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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 difference between forgiveness and enabling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Will September 11, 2001, become just another date that children have to memorize? If so, does it really matter?

Frederica reads an essay she wrote for Beliefnet.com in 2006.

Frederica reviews the film Higher Ground, directed by and starring Vera Farmiga.

Frederica examines the relatively recent phenomenon of men and women expecting their best friends to be their spouses.

Frederica questions the wisdom of giving to the poor without asking any questions.

Frederica discusses the subject of same-sex attraction, explaining that whether or not it's genetic is beside the point.

Frederica recommends the book Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo.

Frederica examines a statement by the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales about reinstating the Friday fast.

Frederica interviews her musician son David Mathewes about music composition, as well as his new CD titled Magnolia.

Frederica discusses the fiction book Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives, written by the neuroscientist David Eagleman, as well as the non-fiction book A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson.

Frederica interviews Dn. Mark and Mat. Elizabeth Barna, authors of A Christian Ending: A Handbook for Burial in the Ancient Christian Tradition, published by Divine Ascent Press.

Frederica addresses miracles, sharing a few that she herself has experienced, and then concludes with a song on the topic by her son David.

Frederica recounts her recent dream about waiting to learn the basis on which God will judge human beings.

Having received much feedback on her November 9, 2011, episode, Frederica reflects again on the subject of gay rights.

On Fridays during Great Lent, it is the tradition of the Church to sing a hymn to the Theotokos known as the Akathist. These beautiful words were penned by St. Romanos the Melodist, and today Frederica reads her own translation of this inspiring hymn taken from her book, Lost Gospel of Mary.

As we approach Holy Week, you won't want to miss this powerful reading by Frederica of the Lamentation of the Theotokos written by St. Romanos the Melodist and translated by Fr. Ephrem Lash. It was taken from the book On the Life of Christ: Kontakia, published in 1994.

Frederica continues her reading from St. Romanos the Melodist as we approach Holy Week. Today the gripping and sobering narrative on the one who betrayed Jesus. See her earlier episode for information about the source.

On this encore presentation of "Frederica Here and Now," Frederica introduces us to a beautiful "precedent dispute"—an argument in song—between the cherub who guards paradise and the good thief.

Frederica defends the character of St. Thomas, whom we commemorate on the Sunday after Pascha.

Fredrica interviews Polly Hillier, the Director of the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine, Florida, about the story behind the shrine.

Frederica reads "On the Ascension" by St. Romanos the Melodist.

Frederica reads "On Pentecost" by St. Romanos the Melodist.

Frederica interviews Fr. Martin Ritsi, executive director of the Orthodox Christian Mission Center.

Frederica recounts the fascinating story of an Armenian woman who threw a loaf of bread into a garbage pit every day for thirteen years.

Frederica explores the many complex issues surrounding Orthodoxy clergy and their pastoral stance toward same-sex attraction.

Frederica argues that the concept of "theology always in flux" is a dubious one.

Frederica explains to non-liturgical Christians why the actions of the recently convicted Russian protest group were sacrilege and especially insensitive to the Orthodox individuals who remained faithful throughout the Soviet era.