Raised & Redeemed

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. ...  Show more

Can Orthodox Christians do yoga? While yoga is often the spiritual gateway into the new age and Hinduism, most Christian content about it is either surface-level or sensational.In Episode 8 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series, we examine yoga from what it actually is at its root, t ...  Show more

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 framewo ...  Show more

Millions of people believe repeating numbers like 111, 222, 444, 777, and 11:11 are messages from angels or the universe.But is this actually how God communicates?In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, we break down the truth about numerology and angel numbers from the perspective ...  Show more

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