Entries by Vazken Movsesian

All Things New

  Next Step #29 – December 31, 2008 The New Year’s Eve Edition of The Next Step takes a look at virtual reality as composed by the demise of a household product. Can we hit a rewind button to find out? The Advent season comes to an end with the arrival of Theophany – just […]

Christmas Eve at the Manger

  Next Step # 28- December 24, 2008 The “Christmas Eve” edition of the Next Step, explores the scene at the manger as something greater than its historical components. Drawing on the purest concepts of mathematics, Fr. Vazken makes the case that with Jesus, we find the sick, the hungry, the lame and the suffering […]

Sun makes way for the Son

  Next Step #27 – December 17, 2008 Celebrating Christmas before or after the New Year. Does it matter? To some yes, but from the Armenian Orthodox perspective, it’s one of many trappings that skew us from the Truth. What about the Bible? Did it come from God? Dare we say that there are means […]

The Ox, House, and Wife on Advent

  Next Step #26 – December 10, 2008 On the Great Banquet, or WWJWFHB = (What would Jesus want for his Birthday?) The answer is given in scripture and in this podcast! What were the Jesus “parents” like? We got a glimpse of them in Montrose, of all places. And what a headache they COULD […]

Not a dry eye – 20 years later

Not a dry eye – 20 years later Fr Vazken | 3 Comments | I’ve heard that expression “Not a dry eye in the house” in reference to a performance or speech well delivered. But I thought it was a cliche and an over-exageration of terms. But it came to pass yesterday at the 20th […]

Shaking Christmas Vampires

  Next Step #25 – December 3, 2008 You’ll find this episode filled with “Happy Holiday” cheer, and here’s a hint: it’s not because Fr. Vazken wants to be politically correct! Christmas is coming and with the season of Advent, you’re invited to look within and at how the Christ child is being born around […]

Thanksgiving Meal: Icon of the Holy Eucharist

  Next Step #24 – November 26, 2008 Well he promised and now he delivered! Fr. Vazken presents herein the holistic religion: Armenian Orthodoxy. And the Thanksgiving meal serves as the icon for this holistic expression. This is one of Fr. Vazken’s fundamental teaching points and a must-listen for the neophyte as well as the […]

No Thanks to Cults: Religion Gone Wrong

  Next Step #23 – November 19, 2008 Thanksgiving, Cults, Religion gone bad and much more. As Mr. Potter gives the secrets to financial success in this market, Fr. Vazken instructs about thanksgiving. It is the cornerstone of the faith and the key to lasting love. In this remarkable podcast, you are taken on a […]

Giving a Thanks Blessing

  Next Step #22 – November 12, 2008 Stuffed Turkey, dressing and… Mother Goose? Not quite, but there is so much more to the holiday than the culinary delights that have … how do you say? Given us that je ne sais quoi satisfaction of the the salivary glands. It’s certainly not the addition of […]

Small Steps Lead to Big Dreams

  Next Step #21 – November 5, 2008 Barack Obama is President! A dream comes true. Mines explode in Karabagh ending the dreams of others. Fr. Vazken returns from the Obama campaign trail in Las Vegas and talks about the enduring power of dreams. Jesus tell us, “I tell you the truth, unless a grain […]