Frederica Here and Now

Alan Medinger 11.05.2014 ↓

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

American Grace 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Constructive Arguing 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Wes Smith 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica discusses a lecture she attended by bioethicist Wes Smith.

More Seeking and Finding 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Expecting Mary 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Flipped 11.05.2014 ↓

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.

Light to Those in Darkness 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Chickens and Bees 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica talks with Crunchy Con author Rod Dreher and his wife, Julie, about practical sustainability.

Big Questions Online 11.05.2014 ↓

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

Distractions 11.05.2014 ↓

In her talk to St. Anthony's in Bergenfield, NJ, Frederica addresses the problem of distractions while praying.

Grief 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica discusses the importance of experiencing grief, rather than trying to skip over it with medication. She explains that it is a natural part of life.

Men and Women 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica speaks to ARFORA, an umbrella organization for various women's groups in the Romanian Diocese. In her lecture, Frederica celebrates the differences between men and women.

Toy Story 3 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica reviews the latest Pixar film Toy Story 3.

More on the Jesus Prayer 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica speaks at St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church in Irvine, California, about the Jesus Prayer.

No Regrets 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica shares her thoughts on recognizing the sins in our lives that make our souls and even our bodies sick.

Letters to Juliet 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica reviews the 2010 movie, Letters to Juliet.

Holy Tradition and the Most-Holy Theotokos 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica gives a lecture at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara, CA, on Orthodox Tradition concerning the Theotokos.

Proof of Miracles 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica shares a email exchange in which she discusses miracles mixed with the demonic versus those which come through the love and presence of God.

Performance and Medication 11.05.2014 ↓

Fredrica discusses the ethical problems of enhancing performance with medication.

Fr. Joe Allen 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica introduces us to the longtime pastor of one of our nation's first intentionally pan-Orthodox churches—St. Antony's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Bergenfield, New Jersey.

The Cherub and the Thief 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica introduces us to a beautiful "precedent dispute"—an argument in song—between the cherub who guards paradise and the good thief.

Alice in Wonderland 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica reviews Tim Burton's film Alice in Wonderland, a movie that she says is too frenetic and ludicrous to be enjoyed.

St. Mary of Egypt 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica reads The Life of St. Mary of Egypt by St. Sophronius, Patriarch of Jerusalem, in 620 AD.

I Will 11.05.2014 ↓

Frederica reflects on an article on the tragedy in Haiti that she just recently read in the Weekly Standard and then comments on the questions of some listeners about her Avatar review.