Fellowship: Not on the Drive Thru Menu

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Next Step #338: The Thanksgiving edition – Fr. Vazken uses the metaphor of the Thanksgiving meal in defining a means of Christian outreach – fellowship – that is necessary for a holistic understanding of Christianity. In this episode – commentary on the In His Shoes feed, Fast Food vs. the big meal at grandma’s house. The story of the magical transformation from despair to hope!
Song: Gor Mkhitarian‘s “Orhnoutiun” off the Spirit Album
Armenian Telethon
Sermon: Comparison Shopping for Blessing
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Happy Thanksgiving from In His Shoes and St. Peter Armenian Church, Glendale

Anthropologically Speaking Identity

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Next Step #337: Interview: From the Netherlands, Rick Adrianns, Doctoral student of Anthropology, shares thoughts on identity, Armenians, music – rabbiz, et al – and culture. Also in this episode – Ferguson gun sales, alternatives to violence, helicopter downing by Azeris.
Song: Nune/Sayat Nova
Armenian Helicopter Shot Down
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Fr. Vazken and Rick Adrianns

Comet Answers; Jesus Questions

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Next Step #336: In this episode: Prelude to Bishop’s Synod; Comet landing; Jesus’ Family? Last Temptation of Christ; New programming; Madagh as an experiment in paying-it-forwarded. Dedicated to the memory of Dn. Harout Mekhjian.
Song: Stargazer by Armen Donelian
Bishop’s Synod Prelude 
Comet Landing
Last Temptation of Christ
Inside the Pomegranate by Anush Avejic
Grandview Daze by Anna Harmandarian
Daily Exegesis by Janine Economides
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Comet Landing

 

Superweird Interstellar Love

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Next Step #335: Rising with Orwell beyond “stale language,” Fr. Vazken uses the metaphors of the “superweird” regarding black holes to challenge a new vocabulary for love, forgiveness and peace. Topics in this episode: “Interstellar” movie; the name “Vazken” and the Catholicos of Blessed Memory; Ani and the Macintosh; Passing-Ray Magliozzi, Maynard suicide.
Song: Gor Mkhitarian‘s “Song Unvisited” on United Fantasies – Exit Ahead
Wired Magazine/Interstellar Black Hole
Interstellar Movie
George Orwell “Politics & the English Language”
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The Learning Walk: Jemaran

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Next Step #334 – October 30, 2014

In this episode: Moondance’s October sky; Assisted suicide from Kevorkian to Maynard, Jemaran – walk & learn; His Holiness Vazken I of blessed memory – a man of principle, character, flexibility and love; Vazken on Vazken; The IHS launch; Halloween and more.
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Song: Lucia Micarelli “Meditation on Thais”
Brittany Maynard’s story
Armenian Christianity Today videos
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Fr. Vazken in Armenia (2009)

Stand Still and Evolve

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Next Step #333: In this episode: Explanation of the “Xi”; Seminarian in Armenia; The lovely Greta and her stamp; The precursor to Uber; Evolution of understanding from childhood understanding to mature feelings; Etchmiadzin is a descriptor and a Mission – Karekin I of Blessed Memory; Domestic Violence awareness.
Song: “Vagharshapati Par” Franz Bdoyan
Etchmiadzin is Mission
They Might be Giants – Istanbul
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Recharged: The Xi of Liktzed

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Next Step #332: Returning from the source of inspiration, Armenia, Fr. Vazken talks about the vortexes and spiritual spaces that recharge the spirit. Discussed: How important are the Authority of Christ and the Legitimacy of the Church in your personal spiritual growth; The misconception of non-Non denominationalism; Evolutionary thoughts toward spirituality; The Why and the Xi; Equality of the Sexes; Sex Education and Educating about Sexuality. Yes – something for everyone, as usual.
#InHisShoes #JesusChrist #ArmenianChurch #Spirituality #Armenia #Sexuality
Song by Franz Bdoyan – Roots of Armenian Jazz
Finding the Pearl
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Unprocessed Thoughts

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Next Step #331: A flow of ideas from Yerevan, Armenia. In a whirlwind trip to Armenia, Fr. Vazken comes with some candid thoughts on the road to development.
#Lunareclipse #Sacredspace #ThePearl #MerHooys #ArmenianChurch #InHisShoes
Song by Looys
TUMO Center for Creative Technologies
I found the pearl
Mer Hooys – House of Hope
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DV Rally in Yerevan

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Next Step #330: ON LOCATION: The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women organizes a rally on the streets of Yerevan, Armenia to raise awareness and pass laws against domestic abuse. A special preliminary listen to uncut/unedited interviews conducted by Fr. Vazken with Coalition organizers Perchuhy and Elvera, and with Tamar from In His Shoes. Issues of Domestic Violence, shame, violence, combating ignorance and more. On the anniversary of Zaruhi Petrosyan’s death.
Song: Gor Mkhitarian’s “Day”
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Women
I found the pearl 
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Tankian & the Perennial Pilgrims

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Next Step #329 – September 25, 2014

A review of Serj Tankian’s and the Lark Musical Society’s “Perennial Pilgrims” Concert by Fr. Vazken: Good and bad coming together in the Orca Symphony and 100 Years. Understanding the plight of humanity through metaphors of love. A look at purity in faith as means by which peace and love move from the theoretical world to the practical.
Song: Serj Tankian’s “Disowned Inc.”
Jethro Tull
Lark Musical Society
100 Year Journey
The Pearl 
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