Ancient Faith Ministries

Nov 19, 2021 • 19 min

We catch up with Frederica at a quaint Virginia Barbeque where she is chatting with a reporter who chooses to stay in the Episcopal Church. Douglas LeBlanc of the blog site Get Religion began covering religion in June 1984 as religion editor of the Morning Advocate in Baton Rouge, LA. Since then he has worked as an editor for Compassion International, Episcopalians United (now Anglicans United), and Christianity Today. His work has appeared in Christian Research Journal, The Weekly Standard, and The Wall Street Journal.

Nov 19, 2021 • 9 min

Frederica enjoys shopping for clothes at her local re-sale shops and has found it to be a good way to save and conserve. She also reflects on the clothing industry in general: where are they made and under what conditions?

Nov 19, 2021 • 13 min

Recycled molecules and atoms from the foundation of the world present a wonderful perspective on the shed blood of Christ.

Nov 19, 2021 • 8 min

This week we catch Frederica in her car driving to Washington, D.C., and reflecting on the differences between the Orthodox Church and other Christian churches when it comes to the involvement of men.

Nov 19, 2021 • 9 min

We are strolling with Frederica through a cemetery on the campus of the seminary she attended several years ago.

Nov 19, 2021 • 13 min

Frederica is in the fourth floor apartment of a friend who recently came to Orthodoxy from the Mennonite church and participated in an excursion to the Middle East with a group intent on apologizing to Eastern faiths for the Crusades.

Nov 19, 2021 • 11 min

Why do some people feel that "converts" to Orthodoxy are so obnoxious? Today Frederica reflects on the practices of some Orthodox Christians compared with the path to spiritual healing that Orthodoxy represents.

Nov 19, 2021 • 10 min

The poor in many other countries often rely on skills handed down to them by their ancestors. But what about the poor in America?

Nov 19, 2021 • 9 min

Frederica likes the new Disney movie, Enchanted, and provides an enchanting review for our AFR listeners.

Nov 19, 2021 • 6 min

Frederica previewed the new movie starring John Cusack, Grace is Gone, and offers this analysis.

Nov 19, 2021 • 9 min

Their number and identity is not clear but their intention was unmistakable: to worship the newborn King.

Nov 19, 2021 • 17 min

This is part 2 of the fascinating report given in the car by Shamassey Ina about her trip to Rome. Keep your eyes on the road because the ladies do get a little lost in this episode!

Nov 19, 2021 • 5 min

Frederica takes us to the door of the Golden Corral where she is about to begin work on her new book. What she observes, however, is an American epidemic.

Nov 19, 2021 • 20 min

January 22 marks the 35th anniversary of legalized abortion in the United States despite all of the facts demonstrating the presence of life at conception. You don't want to miss this powerful commentary! To read more from Frederica on this topic, you will want to pick up Real Choices published by Conciliar Press.

Nov 19, 2021 • 16 min

He was a Lutheran pastor and was severely persecuted for his faith by Communists in Romania. He is Rev. Richard Wurmbrand and Frederica has a rare recording of his voice singing a hymn to the Theotokos that he wrote himself. Frederica makes reference to an article in Again Magazine about Pastor Wurmbrand and you can download and read it by clicking HERE.

Nov 19, 2021 • 10 min

Frederica speaks on many college campuses, both secular and Christian. You may be surprised by her observations related to the Christian colleges!

Nov 19, 2021 • 11 min

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."

Nov 19, 2021 • 15 min

Drawing on some literary classics, Frederica grieves the loss of the value of character in our modern society.

Nov 19, 2021 • 13 min

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?

Nov 19, 2021 • 15 min

What is the relationship between our feelings and our faith? Is there a place for emotion in our theology?