Frederica Here And Now

Frederica shares with us the special prayer entitled "Akathist to the Mother of God, Nurturer of Children."

Frederica reads from three homilies of Fr. George Calciu. The book, Fr. George Calciu: Interviews, Homilies and Talks, is currently available through Saint Herman Press.

Frederica interviews Fr. Hans Jacobse about a formal debate he had with atheist Matthew Dillahunty regarding morality. She also shares a recipe for vegan pancakes!

Frederica reads the children's book Yellow and Pink by William Steig.

Frederica and her husband Fr. Gregory discuss the pilgrimage they will be making to Russia in July of 2011—a trip that you can take with them via Orthodox Tours.

Frederica discusses the Protevangelion.

A reading of the "Lost Gospel of Mary" (Frederica's name for it), from her book of that title. The scholarly name is "the Protevangelion of James" (or "protevangelium" in Latin). It is a timely story for Nativity Fast because it covers the Virgin's life from her conception through the birth of Christ and the slaughter of the innocents.

Frederica shares her thoughts on Kristin Lavransdatter, a novel by Norwegian author and Nobel Laureate Sigrid Undset.

Frederica shares her perspective on the legalization of gay marriage.

Frederica shares an email she received which triggered thoughts on the important relationship between community and economy.

Frederica discusses the life and work of Alan Medinger, founder of Regeneration Ministries.

Frederica discusses a portion of the book American Grace: How Religion Divides and Unites Us by Robert Putnam and David Campbell.

Drawing from her own experience, Frederica offers two ways to improve communication when in a disagreement with someone.

Frederica discusses a lecture she attended by bioethicist Wes Smith.

Frederica offers further exploration of thoughts from a previous podcast on author Temple Grandin.

Frederica reviews the movie, Expecting Mary, which was released September 10, 2010.

Frederica reviews Flipped, a movie by director Rob Reiner that tries so hard to sell itself that it's only the sales pitch that you hear.

In this week's podcast, Frederica shares, "Akathist to Jesus: Light to Those in Darkness," written by Fr. Lawrence Farley.

Frederica discusses the book Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin.

Frederica interviews Rod Dreher about his new project with the Templeton Foundation, BigQuestionsOnline.com.