Podcasts about bah faith

How has the idea of the afterlife shaped Iran's moral and political imagination?This episode dives into the historical evolution of the afterlife in Iranian thought—from ancient Zoroastrian visions and early Islamic doctrines centered on divine judgment to its use as a tool of authority under the Safavid and Qajar states. We then explore how the Baháʼí Faith introduced a radically different view: the afterlife as a process of spiritual growth, with ethical action grounded in this life, not fear of the next.As Iran entered the post-revolutionary era, growing disillusionment with traditional eschatology gave rise to a renewed focus on justice in the present world. This conversation sheds light on how shifting views of the afterlife mirror deeper transformations in Iranian society, ethics, and aspirations.

Penn Badgley is an actor best known for his roles in Netflix's You and the popular drama series Gossip Girl. He is less known as a podcaster and member of the Baháʼí Faith, a religion which teaches that there is a historical unity between major world religions and their prophets, having itself developed out of a branch of Twelver Shia Islam in the 19th century.

Gavin Ortlund discusses Rainn Wilson's recent comments about religion and the Baháʼí Faith in his interview with Alex O'Connor. Rainn's book: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Boom-Need-Spiritual-Revolution/dp/0306828278 The original interview: https://youtu.be/0LWEeaSFhP4?si=jlZI10XSoZ_EgS7W Truth Unites exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunites FOLLOW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinortlund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/ Website: https://truthunites.org/

Karen's Spiritual Pilgrim Journey by Karen Rich-Franklin  This book describes my days on a pilgrimage to Haifa, Israel before the pandemic hit the world, and my feelings and thoughts on each day of the magnificence, serenity, and deeply felt love in each and everything I did with the assigned group of each day. Even today I shed tears when reflecting on my time and being in the presence of such grandeur and beauty. The Baháʼí Faith is just waiting for receptive souls to reach out and grasp hold of the reigns of this glorious pathway to gain virtue and practice daily good deeds. I sit and wonder at how I have been blessed with this wondrous ‘Prescription for Living' (Rabbani, 1950) in my days of material living. I offer to the readers a glimpse of my journey with the thought that maybe you also are searching, seeking, wondering, ‘where can I find the place I belong?' The Baháʼí Faith may be that place for you.Karen Rich-Franklin has been a Baha'i for 29 years and lives on the Central Coast of California, USA. She has served on Local Spiritual Assemblies, offered children/ junior youth classes, holds family devotionals, and provides study circles as a pattern of living in accordance with the teachings and principles of the Baha'i Faith.After being on a pilgrimage, Karen holds a stronger conviction on the reality of the Oneness of God, Oneness of Religion, and Oneness of Mankind.Other activities Karen has interests in are: movies, walking, gardening, sewing, baking, and hanging out with family and friends.https://www.amazon.com/Karens-Spiritual-Pilgrim-Journey-Rich-Franklin-ebook/dp/B0DG2WF4BK/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KetGLDZQVLoJSIgp8cSSdFxYIaDwAwgRsMgixm2nhZowNKFWbF3hhmMcN1L5AwFKWQBHKp0QiV3ZxqYOJlDaXPqW_nJ3SG99vgYueNEUz1I.hRLAjPSzuhtxgItg59DI1ziO0npcn74VpX0fIzw_rcY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Karen%E2%80%99s+Spiritual+Pilgrim+Journey&qid=1729338501&sr=8-1http://www.KingPagesPress.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/102424hkn.mp3

“Idolatry is the worship of a cult image or "idol" as though it were God.[1][2][3] In Abrahamic religions (namely Judaism, Samaritanism, Christianity, the Baháʼí Faith, and Islam) idolatry connotes the worship of something or someone other than the Abrahamic God as if it were God.[4][5] In these monotheistic religions, idolatry has been considered as the "worship of false gods" and is forbidden by texts such as the Ten Commandments.[4] Other monotheistic religions may apply similar rules.[6] For instance, the phrase false god is a derogatory term used in Abrahamic religions to indicate cult images or deities of non-Abrahamic Pagan religions, as well as other competing entities or objects to which particular importance is attributed.[7] Conversely, followers of animistic and polytheistic religions may regard the gods of various monotheistic religions as "false gods" because they do not believe that any real deity possesses the properties ascribed by monotheists to their sole deity. Atheists, who do not believe in any deities, do not usually use the term false god even though that would encompass all deities from the atheist viewpoint. Usage of this term is generally limited to theists, who choose to worship some deity or deities, but not others.[4] In many Indian religions, which include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, idols (murti) are considered as symbolism for the absolute but not the Absolute,[8] or icons of spiritual ideas,[8][9] or the embodiment of the divine.[10] It is a means to focus one's religious pursuits and worship (bhakti).[8][11][9] In the traditional religions of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, Asia, the Americas and elsewhere, the reverence of cult images or statues has been a common practice since antiquity, and cult images have carried different meanings and significance in the history of religion.[7][1][12] Moreover, the material depiction of a deity or more deities has always played an eminent role in all cultures of the world.[7] The opposition to the use of any icon or image to represent ideas of reverence or worship is called aniconism.[13] The destruction of images as icons of veneration is called iconoclasm,[14] and this has long been accompanied with violence between religious groups that forbid idol worship and those who have accepted icons, images and statues for veneration.[15][16] The definition of idolatry has been a contested topic within Abrahamic religions, with many Muslims and most Protestant Christians condemning the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox practice of venerating the Virgin Mary in many churches as a form of idolatry.[17][18] The history of religions has been marked with accusations and denials of idolatry. These accusations have considered statues and images to be devoid of symbolism. Alternatively, the topic of idolatry has been a source of disagreements between many religions, or within denominations of various religions, with the presumption that icons of one's own religious practices have meaningful symbolism, while another person's different religious practices do not.[19][20]” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

On today's episode, Ari spoke with Rainn Wilson, who's not only the actor behind Dwight Schrute, one of the most iconic characters in TV history, but also the author of the magnificent new book on faith and culture, “SoulBoom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution” (Hachette Books).On today's episode Ari and Rainn talked about some of life's biggest questions. Why believe in a religion you got from your parents? How should you go about seeking truth? Why does willingness to travel have to do with faith? Is Dwight Schrute “millennial Fonzie”? What does The Office have to teach a spiritual seeker? What's the most important verse in the Bible? What is sacredness? Why is religious ritual important? What did Rainn, a devout member of the Baháʼí Faith, learn from visiting a Baháʼí sacred site in Israel? What does religion have to say about technological advancement? Should religions have heroes? And much more!Good Faith Effort is a production of Bnai Zion and SoulShop

A couple who came to Australia as refugees are using their own money to help set up schools in Timor-Leste. Doctor Vahideh Hosseini fled Iran for India because she faced persecution as a member of the Baháʼí Faith. It was there she met her husband Ezzat who had also fled Iran. The couple eventually settled in Australia after being granted refugee status by the United Nations. Grateful for a second chance in another country, the couple raised their two children, Sana and Amelia, in Australia and instilled in them the importance of giving back to the community.

“Whenever I'm about to do something, I think 'Would an idiot do that?' And if they would, I do not do that thing.” - Dwight Schrute, The Office In an age of cultural division and religious disagreement, many people feel that talking to someone with a different perspective on faith is, well, something an idiot would do. But today's episode of The Russell Moore Show tells a different story as Russell welcomes Rainn Wilson, best known for his iconic performance as Dwight Schrute, to the podcast.  Wilson is fascinated by spirituality. In fact, he's the co-founder of SoulPancake, which develops content rooted in human connection (remember Kid President?), and the author of the book Soul Boom.  Moore and Wilson's conversation covers pop culture depictions of religion, Wilson's upbringing in the Baháʼí Faith, and what it was like to skyrocket from relative obscurity to fame. They talk about trying to discuss religion in Hollywood, what transcendence means, and whether or not the longing for justice points to a judgment day. And they consider what it might look like to encourage today's young people to consider the role of faith in their lives.  Resources discussed during this episode include: SoulPancake Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution by Rainn Wilson The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron Pre-order Russell's new title, Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America, here! Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Click here for a trial membership at Christianity Today. “The Russell Moore Show” is a production of Christianity Today  Executive Producers: Erik Petrik, Russell Moore, and Mike Cosper  Host: Russell Moore  Producer: Ashley Hales  Associate Producers: Abby Perry and Azurae Phelps  CT Administration: Christine Kolb  Social Media: Kate Lucky  Director of Operations for CT Media: Matt Stevens  Production Assistance: coreMEDIA Audio Engineer: Kevin Duthu  Coordinator: Beth Grabenkort  Video Producer: John Roland  Theme Song: “Dusty Delta Day” by Lennon Hutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you often think about the meaning of life & death? Are you interested in strengthening your spirituality? Ready for a spiritual revolution?!   Today we have Rainn Wilson, three-time Emmy nominated actor best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office here talking to us all about his new book- “Soul Boom.” He dives into his own personal spiritual journey, his learnings from the Baháʼí Faith, and the meaning of life and death.    We also talk: -His journey with mental health and his anxiety disorder  -His father's death & what he learned through it -The purpose of life, and why we can't “live in the static” -His powerful meditation to relieve anxiety -What spirituality means to him -Connecting to the divine realm  -Why there is hope for humanity & so much more!!   Enjoy! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy's Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

The Interfaith Roundtable is sponsored by The Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home and F&M Trust. This week Rabbi Mark sits down with Paula Myers to discuss Baháʼí Faith. Baháʼí is the unity of God, religion, and of all humanity. Ms. Myers explains that Baháʼí focuses on family in the home and being generous to all individuals. Paula even opens up her home (brownies included) to share the teachings. Even among interfaith discussing Baháʼí are taught not to ceaselessly argue with others. The second guest is Rachel Bright, a Naturopathic Doctor as well as a holistic tradition practitioner. Naturopaths not only seek to help patients get through their symptoms but also seek to find the source of the ailment and treat it from there. She explains how a naturopathic practitioner isn't shackled by an insurance company like traditional doctors are. She finds that the modern medical field breaks up the body into small parts (otolaryngologists, dermatologists, oncologists) whereas naturopathic medicine looks at the body as a whole. She relates the body to a symphony saying every part of the body has a role to play and if their role is off the body will falter. You can find out more information about the Hagerstown Area Religious Council at harccoalition.org. Listen to The Interfaith Roundtable with Rabbi Mark every Saturday morning on 98.9 FM/ AM 1490 WARK, with the podcast version airing at Listen Hagerstown.

Shohreh Davoodi (host of the Conjuring Up Courage podcast) has had a...tumultuous couple of years, to say the least. Raised in the strict, expectation-heavy Baháʼí Faith, Shohreh was always regarded as the "black sheep of the family." But the fact that she was naturally more feminine-presenting meant that her queerness didn't ping for anybody, including herself! Shohreh shares how her slowly-dawning awareness of her sexuality led her to the painful decision to end her marriage, but also guided her to her work as a self-trust coach for queer folks (in Shohreh's own words: "I help people come home to themselves"). We also talk about the importance of taking a break *before* your body forces you to, and Shohreh tells us the MOST lesbian first-date story we have ever heard!Check out Shohreh's website at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/, follow her everywhere at @shohrehdavoodi, and listen to all 133 episodes of Conjuring Up Courage wherever you get your pods! Also, be the first to know when Shohreh's hiatus is over by signing up for her Queer Agenda newsletter at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/subscribe/!

In this week's episode of the Messy Truths Podcast, the ladies tackle the subject of religious sects and cults. From NXIVM (11:45) to the Nation of Islam (14:50), and from Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple (23:00) to the Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, the ladies discuss these groups, their charismatic leaders and their philosophies.   Nesha dives into women cult leaders (35:00) and the fact that their activities usually lean toward violence. Azar shares her interest in The Baháʼí Faith with the ladies (46:55). Then Nesha highlights some groups that are considered cults and are still active today, including the Church of Scientology (1:04:34). Finally, the ladies examine how to know when you're in a cult, including trusting gut instincts, opposition to critical thinking, leaders with weak religious knowledge and credentials, and more (1:12:52). Don't forget to subscribe to the Messy Truths Podcast. Share this episode with friends, and rate and review this show, especially on Apple. It would be greatly appreciated.  ********** If you like this episode, here are some others you might enjoy: Messy Life Hacks  Worst Life Decisions  Adulting is Hard  Polyamory with King Noire  ********** Connect! Website: www.messytruthspodcast.com IG: @messytruthspodcast   #cults #cultleaders #religion #atheism #evangelical #sufism #charlesmanson #jimjones #scientology #bahaifaith #truecrime  

Welcome to the LoDown, a podcast exploring the voices in and outside the entertainment industry and hosted by Lois Robbins. On this episode of the LoDown, we get to enjoy the ever so thoughtful Travis Van Winkle. Some of you may know him from season 3 of Netflix's You as Cary Conrad or even as Danny Green from The Last Ship.  We take a dive into learning more about Travis's career and how he went from a 20 year old model for Ambercrombie & Fitch to acting in movies and television alongside fellow peers such as Justin Long and Penn Bagdley. I mean, the man was made for the screen! No one can deny that Travis is a total heartthrob, but did you know that he's all about the Baháʼí Faith? Well, Travis takes us on a philosophical journey through his discovery of the enlightening religion. He talks about how he found a community that inspires him and focuses on giving back to others.  Which brings us to another amazing fact about Travis: He's a global ambassador for Build On, a non-profit organization that builds schools in developing countries.  Travis is truly a stand-up guy and we're so thankful to have him as part of the LoDown family! To learn more about Travis, check out his Instagram @travisvanwinkle and Twitter @TVdub.    Find out more at www.loisrobbins.com or find Lois on Instagram @loisrobbins21 and Twitter @loisrobbins Be sure to rate and review us on apple podcasts or Spotify. Even better, share us with a friend.

In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼí Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼí worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.

In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼí Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼí worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.

Notice: The audio quality improves A LOT half way through this episode. Also, I said "Episode 17," because I anticipated uploading this episode before the episode on Neoplatonism.In this episode, Xavier, Rylan, Noah, and Balin interview Ms. Stephanie Christy about the Baháʼí Faith, an all-encompassing new world religion that contains the beliefs of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and more. Founded in nineteenth-century Iran by two men believed to be manifestations of God, the religion has grown to shape the hearts of over 6 million Baháʼí worldwide and is among the fastest growing religions.

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

Welcome to the Big Kat Lounge Podcast Episode 59 with Arash Sadi. Today's guest comes from the Northern Virginia area where he is finishing up his MBA. He has more than half a decade of contribution to the field of management and finance. He is well versed in developing and trading variety of investment strategies using statistical models. Arash and I go way back to our undergraduate days at Virginia Tech where we were part of the Society of Individual Investors Club. Our podcast conversations varied upon the Baháʼí faith, living in the present moment, his experience volunteering overseas, building a community and much more. The Baháʼí Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. It was established in the 19th century and was initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception. “Investing in yourself is more than just acquiring stocks and bonds. When you make conscious decisions to invest in your financial wellbeing, health, career, and interests, then you are positioning yourself up for a greater chance at achieving success in the future.” Everything we have is based upon pleasure, immediate joy, we are distracted by so many different pleasures. It has helped us to live a comfortable life. We can pursue more fundamental things in life. To find out more about the Baháʼí faith head to the following link: https://www.bahai.org Arash is currently in the job market seeking a business analyst role and he is a committed team player who is passionately motivating everyone around him to succeed. To follow his journey head to the following: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arashsadi Please Rate and Subscribe to help the

Today's guest, Jessamyn Stanley, is an author, a yoga teacher, and a body positivity advocate. Jessamyn authored a best-selling book called Every Body Yoga. And most recently, she published her second book called Yoke.Jessamyn grew up in North Carolina, in the Baháʼí Faith—don't worry, I didn't know what that was either. And she grew up with some major body image issues and hair issues, and she had sexuality stuff going on and there was a little imposter syndrome—it was all of it!And then, Jessamyn discovered yoga at 16 which she hated, so she didn't go back to it for years. Meanwhile, Jessamyn suffered from depression and anxiety in the background. She finished school but then she enrolled in an MFA program but she dropped out of it to go to culinary school. And then, one of her friends talked her into going back to a yoga class which she did but this time, she was into it. And then, the strangest thing happened—something inside of her told her to start photographing herself in yoga poses and to post them on Instagram. Now, why is this strange? Because Jessamyn was self-described as fat. She was obese.When she posted photos of herself in yoga poses, she quickly got comments about her weight, and people started trolling her for being fat. But she continued posting those photos as a form of self-acceptance. Then, people started reaching out to her to see if she would teach them. And of course, she didn't understand why not with all the talented yoga teachers in the world. But what Jessamyn eventually realized that nobody had her story, no one had overcome her challenges, they didn't have her background or her perspective. And so, as a self-described fat-phobic, slut-shamer yogi, Jessamyn became a yoga teacher. And soon after that, she published her first book called which was called Every Body Yoga, which became a best-seller. And most recently, she published her second book which is called Yoke.She also has been featured on several magazine covers including Cosmopolitan and Yoga Journal, and she has become a bonified role model for many people, myself included. We had an awesome conversation and I really can't wait for you to hear it. I think you're going to fall in love with Jessamyn as well and her perspective on life.

After years in the entertainment world, Justin Baldoni, found that classic breakout moment as an actor in the role of Rafael Solano on the hit show Jane the Virgin. But, underneath what seemed to be an extraordinary mainstream success, a certain discontent and vision of what the industry and life could be was brewing. In no small part, fueled by a deep devotion to his Baháʼí Faith, which stresses unity, universal dignity and the elimination of barriers to oneness. He began to question everything from the way stories were told to the fundamental underpinning of the entertainment machine, and even his own place in it. That led him into a deeper exploration of identity, relationships, and eventually to questioning of modern concepts of masculinity, which led him to write his first book, Man Enough: Undefining My Masculinity.It also led Justin to reimagine how he would create this next season of work and life. He co-founded Wayfarer Studios, an independent financial and production engine pioneering purpose-driven, multi-platform film and television productions that elevate and speak to the human spirit. He's on a bit of a mission to disrupt the typical studio model by producing stories that serve as true agents for social change. Justin also founded and serves as chairman of The Wayfarer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the way communities see and respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Each year, the foundation puts on one of Los Angeles' largest volunteer events, the Skid Row Carnival of Love, which provides connection, services, and resources to people who are experiencing homelessness in LA's Skid Row community. Over the past few years, over 6,000 volunteers have served over 15,000 guests, providing them access to over 100 service partners.You can find Justin at: Instagram | Man Enough PodcastIf you LOVED this episode:You'll also love the conversations we had with Matthew McConaughey about meaning, creativity and life.My new book is available for pre-order:Order Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive and get your book bonuses!Check out our offerings & partners: Theragun: A deep muscle massage treatment, unlike anything you've ever felt. Feel better, move better, and recover faster with tension and soreness relief. Try Theragun for 30-days starting at only $199. Go to Therabody.com/GOODLIFE right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun today. Cove: Prescription medication for migraine relief. Cove is a migraine treatment company that makes it easy to speak to a licensed doctor online and get clinically proven prescription medication delivered. Go to WithCove.com/GOODLIFE for 50% off your first month of medication and free 2-day shipping.AquaTru: Countertop reverse osmosis water purifier that's certified to create bottled-quality water. Receive $100 off an AquaTru plus free shipping when you go to AquaTru.com & enter code GOODLIFE at checkout.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Connor, Ishan, Shreyas, and Tyler inform listeners about the Baháʼí Faith, a unique and syncretic religion founded in the 1800s, and gaining popularity today.

On this episode of The Extraordinary Experience, I dive into a conversation with Ocean, (IG: @oceanstherapy). Viraj picks her brain on what the Baháʼí Faith is, and we have a candid discussion about religion; changing gears slightly to talk about Ocean's profession that is hypnotherapy and life coaching, while also touching on managing mental health. All the key topics will be timestamped in the description so feel free to jump around. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Growing up in the Ba Hai Faith & explaining how it's structured, with a short discussion around god. 18:47 - How Ocean's Therapy came about, why she decided to do an IG Live every single day! 26:00 - The thought process behind Viraj starting the extraordinary experience, how depression opened my eyes to the world I wanted to live in and why I simply do my 9-5 to sustain my other businesses. 35:57 - Ocean explains the Life coaching and Hypnotherapy side of her business 50:34 - How he manages her mental health as a therapist & we have a chat about being honest with our emotions. 1:02:30 - Ocean explains why bringing children into the world for her at this moment in time wouldn't be right. 1:06:35 - Outro

On April 3rd, 2018, around 12:45 pm Pacific Time, someone with a grudge against YouTube went to the platform's physical headquarters at 901 Cherry Avenue in San Bruno, California, armed with a semi-automatic pistol. That person shot and wounded three people before turning the weapon around and killing themselves with a shot to the heart. When details emerged about the YouTube attacker, social media lit up. This person didn't conform to so many of the stereotypes we hold about mass shooters. Nasim Najafi Aghdam was vegan, a member of the Baháʼí Faith, and — exceedingly rare for lone mass shooters — a woman. Why did Nasim decide to commit such an act of violence at the YouTube headquarters before ending her own life? Join us for a look into the 2018 YouTube headquarters shooting and the life of the woman behind the attack. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DasCriminal Sources: https://bit.ly/3bhoMVw

Sunday Sermon link - https://www.zumc.org/sermonsRev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson - Jamalyn and husband, David lived in Fondwa, Haiti from 2003-2005 and consider Fondwa like home. Before founding Zanmi Fondwa (https://zanmifondwa.com), Jamalyn held a variety of roles in the United Methodist Church as an ordained Elder. Outside the office, Jamalyn loves hanging out with her family, watching sports and drinking coffee with friends. You can find Jamalyn on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jpeighwilliamson and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jpw675.Rev. Kim King - Kim has been a practicing therapist since 2007. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and an Ordained Elder in The United Methodist Church. Helping people heal and realize their true potential is her calling. She believes that the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical components of humans are inextricably intertwined. Therefore, all aspects of the human must be and are by default, engaged in the therapeutic process for change to occur. Prior to working as a therapist, she served United Methodist congregations in Pastoral roles for 10 years and held a variety of corporate (Fortune 500) roles prior to her congregational work. She is a graduate of Christian Theological Seminary (MDiv & MAMFT) and Indiana Wesleyan University (BSBA, Magna cum Laude). Kim is also an AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) Approved Supervisor. https://kimkingcounseling.com/about/. You can find Kim on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kimberly.f.king.7 and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kimkingindyZionsville United Methodist Church - https://www.zumc.orgWho was Moses? Moses also known as Moshe Rabbenu is the most important prophet in Judaism, and an important prophet in Christianity, Islam, the Baháʼí Faith, and a number other Abrahamic religions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moses Carey Nieuwhof - Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. He's the author of several best-selling books, including his latest, Didn't See It Coming, and speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth.The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and Carey's blog at www.CareyNieuwhof.com are accessed by millions of leaders each year. https://careynieuwhof.com Protect Like a Mother - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQLj9KQyVNA&t=73s

This week, our first story comes from the Baháʼí Faith. We learn the lesson of honesty in this episode.

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

About the speaker: Harold Collis Featherstone (13 May 1913 – 29 September 1990) was an Australian Baháʼí from Adelaide. He and his wife joined the Baháʼí Faith in 1944 as the first of "young people" to enter in the Adelaide community. In 1946 the Featherstones helped establish the Woodville Baháʼí Local Spiritual Assembly. Featherstone served in the National Spiritual Assembly of Australia from 1949 to 1962. In 1954 he was appointed to a new institution for the religion as an Auxiliary Board member for Australia by Clara Dunn and was able to rearrange his business affairs to allow him flexibility and freedom to travel widely by becoming a co-owner of an engineering company. In October 1957 he was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God by Shoghi Effendi. From 1957 Featherstone maintained an 18-member Auxiliary Board, spread throughout the Pacific, until that function was assumed by a three-member Continental Board of Counsellors for Australasia in 1968. In 1976 Featherstone sold his business interest and the family moved to Rockhampton, Queensland, and devoted their time to the interests of the religion. He and his wife traveled widely among the countries of the Pacific and beyond. On 29 September 1990 he died in Kathmandu, Nepal, while visiting the Baháʼís there. (information extracted from Wikipedia) Episode Note: This is a trial episode so please expect some glitches and audio loss. Also, please note that Mr. Featherstone speaks with translation accompaniment during this speech.

About the speaker: Harold Collis Featherstone (13 May 1913 – 29 September 1990) was an Australian Baháʼí from Adelaide. He and his wife joined the Baháʼí Faith in 1944 as the first of "young people" to enter in the Adelaide community. In 1946 the Featherstones helped establish the Woodville Baháʼí Local Spiritual Assembly. Featherstone served in the National Spiritual Assembly of Australia from 1949 to 1962. In 1954 he was appointed to a new institution for the religion as an Auxiliary Board member for Australia by Clara Dunn and was able to rearrange his business affairs to allow him flexibility and freedom to travel widely by becoming a co-owner of an engineering company. In October 1957 he was appointed a Hand of the Cause of God by Shoghi Effendi. From 1957 Featherstone maintained an 18-member Auxiliary Board, spread throughout the Pacific, until that function was assumed by a three-member Continental Board of Counsellors for Australasia in 1968. In 1976 Featherstone sold his business interest and the family moved to Rockhampton, Queensland, and devoted their time to the interests of the religion. He and his wife traveled widely among the countries of the Pacific and beyond. On 29 September 1990 he died in Kathmandu, Nepal, while visiting the Baháʼís there. (information extracted from Wikipedia) Episode Note: This is a trial episode so please expect some glitches and audio loss. Also, please note that Mr. Featherstone speaks with translation accompaniment during this speech.

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

Established in 1863 by Baháʼuʼlláh, a mystic and religious leader, this tradition originated in Persia (now Iran) and soon grew throughout many parts of the Middle East. The Baháʼí Faith teaches the essential value and truth of all religions and wisdom traditions, and the unity and equality of all people. Join Rev. Dr. José M. Román and Rev. Rob Way to explore the Baháʼí Faith with author Jay Tyson.

Bio for Martin Kerr British-Canadian singer-songwriter Martin Kerr finds himself traveling all over North America performing for different communities and has racked up passport stamps from 35 countries on his musical travels.Episode highlightBritish-Canadian singer-songwriter Martin Kerr always loved to sing. Listen in on how he went from being a troubadour to booking two-to-three shows a week. LinksWebsite: www.martinkerrmusic.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/martinkerrmusicInstagram: www.instagram.com/martinkerrmusicQuotes“There’s no higher achievement than being of service to somebody.”“Every place has good people and every person has good places.”TakeawaysChildhood incidents:Martin was five years old when he first performed as the lead in his school Christmas play singing six solos. At 13, he performed an original song about falling in love at the school talent show. He did not win, but that incident taught him to be brave and not to care about the results.Groups you were born into and belonged to: Martin grew up in England, with long-term friendships, time in nature, and a slow pace of life. The most influential people in his life and his strongest role models have been women – mother, sisters, and teachers. Martin’s strongest sense of identity comes from the Baháʼí Faith, taking every opportunity to be of service to society and seeing himself as a world citizen before all else. He also credits his faith with his musical and lyrical abilities. Temperament and personality influencesMartin believes in being in the moment and experiencing life with spiritual mindfulness. His stable and positive upbringing has made him believe that the world is a safe place and has led him to form his motto, that “everything will work out and that I’m going to be alright.” He has a taste for novelty, diversity, and adventure, which draws him to meet new people. A time I became aware that my way of doing things was cultural and specific to my cultural experienceMartin experiences differences of opinion palpably on social media, even within so-called cultural groups. His manager, too, comes from a different culture, and even though they grew up in the same way, they disagree on some matters. Advice to an employer to work with meMartin’s advice to an employer is to be direct with him – “say what you mean the first time.” More great insights from our guest! Martin has released his new album, 'Everything Is Under Control', with producer Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Owl City).

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet:

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7]

“The five-pointed star, or haykal (Arabic: temple‎) is the symbol of the Baháʼí Faith as mentioned by Shoghi Effendi, head of the Baháʼí Faith in the first half of the 20th century: "Strictly speaking the 5-pointed star is the symbol of our Faith, as used by the Báb and explained by Him."[1] The five-pointed star has been used as the outline of special letters or tablets by both the Báb[2] and Baháʼu'lláh.[3] Haykal is a loan word from the Hebrew word hēyḵāl, which means temple and specifically Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. In Arabic, the word also means the body or form of something, particularly the human body.[4] In the Baháʼí tradition, the haykal was established by the Báb — who told of Baháʼu'lláh's coming — who represented the haykal as a five-pointed star representing the human body as a head, two hands, and two feet.[4][5] The Báb wrote many letters, tablets, prayers and more in the shape of a five-pointed star, including some that included many derivatives of the word Baháʼ (see below).[6][7] In Baháʼu'lláh's writings, specifically the Súriy-i-Haykal (Tablet of the Temple), while the meaning of temple remains present, the haykal is used mainly to mean the human body, but particularly the body of the Manifestation of God — a messenger from God — and the person of Baháʼu'lláh himself.[4] In the Tablet, the haykal is also used to refer to the word of God, which is revealed by the Manifestations of God.[8] He also says in the same Tablet: "O Living Temple! We have, in very truth,...ordained Thee to be the emblem of My Cause betwixt the heavens and the earth..."[9] “ The above excerpt was taken from Wikipedia Súriy-i-Haykal: The Tablet of The Temple “The Súriy-i-Haykal (Persian: سورةى هيكل‎) or Tablet of the Temple, is a composite work which consists of a tablet followed by five messages addressed to Pope Pius IX, Napoleon III, Tsar Alexander II of Russia, Queen Victoria, and Naser al-Din Shah Qajar. The messages were written while Baháʼu'lláh was in Adrianople, and shortly after its completion, Baháʼu'lláh instructed the Surih and the tablets to the kings be written in the form of a Haykal (temple), a five-pointed star, and added to it the conclusion: Thus have We built the Temple with the hands of power and might, could ye but know it. This is the Temple promised unto you in the Book. Draw ye nigh unto it. This is that which profiteth you, could ye but comprehend it. Be fair, O peoples of the earth! Which is preferable, this, or a temple which is built of clay? Set your faces towards it. Thus have ye been commanded by God, the Help in Peril, the Self-Subsisting.[1] Shoghi Effendi, who described the tablet as one of Baháʼu'lláh's most challenging works, writes about the Súriy-i Haykal, "words which reveal the importance He attached to those Messages, and indicate their direct association with the prophecies of the Old Testament", referring to the prophecy where Zechariah had promised the rebuilding of the Temple in the End of Times. In the Book of Zechariah it is recorded: And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. — Zechariah 6:12-13[2] Shoghi Effendi, in The Promised Day is Come (pp. 47–8), refers to this rebuilding of the temple as fulfilled in the return of the Manifestation of God in a human temple. Throughout the tablet, Baháʼu'lláh address the Haykal ("the Temple") and explains the glory which is invested in it. Baháʼu'lláh, in response to a question, has stated that the Haykal is the person of Baháʼu'lláh. Adib Taherzadeh has written that "[i]t is fascinating to know that the One Who speaks with the voice of God in this Tablet is identical with the One spoken to." Regarding the Haykal, Baháʼu'lláh writes that it refers to the human or physical temple of the Manifestation of God (prophets of God). He states that the Manifestation of God is a pure mirror that reflects the sovereignty of God and manifests God's beauty and grandeur to mankind. In essence Baháʼu'lláh explains that the Manifestation of God is a "Living Temple" and every time that Baháʼu'lláh addresses the Haykal he shows a new facet of God's revelation. The Haykal, which represents the Manifestation of God who spreads the Word of God in the form of a human temple, has members each of whom symbolize one of the signs and attributes of God. To the eyes of the Haykal he asks it to not look at the world of creation, but instead to focus on the beauty of God. To the Haykal's ears Baháʼu'lláh asks it to become deaf to the voices of the ungodly and to listen to the Word of God. To the tongue of the Haykal Baháʼu'lláh states that it has been created to mention the name of God. To the hands of the Haykal Baháʼu'lláh asks them to stretch out upon all humankind and hold within their grasp the reins of God. Finally, Baháʼu'lláh states that from the heart of the Haykal knowledge will emerge and raise scientists who will bring about technological achievements. Another symbol used by Baháʼu'lláh in describing the Haykal is through the four letters (H, Y, K, and L) that compose the word in Arabic. Baháʼu'lláh in the tablet explains the spiritual significance of each letter: H is for Huwiyyah (Essence of Divinity), Y is for Qadír (Almighty), K is for Karím (All Bountiful), and L is for Fadl (Grace). Regarding the five other messages to the rulers that form the pentacle of the Súriy-i-Haykal, Baháʼu'lláh tells them he is the Manifestation of God for this day, and that they should accept his message. The message to Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, which is the longest message, was delivered to the Shah by Badíʻ, a youth who was killed by the Shah shortly thereafter.” The above excerpt was taken from Wikipedia Click on the link to read the Full Tablet: Súriy-i-Haykal: The Tablet of The Temple What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a form of a meditative yogic sleep technique. According to the 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, it is considered under the umbrella of Step 5, Pratyahara, the type of meditation that focuses on withdrawal of the physical senses. It is said that 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra meditation is considered to make up for 2 —3 hours of sleep, bringing one into a very relaxed state, in between consciousness and unconsciousness, awake and asleep. The Five Star Symbol Yoga Nidra meditation repeats the stamping or branding of the five star symbol on each part of the body, as a form of symbolic union with the Haykal, which refers to the human or physical temples of the Manifestations of God. By branding the symbol of the five star symbol along the body, it is hoped that the pure mirrors which reflect the sovereignty of God, manifestations of God’s Beauty and grandeur will be illuminated within each cell in your body. Five Pointed Star Symbol Yoga Nidra Meditation Script The Bicentenary Meditation Project is a community karma-yoga-celebratory project and resource bank, which provides free meditations and their corresponding meditation-scripts based off of the Sacred Writings and Teachings of The Bab & Baha’u’llah for world-wide dissemination and use. The purpose of the meditations are used primarily to draw a closer spiritual connection through the Manifestations of God to God. One of the primary principles that The Bab & Baha’u’llah proclaimed is the Oneness of Humanity and how interrelated we are. As host and coordinator of the project, Yoga Avec Moi would like to kindly request for those who will be downloading the meditations scripts, to used them in circumstances with the utmost dignity, reverence and respect for the Sacred Teachings and Personage of The Bab & Baha’u’llah. You have permission to use them in devotionals, prayer gatherings, children’s virtues classes, junior youth animator gatherings, meditation classes & retreats, Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa yoga classes and retreats. If you would like to use them in contexts that have not been mentioned above, please drop us a line at yogiavecmoi@gmail.com to say hi and to double check if in doubt that it would be appropriate. This is primarily run on an honorary role basis, we have deep love in serving and providing for humanities spiritual needs, we ask that in return you respect our wishes to hold the Personages and Sacred Teachings of The Bab & Baha’u’llah with reverence and utmost dignity . DOWNLOAD FIVE POINTED STAR SYMBOL YOGA NIDRA MEDITATION SCRIPT Be a Bicentenary Meditation Project Meditation Contributor If you would like to donate your time or services to the Bicentenary Meditation Project as a meditation content creator, Illustrator or photography, please don’t hesitation to contact us at meditationsofbbobb@gmail.com! We would love to include you as a participant and contributor to the Bicentenary Meditation Project as well! 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Besides being my sister-in-law, Hedieh Fakhriyazdi is also a big time player in one of the world's largest law firms. Hedieh, a first generation Iranian American, serves as the Head of Weil’s U.S. social responsibility initiatives including overseeing all aspects of the Weil, Gotshal & Manges Foundation, including multimillion dollar corporate and foundation charitable giving portfolio, program development and implementation, strategy and senior stakeholder engagement. A proud member of the Bahá’í Faith and advocate for social equality and justice everywhere, Hedieh's conversation about what true diversity looks like and how we all have a greater social responsibility more than ever comes at a crucial time in US history.   Connect with Hedieh @hediehyazdi Connect with Chase @chase_chewning  

Calling all babes! Emma and I float between the flirty and the faithful as we share stories of our first times having sex, contemplate Buddhist practices, and tread into the scary territory of Jealousy.Alan Watts - The Religion of No Religion:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSohUdmtAScFindhorn Foundation: https://www.findhorn.org/The Bahá’í Faith:https://www.bahai.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8KaY3NzI5wIVkNDeCh0c_wv5EAAYASAAEgLCh_D_BwESupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/BodyandWinePodcast)

SHOW NOTES: Key terms: Bahá’í: follower of the Bahá’í faith, a follower of the teachings of Bahá’u’lláh Bahá’u’lláh: founder of the Bahá’í faith Kitab i Aqdas (The Most Holy Book): scripture written by Bahá’u’lláh The Tablet of Carmel: scripture written by Bahá’u’lláh Kitab i ‘Ahd (The Book of the Covenant): Last Will and Testament of Bahá’u’lláh World Religions and Spirituality Project: The Baha’i Faith https://wrldrels.org/2016/10/08/bahai-faith/ Baha’i history map: https://external-preview.redd.it/QPApxEl2MqTcvbgyPQVuACn4qrKVHyvkGVqdfjCMHvg.jpg?width=960&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=5bb991d79d027a8a87fd1dd25e32a8cc6eb67ba7 Baha’i Obligatory Prayers: https://www.bahai.org/documents/bahaullah/obligatory-prayers Baha’i Obligatory prayers: https://www.bahai.org/documents/bahaullah/obligatory-prayers Baha’i World Centre and Garden video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxesOz6rRlw Roots of the Baha’i Faith (two parts): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmAC7PYiK_k&vl=en https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHrBlTL5tf8 Administrative structure diagram: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/df/Present-bahai-administration.jpg Calligraphy of the Greatest Name: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/76/Greatest_Name.svg/150px-Greatest_Name.svg.png Baha’i Ringstone symbol: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d8/Bahai_Ringstone_Symbol.pdf/page1-220px-Bahai_Ringstone_Symbol.pdf.jpg Keene, James J. "Baha'i World Faith: Redefinition of Religion." Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion 6, no. 2 (1967): 221-35. doi:10.2307/1384048. Smith, Peter. An Introduction to the Bahai Faith. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. Warburg, Margit. Bahaʼi. Salt Lake City, UT: Signature Books, 2003. Worthington, Frances. 2012. Bahá'í Basics : A Guide to the Beliefs, Practices, and History of the Bahá'í Faith. Wilmette, IL: Baha'i Publishing. Music used in this episode includes “City of Jewels” by Destiny & Time

This episode of Orms Air, the Orms Podcast is split into two parts, this is part one. Join us as we dive beneath the skin of Katya Abedian; writer, producer and director of breath-taking short film Skin Diver. Referred to as an ode to the tender hearted, this coming-of-age short film sheds much needed light on the power hidden beneath the surface of the empathic at heart who are unapologetically themselves. In this episode Jess Semple the producer of Orms Air takes the lead in the conversation and discusses Katya’s pre-production, shooting and post-production from one filmmaker to another.Haven’t watched Skin Diver? We would highly recommend that you do. Preferably on a screen bigger than your smartphone! It can be found on Vimeo with a simple title search or by following this link. In Part One of this episode Katya mentions:The cast and crew of Skin Diver in order of reference;Liam Solo, Cinematographer for this short film whose work can be found here.Tony Gum, who plays Amazi and whose work can be found here.Demi Van Der Westhuizen, who plays Saffron.Thami Cumngce Giyose, who plays the young girl at the open and close of this short film.Holmes Awa, Editor & Colourist for this short film whose work can be found here.Caroline Mackintosh, who shot the underwater scenes for this short film and whose work can be found here.Max Richter, whose piece On The Nature of Daylight which you will recognise throughout this short film and whose work can be found here.James Harvey, whose original score plays throughout this short film.Daniel Thackwray of Big House Recording Studios who did the Sound Design and Final Mix for this short film. Katya touches on the following filmmakers whose work she drew inspiration from when creating Skin Diver;In terms of the central framing you’ll notice throughout Skin Diver, Katya references Wes Anderson as an inspiration for the symmetry and her interesting use of framing techniques. You can find out more about Wes Anderson here.Xavier Dolan as a constant inspiration in her work whose latest release Mommy Katya encourages everyone to watch immediately! Find out more about Xavier Dolan here.Terrance Malick whose work inspired the ethereal bubble and water scenes in Skin Diver, you can find out more about his work here.Bahá’í Faith: Katya references her faith that inspires and drives her to striving to make a difference and extend her helping hand towards those outside of and therefore within her own community. You can find out more about the Bahá’í Faith here.Katya mentions Tyla Mason the artist who designed the movie poster for Skin Diver in a beautiful homage to one of the films inspirations Wes Anderson. You can find more of Tyla's work here.Allison Swank of the Swank Group who advised Katya on handling production companies and staying independent.The site that Katya used to submit Skin Diver to international film festivals, FilmFreeway.

A brief introductory study of politics and the Bahá'í Writings. This Deepening explores concepts in the Bahá’í Faith related to politics: Baha'u'llah's injunction against Baha'is interfering in secular and partisan politics of any form. We explore how the Bahá’í Faith is political in the original sense of the term: a science of governance, or the organization of society. The Bahá’í Faith offers, as an example, a way of governing the social order - locally, nationally, and internationally - that is dependent upon the free choice of the individual. The Kingdom of God on earth.Sections: 0:38 Intro 4:54 Non Political - How Far Does this Go? What are the Consequences? 12:16 The Unity Principle 28:02 No Political Vision in Line with the Baha'i Faith 35:02 Unable to be Swayed 42:59 Our Focus - The Why 52:48 Our Focus - The What 1:03:56 Our Focus - The Why 1:11:12 Wolf in Sheep's Clothing - Meaning of "Political" 1:16:43 A Global Faith 1:20:26 Government of Baha'u'llah 1:28:34 An Uncomfortable Term - "Theocracy" 1:36:25 Secular Constitutions and the Legitimacy Problem 1:48:57 Sociopolitical Issues - How We Can Engage 1:57:47 Genuine Concerns - Baha'i Commonwealth and Minority Rights 2:09:10 Conclusion and ClimaxDownload MP3 and PDF here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JHUZmVd341pDgxS1RWp73ASeXiDSripQYouTubePatreonFacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Bahá'í websiteAmbient music: “Celtic Music | Ancient Forest | Celtic Lute & Guitar Music” by Soul CandleLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#bahai #bahaullah #abdulbaha #bab #scienceandreligion #religion #faith #unity #knowledge #interfaith #religiousstudies #philosophy #god #unity #religion #war #religiouswar #division #conflict #disunity #arguments #investigation #unbiased #search #truthSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/bridgingbeliefs)

Abbas Mahvash and Luke Slott, Baha'i Tradition October 4, 2017 For the month of October, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Baha'i tradition. Led by Abbas Mahvash of the Bahá'í Community of Houston, accompanied by Luke Slott, singer, songwriter and composer from Dublin, Ireland, this session explored a Baha'i perspective on the purpose of religious practice through prayer and meditation. The meditation also addressed individual and community healing after Harvey as a part of the Chapel's weekly Wednesday gathering series. Slott performed songs and prayers, then participants read Baha'i scripture on prayer and meditation, discussing how these contemplative practices lead to individual and collective development. Mahvash provided a reflection on these prayers, and consulted on their practical implications for personal and societal advancement. The group then practiced Metta Bhavana, a Buddhist method that helps cultivate loving-kindness, to help put into practice inner and external transformation. About the presenters: Abbas Mahvash is a native Houstonian, whose work in law and international development has allowed him to participate in Baha'i communities across North America, Europe, and Africa. He spent recent years volunteering at the Baha'i administrative and spiritual center in Haifa, Israel. Luke Slott is a composer and singer-songwriter from Ireland. Born into a musical family in Dublin, he began playing music at an early age, learning guitar and trumpet from his father and studying piano at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. He has released 5 CDs of both vocal and instrumental music and has toured extensively as a solo artist, giving concerts and music workshops in over 20 countries. At the age of 21, Luke embraced the Bahá’í Faith and began incorporating the Bahá’í Sacred Writings into his music. In honor of the Bahá’í Community’s 2017 celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the Founder of the Bahá’ï Faith, Luke has released a new album entitled Year of the Nightingale. He is spending 2017 on tour in various parts of the world giving special concerts about the history of the Bahá’í Faith and the inspiration behind his music. For more information visit lukeslott.com. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a meditation or contemplative practice focusing on a different spiritual or faith tradition featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. The Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about a specific spiritual or faith tradition, and experience a related meditation or contemplative practice, such as prayer, chanting, and more.

CliffCentral.com — "The earth is but one country and mankind its citizen..." Garry is joined by Kwezi Fudu-Ceneda and Kully Ziphethe of The Baha’i Faith, the world’s newest independent global belief system which teaches the oneness of God, the unity of humanity and the essential harmony of religion. Bahá'ís can be found throughout South Africa with the National Centre of the Bahá'í community based in Johannesburg.

On the occasion of the bicentenary of the birth of the founder of the Bahá'í Faith, this presentation by Center for the Study of World Religions Visiting Fellow Sasha Dehghani provides an introduction to the life and writings of Bahá'u'lláh (1817–1892), with a focus on the principle of unity in its diverse forms of expression. Bahá'u'lláh's teachings on unity have not only earned the appreciation of some of the leading thinkers across different religions and races, such as Leo Tolstoy, E. G. Browne, Muhammad Iqbal, Mahatma Gandhi, and W.E.B. Du Bois, but have also encouraged the Bahá'ís to strive toward peaceful and coherent models of community life, and enabled them to withstand oppression in a spirit of constructive resilience. Learn more about Harvard Divinity School and its mission to illuminate, engage, and serve at http://hds.harvard.edu/.

A Roundtable Discussion of other countries reactions to Iran's nuclear program and the story of LaNelma Johnson's faith, and a discussion of her memoir: "Okie in a Saree".