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Great Reads: Advancing the Oneness of Humanity – The Olympic Games with Kiser Barnes

February 2, 2026, in Audio > Podcasts, by

Great Reads: The George Ronald Podcast is where we get a glimpse into the minds of talented authors to uncover the inspiration behind their works. The podcast series explores the fascinating stories and subjects that shape George Ronald, a publisher with a rich history of promoting diverse voices.

In this episode, Mr Kiser Barnes, a former member of the Universal House of Justice, discusses his book In Advancing the Oneness of Humanity: The Olympic Games and its exploration of how Baha’u’llah’s vision of the unity and oneness of humanity resonates with the spirit of the Olympics.

You can find all the episodes of Great Reads on George Ronald’s website and you can purchase the books discussed from George RonaldBahaibooks.com.au in Australia, and a variety of other book retailers.

Editor’s note: as an Australian publication, we are aware that the word “Aborigine” is used in this episode and we acknowledge that this term is generally perceived as outdated and insensitive.

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Sonjel Vreeland

In her innermost heart, Sonjel is a stay-at-home parent and a bookworm with a maxed out library card but professionally she is a museologist with a background in English Literature. She currently lives on Prince Edward Island, an isle in the shape of a smile on the eastern Canadian coast. Sonjel is a writer who loves to listen to jazz when she's driving at night.
Sonjel Vreeland

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