Elements of the Conundrum

Next Step #202: In a month of Resurrection we're commemorating Genocide. Puzzle? Conundrum? Changing the language of conflict and understanding victory in terms expressed by Jesus. The path of the politicians, the challenge of St. Paul and the power of Christ come into play in this "Genocide Edition" of the Next Step.  Fr. Vazken brings it all together with a Christian message that is powerful, victorious and full of peace. Also -The April shower of tears won't lead to May flowers this time, but will attempt to alleviate nausea. Religiosity of the shakers and movers, the rejection of the intelligentsia.
Ani's Bubbles:  A Living Faith - Vincent Van Gogh
Song: "Menk Ankeghtz Zinvor Enk" by Hovhaness Badalian
Khirmian Hayrig's Paper Ladle: http://armenianhouse.org/khrimyan-hayrik/loving-father.html
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Starting the 325

Next Step #201: The message of resurrection after the celebration of Easter reverberates, but under what conditions? A look at the altar dynamics and the recreation of the "Badarak" as a sacrificial expression of friendship. Guest Linda Zadoian (from Compass) discusses the evolution of the means by which evangelization takes place. Grass roots change to the Armenian Church. WWMMT: What would Mary Magdalen tweet? "I went to the tomb, it was empty!" Wouldn't it have been a shame if her tweet was pushed down the Twitter page because of other tweets? Ongoing thoughts about Fr. Vazken's & Fr. McKenzie's sermons...
Ani's Bubbles: A sign of faith
TAAB2: http://youtu.be/q7jZMCBEsZM
Song: Al Massih Qam by Rula Kishek
Lend a Second Hand Round #2
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The Shadow of the Resurrection

Next Step #200: A reading of the Resurrection narrative according to Matthew - fear and joy exist together in anticipation of victory. Tracing the message of the Empty Tomb, courtesy of Thad & Bart, through Armenia and history. Arriving today-getting real with the resurrection in your life, discovering the joy of Mystery - fear and joy existing together - deep in life.
Ani's Bubbles - The Poor Rich Family
Daily messages for Holy Week
Song: "Govya Yerusaghem"
Lusine Zakarian "Khorhoort Khorin"
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Resonating to Turn Condemnation to Salvation

Next Step #159: The power that resides in each of us, is also part and fabric of the universe, it resides outside of us. Belief and faith means going beyond the ordinary and the expected. Armodoxy is the path that challenges us to find harmony within ourselves and without – seeking the impossible and resonating with the harmonics that otherwise don’t exist. Tapping into the Jesus principle of Resurrection. “Praying Solves all of my Problems.” – Pope Kirollos.  The “loaded” prayer of Christ. Only Christ can change the ugliness of condemnation and death to the beauty of salvation and life.  Using examples from his recent experiences with health issues, Fr. Vazken talks about the power to overcome evil, cancer, and darkness in the Armodox tradition. Armodoxy’s raison d'etre and Etchmiadzin as mission.
Music: Bazzini's "La Ronde des Lutins'; http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vengerov-Virtuosi-Antonio-Bazzini/dp/B00005K3Q0
Opening: Arax “Vaspouragan” http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arax2
Lucine Zakarian “Xorhurt Xorin”
Ani's Bubbles: Keep Hope Alive (Believing in Magic)
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Theme Song by Varoujan Movsesian
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Tying Up Water and Other Excuses

Next Step #153: Christianity beyond the names; Fr. Vazken explores the excuses for covering our guilt as Christians as he looks at the Fast for Darfur; it’s implications and strength in commemorating atrocities. Picking on homosexuality: what Christians must remember before picking up the stone. Balancing good actions with humility. Watch out for Lucy in the Sky! Part 2 of Armodoxy - unravelling the central message of Resurrection. Story from Naseredin Hodja: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/05/are-you-tying-water-with-that-rope.html
Music "Tzidzernag" by Arax from the “Crossing” album: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arax2
Ani's Bubble – “Three Races”
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Post Easter Victory for Victims

Next Step #151: Easter celebrations are over, Genocide commemorations have stopped, but the real work of In His Shoes continues in highlighting Resurrection over Crucifixion. Recap and commentary on the Fast for Darfur. Defining the Church as the Sacred Body of Christ, and the overwhelming power of national aspirations. And in the world… Prince William gets married, Obama proves he’s a citizen and Superman denounces his US Citizenship.
Music by Steve Hampar
Ani's Bubble - Angel Made Quilt.
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Gor is with Us!

Next Step #142: Prelude to the IHS Gathering for Darfur - recording artist Gor Mkhitarian drops in at the studio for an interview - music and humanities, it's all there. Then, a special in-studio session - "Or," "Hrashk" and the "Snow" has never been the same. Father Vazken explains the importance of the moment as Genocide in Darfur escalates in intensity. The victory of Resurrection is at the heart of all of our efforts.
Gor Music: http://gormusic.com
Purchase SPIRIT Album by Gor Mkhitarian
Ani's Bubbles: The Silent Sermon;
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The Sound of One Hand Clapping

Next Step #99: Genocide Commemoration - why we can't forget. Story of the USC Annenberg School's Denial Policy, Interview with William's College Student Madlyn Mgrublian who single-handedly organized the campus commemoration; Follow up to the Famine and a glimpse of a REAL miracle, one of resurrection and hope for tomorrow.
Music: Soorp Soorp by Gagik Gasparian – www.gagikgasparyan.com
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This episode sponsored by Professor Nicholas & Janine Economides

Easter - Beginnings for Faith, Hope and Love

Next Step #95: Holy Week Edition, looking at our Lenten Journey, culminating with the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Tribute to Jesus Christ Superstar at age 40 - how the questions are just as important as the answers. Abp. Tiran's admonition to not discount reason. The Jehovah’s Witness target the Armenian community in Los Angeles. Here arises our challenge to REACT to the EMPTY TOMB by making Easter a celebration of Faith, Hope and Love alive in our lives every day. No April Fools jokes today!
Music: "Der Voghormya" - Focused Vision;
Ani's Bubbles - Nothing can separate us from God.
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Quakes in the Twilight

Next Step #72: While getting ready to upgrade to Windows 7 an earthquake and a trip to another dimension divert our attention to better things - mostly of the resurrection kind. Loma Prieta 20 years later; Rod Sterling 50 years later - reflections on the need to look beyond our sufferings and the importance of imagination. Ken's in trouble this time.
Bubbles by Ani: Butterfly
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After a Famine/After a Genocide: A Shift in Perspective

Next Step #47: April is filled with remembrances of Genocide, from the Armenian to the Jewish to the Rwandan and now Darfur; the In His Shoes Ministries finishes a fast for world hunger. $28,000 later, a group of Genocide survivor-descendants prove that the power of love and good can overcome evil. It’s a lesson and inspiration for life. Whether to overcome personal difficulties or global calamities, there’s a message of victory- a switch of perspective, to believe crucifixions are preludes to resurrections.

Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian: Green Bible and Creation Care

Ani’s Bubbles: A different perspective

Arise from the Dark into the Light

Next Step #45 – The Easter message continues as Resurrection finds its way out of Jerusalem to each heart. Warren Goodman is granted parole and a new Gregory Beylerian artwork gets a “Rise” in the midst of our doubt. April 15 – Tax Day in the US, but no matter where you’re listening, those taxes are bothersome, until you get a new look at a familiar problem. No need to juggle God and money, your checkbook is probably the only thing that requires these acrobatics. Jew, Christian and Muslim – where does faith intersect for them? Hratch’s Global Perspective will surprise you. And a crackpot for the Bubbles from Ani.

Holy Week 2009 – 99¢ Store Miracle

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the focal point of Holy Week. And during this period, we don’t just remember the events of Holy Week, but we actually live them through our services. In this podcast Fr. Vazken leads us through an experience at the 99¢ store worth a million dollar miracle. Tune in to make the miracle your own. Overcome your crosses by understanding Jesus’ desire to walk in our shoes. Here’s a last minute sprint to the Resurrection.

Spiritual Bubbles with Ani Burr reading an excerpt from a meditation on the Resurrection called “Condemned to Immortality” by Abbot Father Justin Popovic.

Global Perspective with Hratch Tchilingirian turns his attention towards the UN’s Alliance on Civilizations, which this week held its Second Forum in Istanbul, Turkey, and aimed at advancing intercultural understanding.