Dreaming Peace w/out Violence

Next Step #116: Almost a half-century past Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech, President Obama justifies war as a means to peace? So what’s left to dream? Armenian Orthodoxy and the dream to secure peace is explored in this podcast in a very personal manner by Fr. Vazken. More on the Mosque at Ground Zero – insights on constitutionality. Statement from the National Council of Churches: http://www.ncccusa.org/news/MK.cordovamosque.html
Song: Paul Simon's "American Tune" w/Bach and Beethoven too. 
Ani's Bubbles: An Angel to smiling on you - http://scrubsmag.com/author/AniBurr/
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

Grapes Invade Our Comfort Zones

Next Step #114: St. Mary's Assumption is an opportunity for Thanksgiving and reflections on motherhood, thru the lens of Armodoxy. Standing up for principles even in light of our comfort zones being violated. Questions worth asking: Why are apparitions of St. Mary so greasy? Would you say ‘yes’ to an unplanned pregnancy of Love? Is giving really better than receiving? Also: The Trump/Teresa show-down. The principles of the Mosque at Ground Zero.
Song: "Julia" by The Beatles
Ani’s Bubbles: "Who Packed Your Parachuette?"
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for epostle.net

More than a Footnote – Check the Message!

Next Step #76: Interview with Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Dean of St. Nersess Armenian Seminary (StNersess.edu), Part 2 of 2 - Armenian Church is not a footnote to Christianity; the “Developed Theology of Sacrifice”; the “Radical Message of the Gospel”; How to connect to programs at St. Nersess Seminary. Also in this episode: reflections on St. Andrew, the First Called; Twilight continues with “New Moon” – vampires and the living dead
Song: Gomidas' Sourp Sourp, with intro by Fr. Findikyan
Ani's Bubbles: The Pencil
Produced by Suzie Shatarevyan for ePostle.net
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Holy Week Passions: "The Eve of the Last Supper"

A Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Orthodox Church at the Armenian Church Youth Ministries Center in Glendale, California

Celebrant Priest: Father Vazken Movsesian
Musical Selection: Gor Mkhitarian from the Spirit Album
Camera: Christaphor Movsesian
Sign Language: Ashot Tadevosian
Produced by: Suzie Shatarevyan for Epostle.net

Prelude to Lent

As we approach the Lenten journey, this podcast turns our attention towards Lent. Questions abound. What is it? How do we prepare for it? Why is the curtain around the altar drawn? Why can't we receive communion? And so on... Fr. Vazken answers all of these questions and gives us an explanation of the services that take place during this period. He also touches on the Feast of Ghevontianz and Vartan Mamigonian, but just enough to get our minds thinking... So much more on this next week!

In light of Darwin's 200th birthday anniversary celebration, the Global Perspective segment with Hratch Tchilingirian discusses several points that put both evolution and creation into focus.

Musical selection is "Ghapama" by Zulal, from the Armenian A Cappella Trio's self-titled album.

Celebrating Life and Love

"If the world be all yours, what will you take with you? Love God, love people, and love your beloved." -- Sayat Nova

From Groundhogs Day to Candlemas and Dyarntarach; from St. Valentine to Sayat Nova, this podcast is a celebration of new beginnings and a celebration of life and love. Our Lord, Jesus Christ is Love incarnate and in Him is the manifestation of all intensities of Love. Fr. Vazken challenges the listener to look at the all encompassing nature of love, and shows us how religion and culture come together to help us understand the realities of the world.

Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian looks at politics and the power of religion in society. Religion is not only a matter of personal faith but could also be a potent force of political mobilization and even revolution.

Special musical treat is a performance by Nune Yesayan singing Sayat Nova's Kamancha.

A New Era of Hope

A fitting end to the Martin Luther King tribute, this podcast commemorates one of Dr. King’s children who was “judged by the content of his character.” Barack Obama becomes the 44^th president of the United States; hope is defined as believing in a dream come true. Fr. Vazken discusses the prayers at inauguration and isn’t it a “no duh” that Jesus’ name would come up? Rev. J. Lowery’s poetic benediction is highlighted here. PREMIER installment of Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian looks at Gaza and innocence lost.

Spiritual Bubbles topic: Obama’s Address on Hope