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Ask a Baha'i xml feedAsk a Baha'i is a weekly podcast about the Baha'i Faith, produced by Bill Dvorak. The first series is interviews of people telling how and why they became a Baha'i. The next series will be determined by listener response, so please send us feedback! Please note that these are individuals' personal stories and do not represent the Baha'i Faith in any official way.

For more information about the Baha'i Faith, visit the official US Baha'i site or the International Baha'i site.

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Episode 40:Luke Tarr  /podcast/episodes/aab/aab-040.mp3
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:08:54 GMT 

Luke was very young when he learned about the Baha'i Faith


Episode 39:Bill Dvorak 
Fri, 08 May 2009 00:01:36 GMT 

Bill (me) came kicking and screaming to the Baha'i Faith. Getting him to tell his story also involved some kicking and screaming.


Episode 38:Anisa Michaels 
Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:07:23 GMT 

Anisa talks about how she became a Baha'i.


Episode 37:Ron Hamilton 
Wed, 23 Apr 2007 00:10:00 GMT 

Ron Tells how he became a Baha'i.


Episode 36:Reggie Barrow, Part 2 
Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:30:00 GMT 

Part 2 - Reggie is the grandson of Howard Colby Ives; shares his life lessons. He and his family have a long history of service to the Baha'i Faith. Links---http://bahai-library.org/books/portals/, http://bahai-library.org/ives/, http://howard-colby-ives.

Episode 35:Reggie Barrow 
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 21:31:00 GMT 

Part 1 - Reggie is the grandson of Howard Colby Ives; shares his life lessons. He and his family have a long history of service to the Baha'i Faith. Links---http://bahai-library.org/books/portals/, http://bahai-library.org/ives/, http://howard-colby-ives.


Episode 34:Ed Brekke 
Mon, 16 Oct 2007 08:36:00 GMT 

Ed asked God to leave him alone---and God did!! (hint-don't do that)


Episode 33:Why We Are Baha'is 
Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:50:00 GMT 

This is a repost of a documentary style film put together by Ron Frasier of the Emerald Coast Baha'is in Florida. I like it because there is a lot of information here about why various people became and stayed Baha'i. Find Ron's website at: bahaicommunity.org


Episode 32:Morgan Spriggs 
Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:19:00 GMT 

Morgan is a man of many talents. Musician, Physics, Computer Geek and World Traveler. Being an African American Baha'i has provided opportunities to work on race unity both in the USA and Africa.


Episode 31:John Greer 
Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:54:00 GMT 

John Greer talks about his service at the Baha'i World Center in Haifa, Israel. This is a story of personal growth, service and a love story with a happy ending.


Episode 30:Larry Bloomfield 
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:22:00 GMT 

Larry is a broadcast engineer and a practical man but speaks with passion when talking about his experiences as a Baha'i. http://www.Tech-Notes.tv, Larry@Tech-Notes.TV His written of this story is at: http://www.bloomfield-family.org/DAD/Baha'i%20Story/


Episode 29:Duane Troxel 
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:40:00 GMT 

Duane tells his story and gives insights about becoming and being a Baha'i for over 40 years.


Episode 28:Michael and Tammy Eaton Part 2 
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:56:00 GMT 

Michael answers tough questions about his personal beliefs. Happy first anniversary to the "Ask a Baha'i" podcast. Part 2 of 2

Episode 27:Michael and Tammy Eaton Part 1 
Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:22:00 GMT 

Free agent Michael and his Baha'i wife Tammy discuss their beliefs on science and religion. Part 1 of 2


Episode 26:Ron Frazer 2 
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:00:00 GMT 

Ron Frazer reminisces about the mentors and role models who influenced his spiritual growth. Ron is host of the Emerald Coast Baha'i Podcasts.


Episode 25:Richard Francis 
Wed, 09 Aug 2006 08:52:00 GMT 

Richard tells the story of how he became a Baha'i. He runs the excellent website for the Baha'is of Reno at: www.renobahais.org


Episode 24:Ron Frazer 
Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:00:00 GMT 

Ron hosts the popular Emerald Coast Baha'i Podcast. In this episode he talks about how he grew up, his interests and how he became a Baha'i.


Episode 23:Mary Reich 
Wed, Jun 28 2006 22:55:00 GMT 

Mary talks about attending firesides and how she became a Baha'i. She also talks about the dust of aquired knowledge and study circles. You may wish to visit her online bookstore.


Episode 22:Jacki Odess-Gillett 
Tues, Jun 06 2006 07:41:00 GMT 

This is a repost from the podcast "A Baha'i Perspective". Jacki Odess-Gillett tells her story of living in a commune for 8 years before finding the Baha'i Faith. This story is so good I decided to repost it. I hope you will listen to this and Warren's other interviews on "A Baha'i Perspective". You can download with this link or subscribe through iTunes. You can email Warren at wog1844@charter.net.


Episode 21:Ron Hershel 
Mon, May 22 2006 06:55:00 GMT 

Raised Jewish, tried TM and had a strange dream before he bacame a Baha'i. Ron Hershel is the author of the lecture series "The Evolution of Human Spirituality". mailto: mister_ehs@yahoo.com


Episode 20:Praveen Selvasekaran 
Tue, May 09 2006 10:02:00 GMT 

Praveen is the host of 'Beautiful World'-The Bahai Inspired Podcast from Bangalore, India. He has just returned from pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Links from Praveen:


Episode 19:Jesus and Me 
Mon, Apr 24 2006 10:18:00 GMT 

This is a repost of a very touching talk by Ron Frazer of "The Emerald Coast Baha'i PodCasts" Please send feedback to Ron panhandlebahais@aol.com or Bill Dvorak billdvorak@mac.com or visit his website at http://www.emeraldcoastbahais.org/


Episode 18:Bob and Bev Bassett 
Fri, Apr 07 2006 09:01:00 GMT 

Babtist? Catholic? Or something else? Bev and Bob Bassett share their experiences looking for a religion that would fit their world view.


Episode 17:Erica Toussaint Part 2 of 2 
Mon, Mar 27 2006 08:27:00 GMT 

"Characterized by an Abiding Sense of Joy". A talk by Erica Toussaint at the 43rd Annual Greenlake Conference, August 2002, Part 2 of 2

Episode 16:Erica Toussaint Part 1 of 2 
Fri, Mar 17 2006 15:47:00 GMT 

"Transforming our Families and Communities" A talk by Erica Toussaint at the 43rd Annual Greenlake Baha'i Conference, August 2002, Part 1 of 2


Episode 15:Kirsten Walker 
Thu, Mar 02 2006 12:48:00 GMT 

Born and raised Baptist, Kirsten Walker finds a new path to her Lord. Trials and difficulties teach her the need for prayer and service.


Episode 14:Shelli Moses 
Thu, Feb 16 2006 21:15:00 GMT 

Some of us find a personal relationship with God through a long process that begins with us first figuring out what we are looking for. This interview begins with Shelli, in a moment of desperation, calling out to God for assistance. This is the rest of the story, and how it affected her family.


Episode 12:Ravi Sinha, Part 2 
Wed, Feb 01 2006 15:21:00 GMT 

Episode 11:Ravi Sinha, Part I 
1/28/2006 8:09 AM 

Ravi wasn't looking for religion when God gave him a wakeup call. This is an incredible story. Please remember that miracles are perceptions for the person who experiences it. True for them but not a source of proof. Part 1 - Hints from God foreshadow Ravi's future. Part 2 - A truly incredible experience at the Shrine of the Bab convinced Ravi to investigate the Baha'i Faith. Part 3 - Ravi is very hard headed. God's hints are now coming through Ravi's 33 month old son. God wins.


Episode 10:AAB-010 Loie Mead, Part III 
Mon, Jan 2 2006 14:05:00 GMT 

Loie explains the Roses Project (http://www.ahad-sed.org/roses/) and the Hmong culture. The last part of the podcast is an appeal to the Portland, Oregon community for tutors/mentors needed to keep this valuable program going. Please listen and please encourage your friends to listen. This is a very special service opportunity to help the Hmong and yourself.

Episode 9:AAB-009 Loie Mead, Part II 
Mon, Jan 2 2006 14:05:00 GMT 

Loie Mead was a teacher and an activist when she heard about the Baha'i Faith. In her experience, declaring her belief in the Baha'i Faith is only one step in her journey of learning to be a Baha'i.

Episode 8:AAB-008 Loie Mead, Part I 
Wed, Dec 21 2005 20:34:00 GMT 

Loie Mead was a teacher and an activist when she heard about the Baha'i Faith. In her experience, declaring her belief in the Baha'i Faith is only one step in her journey of learning to be a Baha'i.


Episode 6:AAB-006 Hasan Cross 
Mon, Dec 5 2005 00:21:00 GMT 

Hasan Cross was raised as a Baha'i. In this interview, he talks about what it means to be an African American Baha'i, the blessings and challenges, as well as the challenges facing everyone today. He also shares some great stories.


Episode 5:AAB-005 Leslie Myers talks about her journey to the Baha'i Faith. 
Thu, 17 Nov 2005 11:39:00 GMT 

How Leslie was first introduced to the Faith by her brother, and some of the things she went through before she declared her belief in Baha'u'llah

Episode 4:AAB-004 Leslie Myers answers some tough questions. 
Sat, 12 Nov 2005 03:46:00 GMT 

Faith Healing, Baptism, Cults, Materialism, Secrecy, Hell, Salvation... Leslie gives great answers to some tough questions.


Episode 3:AAB-003 How Jack Stone Became a Baha'i 
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 06:56:00 GMT 

Jack Stone became a Baha'i as a young adult, more than 30 years ago. This is not only the story of how his heart and mind came to accept Baha'u'llah, but what The Faith has meant in his life.


Episode 2:AAB-002 How Betty Schuster Became a Baha'i 
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 20:50:00 GMT 

In this episode, Bill interviews Betty Schuster, a Baha'i since 1947. Betty talks about finding the Baha'i Faith and what led to her declaration of Faith in Baha'u'llah.


Episode 1:AAB-001 Finding God - Bill & Berje 
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 22:40:00 GMT 

In this episode Berje Barrow and Bill Dvorak talk about what does it mean to have a personal relationship with God. How do you experience God? Also we are discussing a podcast by Leif Hansen at Wonderosity.org about how do you experience spirituallity.