Salty Blessings Abound

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Next Step #272 – August 22, 2013

St. Mary’s Assumption Feast was truly a 3M-er: Memorable, Mystical and Magical. Fr. Vazken reflects on the feast which included the blessing of the harvest. A small bowl of rice and flavorful conversation add to a mix about faith. Also in the episode: Myth Busting – the truth about grapeblessing service beyond the Northern Hemisphere.
Song: Krisdos ee Mech – New release of Gomidas Badarak by the Western Diocese
Sermon on Assumption
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Speaking Words of Wisdom

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Next Step #271 – August 15, 2013

Fr. Vazken starts this episode by an attempt at myth-busting grape-blessing with the help of old-Iraqis and the folks down-under. Where this podcast ends up is a true reflection of Armodoxy – taking the essence of the Holy Mother of God, St. Mary, and finding a verse of pop culture that focuses on the importance of Saints in our everyday life. Is this a redirection or dismissal of her virginity? You decide. But before you do, listen to the list of names ascribed to St. Mary, from “Antaram” to “Makrouhi” to “Yerjanik” and find a message that talks to you. Also, a look at the Grape Blessing service; the Armenians were sanctifying food before Kosher became a standard. Don’t miss this special edition of the Next Step.
Song of the Week: “Birth of a Star” by Torkom Saraydarian
Source for Torkom Saraydarian’s Creative Works
What’s missing from the Nicene Creed? Next Step #270
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Missing from the Nicene Creed

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Next Step #270 – August 8, 2013

Discovering a missing element from the Nicene Creed. Is there more than the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and the Church? Listen in as Fr. Vazken finds the missing piece to the puzzle of Orthodoxy and Armodoxy. Balancing the roller-coasters of life – the cries and laughs – with a hug-proposal – how about a week long hug-fest? Beginning the 100th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide with some sanity. Also: In what language do you think? A look from the ghetto.
Song: Khatchadour Avetissian “Djermag Aghavnie” – White Dove
100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Monument Groundbreaking speech by Fr. Vazken
In His Shoes “Leveraging Love”: http://inhisshoes.org
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A Kiss for You: Laughs to Cries and Back Again

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Next Step #269 – August 1, 2013

A lost kiss finds its way to where it belongs. Join Fr. Vazken as mood swings and different life puzzles play into this podcast. A blast from Armenia and a stop at the orphanage for special need children. Armodoxy is the message of Armenian Orthodoxy and there’s no better place to hear it. Pope Francis borrows a page from Armodoxy too.
Song: John Bilezikjian “Art of the Oud”
Fr. Vazken on Same Sex Marriage (Act #10x)
Pope Francis and the Armodox position
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Rediscovering Something Never Lost

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Next Step #268 – July 25, 2013

Starting off with “remarkable” comments by the Roman Pontiff, HH Pope Francis regarding the “flimsy structures” in the Church and buying humbler cars. The authority that comes from sincerity. Medications for dealing with pain – find a natural solution within the Christ. Keeping Faith during Genocide by using symbols and the Rosary to connect us with Mystery.
Song: New Age Armenia by Artur Sedrakian & Albina Hambartzumian
Pope Francis Comments: Buy Only “Humble” Cars
Rwanda Blog: http://dervaz.blogspot.com/ 
Surviving Genocide & the Rosary
Torkom Saraydarian “New Dimensions in Healing”
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No Chosen Lands Either

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Next Step #267 – July 18, 2013

Back from the Holy Land, Fr. Vazken explains the Armodox understanding of chosenness and holiness, along with an explanation of evolutionary reality. No brain-checking in this one. The healing process is furthered and expanded and at the end there is peace.
Song: Nina Nay Nay by Hosharian Brothers
Sun Sash – www.Sunsash.blogspot.com
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Bridges, Tents & Rivers

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Next Step #266 – July 11, 2013 

From Arizona – the “hair cut” dilemma (almost) – connecting dots with a River Runs through it. After analysis, doing it. The Transfiguration – Did you miss the point? You’ll be surprised who else did! A mellow look at some difficult ideas.
Song – “Noubar, Noubar” by Element Band
Inside the Pomegranate
Sun Sash – http://sunsash.blogspot.com/2013/07/sun-sash-late.html
Armodoxy Blog: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/
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Freedom of Possibilities

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Next Step #265 – July 4, 2013

Fourth of July editions with freedom to explore possibilities. Answers to same sex commentary (from last week) – the dimensions of sin, while “plankated.” Epostle at age 5. America and freedom.
Song: America the Beautiful by Keb’ Mo’ 
Last week’s: “Next Step #264”
Inside the Pomegranate with Anush Avejic
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Gateway to the Homeland

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Next Step #264 – June 27, 2013 

The Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriages – put into perspective, in the context of Orthodoxy and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Definitions and laws in the Armodox tradition. In this episode, Fr. Vazken discusses issues of homosexual marriages, unions, family, and the horrifying realities experienced through Datev Outreach, namely domestic violence and “unwanted” children. Also – a look at Armenia – as a pilgrim travels on the CYMA program in contrast to a young seminarian in the Soviet State in 1977.
Links…
Suicide-Domestic Violence victim in Armenia
Anush’s Pomegranate
Song: Mariam Matossian’s “Hayastani Aghchigner”
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Millennials and the/are the Youth

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Next Step #263 – June 20, 2013

The perennial question and concern for the youth is explored in view of the Millennials, technology and human search for meaning. Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant look for youth outside of the reality of life, and of course, will never find it outside. Youth are closer than we may realize – just need to look in the right place. Take a Next Step in this direction.
Anush’s “Inside the Pomegranate” Blog launches in a new format as an audio blog. The premiere episode is included in today’s Next Step.
Song: Nina Simone “Ain’t Got No; I Got Life”
Inside the Pomegranate: Remembering Dad
Time Magazine, “The Me Me Me Generation”
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