The Next Step

Next Step #152: From the desert floor broadcasting the message of Armodoxy. Part 1 of an exploration and unraveling of the Armenian Orthodox faith – what is the message under the institution. Will & Kate, Osama’s capture start a discussion of ethics and morals that will continue. Thomas doubted but also got an answer. This is a special edition which starts off a series of Questions in Faith.

Music: “Have a Little Heart” by Melineh Kurdian

Ani’s Bubbles: Sense of a Goose

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Next Step #151: Easter celebrations are over, Genocide commemorations have stopped, but the real work of In His Shoes continues in highlighting Resurrection over Crucifixion. Recap and commentary on the Fast for Darfur. Defining the Church as the Sacred Body of Christ, and the overwhelming power of national aspirations. And in the world… Prince William gets married, Obama proves he’s a citizen and Superman denounces his US Citizenship.

Music by Steve Hampar

Ani's Bubble - Angel Made Quilt.

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Next Step #150: An Easter Special in complete Armodox Tradition. Life over death, love over hatred, light over darkness, good over evil, Govya Yerousaghem over Ee Verin. April 24 is transformed by the unfailing words of Rev. 21:4 - a day when there will be no more tears. The Power within us. In His Shoes at this junction. Putting on the sandles of Christ; Taking up Christ’s Cross OR Taking Christ up to the Cross?

Join us for Easter Morning Sunrise Service: www.epostle.net/broadcast.html

Ani's Bubbles - Seeker of Truth

Songs - Govya Yerousaghem by Vazkenian Seminarians at Lake Sevan

Oor es Mayr Eem by Lousine Zakarian

Beautiful Boy by John Lennon

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Next Step #149: Preparing for the meeting of Light & Darkness – Easter and Armenian Genocide Commemoration – a year in the planning via In His Shoes. Jesus was open to the possibility of learning and the "working class hero" opens our minds. Church/Priest being accessible. Finding a weapon of choice – especially when weapons are the only means of salvation! Here is the Armodox answer to violence – peace is promised and also attainable. Borrowing from our children – what world are we leaving them with? Family life – do you really want others to pray for you? Jerusalem (Govya Yerousaghem) is for victors, the Eternal Jerusalem (Ee Verin Yerousaghem) is consolation for the victims.

FAST for DARFUR: http://inhisshoes.org

Song - Shoghaker Ensemble "Tamir Agha Bar";

Working Class Hero – John Lennon & Angeghdz Zinvor – Hovhaness Badalian;

Ani's Bubble - Teachers' I Cor 13 translation

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Next Step #148: Back from Phoenix through the Arizona/California desert, in time for the Sunday of Advent. Earthquakes, upheaval in the Middle East, Economy – what does it all mean? The “Signs of the Times?” A look at Scripture for answers – exploring Mark 13, Matthew 25 & Matthew 22. Whether you’re “Born Again” or waiting for the Rapture – you will be able to put together the pieces and find out the best way to wait / prepare for end times – A True Orthodox perspective – Armodoxy for us all. Specialists for everything but religion. Another revelation: Believe it or not, patience is not one of Fr. Vazken’s virtues (really?); April 24 – Easter Sunday and the FAST for DARFUR – Transforming Victims to Victors in Christ!

Check out: Dr. Harry Hagopian - consultant to the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales on the Middle East http://www.catholicchurch.org.uk/mena-4

Ani's Bubbles: Helping Hands

Music: Rouben Hakhverdian "Im Spitak Aghavnie"

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Next Step #147: Cesar Chavez day: looking beyond the self and caring for the community. Armodoxy: Life of Activism; War & Peace - Making Faith the Weapon of Choice; Gabriel in Darfur at the refugee camps and the upcoming Fast for Darfur; Spiritual and emotional overload and anxiety. Welcome to the Brazilian listeners. Earthquakes and revolutions - Signs of the Times? Or selfish desires? Word: Li.

Links: Stop Genocide Now – iAct & Gabriel;

Watch “Greetings of Hope”

Music: Lilit Pipoyan "Tzoun Tzoun" from Lialousin

Bubbles by Ani: Giving up grudges for Lent;

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Next Step #146: Updates on Darfur from Gabriel and the iAct team; Other solutions for Libya, are within our tradition of Armodoxy – dream of peace. Living beyond the sword; The quadruple dangers of Japan’s earthquake: fear joins in with the tsunami and nuclear radiation; Supermoon for the start of Spring; The Dishonest Steward teaches that this world is not to be discounted, but the tools of this world can provide for our spiritual welfare. More on the revolutions – it’s in our hands.

iAct: www.stopgenocidenow.org/

Dr. DuPont on fear;

Follow the Lenten Journey at www.epostle.net/lent 

Music: Nersisyan Komitas-Andreassian Garoun a

Bubbles: What to give up for Lent

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Next Step #145: This St. Patrick's Day, join us for some Armenian Scotch. Coming from Japan: earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, the worst is fear. Jesus’ words: “Do Not Fear” is a call during these anxiety filled times. Superman and God: who could have stopped the tsunami in Japan? Guest Maida Icliates, chairperson for Armenian Family Support Services is interviewed and she offers a blue print for social services through the Church. Faith meets action in this wonderful story of a community coming together to help those in need.

Armenian Family Support Services: http://www.afsstoronto.ca/

Song: “Willie Brew'd A Peek O'Maut” by Bambir – album “Armenian Scotch” http://www.myspace.com/bambir

Ani's Bubbles: St. Patrick's Story

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Fr. Vazken, Maida Icliates, Natasha and Suzie

Next Step #144: Reflections on the Gathering for Darfur – Gor Mkhitarian, Ara Dabandjian and Melineh Kurdian share their talent at the March 6 In His Shoes event. At the end of the day – the miracle is obvious: the focus has shifted and we’re on our way toward Easter. Lenten Journey: the files have been found! We have you covered through Lent – Emotionally, spiritually and physically. Ken shows off his new computer and tells of Clapton. “Pwn2Own” and hacking through Lent – stripping down to find what’s underneath it all.

Ani's Bubbles: Juggling Life by the Coca Cola Exec.

Song: Lilit Sargsyan "Prayer” http://arahettravel.com/

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Next Step #143: Vartanantz and a Hitchcockian twist to the old story. Teaching morality through MTV? Is Fox any better? Birthplaces: Romance to reality, they do change! First Amendment rights of abusers of the Christian name – the Supreme Court decides. Charlie Sheen and MTV – what happens to “throw-away babies”? Paregentan - the beginning of the Lenten season and what’s in store for the next few weeks. Do check out http://epostle.net

Upcoming: This Sunday is the Awareness for Darfur Event at Griffith Park

Song: Yegheghetzin Haygagan by Seminarians at Vazkenian Monetary, Lake Sevan

Ani's Bubbles: Carl's Garden

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