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Virtual Reality Check via Christ

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Next Step #177 – October 27, 2011

The Next Step runner gives cause for a metaphysical test which then leads to a reality check. Virtual reality in cases of images, concepts and God are checked by the reality around us. Can God be checked? Christ gives us a sure-fire method of making God real in our lives. Identity check with the Armenian and Christian realities. More on the family as the story of sacrifice unfolds.
Kicking Cancer and Kicking off Team In Her Shoes
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Song: Forever Young by Norah Jones at Apple Steve Jobs Memorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdFt2KFcZdQ
Ani’s Bubbles: Happy Celebrations at Halloween
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For Marriage and Children Too?

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Next Step #176 – October 20, 2011

The discussion about end times consumes this podcast – but not all about the Rapture! Once again, the headlines discredit the Christian church by throwing the baby out with the bath water. Two Catholicoi land on the North American continent; Marriage is losing and so are the children as modern family life looks beyond the children it produces. Beginnings of a discussion/dialog about the forgotten children.
Story of Stacie Crimm’s sacrifice
Song: “Fire of your Love” by Hover
Ani’s Bubble: Questions for God.
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Surreal Church: So close and Yet so Far Away

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Next Step #175 – October 13, 2011

The Church today is so close and yet so far away. Fr. Vazken gives a view from the 8th floor of the medical building, looking over Little Armenia, watching a Pontiff and the children he visits. The weekly feasts of the Holy Evangelists comes as a reminder to The Gospel and The Mission of the Christian Church. In His Shoes and Armodoxy as expression of that mission today – hear how. (More on the visit of Catholicos Aram in last week’s NS #174)
Music: “Vagharshapati Bar” by Khatchadour Avedissian
Ani’s Bubbles: “The Sparrow at Starbucks”
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All Things Blessed and Blessings

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Next Step #173 – September 29, 2011

The great “blessing mystery” solved! What is a “Blessing”? Fr. Vazken reveals an answer 29 years in the making. Many blessings – including for water-wells and pre-werewolf adolescents. Exploring the nausea that comes with blessings over childbirth. The piece of sand spins inside this oyster to reveal a blessed pearl! Prayers offered for Abortion and Domestic Violence: applying what we have learned from Christ. Lessons for the Christian Church. Next Step reaches its 6th continent.
Music: “Blessings” by Gor Mkhitarian www.gormusic.com
Ani’s Bubbles: May all your prayers be answered
29 Years in the Making: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
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Declaring What is Evident

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Next Step #172 – September 22, 2011

Twenty years of independence for Armenia gives cause to reflect on “declaring what is self-evident” and how to take the next step to actualize dreams of independence – personally and as an institution. Determining which laws are just and which are unjust. What is God’s law and rules? A reading of the Declaration of Independence and Dr. Martin Luther King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail. Just/unjust laws. Why you won’t see things getting better in the Armenian Church. The role of institutions: maintaining and preserving the status quo. We know the problems – now what’s the solution – When the door opened the first woman deacon entered – its time to do the same. The Centrality of Christ in the Church – if He’s in the church, what is more important outside? If he’s not, everything outside can be more important. Answering the argument and problem of language in the church – here it is!
New podcast – Compass at https://epostle.net
Music: “Mer Hayrenik” – National Anthem of Armenia. Watch video at http://youtu.be/je95_TmJd6s
Ani’s Bubbles: What Cancer Can Do.
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Ecclesiastical-Evolution: Head-Body Coordination

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Next Step #171 – September 16, 2011

“Mush-Rope” is the way to say it. Armenian Orthodoxy in the New World and the New Era: Apologetic with no apology! Allowing evolution to take its course in the church. Coordinating the head and the body – allows us to say YES to Christ’s message of love and hope. Finding faith, hope and life in the 9/11 commemoration – 2011 is the year Easter falls on April 24, and the Holy Cross on September 11 – it’s the year of victory.
Compass – a first look: http://youtu.be/JlJdLLhp51c 
Song: “Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon as performed on 10th anniversary of 9/11: http://youtu.be/eanv5XRjwLg
India Arie – “Intro: Loving” http://www.indiaarie.com/
Questions in Faith – new season kicks off: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/qoff
Fr. Vazken’s speech at 9/11: http://armenianorthodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/09/911-day-of-remembrance-service-at.html
Prayer for 9/11: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayer-for-10th-anniversary-of-911.html
Ani’s Bubbles – The Heart of a Teacher by Paula Fox
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Remove the Plank and find 9/11 under the Basil

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Next Step #170 – September 8, 2011

The 10th anniversary of the Terror Attacks of 9/11 coincides with the Elevation of the Holy Cross. 10 years of change, of war and opportunities – some seized, some missed. Armodoxy as a challenge to take the Next Step by walking in the shoes of others.  God’s will and evil: Rejecting scapegoating and the silliness of the Christian superiority complex. You are NOT helpless – no Twinkies here! You CAN make a difference in the world and in your life. 9/11 theme: “I refuse to Hate You” Also – answers to some important questions: Can I fight injustice? Does Jesus care who Chaz Bono dances with?
Join us in Burbank on 9/11: http://inhisshoes.org/flyers/911Burbank.jpg
And – some more clues to “Compass” premiering on the Autumnal Equinox. View promo
Music: “I told Jesus” by Roberta Flack
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Working for Purpose & Meaning

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Next Step #169 – September 1, 2011

Labor Day – an opportunity to look for purpose and meaning in our work and our lives. Avoiding the path of distortion. If God is “calling” am I listening? If God is “calling” am I answering? Armenianism beyond Kim and baklava. Premiere of Fall line-up on Epostle.net – including the new “Compass” show. Are the best things in life free?
Anush’s Blog: “Inside the Pomegranate”
9/11 Event: http://inhisshoes.org/flyers/911Burbank.jpg
Song: Alan Hovhaness‘ “Mystic Flute”and “Moon Dance”
Ani’s Bubbles “Juggling Life” by Coca-Cola CEO
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Caring for Youth: Getting Real

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Next Step #168 – August 25, 2011

Interview with Linda Maxwell, co-founder of We Care for Youth and facilitator for In His Shoes Ministries. Caring for youth is a calling for Linda Maxwell. She does so with love, care and compassion. Here she discusses her work with kids, and the power of the spirit in bringing about change. She discusses her latest project  – a Day of Remembrance on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. The “Raul Aguirre Story,” – a young man slain on the streets of Glendale and the power of forgiveness in the healing progress (see – http://7×77.org)  Candid discussion about the spiritual dimension of youth care – a must-hear for anyone concerned or working with youth. Also – reflections on news of Steve Jobs leaving Apple Computer; Earthquakes and Hurricanes – take it easy! Newsweek says NO – what about you? Promo for “Compass” – coming this Fall on Epostle.net
Song: John Bilezikjian “Sevani Tzugnors Bar”
Ani’s Bubbles “A Prayer for Children”
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Productivity and Vine-caretaking

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Next Step #166 – August 11, 2011

Exploring further the Mother of God as an expression of connecting to the TRUE vine – John 15 – Productivity by staying connected to the Vine and yielding the Fruit of Love (Finally! Grapeblessing explained). Armodoxy and St. Mary – Bringing women’s issues in forum. Archbishop Barkev’s Answer: A Koan from Karabakh? Four sisters, Marie, Lusaper, Srpuhi and Diruhi pointing to the Blessed Virgin.  The Institution and the Message – Insuring connections to the Vine.
Petros Malakyan taking Indiana students to Armenia: http://tcarmenia.osmblogs.com/wordpress/
Catholicos Karekin I’s statement on women (1995, Beijing): http://www.aiwa-net.org/Karekin.html
Song by Eric Clapton & Pavarotti  “Holy Mother”
Ani’s Bubbles “Man from Ick”
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