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 how it helps to get the message of eternity out to the people.
Anush's Pomegranate - "Church & State"
Song: "Nor Yerk" by Mariam Matossian
Jerusalem Patriarch Elected - coverage and commentary by Dr. Harry Hagopian
A new Armenian Patriarch in Jerusalem: what does it mean?
The Haghpat Monastary in Armenia
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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 Zadoian from Compass. Unraveling the mysteries of a Black Baptist Preacher's message for the Armenian Orthodox Christian and the Armenian Orthodox Church. Can a First Class Church have 2nd Class Citizens?  How we travel from the First Christian Nation to the Genocide and now to the MLK Retreat.
Breaking News: Archbishop Nourhan Manoogian Elected 97th Patriarch of Jerusalem
Anush's Pomegranate Seeds: Patience, Perseverance and Faith
Song: Saren Kouga - Arax on the Crossings Album
Inauguration of President Barack Obama
Sun Sash - http://sunsash.blogspot.com/2013/01/sun-sash-danger.html
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Sledders on Calgary Hill - Big Bear, CA

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 Barack Obama's second inaugural.  Working to bring sanctity to the family in a holistic manner. 
Datev Outreach: http://datevoutreach.org
Anush's Pomegrante Seeds - "Activism" - I'm not buying apathy!
Song: "White, Brown, Black" by Brownie McGhee
Aaron Schwartz passes away - RSS Feed Codeveloper.
The First time Barack Obama was sworn into office
Kindred Spirits - MLK & John the Baptist
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Fr. Vazken and Anna Gasparian in studio

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 Understanding=the In His Shoes philosophy. Returning from New Media Expo, a review of show, technology and Suzie's voice from the back seat of the Mustang! The evolution of the computer - toasters, an appliance and the Church.
Anush's "Pomegranate Seeds" - An Ordinary Armenian Christmas
Song - Amen Shapat gam Giragi by the Seminarians of the Vazkenian Seminary at Lake Sevan.
Links
Theophany Sermon
In His Shoes - www.inhisshoes.org
T-Pain & Obama
Datev Outreach - www.DatevOutreach.org
Robert Tercek, New Media Expo
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Fr. Vazken Blessing the Water

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 Orthodox understanding of the Christian message of peace and harmony. Armodoxy as it unfolds. Also - Baptism with a computer? Making 2013 a Year for Dreams!
Song: "New York" by Gor Mkhitarian
Jethro Tull Christmas Album
MLK Retreat - http://inhisshoes.org/MLK/MLK2013registration.html
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