Frederica Here and Now

Women’s Ordination

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 20:28:00 +0000

Frederica argues that women's ordination is not the main reason converts come to Orthodoxy.

The Cost of Independence

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:34:07 +0000

Frederica tries to account for why couples are increasingly living together without getting married.

Escalator

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:19:18 +0000

Frederica encourages us to look for opportunities to grow spiritually by just allowing something to happen.

Popular Saints

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:23:22 +0000

Frederica wonders why some saints are more popular than others.

Basil Athas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:57:51 +0000

Frederica interviews Basil Athas, a godly man and key character in her first book Facing East.

Flaws of the Fifties

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:33:15 +0000

Frederica examines a few of the differences between her parents' generation and her own.

Einstein

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:34:09 +0000

Frederica examines the spiritual life of Albert Einstein as expressed in a 1929 article in the Saturday Evening Post—published just three days before the Wall Street collapse that began the Great Depression.

Fr. Makary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:48:14 +0000

Frederica interviews Hieromonk Makary, the beekeeper at Holy Transfiguration Monastery in Bombala, New South Wales, Australia.

The Dangers of Sympathy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 16:22:34 +0000

Frederica explains that "worried prayer" can actually be hurtful to the suffering person

Russian Blasphemy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:38:41 +0000

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.

The Work of Theology

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:38:11 +0000

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

Pastors and Same-Sex Attraction

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:00:52 +0000

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

Loaf of Bread

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:24:04 +0000

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

OCMC

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:38:17 +0000

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

On Pentecost

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 01:42:55 +0000

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

On the Ascension

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 May 2012 17:23:07 +0000

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

The St. Photios Shrine

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:41:06 +0000

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

St. Thomas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:42:09 +0000

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

The Cherub and the Thief

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:46:02 +0000

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.

Peter’s Denial

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:52:36 +0000

Frederica reads the narrative of Peter's denial of Christ from St. Romanos the Melodist.

On Judas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:12:16 +0000

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.

Lamentation of the Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:04:04 +0000

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 and available from Eighth Day Books.

The Akathist to the Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 14:41:50 +0000

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.

Gay Rights 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:57:00 +0000

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

We Have to Tell Them

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:22:15 +0000

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

Miracles

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:14:22 +0000

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

A Christian Ending

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:05:37 +0000

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.

Sum

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:33:50 +0000

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.

Magnolia

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:30:52 +0000

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

Meatless Friday

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:53:07 +0000

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

Heaven Is for Real

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:12:57 +0000

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

Gay Rights

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:07:44 +0000

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

Charity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:56:04 +0000

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

Best Friends?

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 06:03:38 +0000

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

Higher Ground

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:01:57 +0000

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

Why We Need Hell

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:03:48 +0000

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

Remembering 9/11 For the Right Reasons

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 00:27:51 +0000

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

Prayers for the Departed

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:39:45 +0000

Frederica responds to a question about purgatory and explains why the Orthodox pray for the dead.

Buddhism and Orthodox Christianity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:26:36 +0000

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.

The Sermon

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:00:15 +0000

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

Harry Potter

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:10:13 +0000

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

Larry Crowne

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:00:13 +0000

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

Beauty in Worship

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:34:47 +0000

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.

Self and Skepticism

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:24 +0000

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

Questions About Atonement

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 19 May 2011 19:00:27 +0000

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

Bryan College

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:51:41 +0000

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

Southern Methodist College

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 05 May 2011 02:19:37 +0000

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

That’s Not Orthodoxy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:38:33 +0000

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

On Judas

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:21:42 +0000

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

Real Choices, Real Voices

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:38:22 +0000

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

Oberlin College

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:16:06 +0000

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

Forgiveness

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:02:27 +0000

Frederica discusses the difference between forgiveness and enabling.

The Meaning of Sex

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 21:46:48 +0000

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

Visually Impaired Persons

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:31:31 +0000

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.

St. Nina

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:09:52 +0000

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

Scientists are Human

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:49:32 +0000

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

Infallible R Us

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:32:14 +0000

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

Moral but Obscene

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:19:22 +0000

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.

Akathist to the Mother of God, Nurturer of Children

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:49:30 +0000

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

Homilies of Fr. George

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 22:44:24 +0000

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.

Interview with Fr. Hans Jacobse

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:40:51 +0000

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!

Yellow and Pink

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:02:11 +0000

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

Best of Russia

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:16:28 +0000

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.

Protevangelion 2

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:04:50 +0000

Frederica discusses the Protevangelion.

The Protevangelion of James

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 21:19:31 +0000

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.

Kristin Lavransdatter

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:52:51 +0000

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

Gay Marriage

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:27:29 +0000

Frederica shares her perspective on the legalization of gay marriage.

Community and Economy

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:48:41 +0000

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

Alan Medinger

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:36:59 +0000

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

American Grace

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:25:35 +0000

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

Constructive Arguing

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 22:04:55 +0000

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

Wes Smith

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 22:18:41 +0000

Frederica discusses a lecture she attended by bioethicist, Wes Smith.

More Seeking and Finding

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 22:04:34 +0000

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

Expecting Mary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 22:39:49 +0000

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

Flipped

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:55:27 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:41:15 +0000

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

Temple Grandin

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:56:39 +0000

Frederica discusses the book Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin.

Big Questions Online

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:17:26 +0000

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

Beekeeping

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:42:38 +0000

Frederica shares her experience keeping bees and tells of her first honey harvest.

Distractions

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:24:53 +0000

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

Grief

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:26:09 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:54:41 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:22:28 +0000

Frederica reviews the latest Pixar film Toy Story 3.

More on the Jesus Prayer

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:38:07 +0000

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

No Regrets

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:10:18 +0000

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

Letters to Juliet

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:22:52 +0000

Frederica reviews the 2010 movie, Letters to Juliet.

Holy Tradition and the Most-Holy Theotokos

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 21 May 2010 03:28:48 +0000

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

Interview with Emily Moore

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 13 May 2010 03:24:12 +0000

College student, Emily Moore, interviews Frederica about her views on the pro-life movement, current social trends, thoughts on writing as a profession, as well as any recommendations for young single women of faith.

Chickens and Bees

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 06 May 2010 18:18:27 +0000

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

Proof of Miracles

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 02:16:52 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:37:19 +0000

Fredrica discusses the ethical problems of enhancing performance with medication.

Fr. Joe Allen

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:51:17 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:00:05 +0000

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

The Angel Cried

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 03:37:49 +0000

In addition to treating us to a recording of the Holy Cross choir singing a beautiful rendition of this favorite hymn of Pascha, Frederica digs into the words of the hymn and its significance.

Alice in Wonderland

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:45:13 +0000

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

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:17:05 +0000

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

I Will

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:36 +0000

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.

Avatar

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:36 +0000

Frederica reviews the James Cameron film Avatar, arguing that it is not the pantheism but the predictable story line that should give us pause.

Frederica in California

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:17 +0000

Frederica speaks at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California, about Orthodox spirituality and the Jesus Prayer.

The Fast

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:21:49 +0000

Frederica reflects on fasting and the rigor involved in all ascetic practices.

Saint Felicity

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:32:56 +0000

Frederica recounts the history of her patron saint, whose feast day is February 1st.

The Lost Gospel of Mary

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:00:53 +0000

Frederica speaks at Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax, Virginia, about her book The Lost Gospel of Mary.

Studio Mathewes

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:31:33 +0000

Frederica interviews her daughter-in-law Jocelyn about her work as a wedding photographer. Click HERE to view Jocelyn's work.

The Jesus Prayer - From Mind to Heart

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:00:43 +0000

This is part two of a pair of special episodes of Frederica Here and Now. It features Frederica Mathewes-Green speaking at the Mother of God Orthodox Church in Princeton, New Jersey, about her new book The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes the Heart to God.

The Jesus Prayer Basics

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:44:45 +0000

This is part one of a pair of special episodes of Frederica Here and Now. It features Frederica Mathewes-Green speaking at the Mother of God Orthodox Church in Princeton, New Jersey, about her new book The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes the Heart to God.

From Pentecostal to Orthodox

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 19:21:49 +0000

Frederica interviews Dn. Barnabas Powell, the former pastor of a Pentecostal church, about his conversion to Orthodoxy.

Fr. George Calciu

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:59:01 +0000

Frederica exchanges recollections with her fellow parishioners of the much-beloved Fr. George Calciu.

Middle-aged People in Church

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:59:59 +0000

Frederica reads an article by Keith Drury that addresses why people in their fifties and sixties do not worship in a lively manner.

The Jesus Prayer

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:16 +0000

Frederica reads the introduction to her new book The Jesus Prayer: The Ancient Desert Prayer That Tunes the Heart to God, published by Paraclete Press.

Doing Funerals Right

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:32:19 +0000

Frederica interviews Joe Canby, an auto mechanic who doubles as a funeral director, about bringing funerals back into the Church.

An Orthodox Chaplain in Afghanistan

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:28:55 +0000

Frederica interviews Kh. Tamera Pelikan, whose husband is the only Orthodox chaplain in Afghanistan.

A Visit from St. Seraphim

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:18:42 +0000

Frederica interviews an anonymous parishioner from St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado, about his experiences with St. Seraphim of Sarov.

War and Brother-Keeping

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:21:03 +0000

Frederica examines the concept of non-violent resistance. Should we refuse to exercise any earthly power?

St. Nectarios Education Fund

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:08 +0000

Frederica interviews Fr. Evan Armatas, priest at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church in Loveland, Colorado, about the St. Nectarios Education Fund.

Science and the Orthodox Church

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:47:17 +0000

Frederica interviews Daniel Buxhoeveden, an Orthodox scientist who just recently received a Templeton grant to establish an Institute for Science and the Orthodox Church. Please note that Frederica experienced technical difficulties while recording this episode. We apologize in advance for its poor audio quality.

No Makeup

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:59:57 +0000

Frederica explains why she doesn't wear makeup and then plays a song on the subject written and performed by her son David.

Listening Skills

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:36:40 +0000

Frederica is interviewed by her friend Katherine Mowers about how to really listen to other people.

Terry Mattingly

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:10:36 +0000

Frederica interviews Terry Mattingly, columnist, professor of journalism, and founder of getreligion.org, about the heath-care debate, particularly with regard to end-of-life issues.

Remembering 9/11

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:36:39 +0000

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

Well-Tempered

feeds@ancientfaith.com (Frederica Matthewes-Green and Ancient Faith Radio) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:00:33 +0000

Frederica interviews her son Stephen, a seminarian at Holy Cross and a part-time piano tuner, about the musical concept of temperament.