Injuries in the Machine

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Next Step #244 – February 7, 2013

Vartan & Ghevont – lessons for a priest in turmoil about the mission and the church and his place in a church plagued by challenges. Fr. Vazken gives a personal account of reconciling the tangible with the abstract idea of the Kingdom – are we part of the machine? Have you hugged your priest lately? The “dz” in yoghurt should have made it. Purging the system of toxins during Lent through epostle.net
Pomegranate Seeds by Anush: Looking Inward for Lent 
Song: Wonderous Crowning by Hover Armenian Chamber Choir
Sun Sash – Vartan
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No Knocks for Structure

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Next Step #243 – January 31, 2013

A new Patriarch in Jerusalem, Chris Brown at the Glendale Armenian Church, and two ladies want a baptism without a godfather – It’s time for some structure! It’s easy to find dirt under the grass, but Fr. Vazken discusses the greenness of the grass this new day. Why the Church and how it helps to get the message of eternity out to the people.
Anush’s Pomegranate – “Church & State”
Song: “Nor Yerk” by Mariam Matossian
Jerusalem Patriarch Elected – coverage and commentary by Dr. Harry Hagopian
A new Armenian Patriarch in Jerusalem: what does it mean?
The Haghpat Monastary in Armenia
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On a Stone or a Gospel: Celebrating Sacrifice

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Blubrry player!Next Step #242 – January 24, 2013

Been to the Mountain-top and back: the In His Shoes Mission celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at its 10th annual retreat. This transforming event is viewed from a few different vantage points as Fr Vazken reflects on the program. Guest: Linda Zadoian from Compass. Unraveling the mysteries of a Black Baptist Preacher’s message for the Armenian Orthodox Christian and the Armenian Orthodox Church. Can a First Class Church have 2nd Class Citizens?  How we travel from the First Christian Nation to the Genocide and now to the MLK Retreat.
Breaking News: Archbishop Nourhan Manoogian Elected 97th Patriarch of Jerusalem
Anush’s Pomegranate Seeds: Patience, Perseverance and Faith
Song: Saren Kouga – Arax on the Crossings Album
Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Sun Sash – http://sunsash.blogspot.com/2013/01/sun-sash-danger.html
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Sledders on Calgary Hill – Big Bear, CA

 

Activism during a Weekend for Society

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Blubrry player!Next Step #241 – January 17, 2013

Datev Outreach Coordinator, Anna Gasparian, is in studio for a briefing on a Christ-centered ministry to combat domestic violence through the Armenian Church. This all during a weekend which calls for societal change from the memory of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to President Barack Obama’s second inaugural.  Working to bring sanctity to the family in a holistic manner.
Datev Outreach: http://datevoutreach.org
Anush’s Pomegrante Seeds – “Activism” – I’m not buying apathy!
Song: “White, Brown, Black” by Brownie McGhee
Aaron Schwartz passes away – RSS Feed Codeveloper.
The First time Barack Obama was sworn into office
Kindred Spirits – MLK & John the Baptist
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Fr. Vazken and Anna Gasparian in studio

 

Arriving Totally: Theophany to New Media Expo

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Blubrry player!Next Step #240 – January 10, 2012

Celebrate with Fr. Vazken as he experiments with his new T-Pain Microphone. “Theophany in overdrive” – a review of the holidays beyond the 140 character count. The total & holistic approach of Armodoxy and how the Spirit moves us and moves within the Church. Loving through Understanding=the In His Shoes philosophy. Returning from New Media Expo, a review of show, technology and Suzie’s voice from the back seat of the Mustang! The evolution of the computer – toasters, an appliance and the Church.
Anush’s “Pomegranate Seeds” – An Ordinary Armenian Christmas
Song – Amen Shapat gam Giragi by the Seminarians of the Vazkenian Seminary at Lake Sevan.
Links
Theophany Sermon
In His Shoes – www.inhisshoes.org
T-Pain & Obama
Datev Outreach – www.DatevOutreach.org
Robert Tercek, New Media Expo
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The Third Christmas Story: Theophany

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Next Step #239 – January 3, 2013

Theophany: Celebrating without Categories – Erotic, Filial, Agape – come together at the Asdvadzahaydnootiun = Theophany – God is revealed in Bethlehem, the Jordan – to the Wise Men and Shepherds, but did you hear about the Third Christmas Story by St. John? Check it out in this Orthodox understanding of the Christian message of peace and harmony. Armodoxy as it unfolds. Also – Baptism with a computer? Making 2013 a Year for Dreams!
Song: “New York” by Gor Mkhitarian
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
MLK Retreat – http://inhisshoes.org/MLK/MLK2013registration.html
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Scraping off Barnacles for the New Year

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Next Step #238 – December 27, 2012

Information deliverance shift: videos, art, free-flow, spooky elements, to the written version – the documentation and articulation of the Message. Little Vartan’s question – can you get to heaven without dying? The Psalm – “Lord if you open my lips, I will sing Your praise” or thunderbolts from up on high? Watching “Les Miserables” on the Christmas Day. Revelation of homosexuality and the Church by a senior Armenian clergyman. Scraping off the barnacles reveals a Ship – and finding the VESSEL beneath – it’ll take you on a ride to beyond!
Janine’s blog: http://dailyexegesis.blogspot.com/
Compass #20 with Archbishop Vatche
Sun Sash – www.sunsash.blogspot.com
Song: Auld Lang Syne by Kenny G
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Solstice Bells Ring For the Light

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Next Step #237 – Decemeber 30, 2012

“The Christmas/Solstice Special” Finding the courage to celebrate Christmas after the Sandy Hook (Newtown) Shooting. Ringing the Bells of Etchmiadzin – the new Bethlehem: Fr. Vazken celebrates the Solstice and life after the end of the Mayan Calendar. Obama’s mention of Jesus comes after the silence of the clergy. A Christian response to evil and the challenge to walk In His Shoes as Christ did. The date of Christmas that is beyond the Jan 6/Dec 25 debate – in an answer given by St. Gregory the Illuminator.
Links to topics in today’s show:
In His Shoes.org
Karekin I on Etchmiadzin & Bethlehem
Fr. Vazken’s Sermon on Shooting
10 Girls Killed in Afghanistan
President Obama at Sandy Hook Interfaith Service
Today is the Solstice
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
SunSash.blogspot.com
Song: The Light by Gor Mkhitarian
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The Dreaming Church

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Next Step #236 – December 13, 2012

When the Church refuses to let you dream, it’s missing the Call of Christ – the ultimate dreamer. Reject the stifling Church: A series of events in Fr. Vazken’s life push him to this interesting development of ideas about dreams and reality.  A shake up to realize the Mission of the Church, the Function of the Priest and the Purpose in life is in dreaming and allowing God’s blessings. In this episode – Blood pressure goes DOWN in church and UP in church meetings. The gift of the Drummer Boy, Epostle.net is backed up.  Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band +45, Ravi Shankar’s passing. OK, we got it: The third king is Melcon!
Links:
Always With Me Newsletter subscribe: feedback@epostle.net
Sunsash #74 – Accomplishments
Church Attendance & Blood Pressure
“Little Drummer Boy” by Joan Baez
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
12/12/12 to 7/7/7 – Forgiveness: http://7×77.org
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From Kings to Humanity

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Next Step #235 – December 6, 2012

The story of King Apkar in the context of Christ and life today. The WRITINGS of Jesus – to Apkar and the “wish list.” Tradition, Scripture and Church. The escalation of violence in Syria and who will mourn the children of war? The Children’s Memorial Service. A rock is thrown from Armenia to Turkey and a message comes back. The Annual Christmas Wish List: unlike any other! Ken is back and Suzie’s not on strike!
Anush’s Pomegranate “Glad Tidings”
Song: Gharabekian & Mondelci – Armenian Chant
Children’s Memorial Service
Sun Sash on Humanity
King Apkar Story
On Sts. Thaddeus & Bartholomew
Engineered by Ken Nalik
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