Hear a personal testimonial from a surprising beggar, and learn from four dedicated Orthodox Christians who are making a difference in this mission field: Fr. Justin Mathews of Reconciliation Services, Chrysanthe Loizos of St. Herman House - FOCUS Cleveland, trauma counselor Jennifer Hertberg, and Dorrie Papademitriou of MudGirls Studios

As the world watches the crisis in Ukraine unfold, Bill Marianes speaks with Their Eminences Metropolitan Antony and Archbishop Daniel Zelinsky about the humanitarian needs of the Ukrainian people and our common prayer for peace. The First 90 minutes of this podcast you have a wonderful opportunity to get to know the hierarchs of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the USA. The last half hour you will hear information on how to pray for and support the suffering people of Ukraine.and about the current war. Click HERE to support the crisis and refugees of Ukraine.

Prince Caspian, Lord of the Rings, Gone With the Wind— which was better, the book or the movie?

Frederica recorded a presentation by IOCC Development Director Nick Chakos and provides it for us this week on her podcast.

Frederica comments on a recent interview in the US Catholic with Donna Freitas called Sex, Lies and the Hookup Culture. Is there hope for a turn around in society where romance trumps casual sex? In this episode, Frederica references her essay on the Disney Women and how they have changed over the years.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frederica reminds us that a passion begins to die when you don't think about it.

Frederica reflects on Fr. Marc Dunaway's article "Taking Orthodoxy to America," which appeared in the In Community newsletter from St. John Orthodox Cathedral in Eagle River, Alaska.

Frederica presents the Nativity Paraklesis, recorded at her parish, Holy Cross Antiochian Orthodox Church in Linthicum, Maryland.

Frederica reads an email she wrote to an Orthodox priest who has had a couple of encounters with a man who enjoys challenging Christianity.

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

Frederica introduces us to St. Matrona the Blind and reads her akathist hymn.

Frederica shares the story of St. Xenia of St. Petersburg and reads her akathist hymn.

Frederica shares the prayer titled St. Patrick's Breastplate.

Frederica introduces and reads the Akathist of Thanksgiving.

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

Frederica was interviewed in a busy fellowship hall by a teen from her parish about how she became a writer and spokesman for the Pro-Life cause.

Frederica sat down with Hank Hanegraaff to get an update on the growth in his Orthodox Christian faith and life, and the current condition of his health.

Frederica Mathewes-Green interviews Nicholas Kosar about Colonel Philip Ludwell III, the first known American convert to Orthodoxy.

Frederica Mathewes-Green interviews author and AFR podcaster Michael Haldas about the life and impact of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Frederica explains that whereas other Christian traditions have mystics, people devoted to the contemplative life alone, the Orthodox Church has wonderworkers, saints who are contemplative, yes, but also very active in the lives of their neighbors.

Why do we dislike living in peaceful times?

How does practicing the Jesus Prayer differ from "mindful" meditation?

I believe that it's good to set yourself a prayer rule that you won't be able to fully complete.

Don't miss this rich and inspiring reading by Frederica Mathewes-Green of the entire Nativity Kontakion 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 Mathewes-Green shares the prayer titled St. Patrick's Breastplate.

How does Scripture treat the themes of light, darkness and shadow? Is light always "good" and dark always "evil"? What began as a friendly debate with emerging church leader Leonard Sweet results in an instructive study by Frederica on this topic.

Don't miss this rich and inspiring reading by Frederica of the entire Nativity Kontakion 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 is in Spokane again for today's episode and chats with icnonographer Heather Kochamma Durka.

Today Frederica is in Spokane and has an enlightening visit with a Coptic monk. Don't miss his intoned prayer at the end!

Doxacon is a gathering of Orthodox Christians with an interest in fantasy, sci-fi, and gaming. This year they asked me to deliver the lay keynote (conference theme: "Making Virtuous Decisions in Fiction"), and I confessed that I don't know much about those popular forms of media. So we compromised. First, I speak about Charles Dickens, and how some non-virtuous personal decisions affected his life and his writing; then my son, Fr. Stephen Mathewes, relates the "virtuous decisions" question to some popular books, movies, and videogames. At the end I came back with a few thoughts about bees. Enjoy!

Frederica Mathewes-Green explores the ways the 22nd/23rd Psalm reflects a year of shepherding a sheep.

Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!

Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!

Frederica Mathewes-Green explores, in three parts, her experience as a beekeeper. She mispronounces “propolis” every time!

Frederica speaks with the Orthodox Christian Book Club about the Canon of St. Andrew of Crete and the topic of prayer.