http://ourmedia.org/user/156185 Recently published media items from Ourmedia.org en http://ourmedia.org/node/476643 The first broadcast of the New Year brings in a new message of revealed love. Fr. Vazken takes the listener from the River Jordan to temperatures beyond Fahrenheit. Is that Setrak or Shadrach? Misak or Meshach? Abo or Satchmo? What? Even Louis makes an appearance on this podcast, but who?s singing the Song of the Three? The oven is full of protest but hope for tomorrow. Tune in to start the new year with a revelation that comes only from above. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:23:51 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/475022 The New Year’s Eve Edition of The Next Step takes a look at virtual reality as composed by the demise of a household product. Can we hit a rewind button to find out? The Advent season comes to an end with the arrival of Theophany - just in time for the new year! Listen how Christ makes all things new, through His Love! Peace is just waiting to happen as Fr. Vazken weaves the listener through the first week of the New Year. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:37:45 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/473710 The ?Christmas Eve? edition of the Next Step, explores the scene at the manger as something greater than its historical components. Drawing on the purest concepts of mathematics, Fr. Vazken makes the case that with Jesus, we find the sick, the hungry, the lame and the suffering wrapped in the swaddling cloth. If A=B and B=C then A=C; can we swap variables and find that even peace has a chance! Digging deep ? this podcast even addresses the bigger questions ? did the manger smell like baby wipes? Interspersed with an assortment of great carols, this is a Christmas Eve treat for everyone ? young and old looking for the magic that can come only from God. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:35:02 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/472624 Celebrating Christmas before or after the New Year. Does it matter? To some yes, but from the Armenian Orthodox perspective, it's one of many trappings that skew us from the Truth. What about the Bible? Did it come from God? Dare we say that there are means to God beyond the Bible? And if so, what does that say about the truth of the Bible? Find out in this podcast which explains a bit more than the date of Christmas. Travel back in time to the first thoughts of religion and find out how fact and truth can end up on two different sides of the coin. And all this occurs as our planet takes a spin around the outer rim of its orbit around the Sun. Happy Solstice and a Merry Christmas to all! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:00:23 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/471489 Next Step #26, 12/10/08 - on the Great Banquet, or WWJWFHB = (What would Jesus want for his Birthday?) The answer is given in scripture and in this podcast! Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:38:08 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/470404 ou’ll find this episode filled with “Happy Holiday” cheer, and here’s a hint: it’s not because Fr. Vazken wants to be politically correct! Christmas is coming and with the season of Advent, you’re invited to look within and at how the Christ child is being born around you and then within. Also, in this episode we look at Vampires and the undead. As crowds line up to watch “Twilight” and emotions heat up, we compare it with the undead in the church, namely the saints, both those with a capital and a small ‘S’. The last segment of the podcast is dedicated to the 20th Anniversary of the earthquake in Armenia (December 7, 1988) and the formation of Armenian electronic multimedia through sain.org and the foundation for In His Shoes Ministries. Featured song: “About Light” by Gor Mkhitarian Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:09:31 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/469349 This is the special Thanksgiving edition! Last Sunday was the beginning of Advent in the Armenian Church, a period of 50 days preparing us for Christmas. And Fr. Vazken promised that if you take this journey with us Christmas will have new meaning. You will understand the birth of Christ as new revelation in your life. And to begin this journey listen to how Fr. Vazken makes the connection between our Thanksgiving meal with the Holy Eucharist we celebrate every Sunday at Church. New music from Gor Mkhitarian titled, ?Snow? from the upcoming Spirit album as well as a track from Mariam Matossian?s In the Light album titled ?Oosdi Gookas?. The Christmas concert is less than a month away. Tickets available from ItsMySeat.com Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:02:47 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/468509 NS #23 11/19/2008: Thanksgiving, Cults, Religion gone bad and much more. Fr. Vazken explores the value of giving thanks, as well as looks at a multided of questions and letters from isteners about pressing and current moral dilemmas. Secrets of Success by Mr. Potter! Musical selection by Gor Mkhitarian. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:44:52 -0800 Fr. Vaken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/467381 Stuffed Turkey, dressing and… Mother Goose? Not quite, but there is so much more to the holiday than the culinary delights that have … how do you say? Given us that je ne sais quoi satisfaction of the the salivary glands. It's certainly not the addition of pilaf to the Thanksgiving menu that makes Thanksgiving come alive in the Armenian Orthodox tradition. Just like other feasts on our church calendar that give us opportunities to live out the message of Christ, Thanksgiving allows us to acknowledge that there’s something greater than ourselves. Fr. Vazken take the next step toward defining the richness of the Thanksgiving experience by poking at the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18) and challenging listeners to give a thanks-blessing. Featured songs: Mariam Matossian’s “Arev Arev” from In the Light album and Gor Mkitarian’s "Blessing" (Orhnutyun) from the not-yet-released Spirit album. On December 18, In His Shoes will proudly present Gor’s “Spirit” CD Release Concert at Zipper Hall with opening performance by Mariam Matossian. Tickets available online: ItsMySeat.com Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:24:59 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/465947 Barack Obama is President! A dream comes true. Mines explode in Karabagh ending the dreams of others. Fr. Vazken returns from the Obama campaign trail in Las Vegas and talks about the enduring power of dreams. Jesus tell us, "I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." John 12:24 Through this sacrifice it produces much, transforming into something greater. What are the sacrifices made by people in our past? Why did the good die young? “Abraham, Martin and John,” by Dion is featured in this podcast. Also, a special interview with Gala Danivola, Program Coordinator in Nagorno Karabagh for The HALO Trust, an organization dedicated to removing landmines and other unexploded ammunitions from former conflict zones, talks about their work. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:13:26 -0800 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/464011 Boo! This podcast in not designed to scare you, only to make you think. Here's an opportunity to examine the masks we all wear in life. Fr. Vazken carefully removes the layers that guard and protect us and beneath are no monsters but a pure heart given by God. A unique expose on the Obama/McCain campaigns in light of the faith vote. Armenian Orthodoxy extends to this discussion of Halloween, masks, and fear. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:30:54 -0700 Fr. Vazken Movsesian http://ourmedia.org/node/462140 In the Gospel of Luke Jesus says, “ The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.” This week Fr. Vazken explores finding peace in our lives and understanding Christ’s mission. Poverty does not equate having empty pockets, prisoners are not those in jail cells, the blind are not those without eyeballs in their sockets. This is a podcast that sets the cornerstone for all others because it describes the mission of the Christian church and the work of Christians in this world. Take a journey with Fr. Vazken as he reveals the special place this passage holds in his ministry. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:38:48 -0700 Fr. Vazken Movsesian