Bahá’í Explorations

Below is a list of all previously recorded presentations.



Keeping the Faith in Uncertain Times

In times of uncertainty and turmoil, it can be challenging to maintain one’s faith and stay grounded in one’s beliefs. This can be especially true for people who hold strong spiritual beliefs, as they may feel particularly vulnerable when faced with circumstances that challenge their worldview. One way to keep the faith during uncertain times […] Read More

Bring thy “ego” to account each day ~ Part II, A Panel Discussion

Join us for “Bring Thy Ego to Account Each Day ~ Part II”, a panel discussion featuring some of our previous speakers and presenters. Together, we’ll explore important questions about the ego, such as what an unchecked ego looks like versus an ego that is regularly brought to account, and why it’s important to bring […] Read More

Bring thy “ego” to account each day ~ Part I

What does an ego that hasn’t been brought to account look like vs an ego that is regularly brought to account?Why is it important that we bring our ego/self to account each day?What does bringing our ego to account look like?These are a few important questions that we’ll be taking a closer look at together. […] Read More

The Baha’i Fast Q&A

The idea for this session is to provide an opportunity for the friends, especially new believers, to ask any questions relating to the Baha’i fasting. Questions pertaining to the spiritual aspect of Fasting but also things pertaining to the physical experience. Read More

Storytelling Sundays #9: Tahirih Part One: Iráq

Welcome to another Baha’i Explorations, episode #139 Storytelling Sundays is a collaboration between the Clearwater Bahá’ís and Violetta Zein, focusing on stories from the history of the Bábí and Bahá’í Faiths from the heroic age and early formative age of the Faith. This week’s Storytelling Sundays #9: Tahirih Part One: Iráq. Storytelling Sundays number 9 […] Read More

Storytelling Sundays #10: Tahirih Part Two: Persia

Welcome to another Baha’i Explorations, episode #140 Storytelling Sundays is a collaboration between the Clearwater Bahá’ís and Violetta Zein, focusing on stories from the history of the Bábí and Bahá’í Faiths from the heroic age and early formative age of the Faith. Storytelling Sundays #10 this Sunday 26 February is Part II on on the […] Read More

Ezekiel – The Hebrew Prophet Speaks Today, Part 1

This program will focus on the role of how the glory of God, Bahá’u’lláh, was featured in Ezekiel’s prophecies.Eileen is an independent scholar of the Hebrew Bible and the Hebrew prophets. She has written the trilogy The Coming of the Glory: How the Hebrew Scriptures Reveal the Plan of God. You are invited to a […] Read More

Four Steps for Figuring Out Prophecy

The Bahá’í Faith emphasizes the harmony of science and religion and therefore, by implication and application, encourages scriptural interpretation that aligns with reason and scientific understanding. When it comes to interpreting scriptural texts, one possible approach is to consider them from three levels: (1) historical-contemporary, (2) history of interpretation, and (3) Bahá’í-focused interpretation. For example, The parable of the city in the Qur’án offers an example where ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and Bahá’u’lláh […] Read More

Abode of Devotion: The story of the Bahá’í Faith in Yazd

Come and learn about the origin of this unique earthen city, a wonder of the world lying between two great deserts. Discover its fascinating and exciting Bahá’í history, and be inspired by its 150 years of overcoming persecution after persecution. Meet the eminent believers that hailed from this ancient city, and be amazed at the […] Read More

The Two Parts of the Religion of God

In the process of reading a wide range of talks and Tablets by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, along with some of the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh and letters of the Guardian, certain themes related to the progressive revelation of the religion of God appeared consistently and with such clarity and convincing logic, that the present compiler felt compelled to […] Read More