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The Next Step
by Fr. Vazken Movsesian
Presented by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, each session delves into the understanding of the ancient Armenian Orthodox faith in life today. If you're looking for the missing pieces in life's puzzle, if you want to do more than memorize a few Bible verses and if you are ready to think, download a session. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan in conjunction with ePostle.net and Ken T. Nalik.
Episodes
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Succeeding in Mask Management
Next Step #282: The Halloween Edition of the podcast on Armodoxy. In this episode - follow up to Glendale's restriction on free-speech - Fr. Vazken gets a call. All Saints Day and Halloween. Identity in a Global Community - delineating between ethnic and religious identity. Looking under the mask...
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Kinetic Update via Artsakh
Next Step #281: Fr. Vazken prepares for the annual walk against Domestic Violence through the streets of Glendale & Burbank. Hear his thoughts as organizations and political parties turn their heads from the menacing and ugly realities in the community. Next - a discussion with Gala Danilova…
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Correcting the P-Correctness of "Jesus"
Next Step #280: When Glendale (California) Attorney tells Fr. Vazken he can't use the name of Jesus Christ in a public forum it's more than an annoyance of political correctness. A look at the constitutional right and freedom to free speech, the separation of the church & state. In the spirit of...
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Social Doctrine on the Shoe
Next Step #279: Moving forward from the Bishop Synod, a look at matters of social doctrine. A review of "In His Shoes" as a philosophy and a natural solution/alternative to victim-based strategies of life. Holy Etchmiadzin's Department looking at Social Doctrine. Killing in 2013 - for baseball...
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Disappointment to Purpose
Next Step #278: The historic Bishop's Synod of the Armenian Church, took place behind closed doors as is the perogative of the overseers of the Church. Here's a follow-up to last weeks' look at the Synod, filled with frustrations for us looking-in, but also a wonderful opportunity to look at the...
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Business as Usual? Or Just the Plan?
Next Step #277: A first look at the Bishop's Synod in Etchmiadzin, along with background info on the catholicoi at the dias. A special treat for listeners with a uncovered gift to celebrate Fr. Vazken's anniversary. The evolution and synthesis of Armenian and Orthodoxy toward Armodoxy, in this...
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Buildings and Building Faith
Next Step #276: Developing on a sermon he gave about mythology and Light, Fr. Vazken separates the power of Christ from Old Testament mythology. He sets up an antenna to catch the sounds that transcend time and space. He challenges listeners to find Christ outside the normal bounds of the norm....
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Thought Process toward Peace
Next Step #275: Fr. Vazken takes the listeners on a thought process regarding war and peace. It's absurd to believe that violence against violence will breed peace, but it's equally as absurd to believe that love and goodness against acts of violence can even survive. Here are some thoughts and a...
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The Better Candle
Next Step #274: Lighting a candle is much better than cursing the darkness. Fr. Vazken looks at two darknesses - cancer (breast) and war (Syria) in this light. He follows the light from Jesus to us, and our responsibility to be beacons of peace and love. Rev. Martin Luther King's stand on Vietnam...
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Dreaming Beyond a Speech and into Syria
Next Step #273: 50 years after Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Kings Jr's "I have a Dream Speech," Fr. Vazken shares some thoughts and offers a challenge to dream of peace - bringing about peace without the use of violence. With the imminent threat of war in Syria, a candid look at our faith - do we…
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Salty Blessings Abound
Next Step #272: St. Mary's Assumption Feast was truly a 3M-er: Memorable, Mystical and Magical. Fr. Vazken reflects on the feast which included the blessing of the harvest. Linda Zadoian, owner of Madame Kubah (and of Compass fame) joins a candid discussion about blessings and goodness. A small...
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Speaking Words of Wisdom
Next Step #271: Fr. Vazken starts this episode by an attempt at myth-busting grape-blessing with the help of old-Iraqis and the folks down-under. Where this podcast ends up is a true reflection of Armodoxy - taking the essence of the Holy Mother of God, St. Mary, and finding a verse of pop…
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Missing from the Nicene Creed
Next Step #270: Discovering a missing element from the Nicene Creed. Is there more than the Father, Son, Holy Spirit and the Church? Listen in as Fr. Vazken finds the missing piece to the puzzle of Orthodoxy and Armodoxy. Balancing the roller-coasters of life - the cries and laughs - with a...
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A Kiss for You: Laughs to Cries and Back Again
Next Step #269: A lost kiss finds its way to where it belongs. Join Fr. Vazken as mood swings and different life puzzles play into this podcast. A blast from Armenia and a stop at the orphanage for special need children. Armodoxy is the message of Armenian Orthodoxy and there's no better place to...
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Rediscovering Something Never Lost
Next Step #268: Starting off with "remarkable" comments by the Roman Pontiff, HH Pope Francis regarding the "flimsy structures" in the Church and buying humbler cars. The authority that comes from sincerity. Medications for dealing with pain - find a natural solution within the Christ. Keeping...
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No Chosen Lands Either
Next Step #267: Back from the Holy Land, Fr. Vazken explains the Armodox understanding of chosenness and holiness, along with an explanation of evolutionary reality. No brain-checking in this one. The healing process is furthered and expanded and at the end there is peace. Song: Nina Nay Nay by...
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Bridges, Tents & Rivers
Next Step #266: From Arizona - the "hair cut" dilemma (almost) - connecting dots with a River Runs through it. After analysis, doing it. The Transfiguration - Did you miss the point? You'll be surprised who else did! A mellow look at some difficult ideas. Song - "Noubar, Noubar" by Element Band...
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Freedom of Possibilities
Next Step #265: Fourth of July editions with freedom to explore possibilities. Answers to same sex commentary (from last week) - the dimensions of sin, while "plankated." Epostle at age 5. America and freedom. Song: America the Beautiful by Keb' Mo' Last week's: "Next Step #264" Inside the...
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Gateway to the Homeland
Next Step #264: The Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriages - put into perspective, in the context of Orthodoxy and the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Definitions and laws in the Armodox tradition. In this episode, Fr. Vazken discusses issues of homosexual marriages, unions, family, and the...
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Millennials and the/are the Youth
Next Step #263: The perennial question and concern for the youth is explored in view of the Millennials, technology and human search for meaning. Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant look for youth outside of the reality of life, and of course, will never find it outside. Youth are closer than we…
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Commencement: Water Bottles to Living Waters
Next Step #262: The 5th Anniversary Edition - Looking inward at the Next Step and the phenomenon of an "open" Church where ideas are expressed and explored. Commencement at the Graduation. Morning Evangelists peddling filtered water and more. SUN CEO McNealy told us over a decade ago to "Get over...
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Symbiosis: Yokes & Brides in the Armenian Church
Next Step #261: The symbiotic relationship between man and woman, Church and Christ are revealed during a Glendale wedding. Listen in as Fr. Vazken shares a story within a story. The tragedy of not forgiving and not moving forward - it effects more than you might imagine. Prayers for the graduate...
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Chezok Factor: Put Your Name on It
Next Step #260: Personalized Coke and hate speech on Facebook - protests and financial withholding bring about change in the market, and why not the Church? Foster families and children - an epidemic in the works. Datev Outreach and the "Godparent" oath of faith, hope and love. Song: "Spirit in…
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Holy Spirit: The Safest Place to Live
Next Step #259: Spinning in our favor: Discovering the Acts of God in Oklahoma and elsewhere on the planet. Unraveling the Mysteries of the Holy Spirit, dispelling the "chosen" myth and "blasphemy against the Spirit." When an atheist looks up, does s/he see the moon? what else? Pope Francis has…
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Spirituous Filtration
Next Step #258: From a broken telescope to a broken heart, it's a matter of perspective. Out there in the universe is something so complex that it demands mapping like the Human Genome Project. From thought, to feelings, to emotions to the soul, this podcast explores vast territory. The Holy…
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Phenomenal! The Move from Resurrection to Ascension
Next Step #257: Psychic phenomena - getting it wrong with the 3 kidnapped girls. Taking away hope. It can happen by reading Armenian coffee cups. Reader's Digest wants to tell us about the top 100 trusted people, revealing more about themselves and their audience. Celebrating the phenomenon of…
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Relevancy for Ethnic Christianity
Next Step #256: The Latino Reformation (Time Magazine) and lessons for Orthodoxy. The ethnic experience - when a minority is the majority-minority, issues of inferiority surface in many ways. Young students (UCSB-ASA) and politics as usual - when they quote MLK and Gandhi without remembering…
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Six City Walk Against Genocide
Next Step #255: Walking through 6 cities* to the Armenian Genocide Martyrs' Monument - It's a walk "In His Shoes" - It's a change of perspective. Keeping identity in the aftermath of Genocide. The scorecard on the "Combined" Divine Liturgy - Diocese, Prelacy, Protestants and Catholics - who's who...
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Unraveling and Weaving God & Chaos
Next Step #254: Finding God in the chaos. Fr. Vazken unravels the events of the week, which included the worst of the worst - domestic violence, terrorism and Genocide - and even finds God as the antithesis of chaos. Don't be afraid to point him out, he says. Datev Outreach, the Boston Marathon...
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Accenting vs. Breaking Christian Stereotypes
Next Step #253: Returning from a lively conversation with Stepan Partamian at GCC, Fr. Vazken reflects on Christianity today, as applied in society. Ethnic identity via the church? Breaking the stereotypes of the Church and Christianity. More topics: The cornerstone of Armodoxy is to look beyond...
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The Message of the Hawk at Easter
Next Step #252: A hawk in the church opens the doors to a developing mythology. Listen in as Fr. Vazken weaves the pieces to the story of the Hawk at Easter. Also in this episode - Chris Brown and the Misunderstood Jesus, Apostolic tradition today: the greeting and the disciples dilemma. Chevy vs...
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From Thursday to Easter
Next Step #251: Some important steps from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday. St. Basil on the Institution of the Holy Eucharist, on understanding the Body & Blood within the Sacrament. The Orthodox Church comes together with HH Karekin I, HH Bartholomew, HH Francis - Three Pontiffs sharing the Kiss…
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Andrew & Peter: Always Brothers
Next Step #250: The Vernal Equinox is celebrated by bringing a bright star to the Northern Hemisphere - Pope Francis I is inaugurated in the company of the brother who at one point called his attention away from the fishing nets to fish for men. Saints, Patriarchs and Popes - It can get…
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White Smoke Tweets
Next Step #249: From the white smoke a tweet signals the election of Pope Francis and opening the doors of the fourth estate. Fr. Vazken refects on this election, the Pope, Orthodoxy and the Catholicism. Issues of social justice and the times ahead will be challenging. Spinning the Pope - News...
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Clearing the Debris of War
Gala Danilova in recording studio Next Step #248: As the Lenten Season enters its second half and the toxins are removed from our lives, guest Gala Danilova of the Halo Trust, Artzakh is interviewed about removing the debris of war. In this interview, Ms. Danilova discusses humanitarian efforts…
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Apostolic Tweets: Armenian & Latin
Next Step #247: Pope Benedict XVI's Twitter account puts up a vacancy sign "Sede Vacant" minutes after his last Tweet. Dynamic/Alive -It's all about moving forward. A healthy understanding to the Roman Catholic Church, for the Orthodox Christian - an Armodoxy view. Peter the Rock and the...
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Time Share Management: Sold but No Satisfaction
Next Step #246: Corporate hypocrisy: Can the perfect nature of Christ's Body be reconciled with the imperfections of the human management team? Do we either accept and live with hypocrisy or opt for a revolution? Listeners chime in with stories of separation. Time-share strategies for selling...
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Goal Oriented Imperfection
Next Step #245: Using symbols and myths to explain the mysteries in life gets a bit confusing when Armenian churches light some bonfires in the back yard. Mid Winter. Purification, Presentation, Valentine's and Adam & Eve all come together for today's show. The Pope's resignation begs the…
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Injuries in the Machine
Next Step #244: Vartan & Ghevont - lessons for a priest in turmoil about the mission and the church and his place in a church plagued by challenges. Fr. Vazken gives a personal account of reconciling the tangible with the abstract idea of the Kingdom - are we part of the machine? Have you hugged...
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No Knocks for Structure
Next Step #243: A new Patriarch in Jerusalem, Chris Brown at the Glendale Armenian Church, and two ladies want a baptism without a godfather - It's time for some structure! It's easy to find dirt under the grass, but Fr. Vazken discusses the greenness of the grass this new day. Why the Church and...
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On a Stone or a Gospel: Celebrating Sacrifice
Next Step #242: Been to the Mountain-top and back: the In His Shoes Mission celebrated the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at its 10th annual retreat. This transforming event is viewed from a few different vantage points as Fr Vazken reflects on the program. Guest: Linda...
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Activism during a Weekend for Society
Next Step #241: Datev Outreach Coordinator, Anna Gasparian, is in studio for a briefing on a Christ-centered ministry to combat domestic violence through the Armenian Church. This all during a weekend which calls for societal change from the memory of Rev Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to President...
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Arriving Totally: Theophany to New Media Expo
Next Step #240: Celebrate with Fr. Vazken as he experiments with his new T-Pain Microphone. "Theophany in overdrive" - a review of the holidays beyond the 140 character count. The total & holistic approach of Armodoxy and how the Spirit moves us and moves within the Church. Loving through...
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The Third Christmas Story: Theophany
Next Step #239: Theophany: Celebrating without Categories - Erotic, Filial, Agape - come together at the Asdvadzahaydnootiun = Theophany - God is revealed in Bethlehem, the Jordan - to the Wise Men and Shepherds, but did you hear about the Third Christmas Story by St. John? Check it out in this...
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Scraping off Barnacles for the New Year
Next Step #238: Information deliverance shift: videos, art, free-flow, spooky elements, to the written version - the documentation and articulation of the Message. Little Vartan's question - can you get to heaven without dying? The Psalm - "Lord if you open my lips, I will sing Your praise" or...
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Solstice Bells Ring For the Light
Next Step #237: "The Christmas/Solstice Special" Finding the courage to celebrate Christmas after the Sandy Hook (Newtown) Shooting. Ringing the Bells of Etchmiadzin - the new Bethlehem: Fr. Vazken celebrates the Solstice and life after the end of the Mayan Calendar. Obama's mention of Jesus…
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The Dreaming Church
Next Step #236: When the Church refuses to let you dream, it's missing the Call of Christ - the ultimate dreamer. Reject the stifling Church: A series of events in Fr. Vazken's life push him to this interesting development of ideas about dreams and reality. A shake up to realize the Mission of…
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From Kings to Humanity
Next Step #235: The story of King Apkar in the context of Christ and life today. The WRITINGS of Jesus - to Apkar and the "wish list." Tradition, Scripture and Church. The escalation of violence in Syria and who will mourn the children of war? The Children's Memorial Service. A rock is thrown…
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Strip Away to Faith
Next Step #234: Did you survive Black Friday & Cyber Monday? Now engage in the art of belly-dancing - it's a strip -tease to uncover faith. The New Israel is not a place, so seek your mind on God's Kingdom first. Issues of identity and belonging in a pluralistic society are discussed. How to read...
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Thanksgiving Thoughts from Bob to Bob
Next Step #233: On a day remembered for the Kennedy Assassination, JFK sets the tone with thoughts on Thanksgiving. But there are more thoughts - from Bob, a homeless man on the streets of LA. Fr. Vazken explores beyond the traditions and connects with the models of thanksgiving old and new....
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Presented by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, each session delves into the understanding of the ancient Armenian Orthodox faith in life today. If you're looking for the missing pieces in life's puzzle, if you want to do more than memorize a few Bible verses and if you are ready to think, download a session. Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan in conjunction with ePostle.net and Ken T. Nalik.
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