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Welcome to "We’re Just Talking About It" (WJTA)

Islam 101: for non-Muslims...

This is an informal conversation about Islam and Muslim cultures.  It's the conversation America should have started on 12 September 2001.  

We talk about everything.  Send us your questions: WJTANC@gmail.com

We talk to people from every Muslim culture...send us an email if you want to be on our show.

The host of “We’re Just Talking About It” is Major (retired) Jason Criss Howk. He is the author of a double award winning Modern English Qur'an interpretation and speaks nationally about Islam. He holds a masters in Middle East studies, is a Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies, studied Dari and Arabic, and teaches introduction to Islam courses at numerous institutions.

Your producer and co-host is Hollie Fleck owner of Candid Light Films. She has a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She is an Emmy-award winning television news reporter and now runs her own video company. Hollie is curious by nature and always asking questions in hopes of learning and understanding the world we live in. 

 

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Ep 007 We're Just Talking About It (~30min)

Aug 7, 2018

Welcome to episode 7 of We're Just Talking About. We figured after six episodes, it was time to explain how our host got started talking about Islam in America and why he continues to travel and educate non-muslims about Islam.

It's interesting to note that host, Jason, is a white-male, raised in the South and grew up in the Baptist church. He says it's these very characteristics that allows him the unique opportunity to speak about Islam in America and reach diverse audiences. 

What started as an urge to understand more about Muslim culture and Islam has lead Jason to international speaking engagements, teaching at multiple institutions and interacting with diverse audiences throughout the world. 

His mission through it all-- education and tolerance.

We hope you enjoy this episode how Jason's how and why!