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Communication: Metaphor for Life

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Next Step #559: Communication breakdown and the Opportunity to explore and hope. From the Mars rover to the Pope’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, Fr. Vazken discusses the need for relevance in any relationship and entity, especially the Church. Twists and turns will take you for an interesting and thought provoking discussion about the limits of life when communications break down. Canadian Diocese communicates beyond themselves with “Diversity.” Jesus: the timeless communicator.
Alan Hovhaness “Moon Lullaby” and “Moon Dance”
Harry Hagopian on the Pope’s Visit to the UAE (Epektasis.net)
Mars Rover Opportunity is Dead
NASA says goodbye to Opportunity
Pope Francis in United Arab Emirates
“Diversity” by Armenian Church, Diocese of Canada
Window View of the Armenian Church
My Death by Bedros Tourian
Louise Manoogian Simone passes away
Cover: Head Balloons by Pixabay
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Bringing Jesus into the Church

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Next Step #555: Deflate those balloons and bring Jesus in from the storm – into the church so he can inspire. Martin Luther King: the power of Christ from within the Church. Metaphysical elements of our faith to build on. Lady Gaga: “Do what you want.” Guns in America: Applying the hard concepts of Faith. TED talks filling the void and talking about In His Shoes. Inspired by the Lunar Eclipse – total and the world is a ball!
Udi Hrant
Guns in America: Time Magazine December 2018
TED Radio re: Forgiveness
Total Lunar Eclipse pictures
Lady Gaga & R. Kelly
AC101 on Vestments
Traditional Crossroads
Cover Photo: In from the cold by Fr. Vazken 2018
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Solstice Voice at Christmas

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Next Step #550: When the Sun spoke of the Son and the Solstice celebration. More on technology – with a retro look at mimeograph machines and the Church at the forefront of innovation guided by the need to evangelize. Continuing on paying your way to the Kingdom. Scottish/Armenian connection with 7 joys and 7 wounds. And on a personal note: Easter Resurrection at the time of the Nativity. In His Shoes Christmas Outreach.
Mary had a Baby by Mary Hopkin
In His Shoes Christmas Letter
NPR – Inauguration
Why January 6?
Less dramatically
Seven Wounds of St. Mary Church (Gyumri)
Ring Out Solstice Bells, Jethro Tull
Cover: Solstice Bell at Christmas, Fr. Vazken
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Appealing to Faith: Salvation & Empowerment

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Next Step #540: International Day of the Girl (UN) sets the background for talk about empowerment, women and some of the
misrepresentations in church life. Mer Hooys: education on the road to empowerment. Abrahamic Traditions – the Faith and
the expression of an Imam on Jesus and Mary. A bit more on Aznavour. St. Francis and the blessing of animals
Mass for the Youth, Lusinyan and Nor Dzaghig
A New World: Abrahamic Faiths’ Hope for Salvation
A New World: This week’s presentation
The Imam’s Talk (and where to find the stream this week)
International Day of the Girl
Mer Hooys – House of Hope
Michelle Obama Global Alliance for Education
Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian on Female Deacons in the Armenian Church
Thriving Life Club
St. Francis of Assisi
Librarian’s Day in Armenia
Locomotive Breath (live)
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Protocols and Faith

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Next Step #535: Protocols are used in institutions and in life, but why the resistance in church? Back from Nebraska and the 60th Anniversary of the C-130 Shoot Down. Fr. Vazken shares thoughts and comments with this dedicated group from the US Air Force. Singing the Requiem Hymn in memory of the 17 victims of 1958. A look at the handing off the flag at the grave of fallen service people. Sharing the Faith: Evangelism or Dialogue? Also, topics from the links below:
Saren Kouga, Arax
Last Week’s Next Step (on US Air Force Shoot Down)
Larry Tart’s Message to the 60th Anniversary gathering of the C-130 Shootdown
Piece of the Plane Presented to Fr. Vazken
Sasnashen and the US Air Force Aircraft Shoot Down
Leon Gabrielian Thriving Life Club Podcast
John Lennon Stamp Release
Celebrating with the True Cross of Christ (in New York)
Flag Presentation Protocol
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Kodak Moment No More

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Next Step #500: The New Year kicks off with a look at one of the giants that didn’t make it to 2018. Unable to adapt and slow to accept changes, Kodak presents a prophetic picture as the Spirit of the Future. Fr. Vazken talks about the church, the challenges to the community of believers and a Darwinian understanding of survival. Commitment to the disenfranchised and the circle of Christian understanding.
Ernek Te Ais Nor Tari by Rouben Hakhverdian & Lilit Pipoyan
Kodak Wikipedia article
Celebrity Deaths of 2017
Carl Sagan “Pale Blue Dot” (short video) (book)
Edited News: www.Yahoo.com
MLK Retreat: www.InHisShoes.org/MLK
Photo: “Frogs, Legs & Film” (c)2018 Fr. Vazken Movsesian
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Soft & Hard Resets

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Next Step #496: Time to purge, but is it time for a Factory reset? Fr. Vazken adds an electronic dot to the connection list. No technical experience necessary: this is about our lives and a time for the Church to hit the big Reset button. Defining the “Lazarus” Reset and the cloud as the great equalizer. Jerusalem beyond politics because it’s not “improving people’s lives.” GIGO and troubleshooting life. First Steps: The Sermon on the Mount.
The Wind by Cat Stevens
Soft vs Hard Reset
Fires in Los Angeles
Jerusalem as capital of Israel
Al Franken Resignation
Sermon on the Mount
MLK Retreat 2018: www.InHisShoes.org/mlk
Reclaim 2018: www.embracing-faith.com
Cover photo: Fr Vazken – “Reset Zeked” 2017
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The Direction of Thankfulness

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Next Step #494: Thanksgiving vs Thanksgetting in post-Trump America: When Christ looks at it one way and the Church in another way, with applause. Giving/losing ego for harmony, love and peace. Revelations at two anniversaries: St. John, SF and St. Andrew, Cupertino. Finding the unfiltered Jesus at and with the First-Called Disciple. A thanksgiving look at two parables –  the Rich Fool (Luke 12) and amassing wealth and a Grain of Wheat (John 12). Kosher bacon and McRibs – get your appetite ready for the holiday season. Ethics in a processed world and the “No Exceptions” rule.
Flamenco Duo Bularius
Thank you Very Much by the Scaffolds
Bible Study on Thanksgiving 2017
Kosher Bacon
St. John Armenian Church, San Francisco
St. Andrew Armenian Church, Cupertino
Trump pardons turkey
Cover: Fr. Vazken 2009
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Eclipsed & Reset

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Next Step #481: Post Eclipse Blues: Fr. Vazken returns from Oregon and delves into the spirituality of the solar eclipse. Charlottesville: Political response offers insight into Einsteinian insanity and it ain’t what/who you think. Beyond metaphors, the eclipsed Sun does win in the end.
Compilation of Sun-songs by Ken Nalik
Eclipse 2017
The Voyager Journeys
Bible & the Armenian Church
Time Magazine on Charlottesville
Eclipsing the Eclipse
The Oregonian
Voodoo Donuts
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Connected Destinations

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Next Step #471: Whether it’s a letter from Forest Lawn or a bridge that connects us to something on the other side… where are we going? Completing the 9th year of podcasting, we’re looking at destinations – the ends beyond the means. Forest Lawn: business lessons for the church. Physical decomposition vs. legacy. Irritant issues… women again… can be resolved via evolution. Making room for Jesus by clearing out the ego. Einstein & more…
Komidas’ Pontifical Anthem (no link- it is a digitized blaka)
On the ordination of women in the Armenian Church
Next Step on Women
Window Vol V, No. 3&4
Armenian Church National Meeting in Etchmiadzin
Supreme Spiritual Council
cf. w/Trump Cabinet
Problem of Evil at the Genocide
Bible Study on Forgiveness & Healing
Nahabed Melconian Book Premiere
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