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“What a Relief!” Podcast is the official podcast of Islamic Relief USA hosted by B.C. Dodge , IRUSA’s “What a Relief!” puts a human face on what’s going on in the world and how you can enact positive change in it. New episodes every week!

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“What a Relief!” Podcast is the official podcast of Islamic Relief USA hosted by B.C. Dodge , IRUSA’s “What a Relief!” puts a human face on what’s going on in the world and how you can enact positive change in it. New episodes every week!

Language:

English


Episodes

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 115: Let’s Talk Some Census Into You

4/3/2020
This is where we get heard. This is where we get counted. “I’m the child… Continue reading... The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 115: Let’s Talk Some Census Into You appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:29:48

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 113: Andrew Hanauer on bringing hearts and minds together

7/30/2019
Andrew Hanauer talks about a goal to bring a very challenged American society together with… Continue reading... The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 113: Andrew Hanauer on bringing hearts and minds together appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:26:21

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 112: Dr. Suzy Ismail Chats about Transforming Aid

7/16/2019
Dr. Suzy Ismail sits down to chat about interventions for healthier communities and aid delivery with host B.C. Dodge in this 112th episode of Islamic Relief USA’s “What A Relief!” podcast. The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 112: Dr. Suzy Ismail Chats about Transforming Aid appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:04:55

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 111: Jibreel Salaam and Mohamed Hassan from The Young and Muslim

7/2/2019
In this episode of Islamic Relief USA’s “What A Relief!” podcast, host B.C. Dodge is joined by special guests Jibreel Salaam and Mohamed Hassan, who are the hosts of The Young and Muslim Podcast. If you haven’t heard their most listened to podcasts, you definitely want to check them out (along with all the episodes!)—their commentary on what it means to be young and Muslim in America is intriguing, contemporary, hilarious, and refreshing. The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 111: Jibreel...

Duration:00:06:07

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 110: One Journey

6/18/2019
On this episode of IRUSA’s “What a Relief! Podcast, our host, B.C. Dodge sits down with One Journey Festival founders Vanda Berninger and Wendy Chan to talk about the upcoming festival and what one journey is all about! The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 110: One Journey appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:06:15

“ What a Relief! ” Podcast 109: Using Technology to Support Refugee Children

3/12/2019
In this episode of Islamic Relief USA’s “What a Relief!” podcast, Jeff Schlegelmilch and Jackie Ratner from Columbia University’s National Center for Disaster Preparedness (NCDP) chat with host B.C. Dodge. They comment on using technology to help vulnerable populations who have experienced trauma and disasters, particularly refugee children. The post “ What a Relief! ” Podcast 109: Using Technology to Support Refugee Children appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:43:25

“ What A Relief! ” Podcast 108: IRUSA’s CEO Sharif Aly Shares About His Visit with Refugees in Turkey and Lebanon

2/26/2019
In this week’s “What a Relief!” podcast episode, host B.C. Dodge welcomes Islamic Relief USA CEO Sharif Aly to hear firsthand about his recent travels to visit IRUSA programs in Turkey and Lebanon in January 2019, which mainly serve refugees. The post “ What A Relief! ” Podcast 108: IRUSA’s CEO Sharif Aly Shares About His Visit with Refugees in Turkey and Lebanon appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:33:38

“What a Relief!” Podcast 107 : Finding Hope in the Midst of Drought and Winter in Afghanistan

2/12/2019
In this week’s “What a Relief!” podcast episode, host B.C. Dodge sits down with Ali Baluch, an accomplished filmmaker and a producer for MTV. Baluch accompanied Islamic Relief USA on a trip to Afghanistan in November 2018. The post “What a Relief!” Podcast 107 : Finding Hope in the Midst of Drought and Winter in Afghanistan appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:46:04

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 106 : Embracing Families with Special Needs in the Muslim Community

12/31/2018
On this episode of the “What a Relief!” podcast B.C. Dodge talks to Rasha AbuLahoom and Said Durrah — IRUSA’s official podcast. In this week’s episode, your host welcomes Rasha AbuLahoom to talk about the world’s largest humanitarian crisis: Yemen. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 106 : Embracing Families with Special Needs in the Muslim Community appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:58:16

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 105 : Keeping A Promise – Linda Sarsour on Palestine and More

12/25/2018
B.C. Dodge talks to Linda Sarsour and Said Durrah in this episode of “What a Relief!” — IRUSA’s official podcast. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 105 : Keeping A Promise – Linda Sarsour on Palestine and More appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:32:54

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 104 : An Introspective Look at the Refugee Crisis in Lesvos

12/4/2018
In this week’s “What a Relief!” podcast episode, hosts B.C. Dodge and Nouf Samarkandi sit down with representatives from the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS). Vassilis Kerasiotis and Miriam Bensky are the respective Greece Country Director and Senior Development Officer for Institutional Giving for HIAS. They were also joined by IRUSA’s Director of Public Affairs, Christina Tobias-Nahi. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 104 : An Introspective Look at the Refugee Crisis in Lesvos...

Duration:00:47:19

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 103 : More than a comic book: An interview with educator extraordinaire Tim Smyth

11/13/2018
On this episode of the What a Relief Podcast, B.C. Dodge has an inspiring conversation with Tim Smyth, an educator and innovator in the classroom. Smyth is using comics to reach kids who otherwise wouldn’t read or care about certain subject matters. His innovative pedagogical efforts bring forth a fresh look into literature for many students. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 103 : More than a comic book: An interview with educator extraordinaire Tim Smyth appeared first on Islamic Relief...

Duration:00:37:52

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 102 : The Importance of Storytelling for Muslim Children

10/30/2018
This flashback episode of IRUSA’s “What a Relief!” podcast looks back to when host B.C. Dodge and IRUSA’s Nouf Samarkandi discuss the Ilyas and Duck children's books with acclaimed author Omar Khawaja. The stories in the series are technically children’s books, but we won’t blame you if you’re an adult and want to read them too. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 102 : The Importance of Storytelling for Muslim Children appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:41:50

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 101 : Fighting Hunger and Malnutrition on World Food Day

10/16/2018
In this week’s “What a Relief!” podcast episode, host B.C. Dodge and IRUSA’s Nouf Samarkandi sit down with Mr. Vimlendra Sharan, who is the Director of the Liaison Office for North America for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This is a particularly impactful episode, as it is dedicated to World Food Day, which takes place every year on October 16 The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 101 : Fighting Hunger and Malnutrition on World Food Day appeared first on...

Duration:00:52:36

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 99: Nightmares in Myanmar

9/25/2018
This throwback episode of IRUSA’s “What a Relief!” podcast is full of raw stories from Myanmar’s border. Our host B.C. Dodge talks with Imam Khalid Latif and IRUSA’s Ridwan Adhami about a trip that they recently returned from to document the crisis and IRUSA’s response. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 99: Nightmares in Myanmar appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:35:23

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 98: We Talk With Abdul-Malik from Native Deen #Throwback

9/11/2018
In this throwback episode of the What A Relief Podcast, hosts B.C. Dodge and Mordant sit down Abdul-Malik Ahmad as part of the annual 24-Hour Podcast. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 98: We Talk With Abdul-Malik from Native Deen #Throwback appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:42:43

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 97: Tech Girls That Will Knock Your Socks Off

8/28/2018
Recorded in front of a live audience, this special episode of the What a Relief Podcast features B.C. Dodge and co-host Nouf Samarkandi as they chat with a special group of inspiring guests who are part of a program known as Tech Girls. This is one episode you don’t want to miss! The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 97: Tech Girls That Will Knock Your Socks Off appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:33:58

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 96: Growing Up With Muslim Artists

8/14/2018
On this episode of the What a Relief Podcast B.C. Dodge and Mordant sit with Islamic Relief USA’s very own US Programs coordinator and international recording artist Naeem Muhammad stopped past give a live performance and brought us into how grew in to his birthed his musical talent. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 96: Growing Up With Muslim Artists appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:01:53:35

“ What A Relief Podcast ” 95: How We Work With Neighbors…and Why

7/31/2018
This flashback episode of the “What a Relief!” podcast is chock full of great information about how Islamic Relief USA works together with partners across the United States to care for our neighbors. The post “ What A Relief Podcast ” 95: How We Work With Neighbors…and Why appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:39:55

“ What a Relief Podcast ” 94: Superhero Talk with Tala Ashe

7/17/2018
On this episode of the What a Relief Podcast B.C. Dodge takes a dive into the comic book world with guest Tala Ashe from CW’s superhero drama DC’s Legends of Tomorrow The post “ What a Relief Podcast ” 94: Superhero Talk with Tala Ashe appeared first on Islamic Relief USA.

Duration:00:30:42