Bahá’í Explorations

Below is a list of all previously recorded presentations.



Who was Dr. Josephine Fallscheer-Zürcher, what did she do for the Bahá’í Faith?

– About the Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá to Germany and Austria – Some new findings on Prof. Forel and the Bahá’í Faith

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The Power of Prayer

The collective purpose of man, according to Bahá’u’lláh, is to “carry forward an ever-advancing civilization.” [1] But the purpose of the individual is to know and worship God. Prayer is one of the greatest means for attaining that purpose. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá taught that “Prayer is conversation with God ” and went on to explain that we […]

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The Essential Teachings of the Religion of God

The essential teachings of the Religion of God are referred to in a number of passages of the Baha’i writings and utterances, many of which will be cited in this document. Separate studies are devoted to a)the two kinds of teachings of the Religion of God; b)the secondary teachings of that Religion; c)the human teachings […]

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The Hebrew Prophets of Today – Ezekiel, Part II

Eileen will present Part 2 of her presentation on the prophet Ezekiel. She will focus on Ezekiel’s depiction of Gog and Magog from three points of view: Ezekiel’s presentation; evangelical Christian belief; and the Bahá’í perspective. The ancient narrative will be fleshed out with information from scholars of the Bahá’í Writings, the Book of Revelation, […]

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The Temple of Man Part 2

What is the temple of man? It is our divine inheritance. Our ultimate destiny is to fulfill its potential. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá wrote, “This supreme emblem of God stands first in the order of creation and first in rank, taking precedence over all created things. Witness to it is the Holy Tradition, ‘Before all else, God created […]

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The Temple of Man

What is the temple of man? It is our divine inheritance. Our ultimate destiny is to fulfill its potential. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá wrote, “This supreme emblem of God stands first in the order of creation and first in rank, taking precedence over all created things. Witness to it is the Holy Tradition, ‘Before all else, God created […]

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Erelong will the Ark set sail

Wade Fransson participated in the City of David Archaeological expedition – the site to which David brought the Ark of the Covenant. He’ll discuss Baha’u’llah’s prediction that “Erelong will the Ark set sail” by looking thousands of years backward, as well as looking at the present and future, through the lens of Divine Revelation, as […]

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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 […]

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Stories of Shoghi Effendi and the Guardianship of the Covenant of God

This talk explores the role of the Guardian in the Bahá’í Faith, as well as the importance of the covenant between God and humanity. It also delves into the life and legacy of Shoghi Effendi, the first Guardian of the Bahá’í Faith, including his early life, appointment as Guardian, and impact on the growth and […]

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Storytelling Sundays #13: Mirza Abu’l Fadl – Part 1 of 2

This talk is Part 1 of 2 on the life of Mírzá Abu’l-Fadl, the Father of Virtues, the Father of Knowledge, the most outstanding teacher, apologist and the brightest scholarly mind of the Faith. ❊❊❊❊❊❊ Contents of this video ❊❊❊❊❊❊ 00:00:00 Welcome 00:04:19 Introduction to the talk 00:10:54 Part 1: 1844-1875: Childhood, youth, and studies […]

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