The Next Step

The Next Step


Latest Episodes

New Media to Domestic Violence
October 14, 2010

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

Stuck on the Bridge: When Tools become Toys
October 07, 2010

Next Step #122: Hypocrisy and khash (patcha) are not for the weak at heart. Orthodoxy is not for saints alone! What happens when our tools turn into toys and we lose sense of purpose in our lives? How to discuss hypocrisy WITHOUT being accused of hypocris

Armodoxy: You Say You Want a Revolution?
September 30, 2010

Next Step #121: Defining the self within the structure of Armenian Orthodoxy as children of the 21st Century. “Validating” the new generation of Armodoxy as the last link in a chain, beginning with Time, with the center Golden Link Christ and an open

Equinox Balance: Ends and Means
September 30, 2010

Next Step #120: The Autumnal Equinox brings a balance of time and power, one expressed through the “Harvestest” moon. Can we find a balance between ends and means, primarily when it comes to soliciting donation for the church? A listener’s comments

The Next Step is a New Step
September 09, 2010

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.

Armodoxy: a Unifying Theory for 911
September 09, 2010

Next Step #118: In search for the Unified Field Theory, Steven Hawkings says God did not create the Universe. Changing chaos to order? Remembering the chaos of 911 – by burning the Quoran? Pastor or Publicity Hound?  Which Holy Book would Jesus bur

Domino’s Labor; Clooney’s Memory
September 02, 2010

Next Step #117: A Labor Day story with a twist toward purpose. Fortune Magazine identified him, Tom Monagham, and the Next Step follows him to the real fortune. George Clooney accepts an Emmy Award for Humanitarian work. His memory doesn’t fade with a r

Dreaming Peace w/out Violence
August 27, 2010

Next Step #116: Almost a half-century past Dr. King's "I have a dream" speech, President Obama justifies war as a means to peace? So what’s left to dream? Armenian Orthodoxy and the dream to secure peace is explored in this podcast in a very personal ma

Secrets for Avoiding the Void
August 19, 2010

Next Step #115: What's the secret for making a church "work"? Could you bring it down to a word or two? Education? Faith? Commitment? Sincerity? Also in this podcast: Watching the Asteroids, Contributing to Confidence, Reclaiming childhood ideology. 

Grapes Invade Our Comfort Zones
August 12, 2010

Next Step #114: St. Mary's Assumption is an opportunity for Thanksgiving and reflections on motherhood, thru the lens of Armodoxy. Standing up for principles even in light of our comfort zones being violated. Questions worth asking: Why are apparitions of