A Story of Light

Luke Slott
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A Story of Light

Hi there, I'm Luke Slott from Dublin. Throughout my life as a musician, I've always loved sharing the stories behind my songs. In this podcast, I focus on sharing stories from the history of the Bahá'í Faith, my main source of creative inspiration. Hope you enjoy these Stories of Light!

  1. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 20: The Passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

    After a lifetime of ceaseless effort for the good of others, 'Abdu'l-Bahá passed away in the early hours of November 28, 1921. "In the land that we know as the Holy Land, in all its turbulent history of the last two thousand years, there had never been an event which could unite all its inhabitants of diverse faiths and origins and purposes, in a single expression of thought and feeling, as did the passing of 'Abdu'l-Bahá." - Hasan Balyuzi, 'Abdu'l-Bahá, p.453Support the show

    36 min

  2. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 19: The Divine Plan

    With World War I erupting around Him, 'Abdu'l-Bahá pens His Divine Plan, a series of Tablets outlining the necessary steps to bring His Father's vision of universal peace into being.Support the show

    21 min

  3. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 18: The Travels of 'Abdu'l-Bahá

    With the Báb's remains safely laid to rest and the Ottoman Empire collapsing, 'Abdu'l-Bahá sets out on a three-year journey to bring His Father's message to the people of Egypt, Europe and America. Support the show

    19 min

  4. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 17: The Báb is Laid to Rest

    'Abdu'l-Bahá takes up one of the momentous tasks given to Him by His Father - to bring the remains of the Báb - hidden for sixty years - from Persian to the Holy Land and lay them to rest on Mount Carmel.Support the show

    17 min

  5. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 16: Fire in the West

    The first Western Bahá'í pilgrims travel from Europe and America to the Holy Land to meet 'Abdu'l-Bahá in person.Support the show

    22 min

  6. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 15: Rebellion

    History repeats itself as 'Abdu'l-Bahá's younger brother, Mírzá Muhammad 'Alí, is consumed with envy for the special position granted to 'Abdu'l-Bahá by their Father. A campaign of slander ensues, reaching all the way to the Sultan. Support the show

    25 min

  7. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 14: Apple of Mine Eye

    In His Will and Testament, Bahá'u'lláh appoints 'Abdu'l-Bahá as the Head of His Faith and the Centre of His Covenant - a safeguard to protect the Bahá'í community from sectarian division. Support the show

    21 min

  8. 04/17/2021

    A Story of Light Ep. 13: The Sun of Bahá has set

    'Abdu'l-Bahá, now revered by the people of 'Akká as 'the Master', purchases a house outside the city for His Father to live in peace. A visiting professor from Cambridge University shares his account of his interview with Bahá'u'lláh shortly before His passing.Support the show

    20 min
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About

Hi there, I'm Luke Slott from Dublin. Throughout my life as a musician, I've always loved sharing the stories behind my songs. In this podcast, I focus on sharing stories from the history of the Bahá'í Faith, my main source of creative inspiration. Hope you enjoy these Stories of Light!

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  • Creator
    Luke Slott
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 A Story of Light
  • Show Website
    A Story of Light

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