Tag Archive for: Jesus Christ

Baby Dreams with Calculated Risks

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Next Step #326 – September 4, 2014

A baby is born and a new opportunity for hope. The wonders of the creation are explained in a mix of hopes and dreams made real. Fr. Vazken discloses method for getting a Pearl out of Armenia – an upcoming trip by the end of the month. Calculated risks are important means of doing what you need to do. On the eve of the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, this episode is about hope for goodness and health.
Song: Raffi’s “Every Child” (for Arek)
100 Year Journey
Avon Breast Cancer Walk
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Baby Arek’s Foot

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Overload Thinking

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Next Step #325 – August 28, 2014

Borrowing from Curly’s “I’m trying to think but nothing happens,” Fr. Vazken talks about the information-overload and the power of the Holy Badarak (Divine Liturgy) in meditation and making it happen. The names of St. Mary. Labor day – a very special one for a niece in labor! Encore presentation of Ani Bubbles.
Song: “Garoun” by Lav Eli – www.gormusic.com
Assumption of St. Mary Sermon
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Religion in the Warplace

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Next Step #324 – August 21, 2014

An Armodox approach to war, violence and religion with the overwhelming news of ISIS, war and genocide, destruction, killings… turning-off scenes of obscene violence of war and destruction is a luxury that many are exercising. Time to take a serious look at what you believe about religion and God in the face of such obscenity. When God is created in man’s image the violence erupts… case in point, look at the Old Testament. Saudi Arabian cleric proclaims the #1 enemy of Islam…. you’ll be surprised who’s been putting up the wall and what we can learn. Fr. Vazken takes the ALS Ice Water Challenge – and a lady named Rose.
Song: Gor Mkhitarian’s “Too Achk” from the Spirit Album: www.gormusic.com
New Gor project/music
ALS Challenge
President Obama on Isis – 8/7/14
President Obama on execution of journalist
Karabagh open to Yezidi refugees
In His Shoes – www.InHisShoes.org
Saudi Shiek’s proclamation re: Islam’s #1 Enemy
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Not a Rating Booster

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Next Step #323 – August 14, 2014

In light of the passing of Robin Williams, here Fr. Vazken discusses and brings the Armodoxy understanding to difficult topics such as depression, suicide, death, loneliness and the grieving process. Also, a practical approach “economia” and how the needs of the church and community outweigh the laws and rules of those communities. The meteor shower and the learning process.
Song: Popeye the Sailor Man by Robin Williams
Fr. Shahe Altounian’s biography
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Coming Out: The Plastic Collar & a Tattoo

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Next Step #322 – August 7, 2014 

In this episode Fr. Vazken comes out with stories from his past and today. The plastic collar… well, it’s plastic… not so with the markings of the Shaolin monk and a tattoo. A look at Theoretical and Applied Physics to Religion – it just makes sense! Sabre rattling by the Azeris – Pay attention! “Impregnation Day” is past, but still possible.
Photos
Song: “Rondo for the Oud” by John Bilezikjian
Wired Magazine about Smart Phones
I found the pearl
Guns & Earrings
Kung Fu with David Carradine
Team in Her Shoes
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On the Georgian Clergy Assaults

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Next Step #321 – July 31, 2014

In the wake of the attack on the Armenian Church by Georgians, Fr. Vazken goes through the process of applying Armodoxy to acts of violence. This is not theoretical religious thought, in fact, he shares a recent episode of harassment at the Georgian border and moves the listener to the idea of pro-acting with members of the Faith community, to make the Body of Christ a real solution for peace. This episode builds on the last few Next Steps and promises to continue in the weeks to come.
Georgian Attack on Armenian Church
Song: “Peace” by Ravi Coltrane
“I found the Pearl”
i-ACT – Darfur Activism
Avon Walk
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Dreaming after Seven

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Next Step #319 – July 17, 2014

Year 7 begins… Returning from a spiritual pilgrimage to the base of the sacred Mount Ararat, Fr. Vazken reflects about the power and energy for survival and building life. Here, he reflects on the current situation in the world, from wars in Syria, Iraq, Isreal and the Ukraine, and points to the spiritual answers that affect the self and then the world. At Akhtamar, a Turkish armed guard gives a reality check that was passed! This is the beginning of a series that will focus on the lessons of Armodoxy from the Cradle of Civilization.
Fr. Vazken’s Blog on Armodoxy: www.armodoxy.blogspot.com 
Song: Bazzini’s “Les Ronde des Lutins” performed by Maxim Vengerov
Jethro Tull’s “The Whistler” – www.JethroTull.com
Beatles, “The Inner Light”
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Equinox Balance: Ends and Means

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Next Step #318 – July 10, 2014

From the Next Step archives, “Equinox Balance: Ends and Means (#120 – originally broadcast on September 23, 2010). The Autumnal Equinox brings a balance of time and power, one expressed through the “Harvestest” moon. Can we find a balance between ends and means, primarily when it comes to soliciting donation for the church? A listener’s comments about the St. Leon Cathedral. And where is the balance of ego-inflation with the goals of the Church and religion? The Salvation Army REFUSES a donation of $100,000? Jethro Tull Plays in Armenia – a small tribute to a band with 40+ years of versatility and imagination gone wild.
Song: “Bouree” by Jethro Tull (A Little Light Music) www.jethrotull.com
Ani’s Bubbles: “Breast Cancer; Walk http://scrubsmag.com/author/AniBurr/
Dr. Harry Hagopian’s link: http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/Armenia
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Freedom to Create Through Love

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Next Step #317 – July 3, 2014

From the Next Step archives, “Freedom to Create Through Love” (#3 – originally broadcast on July 2, 2008). Independence Day is a fitting time to look at our freedoms through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy. What has been the strength of the Armenian people to survive? Where does this spirituality come from? Christ releases us of our bonds and gives us the true freedom – His Love. God has given us the most beautiful gift, the ability to create by tapping into the power of love. In this podcast Fr. Vazken explores the ideas of freedom, independence, and creativity.
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From Numbers to Light – it’s the connection that matters

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Next Step #316 – June 26, 2014

From the Next Step archives, “From Numbers to Light – it’s the connection that matters” (#58 –originally broadcast on July 18, 2009). The Next Step begins with an interesting number theory from listener Yuri in St. Petersburg, Russia. Is it by chance that #57 had all the digits in the date stamp? If so, what about zero? Can you shed some light on that? Jesus did exactly that – with the Transfiguration. Light was not spared to tie us into the beginning of all creation and the end of time as we know it. God’s promise to open our hearts to love and the well-lit path is explored by Fr. Vazken’s expose of the feast of Transfiguration. But don’t fret the esoteric themes, there’s a serving of fish and chips in this episode. It happens to be everything you need and more. Listen in to a wild ride from numbers to light and realize that they are all connected.
Song: “Arev, Arev” by Mariam Matossian
“About Light” by Gor Mkhitarian (Spirit Album – BUY NOW)
Bubbles by Ani: Feeding the wolves;
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