Live from the Lounge: 4th Anniversary

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Next Step #158 – June 16, 2011

The Fourth Anniversary of the Next Step is celebrated “Live at the Lounge” with an open microphone on Suzie, Ani and Ken. Fr. Vazken shares thoughts about technology and ministry in this special edition. Closing thoughts – Fr. Vazken gets personal with thoughts on thanksgiving, humility and true healing. “Ours is not to add days to life, but life to days.” – Dr. M. Garabedian. This is a prelude to the “Next Steps” to come.
Ani’s blog on Scrubs Magazine
“Evangelizing the Digital Continent” – Archbishop José H. Gomez, The Tidings Magazine
Theme Music: Varoujan Movsesian
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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God’s Concert at the Pops

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Next Step #157 – June 8, 2011

Finishing off Year #3 of the Next Step – a look at the “pop theology” in Armodoxy. Twitter’s 140 characters opens an opportunity for articulation; God’s Concert is orchestrated when He’s in charge; Patience.
Geronimo Pratt passes – lessons from the Black Panther leader
Armenios de Córdoba por Darfur: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZAyul28VQ
Music by Gor Mkhitarian “Or” – Purchase SPIRIT Album
Ani’s Graduation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKlb0oinNnk
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Ascension (Hampartzoum) Offensive

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Next Step #156 – June 2, 2011

Forty days after Easter – it’s the feast of Ascension (Hampartzoum). Drop the superstitions and get into gear – a look at Matthew 28:16-20 as a message for then and now. Fr. Vazken looks for inclusion in the 1933 King Kong tribe and the chorus of Anush Opera. Meanwhile – avoid those virgin martinis by taking the Christian Offensive and stopping the numbskulledness.
Music “Miteh” by Shiraz https://www.facebook.com/shiraz.yeghiazarian
“Hele Hele” by Richard Hagopian http://www.traditionalcrossroads.com/shop/category_2/Armenian-Artists.html
“Anush Opera” by Spenderian/Toumanian http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anoush_%28opera%29
Ani’s Bubble – The price of a child
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Finding the Better Jesus

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Next Step #155 – May 26, 2011

Three statements about God:  From Harold Camping’s destructive news of world’s end (5/21/2011), to Serj Tankian’s criticism of organized religion (PTL/PTA) to Oprah’s “Team” (and Jesus), Fr. Vazken explores the understanding of God and the Kingdom of Heaven in the context of Armenian Orthodoxy. Some comments after a pilgrimage to Yettem = Paradise is Heaven on Earth. No need to wait for future times – imagine Jesus as the LOVE equivalent today! Reject the absurdity of what is being taught.
Music “Takvor Gopke” by Inga & Anush; http://www.ingaanush.am/
Ani’s Bubble – “Does it Matter?”
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Moving Mountains before the End of Time

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Next Step #154 – May 19, 2011

The “healing” Gospel of the Armenian Church: Mark 11 is explored in the context of the rites of the Armenian Orthodox Church. (Explained: Mashdotz/Mayr & Hayr Mashdotz) Jesus gives a lesson of mind over matter and the ability to shift off of the physical plane. Mother Teresa is there to follow: “I know God will not give me anything I cannot handle. I just wish He didn’t trust me this much.” End of World predictions for this Saturday, May 21, are you (getting) prepared? Jehovah’s Witness beat Armenian Priest: http://hetq.am/eng/news/1252/
Letter from Eh Wear: www.ehwear.org
Music by John Bilezikjian “Medax Tashginag”
Ani’s Bubble – Positive Attitude.
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Tying Up Water and Other Excuses

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Next Step #153 – May 13, 2011

Christianity beyond the names; Fr. Vazken explores the excuses for covering our guilt as Christians as he looks at the Fast for Darfur; it’s implications and strength in commemorating atrocities. Picking on homosexuality: what Christians must remember before picking up the stone. Balancing good actions with humility. Watch out for Lucy in the Sky! Part 2 of Armodoxy – unravelling the central message of Resurrection. Story from Naseredin Hodja: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/05/are-you-tying-water-with-that-rope.html
Music “Tzidzernag” by Arax from the “Crossing” album: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arax2
Ani’s Bubble – “Three Races”
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Doubts From The Desert Floor

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Next Step #152 – May 5, 2011

From the desert floor broadcasting the message of Armodoxy. Part 1 of an exploration and unraveling of the Armenian Orthodox faith – what is the message under the institution. Will & Kate, Osama’s capture start a discussion of ethics and morals that will continue. Thomas doubted but also got an answer. This is a special edition which starts off a series of Questions in Faith.
Music: “Have a Little Heart” by Melineh Kurdian
Ani’s Bubbles: Sense of a Goose
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Post Easter Victory for Victims

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Next Step #151 – April 28, 2011

Easter celebrations are over, Genocide commemorations have stopped, but the real work of In His Shoes continues in highlighting Resurrection over Crucifixion. Recap and commentary on the Fast for Darfur. Defining the Church as the Sacred Body of Christ, and the overwhelming power of national aspirations. And in the world… Prince William gets married, Obama proves he’s a citizen and Superman denounces his US Citizenship.
Music by Steve Hampar
Ani’s Bubble – Angel Made Quilt.
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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And the Two Shall Meet

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Next Step #150 – April 21, 2011

An Easter Special in complete Armodox Tradition. Life over death, love over hatred, light over darkness, good over evil, Govya Yerousaghem over Ee Verin. April 24 is transformed by the unfailing words of Rev. 21:4 – a day when there will be no more tears. The Power within us. In His Shoes at this junction. Putting on the sandles of Christ; Taking up Christ’s Cross OR Taking Christ up to the Cross?
Join us for Easter Morning Sunrise Service: www.epostle.net/broadcast.html
Ani’s Bubbles – Seeker of Truth
Songs – Govya Yerousaghem by Vazkenian Seminarians at Lake Sevan
Oor es Mayr Eem by Lousine Zakarian
Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
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Working Class Weapons

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Next Step #149 – April 14, 2011

Preparing for the meeting of Light & Darkness – Easter and Armenian Genocide Commemoration – a year in the planning via In His Shoes. Jesus was open to the possibility of learning and the “working class hero” opens our minds. Church/Priest being accessible. Finding a weapon of choice – especially when weapons are the only means of salvation! Here is the Armodox answer to violence – peace is promised and also attainable. Borrowing from our children – what world are we leaving them with? Family life – do you really want others to pray for you? Jerusalem (Govya Yerousaghem) is for victors, the Eternal Jerusalem (Ee Verin Yerousaghem) is consolation for the victims.
FAST for DARFUR: http://inhisshoes.org
Song – Shoghaker Ensemble “Tamir Agha Bar”;
Working Class Hero – John Lennon & Angeghdz Zinvor – Hovhaness Badalian;
Ani’s Bubble – Teachers’ I Cor 13 translation
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