Frederica Here And Now

Frederica uses the recorded comments of a Buddhist monk to examine the similarities and differences between Orthodox and Buddhist beliefs, particularly as they relate to anger and forgiveness.

Frederica interviews her son, the newly ordained Fr. Steve Mathewes, about the process of writing homilies.

Frederica reviews the final Harry Potter movie—Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two.

Frederica reviews the film Larry Crowne, written by, directed by, produced by, and starring Tom Hanks.

Frederica speaks at the annual "Donors' Dinner" for St. John the Compassionate Mission in Toronto about the power of beauty in worship and the Divine Liturgy.

Frederica explains to the leader of a week-long Protestant retreat why she would not want to speak at the event again.

Frederica explains the true role that Christ's death and resurrection play in our salvation.

In this podcast, Frederica is interviewed at Bryan College about cultural issues, liturgical worship, and her faith.

Frederica speaks on Orthodox worship at Southern Methodist College in Spartanburg, SC.

Frederica urges us to focus on the truly important aspects of our Orthodox Faith, rather than getting distracted by politics, scandals, or gossip.

On this encore presentation of Frederica Here and Now, Frederica Mathewes-Green reads from St. Romanos the Melodist about the disciple who betrayed Jesus.

Frederica speaks on the abortion issue at the Festival of Orthodox Christianity, hosted by North Texas Orthodox Missions in Dallas/Fort Worth.

Frederica speaks to students of OCF (Orthodox Christian Fellowship) at Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio.

Frederica discusses the difference between forgiveness and enabling.

Frederica delivers a speech at UC-Santa Barbara (sponsored by The Veritas Forum) titled "The Meaning of Sex."

Frederica interviews Tim Mehok of Saints Peter & Paul OCA Church in Lorain, Ohio. Tim is a catechumen and is blind. He talks with Frederica about what Orthodox churches could do to make their worship, parish life, and websites more accessible to the visually impaired.

Frederica discusses the life and work of St. Nina and explains the special connection her parish has with this early Christian saint.

Frederica shares the findings of some recent articles on scientific objectivity, including one which indicates that scientific test results don't always replicate consistently.

Frederica shares an email exchange regarding the Orthodox view of Scripture.

Frederica discusses a possible trend in film of wrapping a conservative message in vulgar jokes and nudity. As examples, she looks to the movies Love, Actually; Knocked Up; and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.