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Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)
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Gender Equality
Youth Engagement
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Reporting on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.

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Latest Episodes

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New two-part podcast explores the largely hidden history of significant Bahá’í contributions to education, governance, and social reform in 19th century Iran.

Participants at the annual ABS conference reflect on how spiritual principles can inform inquiry across diverse fields—from neuroscience to information technology.

The latest podcast episode explores how youth in the US, inspired by spiritual principles, are discovering the joy of serving together for the common good.

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Recent Guests

Shabnam Koyrala Azad
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Andrés Shahidinejad
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Tara Rahm
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Andrea Robinson
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Lev Rickards
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Episode: Insights from the Field: Application of spiritual principles to academic inquiry
Mark Dittmer
Software developer and PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo
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Dr. Ram
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Yasmine Ayman
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Selvi Adekalamzabihi
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Bahá'í World News Service
This host provides updates and insights into the Bahá'í community's developments and initiatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • A Global Perspective on Unity and Progress

    The Bahá’í World News Service Podcast is a remarkable window into the global efforts and initiatives inspired by the Bahá’í Faith. Each episode thoughtfully highlights stories of social transformation, community building, and efforts to promote peace, justice, and unity across diverse regions of the world.

    What makes this podcast especially compelling is its focus on grassroots movements and the spiritual principles that drive them. Whether it’s a community in Africa addressing education challe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahatchettjob
    United States10 months ago
  • Useful but limited

    This podcast is a good source for a small religious community that punches above its weight in terms of impact on the wider world. As one would expect from an official news outlet, it’s rather one-sided reporting, whether talking about the positive contributions Baha’is make or the persecutions they suffer.

    This is a pattern in online reporting about Baha’i— it tends to be by Baha’is themselves, emphasising the positive aspects of their beliefs and practices or it is by Muslim or Christian opp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bilas Peles
    United States2 years ago
  • Stories that stimulate thoughtful conversations

    The BWNS podcast features informative interviews and content related to thought provoking stories from Baha’i communities across the planet. These communities are striving to contribute to meaningful social transformation for a better world, often in collaboration with like-minded individuals and groups. The meritorious aim of sharing these stories is to stimulate thoughtful conversations in a myriad of social spaces around the world. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nematon
    United States9 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the focus on social transformation and community building, noting that the podcast offers insights into the global Bahá'í community's initiatives.
Many listeners emphasize the show's ability to foster thoughtful conversations around gender equality, education, and social justice.
Some reviews point out the potential biases inherent in the reporting, calling for more balanced perspectives while acknowledging the positive contributions highlighted.

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This podcast provides a rich narrative exploring various initiatives and challenges faced by the global Bahá'í community. Each episode often highlights themes related to social transformation, community service, and educational initiatives that illustrate the application of Bahá'í principles in diverse contexts, such as women's rights, youth empowerment, and interfaith dialogue. Unique to this offering, the content is deeply rooted in spiritual principles that aim to foster harmony and unity, making it appealing to listeners interested in social justice, faith-based community building, and grassroots movements for change.

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1. Shabnam Koyrala Azad
2. Andrés Shahidinejad
3. Tara Rahm
4. Andrea Robinson
5. Lev Rickards
6. Mark Dittmer
7. Dr. Ram
8. Yasmine Ayman

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