Next Step #605: The week of Theophany (the RESET button) and the revelation of God from the Armodox perspective. Searching for a permanence in a message that has to remain pertinent and relevant. Emmanuel: God with us – even in the fiery furnace in the song of three. And some of the insanity of greetings: the War and the Golden Globes, Priests and mechanics. Water Blessing at the hospitals and theophany. More… Spirit – Hayr Mer – Gor Mkhitarian Shaddrak Mishak Abendego, Louise Armstrong Kim Kardashian’s wish for Armenian Christmas Song of the Three (Bible) Singularity Dates of Christmas (AC101 #25) Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here "Quiver Trees" Bing photo

Next Step #604: With the new decade, more searches for relevance – finding Faith after Sunday morning and throughout the week. Theophany – a point of singularity for your Faith. The Lion King’s gesture of praise and the blessing for a group on Christmas Eve. Bonhoeffer’s “Cheap Grace” and Christmas gift giving customs. Eighth Day “Milking Maid”. All the things you don’t need to say at Theophany. Hover State Chamber Choir VW: The Last Mile Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Motorcycle in the Smithsonian Bonhoeffer, “The Cost of Discipleship” “This is 20/20” Anderson Cooper and Barbara Walters Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Winter, Bing photo

Next Step #603: Christmas and Christmas Eve: Finding the light of the Christ Child at the manger and in the darkness of life today. (From Christmas Eve homily.) Other topics: St. Stephen, really? New life of old tech. Solstice to Christmas: The Sun/Son experience. Armenian-Hawaiian experience for in-laws.Pentatonix “Hark the Herald Angels”Armenian Christmas vs American ChristmasAC101: ChristmasCover: Coke Reset Blue Screen – 2015 Fr. VazkenEngineered by Ken NalikProduced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.orgLook for The Next Step on blubrry.comListen via Stitcher Radio on demand!  If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Coke Reset Blue Screen - 2015 Fr. Vazken 

Next Step #602: A conversation with Sophia Armen that moves from the US recognition of the Armenian Genocide to the fundamental existential issues of life. Listen in as this bright young scholar of ethnic studies, politics and Genocide matters shares insights about the passage of the resolution and the dynamics of protest to effectuate change. The forces of assimilation, discrimination, survival and the challenges for today. John Bilezikjian Merry Christmas Album Sophia Armen, L.A. Times Senator Menendez Breaks Down on Genocide resolution announcement Fr. Vazken on Advent (AC202) Fr. Vazken on Christmas (AC101) FLY – Freedom Loving Youth www.InHisShoes.org Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here "Reflections & Boundaries" Fr. Vazken 2019

Next Step #601: Senate passes Genocide Resolution: bigger miracle than stars in the sky flashing is the change of heart. Puzzled: Looking for Jesus in the crosswords and finding in a Soviet sale of a Shnorhali book? Yes, puzzled. Armenian Patriarch of Turkey elected. Sophia Armen: the “erasure” factor. Moon craters explained: Children’s Memorial thoughts. Element Band “Spirit of Christmas” Sophia Armen, L.A. Times Senate passes Genocide Resolution (unanimously) Menendez Armenian Patriarch of Turkey Elected Jesus, Vorti (Son)  Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Next Step #600: Standing on the corner of Jerusalem and Pasadena, a conversation between two priests opens a conversation about relevancy in time and space. Religion or Entertainment? XM Radio makes a profound decision for us all. Cannibalizing the past: Reflections at the #600 mark of the Next Step. A BIG Thank You to all our listeners and supporters! Jethro Tull‘s “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” Black Friday: John Lennon on TV’s and Peace Jerusalem Old City Abp Hovnan Derderian, Stories from Life Children’s Memorial Toy Drive Wish List : http://tiny.cc/IHS-wishlist Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here

Next Step #599: Thanksgiving edition celebrating emotions and life. No atheists in foxholes or birthing rooms: Miracles in all the right places. Fr. Vazken gets personal as he welcomes the newest member of his family and celebrates the broader picture of life. Jesus’ people: Get ready to get carded. Finally a tear: Discovering the Mother Mary in Let it Be. Thankfulness when flying with angels: No mixed emotions here, only a nice variety. Another meditation for the Advent season. Komitas 12 pieces for children Paul McCartney of Mother Mary in Let it Be Atheists in Foxholes In His Shoes Toy Drive Center of Attention: Fr. Vazken & Suzie Interview (Armenian) Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Pomegranates by Sona Smith 2019

Next Step #598: An unexpected gift at Christmas, wrapped and delivered to your living room. Fresh Christ: New Homes. Changing the habits of old with a fresh approach to Christmas and the Theophany – the Revelation of God – for us. Here is an Advent-primer to use the next 50 days heightening spirituality. Puzzle solved: Why Jesus tells the healed, “Tell know one!” Pope Francis on the plague of fundamentalism. Passing from “tolerance to peace and coexistence” and arriving at the IHS page! Children’s Lord’s Prayer (Gomidas) – Isabel Bayrakdarian Pope Francis on Fundamentalism Priest killed by ISIS Advent Season Explained Khatchkar at Sevan Monastery Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Armenia Countryside

Next Step #597: Being the first brings risks and loneliness. Following up on last week’s up-close-and-personal look, Fr. Vazken focuses on his patron saint. A look at St. Andrew the Disciples who followed Jesus: Lessons on bravery and power. Holy Andranik? More than a general? See if you get it. Don’t need anyone to validate reality. Today: Relinquishing reality to the politicians is the riskiest of all business, but we never learn. Dents on cars: a good sign? Switched on Bach, Wendy Carlos Moog Synthesizer Andrew’s Call: John 1:35-42 Humility & St. Andrew (Sermons from Glendale 2011) Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here St. Andrew at Sushi, Artsakh Fr. Vazken 2019

Next Step #596: It’s debatable whether or not he who dies with the most toys wins; however, what is not up for discussion is that he who dies with the most toys, still dies! Two biographies – one of the Gambler Kirk Kerkorian and the other, Apple & Pixar CEO Steve Jobs, are the backdrops for this week’s Next Step: Memento Mori. Up close and personal, here’s Fr. Vazken’s personal journey as he discusses living with the lie of reconciling the virtual with reality and how that journey has led to the doorstep of Armodoxy. Outreach vs. inreach ministry: how to survive on principles and moving from the end-time obsession to living for the day. Alan Hovhaness “The Prayer of St. Gregory” “Steve Jobs” Walter Isaacson “The Gambler” Kirk Kerkorian Window View of the Armenian Church Serenity Prayer – Reinhold Niebuhr Center of Attention (Armenian) Timex Sinclair Atheists in Foxholes Cover: Cups Fr. Vazken 2010 Engineered by Ken Nalik Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for http://InHisShoes.org Look for The Next Step on blubrry.com Listen via Stitcher Radio on demand! If you cannot see the audio controls, listen/download the audio file here Cups Fr. Vazken 2010