For God and Country
por TMJ News Network
The phrase often used when US armed forces complete a high security operation, TMJ reclaims this narrative to include minority and God-centric perspectives in deconstructing world issues.
Episodios del podcast
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From a Cowboy in Texas to Muslim Student in Saudi Arabia ft. The Muslim Cowboy
It all started one day when a pastor told Brandon Estes that he couldn't put his face to the ground, just like Jesus had. This propelled Estes, a Cowboy in Texas, to ask questions and pursue the truth for himself. In a town where no one had heard of Muslims, Estes managed to get a hold of the Holy Qur'an, which sparked a lifelong journey till today.
Fame, Power and Social Media ft. Marina Hasan
It is no secret that social media wields great power and has far reaching impact. But with great power comes great responsibility. Guest Marina Hasan, a social activist whose work has reached millions across the world, joins the discussion at TMJ's For God and Country. On her Instagram, Hasan has amassed 122k followers, many of her videos also going viral. She speaks on her journey in navigating the world of fame, and what it means to be a responsible social media netizen.
How Colonialism Weaponized the Hijab
Mainstream media celebrates the burning of hijab, champions only those who remove the veil and promotes the desecration of Islamic sanctities. But what if there is something sinister about the politicization of the veil, heightened media obsession of the hijab post Mahsa Amini's death in Iran, and the broader colonialist agenda. TMJ News Network brings you the latest episode of For God and Country.
The Education System in America is Failing Children
This week on the For God and Country podcast Zainabrights is joined by Tarek Bazzi, to talk about the failing education system, the importance of spiritual education for young Muslims and rebuilding the social fabric in the Muslim communities. If you like this episode with Tarek Bazzi and want to see more of For God and Country be sure to subscribe to our podcast via any podcast streaming catalog to access our full catalog.
Navigating Narrative Wars in Media
Things are quickly shaping up in the media world, especially with the ever increasing influence of social media. The current dynamic is leading to narrative wars, where it is almost as if people are living in entirely different worlds. A major element of this is disinformation, amplified by the social media dynamic and an effective tool for centers of power. Other elements include the echo chamber effect on social media on hot topics such as Ukraine crisis, the pandemic, recent events in Iran etc. Host Zainabrights and guest Fatima El-Zein discuss what it means to be journalists in today's narrative wars and the backend obstacles journalists are faced with today on reporting truthful news stories.