Peprone

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #694: Discovering St. Peprone – a relatively unknown saint of the 3rd century, brings a message to the believer and to the world today. Fr. Vazken connects the dots twixt the saint, us and our lives today.
St. Peprone, saint of the Armenian Church
St. Febronia of Nsibus (OCA website)
Febronia icon
Sermon on Cross of Varak
Holy Cross of Varak
Datevik “Listen to My Heart”
Gagavik lyrics
Cover icon
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Apologies Abound

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #693: Apologetics is the intellectual defense of the truth of the Christian religion, usually considered a branch of theology, by definition. Justifying what is beyond understanding and the challenge to communicate ideas, despite differences of opinions, is this next step. Expressions of His Holiness Karekin II to the Conference on Freedom and Peace in Holy Etchmiadzin.
Conference on Freedom and Peace in Etchmiadzin
HH Karekin II address to the Conference on Peace
Text of Address
Christian Apologetics
Tiger and the Donkey story
David Benoit Freedom at Midnight
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Post 911 & Tech

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #692: Dinah Washington sang “What a difference a day makes” … here we are 20 years times 365 of those days, a world touched by terror and by advances in technology. Implications for our lives, identity, and for our Faith. Kilobytes to Terabytes… California’s election process and the role of organized religion in delivering the product. What product?
911 Memorial
911 Memorial in lights
911 20 years later
California’s Recall Election
Armenian Christianity Today: Disasters
What a Wonderful Life
What a Difference a Day Makes
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Blessed Memory

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #691: The passing of Fr. Maghakia Amerian, of blessed memory, and the loss for the Church. Reflection on this young priest who tragically succumbed to COVID-19 and the legacy he leaves behind. Keeping hope alive when hope seems hopeless, when the bright star goes out. The Church, the numbers: a look at some of the sociological issues pressing against the Armenian Church, esp. in America.
Shoghakat TV eulogy of Fr. Maghakia
Fr. Maghakia: a personal reflection
A praying tribute
Fr. Maghakia sings Kilikia
WD168 this week
Labor Day Message
Cover: Window in Armenia 2009
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Oxi-Oxy

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #690: Oxymorons given to contemplation, reveal more than the meaning of a phrase or idea, but a look at incongruous and seemingly conflicting ideas. Take a stab and take some time, from the polecat perfumed to some basics in Christianity, a call beyond the child (I Cor 13)
Samples
“Now that’s Rich”
“Cheap Grace” Bonhoeffer
“Cost of Discipleship“, Bonhoeffer
Charlie Watts passing
Rolling Stones
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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The Evolving Face

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #689: The evolving face of the Afghani girl from the 1985 National Geographic cover to the women clinging to the last vestiges of hope as Afghanistan turns to Taliban rule and braces for the changes ahead. From obedience to equal partnership: the evolving face of Armenian Church matrimony. Abandoning apologetics for a frank look, time differences and the handmaid’s warning.
The Afghan Girl (NG1985)
Jesus on the Tower of Soloam
Problem of Evil during Genocide by Fr. Vazken
Handmaid’s Tale
WD168 this week
Sarah Skinazi
Global Divas: Voices from Women of the World
Female politicians risking everything in Afghanistan
IRC Help Link
Cover credit: Afghan women fear ‘dark’ future, loss of rights as Taliban make gains – Lana Marketing
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Eco-reform

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #688: What will it take? Whether it’s the pandemic asking for us to vaccinate, or global warming begging us to take care of our planet, the choice is ours. What will it take to react? Code Red is here. Dr. Seuss tried 50 years ago with The Lorax and today voices beckons us. Pope Francis on reform, evangelization and proselytism, and an invite to all. From Santa Clara to the Silicon Valley: Arbor Day in San Jose.
United Nations on Environment
Pope Francis August 3, 2021 Video
AC101 on Grapeblessing
The Lorax warned us 50 years ago
Lakou Mizik new album
Lakou Mizik mix
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Changing Lens

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Next Step with Fr. Vazken #687: An interview with Ani Shahinian, candidate in History and Theology at the University of Oxford. Hear her articulate the teachings (vadapetutyiun) of the Armenian Church as expressed through a group of doctors of the church. Switching political lens for religious, here is an understanding of identity through Scripture, Culture and Tradition. Shahinian brings energy and knowledge that will inspire the listener to learn more about the amazing Christian Faith of the Armenian Church.
Ani Shahinian
WD168 this week
Komitas: Ten Revelation Artsruni
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Thought Process

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Next Step #686: A thought process that takes you from the reality of war to an answer found in the song of a people. Leaving the neighborhood: Christianity on the border. With Azeri aggression front and center, and a silent world community, Fr. Vazken leads the listener through this short journey, not down a rabbit hole, but to an end with identity nourished along the way. Defining identity through memory. Finding hope
Azeri latest attack
North & South Korea restore hotlines
Olympic Videos
Fiji Rugby Team Singing after winning gold
In His Shoes Mission
Hope for Haiti Now
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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Testing 1-2-3-4

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Next Step #685: Testing God: from a dialogue with the Pharisees to walking maskless, we try our best to stump Him. Matrimonial scriptures: another look at Matthew 19. Words matter: when the wrong words are used to baptize this priest, it affects every other sacrament administered to him and to those to whom he ministers.
Pope Francis restrictions on Latin Mass. Wine and forgiveness.
Invalid words for baptism invalidates priest
Our Weekly Bread – interview with Fr. Vazken
Highland Revolution – Gregjam
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org
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