Frederica Here and Now
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Frederica Here and Now
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But What About St. Peter?
As people make their way toward the ancient church, sooner of later they have to make a decision: Orthodox or Catholic? And they wonder, What about St...
El Tonto Por Christo: An Interview with Josh David Jordan
Josh David Jordan, is a filmmaker and convert to Orthodoxy from St Seraphim Cathedral. Dallas is working on a movie about an abbott who is a fool-for-...
Fear of Death
Most people experience some fear of death. In this episode, I look first at "fear of the unknown" (exploring scriptures that might apply) and then at...
Monasticism and Worship
Listen to the final of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.
The World
Here's the fourth of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.
Monasticism and the World
Here's the third of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.
Prayer
Here's the second of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.
Obedience
Here's the first of five interviews Frederica has with monks from Holy Cross Monastery in Wayne, West Virginia.
The Trouble with Icons
The second-biggest problem Protestants have with Orthodox Christianity (after our love for Jesus' mother Mary) is our icons--not so much the fact of t...
The Battle You Are Already In
Frederica Mathewes-Green shares reflections about the Annunciation on the weekend of the Feast of the Holy Cross.
Great Canon and Prayer - Orthodox Christian Book Club
Frederica speaks with the Orthodox Christian Book Club about the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete and the topic of prayer.
Valentine's Day and Love
Frederica Mathewes-Green shares a few words about the meaning of love.
A Great Time to Join the Orthodox Church
Orthodoxy in America is in revival, and that makes it a lively place to be. In other times and places revival has been a temporary state, so it can’t...
The Bitter Price of Choice
Frederica Mathewes-Green reads the first essay she ever published, a secular, feminist presentation of the pro-life cause.
Traditions
Frederica Mathewes-Green explains that traditions can be beneficial for a family or community, and that all churches have their own “tradition.”
Tore Their Garments
Frederica Mathewes-Green ponders the tremendous amount of work it took to weave fabric by hand, and how it felt to be clothed in someone’s labor; what...
Protestants and Mary
The Mother of our Lord is often a stumbling block for Protestants who are exploring Orthodoxy. Frederica Mathewes-Green discusses how to disregard med...
Fr. George and Persecution in America
Frederica Mathewes-Green presents a Romanian elder’s take on the simple faith that is held by many Americans, and how God responds to it, and she also...
Who's That Idiot Next to the Potted Plant?
Recently, I uploaded an old video to YouTube, of one of the strangest and funniest experiences I ever had with an interview.
It was 1996....
The Art of Beekeeping (Part 3 of 3)
Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!
The Art of Beekeeping (Part 2 of 3)
Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!
The Art of Beekeeping (Part 1 of 3)
Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!
Life of St. Mary of Egypt
Frederica Mathewes-Green reads the life of St. Mary of Egypt as found in her book First Fruits of Prayer.
Prayer and the Playground
Frederica Mathewes-Green offers an analogy for the way prayer sometimes “clicks” and becomes a genuine connection with God.
A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23
Frederica Mathewes-Green explores the ways the 22nd/23rd Psalm reflects a year of shepherding a sheep.
We Call Ourselves Pro-Life
Frederica Mathewes-Green defends pro-lifers’ right to wear that name, and choose for themselves what causes to support.
2021 Doxacon: Charles Dickens, MCU v LOTR, and Bees
Doxacon is a gathering of Orthodox Christians with an interest in fantasy, sci-fi, and gaming. This year they asked me to deliver the lay keynote (con...
St. Basil on Praying without Ceasing
Frederica reads from and reflects on St. Basil the Great's writings on praying without ceasing.
Shamassey Ina Goes t Rome - Part 1
Frederica is in the car today with two friends and struck up a conversation with one of them about her trip to Rome. They had so much to talk about, i...
Victoria's Secret
We are walking with Frederica in a shopping mall today only to be bombarded by inappropriate images from a certain famous store.
The Comfort of Death
Today Frederica is in her car on the way to a speaking engagement. While we are thinking about the Dormition of the Theotokos, Frederica reflects on a...
The Western Liturgical Rite in Orthodoxy
An informal chat with the wives of two priests from Western Rite parishes in the Antiochian Archdiocese.
Hospitality
Frederica's home parish recently hosted the regional Parish Life Conference and she took the opportunity to give thanks for the warm reception given h...
A Visit With A Coptic Monk
Today Frederica is in Spokane and has an enlightening visit with a Coptic monk. Don't miss his intoned prayer at the end!
Heather Kochamma - Iconographer
Frederica is in Spokane again for today's episode and chats with icnonographer Heather Kochamma Durka.
A Cappella Music
Frederica reflects on how music can penetrate through the fog of advanced years and even senility to focus our minds on the worship of God.
Franchise Row
Well, today Frederica isn't at the "Corner of East and Now", but she is at the corner of Taco Bell and K-Mart. You know the place.
Problematic Honor
Is there a consistent morality or ethical system planted in human beings? If so, why doesn't this sytem include the protection of baby girls?
A Conversation With Doug LeBlanc
We catch up with Frederica at a quaint Virginia Barbeque where she is chatting with a reporter who chooses to stay in the Episcopal Church. Douglas Le...