Next Step #608: Insurance against anxiety and uncertainty: Kobe Bryant reflections and inspirational losses. One more time with Caine and Abel: Crushing the carnivore/vegetarian debate. Rejection and understanding.
Arno Babajanian Armenian Rhapsody
Kobe Bryant
WD168 #2
East of Eden by Steinbeck
Cover: MB Forest 2016
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Next Step #607: Rev. Martin Luther King and the message of non violence: Connecting to St. Vartan (451) and the Velvet Revolution (2018). Meeting with Rev. James Lewis – “The Non-Violence or Black Church Movement.” Distractions from the comics to the comix, from the Grammy to the Super Bowl. A validation of Armodoxy and the Armodoxy playbook from the most obvious places.
Shirley Ceasar, “God will take care of you”
Rev. Dr. James Lawson
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. “Last Christmas Sermon”
King’s Sermon Audio
Fr. Vazken’s 1998 MLK Sermon
Gus and the Train
Nicene Creed
Cover: “Distraction” 2008 V. Movsesian, Brazil
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Next Step #606: “Prayers for the President” opens a discussion about fanaticism. The Old Testament and the most severe curses of the Bible: Jesus’ radical approach. Fanaticism – fear and warnings about literalism. Martin Luther King Jr. an “extremest for love” in the footsteps of Jesus.
Epiphany by The Piano Guys
Dr. King interview by Alex Haley in Playboy (1965)
Psalm 109
Kellyanne Conway’s Husband / Trump & Evangelicals
MLK Nobel Peace Prize Speech
MLK and Armodoxy; Armenian Christianity Today #38
Next Step #31 – MLK & John the Baptist
Cover: Arizona Solitude 2012 Fr. Vazken
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Next Step #605: The week of Theophany (the RESET button) and the revelation of God from the Armodox perspective. Searching for a permanence in a message that has to remain pertinent and relevant. Emmanuel: God with us – even in the fiery furnace in the song of three. And some of the insanity of greetings: the War and the Golden Globes, Priests and mechanics. Water Blessing at the hospitals and theophany. More…
Spirit – Hayr Mer – Gor Mkhitarian
Shaddrak Mishak Abendego, Louise Armstrong
Kim Kardashian’s wish for Armenian Christmas
Song of the Three (Bible)
Singularity
Dates of Christmas (AC101 #25)
Cover: “Quiver Trees” Bing photo
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Next Step #604: With the new decade, more searches for relevance – finding Faith after Sunday morning and throughout the week. Theophany – a point of singularity for your Faith. The Lion King’s gesture of praise and the blessing for a group on Christmas Eve. Bonhoeffer’s “Cheap Grace” and Christmas gift giving customs. Eighth Day “Milking Maid”. All the things you don’t need to say at Theophany.
Hover State Chamber Choir
VW: The Last Mile
Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Motorcycle in the Smithsonian
Bonhoeffer, “The Cost of Discipleship”
“This is 20/20” Anderson Cooper and Barbara Walter
Cover Photo – Winter, Bing photo
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Next Step #603: Christmas and Christmas Eve: Finding the light of the Christ Child at the manger and in the darkness of life today. (From Christmas Eve homily.) Other topics: St. Stephen, really? New life of old tech. Solstice to Christmas: The Sun/Son experience. Armenian-Hawaiian experience for in-laws.
Pentatonix “Hark the Herald Angels”
Armenian Christmas vs American Christmas
AC101: Christmas
Cover: Coke Reset Blue Screen – 2015 Fr. Vazken
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Next Step #602: A conversation with Sophia Armen that moves from the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide to the fundamental existential issues of life. Listen in as this bright young scholar of ethnic studies, politics and Genocide matters shares insights about the passage of the resolution and the dynamics of protest to effectuate change. The forces of assimilation, discrimination, survival and the challenges for today.
John Bilezikjian Merry Christmas Album
Sophia Armen, L.A. Times
Senator Menendez Breaks Down on Genocide resolution announcement
Fr. Vazken on Advent (AC202)
Fr. Vazken on Christmas (AC101)
FLY – Freedom Loving Youth
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Cover: “Reflections & Boundaries” Fr. Vazken 2019
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Next Step #601: Senate passes Genocide Resolution: bigger miracle than stars in the sky flashing is the change of heart. Puzzled: Looking for Jesus in the crosswords and finding in a Soviet sale of a Shnorhali book? Yes, puzzled. Armenian Patriarch of Turkey elected. Sophia Armen: the “erasure” factor. Moon craters explained: Children’s Memorial thoughts.
Element Band “Spirit of Christmas”
Sophia Armen, L.A. Times
Senate passes Genocide Resolution (unanimously) Menendez
Armenian Patriarch of Turkey Elected
Jesus, Vorti (Son)
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Next Step #600: Standing on the corner of Jerusalem and Pasadena, a conversation between two priests opens a conversation about relevancy in time and space. Religion or Entertainment? XM Radio makes a profound decision for us all. Cannibalizing the past: Reflections at the #600 mark of the Next Step. A BIG Thank You to all our listeners and supporters!
Jethro Tull‘s “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”
Black Friday: John Lennon on TV’s and Peace
Jerusalem Old City
Abp Hovnan Derderian, Stories from Life
Children’s Memorial
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Next Step #599: Thanksgiving edition celebrating emotions and life. No atheists in foxholes or birthing rooms: Miracles in all the right places. Fr. Vazken gets personal as he welcomes the newest member of his family and celebrates the broader picture of life. Jesus’ people: Get ready to get carded. Finally a tear: Discovering the Mother Mary in Let it Be. Thankfulness when flying with angels: No mixed emotions here, only a nice variety. Another meditation for the Advent season.
Komitas 12 pieces for children
Paul McCartney of Mother Mary in Let it Be
Atheists in Foxholes
In His Shoes Toy Drive
Center of Attention: Fr. Vazken & Suzie Interview (Armenian)
Cover: Pomegranates by Sona Smith 2019
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