Podcasts about Baha

La paroisse catholique de St Pie X, à Vernier (GE), a fait le choix radical de démolir son église des années 60, devenue trop grande et vétuste. A la place, une barre dʹimmeubles de 75 logements locatifs et une autre église, plus petite, construite autour dʹun cloître. Un reportage de Samuel Socquet, avec lʹarchitecte, deux fidèles et le curé de la paroisse. Photo : Deux paroissiens et leur nouvelle église reconstruite en taille XS (copyright Samuel Socquet, RTSreligion)

"Connection moves at the speed of vulnerability. It takes courage to be the first on the dance floor or to reach out to someone, but those brave steps can lead to powerful connections"- Bahaa Chmait In this episode of the Facilitation Lab podcast, host Douglas Ferguson converses with Baha Chmait, a facilitator and 2024 TEDx speaker focused on combating loneliness through shared experiences. Baha discusses how his Lebanese heritage and family gatherings around food shaped his approach to fostering connections. They explore the importance of vulnerability, intentional design, and playfulness in adult interactions. Baha shares strategies like assigning roles in social settings and creating zones for different engagement levels to alleviate loneliness. He emphasizes the need for proactive connection and the transformative power of shared joyful experiences.  

This talk explores the concept of prophecy and prophethood from a multi-faith perspective. Prophets existed before the Bible, as seen in ancient texts describing the Mesopotamian nabū, muhhum, and assinnu. Biblical prophets came in many forms—true and false, charismatic and solitary, loyal to kings or opposing them. The debate over prophecy persisted for millennia: Jews saw it as ending with the Hebrew Bible, Christians viewed Jesus as its fulfillment, and Muslims recognized Muhammad as the final prophet. Yet, prophecy endures in groups like the Mormons and Baha'is. The speaker will examine how different traditions understand prophecy, its historical evolution, and its continued relevance today. Speaker Reuven Firestone, Regenstein Professor in Medieval Judaism and Islam, Hebrew Union College

LʹEglise catholique a un nouveau pape : Robert Francis Prévost, devenu Léon XIV. Les cardinaux réunis en conclave lʹont élu ce jeudi 8 mai. Sur place à Rome au moment où la fumée blanche sʹest élevée, Matthias Wirz nous explique pourquoi cet Américain a été choisi et quels sont les grands défis qui lʹattendent. Notre journaliste a aussi recueilli les attentes des fidèles, et la parole de différents spécialistes sur lʹhistoire des conclaves.

Gaza nʹa pas toujours été que ruines ou une prison à ciel ouvert. LʹInstitut du monde arabe à Paris, en collaboration avec lʹŒuvre dʹOrient, expose jusquʹau 2 novembre des trésors archéologiques de ce territoire. Une façon de lui rendre son histoire et une dignité. Gabrielle Desarzens sʹest rendue sur place et en a discuté avec les Dominicains Jean-Baptiste Humbert et Jean-Michel de Tarragon qui ont participé aux fouilles. Photo : De gauche à droite, Jean-Baptiste Humbert, Marielle Fontanilles et Jean-Michel de Tarragon, (Gabrielle Desarzens, RTSreligion)

Welcome to The Inner Game of Change, the podcast where we explore the unseen forces that shape how we lead, adapt, and thrive in the face of change and transformation.In this episode, I am joined by someone who's been on the frontlines of organisational culture in some of the world's most recognisable companies — Mehmet Baha, author of the newly released book Creating Psychological Safety at Work.Baha is the founder of Solution Folder and has over 24 years of experience working with top organisations, including being one of the first Facebook employees in Europe. He is a global trainer and speaker on psychological safety, agile, and resilience, fluent in multiple languages, and has delivered learning sessions worldwide.We unpack why psychological safety is not just a ‘nice-to-have' — but a non-negotiable for high-performing teams. From personal stories of toxic cultures to practical tools you can apply today, Baha shares what it takes to build environments where people feel safe to speak up, make mistakes, and bring their whole selves to work.If you are a leader, change practitioner, or simply someone trying to create better conversations at work, this one is for you.I am grateful to have Baha chatting with me today. About Baha

The late Pope Francis brought attention to the plight of refugees and immigrants around the world, as well as to the climate crisis. He also took a different view of the role of women in the church and a more inclusive approach to gay rights and many other social issues, compared with his predecessors. Nearly one and a half billion Catholics around the world revere the Pope, and address him as “Your Holiness” or “Holy Father,” but even among non-Catholic Christians and those of other faiths, the voice and role of the Pope is unique on the world stage.As we look to the start of the conclave next week to choose his successor, we’ll reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy and how it might influence the future of the Catholic Church. We’re joined by two different Catholic leaders in Oregon. Suzanne Thiel is a Bishop ordained by the Roman Catholic Womenpriests. Frank So, a lifelong Catholic,  is the executive director of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, which includes nearly 90 faith partners, including the Archdiocese of Portland, along with Protestant, Jewish, Muslim and Baha’i congregations.  

What does it take to implement anti-bias education that goes beyond the surface? Our guest, Sahba Rohani, Executive Director of Roots ConnectED, discusses the"dual process for change”—a combining of personal mindset shifts with collective action in classrooms. Sahba shares with us how her organization helps educators embed both reflective practices and inclusive approaches into daily routines, creating sustainable cultural shifts far more effective than isolated diversity initiatives. Listen now to discover how intentional changes can transform your educational space!RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:www.rootsconnected.org@rootsconnected-inc (instagram)@roots-connected (LinkedIn)@sahba-rohani (LinkedIn)Want to open your dream school with the freedom you deserve and the support you need?Visit https://openmyschool.my.canva.site/rebelkaipod to learn more about our partnership with KaiPod Learning and get help opening your dream school!Learn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at  projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.GUEST BIO:Sahba Rohani serves as the Executive Director of Roots ConnectED (RC), an initiative she co-founded and launched in 2017 that is transforming schools and workplaces. Sahba's passion for her work stems from her foundational belief in the essential oneness of humanity. In her role, Sahba leads RC's strategy while also supporting the organization in all areas of its programming, growth, and development.  Sahba is committed to collaborative decision making and feels grateful to work alongside a team of brilliant, dedicated, supportive, and collaborative humans.  Sahba's vision for Roots ConnectED emerged organically after over a decade of experience and learning at Community Roots Charter School in Brooklyn, NY. The school is a pioneer in the intentionally diverse school movement. Sahba began as a founding teacher at Community Roots in 2006 and went on to serve as its Director of Community Development for nine years. Her work focused on engaging staff, students, and families in the community building processes necessary to create intentionally integrated anti-bias school communities through staff development, curriculum support, and innovative family and community programming. This work is featured in detail in the book, A Smarter Charter.  Sahba has worked with young people and in the field of community development for over 25 years.  Sahba holds a MA from Teachers College, Columbia University.  She speaks regularly about education and racial justice at national and local conferences across the United States and her work is further described in her TEDx UNYP talk: How I Came to Accept My Name. She serves on the Thirteen/WNET Educational Services Advisory Committee where she advises public television station Thirteen (PBS) on the educational interests and needs of its community.Sahba's deeply rooted belief in the nobility of each human being is grounded in her upbringing in a supportive Persian-American family and as a member of the Baha'i Faith. She works tirelessly to bring that belief to the forefront of her work each day. Her background and experiences play a large role in her commitment to the work that Roots ConnectED does to create community across lines of difference and ensure that each person sees the humanity in one another.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? 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I read Farah Stockman's article in the NYT on why attacks on DEI will cost us all, and thought, “Yes, and ‘everyone' includes harm to our healthcare workforce, our patients, and their families.” So we're delighted that Farah Stockman, pulitzer prize winning journalist, author of American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears, and editorial board member at the New York TImes joins us to set the bigger picture for this discussion.  Farah provides clear examples from the Biden administration, in which having the most diverse cabinet in history was critical to building bridges, empathy, and inspiring others to feel included. We are also pleased to welcome Ali Thomas, a hospitalist, member of the Baha'i Faith, leader of anti-racism efforts in the Pacific Northwest, and founder of the BIPOC Health Careers Ecosystem.  Ali talks about the history of affirmative action, which started as a program for Whites, the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce, the history of allyship and cross cultural collaboration, and his own efforts to provide opportunity and support for historically oppressed groups in his own community to obtain healthcare careers. And Ken Covinsky, avid baseball fanatic, joins us and notes that the day we record (April 15) is Jackie Robinson day.  Many may be familiar with the story of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in major league baseball in 1947, but may not be aware of the tremendous adversity Jackie Robinson faced, and persistence he displayed, off the field. We address many things, including: The movement in Corporate America and institutes of higher education to implement DEI programming in the wake of George Floyd The general agreement in America of the value of diversity, and disagreement, unpopularity, and backlash about DEI as it was implemented How the pursuit of diversity and excellence are not in tension, they are aligned and necessary for each other What we can do to build bridges across differences There was so much we hoped to talk about and didn't get to, but I will link to now, including: Ali's mom's personal history with and study of school desegregation in South Carolina, Farah's mom's pioneering work as a speech language pathologist, and Ken's perspectives on the importance of studying ageism and racism in research. What a Wonderful World could be sung in irony at this moment.  I hope we all take it literally, with the hope this podcast ends with. -Alex Smith

Orķestris "Rīga" Lielās piektdienas koncerta programmā 18. aprīlī izvēlējies pašmāju un ārvalstu komponistu mūziku, kas estētiski un tematiski atbilstoša Lielās piektdienas kristīgajai tradīcijai. Programmas centrā – Uģa Prauliņa Stabat Mater pirmatskaņojums pārlikumā korim un pūšaminstrumentu orķestrim – skaņdarbs, kas 2019. gadā pasaules pirmaskaņojumu piedzīvoja tieši Lielajā Piektdienā Vinspīras centrā Edmontonā, Kanādā, bet Latvijā vēl nekad nav skanējis. Līdzās pirmatskaņojumam koncertā arī Viļņa Šmīdbera "Elēģija", Jēkaba Mediņa "Golgātas krusts", Johana Sebastiāna Baha un Antonio Lotti opusi. Koncertā, kuru tiešraidē piedāvās "Klasika", piedalīsies ar Rīgas kamerkoris Ave Sol, un pie diriģenta pults stāsies tā mākslinieciskais vadītājs un šīgada jubilārs Andris Veismanis, ar kuru "Klasikā" tiekamies jau šobrīd. Diriģents atklāj, cik daudz viņam savā laikā nācies pievērsties Stabat Mater un atbild uz jautājumu, vai šī forma pieprasa kādas kanoniskas likumsakarības, kas jāievēro. Viņš arī tuvāk raksturo Uģa Prauliņa Stabat Mater, kurā jūtamas folkmūzikas ietekmes, atzīmējot, cik svarīgi atskaņojumā domāt par balansu starp kora, solistu balsu un orķestra skanējumu. "Uģa Prauliņa darbā var just arī folkmūzikas iespaidu – interesants pavērsiens!" uzsver Andris Veismanis. "Zinot, kā Uģis vispār raksta – viņš folkmūziku nekad nepamet! Atceros viņa sākotnējo sadarbību ar grupu "Iļģi", darbojoties kā producentam un skaņu operatoram – šie ieraksti man ir neaizmirstams piedzīvojums! Šīs tēmas Uģī joprojām ir dzīvas un darbojas. Nedaudz viņa mūzikā vienmēr jūtu arī popmūzikas ietekmi, bet ne šī vārda sliktākajā nozīmē, bet gan formas ziņā, kur ir gan džezs, gan rokmūzika. Jo Uģis savulaik darbojies ar rokmūziku, un tas ir jūtams. Šis veids ir aktuāls arī paņēmienā, kādā "Stabat Mater" uzrakstīts pūtēju orķestrim. Un tas mani uzrunā." Sarunas turpinājumā diriģents raksturo Jēkaba Mediņa darbu "Golgātas krusts" un Antonio Lotti Crucifixus, ko koris dziedās a cappella, kā arī runā par Viļņa Šmīdberga "Elēģijas" un Sabīnes Ķezberes/Baha korāļprelūdijas iekļāvumu šajā Lielās piektdienas programmā. 

Susan Cody serves as the Baha'i representative on the Interfaith Council of Yorktown and Somers. She is a founding member of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam and has served for 30 years on the Friends of the Somers Library Board, Professionally, Susan teaches piano and voice and has been the music director for the NECS Youth Theater since its inception in 2006 as the Children's Theater Company of Peekskill.Susan Cody serves as the Baha'i representative on the Interfaith Council of Yorktown and Somers. She is a founding member of Race Amity of Northern Westchester and Putnam and has served for 30 years on the Friends of the Somers Library Board, Professionally, Susan teaches piano and voice and has been the music director for the NECS Youth Theater since its inception in 2006 as the Children's Theater Company of Peekskill.

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Cardinal Charles Bo talks to Sunday about the devastation in his home country of Myanmar. William talks to Dr Leah Payne, an expert in female Pentecostalism about President Trump's controversial faith advisor Paula White-Cain.We get a first look at a mysterious medieval scroll that's gone on display in York, having been tucked away in a cupboard in the city's Bar Covent.Comedian and actor Omid Djalili tells us about his latest stand-up tour called Namaste, which is inspired by his Baha'i background.PRESENTER: William Crawley PRODUCERS: Catherine Murray and Katy Davis EDITOR: Chloe Walker STUDIO MANAGERS: Jack Morris and Kelly Young

March is the month to celebrate Women's History. In business, 40% of new companies are started by women, employing 10 million workers and generating $1.8 trillion in revenue. That's a lot of economic impact to celebrate. I'm Susan Soroko, Director of Creative Economy at Arlington Economic Development in Arlington Virginia. The role of Economic Development is to retain and attract businesses where workers can live and thrive in a great community even when the work world is changing. We support (small) business through programs like BizLaunch and value the importance of placemaking and a sector devoted to creative economy and the arts. Today we're going to talk about the value and impact of women owned businesses on our economy. To help me discuss this I'd like to welcome Mary Wong, Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCcraft Global. Ms. Wong is the Founder and Principal Consultant of EvaluCraft Global, LLC, a data-driven and evidence-informed consulting firm that provides public and foreign policy analysis and evaluation services. Established in Arlington in January 2020 to meet an emerging need, EvaluCraft Global, LLC helps public and private sector organizations at all levels around the world engaged in public and international affairs to analyze, assess and evaluate associated policies and programs for effectiveness, impact, output and outcomes. Our core values are competence, transparency and accountability. Prior to launching EvaluCraft Global, Ms. Wong served 11 ½ years with the U.S. Department of State, most recently as Deputy Director in the Office of Management Policy and Resources in the Bureau of International Organization Affairs and prior to that as Deputy Director in the Office of the Fulbright Scholarship Board in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Before joining U.S. federal public service, Ms. Wong worked 8 ½ years on design and administration of international exchanges and training for the Institute of International Education in Washington, DC and in Hanoi, Vietnam. Ms. Wong has a Master of Public Policy degree in Program Evaluation from the George Washington University's Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Administration, a Master of Arts degree in International Development with a focus on Social and Economic Development from the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy & International Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations with a concentration in Political Economy from Drake University in Iowa. Ms. Wong is passionate about foreign policy relevance to the publics. When not working, Ms. Wong enjoys traveling and learning about the world with her husband and two children; cheering on her daughters in all their curricular and extracurricular pursuits, and contributing to community-building through the Bahá'í Faith and service projects. Resources: EvaluCraft Global  Arlington Economic Development BizLaunch Division: BizLaunch  Minority Vendor Fair Upcoming Minority Vendor Showcase at Hyatt Crystal City   General information about the Small Business Administration (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/ SBA resources locally: https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance SCORE Counseling and other resources: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/Small-Business/Small-Business-Programs/One-on-One-Counseling Sign up for The Agile Brand newsletter here: https://agilebrandguide.com/ Get the latest news and updates on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/innovationeconomy/ Listen to our other podcast, The Agile Brand with Greg Kihlström: https://www.theagilebrand.show The Innovation Economy podcast is brought to you by Arlington Economic Development: https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com The Innovation Economy is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

You probably know Rainn Wilson from his Emmy Award-winning role as Dwight Schrute in The Office. But what most people don't know is that he has been on a riveting spiritual journey since his childhood with an early introduction to religion through the Baha'i faith that has spurred a life-long curiosity and spiritual yearning.As an aspiring, young actor in New York City, Rainn fell down a dark path with drugs and alcohol as a "young bohemian actor," causing him to reject all spiritual paths and try to find his own way. It wasn't until an unexpected, "freak" encounter with... the face of God (yup, seriously!)... that he was driven to search for a deeper meaning.Today, Rainn shares how his spirituality was tested during his quick rise to fame, what drove him to write his latest book, Soul Boom (and create his podcast with the same name) and why he believes that “humanity is headed for rehab."Tune in to hear what Rainn's life was like before, during, and after The Office and how his perspective on spirituality has shaped the practices he has today to help him stay grateful and optimistic for the future.IN THIS EPISODE:[01:00] Jamie introduces Rainn Wilson. [04:54] Rainn begins to talk about his childhood, parents, and upbringing in the Baha'i faith. [08:12] Rainn describes his time as a college grad, in New York City, losing interest in religion, and falling into drugs and alcohol. [11:22] Rainn recounts the moment he saw the “face of God” and when he opened his heart to investigate spiritual paths. [14:14] Rainn dives into the thinking behind his spiritual exploration, asking himself whether a god even exists. [16:06] Rainn talks about his return to the faith of his childhood, the Baha'i faith. [18:36] Rainn offers a spiritual analysis of the character Dwight Schrute. [20:00] Rainn describes how his spirituality was tested during his time on “The Office”, more specifically how fame affected him.[22:58] Rainn shares why Netflix, among all places across town, rejected his idea for a spiritual show. [23:57] Rainn explains the ideas that his book, Soul Boom, explores.[25:38] Rainn talks about climate change and its relation to a necessary social transformation. [28:11] Rainn reveals his daily gratitude practice. KEY TAKEAWAYS:[15:14] Rainn describes the concept of God as “The Great Mystery” and reveals why it's more digestible for him than the common, patriarchal image of God. [16:21] Rainn expresses gratitude for the time of exploration in his life that forced him to seek a deeper meaning rather than live a “superficial life of comforts”. [24:45] Rainn defines our societal systems as being based on the worst aspects of humanity, fuelling a necessity for a spiritual revolution. ************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Rainn Wilson for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Rainn on Instagram @rainnwilson.Check out more about “Soul Boom”: https://www.soulboom.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali ************Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Klasikā" ciemos īpaši viesi: komponists Pēteris Vasks un diriģents Sigvards Kļava, un intervijas epicentrā ir Latvijas Radio kora koncerts "Pēteris Vasks, Knuts Skujenieks | Pasaules pirmatskaņojums", kas 22. martā pulksten 19 izskanēs Latvijas universitātes Lielajā aulā. Pēteris Vasks, iekšēja pasūtījuma vadīts, radījis kora dziesmu ciklu ar sev tuvā dzejnieka Knuta Skujenieka vārsmām, kā mūsdienu dainām, to dzīvesgudrība stāv pāri laikiem. Komponists tekstus tiecies pārlikt skaņās ar maigumu, sirsnību un mīlestību, izjūtot pietāti pret lielo dzejnieku. Rūta Paula: Jūs esat duets, kas satiekas uz kārtējo sadarbību jauna opusa iestudējumā. Droši vien jums abiem tā jau atkal ir patīkama tikšanās? Pēteris Vasks: Nekas man nevar būt patīkamāks kā satikšanās ar Sigvardu un Latvijas Radio kori! Esmu diezgan daudz braukājis apkārt pa pasauli un klausījies, kā citi kori dzied manus skaņdarbus. Ir bijuši daži šausmīgi piedzīvojumi, citi – tā pa vidam, bet svētki vienmēr ir šeit, tepat, pie mums. Kāda šoreiz bija secība: komponists meklēja kori, vai arī koris vērsās pie komponista? Sigvards Kļava: Šoreiz iniciatīva un iekšējā nepieciešamība nāca no Pētera. Par lielo  jaudu, kas šādās it kā mazās formās lika ietilpināt ārkārtīgi jaudīgas, šodien svarīgas dzejas rindas un arī ļoti svarīgu skaņurakstu pats Pēteris izstāstīs labāk, bet mana privilēģija un laime ir tāda, ka mēs ar Pēteri satiekamies, sazvanāmies un esam kopā arī ārpus radošajiem darbiem: tas noteikti palīdz sajust un izprast ne tikai otru cilvēku, bet arī viņa radīto vēstījumu. Esmu neizsakāmi pateicīgs, ka varu būt tādā kompānijā... Iekšējā pasūtījuma vadīts – šie ir interesanti un svarīgi vārdi, kurus tu, Pēter, šo kordziesmu sakarā esi paudis jau iepriekšējās sarunās. Pēteris Vasks: Jau pirms pāris gadiem uzrakstīju vairākus opusus, ko varētu nosaukt par tādu kā atskatīšanos uz to, kas ir piedzīvots – piemēram, tāds ir Sestais stīgu kvartets. Un tad es tā nodomāju: cik vēl Dievs ļaus nodzīvot, rakstīšu mūsu brīnišķīgajam Radio korim. Knuts Skujenieks ir viens no maniem mīļākajiem dzejniekiem; jau ilgu – vismīļākais. Viņam ir seši brīnišķīgi dzejas sējumi, kurus pārlasu un laiku pa laikam atrodu kādu dzejoli, kuru uzdrošinos pārlikt skaņās, pārāk netraucējot dzejnieka domai – lai viņa ģeniālos tekstus varētu saprast. Jo parasti – sevišķi mūsdienu mūzikā – tekstu jau nekad nesaprot, kad dzied... Tāpēc es ļoti lūdzu un arī ceru, ka sestdienas koncertprogrammās būs nodrukāti šie sevišķi izcilie teksti, lai būtu iespēja tos vēlreiz pārlasīt. Kas zina, kad kāds pēdējo reizi tos lasījis… Lūdzu, lasiet Skujenieka dzeju, lasiet un nedusmojieties, ja esmu mēģinājis tos pārlikt skaņās, jo sirds deg un gribas. Atskatoties pagātnē, diezgan daudz Skujenieka tekstu esmu pārlicis skaņās. Tagad arī: radās viens, otrs, trešais – domāju, ko nu es ar katru dziesmu atsevišķi mēģināšu uzbāzties, bet, tā kā sanācis jau pusducis, iedomājos, ka tas būtu varen skaisti, ja tās varētu šādā veidā nodziedāt. Kaut kā šķiet, ka kordziesmu ciklus šobrīd kaut kā neraksta. Ir gan vokālie cikli, kuros balss dzied, bet korim nav. Šīs dziesmas var dziedāt arī atsevišķi – ja kāda nepatīk, var nedziedāt, tās ir pilnīgi brīvas un neatkarīgas, bet kopā saliku, manuprāt, tādā secībā, kādā tās varētu skanēt. Un ar milzu nepacietību gaidu pirmo mēģinājumu! Un tad sestdien, kā tagad smalki saka – pasaules pirmatskaņojums Latvijas Universitātes Lielajā aulā – cik skaisti tur skan kori! Būs milzu notikums. Vismaz komponistam…  Kas ir tas, kas tevi Knuta Skujenieka dzejā visvairāk uzrunā? Kādēļ tu atkal un atkal atgriezies pie tās? Pirmā asociācija – viņa dzeja ir kā tautasdziesma; tā ir tik tīra, skaidra, katrā vārdā ir vesela dvēseles bagātība, ko viņš dāvina. Viņš ir vienīgais mūsu dzejnieks, kas GULAGĀ nodzīvojis septiņus gadus un atteicās parakstīt dokumentu, ka viņš lūdz padomju valstij piedošanu par to, ka bijis "slikts puisis", lai viņu ātrāk palaistu mājās. Viņš teica: es nezinu, ko esmu izdarījis un kāpēc man būtu jālūdz padomju valstij, lai mani laiž ātrāk uz mājām. Viņš nosēdēja tos septiņus gadus no sākuma līdz beigām. Tie viņam bija ārkārtīgi radoši gadi! Varbūt, ja viņu nebūtu skāris šis padomju impērijas lāsts, viņš varbūt būtu pavisam savādāks, pavisam cits dzejnieks. Jo viņš arī pats stāstīja: lai izdzīvotu, bija nepieciešama ļoti intensīva, bagāta gara pasaule, tev bija jābūt garīgi bagātam. Reizi mēnesī varēja uz māju sūtīt vēstules – tur nebija ierobežojumu. Un tad nu viņš šajās vēstulēs sarakstīja dzejoļus un sūtīja savai sieviņai, lai tos saglābj. Tā radās absolūti meistardarbi. Viņš ir tik tīrs – tāds dvēseles garīgais spēks; viņā ir neaprakstāma mīlestība uz savu zemi, tautu… Es tik ļoti rezonēju uz viņu. Viņš ir pārlaicīgs. Par viņa dzeju mēs sakām – tā ir ļoti aktuāla. Bet gadi iet, un redzam, ka viņš trāpījis desmitniekā – vai tas bijis pirms desmit, piecpadsmit vai divdesmit, trīsdesmit gadiem. Milzīgs garīga spēka, mīlestības avots nāk no katras viņa rindas. Pazemīgi mēģināju savu mīlestību, cieņu un apbrīnu ielikt savās kora dziesmās. No iepriekšējā devuma ar Knuta Skujenieka dzeju mēs laikam vislabāk zinām Pētera "Klusās dziesmas". Tajās ir tik daudz skumju, apceres un vēl daudz kā cita. Sigvard, ko tu un koris esat šoreiz saņēmuši? Kāds ir jaunais cikls? Sigvards Kļava: Pirmā sajūta bija, ka mūzika kļuvusi personiskāka un aicina tās lielās, ļoti būtiskās lietas traktēt vienkārši. Pierādījums tam, ka visas lielās lietas patiesībā ir ļoti vienkāršas, un mūsu uzdevums – to pārdzīvojumu, ciešanas un brīžam arī prieku – pārvērst par apskaidrības zīmi. Un dzīvot šajā pasaulē vienkāršā apskaidrībā. Teorētiski to saprast ir viegli, bet nemaz ne tik viegli – dzīvot ar šādu vienkāršu attiecību skatu. Daudz vieglāk ir raudāt, plēst, grauzt un sist. Tas uzdevums – tikt tam pāri un bieži vien arī piedot – ikdienā nemaz nav tik vienkāršs.  Pēteris saka – dziesmas var dziedāt arī atsevišķi, cikls nav obligāts. Tomēr iekšējā dramaturģija un kopums ir tāds, ka es noteikti to redzu kā ciklu: redzu visas daļas kopā esam, kā jau vairāku daļu cikliskos skaņdarbos. Liels spēks ir attiecībās starp vienu afektu un otru, starp vienu muzikālu dimensiju un citu. Esmu pilnīgi pārliecināts: ja dziesmas tiktu atskaņotas atsevišķi, tās iegūtu pilnīgi citus vaibstus gan koncerta kontekstā, gan, iespējams, arī šodienas kontekstā – tās ar visu savu vienkāršību parādītos ļoti dažādas. Vēl sarunā – arī par dažādām interpretācijas lietām, mecenātismu un Pētera Vaska ceļojumu uz Vāciju.  Šajā vakarā līdzās visu gaidītajam Pētera Vaska dziesmu cikla pirmatskaņojumam programmas centrālās ass lomu ieņems Fransisa Pulenka kantātes "Figure Humaine" atskaņojums – mūzikas kliedziens par brīvību. Opuss ir radīts Otrā pasaules kara laikā, tobrīd nacistiskās Vācijas okupētajā Francijā. Šis divpadsmitbalsīgajam dubultkorim rakstītais meistardarbs ir ne tikai tehniski sarežģīts un vokāli izaicinošs, bet arī emocionāli piesātināts vēstījums par apspiestību, pretošanos un neuzvaramo cilvēka garu. Par darba tapšanas vēsturi pats Pulenks izteicis dažādus atšķirīgus variantus, taču skaidrs, ka darbā izmantotā dzeja ir cieši saistīta ar Francijas pretošanās kustību un Pulenks to komponējis dziļā slepenībā, apzinoties, ka šāda mākslinieciskā izpausme varētu tikt uzskatīta par bīstamu. Kompozīcijā dzirdama ne tikai iedvesma no franču vokālās polifonijas tradīcijas, bet arī drosmīgas harmoniskās pārejas un intensīvi kontrasti starp klusumu un grandiozu skaņu uzplūdiem. Noslēdzošais skaņdarbs "Liberté" (Brīvība) kļuva par īpaši nozīmīgu simbolu – teksts tika uzdrukāts uz skrejlapām, kuras sabiedrotie izkaisīja pāri Francijai, iedvesmojot pretošanās kustību un sniedzot cerību okupētās valsts iedzīvotājiem. Pēc kara "Figure Humaine" kļuva par vienu no visspēcīgākajiem mūzikā ietvertajiem veltījumiem brīvībai un cilvēka cieņai. Kantāte tiek uzskatīta par vienu no sarežģītākajiem kormūzikas darbiem, kas prasa ne tikai tehnisku meistarību, bet arī dziļu emocionālu izpratni no izpildītājiem. Koncertā kantāte skanēs kā spēcīgs atgādinājums par mākslas spēku pretošanās un cerību laikā, apvienojot Pulenka ģeniālo muzikālo valodu ar šī darba tekstu autora Eliāra neizmērojamo ticību cilvēka garam. Savukārt Makss Rēgers, viens no izcilākajiem vācu vēlīnā romantisma pārstāvjiem un polifonijas meistariem, savā kormūzikas daiļradē iedvesmojies no Johana Sebastiāna Baha un Džovanni Pjerluidži da Palestrīnas, apvienojot baznīcas tradīcijas ar emocionālu izteiksmību un poētismu, arīdzan pievēršoties vācu dzejnieku romantiķu vārsmām par cilvēka dzīvi, dabu un transcendenci.

TAGALOGTuklasin ang kaakit-akit na kasaysayan at sinaunang alamat ng Pilipinas sa "The Philippines: The Land of Gold - Unveiling Ancient Legends." Sumama kayo sa amin sa isang nakakabighaning paglalakbay habang sinasaliksik natin ang mga mitikal na koneksyon sa mga kayamanan tulad ng Paraiso, Ophir, at Chryse. Sa pamamagitan ng mga kamangha-manghang aerial na visual at mga makasaysayang pananaw, sinasaliksik natin ang mga kwento ng mga kilalang manlalakbay, mula sa mga heograpo ng Roma hanggang kay Marco Polo, na inilarawan ang Pilipinas bilang isang lupain na sagana sa ginto at kayamanan. Alamin ang kahalagahan ng ginto sa kulturang Pilipino at kung paano ang mga alamat na ito ay patuloy na umaantig hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Huwag kalimutang i-like at i-share ang video na ito upang ipakalat ang mahika ng Pilipinas! #Pilipinas #MgaSinaunangAlamat #Ginto #Ophir #PamanangKultural #travel-documentaryBALANGKAS: 00:00:00 Mga Pulo ng Ginto at Alamat 00:02:25 Pagmamapa ng Gintong Kapuluan 00:06:55 Mga Bulong mula sa mga Sinaunang Teksto Mga Bulong mula sa mga Sinaunang Teksto 00:08:16 Ophir at ang mga Hangin ng Kalakalan sa Silangan 00:09:08 Ginto sa Tapestry ng Kultura Ginto sa Tapestry ng Kultura 00:12:03 Mga Alingawngaw ng Chryse at Argyre 00:12:59 Isang Pamana na Ginintuan ng Ginto Para sa aming buong posisyon, na walang sinuman ang maaaring hamunin nang hindi talaga nire-review (napaka-bodong iyon!), basahin ang aming mga internasyonal na libro na available sa Amazon, International Bookstores, at Shopee PH:Ang Paghahanap sa Kayamanan ni Haring Solomon sa Ingles, Tagalog, o Ilokano (libre sa eBook);Garden of Eden Revealed: The Book of Maps; at ang aming Bagong Paglabas, Ang Misteryo ng Tatlong Hari (sa Ingles o Tagalog, libre sa eBook) Mga link sa:OphirInstitute.comAt panoorin ang Solomon's Gold Series sa Tagalog:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru2qbCMGOi5gGdrUwpqEa1fkXE_Jmhw_Para sa mga agad na nag-iisip tungkol sa lokasyon ng mga Ilog mula sa Eden na hindi kailanman inilarawan sa Bibliya bilang ang Okultong Mito ng Paglikha sa Mesopotamia, iyon ang pinagmulan, tiyak na hindi kailanman ang Tigris na hindi umiiral bago ang Baha ayon sa Gen. 2; hindi kailanman ang Israel sa anumang kahulugan dahil ang Bukal ng Gihon ay hindi isang Ilog, at ang Ilog ay hindi maaaring nasa Israel ayon sa Genesis 2 maliban kung ililipat ang Israel sa Africa (na walang kaalaman); at hindi kailanman natagpuan sa India sa kabila ng pagkalito ni Josephus sa Ganges bilang ang Pison na dahilan kung bakit ang mga mapa noong Unang Siglo ay talagang naglalarawan ng Ganges sa Indochina. Oops!Mga Ilog Mula sa Eden Serye:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLru2qbCMGOi4psX493Wok20BN6aacr-sASa wakas, bakit Lanzones bilang ang Ipinagbabawal na Prutas? Walang banal na kasulatan ang tumutukoy doon bilang isang mansanas. Gayunpaman, inilalarawan ng Aklat ni Enoc ang bungang ito. Panoorin:Forbidden Fruit?: https://youtu.be/-zDrflASad8Bakit sina Adan at Eba Medium Brown sa pabalat? Ang sinumang tumatawag sa kanilang sarili na isang iskolar o akademiko na hindi alam ang "alikabok" kung saan nabuo si Adan ay "pula" ay hindi nagsagawa ng pananaliksik. Alamin kung ano ang sinasabi ng Bibliyang Hebreo. Panoorin: What Color Was Adam?: https://youtu.be/bVDmWI-Q_5MTangkilikin ang paglalakbay. Isang huling bagay, ito ang aming channel, at ang aming mga patakaran. Walang debate sa isang 8-min brief ng pananaliksik na nagmumula sa higit sa 1,000 nai-publish na mga pahina na sinusuportahan ng isang 300-pahinang Sourcebook, at 100+ na mga video. Ang mga magtatangka nito ay i-mute nang walang abiso. Nakasagot na kami sa malamang na bawat isa sa mga pagtutol na iyon sa kabuuan ng aming pananaliksSupport the show

On today's show: this month, fasting periods for three religions overlap in a rare convergence. We talk about this holy period with members of the Islamic, Baha'i and Roman Catholic faiths; CBC's Kyle Bakx joins us from CERAWeek in Houston to put a wrap on a funky few days in the energy industry; how tariffs and counter tariffs are impacting prices and availability of products at Lee Valley Tools.

Summing up The Hollywood Reporter article that posed the question of whether Justin and his Wayfarer friend group's shared Baha'i faith could have played a part in some of the on-set tensions. Then, a wrap up of Blake Lively's amended lawsuit, including an analysis of an "apology" email she sent to screenwriter Christy Hall, a realization about why I find one of their key arguments so insulting, and a rundown of what items still remain contested. BONUS: A rant about why Justin Baldoni isn't actually a feministAll opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. Information shared is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity. Wanna support this independent pod? Links below:BuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Get ad-free listening with a Patreon membership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we jump into a range of topics, starting with my thoughts on Oliver Hudson's lackluster podcast interview with Janelle and Christine from Sister Wives, which many of you agreed was poorly done. I also discuss Lydia Plath's recent wedding, Ne-Yo's addition of a fourth wife, and my own personal struggles with the stress of losing my gauncle and dealing with a frustrating home loan denial while in escrow. Additionally, I explore the latest Hollywood news surrounding Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, particularly how Baldoni's Baha'i faith may have influenced the dynamics on the set of "It Ends With Us." As always, I appreciate your support and engagement, and I look forward to sharing more juicy updates in future episodes! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Listener Feedback 00:08:44 - Sister Wives News and Janelle's Dating Life 00:15:06 - Lydia Plath's Wedding Details 00:22:05 - Justin Baldoni's Controversial Article MY Go Big Podcasting Courses Are Here! Purchase Go Big Podcasting and learn to start, monetize, and grow your own podcast. USE CODE: Cyber10 for 10% OFF **SHOP my Amazon Marketplace - especially if you're looking to get geared-up to start your own Podcast!!!** https://www.amazon.com/shop/thesarahfrasershow Show is sponsored by: Head to acorns.com/tsfs or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Alomoves.com use code TSFS30 for only ninety-nine dollars with a thirty-day FREE trial. This is a limited time offer that ends January 31 Amazfit.com/tsfs are the best, most affordable, and long-lasting performance watches! Use code TSFS for 10% OFF Horizonfibroids.com get rid of those nasty fibroids LittleSaints.com use code TSFS for 20% off your first order, these are my FAV non-alcoholic cocktails, enjoy better sleep, less stress, and more! MeetFabric.com/TSFS join the thousands of parents who trust Fabric to help protect their family. Apply today in just minutes Nutrafol.com use code TSFS for FREE shipping and $10 off your subscription Quince.com/tsfs for FREE shipping on your order and 365 day returns Follow me on Instagram/Tiktok: @thesarahfrasershow   ***Visit our Sub-Reddit: reddit.com/r/thesarahfrasershow for ALL things The Sarah Fraser Show!!!*** Advertise on The Sarah Fraser Show: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Got a juicy gossip TIP from your favorite TLC or Bravo show? Email: thesarahfrasershow@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BONUS: How to create psychological safety at work with Mehmet Baha   In this BONUS episode, we talk about the essential elements of creating psychological safety at work with Mehmet Baha, one of Facebook's first European employees and a renowned psychological safety expert. Drawing from his extensive experience and new book, Baha shares practical tools, inspiring examples, and thought-provoking insights that can help transform workplace culture. This episode builds on Mehmet's guest blog post on the concepts we discuss. You can find Baha's guest blog post on psychological safety here.  The Power of the 16-32-64 Framework The conversation begins with Baha introducing his innovative "16-32-64" framework, a comprehensive approach that combines head (cognition), heart (emotion), and hands (practice). This framework provides 16 inspiring examples, 32 practical tools, and 64 questions designed to foster psychological safety in the workplace. Baha explains how this interactive approach encourages readers to reflect and take action, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with professionals worldwide in developing these thought-provoking questions.   "When I was writing the book, I thought about how I could make this interactive. How can I make readers take action? So, I realized that questions are a powerful tool to help readers to reflect and take these ideas into action." Debunking Psychological Safety Myths Baha addresses three major misconceptions about psychological safety that often hinder organizational progress. He emphasizes that psychological safety isn't just about being nice or avoiding difficult conversations, nor is it solely about encouraging conflict. Through real-world examples, including a compelling story about a mining company leader who transformed workplace safety through psychological safety principles, Baha demonstrates how this approach can drive tangible business results.   "According to research, when employees feel that their opinions count, we see happiness, reduction in turnover and more productivity." Practical Tools for Immediate Implementation The discussion explores two powerful tools from Baha's collection of 32 practical approaches. The first tool, "Movers, Movables, Immovables," (from Jason Little's Lean Change Management) helps leaders navigate resistance to change by identifying different employee groups and focusing on achievable wins. The second tool, the "Green Card" technique, demonstrates how one director successfully transformed a silent team into an engaged workforce by explicitly encouraging dissent.   "Don't spend so much of our time with resistance. Find the movers, and find the small-wins."   The Journey of Self-Reflection Baha emphasizes the critical role of self-reflection in developing psychological safety. He outlines a progression from awareness to action, stressing that leadership transformation begins with self-awareness and requires consistent application of knowledge.   "Everything in life starts from within. Without leading ourselves, we can't lead others." Recommended Reading For Further Study Baha's Guest Blog Post: https://scrum-master-toolbox.org/2025/02/uncategorized/how-facebook-scaled-psychological-safety-mehmet-baha-shares-their-journey/ Baha's Book: "Creating Psychological Safety at Work: The Essential Guide to Boosting Team Performance" by Mehmet Baha (Available on Amazon) Free Resources: solutionfolder.com/free-resources - access video series on psychological safety About Mehmet Baha Mehmet Baha is a psychological safety expert and one of Facebook's first European employees, with over 24 years of experience working with top organizations. He delivers global talks and learning sessions, equipping leaders with practical tools and strategies to foster trust, innovation, and collaboration, creating safer, more inclusive workplaces worldwide.   You can link with Mehmet Baha on LinkedIn.

An exploration of Bahá'í-inspired approaches to social action, one of the key pillars of 'society building'.  In Part Two, we explore how our approaches should be participatory, giving agency to all.  We discuss how this builds on the construct of 'universal participation' and frame agency as both right and responsibility.  We conclude by focusing on the change each of us can make in our lives and in the lives of the communities around us.CONTENTS0:00 Introduction2:19 What is Agency?6:45 Universal Participation10:17 Agency as Empowerment17:48 Agency as Responsibility19:47 Personal Action22:35 Concluding thoughts25:04 Song: "Break Free"

Sections:00:00 Intro1:23 Reducing or Raising9:33 Sagacity in Salvation18:42 Baha'i Cosmology (Manifestationology)1:19:06 The Grand Synopsis - The Prior PresentationLink to PDF: https://tinyurl.com/5bks9hn3Why is Theology or Cosmology important – ethics vs. unity.A return to the origin. Not bound by Councils and Creeds, Articles of Faith nor Pope, Mulla, or Mujtahid.The Scriptures are all mankind's inheritance.I previously presented on the Cosmology. I pull directly, without repeat justification. They were foundation for presentations like this.Jewish Heritage for understanding the New Testament's Claim regarding Jesus Christ. Also, it will – eventually – sheds light on Islamic, Bahai, Hindu and Buddhist Traditions. Early Christian over-statements and misunderstandings prevented the Jewish People from accepting their Messiah. Similar – and at times opposite – errors occurred within Islam, which ostracized Christians and Jews.Support the show

In this bonus Q&A with Mehmet, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on his lifeOne piece of career advice he has for youHis full name is Mehmet Baha and everyone calls him Baha. Since his childhood, he has been fascinated by the question: “How can I make a difference in the lives of people?” His interest leads him to win a scholarship from Fulbright and finish his master's in the USA on the topic of Conflict Resolution.He has lived and worked in Germany, Turkey, Ireland, Guatemala, and the USA with more than 24 years of work experience. Baha was one of the first employees of Facebook in Europe. Throughout his life, he has realized the importance of having psychological safety to create high-performing teams. So far, he has delivered training and given talks in more than 28 countries across 5 continents. Recently, he completed Harvard Business School's Online Executive Education Programme “Organizational Leadership”.He is fluent in English, Spanish, Turkish, and German. In his free time, he loves to play percussion, travel with his family, and play basketball with his 8-year-old daughter. “Playbook for Engaged Employees“ is his first book.In September 2024, his second book “Creating Psychological Safety at Work: The Essential Guide to Boosting Team Performance“ was published.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Mehmet Baha here:LinkedIn

Every Thursday on Lunchtime Live, Andrea will be joined by followers of different religions in Ireland to learn more about them.This week, Andrea is joined by Patrick Dawson to learn about the Baha'i Faith!

Today we delve into an essential topic for anyone in the world of talent development: Psychological Safety. Our guest, Mehmet Baha, is a renowned expert in this field, having started his career with Facebook in Europe and now conducting extensive research and training on creating and fostering psychological safety in organizations.In this episode, Mehmet will:Share his intriguing journey from his impactful time at Facebook to his broader research across various organizations. Explore what psychological safety truly means and how it significantly impacts culture, leadership, team performance, learning, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Provide both common pitfalls and valuable strategies that organizations can use to cultivate a psychologically safe environment.Whether you're keen on boosting team performance, navigating organizational change, or enhancing your company's learning and development initiatives, this episode offers invaluable insights. Mehmet's practical examples and actionable tips promise to help you understand and implement psychological safety to elevate your organizational culture. So, without further ado, let's dive into this enlightening conversation with Mehmet Baha on creating psychological safety at work.His full name is Mehmet Baha and everyone calls him Baha. Since his childhood, he has been fascinated by the question: “How can I make a difference in the lives of people?” His interest leads him to win a scholarship from Fulbright and finish his master's in the USA on the topic of Conflict Resolution.He has lived and worked in Germany, Turkey, Ireland, Guatemala, and the USA with more than 24 years of work experience. Baha was one of the first employees of Facebook in Europe. Throughout his life, he has realized the importance of having psychological safety to create high-performing teams. So far, he has delivered training and given talks in more than 28 countries across 5 continents. Recently, he completed Harvard Business School's Online Executive Education Programme “Organizational Leadership”.He is fluent in English, Spanish, Turkish, and German. In his free time, he loves to play percussion, travel with his family, and play basketball with his 8-year-old daughter. “Playbook for Engaged Employees“ is his first book.In September 2024, his second book “Creating Psychological Safety at Work: The Essential Guide to Boosting Team Performance“ was published.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Mehmet Baha here:LinkedIn

Join us this week as we are live inside the Lighthouse Matsuri Anime Convention in Port Isabel, Tx. We had the pleasure of talking with some amazing voice actors that work on anime shows and video games. We also talk with the man that put this event together Johnny Zamora and video game developer Joaquin Molina from McAllen, Tx. Hope you enjoy! Voice actors include: Dale Kelly - Narrator for Dragon Ball Z, Captain Ginyu, Composer for shows and more. David Eddings - Voice of Claptrap & T.K. Baha from the Borderlands game, Joey Drew from the Bendy and the Ink Machine game and more. Kyle Hebert - Narrator and voice overs for Dragon Ball, Sosuke Aizen in Bleach, Ryu in the Street Fighter game series, Ryuji Suguro in Blue Exorcist and more. Jessica Strausvo - Voices for Juri in Street Fighter, Amazon in Diablo 2, Polly in Fallout 4 and more.

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Rekindling Friendships at Delhi's Lotus Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-01-28-23-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: राजेश ने गहरी सांस ली और ठंडी दिल्ली की हवाओं को महसूस किया, जो उनकी धड़कन से उलझ रही थी।En: राजेश took a deep breath and felt the cold दिल्ली winds intertwining with his heartbeat.Hi: लोदी गार्डन के आसपास लोग धीरे-धीरे टहल रहे थे, और वह भी अपनी दोस्तों से मिलने के लिए आगे बढ़े।En: People were strolling around Lodhi Garden, and he moved forward to meet his friends.Hi: राजेश, जो अब एक सफल इंजीनियर था, अचानक कॉलेज के दिनों से जुड़ी यादें ताज़ा करने लगा।En: राजेश, who was now a successful engineer, suddenly began to recall memories from his college days.Hi: अलार्म बजा और उसे याद आया कि अपनी पुरानी दोस्त अंजली और विक्रम से मिलने के लिए उसे जल्दी पहुंचना था।En: The alarm rang, and he remembered he had to reach quickly to meet his old friends अंजली and विक्रम.Hi: पर इस बार मिलने का स्थान खास था - दिल्ली का मशहूर लोटस मंदिर।En: But this time the meeting place was special - दिल्ली's famous Lotus Temple.Hi: सफेद संगमरमर से बना यह मंदिर, जिसे बहाई हाउस ऑफ़ वर्शिप भी कहा जाता है, शांति और सुकून का प्रतीक है।En: Made of white marble, this temple, also called the Baha'i House of Worship, is a symbol of peace and tranquility.Hi: राजेश ने अपनी कॉलेज की यादों का भार पीछे छोड़ एक नई लड़ाई की ओर कदम बढ़ाया।En: राजेश left the weight of his college memories behind and took a step towards a new journey.Hi: लोटस मंदिर के गेट पर पहुंचते ही उसने देखा कि अंजली पहले ही वहां पहुंच चुकी थी।En: As soon as he reached the gates of the Lotus Temple, he saw that अंजली had already arrived.Hi: उसकी मुस्कान अभी भी वैसी ही थी।En: Her smile was still the same.Hi: राजेश ने राहत की सांस ली।En: राजेश breathed a sigh of relief.Hi: "अरे, राजेश!En: "Hey, राजेश!Hi: देखो कौन आया है," अंजली ने खुशी से चहकते हुए कहा।En: Look who's here," अंजली exclaimed joyfully.Hi: फिर अचानक, एक आवाज़ पीछे से गूंजी, "क्या इमोशनल कर रहे हो, भाई!En: Then suddenly, a voice called from behind, "Why are you getting emotional, brother!"Hi: " वो विक्रम था, जो अपनी चिर-परिचित शरारती मुस्कान के साथ उनके पास आया।En: It was विक्रम, approaching with his familiar mischievous smile.Hi: पूरी गले मिलन के साथ, पुरानी बातों का सिलसिला शुरू हो गया।En: With a full embrace, the exchange of old stories began.Hi: पर राजेश का मन अब भी ऊहापोह में था।En: However, राजेश's mind was still in a dilemma.Hi: उसने सोचा कि क्या ये मुलाकातों से पुराने रिश्ते फिर से नई जान पाएँगे या उनके जीवन की उलझनें उन्हें अलग कर देंगी।En: He wondered if these meetings could breathe new life into old relationships or if life's complexities would pull them apart.Hi: शाम की ठंडक अपने चरम पर थी।En: The evening chill was at its peak.Hi: मंदिर की खूबसूरती तो पहले जैसी ही थी, पर राजेश के मन में डर था कि कहीं उनकी दोस्ती की चमक फीकी ना पड़ जाए।En: The temple's beauty was just as it had always been, but राजेश feared that the shine of their friendship might fade.Hi: वॉटर पूल्स में टिमटिमाते सितारों के जैसे, वह खुद को सोचने पर मजबूर हुआ।En: Like stars twinkling in the water pools, he was compelled to ponder.Hi: आखिर उसने तय किया कि समस्याओं से भागना नहीं है, बल्कि उनका सामना करना है।En: He finally decided not to run from problems but to face them.Hi: "आप सभी से एक बात कहनी है," राजेश ने दोनो दोस्तों की ओर देखकर हिम्मत जुटाई।En: "I have something to tell you all," राजेश gathered courage, looking at both his friends.Hi: "मैं डरता हूं कि कहीं हमारे जीवन ने हमें एक-दूसरे से दूर कर दिया हो।En: "I'm afraid that perhaps life has pulled us apart."Hi: "अंजली और विक्रम ने हंसते हुए उसकी पीठ थपथपाई।En: अंजली and विक्रम laughed and patted him on the back.Hi: "राजेश, जिंदगी तो बदलती ही रहती है।En: "Rajesh, life always changes.Hi: पर दोस्ती की जो जड़े हैं, वो गहरी होती हैं," विक्रम ने कहा।En: But the roots of friendship are deep," said विक्रम.Hi: अंजली ने जोड़ा, "हां, बदलते वक्त के साथ कदम मिलाना ज़रूरी है।En: अंजली added, "Yes, keeping pace with changing times is essential.Hi: ये मंदिर भी तो समय के साथ और भी खूबसूरत होता जा रहा है, क्यों नहीं हमारी दोस्ती भी।En: This temple, too, is becoming more beautiful with time, so why not our friendship too?"Hi: "राजेश ने महसूस किया कि दोस्तों के संग समय बिताना और अपने मन की बात कहना ही सच्चा सार है।En: राजेश realized that spending time with friends and speaking one's mind is the true essence.Hi: उनके बीच खुलापन लौटा और वे हंसी-खुशी बातचीत करने लगे।En: The openness returned among them, and they started laughing and chatting happily.Hi: अंततः समय भले ही बदल गया हो, लेकिन दोस्ती की गहराई वही थी।En: Eventually, although time had changed, the depth of their friendship remained the same.Hi: लोटस मंदिर के शांत माहौल ने उनकी मुलाकात को एक नई दिशा दी।En: The peaceful ambiance of the Lotus Temple gave a new direction to their meeting.Hi: आखिरकार, राजेश यह समझ गया था कि संबंध समय के साथ बदलते हैं, लेकिन सच्चे मित्र हमेशा एक दूसरे के लिए होंगे।En: After all, राजेश understood that relationships change with time, but true friends will always be there for each other.Hi: और इसी एहसास के साथ, तीनों दोस्तों ने नए वादों का रुख अपनाया।En: And with this realization, the three friends adopted new promises. Vocabulary Words:breath: सांसintertwining: उलझ रहीstrolling: टहल रहेsuccessful: सफलmemories: यादेंquickly: जल्दीfamous: मशहूरtranquility: सुकूनweight: भारgates: गेटemotional: इमोशनलmischievous: शरारतीembrace: गले मिलनexchange: सिलसिलाdilemma: ऊहापोहcompelled: मजबूरponder: सोचनेcourage: हिम्मतafraid: डरताcomplexities: उलझनेंchill: ठंडकpeak: चरमshine: चमकfear: डरessence: सारopenness: खुलापनambiance: माहौलrealization: एहसासrelationships: संबंधpromises: वादों

This week, we bring you the voice of Baha Hilo, Palestinian activist and educator, speaking with the Louisville Ceasefire Coalition at an event organized by the Palestine Justice Network of the Presbyterian Church USA (https://thePJN.org or https://www.facebook.com/pjnpcusa). He spoke on Thursday evening, Jan. 23rd, at the Fairness Campaign Office, on Frankfort Avenue here in Louisville. Baha has traveled to the U.S. from the West Bank to share his personal story about surviving the ongoing Zionist apartheid state in Israel-Palestine. He travels next to Columbus, Indiana for a talk at First Presbyterian on Saturday, Jan. 25th at 1:30pm. On a visit that overlapped with the beginning of the ceasefire in Gaza, MLK day, and Trump's second inauguration, we are reminded that we are making history as we live it. May we all be renewed in our commitments to work for justice, knowing that our hope is in things eternal- not just the success of our own lifetimes. We begin with a short message from Baha Hilo recorded October 25, 2023. It is entitled "Begin The Planning to Expel Apartheid." Go to https://youtube.com/@bahahilo for clickable links that were mentioned. Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

Since 1973, Texas Impact has hosted a service or celebration of public witness on the south steps of the Texas Capitol in conjunction with the opening of the Texas Legislature. This year, the Texas Legislature convened Tuesday, January 14, and so the Texas Impact crew, along with Texas faith leaders and elected representatives, gathered on the steps for a Celebration of Public Witness before the Legislature convened at noon.  The representatives were ready to get to work, and the faith leaders hopefully set a tone for a session that could celebrate justice, diversity and working together for the common good.    We decided to talk with some of the leaders from that service about their reflections and hopes and share that for our podcast today.   You can watch the full services, or highlights on Texas Impact's YouTube channel or head to txfaith.org/cpw2025 for more content from the Celebration of Public Witness 2025   Special thanks to: Representative Salman Bhojani, House District 92 Rev. Leslie Jackson, Sr. Pastor, St. Peter United Church of Christ, Houston Maha Iskandar, Baha'i Faith, Irving Rabbi Nancy Kasten, Faith Commons, Dallas Saranjeet Singh, Sikh Faith, Central Texas Abel Vega, Rio Texas Conference, United Methodist Church, San Antonio

Welcome back to The Next Page and to a new series for 2025. Join us as we start the year with Daniel Perell, a representative of the Baha'i International Community to the UN, to discuss the pivotal role of civil society in shaping the Summit for the Future. In this energizing conversation, Daniel shares insights on multilateralism, the impact of normative frameworks, and the evolution of values such as trust, solidarity, and justice within global governance. Explore how the discussions surrounding the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, and the Declaration on Future Generations are reshaping our approach to international cooperation. Daniel delves into the analysis of key terms in UN documents, highlighting the emerging focus on intergenerational solidarity and the necessity of trust and trustworthiness in multilateral institutions. Discover the influence of civil society in these processes and how collective agency can drive change in local and global contexts. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how the principles of interdependence and cooperation can guide us towards a sustainable and equitable future for all. Resources: Ask a Librarian! Embracing Interdependence: Foundations for a World in Transition: A statement of the Bahá'í International Community on the occasion of the United Nations Summit of the Future https://www.bic.org/statements/embracing-interdependence-foundations-world-transition   Where to listen to this episode  Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/ Content    Guest: Daniel Perell, Baha'i International Community Representative to the United Nations Host: Amy Smith, UN Library & Archives Geneva Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva 

Beaufort's annual Oyster Festival starts this year on January 9th with Tides to Tables Restaurant Week and the festival itself takes place on January 18th and 19th. On today's episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with Ashlee Houck from BAHA for an in-depth look at the festival, from important dates to the vendors and different food options available. Ashlee also touches on some behind-the-scenes tidbits about the festival, such as how BAHA celebrates festival volunteers and a tradition that her team partakes in at the end of each Oyster Festival. Beaufort Oyster Festival Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@thebrandrevolt.com.

Mehmet Baha is the author of “Creating Psychological Safety at Work” and a psychological safety trainer and speaker. Baha, as he is known, discusses the critical role of psychological safety in team performance in the modern workplace. He shares insights about how open dialogue about mistakes and a strengths-based approach enhance trust, collaboration, and results. Baha explains the importance of curiosity and empathy, and giving autonomy. He offers leaders actionable tips for cultivating vulnerability and fostering safe spaces that support innovation.     TAKEAWAYS   [01:59] Baha's childhood in Cyprus—a divided island—prompts his interest in conflict resolution.   [03:28] Assisting his father, facilitating leadership training shapes Baha's career path.   [04:30] Music influences Baha's innovative approach and teamwork skills.   [06:22] At Facebook early on, Baha experiences a psychologically safe workplace.   [08:05] Google's Project Aristotle shows psychological safety is key for high-performing teams.   [09:00] Psychological safety becomes central to his training and consulting work.   [10:40] Clarity, purpose, and high standards are other key elements driving team success.   [11:28] Collaboration and openness drive better  than hidden mistakes.   [12:20] Amy Edmundson's 1990's study connecting reported mistakes and successful outcomes.   [13:33] Research shows learning from mistakes boosts team performance.   [14:46] Sharing mistakes, building upon ideas, and appreciating employees' strengths create psychological safety.   [16:25] Five points for leaders to model the vulnerability vital to foster psychological safety.   [17:40] Examples include creating "failure reports" to promote organizational learning.   [18:53] Openness helps leaders improve team trust and psychological safety.   [19:45] One leader fosters openness that enables company-wide sharing of team mistakes.   [20:50] Team performance is seen when participants are willing, open, and ambitious.   [21:33] Leaders must be role models for sharing and learning from mistakes.   [22:05] The ratio of positive to negative feedback plays a crucial role in creating psychological safety.   [23:38] A case study about an award-winning practice of quarterly “mistake breakfasts”.   [26:32] How innovation and a turnaround at a bank is stimulated by psychological safety.   [28:08] Traditional organizations benefit from psychological safety, also enhancing physical safety.   [29:15] Leaders' role in co-creating safe work environments.   [31:05] Why to encourage employees—closest to the work—to share and implement their ideas.   [32:12] Psychological safety supports creativity and sharing of innovative ideas.   [32:43] How employees' silence in meetings indicates an environment lacking psychological safety.   [33:19] The seven points demonstrating Fearless Organizations.   [35:08] Baha connects empathy with conscious listening which is key for safe workspaces.   [35:56] Curiosity is crucial, starting with curiosity about ourselves.   [38:06] Leaders can support safe work environments despite more pressure and workload.   [36:55] Leaders need to encourage open dialogue about challenges and mistakes.   [39:21] How AI can help us work with more humanity, compassion, and authenticity.   [39:27] Empowering employees through autonomy enhances psychological safety.   [40:22] Autonomy is important as micro-management greatly hinders psychological safety.   [40:35] IMMEDIATE ACTION TIP: To improve psychological safety, show curiosity, share mistakes and give employees autonomy.       RESOURCES   Mehmet Baha on LinkedIn Baha's book “Creating Psychological Safety at the Essential Guide to Boosting Team Performance” Baha's book “Playbook for Engaged Employees: Practical Insights to Master Leadership, Agility, Teamwork, Learning, and Psychological Safety”     QUOTES   “Sharing mistakes, learning from them, and improving is one key element of creating psychological safety.”   “In a psychologically safe team, mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn, not as reasons to blame.”   “If we cannot listen well to others, we cannot really talk about psychological safety.”   “One of the biggest barriers to creating psychological safety is micro-management behavior.”   “As leaders, managers, we can share a mistake we made, what we learned from this, and what we did later to improve it.”   “In high-performing teams, there is a ratio of three to five positive feedback for every negative feedback.”

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:What will our glorified body look like? Brenda - Nashville, TN (0:46)I recently lost my husband. Will we know each other in heaven? Brenda - Nashville, TN (2:36)What is your interpretation of 2 Corinthians 2:14? Does this passage refer to Paul saying that we are triumphant in Jesus? Greg - Kansas City, MO (4:16)Does 2 Corinthians 2:14 lend weight to prosperity gospel teachings? Greg - Kansas City, MO (7:03)How can I control unclean thoughts? Should I be careful about the media I consume? Chad - Salem, VA (9:15)What can you tell me about the Baha'i faith? Colin - Shiprock, NM (15:13)What does the Bible have to say about depression? Was Jesus ever depressed? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (18:14)Do our sins pass on to our children? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (19:49)Does the Apostle's Creed deny that Jesus was Creator? Stan - Woodridge, VA (22:12)

On today's episode of The Inner Coastal Podcast, Daquan sits down with everyone who works at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and the Beaufort Area Hospitality Association as they share their fun holiday traditions. From Caroline's family hunting trips to Ashlee's Christmas candy-making and Megan's Christmas morning breakfast, listen in to learn about these exciting holiday traditions in Beaufort. Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Relic. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit https://thedmpn.com/. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email adam@relicagency.com.

Brought to us by Living Our Beliefs podcast, our gracious hosts Meli Solomon melisolomon55 decided to bring together an interfaith discussion on marriage....not the successful ones or bad ones, but the ceremony itself. We were happy to participate and learned a lot about what we have in common. From Living Our Beliefs podcast: Wedding ceremonies are universal and central to many religious and cultural groups. But they vary widely. In this conversation with four guests from different religious traditions – Judaism, Mormonism, Islam and the Baha'i faith – we explore the role of the officiant, who that is, the role of the Divine, contracts and other things. This conversation grew out of the Elevate Podcasting summit hosted by BYU Broadcasting. Steve Perry, host of their In Good Faith podcast, has joined me in co-hosting this discussion.Tune in to learn more at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or head to our website and share with a friend you know who might like this episode.Did you know you can send us a text? Feedback, questions, or recommendations welcomed!Support the show1. Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com2. Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com3. FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group4. IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast5. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

In this episode, the fellas discuss Rainn Wilson's (Dwight Schrute) recdnt comments on religion and the state of the World.

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (12/16/24), Hank answers the following questions:It is said that Satan is the god of this world. Does Satan have the power to create hurricanes and earthquakes? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (0:45)A lot of bad things have happened to me, is this because of my sin? Ken - Glen Allen, MS (2:13)I saw a debate on whether Jesus spoke words explicitly stating His divinity in the Gospel of John. Can you comment? Kevin - Sutter Creek, CA (4:55)What can you tell me about the Baha'i faith? Colin - Shiprock, NM (15:13)What does the Bible have to say about depression? Was Jesus ever depressed? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (18:13)Do our sins pass on to our children? Jovannie - Toronto, ON (19:48)Does the Apostle's Creed deny that Jesus was Creator? Stan - Woodridge, VA (22:11)

Comedian Omid Djalili talks to Krishnan Guru-Murthy about Syria, Israel, Gaza and the Iranian regime, and why the West should care about the Middle East. In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Djalili says a combination of his Baha'i faith, his heritage and the encouragement of friends is what has kept him resilient in the face of setbacks, including being “cancelled” after the 9/11 attacks. Produced by Silvia Maresca  

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Actor Penn Badgley (YOU on Netflix, Gossip Girl) joins Rainn Wilson to dive into his lifelong search for meaning. Penn shares how his journey from being a child actor to playing the infamous Netflix villain Joe Goldberg, discussing the challenges of fame, toxic love, and Hollywood's misconceptions about happiness. They dive deep into the role of spirituality in navigating despair, societal change, and the lessons Penn learned through his Baha'i faith. This episode offers profound insights on love, identity, and the power of artistic transformation. Penn Badgley is an acclaimed actor, best known for his roles in Gossip Girl and You. A member of the Baha'i faith, he is also a director, producer and spiritual thinker advocating for a deeper understanding of love and humanity. Thank you to our sponsors! Masterclass (up to 50% OFF!): http://masterclass.com/soulboom Waking Up app (1st month FREE!): https://wakingup.com/soulboom Fetzer Institute: https://fetzer.org/ MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboomstore.myshopify.com/ Penn's 'Soul Definition' Mug: http://bit.ly/3ZnFyhp God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat

Sarah's got a Pow Report, and she is as happy as a clam. Susie wants her to start a menopausal snowboarding group. We'll see. Susie talks about Mary McGee, who was the first motorcycle racing woman and the first PERSON to race the Baha 500 solo, and how she was a trailblazer without even really trying. And how her flippant attitude about a tragedy seemed well-adjusted rather than detached, and we analyze how that could be. We debate whether the Menendez brothers deserve to be resentenced, and the strange development of true crime fandom affecting actual criminal situations. We learn about the new rules for skipping the line at Disney for people with disabilities, why some people in the disabled community are furious, and why Disney said they had to change the rules in the first place. There's a pee related mystery in Los Angeles, and Susie makes Sarah theorize about the motives of the urinator. We hear why baseball players are the only athletes who can't stop eating, and Sarah gives the best reason for why food is important to them. Plus, a dating site made it possible to mute accounts who use certain words and phrases, and we consider some of the cliches, tropes, and platitudes that should/would get your bio hidden.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comJoin our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.comConnect with us on social media:BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcastSusie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeisterSarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahriceBCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypodSponsors:Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code BRAINCANDY15 at https://lumedeodorant.com! #lumepodGet 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/braincandyFor 10% off your order, head to https://www.jackblack.com/BRAINCANDY and use code BRAINCANDYGet 25% off Sitewide + 2 FREE Dream Pillows with any mattress purchase at https://helixsleep.com/BRAINCANDYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 80.   [Bonus.]Wedding ceremonies are universal and central to many religious and cultural groups. But they vary widely. In this conversation with four guests from different religious traditions – Judaism, Mormonism, Islam and the Baha'i faith – we explore the role of the officiant, who that is, the role of the Divine, contracts and other things. This conversation grew out of the Elevate Podcasting summit hosted by BYU Broadcasting. Steve Perry, host of their In Good Faith podcast, has joined me in co-hosting this discussion. Highlights: ·       Is a religious leader required?·       Role of the Divine in wedding ceremonies·       Marriage contracts·       Cultural and religious ·       Till death do us part or for eternityReferences:Islamic marriage contract – Khutbah Nikah Jewish marriage contract – KetubahJewish Ketubah examples – Ketubah.comSharon Brous – The Amen EffectSocial Media links for guests: Steve Perry, co-host – In Good Faith podcastUzma Jafri – Mommying While Muslim  podcastUzma Jafri, Instagram –  @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastUzma Jafri – Mommying While Muslim website Nava Kavelin – Podcrushed podcastLex Rofeberg – Judaism Unbound podcastCarl Youngblood – Mormon Transhumanist Association websiteSocial Media links for Méli:Website – Talking with God Project LinkedIn – Meli SolomonFacebook – Meli Solomon Transcript:  Follow the podcast!The Living Our Beliefs podcast offers a place to learn about other religions and faith practices. When you hear about how observant Christians, Jews and Muslims live their faith, new ideas and questions arise:  Is your way similar or different?  Is there an idea or practice that you want to explore?  Understanding how other people live opens your mind and heart to new people you meet. Comments?  Questions? Email  Méli at – info@talkingwithgodproject.org The Living Our Beliefs podcast is part of the Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org/

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/23/24), Hank discusses the false belief that reincarnation is taught in the Bible.Hank also answers the following questions:What can you tell me about the Baha'i faith? Charlie - Buffalo, NY (4:14)Who is Melchizedek? Alfonso - Modesto, CA (6:20)What are your thoughts on the Great Tribulation? Kathy - Pierce, NE (15:13)How do we reconcile the fossil record with the creation account of Genesis? Steve - Fort Worth, TX (19:52)

Mr Milo Tauveve and his family converted to Baha'i Faith in the 1970's in Samoa. He spoke to SBS Samoan about banishment and rejection from his village and how his faith sustains and nourishes his everyday life as a migrant in Sydney, Australia.

For the United Nations itself, the big event during the UN General Assembly was the Summit of the Future. This was a two-day event that kicked off UNGA and led to the adoption of a document known as the Pact for the Future. This pact contains a suite of proposals for reforms to the UN and the broader multilateral system. Negotiations had been taking place line by line for months, and last week it was finally gaveled into being, adopted by consensus. Joining me to discuss what happened at the Summit of the Future, including some of the key outcomes, is Daniel Perell, Representative to the United Nations for the Baha'i International Community, and someone who has been following and participating in the Summit of the Future process very closely. If you want to learn some of the significant results of the Summit of the Future and what comes next, this episode is for you.  This episode is produced in partnership with the Baha'i International Community, an NGO that represents the worldwide Baha'i community at the UN and other international forums, where it emphasizes that recognizing humanity's interconnectedness is key to a shared global future."

We had the pleasure of spending a Sunday at the Baha'i temple in Mona Vale and chatting to these amazing young people from the band Manifold.

Step eleven of AA is not about praying for anything to be fixed, it's about praying for self knowledge and the qualities we need to execute that knowledge. It's about perhaps changing the way we pray, how we view God's will, and just taking the time to contemplate your life even if you don't believe in God.    Key Takeaways:    [3:52] Step eleven of AA  [7:56] A calculating mind vs a contemplative mind  [9:04] The five big human issues [11:46] Going to church as a child and Western bias  [15:24] Praying not for an internal desire, but as an order from religion  [18:53] Letting go of what I think is right and what I think I need to do [19:48] Who is doing the praying? How are you praying?  [21:17] I have to stop being an ‘all or nothing' thinker  [22:44] Prayer requires you to see your inner self and stop battling it so much [27:31] There's no preaching that every person needs AA  [30:46] Finding something bigger than yourself and contemplating  [34:35] Why I changed the way I pray  [36:36] Praying didn't get me what I want  [38:32] My favorite Baha'i prayer  [42:33] My understanding of God has changed  [44:06] You can't say what God's will is   [47:24] Traditions nine, ten, and eleven  Resources:   Breathing Underwater     Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation