A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Compass #25: This girl wants to know! Can a church have a spiritual and national mission? A bridge is forming across our fears of what has never been before. The discussions are picking up momentum as a series of events and discoveries are unfolding. A journey starts out on the streets which is sparked by everything from WINDOW articles, to the Williams Bay Manifesto to A Call to Excellence to Vahe Oshagan, Krikor Beledian and a near extinct language. Bridges are being built and dots are being connected. The sweetness is in the journey and the process has becomes our means of survival. Plus, critical bodies and the 10 year theory.
"Window, Vol II, No 4": http://acrag.wordpress.com/1991/11/
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Identity through a Cross and a Genocide

Compass #24: This week’s Compass asks questions about making the connection between Genocide commemoration and the Armenian Church.

• What can happen when the foreign concept of “bridge” enters our vocabulary describing the working of the Church?
• Are we marginalizing the Church or making it relevant?
• Can we change the concept of religiosity from freakishness to action?
• Why do politics always win out over the spiritual?
• What happens when community is taken out of the church and God is only wound-up on Sundays?
• Reverend Father Gomidas. How do clergy of the Armenian Church become national figures?
• Is incense the laughing gas of the church?

The bottom line of this episode: The leadership has accepted the marginalization of the church while the people are looking for “the bridge.” Plus we get a glimpse of the beginning of incubation of the Armenian Church. Gestation period begins – is Armodoxy the product of in vitro fertilization?
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Post Easter Missionary

Compass #23 - April 11, 2012 - Holy Week brought Easter eggs for the homeless and a comment to Linda's reading of the Gospel. Expected comment leads to unexpected discussion. Join Linda as she spins the condescending comments of one person into a cry for help and a call to missionary evangelizing. Much to ponder, meditate and evaluate in this conversation with Fr. Vazken.
Easter Sunrise Service (2010): http://vimeo.com/15062554
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iReligion

Compass #22 - March 27, 2012
Topics include but are not limited to: Vegomatics that slice and dice, religious branding, multidimensional lifestyles, finding the missing piece of spirituality, content and discipline, blogging the Gospel.
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The Dishonest Steward speaks to the Disenfranchised

Compass #21: The compass points to a healthy discussion about using the tools (money) of this world to do the work of the church. "Men go wild in the Armenian Church" as Fr. Vazken joins Linda in focusing on the dishonest steward - the guy who rips off his boss twice, only to be commended and pointed to by Christ. Discussion topics include the disenfranchised members of the community, life cycles and returning to the church, stadium/mega churches, stewardship, shrewdness vs. the rascal, business and religion and the ultimate question: is there "clean" money? Down to earth conversation - and the compass points the way.
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Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian Interview

Compass #20: This episode shines a new light on a living faith through the eyes and voice of one of the highest ranking clergyman of the Armenian Church. Sixty+ years of experience as a priest, Archbishop Hovsepian offers a seasoned and open expression on topics such as cults, homosexuality and abortion in this interview. It's just the tip of the iceberg as things warm up. Are you ready to take the spin?
Interview recorded on Expulsion Sunday - 2/26/12
More on Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian: http://youtu.be/iuo6_e5XP4E
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Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian

Live a little, hold the cream

Compass #19: The Lenten season is off to a start as discussions head back to the basics. Scaling back the excesses, focusing on God through an inward prayer life and giving to those who cannot give back may be the real spice of life. Plus, we want to know, can the essence of the Christian Orthodox faith be captured and plugged into an Excel spreadsheet or would it live out more freely on a Word document? Can a doodle hold a candle to the masterpieces found beyond the front doors of our church and our hearts? Find out as discussions take the usual, unusual path.
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Domestic Violence & the Church

Compass #18 - February 10, 2012 - A candid and honest discussion about the problem of Domestic Violence and the church's response. Linda hits hard with questions about the Church's response considering women are absent from the liturgical life of the Church. Fr. Vazken addresses these challenges by appealing to the core of the Armodox tradition. Gregory Beylerian's icon depicting mother and child, titled "Violence Hurts; Love Conquers" is unveiled and explained. It will serve as the cornerstone of the Domestic Violence walk during the week. This is the first vodcast under the Compass banner. Hosted by Linda Zadoian. Interview with Fr. Vazken Movsesian.
Camera/engineered by Gia Nalik.
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Soap Operas and Church Choirs: Compass Comes Clean

Compass#17: Discussions lead to the marketing and advertising of soap and faith. Is there room in our lives to get our soul as squeaky clean as our hair, hands, windows and sheets? We spend billions of dollars on suds yet neglect cleansing our spirits. Plus, some Noah’s Ark wisdom, shared by a listener is bounced around as the Compass examines the Bible as spiritual media. Be prepared to listen in on some fresh new dialogue, guaranteed to get the dirt out.
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Cleaning up religious and relationship clutter

Compass #16: The dialogue continues into what is the essence of the Christian Orthodox faith. With the clutter gone, things start to purge. What about relationships and friendships? Learning to shake off the stuff that sticks to the soul and letting the light shine through the dull films of toxic relationships. And then... cleaning up the clutter of myths in religion only to find flies and mosquitoes bother us but support ecosystems. As always, Compass goes beyond the usual rhetoric, and even questions the PC of Jesus/Christian bashing.
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Pass the Oxygen Mask

Compass #15: Clear the clutter to find the path to be your best. Listen in on discussions as the Compass spins us through letting go of fear and allowing faith to take over.
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Rebirth and Resurrection in 2012

Compass #14: Season II kicks off with the new year, new beginnings and the Rose Parade. The compass leads discussions through birth and rebirth as the life of Christ is examined in our lives. Are politics, sex and religion still taboo and off-limit topics? Fr. Vazken lends insights as the compass spins forward.
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Year End Magic

Compass #13: Winding up the year with some magic. Linda conjures a dialog with Fr. Vazken about the new symbols of faith. From Santa Claus to Christianity, they bring hocus pocus to a meaningful discussion of faith and religion for modern times. A look ahead to programs to come.
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On Christmas Giving

Compass #12: As the countdown for the final days before Christmas gets underway, the Compass takes a look at Christian giving in a spiritual context. Taking from the poetic writing of Khalil Gibran "On Giving," Linda Zadoian challenges listeners to find the spiritual bridge in their lives that connects the madness of Christmas with the practice of love, especially to the unsuspecting. Get in the true Christmas spirit with the spin of this Compass.
Links:
Fr. Vazken on Christmas Shopping: http://youtu.be/JiwLXtWfW9I
Khalil Gibran: http://leb.net/mira/works/prophet/prophet.html
Blind Boys of Alabama: http://www.amazon.com/Tell-Mountain-Blind-Boys-Alabama/dp/B0002W4TQC
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Walking In the Shoes of the LA Homeless

Compass #11: The compass points and Linda's microphone go to the St. Peter Armenian Church, where volunteers are feeding the homeless. Here is a set of candid interviews - what motivates volunteers? Christian responsibility, community outreach and love for brothers and sister are discussed in light of the longest running missions of the Armenian Church - Homeless feed. The children of the "starving Armenians" are now feeding others - its empowering, its victory and a blow to the victim mentality so prevalent in other circles. Interviews: Anush, Suzie, Jenny, Gary, Ara, Sophia, Hourig, Michael, Sedma.
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Catatonic Mumbo-Jumbo

Compass #10: The tendency to fill emptiness with "stuff" extends to the church as well. The problem of relevance (or irrelevance) for the ancient Armenian Church is expounded inadvertently by an elitist blog. The compass leads the conversation to nakedness and burqa-dress praying, as a new generation opts for superficiality rather than a hard look at Christ's teachings in a world plagued by hunger, disease and genocide. Watch out! Without a compass you're sure to fall into the post-Thanksgiving consumerfest. Fr. Vazken returns as this week's guest to ride out the compass-wave.
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A Living Parish Nestled in Glendale

Compass #9: The compass this week leads us to the "breeding ground" of Armodoxy, the St. Peter Church & Youth Ministries’ Center Parish . Parish council member Azad DerBedrosian touches on the call of Christianity within the framework of a living parish. In a candid interview, listen to a discussion about the forgiveness formula - 7x77 and the explosive blog written earlier this year, the dangers of politics in the church and making the church alive in daily life.
Related links: 7x77.org ; inhisshoes.org ; Azad's blog: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=174112835974780 (requires Facebook login)
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A Scoop of Spirit

Compass # 8: Sundaes take on a new form with a scoop of Armodoxy. Whether it’s Ben and Jerry’s, 31 Flavors or Thrifty’s, tasty treats await as our faith guides us to the ice cream shop and finding our expression in that faith becomes the cherry on top. Which flavor charges your taste buds and your spirit? Find out as you take a spin with Linda Zadoian and Fr. Vazken Movsesian.
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The Story of Days We Used to Know; Now 29 Years Later

Compass #7: A very special episode shapes through the Compass as a narration of written work by Fr. Vazken Movsesian travels through space and time. Mixing the Highlands with the Caucasus, the ongoing mission of love, hope and peace is expressed through the telling of this story finding it’s beat and rhythm in Armodoxy.
More on Jethro Tull: www.jethrotull.com
Armodoxy Blog: http://armodoxy.blogspot.com/2011/09/days-we-used-to-know-now-29-years-later.html
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Losing Ego through the Divine Liturgy

Compass #6: Continuing on the discussion of making the Divine Liturgy relevant for today, Linda Zadoian spins the compass to worship. Here the discussion goes into ego and its loss during worship. A fascinating exploration that only begins here and continues as the compass spins. What is genuflect? What is the purpose of our practices? Can't we pray anywhere? What are our natural rhythms? Jesus Christ gives the example, we're here to follow The Path. It's all here... as the compass continues to guide and direct us to Armodoxy.
Host: Linda Zadoian with guest Fr. Vazken Movsesian.
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Illustrating the Divine Liturgy in Our Lives

I receive a blessing

Compass#5 – A look through some modern icons, the artwork of Anush Avejic sheds a new light on the Divine Liturgy (Badarak) on the practical level. Beyond the argument of language, here is a practical approach to understanding the Sacrament in your life! From the smell of incense to the light of the candle, you'll find God wound up every day of your life as you live a life FILLED with purpose. This podcast is about Armodoxy in action - don't miss it.
Anush Avejic's Blog with the panels
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Our Right to Free Speech

Compass #4: The right to protest is in full bloom as discussions brew around Civil Rights, Occupy Wall Street, Church Reform and the establishment. The exploration continues, connecting the dots between revolution and our Christian identity. Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Executive Producer at ePostle.net lays out the map through Armodoxy as we spin the Compass.
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The Mission of the Church

Compass #3: Moving the scene from layering bricks to working for social justice. Discovering our mission as the Church and implementing our practices. Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Executive Producer at ePostle.net accepts the shift from the Hitchcock role to McMahon taking on the invitation to impart the voice of Armodoxy in the Compass direction.
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Desire and Denial

Compass #2: Continuing the spin, Linda Zadoian explores the path of faith and spirituality by way of Armenian Orthodoxy. Desire and denial lead to discussions and insights on a Costco nation and recycling Christ’s love. Swapping materialism for idealism or learning practical techniques for a full life? Listen in on round two of discussions with special guest Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Executive Producer at ePostle.net.
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Premiere Episode of Compass

Compass #1: With this premiere episode of Compass, Linda Zadoian gets behind the mic and begins a straight-talk quest into faith and spirituality through Armenian Orthodoxy. Exploring the corporate church, the loving church and everything in between, she is joined by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, Executive Producer at ePostle.net, who lends broad insights from an ancient faith into a modern world. Tune in and get ready to spin the Compass.
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Promo for Compass with Linda Zadoian

"Compass with Linda Zadoian" premieres Sept. 23, 2011 at www.epostle.net. Provocative and smart discussion about faith and challenges in life. This series explores dimensions of Armenian Orthodoxy in a candid interview format. A spin-off to the Next Step with Fr. Vazken, as a "next step" for today.
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