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Isese Talks

A Spirituality and Religion & Spirituality podcast

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Isese Talkis is a podcast that focus on the philosophical aspect of the Yoruba Traditional spirituality Ifa/Orisa Worship. people focus more on the spiritual aspect forgetting that the philosophical is what we need to navigate during our day to day activities in life.

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Is Spirituality Meant to Solve Our Problems?

19 min

Why do many people turn to spirituality when they encounter difficulties in life? And is the purpose of spirituality to solve every problem we face? In this episode of Isese Talks, we explore the relationship between spirituality, personal challenges, and human development from the perspective of Isese. We examine the difference between a problem and a disaster, and how what one person considers a problem may be understood differently by another. We also reflect on whether our relationship with Òrìṣà should be understood merely as a means of obtaining solutions, or as something that encourages deeper understanding, introspection, and wisdom. Perhaps spirituality is not always about removing the difficulties we encounter. Perhaps it is also about learning to understand them, navigate them, and grow through our experiences. Is spirituality meant to eliminate our problems, or help us develop the wisdom to live through them? 🎧 Listen to Episode 6 on Spotify. The episode is fully subtitled in Brazilian Portuguese on Spotify and YouTube. https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Why So Many Òrìṣà?

26 min

In this episode of Isese Talks, we take a deeper look at Òrìṣà initiation and ask an important question: What is the purpose of initiation? In a world where people can receive multiple Òrìṣà icons and undergo different initiations, it is worth asking whether initiation is about simply accumulating more Òrìṣà, or whether there is a deeper purpose behind the relationship we establish with an Òrìṣà. We explore the meaning of receiving an Òrìṣà icon, the relationship that follows initiation, and the responsibility that comes with that relationship. Is initiation about having more, or is it about understanding, connecting, and living with what has already been entrusted to you? IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en Ilana Isin Course https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

A Bonus Taste of What’s Coming in October 2

3 min

While setting up our new studio look and fine-tuning our sound quality for the upcoming season, we recorded a quick 6-minute test run. The team loved the discussion so much that we decided it was too good to keep in the vault! 🎙️ Consider this a special bonus mini-episode to tide you over while we prepare for the full launch in October. Take a listen, enjoy, and share it with your network! https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en

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Is Spirituality Meant to Solve Our Problems?

19 min

Why do many people turn to spirituality when they encounter difficulties in life? And is the purpose of spirituality to solve every problem we face? In this episode of Isese Talks, we explore the relationship between spirituality, personal challenges, and human development from the perspective of Isese. We examine the difference between a problem and a disaster, and how what one person considers a problem may be understood differently by another. We also reflect on whether our relationship with Òrìṣà should be understood merely as a means of obtaining solutions, or as something that encourages deeper understanding, introspection, and wisdom. Perhaps spirituality is not always about removing the difficulties we encounter. Perhaps it is also about learning to understand them, navigate them, and grow through our experiences. Is spirituality meant to eliminate our problems, or help us develop the wisdom to live through them? 🎧 Listen to Episode 6 on Spotify. The episode is fully subtitled in Brazilian Portuguese on Spotify and YouTube. https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Why So Many Òrìṣà?

26 min

In this episode of Isese Talks, we take a deeper look at Òrìṣà initiation and ask an important question: What is the purpose of initiation? In a world where people can receive multiple Òrìṣà icons and undergo different initiations, it is worth asking whether initiation is about simply accumulating more Òrìṣà, or whether there is a deeper purpose behind the relationship we establish with an Òrìṣà. We explore the meaning of receiving an Òrìṣà icon, the relationship that follows initiation, and the responsibility that comes with that relationship. Is initiation about having more, or is it about understanding, connecting, and living with what has already been entrusted to you? IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en Ilana Isin Course https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

A Bonus Taste of What’s Coming in October 2

3 min

While setting up our new studio look and fine-tuning our sound quality for the upcoming season, we recorded a quick 6-minute test run. The team loved the discussion so much that we decided it was too good to keep in the vault! 🎙️ Consider this a special bonus mini-episode to tide you over while we prepare for the full launch in October. Take a listen, enjoy, and share it with your network! https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en

The Origin. (Bonus)

5 min

While setting up our new studio look and fine-tuning our sound quality for the upcoming season, we recorded a quick 6-minute test run. The team loved the discussion so much that we decided it was too good to keep in the vault! 🎙️ Consider this a special bonus mini-episode to tide you over while we prepare for the full launch in October. Take a listen, enjoy, and share it with your network! https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en

A Bonus Taste of What’s Coming in October 2

5 min

While setting up our new studio look and fine-tuning our sound quality for the upcoming season, we recorded a quick 6-minute test run. The team loved the discussion so much that we decided it was too good to keep in the vault! 🎙️ Consider this a special bonus mini-episode to tide you over while we prepare for the full launch in October. Take a listen, enjoy, and share it with your network! https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/?hl=en

A Bonus Taste of What’s Coming in October

5 min

While setting up our new studio look and fine-tuning our sound quality for the upcoming season, we recorded a quick 6-minute test run. The team loved the discussion so much that we decided it was too good to keep in the vault! 🎙️ Consider this a special bonus mini-episode to tide you over while we prepare for the full launch in October. Take a listen, enjoy, and share it with your network! https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en

The Bridge Between You and the Spiritual Realm Pt2

21 min

Many misunderstand the purpose of Ifá initiation. It is not done to solve problems, but to receive spiritual information unique to your journey. The Ikin Ifá is not an object of worship, it is a sacred tool of communication between the individual and the spiritual realm. Through daily communication, reflection, and connection, guidance becomes clearer. In Isese tradition, we understand that through these icons we are honoring our Ori. The icon is not the destination, but the bridge. IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/ ILANA ISIN https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

The Bridge Between You and the Spiritual Realm

12 min

Many misunderstand the purpose of Ifá initiation. It is not done to solve problems, but to receive spiritual information unique to your journey. The Ikin Ifá is not an object of worship, it is a sacred tool of communication between the individual and the spiritual realm. Through daily communication, reflection, and connection, guidance becomes clearer. In Isese tradition, we understand that through these icons we are honoring our Ori. The icon is not the destination, but the bridge. IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/ ILana Isin https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Isese On Its Own terms Part 2

20 min

Reflective & Thought-Provoking Yoruba cosmology was never meant to fit into Western boxes. Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is a living system — rooted in destiny, lived experience, and personal alignment with Ori. But what happens when interpretation turns into doctrine? When authority replaces wisdom? When we try to make our tradition “digestible” and end up diluting it? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the internal challenges facing Ìṣẹ̀ṣe today — from structural gaps to modern pressures — and why clarity, education, and responsibility matter now more than ever. This is not about blame. It’s about preservation. IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/ Ilana Isin Course https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Isese On Its Own term

21 min

Reflective & Thought-Provoking Yoruba cosmology was never meant to fit into Western boxes. Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is a living system — rooted in destiny, lived experience, and personal alignment with Ori. But what happens when interpretation turns into doctrine?When authority replaces wisdom?When we try to make our tradition “digestible” and end up diluting it? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about the internal challenges facing Ìṣẹ̀ṣe today — from structural gaps to modern pressures — and why clarity, education, and responsibility matter now more than ever. This is not about blame.It’s about preservation. IG https://www.instagram.com/ategbemovement/ Ilana Isin course https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Initation

2 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo In this episode we discussed Initiation and how diverse initiation can be due to the fact that the meaning and purpose of initiation varries from one individual to another individual For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Ori & Ibori

2 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo In this episode we discussed Ori and Ibori which is the Feeding of Ori as we explained the essence of Ori itself which gave more clarity on the importance of Ibori which is the feeding of Ori For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Orisa Feeding

2 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo In this episode we discussed feeding of Orisa abd the reason why we must be conservative with the elements we use in feeding Orisa For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Ebo (II)

2 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo In this episode we discussed the habit majority of the worship have towards Ebo and how it is abused and misunderstood,, Please don't forget to share with others. For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Join our whatsapp channel limk https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTNiB7Fd8XI9TFwsmbgy05?mode=wwt Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

EBO (I)

2 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo In this episode we discussed the habit majority of the worship have towards Ebo and how it is abused and misunderstood,, Please don't forget to share with others. For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Join our whatsapp channel limk https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTNiB7Fd8XI9TFwsmbgy05?mode=wwt Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Consultation

3 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile oooo In this episode, we talked about Consultation and gave a basic definition to Consultation and briefly discussed the various types of Consultation we have within the Isese community For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Join our whatsapp channel limk https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTNiB7Fd8XI9TFwsmbgy05?mode=wwt Buy my course ilana Isin on Hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Orisa

6 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile The third episode of the series where we discuss the term Orisa and compare it with our previous topic Irunmole to establish the difference between both terms, please enjoy and share with others For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Join our whatsapp channel with the link https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTNiB7Fd8XI9TFwsmbgy05?mode=wwt Buy my course Ilana Isin on hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X

Irunmole

6 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile The second episode "Irunmole" established that there is a huge difference between Irunmole and Orisa with detailed and simple explanation . For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Link rpara meu curso Ilana Isin https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X Link our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple https://chat.whatsapp.com/HTNiB7Fd8XI9TFwsmbgy05?mode=wwt

Isese

6 min

Mojuba Gbogbo Ile ooo The first episode "Isese" talks about the concept behind the term Isese which also explore the reason why an Orisa worshiper from Yoruba land is referred to as :Onisese" Please enjoy and don't forget to share with others so they can benefit from the knowledge, For any questions regarding the topic of this episode, you can join our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple using the link On my bio and join the question & Answer section and to those who have bought my Course "Ilana Isin" which ia available on hotmart, you can also join the Ilana Isin group to ask whatever questions regarding the course. Ire ni tiwa Link rpara meu curso Ilana Isin https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X Link para whatsapp canal de Ategbe Temple https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTK1b194yfG6tHbiHUMWQd?mode=wwt

Introduction

4 min

I will be starting a new podcast series to help Orisa Worshipers in the Diáspora have a better understanding of the worship from the Yoruba people point of view as i noticed during my recent visit to brazil that majority do not have a basic understanding of Orisa worship from the Yoruba people point of view so alot of people have what i consider to be a chaotic approach to Isese because they dont really understand the worship from the basic so this podcast series would take us all through the basic as i will be discussing different topics weekly like, Isese, Orisa, Irunmole, consultation, ebo, Ori, Ibori and Initation, The videos of each topics would be released every week till we finish the whole 8 topics. Our Ilana Isin Pdf course is available on hotmart https://hotmart.com/pt-br/marketplace/produtos/ilana-isin-o-caminho-do-orixa-level-1/Q100825849X Join Our whatsapp channel Ategbe Temple https://chat.whatsapp.com/GTK1b194yfG6tHbiHUMWQd?mode=ems_share_t Ire ni tiwa

Orisa Worship Should Be Treated As Lifestyle

8 min

In this episode, we talk about the importance of seeing Orisa worship as a lifestyle and not a worship to run too when you think you have spiritual problems.

Abuse of Ifa Consultation

6 min

In this episode we would be talking about the Abuse of ifa consultation and the negative impact it could have on our-lives if we do not adjust.

Misconception Inside Orisa Worship

8 min

in this episode we would be discussion the mis conception that happens when a babalawo says ifa says an individual should bbe a babalawo or a woman should marry a babalawo which is a very common issue between priest/ priestess and worshippers.

Balance in Orisa Worship

8 min

This episode talks about the importance of applying balance into our worship inside the Orisa religion as majority fail to understand that the Orisa religion has both spiritual and philosophical aspect which works hand in hand and there has to be a balance between both aspect in order to have an healthly worship.

What To Do Next (Itefa)

9 min

This episode continues from where the previous episode ended regarding how explanation, in this episode, we would talk more about the next thing which is Itefa {Ifa Iniciation).

How It Starts (Esentaye)

7 min

In this episode of Isese Talks, we decoded to take us all back to the Origin and how our ancestors starts the spiritual journey for themselves and their kins.

Worship Inside Isese

15 min

This episode speaks about the concept behind worship in Isese and it purpose, please do not hesitate to ask questions if you get confused at any point

Being in a hurry or haste

14 min

Ifa teaching on how being in a hurry doesn't make anything work with a verse from Eji ogbe

Ifa's Teachings On Being Compassionate

13 min

This episodes speakins about the importance of being compassionate and how it leads to happiness with an ifa verse reference from Ofun meji

Ifa's Teachings On People Opinion

18 min

We explore a verse in Idin Ofun that speaks on the reality on how majority of humans opinion is mostly determined by their emotion and not necessarily how you treat them.

Fairness

14 min

This episode is a part 2 of our previous episode on reasoning beyonds ones sentiments. i just needed to few more point to help us understand better

Reasoning Beyond Your Sentiments

13 min

Ifa teachings on living life in moderation so we can experience harmony and joy in abundance (From Iwori Meji)

Consistency As Orisa Worshiper

11 min

In this episode, we discuss about how consistency with some touch of loyalty really matters a lot to biuld up our relationship with the Orisa we are devoted too.

The Art Of Gratitude

16 min

The philosophical teachings of Ifa as regards to showing gratitude and how it creates a foundation that more goodness that is yet to come into our life would sit on when they arrives

EBO RIRU (Discussion)

19 min

This episode talks about the Ebo riru and the things affiliated with it, most people dont understand how it works because they feel it is magic.

ITEFA (DISCUSSION)

25 min

This episode on itefa doesn't just talk about the ritual but it talks about the process of being an initate and how it works and what is required from us as an initate

Devotion To The Orisha

9 min

Discussion on what Devotion to Orisha is from y own perspective as a devotee.

Devotion to ones Orisha

13 min

Exploring my personal perception of what devotion to Orisha should be and what it entails

(Orisa Teachings) Gratitude

10 min

Understanding the act of gratitude and how it uplifts us as humans using quotes from Rhonda Byrne and Alfred North Whitehead

Navigation Through Ori

10 min

Understanding how Navigating through Ori's map work using three different quote from Carol bly, and James Lawrence 

Miracles

11 min

discussion on the perception os miracles with quotes from Albert Einstein And HindU Philosophical quote  

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