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Recharged: The Xi of Liktzed

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Next Step #332: Returning from the source of inspiration, Armenia, Fr. Vazken talks about the vortexes and spiritual spaces that recharge the spirit. Discussed: How important are the Authority of Christ and the Legitimacy of the Church in your personal spiritual growth; The misconception of non-Non denominationalism; Evolutionary thoughts toward spirituality; The Why and the Xi; Equality of the Sexes; Sex Education and Educating about Sexuality. Yes – something for everyone, as usual.
#InHisShoes #JesusChrist #ArmenianChurch #Spirituality #Armenia #Sexuality
Song by Franz Bdoyan – Roots of Armenian Jazz
Finding the Pearl
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Tankian & the Perennial Pilgrims

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Next Step #329 – September 25, 2014

A review of Serj Tankian’s and the Lark Musical Society’s “Perennial Pilgrims” Concert by Fr. Vazken: Good and bad coming together in the Orca Symphony and 100 Years. Understanding the plight of humanity through metaphors of love. A look at purity in faith as means by which peace and love move from the theoretical world to the practical.
Song: Serj Tankian’s “Disowned Inc.”
Jethro Tull
Lark Musical Society
100 Year Journey
The Pearl 
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From Simpsons to Simon: Shame of the Cross

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Next Step #328 – September 18, 2014

An evening with the Simpsons to a morning with the Holy Cross reveals a challenge to put away shame (amot) and pick up where Simon (IHS patron-saint) leaves off. This is not for the weak of heart, nor of muscle and more than wearing an icon of Christ. Tzavut Danem! is here explained. Also a quick stop with the AESA and some thoughts on the upcoming business venture.
Song: Garode by Hooshere
Links:
Elevating Cancer as the Cross for today
AESA: http://www.aesa.org/
From the SAIN days: Origins of SAIN
Publication: AIEA Newsletter
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From Blues to BadaRock

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Next Step #327 – September 11, 2014

On this 9/11, Fr. Vazken reflects on the power of music in our lives – from the Blues to the celebration of Life. Using musical pieces from “Armenian Blues” such as Eddie Mekjian to John Lee Hooker’s “Alamony Blues” he ties in with the chants and songs of Armodoxy. Also – reflections on the Avon Breast Cancer Walk, every three minutes there is a diagnosis. Walking in His or Her Shoes is the call of this ministry.
“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds,’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” – Rose Kennedy
Song: “Gospel Song” by Joan Baez
Exploring the Mysteries of the Divine Liturgy #1#2
Links to featured musics
Eddie Mekjian
John Lee Hooker
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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.
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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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