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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.