Caring for Youth: Getting Real

Next Step #168: Interview with Linda Maxwell, co-founder of We Care for Youth and facilitator for In His Shoes Ministries. Caring for youth is a calling for Linda Maxwell. She does so with love, care and compassion. Here she discusses her work with kids, and the power of the spirit in bringing about change. She discusses her latest project  - a Day of Remembrance on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. The "Raul Aguirre Story," - a young man slain on the streets of Glendale and the power of forgiveness in the healing progress (see - http://7x77.org)  Candid discussion about the spiritual dimension of youth care - a must-hear for anyone concerned or working with youth. Also - reflections on news of Steve Jobs leaving Apple Computer; Earthquakes and Hurricanes - take it easy! Newsweek says NO - what about you? Promo for "Compass" - coming this Fall on Epostle.net
Song: John Bilezikjian "Sevani Tzugnors Bar"
Ani's Bubbles "A Prayer for Children"
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A Hug to the Message

Next Step #167: Hug from the lady who lost Max and the importance of human touch. Science & religion met at the grape blessing as they do in all things Christ-centered. The victims of the sexual revolution and the claim-to-fame of the famous. Divorce and the family/children. The primary purpose of institutions is Darwinian in nature. Listen up - and get a hug coupon while you're at it. Details today.
Musical Selection: "Armenian Dance" by John Bilezikjian http://dantzrecords.com/
Ani's Bubbles "River Rafting"
Links on today's show:
Bikes you need to check out http://predatorcycling.com/
NPR - Study: Are cohabitating parents bad for kids?
Man from Ick: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/08/man-from-ick.html
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Productivity and Vine-caretaking

Next Step #166: Exploring further the Mother of God as an expression of connecting to the TRUE vine - John 15 - Productivity by staying connected to the Vine and yielding the Fruit of Love (Finally! Grapeblessing explained). Armodoxy and St. Mary - Bringing women's issues in forum. Archbishop Barkev's Answer: A Koan from Karabakh? Four sisters, Marie, Lusaper, Srpuhi and Diruhi pointing to the Blessed Virgin.  The Institution and the Message - Insuring connections to the Vine.
Petros Malakyan taking Indiana students to Armenia: http://tcarmenia.osmblogs.com/wordpress/
Catholicos Karekin I's statement on women (1995, Beijing): http://www.aiwa-net.org/Karekin.html
Song by Eric Clapton & Pavarotti  "Holy Mother"
Ani's Bubbles "Man from Ick"
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The Mother of Love: A Different Perspective

Next Step #165: In preparation of the feast of Assumption, Fr. Vazken takes a step toward understanding St. Mary as a model for saying yes to Love. This is more than the story of an angel visiting the Blessed Mother of God, it's about a visit we receive daily to become ambassadors of God's Love in the world. This is prelude to the feast - part one of two. Also - thoughts on self-worth and the plight of women in the world. St. Mary opens a discussion about women's issues that cannot be dismissed by the Christian.
Julia Roberts story
Join us for Prof. Petros Malakyan on the Epostle Ustream channel - August 10; 7:30PST
John Lennon's song
Song by Shoushan Petrossian
Ani's Bubbles "Mary's Letter to Mothers"
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The Center Light is Greater than the Law & the Prophets

Next Step #164: The elements of the Transfiguration of the Lord are looked at through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy. Making sense of the water feast of Vartevar. Part 2 of 2 on the theme - understanding the CENTER figure as between Law and Prophet. (Part 1 - see NS episode #163) Seeking validity for ourselves from non-Christian sources. Summer readings and the fallacy in catch-up mentality. The Gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 17 as the platform for this weekend.
Song: "Arev, Arev" by Mariam Matossian 
Ani's Bubbles "Little Wave"
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Transfiguring into Light

Next Step #163: Understanding Light as a function of temperature and not lumens. Fr. Vazken takes the listener on a journey to the Beginning, when light meant more than a sun ray, cf. “I am the Light of the World” – Jesus Christ. This is the first of a two-part podcast that explores the story of the Transfiguration (Gospel of St. Matthew, chapter 17)  in terms of light and focus. Comments on Exorcism from “Beyond Belief” and Fr. Albert (Jerry Springer with a collar?) – a mirror of society’s needs and wants. An end to the Space Shuttle Program comes as the HP-G60 is retired from the Next Step.
Song: Sona Shaboyan "Yes mi garib biulbiuli bes"
Ani's Bubbles: "Peace of Mind"
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Vacation & Recreation Plans for the Rest of Us

Next Step #162: Making a vacation a true opportunity for recreation is a Christian calling during summer and year-round. Here’s a chance to enjoy the best of God’s world without leaving home. Dizzy Gillespie hit the jazz note and you got a buzz, now try some “Armenian Blues” for that extra walk through Palu and now America. Islam in America – how far? Mormons and the Christian Church - beginning a conversation on the Next Step. Tweeting your way through college.
Song (dedicated to Uncle Gill): “Ghurgeet” by Richard Hagopian
Ani’s Bubble: The Secret of Happiness
New video channel: www.youtube.com/armodoxy
The Other Wiseman: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19608
Tweeting through College
“Carmaggedon?”
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