Raised & Redeemed

What are the spiritual dangers of shadow work? Isn't it just a therapeutic technique of healing your inner traumas? Or is is something darker, like embracing your inner demons?In this episode of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series, I break down:— What shadow work actually is and where it came from— Why Carl Jung's framework is fundamentally incompatible with Orthodox Christian anthropology— What Orthodox Fathers say about Jung's "pseudo-religion"— The key difference between Jungian integration and Orthodox transfiguration— The ancient Church practices that address the very same human need — and go infinitely furtherThe Orthodox Church doesn't offer shadow work. It offers something far greater: not integration, but resurrection.🕊️ As always, please seek guidance from your own spiritual father on everything related to your spiritual life.This is Part 13 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series. New here? Start from Part 1 and work your way through.#ShadowWork #OrthodoxChristianity #CarlJung #OccultToOrthodoxy #NewAge #Theosis #InnerHealing #ShadowSelf #ChristianResponse📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 14 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:34 My background 1:34-3:17 What is shadow work?3:17-5:58 The history of shadow work 5:58-7:24 My experience with shadow work 7:24-8:32 We are called to forget our past 8:32-10:18 Therapy requires discernment 10:18-14:10 Orthodox perspectives on Jungian psychology 14:10-16:07 The passions vs the shadow 16:07-16:45 Orthodox Icons Corona Ad16:45-19:07 True Healing happens in the Church19:07-19:58 Conclusion

What is an Orthodox Christian view on past lives? In this episode, we discuss:💡 The ancient origins of reincarnation (India, Greece, and beyond)💡 How these beliefs made their way into modern New Age spirituality💡 My personal testimony of believing I was a witch and temple prostitute in past lives💡 The Orthodox concept of prelest (spiritual delusion) and how demons distort identity💡 Why reincarnation contradicts the Gospel and the Cross of Christ💡 What actually happens after death according to the Orthodox Church💡 How to renounce false identities and discover who God truly created you to beThis isn’t just theology—it’s about your identity, your soul, and your eternity.Scripture Highlight:📖 “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” — Hebrews 9:27If you’re coming out of New Age, occult practices, or questioning reincarnation… this video is for you.📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 12 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful!#pastlives #reincarnation #orthodoxchristian----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:17 Intro1:17- 4:20 The Roots of Reincarnation 4:20-5:51 When I Believed in Past Lives 5:51-8:23 Spiritual Dangers of Believing in Reincarnation8:23-10:00 What Happens When We Die10:00-12:20 Break Free From Demonic Identities 12:20-12:50 What’s Next

What is the difference between secular, New Age, and Orthodox Christian meditation?Each method claims it will provide us with peace, clarity, and presence, but can each one fully deliver?New Age meditation tell us to empty our minds to find peace. But Scripture doesn't say that. In fact, the Bible and the Orthodox Tradition teach us to KEEP GUARD OF OUR MINDS so that evil things don't enter and FILL OUR MINDS with Christ so worse things don't return.In this episode we discuss:• If secular meditation is good for us• The Hindu and Buddhist origins of many modern meditation practices• Why practices like emptying the mind, visualization, “white light,” spirit guides, and third eye meditation can be spiritually dangerous• What the Orthodox Church teaches about spiritual delusion (prelest)• Why an “empty mind” is not spiritually neutral• The Orthodox Christian practice of nepsis — watchfulness over thoughts• How to meditate on Scripture in a truly Christian way• Lectio divina and prayerful reading of the Bible• The Jesus Prayer and Hesychasm• Theosis vs. self-dissolution: the true goal of Orthodox Christian meditationIf you have been searching for peace, stillness, or a deeper spiritual life, I pray this episode helps you understand the difference between New Age meditation and Orthodox Christian meditation.“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10WATCH NEXT:• Episode 8: Yoga and Orthodox Christianity • Episode 7: Chakras and Orthodox Christianity• Next Episode: Third Eye Awakening and the Orthodox Christian PerspectiveIf this video helped you, please like, subscribe, and share so more people searching for Orthodox Christian meditation can find the truth of Christ.#OrthodoxChristianMeditation #ChristianMeditation #OrthodoxChristianity #NewAge #OccultToOrthodoxy #JesusPrayer #Hesychasm #Meditation #Christianity #Orthodox✅ Subscribe for Part 10 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:16 Intro1:16-2:09 Secular meditation 2:09-4:18 The Roots of New Age Meditation4:18-5:42 Dangers of an Empty Mind (REEL)5:42-10:46 Orthodox Meditation 10:46-12:11 Final Comparisons

Is chakra healing dangerous? What does the Orthodox Church teach about Reiki, kundalini yoga, sound healing, and breathwork ceremonies—and why do these practices feel so real?In this episode of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series, we go deep on the chakra system, the spiritual framework that underlies almost every energy healing practice in the New Age world, and an Orthodox Christian understanding of the human body and soul in contrast.In this episode:🫡 What the chakra system actually is, where it comes from, and what it claims about human nature, the divine, and the path to salvation🫡 Reiki, kundalini yoga, sound healing, breathwork, acupuncture — what each practice does and why it's spiritually significant🫡 Why these experiences feel so real, and what the Church Fathers warn about them🫡 Trauma, the body, and what Orthodoxy genuinely offers for healing — including Confession, Holy Unction, and the EucharistThis is Part 7 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series. If you found this helpful, please share it with someone else who may need to hear it.#orthodoxchristian #newage #chakras #reiki #kundalini #energyhealing #spiritualdiscernment #occulttoorthodoxy #raisedandredeemed📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 8 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful!----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:48 Intro 1:48-4:17 What is the Chakra System4:17-5:50 Orthodox view of body and soul in contrast 5:50-7:28 Reiki 7:28-9:47 Kundalini Yoga9:47-10:54 Breath work10:54-11:54 Sound Healing 11:54-12:21 Acupuncture 12:21-14:00 Demonic Imitation vs Grace14:00-17:29 Healing in Orthodoxy 17:29-18:08 My experience 18:08-19:04 Conclusion19:04-19:32 What’s Next

Tarot cards, oracle cards, and even “angel cards” are often presented as harmless tools for guidance, self-reflection, or connecting with the spiritual realm. But what does Orthodox Christianity actually teach about them?In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko shares her personal experience using tarot and oracle cards during her years in the New Age—and explains why the Orthodox Church warns that these practices open the door to spiritual deception.Drawing from Scripture, Orthodox Tradition, and the teachings of the Holy Fathers, this episode explores why divination is forbidden, how spirits can manipulate these practices, and why seeking hidden knowledge outside of God leads us away from true spiritual life.If you’ve ever used tarot, oracle cards, or angel cards—or know someone who does—this conversation will help you understand the Orthodox Christian perspective on divination, spiritual warfare, and repentance.Most importantly, there is hope: through repentance, prayer, and the sacramental life of the Church, Christ restores what the occult tries to counterfeit.If you’re exploring the difference between New Age spirituality and Orthodox Christianity, this series is for you.📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 6✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful!#tarotcards #divination #orthodoxchristian----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-00:59 Intro00:59-2:26 What are tarot cards?2:26-3:17 Why do people use tarot cards?3:17-5:25 Why God forbids divination 5:25-6:34 Tarot leads the soul away from salvation 6:34-7:47 What to do if you’ve used tarot cards?7:47-8:33 Orthodox Christian way to connect with God and the spirit realm 8:33-9:15 What’s next!

In this part 4 of the Occult to Orthodoxy series, I break down crystals, evil eye charms, dream catchers, and sage, all items used in the occult for spiritual protection, from an Orthodox Christian perspective.We answer questions like:• Do crystals actually have power?• Should Orthodox Christians own evil eye charms?• Why does burning sage sometimes “feel” like it works?• Are these things demonic — or just superstition?• What’s the difference between occult items, and items blessed by the Church?• What do Orthodox Christians do for spiritual protection?If you’ve ever owned crystals, worn protective jewelry, burned sage, or wondered whether these things conflict with Christianity, this episode is for you.#OrthodoxChristianity #Crystals #EvilEye #NewAgeToChrist #SpiritualWarfare #RaisedAndRedeemed #SageSmudging #DreamCatchers 📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 5✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful!----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-1:16 Intro1:16-1:51 There is no neutral spiritual power 1:51-3:42 Crystals & Healing stones 3:42-4:26 Evil eye charms & protective jewelry 4:26-6:22 Dream catchers vs prayers before sleep 6:22-7:57 Sage vs Orthodox incense 7:57-9:21 The true danger of idols 9:21-10:35 Why these things sometimes work10:35-12:21 How we can stay spiritually safe 12:21-13:35 Blessed objects vs occult objects 13:35-14:12 Orthodox approach to spiritual protection and cleansing 14:12-14:55 What’s next in the series

In part 2 of this series, I break down what the New Age gets wrong about God, and who God actually is according to Orthodox Christianity.We will look closer at these questions:Q. Is God the Universe?Q. Is God just an energy or higher frequency?Q. Are we divine?Q. Do all paths really lead to the same destination?After years immersed in the New Age and occult, I eventually realized that what I thought was “God” was not the God revealed in Scripture. In this video, we explore how subtle worldview shifts—like believing God is an impersonal force—can open the door to deception, confusion, and spiritual danger.We’ll contrast common New Age beliefs with what Scripture and the Orthodox Church teach about the nature of God, the Trinity, theosis, spiritual discernment, and why getting God right truly matters for our souls.If you’re spiritually curious, deconstructing, New Age-adjacent, or simply wondering what Christians actually believe about God, this episode is for you.📌 If this resonates, please:✅ Subscribe for Part 3✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos#NewAge #OrthodoxChristianity #OccultTestimony #ExNewAge #ChristianApologetics #Godisnottheuniverse ----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:0:00-1:10 intro 1:10-2:13 How do New Agers see God? 2:13-3:40 How Scripture reveals God 3:40-4:27 God is the creator, not the creation 4:27-5:18 Self deification vs theosis 5:18-5:51 All roads don’t lead to God 5:51-6:38 Why we shouldn’t trust all Spiritual experiences 6:38-7:42 My personal experience 7:42-8:04 Why getting God right matters 8:04-8:45 What’s next in the series

How would fasting heal the world? ER doctor and Orthodox Christian, Dr. Pete Patitsas links fasting as the cure to every problem we see in the world from disease to addiction, to even the out-of-the-norm ER accidents.Drawing from emergency medicine, Orthodox tradition, and the Athos way of eating, we discuss how fasting impacts hormones, trauma, addiction, and our relationship with God.This conversation covers:✔️ What fasting really is (and what it is not)✔️ Why Orthodox fasting is different from modern diet culture✔️ The Athos diet and simple plant-based eating✔️ How fasting helps heal trauma and addiction✔️ Whether fasting affects hormones and mental health✔️ How long the body can survive without food✔️ How beginners should approach fasting with discernment✔️ Fasting with kids, exhaustion, anxiety, and busy life✔️ Spiritual encounters, inner demons, and dependence on GodI’ll be honest—I’ve avoided this topic because fasting scares me. But this conversation reframed fasting as an invitation to healing, not a burden.⏱ Timestamps00:00–7:40 Intro7:40–12:23 Why an ER doctor teaches fasting12:23–20:49 Fasting to overcome inner demons20:49–23:47 Teaching children to fast23:47–32:07 What is the Athos diet & Orthodox fasting32:07–35:49 Fasting & hormones35:49–38:15 Bridging the physical & spiritual38:15–41:58 How long you can survive without food41:58–49:46 How to eat plant-based on Athos49:46–57:13 How to start fasting57:13–1:05:12 Spiritual encounters while fasting1:05:12–1:10:55 Fasting & trauma healing1:10:55–1:14:36 Closing reflections🔔 Subscribe for conversations on faith, healing, and redemption.----------------------------------------------------Subscribe to Dr. Pete's YouTube Channel 👉 www.youtube.com/@theathosdietCheck out The Athos Diet Website 👉 www.theathosdiet.com----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko

What is the process of becoming Saints?In this powerful and deeply pastoral conversation, Orthodox priest Fr. Photios Dumont shares what he has witnessed over 35 years of ministry: modern miracles, living holy people, and the ongoing healing work of God through His Saints.This episode is especially for inquirers and new converts to Orthodox Christianity who want to understand:✨ What a Saint truly is✨ Why Orthodox Christians pray to Saints✨ How Saints are recognized and proven✨ Why Orthodoxy is fundamentally a theology of healing✨ How spiritual warfare is fought in the Orthodox life✨ And how ordinary people are called to becoming SaintsFr. Photios shares extraordinary stories involving St. John of San Francisco, the Saint he turns to most often in prayer, along with reflections on St. Paisios of Mount Athos, Elder Ephraim of Arizona, Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra, and other modern holy figures he personally encountered.This episode addresses common Protestant objections with clarity and love, explores miracles before and after a Saint’s repose, and offers practical next steps for anyone seeking holiness, healing, and deeper union with Christ.#orthodoxsaints #becomingsaints #modernsaints----------------------------------------------------Check out Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=saint+demetrios+orthodox+church+seattle----------------------------------------------------📚 RESOURCES MENTIONEDAkathist to the Virgin Mary (Jordanville Prayer Book)Everyday Saints (book)Visiting and praying at the relics of St. John of San Francisco (California)----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00–2:17 Intro2:17–8:51 What is a Saint?8:51–18:29 Orthodoxy is a theology of healing18:29–18:49 Please like & subscribe18:48–25:03 How are Saints proven?25:03–28:38 Why not just pray to God?28:38–33:03 How do you begin praying to Saints?33:03–34:25 Will the Saints replace the fallen angels?34:25–38:50 How Orthodox Christians fight spiritual warfare38:50–50:13 Saint John of San Francisco50:13–53:43 The power of anointing oil53:43–58:02 How the body becomes incorruptible58:02–1:02:11 Do people even need therapy?1:02:11–1:17:24 Being in the presence of holy people1:17:24–1:30:01 Practical next steps1:30:01–1:32:14 Closing

In this conversation, Fr. Ivan Shandra joins Michaela Nikolaenko to unpack one of the most important questions in the Christian life: how do we know what’s truly from God, and what isn’t?Coming from a background in the occult and New Age spirituality, Michaela has witnessed firsthand how easily people mistake emotional or mystical experiences for the Holy Spirit. Even within Christianity, especially in charismatic movements, people often speak of hearing God’s voice, receiving prophetic messages, or having supernatural encounters. But how does Orthodox Christianity understand these experiences—and how can we discern truth from spiritual deception (prelest)?Fr. Ivan, an Orthodox priest serving in Toronto and host of Orthodox Talks, offers profound Orthodox insight into the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the discernment of prophecy, speaking in tongues, casting out demons, and experiencing the true presence of God within the sacramental life of the Church.Together, they contrast the Orthodox approach—rooted in humility, obedience, and community—with the emotional, individualistic spirituality often seen in charismatic settings.If you’ve ever wondered whether your spiritual experiences are from God or from your own mind, this episode will help anchor you in the truth of the Holy Spirit’s work through the Church.📖 Referenced Scriptures:1 Corinthians 12 — The Gifts of the Spirit1 John 4:1 — “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits…”Matthew 7:15–23 — “Beware of false prophets…”John 16:13 — “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.”💡 Key Takeaways: - The Holy Spirit is a person, not just an energy or force. - We receive the Holy Spirit through chrismation in the Orthodox Church. - True discernment comes through humility and obedience, not emotional highs. - Prophecy in Orthodoxy is about witnessing truth, not revealing new doctrine. - The charismatic promise of instant transformation differs from the Orthodox path of repentance and theosis. - The true presence of God is found in the liturgical and sacramental life of the Church.#OrthodoxChristianity #CharismaticChristianity #HolySpirit #SpiritualDiscernment #OrthodoxChurch #FrIvanShandra #RaisedandRedeemed #MichaelaNikolaenko #Prelest #FalseProphets #OrthodoxTalks #GiftsOfTheSpirit #OrthodoxFaith----------------------------------------------------Follow Orthodox Talks with Fr. Ivan Shandra 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@OrthodoxTalks----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00–01:45 Intro01:45–04:44 About Fr. Ivan Shandra04:44–08:26 Who is the Holy Spirit?08:26–14:02 Receiving the Holy Spirit14:02–15:46 How a Person Changes with the Holy Spirit15:46–23:21 Discerning the Holy Spirit’s Voice23:21–30:12 Orthodox Understanding of Prophecy30:12–36:27 Orthodox Understanding of Speaking in Tongues36:27–42:02 Orthodox Approach to Casting Out Demons42:02–45:19 Healing After Deliverance45:19–51:26 Experiencing the Holy Spirit in Church51:24–52:05 Closing

Today, Kara Mosher shares her journey from the occult to Orthodox Christianity and exposes psychedelic deception. Before encountering Christ, psychedelics were her god, yet never healed her or brought her peace. While she thought they were leading her to truth in the spirit realm, they were only leading her further into darkness and occult training.In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed podcast, host Michaela Nikolaenko talks with Kara Mosher, author of Here Comes Trouble and host of the Let’s Be Friends Podcast, about her journey from psychedelic “enlightenment," mental illness, and demonic oppression to finding the true Light in Orthodox Christianity.#orthodoxchristian #testimony #psychedelics #theoccult----------------------------------------------------📚 Guest Info:Follow Kara Mosher!📖 Book: Here Comes Trouble https://www.karamosher.com/author/here-comes-trouble🎙️ Podcast: Let’s Be Friends https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herecomestroublexo/----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore MoreALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00–01:02 Intro01:02–12:43 Psychedelic Phronema12:43–22:55 A Pharmaceutical Slumber22:55–29:54 Demonic Visitations29:54–40:54 The Portal of Eyegazing40:54–43:01 Fear No Evil – Halloween41:44–50:46 Jesus Interrupted Psychic Channeling50:46–54:59 Akashic Records54:59–55:53 My Baby Joins!!55:53–1:05:08 Coming to Orthodoxy1:05:08–1:06:43 Closing

In this video, I’m responding to your comments from my recent post about Halloween. Many of you shared strong opinions—most against celebrating it—and I wanted to take a moment to address those thoughts with honesty, love, and discernment.As someone who came from a past of extreme darkness—involved in things that truly glorified evil—I understand the concerns many Christians have. But I also know the difference between the demonic and the innocent, and I don’t believe that dressing up, walking with your family, or sharing candy with your community has to be sinful when done with clear boundaries and a heart that remains in Christ.Let’s talk about how we, as Christians, can approach days like Halloween with spiritual wisdom rather than fear, and how to shine light—even on a night that’s often associated with darkness.👇 Share your thoughts in the comments! I’d love to hear how your family approaches this day and how you keep your focus on what’s good and godly.#ChristianHalloween #OrthodoxChristianity #RaisedAndRedeemed #FaithOverFear #MichaelaNikolaenko----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------⏳ TIMESTAMPS:00:00-4:12 Intro4:12-6:04 Why I view Halloween as okay6:04-11:32 An Orthodox Approach to Halloween11:32-30:04 Instagram comments about Halloween30:04-36:32 Halloween's roots in All Saint's Day?36:32-37:13 TikTok comments about Halloween37:13-1:00:32 YouTube comments about Halloween

✨ In this powerful Orthodox Christian testimony, I sit down with my friend Romy Scates to share her journey of faith—from growing up in the Assemblies of God, to falling away into New Age spirituality, to finally finding her way home to the Orthodox Church.Raised in the church, Romy never fully forgot that Jesus Christ is Lord. But as she searched for truth, she found herself entangled in the deception of the New Age. Later, as she returned to Christianity, she discovered that many Protestant churches were teaching not only false doctrines but also exposing believers to spiritually dangerous practices.Her story is one of discernment, repentance, and encountering the fear of the Lord. Ultimately, Romy and her husband found the Orthodox Christian faith, where they experienced the fullness of truth, reverence for God, and the unchanging teachings of the Early Church.🙏 Whether you are:~ A Protestant Christian curious about true Christian teachings~ A seeker leaving the New Age movement~ Or an Orthodox Christian interested in testimonies of converts…This episode will inspire you and help you understand why people are finding their true home in the Orthodox Church.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you find this helpful!#orthodoxchristian #testimony #orthodoxtestimony----------------------------------------------------🌐 Explore More:ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenkoWebsite → www.michaelanikolaenko.com 🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw📲 Follow Along on Socials:Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko/TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenkoFacebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko----------------------------------------------------📌 Timestamps:00:00–3:13 | Intro3:13–7:13 | Growing up in the church (Assemblies of God)7:13–19:56 | Falling away from the Faith and into New Age spirituality19:56–30:42 | Coming back to Christ30:42–39:37 | Unholy spirits and growing in discernment at church39:37–52:24 | The dangers of charismatic teachings52:24–1:09:26 | Why she left Protestantism1:09:26–1:22:51 | Journey to Orthodoxy