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Next Step #264 – June 27, 2013 

The Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriages – put into perspective, in the context of Orthodoxy and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Definitions and laws in the Armodox tradition. In this episode, Fr. Vazken discusses issues of homosexual marriages, unions, family, and the horrifying realities experienced through Datev Outreach, namely domestic violence and “unwanted” children. Also – a look at Armenia – as a pilgrim travels on the CYMA program in contrast to a young seminarian in the Soviet State in 1977.
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Suicide-Domestic Violence victim in Armenia
Anush’s Pomegranate
Song: Mariam Matossian’s “Hayastani Aghchigner”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Millennials and the/are the Youth

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Next Step #263 – June 20, 2013

The perennial question and concern for the youth is explored in view of the Millennials, technology and human search for meaning. Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant look for youth outside of the reality of life, and of course, will never find it outside. Youth are closer than we may realize – just need to look in the right place. Take a Next Step in this direction.
Anush’s “Inside the Pomegranate” Blog launches in a new format as an audio blog. The premiere episode is included in today’s Next Step.
Song: Nina Simone “Ain’t Got No; I Got Life”
Inside the Pomegranate: Remembering Dad
Time Magazine, “The Me Me Me Generation”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Symbiosis: Yokes & Brides in the Armenian Church

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Next Step #261 – June 6, 2013

The symbiotic relationship between man and woman, Church and Christ are revealed during a Glendale wedding. Listen in as Fr. Vazken shares a story within a story. The tragedy of not forgiving and not moving forward – it effects more than you might imagine. Prayers for the graduate coming up.
Song: Sarkis Kazaryan, Rachmaninoff
Anush’s Pomegranate Seed: “What’s Hair Got to Do with It?”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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