Darfur – 20 Trips Later: An Interview with Gabriel Stauring

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Next Step #353: Gabriel Stauring, Founder and Director of iAct, talks about the Genocide in Darfur – 10 years ago and today. Returning from his 20th trip to the refugee camps, he shares his firsthand experiences and insights about the challenges and the prospect of peace. Here, the first Genocides of the 20th and 21st Centuries – Armenia and Darfur – are discussed by Fr. Vazken and Gabriel as a prelude for a live-dialogue across continents and across time. A must listen in preparation for the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, and finding meaning today in the tragedy of yesterday. Also in this episode – the prayer of Narekatzi and a matter of perspective.
Song: Ashkharoums by Arax (Crossing)
Links:
iAct
Stop Genocide Now:
Little Ripples
Narekatzi #41 Discourse
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The Superhero Dilemma: Finding Strength in the Alter Ego

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Next Step #352:  The myth of the Superhero – their powers, vulnerabilities and alter egos. Fr. Vazken looks at the Superman myth during this Lenten Season in relation to our lives. Can Clark Kent provide a remedy for stress. Also the “No” prescription and the QWERTY keyboard explained (Clark Kent at his best).
Song: Five for Fighting – Superman (It’s Not Easy)
Adventures of Superman (1950’s series)
Lenten Journey into the Divine Liturgy
100 Year Journey
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Frankenstein’s Fear

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Next Step #351: In this episode: lessons from science and experience. Trying the new and rising above the fear; Identity definitions; Mourning the past and loss; The “Squandering” Son; the Divine Liturgy beyond reason and words; Armodoxy applications. Personal experiences from the week.
Song: Ani by Ara Gevorgian
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Armenian Identity Movement
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A Walk taken by the Church

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Next Step #350: A first look at the work presented by Dr. Rouben Adalian, “The First Refuge and the Last Defense: The Armenian Church, Etchmiadzin and the Armenian Genocide” and the lessons for today. A new podcast and growing experience: Lenten Journey Into the Divine Liturgy. The man who loved God without knowing our God. More on ministry and Lenten secrets of Armodoxy.
Song: Ara Gevorgian‘s “Moush”
Lenten Journey Into the Divine Liturgy
Dr. Rouben Adalian’s “First Refuge…”
Karen Hazarian Jewelry
Photo: Inside Monastery of Mt. Varak by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Grandview Daze
Daily Exegesis
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Linking Beyond Vartan & the Martyrs

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Next Step #349: The convergence of events on the calendar – astronomical and otherwise – Vartanantz, Ghevontyans, Diaruntarach, Paregentan, Lent and the 100th Anniversary of Genocide –  all come together this year and for this edition of the Next Step. Fr. Vazken shares some personal reflections and primes us for the Lenten Season.
Song “Norahrash” by Louys Vocal Quintet
The Moral Arc
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The Artist and the 100 Year Journey

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Next Step #348: Artist Gregory Beylerian shares his thoughts on the “100 Year Journey” Portal experience (Scheduled for April 15-24 at the Zorayan Museum). The artist discusses with Fr. Vazken the evolution of the project and projections for peace. Topics of Armenian identity, transformation, moving from genocide to peace, consciousness, St. Vartan, connecting to the spirits of the past and living the moment, victory through love and truth. Here is a conversation that is part of a thought process that begins in the heart. Listen in. Also in this episode: the Midwinter, Birthday greetings, Music that lives on through love.
Links from this Show:
Song: “Komitas 1” by Bambir
100 Year Journey
Peace Flag – Click here to participate!
Gregory Beylerian: http://gregorybeylerian.com/
Between Heaven and Earth – A Conversation with His Holiness Karekin I by Giovanni Guaita
Detroit Armenian Program
John Bilezikjian: http://www.dantzrecords.com/
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Digestible Faith

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Next Step #347: After appearing as guest on a call-in talk show, Fr. Vazken reflects about the importance of the questioning; mistaken notions of the Bible; evolving faith. The Church may deliver the food – now can we chew and digest it? Personal references to God – it’s older than Protestants. Story from the fields: the young man who gets a blessing and shares a blessing; Differing forms of greeting a procession; Nina and the piggies; on the Superbowl and the 100 Souls In His Shoes project. It’s a packed show!
Song: Inscence & Peppermints by Strawberry Alarm Clock
On Heaven and Earth by Pope Francis
100 Year Journey
Superbowl XLIX
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Undying Talent: Love

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Next Step #346 JIP: In Memoriam of John Bilezikjian – his music and his talent that lives on, personal reflections by Fr. Vazken. Also, on the theme of Christianity applied and in place through In His Shoes. The reality of Armodoxy today in preparation of the 100th Anniversary of Genocide.
Music by John Bilezikjian: http://www.dantzrecords.com/
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A Voiceless Press Conference with Possibilities of Enlightenment

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Next Step #345: In this episode – a voiceless press conference by the “United Armenian Commemorative Committee”; changing scenarios 100 years after the Armenian Genocide, The bones and relics; Enlightenment at the end.
Song: “Tears” by Private Cat Radio/Hagop Seropian
Martyrs’ Monument Opening Speech by Fr. Vazken
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Announcing the 100 Soles IHS

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Next Step #344: It’s the Centennial of Armodoxy that celebrated out of the horrors of Genocide. A look at religion, terrorism, dignity and satire in the aftermath of the Paris killings. The transition of Jesus from good teacher to savior: The Arabic Gospel of Infancy – Jesus and the children/goats; Apocryphal writings and faith beyond religion. And now the 100 Soles In His Shoes: A Christmas Message for the New Year.
Song: “Mary did you Know?” by Pentatonix
Paris Shooting
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