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Avoiding Collisions by Melding

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Next Step #128 – November 18, 2010

Melding East and West is not a melt-down but certainly avoids the collision; Building identity the Armodoxy way; Jehovah Witness teens come to the door; St. Apkar the first king – a unique name indeed, especially for an Armenian Church – and this weekend is St. Andrew’s feast; The Advent Season is explained as a time of preparation with an “In His Shoes” challenge for listeners. A return from the desert and a different look at St. Mary: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2009/09/searching-for-veedon-fleece.html
Song: “Yavuz” by Herbie Mann from the “Impressions of the Middle East” album
Ani’s Bubbles: “Praise him for your roses and thank him for your thorns” (Pre-Thanksgiving)
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Equinox Balance: Ends and Means

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Next Step #120 – 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
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Wine, Bubble Gum and Vuvuzela!

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Next Step #106 – June 17, 2010

Year 3 of the Next Step is kicked off with a discussion of the Jesus’ pearl metaphor.  Armodoxy is a break from Bubble Gum religion – once you find the Kingdom of God, it doesn’t lose its flavor, nor can you spit it out. Drinking sweet wine is OK, but a Merlot is a more realistic flavor of life. Jesus instructs to live by a standard of “mercy, not sacrifice” (Matthew 12) it’s so hard when distracted by vuvuzelas and Steve Jobs’ technology for yesterday.
A lesson from the “Man from Ick”
Song: “Victory” by Gor Mkhirtaryan Purchase SPIRIT Album
Ani’s Bubbles: Graduation Blessing http://scrubsmag.com/author/aniburr/
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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No Death at This Funeral

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Next Step #98 – April 22, 2010

“Let the Dead Bury the Dead” says Jesus to bring our focus back to the empty tomb. Find the power in the message of Christ as Armodoxy gives us a unique view of life with tragedy. Love conquers evil, light overcomes darkness and life transforms death. Insight on how Gomidas Vartabed sang during the Genocide? Walking In His Shoes gives us a chance to do the work of Christ, especially today, in a world overcome by disease, war and famine. In His Shoes Ministries is taking the past, making it relevant today and forging the future.
Music: “Khungi Dzar” sung by Victory Theresa Avedikian (Argentina), “Aerials (hidden track)” by SOAD
Ani’s Bubbles: “He Needed Me” – http://scrubsmag.com/blogs/student-nurse/
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for www.epostle.net
Sponsored by Prof. Nicholas and Janine Economides

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Post Easter Focus Adjustment

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Next Step #96 – April 8, 2010

A Post-Easter walk around the Armenian Church locally, and the Christian Church globally. Making the Good News of the Empty Tomb a way of life. Correcting our outlook with a focus on the intention of what Easter and our faith is all about. More possibilities of a virtual church as In His Shoes goes to the Southern Hemisphere.
Song: Bingyol by Zulal;
Ani’s Bubbles “Island Rescue”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net;
Sponsored by Professor Nicholas and Janine Economides.

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Menu for the Second Coming

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Next Step #93: A very “Meaty” podcast for the Lenten Season. Exploring the Second Coming of Christ – the Armodoxy way! A clip from the televangelist’s infomercial will make you believe you’ve tuned in to Saturday Night Live. But don’t despair – there is hope on the horizon – not for $39.95, not even for two payments of $19.95. More on Women in the Church as a listener shares her frustration and Fr. Vazken calls for a serious look at participation in the Armenian Church.
Links:
Janine’s Blog: http://dailyexegesis.blogspot.com
Conference on Women: http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/ecumenical/hes2010.htm
Song: “Day” by Gor Mkhitarian – Order “Spirit” at www.inhisshoes.org
Bubbles by Ani: “Jesus’ visit”;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Escape to the Desert, but not from Life

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Next Step #91 – March 4, 2o1o

On Location at the Nevada/Arizona boarder – this message comes from the desert where God has painted the rocks with His artistic style. Drugs, alcohol, the desert and even religion (ala Marx) is escapism, but Jesus approaches the topic via an unusual parable, that of the “Dishonest Steward.” Views of the Grand Canyon and our digital lifestyle gives way to thoughts about immortality – not to be excluded by Sirac (have you heard of this book?). The Chilean earthquake knocks Earth (not Robertson) off of its axis. A visit to the St. Jude Ranch for Children and the groundwork for Fr. Vazken’s vision/dream for unwed mothers and children of domestic violence. Isn’t half of 40 = 20? An explanation for “Michink” – why Wednesday and not Saturday? Pray for us, St. Thaddeus.
Music: “Breeze” by Sonya Varoujian;
Bubbles by Ani “Lunch with God;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

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Busting the Noah Myth

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Next Step #85 – January 21, 2010

Robertson blames God: A look at the absurdity of juvenile theodicy. Haitians will work for food, Conan will not work and still have food (and plenty of $Money!) What’s going on here? How come Noah missed the unicorns, but picked up some bad guys on the way up to Ararat? A reading from a 1988 Sermon on the Earthquake in Armenia. Follow up on the MLK retreat at the God’s 1st church (pre-Armenia): Khrimian, Gandhi, King, Chavez and Dink all in the mix. The Proclamation from Delano turned poetry. What happens when Blinky and a plastic bobble-head Jesus meet for discussion? It’s all here in this podcast. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net

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A Mission Statement to Love With

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Next Step #71 – October 14, 2009

Reflections from a clergy conference: New issues for a new day – artificial insemination is only the beginning. More on same sex marriages. The ordination of a priest and remembering the heretics. Before you look for the Unified Field Theory, try to find the Mission Statement of the Church; a look at Luke 4 and adopting Jesus’ mission statement as our own. Who are the blind and the poor? Is the answer a pleasant surprise?
Ani’s Bubble’s: A Special Teacher;
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net;
Sponsored by Pomegrante and Eye

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From Numbers to Light – it’s the connection that matters

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Next Step #58 – July 15, 2009

Next Step begins with an interesting number theories 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)
Bubbles by Ani: Feeding the wolves

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