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When Merriment Isn’t There

December 18, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #341: In this pre-Christmas episode the murder of the innocent in Pakistan and the hacking of Sony Picture studio by terrorists is juxtaposed next to the discussion of a “merry” celebration of Christmas . Here Fr. Vazken presents a meaning to “celebrate” in the shadows of tragedies – when the reason for merriment isn’t there! Ornamenting and decorating the Living Tree! Armodoxy & Christmas.
Song – O Come Little Children/We’ll Dress the House by Liz Story
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
Wondering Aloud/Again
Ben Stein on Merry Christmas
Pakistan School Attack
In His Shoes Toy Drive
Grandview Daze Blog by Anna Harmandarian
Daily Exegesis Blog by Janine Economides
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Naughty or Nice Lists

December 11, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #340: Preparing the lists by checking naughty or nice, price lists, budgets and Jesus. Sun streaking cold, an old man wanders lonely. It’s a wonderful life except for a few in 2014 – it all works out. This next step is a Christmas preparatory necessary step you won’t want to miss on the path to Armodoxy. Pen & paper not provided.
Song: Bach’s Jesu Joy of Man’s Desires by John Bilezikjian
In His Shoes Toy Drive
NPR Off Ramp – R.H. Green’s commentary on It’s a Wonderful Life
Luke 14
Grandview Daze Blog by Anna Harmandarian
Daily Exegesis Blog by Janine Economides
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The Broken Man: The Other Side of the Parable

December 4, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

Next Step #339: The Parable from a different angle – fixing up what’s broken in a most powerful way. Also in this episode – Sidney Potier as a Vazken? Pope Francis in Turkey, Ecumenism, The Adventist Hospital.
Song: “Autumn Night” by Komitas Vartabed
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
Doobie Brothers: “Jesus is Just Alright”
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Fellowship: Not on the Drive Thru Menu

November 27, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

November 20, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

November 13, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

November 6, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

October 30, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

October 23, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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

October 16, 2014/0 Comments/in The Next Step

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.
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Song by Franz Bdoyan – Roots of Armenian Jazz
Finding the Pearl
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