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LISTEN NOW! Podcast Archives are listed below. Obama's Deeds, McCain's Words,
Christ's Teachings Next Step #11 - Politics,
Religion, Faith and State - is it all a mix or what? Just over a week ago the
two presidential candidates, Obama and McCain, entered into a conversation on
faith and politics with Rick Warren of Saddleback Church. In particular, Warren
asks each of the men about their faith and what it means to them. McCain says it
means that he is “saved and forgiven”. Obama’s response also includes an
“obligation to embrace not just words but deeds.” Fr. Vazken makes this question
the focus of this episode. Get ready for the Orthodox worldview on faith,
salvation, and forgiveness! Fears and Prejudices From Ben Stiller to Carole Jouroyan this Next Step is about retardation and our reaction. Carole Juroyan worked as the Executive Director for the Glendale-based Association of the Retarded. The interview provides Carole's 25-year experience of working and overcoming fear and prejudice. Also in this episode, Fr. Vazken touches upon the Saddleback Forum with presidential candidates Obama and McCain, but more on this next week. The musical selection (Vem Radio) is dedicated to two people we lost this week: baby Zaven Jendian and Mariam Paparigian. Grapes, Vines and Robustness The feast of the Assumption of St.
Mary - the Holy Mother of God reminds us to be the bearers of Love. Fr. Vazken
explores John 15 and Jesus' directive to stay connected to him - the true vine.
Also in the broadcast, an update on Ossetia and Darfur. The two songs that are
featured in the podcast are Gor Mkhitarian's rendition of Gomidas' "Shogher jan"
and Lucine Zakarian singing "Diramayr." SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - 888 - DARFUR
OLYMPICS St. Mary's Yes Don't shy away from this broadcast! Its not your same-old-same-old. On the Feast of St. Mary, Fr. Vazken explores the concept of "bearing God", that is, giving birth to Love. He challenges the listener to think beyond the cliches of the physical event and see St. Mary as a saint who rose above her humanity by accepting the call of God. This is not your ordinary message about St. Mary being the chosen of God. No, this is about St. Mary taking responsibility for her life and responding with a solid "Yes" to God. Also, a call to Save Darfur. With
the start of the China Olympics on 08/08/08, Fr. Vazken focuses on the necessity
to make noise and draw attention to the tragic situation in Darfur. Here is a
call to stop Genocide using the means we have, but first and foremost by being
educated. In 1915 the world closed its eyes, ears and mouth* to the Armenian
Genocide. Here's a true commitment to "Never again!" Even Eclipsed Light Overtakes Darkness The total eclipse of the sun gives
the metaphor for light conquering temporary darkness. Fr. Vazken takes a look up
to our star for a lesson on light and darkness. How and why Jesus moves the
discussion about himself (I am the Light of the World) to us (You are the light
of the world). Realizing Dreams Inspired by the moon landing 39
years ago this week, Fr. Vazken talks about dreaming and turning them into
reality. Is it as easy as waking up? Impulse Buying of Love Next Step Podcast Episode #5 - When Peter accepts Jesus invitation to be a fisher of people (Matthew 4), he and his brother Andrew are impulse buyers of Love. Its another example for us to not restrict our ability to love. Included in this podcast is an interview with St. Nersess seminarian, Deacon Ryan Tellalian, who speaks about service and the St. Nersess experience. Featured song: The Fishermen of Sevan performed by oud virtuoso John Bilezikjian. Repent or Perish Pain and suffering is experienced on different scales, whether on a grand scale as when natural disasters strike, or as experienced on the personal or individual level. Is this because the sins of some are greater or worse than others? The answer is found in Luke 13. In the Gospel, Jesus says NO! But He tells us that we must repent. To repent is to redirect our outlook, our attitude. What makes this possible? Where does Einstein's belief in an expanding universe fit into this? Is God moving the bishop on the chessboard of life? Tune in to this next installment to find out! Freedom to Create through Love Independence Day is a fitting time to look at our freedoms through the lens of Armenian Orthodoxy. What has been the strength of the Armenian people to survive? Where does this spirituality come from? Christ releases us of our bonds and gives us the true freedom – His Love. God has given us the most beautiful gift, the ability to create by tapping into the power of love. In this podcast Fr. Vazken explores the ideas of freedom, independence, and creativity. Vartavar - The Transfiguration Feast Vartavar: a pagan feast transfigured into a Christian one. So today Fr. Vazken takes the next step to a place called Transfiguration. Jesus' transfiguration is documented in several of the Gospels including the scene in Matthew 17 where Christ reveals His illumined Divinity. His face shines like the sun and his garments become as white as light. What does all of this mean to us today? How does Pink Floyd figure into this? Do transfigs only grow in California? Tune in to Armenian Orthodoxy. Take the next step! The Next Step With this premiere broadcast, Fr. Vazken takes the next step in exploring Armenian Orthodoxy. God is experienced as Mystery, deep and inscrutable. Tune in and take this first step with us. |
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