Tag Archive for: Christianity

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”
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net
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No Death at This Funeral

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Next Step #98 – April 22, 2010

“Let the Dead Bury the Dead” says Jesus to bring our focus back to the empty tomb. Find the power in the message of Christ as Armodoxy gives us a unique view of life with tragedy. Love conquers evil, light overcomes darkness and life transforms death. Insight on how Gomidas Vartabed sang during the Genocide? Walking In His Shoes gives us a chance to do the work of Christ, especially today, in a world overcome by disease, war and famine. In His Shoes Ministries is taking the past, making it relevant today and forging the future.
Music: “Khungi Dzar” sung by Victory Theresa Avedikian (Argentina), “Aerials (hidden track)” by SOAD
Ani’s Bubbles: “He Needed Me” – http://scrubsmag.com/blogs/student-nurse/
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for www.epostle.net
Sponsored by Prof. Nicholas and Janine Economides

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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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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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Cheerleading with the Evangelists

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Next Step #86 – January 28, 2010

Cheerleading may offer hope, but the church and the Christian have the added challenge of adding faith and love to the mixture. Haiti, Conan and Leno, Obama’s State of the Union, are all in this one, as they lead the discussion to the bigger question of evangelization. Fr. Vazken traces the history of proclaiming the Good News, from Apostolic speeches to the printed Bible to New Media. Even some comments from “The Tech Guy” Leo Laporte and a drive-by by Agent 86, Max Smart.
Music: “Today is the Feast of Nativity” by the Junior Choir of the Sts. Sahag & Mesrob Church;
Ani’s Bubbles – The Carpenter’s Glasses;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net

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The Orthodoxy of Dr. King’s Message

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Next Step #84 – January 14, 2010

You don’t need CES or 3D to be enveloped in Christianity, just dare to bring Christ off of the altar and you might dare to call Martin Luther King, orthodox! On the eve of the MLK Retreat, Fr. Vazken looks at the teachings of non-violence by Gandhi, Dr. King and Cesar Chavez and the One who inspired them all. Finding spirituality in the messages of hope. A letter from Paul to the Americans? It’s just a prophet speaking to the times and against hypocrisy – as did St. John the Forerunner. And did someone call Robertson a Christian? The Haitian Earthquake and the In His Shoes response: www.inhisshoes.org
Music: We Shall Overcome, 1963
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for www.epostle.net

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