2012
Podcast 26: Sacrifice
The Journey West podcast takes a second look at the journey of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá through North America by review the following passage from Shoghi Effendi: Who knows what thoughts flooded the heart of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá as He found Himself the central figure [...]
2012
Podcast 25: Message for Baha’is in the West
In this episode of The Journey West podcast we follow ’Abdu’l-Bahá back to the East coast with a soundtrack by our regular contributor Mitch Doran and end the show with a message for the Baha’i's of the West given by [...]
2012
Education
Out of the more than 200 talks ‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave while in America, dozens were at universities and to academic and higher thought groups. Education was the centerpiece of these talks and numerous other talks He gave at churches, Bahá’í homes and conferences. [...]
2012
Podcast 24: International Peace
This week’s podcast features the story of Thornton Chase, the first American Bahá’í, and his sudden passing in September 1912. Listen to accounts about this occasion as well as poetry written by Mr. Chase. The second segment of the show [...]
Biography: Phoebe Hearst
When I visited the House of Abdullah Pashá in ‘Akká as a pilgrim, I reflected on the importance of that first group of pilgrims from the West who were the guests of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in that beautiful house. It was a [...]
2012
Podcast 23: Scientific Advancement
‘Abdu’l-Bahá gave many public addresses at universities, however His talk at Standford University in October 1912 makes a direct connection between the responsibility of science and its connection to world peace. He also talks openly about His father, Baha’u'llah, a feature [...]
2012
Healing & Good Health
The Master spoke repeatedly about healing and good health. His Talks highlight what is in essence a generous gift of the Divine: Although ill health is one of the unavoidable conditions of man, truly it is hard to bear. The [...]
2012
The Oneness of Religions
Perhaps the most distinctive concept in the Bahá’í Faith is the oneness of religions. This is the principle that clearly provokes thought and awes any audience. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá introduced this concept at almost every public meeting at which He spoke during [...]
2012
Biography: Kanichi Yamamoto
When Kanichi Yamamoto first learned of the Faith of Bahá’u’lláh, he wished to write to the Master and declare to Him his belief but he was concerned that his English was too poor. His spiritual mother—Miss Elizabeth Muther—encouraged him to [...]
2012
The Balkan War and Universal Peace
During the Master’s travel to the West a war was devastating the Balkans. Succinctly, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá commented how war is “the outcome of hostility and hatred between nations and peoples of religion who imitate and adhere to the forms and violate [...]