Extreme, Fanatic and the Good

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Next Step #606: “Prayers for the President” opens a discussion about fanaticism. The Old Testament and the most severe curses of the Bible: Jesus’ radical approach. Fanaticism – fear and warnings about literalism. Martin Luther King Jr. an “extremest for love” in the footsteps of Jesus.
Epiphany by The Piano Guys
Dr. King interview by Alex Haley in Playboy (1965)
Psalm 109
Kellyanne Conway’s Husband / Trump & Evangelicals
MLK Nobel Peace Prize Speech
MLK and Armodoxy; Armenian Christianity Today #38
Next Step #31 – MLK & John the Baptist
Cover: Arizona Solitude 2012 Fr. Vazken
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Permanent and yet Relevant

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Next Step #605: The week of Theophany (the RESET button) and the revelation of God from the Armodox perspective. Searching for a permanence in a message that has to remain pertinent and relevant. Emmanuel: God with us – even in the fiery furnace in the song of three. And some of the insanity of greetings: the War and the Golden Globes, Priests and mechanics. Water Blessing at the hospitals and theophany. More…
Spirit – Hayr Mer – Gor Mkhitarian
Shaddrak Mishak Abendego, Louise Armstrong
Kim Kardashian’s wish for Armenian Christmas
Song of the Three (Bible)
Singularity
Dates of Christmas (AC101 #25)
Cover: “Quiver Trees” Bing photo
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This is 2020

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Next Step #604: With the new decade, more searches for relevance – finding Faith after Sunday morning and throughout the week. Theophany – a point of singularity for your Faith. The Lion King’s gesture of praise and the blessing for a group on Christmas Eve. Bonhoeffer’s “Cheap Grace” and Christmas gift giving customs. Eighth Day “Milking Maid”. All the things you don’t need to say at Theophany.
Hover State Chamber Choir
VW: The Last Mile
Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycle in the Smithsonian
Bonhoeffer, “The Cost of Discipleship”
“This is 20/20” Anderson Cooper and Barbara Walter
Cover Photo – Winter, Bing photo
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Light Reset

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Next Step #603: Christmas and Christmas Eve: Finding the light of the Christ Child at the manger and in the darkness of life today. (From Christmas Eve homily.) Other topics: St. Stephen, really? New life of old tech. Solstice to Christmas: The Sun/Son experience. Armenian-Hawaiian experience for in-laws.
Pentatonix “Hark the Herald Angels”
Armenian Christmas vs American Christmas
AC101: Christmas
Cover: Coke Reset Blue Screen – 2015 Fr. Vazken
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Community, Organization and Change

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Next Step #602: A conversation with Sophia Armen that moves from the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide to the fundamental existential issues of life. Listen in as this bright young scholar of ethnic studies, politics and Genocide matters shares insights about the passage of the resolution and the dynamics of protest to effectuate change. The forces of assimilation, discrimination, survival and the challenges for today.
John Bilezikjian Merry Christmas Album
Sophia Armen, L.A. Times
Senator Menendez Breaks Down on Genocide resolution announcement
Fr. Vazken on Advent (AC202)
Fr. Vazken on Christmas (AC101)
FLY – Freedom Loving Youth
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Cover: “Reflections & Boundaries” Fr. Vazken 2019
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3 Across; 8 Down

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Next Step #601: Senate passes Genocide Resolution: bigger miracle than stars in the sky flashing is the change of heart. Puzzled: Looking for Jesus in the crosswords and finding in a Soviet sale of a Shnorhali book? Yes, puzzled. Armenian Patriarch of Turkey elected. Sophia Armen: the “erasure” factor. Moon craters explained: Children’s Memorial thoughts.
Element Band “Spirit of Christmas”
Sophia Armen, L.A. Times
Senate passes Genocide Resolution (unanimously) Menendez
Armenian Patriarch of Turkey Elected
Jesus, Vorti (Son) 
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Another Corner Conversation

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Next Step #600: Standing on the corner of Jerusalem and Pasadena, a conversation between two priests opens a conversation about relevancy in time and space. Religion or Entertainment? XM Radio makes a profound decision for us all. Cannibalizing the past: Reflections at the #600 mark of the Next Step. A BIG Thank You to all our listeners and supporters!
Jethro Tull‘s “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
Black Friday: John Lennon on TV’s and Peace
Jerusalem Old City
Abp Hovnan Derderian, Stories from Life
Children’s Memorial
Toy Drive Wish List : http://tiny.cc/IHS-wishlist
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Thanksgiving: Both Sides of the Coin

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Next Step #599: Thanksgiving edition celebrating emotions and life. No atheists in foxholes or birthing rooms: Miracles in all the right places. Fr. Vazken gets personal as he welcomes the newest member of his family and celebrates the broader picture of life. Jesus’ people: Get ready to get carded. Finally a tear: Discovering the Mother Mary in Let it Be. Thankfulness when flying with angels: No mixed emotions here, only a nice variety. Another meditation for the Advent season.
Komitas 12 pieces for children
Paul McCartney of Mother Mary in Let it Be
Atheists in Foxholes
In His Shoes Toy Drive
Center of Attention: Fr. Vazken & Suzie Interview (Armenian)
Cover: Pomegranates by Sona Smith 2019
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Advent: Preparing the New Wineskin

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Next Step #598: An unexpected gift at Christmas, wrapped and delivered to your living room. Fresh Christ: New Homes. Changing the habits of old with a fresh approach to Christmas and the Theophany – the Revelation of God – for us. Here is an Advent-primer to use the next 50 days heightening spirituality. Puzzle solved: Why Jesus tells the healed, “Tell know one!” Pope Francis on the plague of fundamentalism. Passing from “tolerance to peace and coexistence” and arriving at the IHS page!
Children’s Lord’s Prayer (Gomidas) – Isabel Bayrakdarian
Pope Francis on Fundamentalism
Priest killed by ISIS
Advent Season Explained
Khatchkar at Sevan Monastery
Cover: Armenia Countryside
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First Risks

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Next Step #597: Being the first brings risks and loneliness. Following up on last week’s up-close-and-personal look, Fr. Vazken focuses on his patron saint. A look at St. Andrew the Disciples who followed Jesus: Lessons on bravery and power. Holy Andranik? More than a general? See if you get it. Don’t need anyone to validate reality. Today: Relinquishing reality to the politicians is the riskiest of all business, but we never learn. Dents on cars: a good sign?
Switched on Bach, Wendy Carlos
Moog Synthesizer
Andrew’s Call: John 1:35-42
Humility & St. Andrew (Sermons from Glendale 2011)
Cover: St. Andrew at Sushi, Artsakh Fr. Vazken 2019
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