The Next Step

Next Step #142: Prelude to the IHS Gathering for Darfur - recording artist Gor Mkhitarian drops in at the studio for an interview - music and humanities, it's all there. Then, a special in-studio session - "Or," "Hrashk" and the "Snow" has never been the same. Father Vazken explains the importance of the moment as Genocide in Darfur escalates in intensity. The victory of Resurrection is at the heart of all of our efforts.

Gor Music: http://gormusic.com

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Ani's Bubbles: The Silent Sermon;

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Next Step #141: The Simpsons have the Blinky fish. The Chevy in Blythe has a Bobble-Head Jesus. Fr. Vazken’s office has some icons too – not too far off, once you get Shnorhali’s key. All icons point to Christ so long as the Shnorhali formula is in place. Armodoxy is an intelligent alternative to what’s being thrown out at you – and nothing that promotes love can be “appalling.” Wrapping up a Valentine's week with stories and song: Catholicos Karekin II builds traditions for newlyweds, but not without precedents. A look at Sam Harris’ “Letter to a Christian Nation” – don’t be afraid atheists, as long as you have love. March 6 is the kick-off for a VERY SPECIAL Easter Season.

Song "Pakhir Aydzyam" by Parik Nazarian

Ani's Bubbles: A Valentine Story

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Next Step #140: After analysis there's only one step to take: the next step to action. Did you see Jesus in the Genocide refugee camps? Warning- Do not try this at home: the heathen practices of jumping the bonfires. Sayat Nova's adventures through St. Valentine's Day and the Presentation of the Lord (Diaruntarch). Peace - hard to pronounce, maybe harder to achieve. Or maybe not? Our call to answer war with peace, as Christians and as humans.

Song: "Badkirkd dalamov kahsadz” by Nuné Yesayan http://www.nune.org/

Ani's Bubbles: "Quotes from MLK"

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Next Step #139: From the Sunshine in California to the Snow storms back East, this episode is an offering of bi-polar reconciliations: Death & Life; Dark & Light; Good & Bad; Evolution & Devolution; Debutante Balls & Genocide in Darfur. Fr. Vazken outlines the direction of the In His Shoes Ministries on this banner year, 2011 as the darkness meets the light on Easter Sunday. No sunshine, gas or electricity needed – this topic will heat you up. The dog of Midwinter says Spring is around the corner. Making the Church the ACTIVE Body of Christ. Armenian Orthodox Church and the Armenian Protestant Church – what is the tie that bind them? You’ll be surprised!

Song: "Lezginka" Gagik Gasparyan (album: La Musica del Mundo en clarinete) www.rgsmusic.com.ar

Ani's Bubbles: "Praying Hands"

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Next Step #138: Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian’s interview (Part 2 of 2) - discussing religion in general and the Armenian Church in particular. Topics include the Mission of the Armenian Church; How to accomplish the mission; Eastern (cf. Western) as the liberal form of Christianity; Spirituality vs. the Institutions; Relevancy in the Church; Customizing Religion to fit our lives; Complex world and the Simple message. Watch out Google, here’s a formula for advertising without paying for it. The London Church experiment: Finding Christianity in community. This is a meaty interview, with analysis and direction. A must listen for anyone concerned about the direction of Church, in harmony with the Christian Mission.

Part 1 of Interview

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Song: "Between Me Now" by Melineh Kurdian – www.melinehkurdian.com

Ani's Bubbles: "The Pearl Necklace"

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Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian

Next Step #137: Wrapping up the lessons from a weekend with Martin Luther King, Jr.; The Santa Barbara Sunrise: are we at the Pacific Ocean? Expansion plans for In His Shoes includes a kick in the shoes, from Easter April 24, to Syria, to Argentina and London; 50 Years after JFK’s “Ask Not…” Speech – we are heirs to the revolution; Can we really love those we don’t like? Interview with Hratch Tchilingirian, Ph.D. (Part 1) – a look at the “Window Years” – Analysis and Criticism from within the church. Dr. Tchilingirian discusses issues of faith and religion, the Armenian Church and religion in the work today. How the fundamental questions of life are answered for him as a person, an Armenian and now a father.

Speech: JFK Inauguration Speech: “Ask not what your country can do for you…”

Ani’s Bubbles: “Forgiveness”

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Fr. Vazken Movsesian and Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian

Next Step #136: The Feast of St. John the Forerunner, a revelatory day, when it all clicks and we arrive at Armodoxy. Declaring a Right to Revolution for the Church. Is Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness the goal of religion? Does it define the sacredness of the Church? Is it Unity with God for the Christian? The New Diocesan TV show, “In Step with Christ” and the “Hell” graphic. Shooting in Arizona – looking at the destruction of humanity and the answer to heal.

Song: "Rain, Rain Go Away" by Armen Chakmakian - http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/armen

Ani's Bubbles: "Dignity, Homelessness and the Amazing Chain” http://www.pomegranateandeye.blogspot.com/

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Next Step #135: It’s Theophany! The Revelation of Christ! Kickoff the New Year with some ponderings - What to think when the  twelve-day countdown is over. Instead of partridges and lords a-leeping, cancer and death visits. Finding PEACE in the face of stress and difficulties. Fr. Vazken shares some personal stories from the Christmas week that point to Christmas miracles – ones of Biblical proportion! The prayer of blessing water – would you believe it provides the answer to some of life’s biggest questions. Christ is Revealed! Blessed is his Revelation!

Ani’s Bubbles: Adam & Eve “Kids”

Songs: “Heaven is a Zillion Light Years Away” by Stevie Wonder

“Today is Christmas” the Youth Choir of St. Sahag/St. Mesrob

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Next Step #134: Can we learn from big business? How about a clearance sale for the soul? Clear your inventory of everything that’s not necessary to make room for the new models – including a move from faith to belief. Explore a recap of different sorts, as Fr. Vazken talks about walking in the shoes of others during this Christmas season as a prelude to the command to love.  Moving from Faith to Belief and make love the victor in your life. Fr. Kourken at year 1 of passing. Insanity the Pelosi Way – why it’s time to stop the insanity and start the power within. More on lithium batteries. Finally, a vision for LIGHT in the New Year!

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Song: "Tag Haroutian, Nor Tzaghig” by Armenian Duduk Quartet

Ani's Bubbles: "Boxcar Derby Prayer"

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