Talking Ifá with Babaláwo Sàlàkọ́

<p>Welcome to my first podcast Talking Ifá with Babaláwo Sàlàkọ́. If you are interested in learning about the Ifá Religion & Spiritual Practice or you are new to the religion, or if you have already started but you have become orphaned for some reason, then this is the Podcast for you!</p><p><br /></p><p>Contact Info: TalkingIfa@gmail.com</p>

TalkingIfa EP19: Why Should You RESPECT Your PARENTS?

In this episode I take a deep dive into why you should respect your parents as it relates to practicing this Ancient Yoruba Religion of Ifá. I focus on the positive outcomes that can result from respecting your parents and touch lightly on some possible consequences. I will dive much deeper into possible consequences in the next episode.Contact Info: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

11-17
25:07

TalkingIFA EP18: ORISA INITIATION OVER THE PHONE....REALLY?

Did you really get initiated into Ifa over the phone! Really? Well, let me drop a little knowledge on you. There are some things that you really need to know about this....and I am going to do my best to give you the information that you need.Contact: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

11-09
34:09

EP17: Talking IFA: SELF INITIATION ... CONSEQUENCES

In this episode I discuss some possible consequences that I see with Self Intiation.Contact: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

11-02
28:53

TalkingIfa EP16: SELF INITIATION: PRO or CON

In this episode I take a deeper dive into Self Initiation considering the Pro's and Con's of it.Contact: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

10-26
20:28

Talking IFA - EP15: Self Initiation: Is it Possible?

In this episode I seek an answer to the question "Is Self Initiation into Ifá Possible?" I explore what Self Initiation is today...how it works versus how a valid initiation works, etc.Contact: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

10-21
48:44

TalkingIfa EP14: IFA VALUES vs YOUR VALUES

In this episode I discuss how Ifa Values and Your Values may differ, and how that differing can have a negative effect on your Ifa Spiritual practice. I discuss examples from history where American values clash with other cultures values and how that may apply today...especially from an American vs African point of view.

10-13
39:08

TalkingIfa EP13: What is Your Purpose?

In this episode I answer the question "What is Your Purpose?" as it relates to Ifá. I go over the background information on how we choose our Ori in Orun and how that relates to finding our Purpose. And then I speak on how Ifá Divination plays a critical role in helping us find our Purpose...so to speak.For Spiritual Work including Divinations: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

10-05
16:30

EP12: Is Ifa Divination = Tarot Card Reading

In this episode (EP12) I investigate the question "Is an Ifa Divination the same as a Tarot Card Reading?". I look at AI definitions of both Tarot Card Readings and Ifá Divination and then dive deeper into the topic.Contact information for Questions or if you need Spiritual Work done: TalkingIfa@gmail.com

09-28
35:32

Talking Ifa EP11: Let Go & Let God

In this episode I discuss the saying "Let Go and Let God". I decided to discuss this in terms of how his concept may or may not apply to our traditional Yoruba Religious practice of Ifá. The idea came to me while I was driving to Nashville recently and saw it on a billboard.

09-21
24:22

Talking Ifa EP10: Who Is Your Mother & Father in Orisa?

In this episode I give my thoughts on the topic of having a Mother & Father Orisa. I compare and contrast how this is handled in both the Lucumi system versus the Isese system.Let me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

09-14
12:57

Talking Ifa EP09 SELF HATRED

In this Episode I discuss my thoughts on Self Hatred; especially in terms of how it can effect our practice in our Ifá tradition.Let me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

09-06
53:13

JESUS OR HELL?

In this episode I discuss my thoughts on a billboard sign that I say in Nashville recently that said "Jesus or Hell". It made me think about our religion of Ifá and whether there were any similar concepts in Ifá.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

08-23
27:17

Talking Ifa EP07: What Role Does Respect Play in Ifá?

In this episode I answer the question What Role Does Respect Play in Ifá? I discuss the cultural significance of Respect in the Yoruba culture and how that influences how the Birthed Traditional Yoruba Religion of Ifá is practiced.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

08-16
13:29

Talking IFA - EP06: What is ISESE?

In this episode I discuss my understanding of the term Isese including it's origins in Yorubaland, how it is compared to other Yoruba Religious denominations, to how I see it defined for those of us living in the United States.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

08-10
15:58

EP5: Attacks on Ifá from Without - A History in Voodoo

Join me as I discuss the attacks on Ifá in the United States currently. In this episode I will focus on attacks from outside of the culture including the history in film and TV with examples of how Voodoo is treated in mainstream culture.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

01-11
18:24

Episode 4: Does ORI Equal DESTINY?

I'm sure that you have heard that Ori is your Destiny. What if I told you that you were mislead? Listen in to get my take on this widespread belief.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

07-18
22:06

Episode 3: Is Esu The Devil?

The Devil you say! Have you seen or heard that Esu was the Devil? Do you believe this? Well, whether you believe it or not...we need to talk about this!For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

07-05
39:59

Episode 2: Can Americans Practice Traditional IFÁ?

Question: Can an American, especially in the USA, really practice the IFÁ ÒRÌṢÀ Religion in the Traditional way? Meaning how it was practiced originally in Yorubaland in Africa. This is very relevant, especially if you are someone who is interested in learning about this spiritual/religious practice and are fairly new to it. Join me while I explore this topic in depth.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

06-24
57:22

Episode 1: What is Ifá?

Are you confused by all of the information out there about the Ifá Òrìsà Religion? Well, you've come to the right place to get some clarity! Here...we discuss topics related to the religion/spiritual practice from an Isese perspective. Today, I am discussing what actually if Ifá for anyone who is new to this practice.For Divination requests, go to:https://aselife.etsy.com/listing/1520088885/ifa-divination-reading-iseseLet me know if you have any topics that you would like for me to discuss in upcoming episodes or if you need any Ifá work done for you. Send me an email at TalkingIfa@gmail.com

06-08
43:13

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