Rev Richard Burdick Senior Minister of Unity North Atlanta in Atlanta GA & Dr Iraj Khodadoost member of the Baha’i Faith

Intro

Dr. Gail welcomes listeners

Opens with a Quote

Monologue on Peace Brain topic

Introduce guest

Questions for guest and conversation

Thank guest

GL leads a guided Peace Brain Meditation

Dr. Gail says you can find me here & get these services

GL signs off

Outro

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What is Peace Brain?  Peace Brain is the synergistic connection between our mental and emotional bodies – blending the electrical power of the mind with the magnetic force of the heart. 

Listen and explore how to create unity worldwide, as we blend science and metaphysics, open our hearts and minds to the possibilities of Peace on Earth, and create the life we are each destined for.

Featured guests range from angel communicators to zoologists and everything in between. Now here is your host Dr. Gail Lash!

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GAIL: Welcome to The Peace Brain Show! This is your Host, Dr. Gail Lash and I’m happy to have you here today!

Today we have a wonderful story of collaboration and friendship to share, and the powerful topic of interfaith unity to discuss – announcing an event that I hope all of you can attend, if you are in the Atlanta GA area. We will also have our transformative Peace Brain meditation at the end of the show – so be sure to stay tuned!

But first, as always, I want to open the show with a quote. This quote is from ‘Abdu’l-Baha, son of the Founder of the Baha’i Faith:

“Cleanse ye your eyes, so that ye behold no man as different from yourselves. See ye no strangers; rather see all men as friends, for love and unity come hard when ye fix your gaze on otherness. And in this new and wondrous age, the Holy Writings say that we must be at one with every people; that we must see neither harshness nor injustice, neither malevolence, nor hostility, nor hate, but rather turn our eyes toward the heaven of ancient glory. For each of the creatures is a sign of God, and it was by the grace of the Lord and His power that each did step into the world; therefore they are not strangers, but in the family; not aliens, but friends, and to be treated as such.”

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This quote represents unity…. Tourism for peace – what religion is supposed to encourage. The Golden Rule is in every religion.

Today’s show is about unity of humanity, and the commonality between Faiths, and how we can work together to bring a unified peace onto the planet. Today you will hear some examples of how to turn on your Peace Brain, and make world peace actually happen!

Event at Unity North Atlanta – introduce it briefly.

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INTRODUCE GUESTS – Today we have Rev. Richard Burdick, Senior Minister of Unity North Atlanta in Atlanta GA, and Dr. Iraj Khodadoost, member of the Baha’i Faith.

Near the end of the show, prior to our Peace Brain Meditation, we will have Adriana Zeutenhorst present in Spanish an invitation to these upcoming events, with a short summary of the program in Spanish as well.

GUEST BIOS

Rev. Richard Burdick:

Rev. Richard Burdick is the Senior Minister at Unity North Atlanta. As a minister, teacher and musician he is passionate about community building, Interfaith cooperation and trans-denominational spirituality. Richard began his career in church work as a Music and Youth Minister in California and Oregon. These early experiences afforded him access to some of the brightest minds in the New Thought movement and showed him how to bring people into a deeper awareness of their spiritual nature while at the same time how to build growing spiritual communities.

Rev. Burdick brought his love of ministry and community building to Marietta, GA where he became the Assoc. Minister and Music Director for Unity Christ Church. U.C.C. doubled in size under his leadership. Later he was hired as the Youth Minster and Music Director for Unity North Atlanta Church where he tripled the size of the youth program. Here he completed his Licensed Unity Teacher training and was promoted to the position of Asst. Minister. In 2011, Rev. Burdick was contracted to be Unity North’s Spiritual Leader and it has become a growing and thriving ministry under his leadership.

Richard has continued his Unity education over the last 6 years in the Field Licensing Program and was ordained in March of 2017. He values greatly his partnership of 25+ years with his wife Suzie and together they not only serve Unity North but 7 children and 16 grandchildren.

Dr. Iraj Khodadoost:

I have been a Baha'i all my life. 

I was a member of the Teaching and Pioneering Committee for the NSA of Iran in 1960's and early 70's. 

I spent sometime travel-teaching in Nigeria in 1971. 

I have a Master's degree in Accounting and another in Industrial Management. 

My doctorate is in the area of Public Administration with a certificate in Global Policy Studies. 

I was chief accountant and office manager for several multinational firms - 1964 to 1974. 

I taught accounting at several universities (university of Georgia, Southern Missouri State university, and Clemson university) from 1977 until 2006. 

I try to practice the Baha'i principle of "associating with people of all faiths in a spirit of amity and concord" and continue to strengthen my bond of friendship with people of all faiths. 

I has begun teaching two courses at Elm college (an affiliate of the First Methodist Church of Marietta) beginning on 9/11/2018. The two courses are: the Hidden Words of Baha'u'llah and Reflections on the Life of the Spirit (Ruhi Book One).

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QUESTIONS & CONVERSATION:

1. I understand that this collaboration began several years ago. Could you tell us about how this came to be? Start with you, Iraj.

2. Rev Richard – could you expand on this, please?

3. So how did the idea of a Baha’i-focused event at Unity North come about?

4. Why it is important for Unity North Atlanta to promote the Baha’i Faith? What are the similarities between these religious teachings?

5. more to happen in conversation!

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PROGRAM - A JOINT UNITY NORTH/BAHA’I EVENT

Celebrating Our Common Search for Unity in Diversity

Friday, September 28, 2018 at the sanctuary; 7 to 9 pm: Welcome remarks (Richard Burdick & Harold Edwards), prayers, songs, music, video (the Light of the World + Abdu’l-Baha in America), followed with a brief reception

Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Peace Chapel and the Holy Ground Café’: 10:00 am to 6 pm: Each session is composed of prayers, meditation, songs, chants, music (20 minutes) readings and brief discussion by each facilitator (20 minutes); followed with round-table Q & A (20 minutes) + break for refreshments, etc. (15 minutes)

10:15 am: How to know and worship God; the Baha’i perspective;

Facilitator: William Wiley

11:30 am: There is one race; the human race; worshipping the same God;

Facilitator: Vinson Poole

12:30 pm Lunch

2:00 pm: There is one religion that has been progressively revealed to guide us toward Unity and Oneness with God, our heavenly Father, and His Messengers; Facilitator: Joel Smith

3:15 pm: Social Teachings for our time revealed by Baha’u’llah Facilitator: Prosha Nasseh

4:45 pm: World Order of Baha’u’llah; a blueprint for “peace on earth as it is in heaven” as promised two thousand years ago by Jesus Christ; Facilitator: Tahereh Ahdieh

Lunch and refreshments will be provided for the entire session (10 am to 6 pm).

Children Program Coordinator: Golriz Yazdanpanah

Sunday Service, September 30th (9:00 & 11:15 am): The summary of the five events on Saturday will be shared with the entire congregation on Sunday 9/30th with Reverend Richard Burdick presiding inclusive of prayers, songs, a short video (summary of the programs on Saturday) and a brief thank-you remarks.

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So, Iraj and Richard – We are getting close to the end of our time together on this show. What final words of wisdom would you like to share with our listeners today?

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BACK TO GAIL

THANKS GUESTS

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ADRIANA – invitation in Spanish to people to attend, with summary of events to happen this weekend.

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PEACE BRAIN MEDITATION – Let’s go into today’s PB meditation… sit back…

Gail brings audience out of meditation and says this:

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Thanks for tuning in today to The Peace Brain Show! If you would like to connect with us to assist your company or business in creating a Peace Park, where dialogue about peaceful solutions can be held, please go to our website https://tourismforpeace.com or email me at hello@peacebrain.org.

Again, I want to thank my guests, Rev. Richard Burdick and Dr. Iraj Khodadoost.

then Gail ends with:

NOW, Please go forth and activate your Peace Brain, and put YOUR Peace Park on the World Peace Trails map! Many Blessings.

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Thank you for joining us on The Peace Brain Show! Be sure to check out Dr. Gail’s Akashic Records readings, her Peace Master Plans for your business or organization, and her book, “#OptforPeace: 9 Essential Steps To Achieving Peace, Power, and Prosperity”.  

Tune-in to BBS Radio, Station 1 every other Wednesday at 6pm Pacific and 9pm Eastern to The Peace Brain Show for your next installment of wonder, inspiration and practical Peace!

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END Description of Show:

What is Peace Brain? Peace Brain is a term that Dr. Gail Lash created to indicate a peaceful mind, body, spirit and world. Peace Brain is the synergistic connection between our mental and emotional bodies – the blending of the electrical power of the mind with the magnetic force of the heart. We humans cannot exercise our complete capabilities and innate gifts to manifest true Peace On Earth unless our Peace Brain is engaged, with these biological and spiritual centers working as one. Unity through Diversity is the goal.

Topics of Peace span the complete continuum of Science and Spirit – and so does The Peace Brain Show!  Listen and explore scientific and metaphysical concepts related to the human condition, animals and Nature, our relationship to universal energy and implementations of Peace worldwide with your Host, Dr. Gail Lash!

Drawing on her multifaceted background, Dr. Gail features guests who are Zoo and Aquarium leaders, Animal conservation partners, Community facilitators, Social justice organizations promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, National park operators, Metaphysicians, Energy healers, Angel workers, Animal communicators, and much more – all imparting their practical wisdom on how we each can create a world of Peace, Love, Justice and Beauty – manifesting “As Above So Below”.

From this, envision a map of the Earth being populated with “Peace Parks” (markers and practices by these organizations and grassroots individuals) that when linked create Peace Trails around the world!  It is practical; it is powerful; it is possible!

The show is a 55-minute format.  It begins with an opening quote and monologue segment by Dr. Gail, introducing the Peace topic for that show. This is followed by a 35 to 45-minute conversational interview with an amazing guest of note – done in the spirit of friendship, laughter, respect, contemplation and building community.  The show ends with a Peace Brain Meditation, in which Dr. Gail enables you to practice turning on and tuning into your Peace Brain!  Join us!