Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light

Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light

Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light

Our Roots is hosted by Joseph Baba Ifa. Joseph is a Babalawo with over 20 years of experience in the Ifa and Orisha culture! Through countless experiences that span over 2 decades, Baba has been able to identify key topics that will help you on your Ifa journey! This desire to guide others is what motivated the creation of this podcast! Ifa and Orisha is the birthright of every human being! Our goal is to provide credible information all while...

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ADESHINA: Preserving Our History & Culture | Dr. David H. Brown
Sept. 19, 2026

ADESHINA: Preserving Our History & Culture | Dr. David H. Brown

What happens when the history of our traditions is not documented, preserved, and passed to the next generation? In this very special episode of Our Roots Podcast, host Joseph BABAIFA sits down with respected author and anthropologist Dr. David H. Brown for an important conversation surrounding his latest research and book, ADESHINA. Dr. Brown has dedicated extensive research to documenting Afro-Cuban religious history, culture, traditions, and the people whose lives helped shape the practices w
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Ochosi — The Shaman
Sept. 13, 2026

Ochosi — The Shaman

In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph BABAIFA takes a deeper look into the highly respected Orisha Ochosi and explores an important question: Why is Ochosi considered a shaman? Beyond his well-known role as the divine hunter, there are deeper spiritual aspects of Ochosi that can be understood through the sacred teachings and stories preserved within the tradition. Through Odu, Pataki, and the wisdom of Ifá, Joseph will explore Ochosi’s relationship with the mysteries of nature, spiritual
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Ifá and the Pig
Aug. 30, 2026

Ifá and the Pig

In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph Baba Ifá delves into sacred Odù Ifá and traditional stories to explore the significance and importance of the pig within Ifá. Through the wisdom preserved in Odù and pataki, Joseph discusses the deeper lessons connected to this animal and why the pig appears within certain teachings, ceremonies, and spiritual concepts of the Ifá tradition. Join us as we continue uncovering the wisdom, symbolism, and stories preserved within Ifá and the Lukumí tradit
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What People Get WRONG About Ifá | Hand of Ifá, Orishas, Ebó & More
Aug. 23, 2026

What People Get WRONG About Ifá | Hand of Ifá, Orishas, Ebó & More

There is a lot of information about Ifá and Orisha tradition online, but how much of it is actually true? In this episode of Our Roots, Joseph Baba Ifa takes on some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding Ifá, the Hand of Ifá, Orishas, divination, ebó, initiation and African Traditional Religion as a whole. Does receiving your Hand of Ifá make you a Babalawo? Can you choose your Orisha? Is Ifá witchcraft? Does every ebó involve animal sacrifice? Is your Odu basically a prediction of your fu
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Prepping for Priesthood in Lucumí
Aug. 9, 2026

Prepping for Priesthood in Lucumí

What does it truly take to prepare for priesthood in the Lucumí tradition? In this episode of Our Roots Podcast, host Joseph Baba Ifa explores the spiritual, mental, and practical preparations that should take place before taking the life-changing step of full initiation. Drawing from traditional teachings and years of experience, Joseph discusses the importance of developing discipline, strengthening one’s character, building a relationship with the Orishas, and understanding the responsibiliti
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Ifa & Ela
Aug. 2, 2026

Ifa & Ela

What is Ela, and why is it held in such high regard within the tradition of Ifa?In this enlightening episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph Baba Ifa explores the traditional concept of Ela through the wisdom of Odu Ifa and timeless patakís (sacred stories). He examines the role of Ela as it is understood in the Ifa tradition, its relationship to divine wisdom, truth, and spiritual consciousness, and why a proper understanding of Ela is essential for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of Ifa.Draw
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About the Host

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Joseph Baba Ifa

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Joseph Baba Ifa is a Babalawo with over 20 years of experience in the Ifa and Orisha culture! Born in Hialeah, an area of Miami, Fl many consider to be the capital of Ifa and Orisha practice in the United States, Baba was exposed to Ifa at a very young age. Through countless experiences that span over 2 decades, Baba has been able to identify key topics that will help you on your Ifa journey! This desire to guide others is what motivated the creation of this channel! Ifa and Orisha is the birthright of every human being!