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 confusing. His Holiness to His Holiness: Patriarch Bartholomew's message to Pope Francis. Cheap & Costly Grace - an end of Lent reflection as an entrance to Holy Week.
Lenten Journey: www.armodoxy.blogspot.com 
Anush's Pomegranate, "The Journey Continues"
Song: From Holy Week, Vem Recording - at this time there is no reference on the Internet. We will update when available 
Fr. Vazken's "Got-me-did-it-get-you? Moment"
Patriarch Bartholomew's message to Pope Francis
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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 alert on the Pope and Armenian victimization. Toward the end of the Lenten season and the End of times - where to focus your attention. Final thoughts on living in the eternal present. The God question in cosmology. Why Armodoxy is necessary at this point. Pi Day, though its just an approximation, it'll get better in 2 years. Sharing a book list.
Song: Our Father "Hayr Mer" by Duduk Quartet
Anush's Pomegranate Seed: Walking by Heart with God
Coming up this Sunday - Gala Danilova will be talking about the landmine clearing in Artzakh - streamed at http://epostle.net
Women are grumpier than men in the morning
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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 to rid villages and country sides of landmines. In the discussion, we find paths for peace and understanding. This is the joining of spirit, heart and hands - a "must-listen" this Lent - Fantastic Me Ban.
Anush's Pomegrante Seeds: "The Right, the Left and a New Direction"
Song - Datevik's "Antzrev Yegav"
Clearing Landmines - The Halo Trust 
Artzakh (Karabakh)
Love & the Universe
Lenten Journey
Sun Sash
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Cross of Gold

Next Step #198: EXCLUSIVE: Reflections on the Passing of HH Pope Shenouda III, connecting with the Middle East and Armenians by Harry Hagopian. On the positive side of Lent - the power of Prayer, as expressed in physics and singularity. Black Hole Events to Killing Cancer. A first look at Holy Week with more to come...
Ani's Bubbles: Animal Crackers
Song: Cross of Gold by Darrell Grant on "Truth & Reconciliation"
Links:
Pope Shenouda's passing: http://youtu.be/b5CyiwnvW9A
Pope Shenouda Tribute: http://youtu.be/-apFmn18Sug
Harry Hagopian on the Pope: http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/16410
Armenian Miuron/Coptic church: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/07/coptic-churcharmenian-miuron.html
More from Harry Hagopian http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/HarryHagopian
More from the Armenian Orthodoxy Blog: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/
Holy Week Podcasts: http://epostle.net/easter/
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Twinkies in Paradise

Next Step #194: Quick! Word problem time - subtract the number of days of Lent from the total number of days in a year. Grab your calculator and press the RESET button on life. Find what is necessary in life and who's responsible for the challenges all around you. Adam and Eve have nothing on the Twinkie defense on this Expulsion Sunday. Vartan's battle continues with a Vatche, Zaven and Karekin in this new chapter of an old story. On the problems of crying and strength.
Song: Lilit Danielyan "I saw my love in the street" (Nahapet Kuchak)
Ani's Bubbles: Mother Teresa's Life
Links: Twinkie Defense
Lenten Page: http://armenianorthodoxy.org/lent/
Videos: www.youtube.com/armodoxy
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Weapons of Choice for Overloaded Anxiety

Next Step #147: Cesar Chavez day: looking beyond the self and caring for the community. Armodoxy: Life of Activism; War & Peace - Making Faith the Weapon of Choice; Gabriel in Darfur at the refugee camps and the upcoming Fast for Darfur; Spiritual and emotional overload and anxiety. Welcome to the Brazilian listeners. Earthquakes and revolutions - Signs of the Times? Or selfish desires? Word: Li.
Links: Stop Genocide Now – iAct & Gabriel;
Watch “Greetings of Hope”
Music: Lilit Pipoyan "Tzoun Tzoun" from Lialousin
Bubbles by Ani: Giving up grudges for Lent;
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Hacking through Lent

Next Step #144: Reflections on the Gathering for Darfur – Gor Mkhitarian, Ara Dabandjian and Melineh Kurdian share their talent at the March 6 In His Shoes event. At the end of the day – the miracle is obvious: the focus has shifted and we’re on our way toward Easter. Lenten Journey: the files have been found! We have you covered through Lent – Emotionally, spiritually and physically. Ken shows off his new computer and tells of Clapton. “Pwn2Own” and hacking through Lent – stripping down to find what’s underneath it all.
Ani's Bubbles: Juggling Life by the Coca Cola Exec.
Song: Lilit Sargsyan "Prayer” http://arahettravel.com/
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Hitchcock’s Twist to Vartanantz

Next Step #143: Vartanantz and a Hitchcockian twist to the old story. Teaching morality through MTV? Is Fox any better? Birthplaces: Romance to reality, they do change! First Amendment rights of abusers of the Christian name – the Supreme Court decides. Charlie Sheen and MTV – what happens to “throw-away babies”? Paregentan - the beginning of the Lenten season and what’s in store for the next few weeks. Do check out http://epostle.net
Upcoming: This Sunday is the Awareness for Darfur Event at Griffith Park
Song: Yegheghetzin Haygagan by Seminarians at Vazkenian Monetary, Lake Sevan
Ani's Bubbles: Carl's Garden
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The New Media Lent is Just Beginning

Next Step #94: Using the New Media to bring the message of God's Kingdom to the world. End of Lent reflections about the Ministry – the Lenten Journey podcasts and the ability to create virtual communities of God. Fr. Vazken discusses the thought process in creating the vision for the “epostle’s net.” Networking with the Samaritan Group (after health care debate). An overview of Holy Week in the Armenian Orthodox Church.
Ani's Bubbles: "Matter of Perspective";
Song: "Gakavik" by Datevik;
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Heart Prints

Next Step #90: Has anyone ever tried Christianity? Karl Marx's challenge is applied to Christianity. Can the Prodigal answer that challenge? Answers to the questions concerning the Vazkenian Seminary - Find out where and who these people are. Fr. Vazken opens a candid view of the priest during the Lenten season – what are some of his challenges? And a surprise message from the 1200th Century – in St. Nersess Shnorahali’s Ninth Hour of the Havadov Khosdovanim. Finally – the evolution toward the “Next” step. An invitation to join in the Famine Kickoff (epostle.net/broadcast.html)
Music: Datevig "Antzrev Yegav"
Ani's Bubbles: "Heart Prints"
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Look Out 2012, It’s 2010!

Next Step #88: Bring it all together BEFORE Lent, in PREPARATION of Lent, to GET THROUGH Lent. We go pre-Mayan Calendar and find the tools for life: Looking at Valentine and Vartanantz, Ghevont, Poon Paregentan, Fat Sunday, Diaruntarach, Candlemas, Easter and even Chinese New Year - this is the year that it all comes together. Don't delay 'til 2012 to get in on the fun today!
Lenten Resources: Your Lenten Experience; Let's Give it up for Lent;
Song: Ghapama by Zulal;
Ani's Bubbles: The Attacking Butterfly;
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Midwinter Blues Turn Fun

Next Step #87: Special numerical calculations for 2010 - 40 days twixt Christmas and Groundhogs, gives way to the Purification period. 40 days twixt Presentation and the End of Lent - doesn't happen, but once in a lifetime. Drop the embarrassment from Christian and Christian pastors this is about a LIVING Christ and his REVOLUTION. Follow up on the "Khrimian and Obama" lecture topped off with Superbowl wishes for a Super Sunday.
Song: George Harrison's "The Inner Light" by Jeff Lynne (Concert for George);
Bubbles by Ani: 8 Gifts;
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Free Will and Responsibility

Building on the themes presented last week, the Lenten Journey continues with a look at Free Will and Responsibility. An Armenian Orthodox look at God presents metaphysical concepts which scrape the surface of space-time as understood in the concept of Love. This is some of the ground work necessary to understand the broader concepts of love and relationship building that will be coming out in subsequent podcasts. The prodigal, steward and judge are stored away for next week’s continuation of the Lenten Journey. Also, an invitation to participate in the annual In His Shoes ‘Famine’ aiding world hunger.

Spiritual Bubbles by Ani Burr: The Prayers of St. Nersess Shnorhali (continued)

Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian: Discusses Christian minorities in the Middle East today with a particular focus on the Armenian communities and issues of identity with a look at school, church, and media. (Part 2/3)

Song: “Orhnyal eh Asdvadz” by the Students of the Vazkenian Seminary, Sevan, Armenia

Armenia to Bedrock - A Lenten Journey

Back from Armenia, Fr. Vazken reflects on the sacredness of the first Christian nation as we take a next step into the Lenten journey. Preparing for Easter requires a regimen of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving. Armenian Orthodoxy writes the prescription for healthy living, including body, mind, and soul. Now, find out if Adam was Fred Flintstone and Eve, Wilma? And what about Adam and Steve as Fr. Vazken bashes religious gay bashers as well as most stereotypes. A great way to start off lent.

Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian looks at the Christian communities spread throughout the Middle East and their mass exodus from this region due to a host of dire internal and external issues.

Spiritual Bubbles with Ani Burr - Part 1 of 6 from St. Nerses Shnorhali's Havadov Khosdovanim (I Confess With Faith)

Musical selection: "Etchmiadzin ee Hore" from the album, Orhnial eh Asdvadz, sung by the seminarians at the Vazkenian Theological Academy of Lake Sevan.

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.