A collection of mostly AI generated music, produced by Dr. Duane Varan, with a focus on Bahá’í themes.
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Reporting on major developments and endeavors of the global Bahá’í community.
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En bahá'í-podcastsändning från Stockholm, Sverige
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Ein meeeget spennande podcast Cover art photo provided by Bia Andrade on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@biawashere
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This podcast houses inspiring talks about spirituality by prominent Baha'is. We will post episodes on a weekly basis!
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Conversations with awesome people about faith, art, film, music, spirituality, following one's calling, and life!
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Those who chant Baha'i prayers can add to this podcast or those who like to hear prayers chanted can come to this podcast and hear prayers chanted.
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Podcast by Baha'i Blogcast with Rainn Wilson
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پادکست آئین بهائی به بخش هایی از کتاب آئین بهائی میپردازد که نگرشی کوتاه به تاریخ و تعالیم این آئین است. آئين بهائى در ايران زاده شد و دوران نوزادى و طفوليت را در گهواره آن مرز و بوم طى نمود و پس از آن به کشورهاى همجوار و از اواخر قرن نوزده ميلادى به سرعت به اروپا و آمريکا راه يافت. آموزههاى آئين بهائى متناسب با نيازمندیهاى حال و آينده بشر عرضه شده اند. هسته مرکزى رسالت حضرت بهاءالله، مؤسس اين آئين، همانا وحدت عالم انسانى و استقرار نظمى نوين به جهت تنظيم روابط بين ملل است.
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A song inspired by study of the message of the Universal House of Justice on March 19, 2025 on the role of the Bahá’í home in society building. They lyrics are written by Duane Varan while the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.Dr. Duane Varan által
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In Conversation: Exploring spiritual foundations of equality of women and men
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30:54In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, representatives from the Addis Ababa, Brussels, Cairo, and New York Offices of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) reflected on the advancement of women and the spiritual foundations of equality.Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS) által
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A song that explores the harmful effects of backbiting and defamation highlighting the need for an 'etiquette of expression' where people better regulate their communication. The lyrics are by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.Dr. Duane Varan által
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This song explores the power of the Holy Spirit to transform us and give us capacities we never dreamed of. The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are AI-generated.Dr. Duane Varan által
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An alternative version of the "Society Builders" theme song for the Society Builders podcast series produced and hosted by Duane Varan. The lyrics are written by Duane Varan but the voices, instruments and musical composition are all AI-generated.Dr. Duane Varan által
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This is an alternative version of "The Gift of Fasting" song (episode 12) adopting the bossa nova genre style.Dr. Duane Varan által
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Song about the bounties associated with the Bahá’í fasting season which occurs in the 19 days leading up to the vernal equinox (start of spring), the start of the Bahá’í New Year (usually the fast runs from March 2nd thru March 20th). During this time Baha'is refrain from eating or drinking from sunrise to sunset. The lyrics are original and are ba…
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This is a song created to celebrate the Bahá’í New Year (Naw Ruz). Producing the song was deeply moving for me as I studied and reflected on the Bahá’í Writings about Naw Ruz. Although I haven't included any direct quotes from these Writings, you will see their influence in the lyrics. The second verse was fun - conveying what spring represents (th…
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This was a song I produced at the request of some Malaysian Baha'is who wanted a song celebrating Uncle Yankee Leong, who was the first local person to embrace the Bahá’í Faith in Malaysia. The lyrics are mine but the musical composition, voices and instruments are all AI.Dr. Duane Varan által
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This was a song I produced for a youth conference in Perth in 2024. The chorus builds on a quote from the Universal House of Justice in Ridvan message of 2024: "All must surge, but the youth must soar." It's a message speaking to the power of the youth in bringing about positive social change. The lyrics are mine but the music composition, voices a…
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Song written to celebrate Ayyam-i-ha, the Intercalary days in the Bahá’í calender which is comprised of 19 months of 19 days (the 4-5 days left over each year are the Intercalary days of celebration).Dr. Duane Varan által
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A theme song developed for the 'Ethical Business Building the Future' (EBBF)'s 35th Annual Conference in Istanbul. The chorus includes the theme: Every choice leaves a trace. This is a reference to this quote from the Universal House of Justice: "Every choice a Bahá’í makes�as employee or employer, producer or consumer, borrower or lender, benefact…
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A summary of the key themes explored in episode #36 of the Society Builders podcast series. The song explores four stages of learning in action: Action, Reflection, Consultation and Study and explores how our approaches to analysis should be centered on applying the Creative Word and the methods of science. This is based on a quote from the Univers…
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A song summarizing the theme in episode #35 of the Society Builders podcast series. The song explores how we can unleash human capacity as individuals (through training institutes), as institutions and as communities - facilitating a culture cultivating the limitless potentialities latent in human consciousness.…
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This song featured as a summary of episode #34 in the Society Builders podcast series. It explores the power of agency, empowering participation.Dr. Duane Varan által
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This is the song version of the podcast introduction, sharing the overall rationale associated with the music collection. It invokes a Middle-Eastern flavor to reflect the origins of the Faith, but with a Western musical style.Dr. Duane Varan által
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Introduction (short talk)
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13:20This first episode provides a short talk explaining the background and rationale to the Bahá’í Tunes podcast. It explores the role of AI-generated music and explains the author's aspiration in having individuals and communities use the music in the series freely across community events, social media posts, media productions, performances and the li…
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In Conversation: Contributing to prevalent discourses in Kazakhstan
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22:54In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, Lyazzat Yangaliyeva and Timur Chekparbayev, members of Kazakhstan’s Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs, shared insights from their participation in some of the prevalent discourses in their country over the years, particularly those related to societal harmony.…
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In Conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the discourse on societal harmony
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23:57In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) from offices in Brussels, Cairo, Geneva, and New York explored approaches to building societal harmony amid contemporary challenges. The representatives examined how foundational principles found in the Bahá’í teachings—particularly …
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Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Uzbekistan to society
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20:17In a recent podcast episode from the News Service, Farrukh Rasulov, a member of the Bahá’í Office of Public Affairs of Uzbekistan, explores contributions of the Bahá’ís of that country to social progress over the past decades. The Bahá’í Faith has been present in what is now Uzbekistan since the 19th century, when it was part of the same broader re…
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Insights from the field: Bahá’í Chair examines conditions essential for lasting peace
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24:13In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, Hoda Mahmoudi—holder of the Bahá’í Chair for World Peace at the University of Maryland—discusses the Chair’s distinctive approach to promoting dialogue and understanding and its research with programs on peacebuilding and development.Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS) által
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Insights from the field: Contribution of the Bahá’ís of Iran to the advancement of society
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27:17In the latest podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service, Mina Yazdani—a professor of history at Eastern Kentucky University in the United States—explored the profound contribution of the Bahá’í community in Iran to their society. Dr. Yazdani shared some accounts of these contributions in several areas, including health, agriculture, and ed…
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Insights from the field: Exploring annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies
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20:42A new podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service explores the rich discussion and collaborative spirit that characterized the recent 48th annual conference of the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS) in North America. The conference, held in Atlanta, Georgia, brought together nearly 2,000 participants from diverse fields of study to explore t…
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In Conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the discourse on global governance
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23:17In the latest Bahá’í World News Service podcast episode, two representatives of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC)’s New York Office, Bani Dugal and Liliane Nkunzimana, discussed the BIC’s contributions to the discourse on global governance ahead of the UN Summit of the Future.Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS) által
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In Conversation: Stories from temple dedication in Papua New Guinea
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20:50In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í World News Service, we are transported to the dedication of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Papua New Guinea, hearing firsthand accounts from three participants of the historic occasion.Full story on: news.bahai.org/story/1743/Bahá’í World News Service (BWNS) által
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Insights from the Field: Exploring individual and collective transformation in Kenya
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15:12In this podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service, we hear from Townshend Lihanda, member of the Board of Counsellors in Africa, sharing accounts of individual and collective transformation in Kenya inspired by Bahá’í moral and spiritual education programs. Mr. Lihanda discusses the profound changes occurring within communities where these…
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In Conversation: Podcast explores implications of oneness for the African–European partnership
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27:25Amid increasing challenges and conflict in the world, a growing recognition is emerging of the interdependence of nations. This vital insight is addressed by the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) in international forums, where its contributions highlight that at a fundamental level, humanity is one. In the latest podcast episode of the Bahá’í Wo…
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In Conversation: Exploring the dynamic relations between service and worship
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22:22This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores how worship and service to humanity—two foundational aspects of living a spiritual life—mutually reinforce one another, paving the way to building more peaceful and harmonious communities. Guests of the podcast were among the participants of a recent consultation held at the Bahá’í Wo…
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In conversation: Exploring contributions of the BIC to the betterment of the world
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48:17This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores the history and evolution of the Bahá’í International Community (BIC) over several decades, as well as its present work and contributions to discourses about the future and wellbeing of humanity. Guests of the episode include representatives of some of the BIC’s offices, including in …
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In Conversation: Exploring collective inquiry through Bahá’í studies
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32:59This podcast episode from the Bahá’í World News Service explores the initiatives of the Association for Bahá’í Studies (ABS) in North America that aim to enrich the intellectual life of communities.Selvi Adaikkallam Zabihi, Michael Karlberg, Malik Nash, and Negin Toosi join the News Service from the United States to discuss the ABS’s unique approac…
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In conversation: Building vibrant communities
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16:28During a recent visit to the Bahá’í World Centre, members of Bahá’í communities from various countries joined in conversation with the News Service to explore insights about fostering a pattern of vibrant community life. Guests of the episode included Jorge Guerreiro from Brazil, Nazneen Rowhani from India, Confucius Ikoirere from Papua New Guinea,…
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Insights from the field: Advancing gender equality in India
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20:00During a recent visit to the Bahá’í World Centre, Bhavna Anbarasan, member of the Continental Board of Counsellors for Asia, spoke with the Bahá’í World News Service about how Bahá’í community-building endeavors in the villages of Bihar, India, are giving rise to a new culture of equality. Mrs. Anbarasan explained that the movement toward greater e…
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Insights from the field: Technology, values, and society
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24:28How do we ensure that our values, our aspirations, and our needs are integrated into the design, development, and use of technology? This was among the questions explored by Matt Weinberg, a technologist from the United States, in this podcast episode recorded during a recent gathering at the Bahá’í World Centre on the development of communities.Fu…
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