun!   #ogun #oggun #ogum   Contact Ra...

Ifa & Ochosi the Shaman Hunter Orisha of Lukumi Santeria Ochosi is the most mysterious of the male orishas in Ifa! Apart from being the hunter deity of Lukumi Santeria, he plays so many other roles! He is the witch doctor, the fisherman, and king of the forest! To learn more about this complex orisha, Our Roots Podcast sat down with Shadow of Wolves, a TikTok influence who is initiated into th...

Have you been wondering whether Ifa and Santeria is witchcraft? In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph Baba Ifa interviews King Brujo, a practitioner of Puerto Rican Voodoo! This uncut interview shows these two men going over topics such as karmic repercussions for negative spiritual work, magical warfare, and what steps people need to take to become a brujo!   #brujeria #witchcraf...

What are the roles of the woman in Ifa? In the Lukumi tradition of Santeria the female initiate of Ifa is called an Apetebi! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa interviews his Apetebi Ayafa and Mother, Teresa Chango! They discuss the roles of the Apetebi in the Lukumi tradition, what her experience has been like, and the differences between Apetebi and the Iyanifa.     #apetebi #iyanifa...

Ifa Lukumí Santeria Psychology and the Spiritual Mind The Ifa and Orisha traditions are completely based on the worship of the mind! Ori and the head are the focal point of this West African faith! In this podcast Our Roots interviews Dr. Rebecca Rojas, a Miami-based Transpersonal Psychotherapist who is initiated into Lukumí Santeria! She and Joseph Baba Ifa delve into the benefits of trance, prac...

Everyone is born a spiritual medium. Some develop their gift much sooner than others. Psychic children recall past lives, divine, and even come into trance! Today Our Roots Podcast interviews Zoey Oshun and Ally Elegba, 2 young ladies with extraordinary spiritual gifts. These 2 girls walk us through their spiritual experiences, which include priesthood ceremonies and ATR initiations! Watch this vi...

Ifa & Olukun Within Ifa/Orisha, Lukumi, and Santeria culture,all of the different orishas are important. One of them though was there at the very beginning, Olokun. Olokun is the Yoruba God of the ocean, wealth, and stability. In this episode, Our Roots Podcast invited social media  sensation Shontel Anestasia to discuss her guardian orisha. If you want learn about Olokun, watch this vide...

Obatala/Ochanla/Orishanla The Yoruba King of the White Cloth, Dreams, and Peace #ifa #obatala #spirituality   Are you trying to understand your dreams? Do you want to start dressing in white clothes? Are you looking for ways to achieve inner peace? If you answered yes to these questions, it may be time for you to learn about the Orisha Obatalá. Our Roots Podcast presents this episode with spe...

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Eshu is the first energy human beings interact with when they enter the third dimension. Learning how to  appease him is essential for survival. Everyone has a question about Elegua; “How do we attend to him?”, “What does he eat?”, “Where should he live?” Repeat guest Luis Nieves and Joseph Baba Ifa tackle all of these topics and more in this video! #ifa #ifareligion #eshu !Thank You For Watc...