R Frerichs is originally from Beatrice, Nebraska and he currently works as a pediatrician in Raleigh, North Carolina. R was formerly Methodist, but grew an interest in discerning the Catholic faith because his fiance is Catholic. He was inspired to join St. Thomas More's RCIA program after he first attended Mass at St. Thomas More. When asked what he is attracted to the most about the Catholic faith, R stated that he is "...in awe of the power and love that Jesus holds for me; I only have to ask."