Episodes

Olokun cannot be crowned directly in the Lukumi tradition! That's what we've been hearing for the longest, until today! Susan Olokun has initiated into the mysteries of this Orisha within Cuban Santeria! In this interview she will walk us through her journey in Ifa and what lead her there! Watch this Faces of Ifa episode of Our Roots Podcast with Joseph Baba Ifa to not miss a conversation that will go down in history! Susan Yoder Mortgage Loan Originator in South Florida 772.380.8753 https://w...

Cameron Pooler is an initiate of Ifa and son of the Orisha Yemaya. Born in the city of Orlando to a Christian family, fate led him to be incarcerated in the Florida state penitentiary system. During his sentence, he came in contact with all forms of spirituality including Ifa. Recently released with the desire to realign himself with his destiny, he underwent his initiation process into Ifa. Watch this interview with Joseph Baba Ifa on Our Roots Podcast to hear another miraculous story that Ifa ...

Have you ever had a plate of food that spoke to your soul? What we eat is a reflection of who we are spiritually. Specific foods are offered to the orishas to win their favor. In this episode, Joseph Baba Ifa sits down with Zella Palmer of Culture and Flavor Podcast to discuss the importance of food within IFA. Watch as Baba talks about the different stories that lead to our ceremonial practice with food and how it was his first exposure to what he ultimately dedicated his life to! #ifa #orisha ...

John Davis is a Babalawo from New York who was born and raised on Courtlandt Avenue in the South Bronx. In this sit down he goes over the various steps that led him into Ifa priesthood. From initiation into the spirituality of Palo Mayombe and being a member of the Maji society before entering into Orisha and Ifa. Watch this interview as Joseph Baba Ifa delves into a past that includes prison, travel, and divine life saving experiences! #ifa #orisha #elegua Contact John for Ifa services or to ...

Oduduwa is the forefather of the Yoruba people! He was the first King of Ile Ife and Father of all the other Monarchs in Yoruba land ! Joseph Baba Ifa interviews Ray Rivera, brother of Fallen 9/11 hero and NYPD Detective, Robert Montañez, Ifa Oma, Omo Oduduwa, Awo Irete Kutan. In this Our Roots Podcast episode the similarities between Robert and his Guardian Angel will be on full display all while providing new info into this Orisha. #ifa #santeria #oduduwa Join this channel to get access to pe...

Are you looking for books to read to learn about Ifa and Orisha? Patakin: Orisha Stories from the Odu of Ifa by David Brown is a must have for any serious Ifa and Orisha practitioner! Our Roots Podcast and Joseph Baba Ifa sit with Dr.Brown to discuss all that went into the creation of this book. Tune in to watch a conversation that spans decades with someone who has met some of the most legendary names in Afro Cuban Lukumi Santeria Ifa! #ifa #orisha #santeria Dr.Brown's Contact Info: http://www...

Faces of Ifa is the first program of its kind! Our Roots Podcast and Joseph Baba Ifa will be interviewing the various practitioners of Ifa so they can tell their stories! In this episode, Baba sits down with Julio Morales Ifase, An Isese Babalawo from Miami. His story will keep you on the edge of your seat with a conversation that will touch on everything from ghost encounters to conversion from Christianity! #ifa #eshu #orisha Julio's Contact: (786) 515-4714

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to God? Ifa divination provides us a vehicle to be able to communicate with our higher power! Joseph Baba Ifa and Our Roots Podcast sits down with Baba Damian Ogbe Tua to discuss the nuances of divination within Lukumi Ifa Orisha Santeria! Don’t miss this episode if you want to divine! #ifa #ifadivination #santeria Damian FB: https://www.facebook.com/damianpadroonline?mibextid=LQQJ4d Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.yout...

You guys asked for them back and here they are! Erica Poroye, Ady Obatala and Freddie Guevara on a live Espiritista Q & A! Call in (352-717-4071) for a chance to interact and get a reading with one of these experienced mediums! They will be talking about everything Spiritism and answering your questions! With over 100 combined years of mediumship between them, you don't want to miss this opportunity! Sea El Santismo! #spiritism #medium #spirits #orisha

Tarot Cards Deck Baraja Española Cartas Ifa Lukumi Santeria Have you ever wanted to get a spiritual reading with the tarot cards? The tarot cards are one of the oldest oracles on earth, and possibly the most popular! In this episode of Our Roots Podcast Joseph Baba Ifa sits with Kathy Ogun, an initiate of Ifa and card thrower at Botanica Candles & More! In this video she discusses her spiritual elevation process, study habits, and recommendations for success when throwing the tarot! #tarot #tar...

Inle is regarded as the most handsome of all the male orishas, but done let this fool you! He was a the first hunter to put a bow and arrow in Ochosi’s hands! He was the first orisha to learn the holistic secrets of the herbs from Osain! Oh and I almost forgot, a skilled warrior in combat and master fisherman! If you want to know the truth about this orisha, tune in to this episode by Joseph Baba Ifa and Our Roots Podcast! #inle #erinle #orisha Join this channel to get access to perks: https:/...

The whole purpose of Ifa initiation is to find out our Taboos! Taboos are the things we should not take part in. Ifa says these are the most important things to learn so we avoid making mistakes in life. Joseph Baba Ifa sits with Damian Ogbe Tua, a Babalawo who has taken a special interest in making sure taboos don’t become the norm in the Ifa Orisha community! If you don’t want to fall into taboo within Ifa, watch this Our Roots Podcast!-- Contact Damian Ogbe Tua : https://www.facebook.com/dam...

The Erindilogun Oracle has been used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria for thousands of years! Composed of 16 cowrie shells, it is sought out by people across the world for divination! In this episode Erica Poroye and Joseph Baba Ifa talk about everything that has to do with the Dilogun! Together they will demystify whether Ifa and Orisha are the same religion, which is born from which, and the polemic Oche Meyi concept of the caracol! Can you say Ochareo familia? Here we go! #ifa #dilogun #orisha...

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: @theasheshop Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo72ECi5WTR1...

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? Are our orishas compatible? What if we’re in different spiritual houses? Watch this video if you want the ans...

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/UCXo72ECi5WTR110gGbHOgew/join 🙏!Thank You For Watching and Supporting the Channel!🙏 ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! ...

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! #cannabis #ifa #marijuana Contact Tony: https://www.greensourcefl.com/ Join this channel to get ac...

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 #obbanani #orisha Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo72ECi...

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" Guevara : (772) 418-9656 guevarafreddie@hotmail.com Books by Rev. Florencio Guevara : Mesa Blanca : White ...

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 this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo72ECi5WTR110gGbHOgew/joi...

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 Estate Expert https://dannyrealestatepro.com/ dannyrealestatepro@gmail.com Join this channel to g...

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 is, watch this interview! This Episode Sponsored by : Dos Aguas Botanica - 335 Upper Riverdale Rd B...

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 practice affected the civil war and influenced the civil rights movement! #hoodoo #gullahgeechee #ifa Rafiq ...

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 miss this video! #Ifa #Agayu #Aganyu 🙏!Thank You For Watching and Supporting the Channel!🙏 ツ HOPE Y...