Baha’is believe in the power of prayer and you’ll find Baha’is and their friends, throughout the world, getting together to pray. This is often referred to as a ‘devotional gathering’ or ‘devotional meeting’, and they happen in diverse settings, whether in cities or villages.
Hello and welcome to the Baha’i Blogcast with me your host, Rainn Wilson.
In this series of podcasts I interview members of the Baha’i Faith and friends from all over the world about their hearts, and minds, and souls, their spiritual journeys, what they’re interested in, and what makes them tick.
In this episode, I interview my good friend, Baha’i actor and filmmaker Justin Baldoni. Among many other things, Justin is currently starring in the hit TV show “Jane the Virgin”, and in this podcast, we talk about being a new dad, personal hardships and putting your trust in God, making videos about death and creating content to be a source of healing, the Shout! app and social media, redefining masculinity, and celebrating birthdays for the homeless.
Naysan is passionate about using the arts and media to explore the teachings of the Baha’i Faith. Back in 2011, Naysan started up the Baha’i Blog project, channeling his experiences in both media and technology companies to help create a hub for Baha’i-inspired content online.
Hello Naysan,
My name is Vytas Reid, I’m in Television working as a Meteorologist in Baltimore. I’ve been a Bahai all my life, and love what your doing here. If there is anything I can do to contribute let me know. Peace!
Hey guys, really enjoying these blogcasts. Inspiring, a reminder that there is a bigger Bahá’í world beyond my local community, creative people and creative and truly useful things going on throughout the world. Please keep these coming.
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Hello Naysan,
My name is Vytas Reid, I’m in Television working as a Meteorologist in Baltimore. I’ve been a Bahai all my life, and love what your doing here. If there is anything I can do to contribute let me know. Peace!
Vytas Reid (July 7, 2016 at 3:45 AM)
Hey guys, really enjoying these blogcasts. Inspiring, a reminder that there is a bigger Bahá’í world beyond my local community, creative people and creative and truly useful things going on throughout the world. Please keep these coming.
dianne berest (July 7, 2016 at 11:52 AM)
Thank you so much Dianne, so glad you like them! Thanks for your feedback too, really appreciate it! 🙂
Naysan Naraqi (July 7, 2016 at 2:07 PM)
Yes, Justin, out of anguish comes growth – it’s all about remembering our humanity, as you say. Great interview, and terrific TED talk, too!
Keith J. Taylor (February 2, 2019 at 4:23 PM)