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Old Church: New Maturity

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Next Step #459: Reclaim reverberates: Is there a possible avalanche of reclamation ahead of us? Armenian flag over Standing Rock – a symbol of solidarity and a pointer to symbols that define us. Six months after leaving a parish: An old church matures in a new way. Opportunities to pray (even for priests) are coming up.  Mechanics of building successful work on any dimension or in any field. Lenten challenge regarding perspective. Brothels and more in this episode.
Gumri – by Kochnak
Reclaim Video
Etchmiadzin in 1915 with Roupen Adalian
Shnorhali’s I Confess with Faith
Handing off Standing Rock Flag
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Lights on in the TZ

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Next Step #451: The Chalcedon and Fahrenheit edition. The “business” of the Church. The three Ecumenical Councils of the Universal Christian Church. AMen to Armenian men Arizona style. Negative diseases: Sifting through the pessimism of Trump’s Inagural Address and the follow up protests. Bizarre moments of jumping state lines. The Optimism that is fueled by pessimism. Distractions, coverings and missing the message of Life: The burden of attention. Focusing and actualizing truth and embracing the good – some practical answers. Man & Money: Treasure & Heart – the money factor in the Church equation. Expansion of Epostle ministry.
Louis Armstrong: That Lucky Old Sun Rolling Around Heaven All Day
Ecumenical Councils
St. Apkar Armenian Church, Scottsdale
Excuses (in Armenian)
RECLAIM conference: www.Embracing-Faith.com
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Orange Color Politics

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Next Step #439: Politics is front and center in this episode as Fr. Vazken visits his childhood church, remembers the ugly politics inside the church and now  on the world stage with US elections in a few days. Social ethics – the importance of self-determination and a rejection of destiny, finding the tools to make our decisions. A metaphysical discussion has political and practical implications and applications in our world today. And no, we don’t serve on the altar!
“Observer” by Gor Mkhitarian
Truman/Dewey picture
Murder at the Altar by Terry Phillips
Catholicos at meetings in New York
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary
Embracing Faith Conference – Save the Date 
Whitewashed tombs
St. James, Los Angeles
USC School of Religion
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Digestive Time

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Next Step #435: It takes time to digest, whether food or ideas, but eventually the body and mind is nurtured. The Bradley Effect in Politics (e.g., Trump or Brexit) and now, as Fr. Vazken connects it, in religion. Using reasoning and logic, and not checking the brain at the door at church. Connecting dots along the way.
Song: “Sari Aghtchik” by Djivan Gasparian
Next Step in Armenia at Domestic Violence Walk
Next Step Domestic Violence Rally in Armenia
AC101 #22 – On the mystical 7th letter of the alphabet
Fareed Zakaria on Political Takes
Bradley Effect
Violence Hurt/Love Conquers Icon
Adam Krikorian, Coach of the Games
Photo: “Chiluly Glass in Tempe” by Fr. Vazken (2013)
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Exercising Exorcism

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Next Step #430: (rebroadcast of episode #70) It’s not all about head-spins and vomit, as Fr. Vazken follows up on reports 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.
Ani’s Bubbles: Sand and Stone
Shogher Jan performed by Gor Mkhitarian written by Gomidas Vartabed
Photo: Alex Grey’s “Life & Death 7 faces”
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Pointers

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Next Step #418: Fr. Vazken points to a couple of examples of activism – one reactive another proactive – both worthy of attention and emulation. At UCSD a racist blurb demands reaction that goes beyond ethnic protectionism. In Van Nuys, a father is honored for life-long activism in the Church. Paths toward peace and becoming the instruments of that peace. The courteous side of atheism and more.
Gor Mkhitarian Passport Album
UCSD – Racist Blurb and Response
Eight Stages of Genocide
Sam Sarkes Boranian
Penn Jillett interview
Photo by Fr. Vazken
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Depth of Spirit

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Next Step #415: When a daughter brings her father’s treasures to Fr. Vazken, it sets the backdrop for three dimensional conversation. Pentecost is the coming of the Holy Spirit which adds depth to the flatness of two dimensional reality making the Church active. The obligation to speak out with the voice.
Sts Sahag Mesrob Children’s Choir & St. Mary Narek Bell Choir
Gor Mkhitarian “Passport” Debut
Dekmejian Speech
Photo: Depth of Spirit by Fr. Vazken (2011)
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Inside Logical Margins

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Next Step #413: From a lecture by Prof. Hrair Dekmejian, some thoughts on the prospect for strength and peace in Karabagh – taping into the Christianity the “Artsakh way.”  Finding the miracle: “the Epicenter of that Miracle is the Church.” No holding punches here.  Also the business of the church as an institution with function. Ascension Day Miracle: Survival with the 3rd person. Debut of the new Gor Mkhitarian Album: Passport. Mother’s Day thoughts and Mother Armenia.
“Veradardz” by Gor Mkhitarian
Passport Debut: www.InHisShoes.org
Antonovich Playing Politics (what else?)
Community Forum with Adam Schiff
Photo: Living Testament in Karabagh Museum by Fr. Vazken
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When did we blow it?

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Next Step #406: Meditations at Bach’s St. Matthew’s Passion and on St. Patrick’s day begs the question: When did we lose sight of the goals? Justifying without checks and balances and legitimizing absurd decisions and expenses in the Church. Blow ups: Easter eggs and peeps. The poor and the suffering in the shadows of the church today: do they differ from those in Jesus’ shadow 2000 years ago? The impossibility of internal evaluation in the Church with the risk of damaging institutional-preservation. This is a pre-Holy week meditation for the Church and each individual believer.
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Unicorn by Irish Rovers
Lark Musical Society
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
Police Car chase ends in Glendale
St. Patrick story from Christopher Nyerges
Photo: Easter Sunrise Service at Hollywood Bowl, 2003 by Fr. Vazken
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Peace through Hell

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Next Step #405: Jesus preaching in Hell? (I Peter 3) An Armodoxy Revelation finds the answers in prayers by St. Nersess Shnorhali. Also in this episode: the Seven Hours of worship in the church. The democratic nature of the church: How conducive is the church structure to creativity and expression. Canons and rules for the Church in exile and under oppression.
Luys i Luso  (Album available on Amazon)
Jesus Preaching in Hell
Etchmiadzin Spiritual Council
HH Vazken I – Window Dedication
Dr Harry Hagopian – Democracy of the Armenian Church
Democracy in Caucuses
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