Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

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Reporting on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.

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Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS)

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news.bahai.org

Latest episode

Jun 5, 2026

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Episodes

Momentous gathering focuses on Houses of Worship 23.06.2019

The Baha’i World News Service interviewed representatives of Houses of Worship in Chile, India, and Uganda, which can be heard in a two-part podcast. Part one of the podcast, which focuses on the spiritual experiences people are having at Temples, is being published with this article. Part two will be made available in the coming weeks. Read more at news.bahai.org/story/1334/.

Overcoming prejudice through education 12.06.2019

The latest BWNS podcast episode explores how a group of young women helped their community to shed superstitious attitudes that have ostracized women for generations. Read more at news.bahai.org/story/1332/.

In this bicentenary year, remembering the birth of a new Faith 20.05.2019

The latest episode of the Baha’i World News Service podcast focuses on the historic declaration of the Bab. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1328/.

Podcast: Australia, diversity, and the pursuit of social cohesion 28.02.2019

This podcast episode highlights how Baha’is in Australia are employing the power of consultation in advancing discourses on the national stage. Read more on https://news.bahai.org/story/1312/.

Podcast: Advancing a discourse on race unity in the U.S. 14.02.2019

May Lample and P.J. Andrews of the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs talk about the Faith and Race Dialogues, a series of discussions about how religion can contribute to achieving race unity. Music from the podcast is by Lee Rosevere, used under the following Creative Commons license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1310.

Podcast: Why religion is in the spotlight again 27.12.2018

In this podcast, Rachel Bayani from the BIC Brussels Office, Lyazzat Yangaliyeva from Kazakhstan, Arash Fazli from India, and Geoffrey Cameron from Canada discuss the efforts of regional and national Baha’i communities to participate in one particular discourse: the role of religion in society. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1303/.

Podcast: What does it mean to participate in the discourses of society? 03.12.2018

In this podcast, Saba Detweiler from Germany interviews Rachel Bayani from the BIC Brussels Office, Vahid Vahdat from Brazil, and Karl Wightman from the United Kingdom. They discuss the efforts of regional and national Baha’i communities to participate in the discourses of society. Read the story that accompanies this podcast here: https://news.bahai.org/story/1298/.

Podcast: Remembering pioneering environmentalist Richard St. Barbe Baker 06.11.2018

In this edition of the Baha'i World News Service podcast, we hear excerpts from St. Barbe himself describing his inspiration for a lifelong commitment to environmentalism and the Baha'i Faith. Drawn to the Baha’i Faith at a young age, St. Barbe was a visionary environmentalist whose global impact is being revisited through the work of the International Tree Foundation and a new biography by Paul H...

Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 3 14.09.2018

Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Akka was a moment of severe crisis. But is marked the time when he made His weightiest pronouncements to the kings and rulers of His time, laying out the framework for a world civilization. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1284/.

Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 2 31.08.2018

This episode of the Baha’i World News Service podcast focuses on Baha’u’llah’s arrival 150 years ago to the fortress city of Akka and events in the period that immediately followed it. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1282/.

Out of exile, a light to the world — 150th anniversary of Baha’u’llah’s arrival in Holy Land: Part 1 27.08.2018

This episode of the Baha’i World News Service podcast explores the context of Baha’u’llah’s banishment to Akka 150 years ago, as well as His departure from Edirne, Turkey, and the curious history of Akka and Haifa. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1281/.

Podcast: Musical about escaping slavery raises consciousness, inspires conversation and action 20.08.2018

In this edition of the Baha'i World News Service podcast, we hear from the creative team behind the new stage musical Henry Box Brown. The performance is raising consciousness about fundamental Baha’i principles, such as the oneness of humankind, the elimination of all forms of prejudice, and justice. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1280/.

Podcast: Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change: Part 3 07.08.2018

In this podcast episode, Counsellors explore the relationship between worship and service and discuss family life, community, and race unity. This is the third in a series of podcast episodes on community building, spiritual transformation, and social change. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1278/.

Podcast: Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change: Part 2 29.06.2018

In this edition of the Baha'i World News Service podcast, a group of African Counsellors reflect on the experience of Baha’i-inspired organizations by discussing some educational endeavors. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1269/.

Podcast: Counsellors’ conversation on spiritual transformation and social change: Part 1 01.06.2018

Members of the Continental Boards of Counsellors joined in a conversation with the Baha'i World News Service in a podcast about the impact of spiritual and moral education programs offered by the Baha'i community on youth and the communities in which they live. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1264/.

Podcast: A vision of peace: Stories from the Democratic Republic of the Congo 16.01.2018

A process is unfolding in the DRC—one that seeks to build capacity within all people to arise and contribute to the advancement of civilization. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1233/.

Podcast: Hearing "the Divinity in the music": Dizzy Gillespie remembered at 100 06.10.2017

Dizzy Gillespie, who would have turned 100 this month, is remembered as one of the greatest trumpeters of all time. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1204/.

Podcast: A peaceful, persistent response to injustice 21.07.2017

Three decades ago, barred from higher education, the Baha'is of Iran embarked on a remarkable journey to educate their youth. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1181/.

Podcast: Murals as a symbol of solidarity, resilience 04.06.2017

Education is Nor a Crime is a street art campaign to raise awareness for human rights in Iran. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1173/.

Podcast: Distinguished composer casts light on prisoner's poems 17.05.2017

Renowned composer Lasse Thoresen's new work highlights the poetry of Mahvash Sabet, wrongfully imprisoned in Iran for being a Baha'i.

Podcast: 'Luminous, abstract beauty': Artist's impact revisited 16.05.2017

Mark Tobey was an American painted whose influence on art in the twentieth century is being recognized again after many decades.

Podcast: Catalyzing an education revolution 19.03.2017

Brookings Institution highlights Baha'i-inspired program: A recent case study from the Brookings Institution highlights the Baha'i-inspired initiative Sistema de Aprendizaje Tutorial in Latin America. Read more at https://news.bahai.org/story/1155/.

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