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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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ODU OGBE TUA
June 21, 2026

ODU OGBE TUA

Join Joseph Baba Ifa as he explores the profound wisdom of ODU OGBE TUA, one of the powerful and thought-provoking signs of Ifá. Through storytelling, traditional interpretation, and practical logic, this episode uncovers the lessons, warnings, blessings, and deeper meanings hidden within this sacred Odu. Whether you’re new to Ifá or a seasoned practitioner, discover how the teachings of Ogbe Tua continue to offer guidance, clarity, and insight for everyday life. Listen now and uncover the timel
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Elegua: The Trickster God?
June 14, 2026

Elegua: The Trickster God?

Is Elegua truly a trickster, or is there a deeper meaning behind one of the most misunderstood titles in the Afro-Cuban Lucumí tradition? In this thought-provoking episode, Joseph Baba Ifa explores the theology, patakís, and traditional teachings that have led many to refer to Elegua as “the trickster.” Through sacred stories and cultural context, he examines the lessons hidden within Elegua’s actions, the role of divine testing, destiny, choice, and why this powerful Orisha often challenges our
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Odu Ogbe Tumako
June 7, 2026

Odu Ogbe Tumako

In this special episode of Our Roots Podcast, host Joseph Baba Ifa dives into the powerful and fascinating Odu Ogbe Tumako, a sign that holds a particularly special place in his heart as it is the Odu of his wife, Poroye Join Joseph as he explores the many layers, teachings, and interpretations of Ogbe Tumako, breaking down its wisdom in a way that is accessible to both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. From its core messages and spiritual lessons to the character traits, challenges, blessin
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The Sacred Role of the Oba Oriate | A Conversation With 50 year Initiate of Ogun Cosme
May 31, 2026

The Sacred Role of the Oba Oriate | A Conversation With 50 year Initiate of Ogun Cosme

Step into a powerful and rare conversation on the next episode of the Our Roots Podcast hosted by Joseph Baba Ifa. In this exclusive special episode, we are honored to sit with a highly respected Oba Oriate and elder initiate of Ogun for an authentic and deeply educational discussion rooted in wisdom, culture, and spiritual responsibility. We explore: • What it truly means to be an Oba Oriate • Core concepts every practitioner should understand in the Lucumí tradition • Advice for newcomers ente
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Ebbo
May 17, 2026

Ebbo

In this enlightening episode of Our Roots Podcast, Joseph BABA IFA takes listeners deep into the sacred practice of EBBO, one of the most important ceremonial traditions within IFA. Through storytelling, spiritual insight, and practical understanding, Joseph explains what EBBO truly is beyond common misconceptions and why it continues to play a vital role in spiritual alignment, protection, elevation, and transformation.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the purpose behind EBBO, when
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Yemaya: Mother of the World
May 10, 2026

Yemaya: Mother of the World

Dive into a powerful Mother’s Day special on the Our Roots Podcast . In this heartfelt episode, “Yemaya: Mother of the World,” Baba Joseph explores the sacred energy, wisdom, and unconditional love of Yemaya the revered Orisha known throughout the Yoruba spiritual tradition as the divine mother of humanity.Through storytelling, spiritual insight, and ancestral wisdom, this episode breaks down why Yemaya is deeply connected to motherhood, protection, healing, fertility, and emotional strength. Wh
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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!