A Way Beyond the Rainbow
A podcast series discussing the everyday struggles of Muslims with same-sex attractions (SSA) who want to live a life true to Allah and Islam. I am Waheed Jensen, and I have SSA. In today’s world, it seems the overwhelming narrative out there is “love is love” and “embrace your sexual identity”. There are many of us who find that to be incompatible with the life we want to live, which is a God-conscious life in line with the teachings of Islam. This podcast series is a safe space for Muslims who struggle with SSA, as well as parents, family members, friends, imams, chaplains, community leaders, and the community at large.
Episodes
94 episodes since 2019
#88 - Podcast Finale
In the podcast finale, we take a look at the entire journey across all five seasons and reflect on key take-home messages and memorable words from my guests and co-hosts. We wrap up with acknowledgments, a dedication, and final words and prayer...
March 25, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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1:32:12
Bloopers!
A blooper reel featuring many of the out-takes with my co-hosts, Amina and Aadam, that didn't make it to the final cut.
March 23, 2022
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Season 5
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23:27
#87 - For Imams, Chaplains and Community Leaders
This episode is a discussion with Imam Dawud Walid on the current challenges facing imams, chaplains and community leaders given the current global pro-LGBT socio-political climate, and how we, as Muslim communities, can help our imams and comm...
March 21, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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1:50:16
#86 - For Teachers and Educators
This episode is a discussion with Br. Yahya Van Rooy on the current challenges facing teachers, educators and school administrators given the LGBT paradigm, and how Muslims parents and teachers can navigate them together.How can we prov...
March 18, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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1:41:41
#85 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part II)
This is part II of a two-episode series with Dr. Ty Mansfield and his wife Danielle where we talk about their personal experience with their mixed-orientation marriage.In this episode, we dive deep into spiritual themes, as well as how ...
March 14, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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1:34:13
#84 - Ty and Danielle Mansfield's Story: Faith, Love and Vulnerability (Part I)
This is part I of a two-episode series with Dr. Ty Mansfield and his wife Danielle where we talk about their personal experience with their mixed-orientation marriage.In this episode, we explore Ty and Danielle's personal journeys, how ...
March 11, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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1:59:28
#83 - For Current and Potential Spouses
This episode is dedicated to current and potential spouses of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions and/or gender dysphoria.In this episode, I read out survey responses sent by members of the online Straigh...
March 07, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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1:04:43
#82 - For Parents and Families (IV): On Community Healing and General FAQs
This is part IV of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I wrap up the discussion ...
March 04, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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1:48:38
#81 - For Parents and Families (III): On the Work of Relational Healing
This is part III of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I discuss practical tips...
February 28, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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1:48:45
#80 - For Parents and Families (II): On Foundations for Relational Healing
This is part II of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I discuss the notions of ...
February 25, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:22:28
#79 - For Parents and Families (I): On Personal Healing
This is part I of a 4-episode series dedicated to parents and family members of individuals experiencing gender nonconformity, same-sex attractions (SSA) and/or gender dysphoria (GD).In this episode, Aadam and I read out survey response...
February 21, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:56:54
#78 - On Shar'i Perspectives: Gender Transitioning and Contemporary Issues
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing Shar'i perspectives related to gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.Is gender transitioning unconditionally prohibited in Islam or are there par...
February 18, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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47:11
#77 - On Shar'i Perspectives: Gender Roles and Gender Nonconformity
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing Shar'i perspectives related to gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.Are the gender roles defined by Islam rigid or flexible compared to modern We...
February 14, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:03:22
#76 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Contemporary Challenges
In this episode, Br. Mobeen Vaid and I discuss the Islamic perspectives on gender-reassignment surgeries as well as the ripple effects of the modern day transgender movement.What are the major Islamic fatawa regarding sex-reassignment s...
February 11, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:38:32
#75 - On Gender Dysphoria and Transgenderism: Medical Perspectives
In this episode, we dive deep into the topics of gender dysphoria and transgenderism from scientific and medical perspectives, by exploring the most recent research and developments on the topic.Are there biological factors that contrib...
February 07, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:48:50
#74 - On Gender Atypical Individuals and Intersex
In this episode, we continue our discussion of gender nonconformity with Br. Mobeen Vaid, and we discuss the notions of gender atypical individuals from an Islamic perspective, as well as the concepts of intersex/disorders of sexual development...
February 04, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:50:59
#73 - On Gender and Gender Nonconformity
With this episode, we begin a series of episodes addressing the topics of gender, gender nonconformity, gender dysphoria and transgenderism.In this episode, Br. Mobeen Vaid joins me in a discussion on gender and gender nonconformity in ...
January 31, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:22:49
#72 - On Contemporary Issues and Shar'i Perspectives (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing contemporary issues and Shar'i perspectives related to same-sex attractions and gender identity issues.Is Islam a "homophobic" or "transphobic" religion? Where do we...
January 28, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:00:45
#71 - On Contemporary Issues and Shar'i Perspectives (Part I)
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Sh. Mustafa Umar addressing contemporary issues and Shar'i perspectives related to same-sex attractions and gender identity issues.How can parents, family members and friends support and embrace...
January 24, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:19:07
#70 - On Revisionist Arguments (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series with Br. Mobeen Vaid addressing revisionist arguments pertaining to homosexuality within Islam.In this episode, Mobeen and I discuss the punishments of sodomy according to Islamic Shari'a, to what e...
January 21, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:23:58
#69 - On Revisionist Arguments (Part I)
This is part I of a 2-episode series with Br. Mobeen Vaid addressing revisionist arguments pertaining to homosexuality within Islam.In this episode, Mobeen and I discuss the sociocultural backdrop of this kind of revisionism, particular...
January 17, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:09:50
#68 - Between Toxic Masculinity and Radical Feminism
In this episode, we tackle the notions of toxic masculinity and discuss the waves of opposing feminist movements with their ripple effects on the global community. We also highlight the importance of the Prophetic example in paving the way for ...
January 14, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:23:54
#67 - On Politics, Genderspeak and a Queer New World (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series that addresses the history and politics of the gay liberation movement, the influence of the LGBT movement on countless aspects of everyday life and how far things have progressed in a few decades.H...
January 10, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:37:31
#66 - On Politics, Genderspeak and a Queer New World (Part I)
With this episode, we commence the fifth and final season of the podcast which focuses on sociopolitical and religious topics, themes related to gender and transgenderism, as well as broader topics of relevance to the larger community.
January 07, 2022
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:38:50
#65 - On Self-Esteem (Part II)
This is part II of a 2-episode series on the topic of self-esteem and becoming more confident in our lives.In this season finale, Aadam and I discuss imposter syndrome, how to deal with fear of rejection and criticism, as well as practi...
October 22, 2021
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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1:10:56