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Podcast explores the interplay between work and service in a coherent life
Economist Nava Ashraf explores the implications of the concept of work as service for living a meaningful life.
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In two Ecuadorian port cities, families build a shared life of service
In this podcast, families in two Ecuadorian fishing towns turn daily concerns—schooling, sport, life at sea—into occasions to draw closer together and support one another
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In Conversation
A collective exploration by several individuals of the practical application of Bahá’í principles to the building of peaceful societies.
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First hand accounts that narrate specific Bahá’í efforts in the field of action.
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Podcast explores FUNDAEC’s agricultural initiatives
In this podcast episode, Leslie Stewart, Executive Director of FUNDAEC, discusses insights about some of that organization’s agricultural and educational initiatives.
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In Conversation
A collective exploration by several individuals of the practical application of Bahá’í principles to the building of peaceful societies.
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Across Papua New Guinea, prayer and consultation shape everyday life
This podcast episode explores how spiritual principles are fostering greater unity, participation, and shared responsibility in communities across Papua New Guinea.
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Studies, work, and service brought together in the life of communities
Participants from three countries describe how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people see their studies, work, and service as part of one coherent life.
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Local Spiritual Assemblies and the bonds of trust
Counsellors explore how Bahá’í Local Spiritual Assemblies in three diverse settings—Kenya, Sri Lanka, and the US—are becoming sources of care, consultation, and service.
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Fostering collective action in Canjavu village
The latest podcast episode explores efforts in a DRC village to learn about addressing long-standing challenges in education, agriculture, and societal harmony.
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Exploring how youth across the globe are finding coherence through lives of service
Four Counsellors from different regions discuss how Bahá’í educational programs are helping young people discover their identity and purpose through service to society.
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Insights from the Field
First hand accounts that narrate specific Bahá’í efforts in the field of action.
Watch13:49 min
Podcast explores the interplay between work and service in a coherent life
Economist Nava Ashraf explores the implications of the concept of work as service for living a meaningful life.
Watch21:54 min
In two Ecuadorian port cities, families build a shared life of service
In this podcast, families in two Ecuadorian fishing towns turn daily concerns—schooling, sport, life at sea—into occasions to draw closer together and support one another
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Podcast explores emerging patterns of community life across Sydney
Counsellor Taraz Nadarajah shares stories from Sydney where families and young people are contributing to new patterns of community life.
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Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 2
In this second installment, Moojan Momen explores how Bahá’u’lláh’s teachings reshaped early Bahá’í community life in Iran and inspired new forms of collective action.
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Uncovering early Bahá’í contributions to 19th century Iran—Part 1
New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.
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Podcasts from the Archive
A path toward a unified America
A path toward a unified America
Centenary of the first race amity conference held by the American Bahá’í community was marked by a three-day symposium exploring racial unity and social change.
Exploring how Houses of Worship are connecting with their societies
Exploring how Houses of Worship are connecting with their societies
The latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode features insights emerging from some of the Bahá’í Temples around the world.
Momentous gathering focuses on Houses of Worship
Momentous gathering focuses on Houses of Worship
The Bahá’í community has been engaged in an intensive process of learning about these sacred structures.
In this bicentenary year, remembering the birth of a new Faith
In this bicentenary year, remembering the birth of a new Faith
The latest episode of the Bahá’í World News Service podcast focuses on the historic declaration of the Báb.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 1
This week marks the 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Akka, the last phase of His banishment from His homeland of Persia.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 2
Friday, 31 August, marks the 150th anniversary of the day of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in ‘Akká, the last in a series of banishments from Persia to the Holy Land.
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land
Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 3
In oppression, 150 years ago, Bahá’u’lláh penned some of His weightiest writings, addressing the kings and rulers of His time.