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How I Got My New Car

Frederica shares the story of how God provided her a new car after an accident.




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The High and Holy Calling of Being a Wife

Frederica shares an essay she wrote for a book titled Glory and Honor: Orthodox Christian Resources on Marriage, edited by Drs. David and Mary Ford and Dr. Alfred K. Siewers.




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A Christmas Carol - Part 1

Frederica reads "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Part 1 of 5




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A Christmas Carol - Part 2

Frederica reads "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Part 2 of 5




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A Christmas Carol - Part 3

Frederica reads "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Part 3 of 5




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A Christmas Carol - Part 4

Frederica reads "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Part 4 of 5




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A Christmas Carol - Part 5

Frederica reads "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Part 5 of 5




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A Voice that is Calling You: Fr. George Calciu

This past May 6-7, Frederica spoke to a group of Romanian Orthodox Christians in Brussels about Fr. George Calciu.




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Interview on Becoming a Writer and Spokesman for the Pro-Life Cause

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.




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What Makes a Life Significant?

Why do we dislike living in peaceful times?




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Catechumens on the Way to Dinner

In her debut podcast, Frederica invites us into the back seat of her car to listen in on a conversation she is having with her husband, Fr. Gregory Mathewes-Green about catechumens. Feel free to listen, but don't make them miss their turn.




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Light and Evangelicals

Frederica revisits two of her previous podcasts with some additional reflections as the result of some email she received from listeners.




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The Historical Jesus

Frederica talks about the modern day quest for the "real" Jesus and examines The Quest of the Historical Jesus by Albert Schweitzer. It is the question for the ages: What think ye of the Christ?




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America and God's Judgment

What might God be planning for America given the rampant infiltration of sin, abortion, and depravity? Frederica has adjusted her thinking on this after a rather strange "awakening."




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A Cappella Music

Frederica reflects on how music can penetrate through the fog of advanced years and even senility to focus our minds on the worship of God.




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The Western Liturgical Rite in Orthodoxy

An informal chat with the wives of two priests from Western Rite parishes in the Antiochian Archdiocese.




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We Call Ourselves Pro-Life

Frederica Mathewes-Green defends pro-lifers’ right to wear that name, and choose for themselves what causes to support.




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Fr. George and Persecution in America

Frederica Mathewes-Green presents a Romanian elder’s take on the simple faith that is held by many Americans, and how God responds to it, and she also reports a prayer experience that conveyed the same idea.




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Great Canon and Prayer - Orthodox Christian Book Club

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




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Caring For Those Who Are Poor

Join Christian this week as he discusses the responsibility that every Christian has in serving those who are poor and in need. Christian suggests that like any other of our relationships, serving those in need demands our reflection on its priority.




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What Christians Can Learn From CrossFit

As Christians seek to form a community, the fitness phenomenon, CrossFit, has a great deal to teach us! Join Christian this week in exploring how CrossFit can show the Church what it means to be a community.




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You Can't Share What You Don't Have

Join Christian this week as he explores the reality that we cannot share a real love for Christ if we don't possess it ourselves.




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The Magnificat

As we continue to remember the significance of the Annunciation, Fr. Tom gives a helpful reflection on the Magnificat.




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Calluses and Blisters on Our Souls

Fr. Tom reflects on our spiritual labors while sitting in his office on Labor Day.




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Theological Reflections on Calamity

How should we reflect on calamity and disasters like what was experienced in Haiti from a Christian perspective? Is God exacting judgment or is there another explanation? Fr. Tom Hopko helps us think this through.




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Studying and Communicating the Church Fathers

Today Fr. Tom talks about the study and communication of the Fathers of the Church according to Archimandrite Vasileios, retired Abbot of the Iviron Monastery on Mt. Athos.




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Call No Man Father

Fr. Thomas addresses a listener question on the often misunderstood admonition in the Gospel of Matthew to call no man father.




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The Canonization of Saints

Fr. Tom reflects further on the letter he received asking if God played favorites particularly as it relates to the canonization of saints.




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Transfiguration - The Center of the Evangelical Narrative

On August 6, we will celebrate the Transfiguration of our Lord, and Fr. Thomas Hopko helps us understand the pivotal nature of this event in Christian history.




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The Incarnation - Do We Really Believe It?

In a new episode, Fr. Thomas Hopko presses the question on the Incarnation of Christ - do we REALLY believe it?




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Bishops - Part 5: The Canons

Fr. Tom looks at the fourth century canons concerning bishops and clergy.




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Bishops - Part 6: The Other Canons

Fr. Tom talks about the other canons of the fourth century in addition to the Council of Nicaea.




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Bishops - Part 9: The Canons of the 3rd Ecumenical Council

In Part 9 of his series on Bishops, Fr. Thomas looks at the canons of the 3rd Ecumenical Council.




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Bishops - Part 10: The Canons of the 4th Ecumenical Council

In Part 10 of his series on Bishops, Fr. Thomas looks at the canons of the 4th Ecumenical Council.




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Bishops - Part 25: The 7th Ecumenical Council

The Orthodox Church is the Church of the 7 Councils and the 7th one is far more important than some would believe. Learn about the importance of Icons as well as the importance of the Holy Scriptures.




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Bishops - Part 26: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 2

Fr. Tom is exploring the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council held in Nicea and today talks about bishops who are appointed by secular heads of state as well as the frequency and nature of the meetings of bishops.




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Bishops - Part 27: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 3

Fr. Tom continues his look at the canons of the 7th Ecumenical Council including those that have to do with the books written by the iconoclasts, relics in the altar, and the financial affairs of the Church.




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Bishops - Part 28: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 4

The canons discussed today deal with church property, those who would be set apart to read in the divine services, and the appropriate clothing for bishops and clergy.




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Bishops - Part 29: The 7th Ecumenical Council part 5

Fr. Tom concludes his look at the 7th Ecumenical Council with the canons dealing with building shrines or chapels and monastic discretion.




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Radical Monogamy

What do the Scriptures and the Fathers say about fidelity in marriage, sex outside of marriage, or same-sex marriage? Fr. Tom gives extensive teaching on this subject in today's episode.




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An Orthodox Assessment of Evangelicalism

Recently Fr. Thomas Hopko visited and spoke at the well known and evangelical based Wheaton College. While he appreciated and was honored by the opportunity, it caused him to reflect on the evangelical movement from an Orthodox Christian perspective. His thoughts will be of value to Orthodox and Evangelicals alike.




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Evangelical Dialogue

Fr. Tom responds to an email from an evangelical listener who wrote in response to a podcast where Fr. Tom reflected on his visit to Wheaton College.




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Bishops - Part 49: 17th Century Calvinistic and Roman Influences on Orthodoxy

Fr. Tom talks about what happened in the 17th Century, when Orthodoxy in both Constantinople and Ukraine were influenced by non Orthodox thinking.




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Ecumenical Efforts

In light of all of the discussion about the Ecumenical Patriarch meeting with the Pope, Fr. Tom offers some of his experiences with the World Council of Churches.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 9: The Canon part 1

As the Intro to the Bible series continues, Jeannie begins a discussion of the canon of Scripture beginning with the Hebrew texts.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 10: The Canon part 2

In this episode, Jeannie continues her discussion of the canon of Scripture and why the Old Testament is different in the Protestant Bible.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 11: The Canon part 3

Now that we have learned about the Old Testament canon, Jeannie turns her attention to the New Testament.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 12: The Canon part 4

Jeannie provides an explanation of why it is so important to study the canon of Scripture and to hold the line on what the Church has approved.




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Introduction to the Bible - Lesson 13: The Canon part 5

In her concluding lesson on the canon of Scripture, Jeannie discusses the books of the Bible that were included by the Church and why.




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A Call for a Search Discussion – How Google Works

If you follow me on Twitter, then you know I sometimes complain about the current state of the industry – most notably centered around what passes for research and discussion these days. It feels like people want to be handed the fish – with little interest in learning how the person with the fish caught…

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