May 18, 2021
In this, the final episode of our Muslim Women Peacemakers series, we talk with Fathia Absie and Ilays Aden, the founders of Eat With Muslims. As Somali-American women and activists, Fathia and Ilays wanted to deal with rampant misconceptions about Muslims and help neighbors get to know one another, and they found that the best way to do it was through shared meals.
Fathia is a writer, public speaker, and filmmaker whose films include the documentary “Broken Dreams” and the narrative film “The Lobby.” Ilays is an activist who has studied Economics, African Studies, and Law and works to build relationships among diverse communities around the Puget Sound.
Eat With Muslims: www.eatwithmuslims.org
More about Fathia and Ilays: https://www.eatwithmuslims.org/the-kitchen
Edited and Produced by Nicole Gibson
Music: Shesh Pesh by J.R. Tundra
April 20, 2021
In this episode, we talk with Aneelah Afzali about her advocacy for Muslims and other minority groups in America, and how she is building bridges between various faith and other groups in the Pacific Northwest. Aneelah is the Executive Director of the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS-AMEN). She also serves as a Governing Board Member of the Faith Action Network (FAN), on the Steering Committee of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, and on the Advisory Board of Washington for Black Lives.
MAPS-AMEN website: https://www.mapsredmond.org/amen/
Get in touch with MAPS-AMEN: amen@mapsredmond.org
Produced by Nicole Gibson
Music: Shesh Pesh by JR Tundra
April 6, 2021
Join us for a soulful conversation with Tasneem Noor about spiritual transformation and what it means to embody peace and have courageous conversations with people who disagree with you. Tasneem is the Interfaith Minister in residence for the Episcopal Diocese in Los Angeles, CA and author of The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself. She's also a facilitator for New Ground: Muslim Jewish Partnership for Change.
The Faith Connector Website: https://thefaithconnector.com/
The Faith Connector Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFaithConnector/
Get in touch with Tasneem: tasneem@thefaithconnector.com
New Ground Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change: http://mjnewground.org/
Produced by Nicole Gibson
Music: Shesh Pesh by JR Tundra
March 23, 2021
In 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 Tundra.
March 9, 2021
Welcome to the Peace Catalyst Podcast, where we share stories to inspire, uplift, and encourage you in your peacemaking journey. Join us for faith-based conversations with people of diverse backgrounds to help us as Christians become better peacemakers in our world.
