The Ground We Share Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Ground We Share Podcast
In the monthly, ‘Ground We Share Podcast Series,’ presenter Iain Stewart gives us a glimpse into the lives of people of different faiths living in Scotland.
In the second of our, 'Ground We Share Podcast Series' presenter Iain Stewart is in conversation with Dr. Yahya Barry, Director of the Olive Tree Madrash and visiting scholar at the University of Edinburgh.
What is it like living as an African Muslim in Edinburgh? What does he think about the recent court rulings on Islamic marriage, the tragic suicide of Caroline Flack and finally Brexit and Right wing politics?
Dharmveer Singh describes his upbringing growing up as a Sikh in Leith, Edinburgh. He describes his journey to becoming a baptised Sikh, swapping the music of the dance floors for the shabads/hymns of the Gurdwara. He describes the commitment it requires to be a baptised Sikh and what it means to him. He talks about the key beliefs of the Sikh faith including ‘sewa’ selfless giving and the perceived clashes between Punjabi culture and practising the Sikh faith.
Join us for a fascinating insight into what it means to practice one of the worlds youngest religions in Scotland today.