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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Quakes in the Twilight

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Next Step #72 – October 23, 2009

While getting ready to upgrade to Windows 7 an earthquake and a trip to another dimension divert our attention to better things – mostly of the resurrection kind. Loma Prieta 20 years later; Rod Sterling 50 years later – reflections on the need to look beyond our sufferings and the importance of imagination. Ken’s in trouble this time.
Bubbles by Ani: Butterfly
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A Mission Statement to Love With

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Next Step #71 – October 14, 2009

Reflections from a clergy conference: New issues for a new day – artificial insemination is only the beginning. More on same sex marriages. The ordination of a priest and remembering the heretics. Before you look for the Unified Field Theory, try to find the Mission Statement of the Church; a look at Luke 4 and adopting Jesus’ mission statement as our own. Who are the blind and the poor? Is the answer a pleasant surprise?
Ani’s Bubble’s: A Special Teacher;
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Exercising Exorcism “as viewed through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy”

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Next Step #70 – October 7, 2009

It’s not all about head-spins and vomit, as Fr. Vazken follows up on last week’s report of exorcism. The nature/nurture argument in defining evil and the devil. Where are balances of good and evil in our lives. Bulletin from the Vatican about New Media in the church. A look at spirituality in the world and rising trends. Some personal thoughts on post-Genocide walking in the shoes of others.
Ani’s Bubbles: Sand and Stone
Song of the Day: Shogher Jan performed by Gor Mkhitarian written by Gomidas Vartabed and celebrating the 140th Anniversary of the monk’s birth
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The End is Just a Challenge

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Next Step #69 – September 30, 2009

(viewed through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy) Discussion on absolute morals in light of Roman Polanski’s arrest in Zurich. Overlooking rape? How about Genocide? A quick look at end-time “fright” theology and how it alienates people from some of the true strengths of religious thought. Is Jesus the only way? Here’s an explanation that gives Armodoxy its unique flavor. All these topics and some updates on the growth of the In His Shoes movement and the “epostle” ministry.
Song of the Day: Khorhoort Khorin, Gomidas Vartabed, Strings of Armenia
Ani’s Bubble: The Rose Within
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Simons of our Crosses

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Next Step #68 – September 23, 2009

Part 3 of 3 on the Holy Cross – Looking for help in carrying our crosses and realizing we are the only ones who can climb them in the end. Fr. Vazken uses the story of Jesus’ Crucifixion to guide this meditation about help – Simon – in our sufferings – and finding purpose in a life style that makes us each, Simons of Cyrene. Also: A follow up to an exorcism, becoming a story of faith. A bit about end time theology with a look to the future podcasts as well.
Bubbles – Ani does cow imitations in “That’s not my problem”
Song of the Day: “Saturday and Sunday” by the students of the Vazgenian Seminary at Lake Sevan.
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