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, from Artsakh on a variety of life & death issues, violence & peace, the value of life and updating to Windows 8.1 and life beyond the iPhone. Candid & meaty discussions help make way for the Step.
Song: "New Life" by Gor Mkhitarian 
Landmine Free Artsakh: http://landminefreeartsakh.com
Datev Outreach: www.datevoutreach.org
Fr. Vazken's blog: www.armodoxy.blogspot.com
Engineered by Ken Nalik
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Fr. Vazken and Gala Danilova

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 horrifying realities experienced through Datev Outreach, namely domestic violence and "unwanted" children. Also - a look at Armenia - as a pilgrim travels on the CYMA program in contrast to a young seminarian in the Soviet State in 1977.
Links...
Suicide-Domestic Violence victim in Armenia
Anush's Pomegranate
Compass with Linda Zadoian
Song: Mariam Matossian's "Hayastani Aghchigner"
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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 bombing, and the screening of Bared Maronian's "Orphans of the Genocide" are woven together in this interesting journey from chaos to order. It is a mystery and it is deep.
Anush's Inside the Pomegrante - Finding the Helper
Song - Isabel Bayrakdarian "Khorhoort Khorin"
Slipstream http://jethrotull.com
Datev Outreach http://datevoutreach.org
Boston Marathon: Where Was God During the Boston Marathon?
Orphans of the Genocide (7 minute trailer); Order the full-length DVD
St. Peter Youth Ministry - 10th Anniversary
St. Peter Booklet form 
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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 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

Bravery like St. Vartan's

Next Step #193: What makes St. Vartan "brave"? Another episode "from the desert" with analysis of courage and faith. On the fundamentalists and the rejection of literal translations of the Bible. Followup on the Domestic Violence Walk in Glendale. From Tempe Arizona.
Song: "Yegeghetzin Haygagan" by the Students of the Vazkenian Seminary, Lake Sevan, Armenia
Translation: http://zohrabcenter.wordpress.com/2010/03/24/cultural-tidbits-part-3-vahan-tekeyan-prince-of-poetry/
Ani's Bubbles: "The Rose Within"
Walk for Domestic Violence: www.inhisshoes.org
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Living Saints is Living Christ

Next Step #192:  A week of living saints - from Ghevont to Vartan and the Midwinter feast of Diaruntarch. Debut of Gor Mkhitarian's "New Life" - dedicated to the victims of domestic violence. This episode looks at domestic violence and the Christian response - it's about helping and healing. St. Joseph serves as an example of the great male lover. From monasteries to bleeding Marys, what would Christ do in the case of hurting families? Welcome to the team, Vahe.
Song: "New Life" by Gor Mkhitarian - www.gormusic.com
Ani's Bubbles: Children & Domestic Violence
Links - Tufenkian Foundation: http://www.tufenkianfoundation.org/
Globalization and the Armenian Church by Fr. Vazken: http://vimeo.com/15291175
Domestic Violence awareness event: www.inhisshoes.org
Vartan & Ghevont
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Purifying the Dogs of Midwinter

Next Step #191: The Church comes alive as it lives its mission in creating awareness for Domestic Violence and a shelter for the abused. Religion meets relevance, as Fr. Vazken takes the discussion from the Groundhog's Day, to Diaruntarach to purity. Can you preach what you don't believe? Then, how can Christians light a candle, pray to pictures and close their eyes to abused women and hungry children? Add some dessert to the cafeteria menus of religion in this one. Maternity leave according to the Bible. A farewell to Ken.
Walk for Domestic Violence: http://inhisshoes.org
Jesuit College Leader
Song: Rouben Hakhverdian "Poetner yev shuner" (Poets & dogs)
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Dreaming Happiness

Next Step #189: MLK's "American Dream" serves as a backdrop for our discussion on happiness. Recent finding suggest religion adds value to the Happiness Hypothesis, how about for you? Fr. Vazken shares thoughts on the Sayat Nova Dance Group and their 25th Anniversary Concert, the MLK/In His Shoes 9th Anniversary Hike, Team In Her Shoes to fight breast cancer, and upcoming plans to bring awareness to issues of domestic violence. Fr. Artoon Sempadian passes away - today's song "Hayrik" is dedicated in his memory. 
Links to today's topics:
Happiness Hypothesis & Religion: http://www.religionandsociety.org.uk/research_findings/featured_findings/religion_adds_value_to_the_happiness_hypothesis
Sayat Nova Dance Group of Boston: http://www.sayatnova.com/
Team In Her Shoes: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Team-In-Her-Shoes/292120147471155
Dr. King's "American Dream" Speech:
Fr. Artoon Sempadian passes away: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=artoon-sempadian&pid=155538890
Song: "Hayrik" by Norayr Kartashyan
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All Things Blessed and Blessings

Next Step #173: The great "blessing mystery" solved! What is a "Blessing"? Fr. Vazken reveals an answer 29 years in the making. Many blessings - including for water-wells and pre-werewolf adolescents. Exploring the nausea that comes with blessings over childbirth. The piece of sand spins inside this oyster to reveal a blessed pearl! Prayers offered for Abortion and Domestic Violence: applying what we have learned from Christ. Lessons for the Christian Church. Next Step reaches its 6th continent.
Music: "Blessings" by Gor Mkhitarian www.gormusic.com
Ani's Bubbles: May all your prayers be answered
29 Years in the Making: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011_09_01_archive.html
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New Media to Domestic Violence

Next Step #123: On the eve of the New Media Expo, the Epostle.net staff steps in the shoes of the Holy Translators and looks for the means to simplify the complex. Tigran translates the Nicene Creed to American Sign . Domestic Violence is brought to forum with the tragic story of Zaruhi. Sign the petition to bring legislation in Armenia and DO something more. Fr. Vazken outlines a plan for a women’s shelter where safety and spirituality are both priorities. The nonsense of the church doilies and the absurdity of women subjecting to men. We’re off to New Media Expo.
Human Rights Now - Armenia's Domestic Violence Legislation is Overdue
Petition for Armenia to Pass Domestic Violence Legislation: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/armenia-must-pass-domestic-abuse-law/
Song: “Magdalene Laundries” by Joni Mitchell
Ani’s Bubbles: Mother Teresa on the poor feeding the poor
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Magdalen Laundry in England - Early 20th Century