Raised & Redeemed

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 s ...  Show more

What does the life of a priest's wife actually look like? What made Destinie want to become an Orthodox Christian? In this special episode, I sit down with Khouria Destinie Winn, wife of Fr. David Winn, mother of four, and creator of Ascetic Life of Motherhood, to talk about her ...  Show more

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 Or ...  Show more

In Part 3 of this series on New Age vs Orthodox Christianity, we're breaking down the spiritual worldview behind manifestation, law of attraction, and even the prosperity gospel, vs true Christian prayer.We'll be working through: • What manifestation actually teaches at its core• ...  Show more

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 rea ...  Show more