Keystrokes for Peace and Avoiding the Politician

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Next Step #179 – November 10, 2011

Just back from Blogworld and New Media Expo, the Epostle.net team is renewed and exploring the dimensions of social media today. The pen, several years ago, was mightier than the sword. Today, emails seem passe. How social media and technology are being exploited by the Gospel. Andy Rooney’s passing. Still trust the politicians? A big shift since the 1970’s – how politics “validates” religious leaders; hypocrisy and the crimes we commit. The “boldness” of St. Peter and the Apostles are expressed in the post-resurrection experience, circa Pentecost 33.
Ani’s Bubbles: Lesson’s Through Life’s Stages
“Song of the Genius” by Gor Mkhitarian www.gormusic.com
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Occupied with the Spare Pair

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Next Step #178 – November 3, 2011

The Occupy Movement – temporary problem on the street? Or the true product of injustice? Protesting big business and a tie to the protest led by Jesus.The Next Step is laced with protest – and it looks like we had the spare pair, all along. Thank God for Abp. Shnork and the unknown priest in the Eastern Diocese who wrote the manners and conduct manual in the 1950s. Thank God for the life of the “God generation” and their example of love and responsibility. Is Church a hobby?
Ani’s Bubbles: Grace Explained
Song: Øystein Sevåg’s “Crystal Palace”
Jethro Tull’s Hare Who Lost His Spectacles
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Virtual Reality Check via Christ

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Next Step #177 – October 27, 2011

The Next Step runner gives cause for a metaphysical test which then leads to a reality check. Virtual reality in cases of images, concepts and God are checked by the reality around us. Can God be checked? Christ gives us a sure-fire method of making God real in our lives. Identity check with the Armenian and Christian realities. More on the family as the story of sacrifice unfolds.
Kicking Cancer and Kicking off Team In Her Shoes
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Song: Forever Young by Norah Jones at Apple Steve Jobs Memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFt2KFcZdQ
Ani’s Bubbles: Happy Celebrations at Halloween
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For Marriage and Children Too?

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Next Step #176 – October 20, 2011

The discussion about end times consumes this podcast – but not all about the Rapture! Once again, the headlines discredit the Christian church by throwing the baby out with the bath water. Two Catholicoi land on the North American continent; Marriage is losing and so are the children as modern family life looks beyond the children it produces. Beginnings of a discussion/dialog about the forgotten children.
Story of Stacie Crimm’s sacrifice
Song: “Fire of your Love” by Hover
Ani’s Bubble: Questions for God.
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Surreal Church: So close and Yet so Far Away

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Next Step #175 – October 13, 2011

The Church today is so close and yet so far away. Fr. Vazken gives a view from the 8th floor of the medical building, looking over Little Armenia, watching a Pontiff and the children he visits. The weekly feasts of the Holy Evangelists comes as a reminder to The Gospel and The Mission of the Christian Church. In His Shoes and Armodoxy as expression of that mission today – hear how. (More on the visit of Catholicos Aram in last week’s NS #174)
Music: “Vagharshapati Bar” by Khatchadour Avedissian
Ani’s Bubbles: “The Sparrow at Starbucks”
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All Things Blessed and Blessings

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Next Step #173 – September 29, 2011

The great “blessing mystery” solved! What is a “Blessing”? Fr. Vazken reveals an answer 29 years in the making. Many blessings – including for water-wells and pre-werewolf adolescents. Exploring the nausea that comes with blessings over childbirth. The piece of sand spins inside this oyster to reveal a blessed pearl! Prayers offered for Abortion and Domestic Violence: applying what we have learned from Christ. Lessons for the Christian Church. Next Step reaches its 6th continent.
Music: “Blessings” by Gor Mkhitarian www.gormusic.com
Ani’s Bubbles: May all your prayers be answered
29 Years in the Making: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Declaring What is Evident

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Next Step #172 – September 22, 2011

Twenty years of independence for Armenia gives cause to reflect on “declaring what is self-evident” and how to take the next step to actualize dreams of independence – personally and as an institution. Determining which laws are just and which are unjust. What is God’s law and rules? A reading of the Declaration of Independence and Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Just/unjust laws. Why you won’t see things getting better in the Armenian Church. The role of institutions: maintaining and preserving the status quo. We know the problems – now what’s the solution – When the door opened the first woman deacon entered – its time to do the same. The Centrality of Christ in the Church – if He’s in the church, what is more important outside? If he’s not, everything outside can be more important. Answering the argument and problem of language in the church – here it is!
New podcast – Compass at https://epostle.net
Music: “Mer Hayrenik” – National Anthem of Armenia. Watch video at http://youtu.be/je95_TmJd6s
Ani’s Bubbles: What Cancer Can Do.
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Ecclesiastical-Evolution: Head-Body Coordination

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Next Step #171 – September 16, 2011

“Mush-Rope” is the way to say it. Armenian Orthodoxy in the New World and the New Era: Apologetic with no apology! Allowing evolution to take its course in the church. Coordinating the head and the body – allows us to say YES to Christ’s message of love and hope. Finding faith, hope and life in the 9/11 commemoration – 2011 is the year Easter falls on April 24, and the Holy Cross on September 11 – it’s the year of victory.
Compass – a first look: http://youtu.be/JlJdLLhp51c 
Song: “Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon as performed on 10th anniversary of 9/11: http://youtu.be/eanv5XRjwLg
India Arie – “Intro: Loving” http://www.indiaarie.com/
Questions in Faith – new season kicks off: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/qoff
Fr. Vazken’s speech at 9/11: http://armenianorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/09/911-day-of-remembrance-service-at.html
Prayer for 9/11: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayer-for-10th-anniversary-of-911.html
Ani’s Bubbles – The Heart of a Teacher by Paula Fox
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Remove the Plank and find 9/11 under the Basil

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Next Step #170 – September 8, 2011

The 10th anniversary of the Terror Attacks of 9/11 coincides with the Elevation of the Holy Cross. 10 years of change, of war and opportunities – some seized, some missed. Armodoxy as a challenge to take the Next Step by walking in the shoes of others.  God’s will and evil: Rejecting scapegoating and the silliness of the Christian superiority complex. You are NOT helpless – no Twinkies here! You CAN make a difference in the world and in your life. 9/11 theme: “I refuse to Hate You” Also – answers to some important questions: Can I fight injustice? Does Jesus care who Chaz Bono dances with?
Join us in Burbank on 9/11: http://inhisshoes.org/flyers/911Burbank.jpg
And – some more clues to “Compass” premiering on the Autumnal Equinox. View promo
Music: “I told Jesus” by Roberta Flack
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Working for Purpose & Meaning

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Next Step #169 – September 1, 2011

Labor Day – an opportunity to look for purpose and meaning in our work and our lives. Avoiding the path of distortion. If God is “calling” am I listening? If God is “calling” am I answering? Armenianism beyond Kim and baklava. Premiere of Fall line-up on Epostle.net – including the new “Compass” show. Are the best things in life free?
Anush’s Blog: “Inside the Pomegranate”
9/11 Event: http://inhisshoes.org/flyers/911Burbank.jpg
Song: Alan Hovhaness‘ “Mystic Flute”and “Moon Dance”
Ani’s Bubbles “Juggling Life” by Coca-Cola CEO
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