New Years Eve – Decade End

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Next Step #82 – December 31, 2009

The New Year’s Eve Edition. Use this sound track as a “Dick Clark replacement” as we reflect on the year and the aught decade. Remember the Y2K scare? Living in post-9/11 society and the changes we’ve endured. What about life before podcasts? The Advent passage Luke 19 unfolds into a lesson on the uses of money and the problem of wealth. Why do the rich get richer and the poor poorer? Didn’t you think Jesus wrote the story of Robin Hood? Try a look at values. A wish for the New Year – to take the risks and move the “Epostle” dream forward. Bonus: Fr. Vazken reveals Pasadena’s deal with God!
The staff says “Merry Christmas” – www.epostle.net
Song: “Nor Yerk” by Mariam Matossian (www.mariammatossian.com)
Ani’s Bubbles: Pumpkins, Carrots and Coffee
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Christmas Eve: Finding Hope in the Manger

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Next Step #81 – December 24, 2009

The Christmas Eve Edition – Looking and finding hope in the manger. Why “In His Shoes” is a way of life and how “respect” is the predecessor of love. The Christ child is a revelation of faith, hope and love – concisely placed in the manger for us all. Why January 6? Why December 25? And then finding Christ beyond the manger. Reflections of the newly deceased Fr. Kourken Mouradian – from Khorvirab to Glendale.
Song: “Christmas Song” by Jethro Tull
Silent Night by Sarah McLachlan from Wintersong Album
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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Solstice Celebration: Light, Love and Life

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Next Step #80 – December 17, 2009

Winter Solstice Edition – Celebrating Love, Light and Life – The Birth of the Son and the Birth of the Sun are looked at through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy. Children’s memorial: never letting these precious lives be forgotten, in real and concrete expressions. Shall we stop dreaming and imagining PEACE, now that Obama has given an excuse for violence? A look at Christmas shopping: WWJWFHB? And how an 8 year old changed his Christmas from getting to giving (to the homeless). This is a podcast in a series of Advent messages with a very fresh and unique flavor.
Linked info at:
Forgiveness: www.7×77.org;
Nataline Sarkisyan: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/;
Vahagn Setian: http://vahagnfoundation.org/;
Compassionate Friends: www.compassionatefriends.org;
In His Shoes: www.InHisShoes.org
Ani’s Bubble – A Child Explains God
Song: Gor Mkhitarian’s “About Light”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for www.epostle.net
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Reconciling with Absurdity

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Next Step #79 – December 10, 2009

Reconciling peace and war, love and evil, God and humanity – it’s the Next Step in the Advent journey. A look at Obama receiving the Nobel Peace prize while sending troops to Afghanistan; a murder in Glendale and a Genocide in Sudan – is peace possible without violence? Without war? And what about Bab Walter’s 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009? This Next Step tries to reconcile it all. And what about Jesus’ Wish List for Christmas? If he’s the real “Birthday Boy” – how about a gift for him? A look at the great banquet in Luke 14.
Ani’s Bubbles: What then, Senor?
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
Sponsored by Pomegranateandeye.etsy.com

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Clarity to See Responsibility

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Next Step #78 – December 3, 2009

A look at Jesus’ answer to Evil in the Gospel of Luke 13 as an instruction to shift emphasis from others to ourselves and accept responsibility for our lives. Advent Sunday #2 – is a step closer to introducing meaning to the Christmas season and the value of finding a lasting “Peace on Earth.” It’s got to be more than a Christmas card greeting! Celebs that make it into the cast: Tiger Woods, the Salahis, Fred Claus and much mush (sic) more.
Song of the Day: About Light by Gor Mkhitarian
Bubbles by Ani: A Modern Thanksgiving Prayer
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
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Giving Thanks for Blessings

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Next Step #77 – November 26, 2009

The Thanksgiving and Advent edition of the Next Step. As we wrap up our third season, a time to reflect on the meaning of thanksgiving, while looking at the meaning and purpose of Advent. It’s about getting ready, it’s about facing the message of Love at Christmas.
Song of the Day – “Blessings” by Gor Mkhitarian
Ani’s Bubbles: A Thanksgiving Prayer
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
Sponsored by PredatorCycling.com

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More than a Footnote – Check the Message!

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Next Step #76 – November 19, 2009

Interview with Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Dean of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary (StNersess.edu), Part 2 of 2 – Armenian Church is not a footnote to Christianity; the “Developed Theology of Sacrifice”; the “Radical Message of the Gospel”; How to connect to programs at St. Nersess Seminary. Also in this episode: reflections on St. Andrew, the First Called; Twilight continues with “New Moon” – vampires and the living dead
Song: Gomidas’ Sourp Sourp, with intro by Fr. Findikyan
Ani’s Bubbles: The Pencil
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
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Let’s Give the Footnote a Chance

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Next Step #75 – November 12, 2009

Interview with Fr. Daniel Findikyan (part 1 of 2) – Dean of the St. Nersess Seminary (www.stnersess.edu). Fr. Daniel explains why the Armenian Church is “more than a footnote” in Christendom and World history. What does the Armenian Church have to offer the rest of the world? Here is a candid talk about the centrality of Christianity to Armenian Identity. Also on this cast, Fr. Vazken reflects on Veterans day and the need for a new metaphor, one for peace. A preview of the Advent calendar is coming.
Song: Donavan’s “Universal Soldier”
Ani’s Bubble – Love and Time
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
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Lessons Along the Way

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Next Step #74 – November 5, 2009

A couple of “lessons along the way” from St. Thaddeus I to HH Karekin II, finding a journey toward “raw” Christianity. An holistic look and approach to the Divine Liturgy and spirituality. A biblical link to Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, and it’s not just “Mac 1”. Lessons from the Navy Man: An encounter with Paul Ignatius as well as insights into a life observed through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy.
Song: “Hrashapar” on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of HH Karekin II’s enthronement as Catholicos (from “Arevakal” by Students at Vazkenian Seminary at Lake Sevan)
Ani’s Bubbles: Two Frogs
Produced by: Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
Sponsored by: Predator Cycling

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Hallowed Saints: Under the Masks

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Next Step #73 – October 29, 2009

Halloween through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy, as a challenge to find the saints around us – living with them as they live within us. Under the masks, there’s a self that waits (and needs) to be discovered. A podcast filled with Tricks and Treats.
Song: Gomidas’ Pontifical Wish on 10th Anniversary of Enthronement of HH Karekin II
Ani’s Bubbles: Father and Son
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net
Sponsored by Predator Cycling – www.predatorcycling.com

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