Expelling the Myth, Literary

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Next Step #300 – March 6, 2014

In this episode: Finding a language in beauty – let’s create, sing and dance. Thanks UCLA Dancers – it’s much better than the Genocide talk. Learning to use the myths – it’s Expulsion Sunday, so let’s expel the myth. On the Road to Healing – a flow of ideas. Suicide and the evolution of our understanding of compassion: for who is the funeral? Fr. McKenzie and Fr. Vazken meet at the grave of Eleanor Rigby.
Song: “Petrvar” by Inga & Anush
UCLA Armenian Dance Group
NPR on revolving around the Earth
Road to Recovery – Lenten Journey
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St. Vartan: Battlefield Arizona

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Next Step #299 – February 27, 2014

St. Vartan’s battle is one that gets defined in 2014 as we react to religious intolerance. Fr. Vazken brings home the message in this timely and relevant broadcast. Homosexuality and the tolerance of Christ – as we are all one in Christ – it’s a believe or not statement. Looking for parody and the folk songs to open the dialogue about change and revolution. Watch out debutantes! The power of language along with a quick run to Guitar Center with Gor – all in this episode.
Song: “Sassoun” by Hovhaness Badalian
Lenten Journey: https://epostle.net/lent/ 
Lenten Page: http://armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/index.html
Armodoxy Blog
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A Time for Balance

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Next Step #297 – February 13, 2014

Better than bonfires, here’s an approach to Candlemass “Diaruntarch” that challenges the listener to meditate and make the presentation a connection to Faith today. On the power of love while feeding the homeless.
Song: “Turn, Turn, Turn” by Mary Hopkins
Pilgrimage to Armenia & Ararat 
Homeless Feed at Ascensia
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Evolving to a Better Creation

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Next Step #296 – February 6, 2014

With some needles sticking out of his arms, Fr. Vazken shares the ancient Faith with nurses, and takes a look at the Creation/Evolution debate which is tragically being taken in a literal format (Nye vs. Hem). No worries: he’s not drugged. This is about understanding metaphor and respecting science. It’s about evolving to a better form of Creation. It’s about creating an Evolution which accounts for all of us. More on “managing the fulcrum” – the untapped power of Christianity in our lives. Also – stories of 50 years ago, the Beatles, Dad and Seeroon – all in this Next Step.
Song: “Besame Mucho” by the Beatles
Debate Nye vs. Hem on NPR
The Debate on YouTube
Seeroon Darer
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Midwinter Blues

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Next Step #295 – January 30, 2014

A midwinter look at the week. Stories from Datev Outreach – celebrating the first anniversary and discovering the evolutionary process of thought and belief. Peter walking down the beach and us in his shoes, we find an uncomfortable comfort regarding sexuality. Explore with Fr. Vazken in this session of the Next Step.
Song: “Es Kisher Loosnyag Kisher” – Datevik
Datevik at the Eastern Diocese
Song: “Dogs of Midwinter” by Jethro Tull
Datev Outreach
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Las Vegas Jackpot: You be the judge

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Next Step #294 – January 23, 2014

A trip to Las Vegas yields a jackpot that Fr. Vazken shares with the listeners in this episode. Topics: The liberating message of Jesus Christ; Understanding the worship life of Orthodoxy – the distribution of the Savior Jesus Christ through the Holy Eucharist; The Business Plan for the Church, Lessons from a Catholic broadcaster: ships and rafts. Getting a fisheye at the raffle. Mary & Martha at the Church. Be a winner too!
Song: Armenian Mirror by Gor Mkhitarian
Sermon in Las Vegas
Inside the Pomegranate #28 
Catholic Channel on Satellite Radio
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Discovering Tremendous Treasures: A talk with Hratch Tchilingirian

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Next Step #293 – January 16, 2014

A candid conversation with Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian about the church, relevancy and focusing on the basics – faith, hope and love. Tchilingirian shares insights from experiences in London as well as from a life in the Armenian Church. Filtering out the “noise,” the quest for meaning, and the soldier/army metaphor are part of this discussion. Also – some thoughts on Martin Luther King Jr., as a minister of the Gospel.
Song: Armen Chakmakian, “Enchantress”
Hratch Tchilingiran
Martin Luther King & St. John the Baptist
Fr. Vazken’s Comments at Ecumenical Gathering
Videos from UK Armenian Diocese
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Xi: Voice from the Breathless

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Next Step #292 – January 9, 2014

Fr. Vazken reflects on the magical power of life at the time of death from the funeral and final consecration of Fr. Hovhanness of Blessed Memory. Listen in and hear the voice that comes from the Breathless but Consecrated Body of the Priest. A look at the priesthood as a Calling that is ON 24/7. Christianity in the Soviet atheist state. Also, on selecting a Godfather for the Blessing of Water.
Song: “Homeland” by Sonya Varoujian
Shiraz Yeghiazarian
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Riding Ahead with No Fears

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Next Step #291 – January 2, 2014

The New Year kicks off with a wild and fun ride through some fun places. Put on your head-gear, fasten your seat belt and drop the fear. In this episode Fr. Vazken takes the listener on a car ride with a clear windshield and a small rear view mirror. A great way to start the New Year and New Life as is the message of Theophany – GOD revealed among us. Not for the weak at heart (but the Rose Parade softens it up a bit).
Songs: Bambir: Auld Lang Syne
Datevik
Rose Parade
George Skelton: Mandela & Deukmejian
IHS – Darfur Divesting
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Crying Jesus & the New You

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Next Step #290 – December 26, 2013

At the live-nativity, Jesus cries and cries. Beyond the reference to his humanity, Fr. Vazken challenges the listener to explore levels of comfort (or discomfort) in listening to a message of Christmas. Herein is a message for the Church, one which may not be too well received or heard? What’s the New Year without a New You? Finding the new you in the new year. Also a review of the Christmas outreach programs.
Song: Zulal’s “Chouree bes yegah; kamu bes antzah”
Toy Drive 2013
St. Peter Mihran Tatiossian Blankets of love Project
Christmas Eve at St. Peter
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