Frederica Here and Now

Part two of a three-part series based upon the book titled, The Gift of Pain, by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey.

Part one of a three-part series based upon the book titled, The Gift of Pain, by Dr. Paul Brand and Philip Yancey.

Frederica reviews the movie titled "The Finest Hours."

Audio recording of Frederica reading the Discussion Questions for her new book titled "Welcome to the Orthodox Church."

Frederica shares an essay that she wrote about abortion in America, which was published in the National Review Online.

Frederica calls us to enter into the fast of Great Lent as fully as we can so that we can reap the fruit of repentance and humility.

Frederica reviews the movie titled "Hail, Caesar!"

Frederica interviews her son, Fr. Stephen Mathewes, about the unification of the Greek and Antiochian Orthodox churches in his community in the Northeast corner of Tennessee.

Frederica argues that the time has passed when we could reach "the public" for Christ.

Frederica discusses an article published by Metropolitan Kallistos Ware that distinguished praying that all will be saved from assuming that all will be saved.

Frederica shares some email advice that she gave to a person suffering from depression.

Frederica heads home to Charleston, South Carolina, and visits the Emmanuel AME Church, the site of last week's tragic events.

Is it robbing God to tithe on your after-tax income, not your gross?

Frederica interviews a fellow parishioner about his recent pilgrimage to Scotland and encounter with its collection of "forgotten" Orthodox saints.

Frederica reads a passage on interpreting scripture from her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica explains what it means when we say that the Orthodox Church is changeless in a passage from her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica reads a passage on the role of beauty in the Church from her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica reads from chapter 20 of her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica reads another selection from her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica reads the introduction to her new book Welcome to the Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity, published by Paraclete Press.

Frederica reads parts five, six, and seven of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, a tale told in seven stories.

Frederica reads part four of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, a tale told in seven stories.

Frederica reads part three of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, a tale told in seven stories.

Frederica reads parts one and two of The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, a tale told in seven stories.

Frederica discusses a controversy that erupted online over her comment on gay marriage, and concludes that it is time for Christians to stand together on this issue.