Being Raised Christian in a Muslim Home | Faith Unfolded Ep 08 | A Parked Car Conversation Podcast

[@Bilan]

I this so interesting since I grew up in a Muslim household. my dad converted to Islam from Christianity and then decided he wasn't going to be apart of Islam anymore. After that my dad and mom got a divorce. My dad's family has always been Christian. My grandma from his side was always active in the church and when she died she was always known as this memorable woman who always did her best to love others. I felt a little empty since I was dragged from one state to Minesota. Often times I felt like I didn't belong because I am Somali, but it's rare to find mixed somalis and somalis interested into Christianity for one. Everyone would also bash me and bully me for being mixed. Recently, I got into exploring Christianity because of a friend. I never told anyone because I've already suffered a lot of hate for being mixed somali and having a Southern dad. My dad recently is with a southern woman that doesnt get along with my somali mom. I always find myself wondering if I'm making the right decision because my mom easily gets offended and scared. I can for sure say I have had thoughts where what if anyone in my family dies and i dont do any of the traditions because it feels wrong since I switched faiths??? It's really hard. Like when my grandma passed away on my mom's side from cancer I was in elementary school. Every now and then we would go and visit her, but I would feel guilty for not doing any of the things we do after someone has been dead. I would still wish her well and say hi to everyone, but it has come to the point where I feel like an imposter to my family and I feel like I can not be me. I worry about losing all the people on my mom's side. I have over 50 cousins, lots of family, and family means a lot to me. Losing them would feel like losing my world, but what do I do if I feel like I'm losing myself. Who do I go to?? who should I speak to? I find myself always studying Christanity and islam here and there, but I feel like I'm going nowhere. You would think because I dont look Somali it should be easier to blend in right? There is a whole talk where somalis dont believe you are somali unless your dad is. There is also this thing that... since there arent many mixed somalis. If they know you are mixed and that you culturally using a lot of somali attire and stuff, they will instantly know. It's worse when I moved to college in a small town. Every somali person that once knew my mom instantly knows me as that one half somali kid. I feel no matter where I go I can never win. It gets hard to be me, and I dont know how. I've been having this battle since I was in preschool. Im always having some sort of identity crisis, but listening to this podcast has actually helped me to some extent find peace. Growing up family has always been my thing, but my family has often had toxic moments. I've often had toxic islamic school struggles that many other somali people have gone through but never really talk about. From getting beat to going to the men's side of the mosque to getting hit for not memorizing or understanding your quran. I am still healing from trauma which makes it hard to believe in anything. It's a very hard time in my life because I feel no security and just want to feel whole again. I felt like sharing because this meant a lot to me, especially the first episode of this entire podcast. I appreciate your work. You are touching the hearts of many

[@jlueche]

WOW 🥹 thank you for opening up and sharing that. It's beautiful that you're on a walk to discover ALL sides of faith you've been shown... and I will say this. Pray and give it all to God and He will Show you the way to peace, ro understanding, to security all that! I have a half Somali brother myself and am close to many Muslim East Africans! Theres a lot of beauty in those who seek God and the fact that these convos reached you warms my heart. Stay blessed, ya? ❤🙏🏽

[@robertb7643]

Everything worth doing is hard sis! God gives the greatest challenges to his greatest children

[@areebachewa8318]

Hi Jephins I hope you can do a podcast of a Canadian woman who have converted to Islam and her name is Stephanie Tessie and she live in Toronto and hopefully you be able to learn something about her muslim faith...

[@Yolk421]

She is a Christian why would she interview a person who follows a pedo momo.

[@andileplay2much]

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[@zeetheprincesswarrior]

Ex Muslim here 😊 You should know as a Christian that those who don’t believe in Jesus, you will not see them again. God does not dwell in sin. Jesus said “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through me”. Jesus spoke in parables to explain that he is the vine, God the father is the gardener, and we are the branches. The branches that bear no fruit are chopped off and thrown into the fire. Read Mathew and ask God for the Holy spirit to explain what he needs you to know 🙏🏼

[@hbeee8793]

Muslim here.. May Allah/God guide us all on the straight path.. Ameen.. Love from West Africa

[@Yolk421]

@@hbeee8793 No one wants to follow pedo momo.

[@SwurveOnEm]

Subbed and tapped 11:29

[@jlueche]

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[@SwurveOnEm]

@@jlueche early birds!!!!🐦 😆 4:02 a.m here