Fresh Air from Buenos Aires

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Next Step #97 – April 15, 2010

From beautiful Argentina, the Next Step comes with some fresh air – dropping the In His Shoes seeds in a new generation. Taking responsibility for Genocide as children of Genocide, Fr. Vazken expounds on the philosophy of the Next Step. Here is a primer for our ministry laced with examples and stories from a short visit to the South American community in Buenos Aires.  Is there an “answer” to Genocide? And what is the “next step” – all in this remote podcast.
Music: “Amen Hayr Sourp” played by Gagik Gasparyan (www.rgsmusic.com.ar) and Astor Piazzolla “Suite Troileana” as background;
Ani’s bubbles: “Simple Truths of Service”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net;
Episode Sponsored by Janet Kinosian;
Special thanks to Jorge Tossounian in Argentina.

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Post Easter Focus Adjustment

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Next Step #96 – April 8, 2010

A Post-Easter walk around the Armenian Church locally, and the Christian Church globally. Making the Good News of the Empty Tomb a way of life. Correcting our outlook with a focus on the intention of what Easter and our faith is all about. More possibilities of a virtual church as In His Shoes goes to the Southern Hemisphere.
Song: Bingyol by Zulal;
Ani’s Bubbles “Island Rescue”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net;
Sponsored by Professor Nicholas and Janine Economides.

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Easter – Beginnings for Faith, Hope and Love

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Next Step #95 – April 1, 2010

Holy Week Edition, looking at our Lenten Journey, culminating with the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Tribute to Jesus Christ Superstar at age 40 – how the questions are just as important as the answers. Abp. Tiran’s admonition to not discount reason. The Jehovah’s Witness target the Armenian community in Los Angeles. Here arises our challenge to REACT to the EMPTY TOMB by making Easter a celebration of Faith, Hope and Love alive in our lives every day. No April Fools jokes today!
Music: “Der Voghormya” – Focused Vision;
Ani’s Bubbles – Nothing can separate us from God.
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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The New Media Lent is Just Beginning

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Next Step #94- March 25, 2010

Using the New Media to bring the message of God’s Kingdom to the world. End of Lent reflections about the Ministry – the Lenten Journey podcasts and the ability to create virtual communities of God. Fr. Vazken discusses the thought process in creating the vision for the “epostle’s net.” Networking with the Samaritan Group (after health care debate). An overview of Holy Week in the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Ani’s Bubbles: “Matter of Perspective”;
Song: “Gakavik” by Datevik;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net

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Menu for the Second Coming

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Next Step #93: A very “Meaty” podcast for the Lenten Season. Exploring the Second Coming of Christ – the Armodoxy way! A clip from the televangelist’s infomercial will make you believe you’ve tuned in to Saturday Night Live. But don’t despair – there is hope on the horizon – not for $39.95, not even for two payments of $19.95. More on Women in the Church as a listener shares her frustration and Fr. Vazken calls for a serious look at participation in the Armenian Church.
Links:
Janine’s Blog: http://dailyexegesis.blogspot.com
Conference on Women: http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/ecumenical/hes2010.htm
Song: “Day” by Gor Mkhitarian – Order “Spirit” at www.inhisshoes.org
Bubbles by Ani: “Jesus’ visit”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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From Women to Reformation

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Next Step #92 – March 11, 2010

 Beyond women in the church, here’s a look at the possibility of reform, through protest. The story of Seta Simonian – first woman acolyte of the Orthodox Church in America. The World Vision workers martyred in Pakistan are remembered. Letters from listeners and a “Letter to Hitler” all part of this mix. A call to action and reformation dominates the ending.
Song: “Change” by Tracy Chapman;
Bubbles by Ani: “Brothers”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Escape to the Desert, but not from Life

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Next Step #91 – March 4, 2o1o

On Location at the Nevada/Arizona boarder – this message comes from the desert where God has painted the rocks with His artistic style. Drugs, alcohol, the desert and even religion (ala Marx) is escapism, but Jesus approaches the topic via an unusual parable, that of the “Dishonest Steward.” Views of the Grand Canyon and our digital lifestyle gives way to thoughts about immortality – not to be excluded by Sirac (have you heard of this book?). The Chilean earthquake knocks Earth (not Robertson) off of its axis. A visit to the St. Jude Ranch for Children and the groundwork for Fr. Vazken’s vision/dream for unwed mothers and children of domestic violence. Isn’t half of 40 = 20? An explanation for “Michink” – why Wednesday and not Saturday? Pray for us, St. Thaddeus.
Music: “Breeze” by Sonya Varoujian;
Bubbles by Ani “Lunch with God;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Heart Prints

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Next Step #90 – February 25, 2010

Has anyone ever tried Christianity? Karl Marx’s challenge is applied to Christianity. Can the Prodigal answer that challenge? Answers to the questions concerning the Vazkenian Seminary – Find out where and who these people are. Fr. Vazken opens a candid view of the priest during the Lenten season – what are some of his challenges? And a surprise message from the 1200th Century – in St. Nersess Shnorahali’s Ninth Hour of the Havadov Khosdovanim. Finally – the evolution toward the “Next” step. An invitation to join in the Famine Kickoff (epostle.net/broadcast.html)
Music: Datevig “Antzrev Yegav”
Ani’s Bubbles: “Heart Prints”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Expelling the Fairy Tale of Expulsion

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Next Step #89 – February 19, 2010

The causes of sin and usurping God’s power: A different look at Expulsion Sunday. Check out the warning label on some of your OT stories: Religion is not for children. Fairy tales make for good camera, but can scare the kids (and us) to the point of no return. Returning to paradise is a goal beyond the stories. Comments on the expansion of Epostle.net with the NEW DAILY PODCAST: A Lenten Journey. WALKING IN THE SHOES of the people of Darfur and unveiling of this year’s April 24 outreach program.
Music: “Atoms in Motion” by Armen Donelian;
Bubbles by Ani: “Gardening”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Look Out 2012, It’s 2010!

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Next Step #88 – February 11, 2010

Bring it all together BEFORE Lent, in PREPARATION of Lent, to GET THROUGH Lent. We go pre-Mayan Calendar and find the tools for life: Looking at Valentine and Vartanantz, Ghevont, Poon Paregentan, Fat Sunday, Diaruntarach, Candlemas, Easter and even Chinese New Year – this is the year that it all comes together. Don’t delay ’til 2012 to get in on the fun today!
Lenten Resources: Your Lenten Experience; Let’s Give it up for Lent;
Song: Ghapama by Zulal;
Ani’s Bubbles: The Attacking Butterfly;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net

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