Raised and Redeemed

Michaela Nikolaenko
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I’m Michaela—a wife, mom, and Jesus follower who was radically saved from child abuse trauma, substance abuse, ungodly relationships, and the occult. Now, I share what it means to live a raised and redeemed life after a life of sin. This podcast is for those who’ve been to the dark side and back—and are ready to grow in holiness, confront the battle within, and pursue sanctification through spiritual discipline. Rooted in Orthodox Christianity, this is real talk for the soul that longs for God. Reach me and find out more at www.michaelanikolaenko.com

  1. 2d ago

    143. Orthodox Christian Marriage Q&A (Part 2): Our Future, Dating, Intimacy, and Conversion

    Join me and my husband, Vitaliy, for Part 2 of our Orthodox Christian Marriage Q&A! In this conversation, we answer your questions about Orthodox Christian dating, marriage, intimacy, conversion, and building a family rooted in Christ. We open up about our own marriage, how we stay strong through challenges, our hopes for the future, and whether we want an Orthodox wedding or another baby. We also discuss internet safety and boundaries, living with in-laws, and what we're looking for as we continue growing together in Christ. Watch Part 1 of our Orthodox Christian Marriage Q&A for more conversations about money, lust, in-laws, and growing together in Christ: https://youtu.be/moLmoF1R0oY?si=xk7qdRxwmWGHe-T8 #OrthodoxChristianity #OrthodoxMarriage #ChristianMarriage ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- Michaela's Affiliate Partners: 🫐🥦 Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 🧸🧼 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ☦️ Orthodox Icons CoronaOrthodox Icons Corona: https://orthodoxiconscorona.com/ (Use code: MICHAELAPROMO) 🧖‍♀️🧴 Shire Skincarehttps://shireskincare.com?sca_ref=12418215.aKIwLRulSLFTS ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:40 intro 2:40-5:18 Marriage tested when it’s your ministry 5:18-7:36 Orthodox expectations in marriage 7:36-14:42 Ways we stay strong in our marriage 14:42-21:15 How we hope to grow in our marriage 21:15-28:01 Learning internet safety and boundaries 28:01-33:09 Whats in store for our future 33:09-34:18 Does the Orthodox Church restrict intimacy? 34:18-35:00 Theos Sisters Ad 35:00-35:31 Masculine Revival Ad 35:31-38:22 Do we want an Orthodox wedding? 38:22-41:35 Is it difficult living with in-laws? 41:35-43:58 Do we plan to visit holy sites? 43:58-45:08 Thank you guys 🫶 45:08-45:37 Papabear Naturals Ad 45:37-45:53 Orthodox Icons Corona Ad 45:53-54:29 What to look for in a partner 54:29-55:28 What to do if spouse won’t convert 55:28-57:12 How to lead family in Orthodoxy 57:12-1:00:29 Anxious attachment issues in dating 1:00:29-1:04:55 Healing from Church and God hurt 1:04:55-1:06:22 Closing

  2. Oct 21

    142. Orthodox Christian Marriage Q&A: Money, Lust, In-Laws & Growing Together in Christ

    In this Orthodox Christian Marriage Q&A, my husband Vitaliy and I answer your questions about marriage, parenting, finances, in-laws, temptation, and growing together in Christ. We share how we met, why we got married so quickly, how we navigate trials and financial struggles, how we handle disagreements and family dynamics, and how we protect our marriage from lust. We also discuss how becoming parents changed our relationship, the saints who inspire our marriage, and Vitaliy’s journey home to the Orthodox Church. Marriage isn't purely about happiness, or about having everything figured out, but about learning to love, forgive, sacrifice, and grow in the likeness in Christ. #OrthodoxChristianity #ChristianMarriage #OrthodoxMarriage ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- Michaela's Affiliate Partners: 🫐🥦 Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 🧸🧼 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ☦️ Orthodox Icons CoronaOrthodox Icons Corona: https://orthodoxiconscorona.com/ (Use code: MICHAELAPROMO) 🧖‍♀️🧴 Shire Skincarehttps://shireskincare.com?sca_ref=12418215.aKIwLRulSLFTS ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:05 intro 2:05-2:51 A Vitaliy riddle 2:51-3:24 Mila not napping 3:24-8:28 how we met 8:28-12:02 the formation of a loving family 12:02-17:52 our speed marriage 17:52-22:16 how to endure trials in marriage 22:16-25:58 how marriage has changed us 25:58-28:24 how becoming parents changed us 28:24-29:29 Vitaliy’s fave sushi 29:29-31:59 what hobbies we share outside of church 31:59-37:26 how we handle in-law issues 37:26-39:06 how we deal with opposing opinions 39:06-42:13 how we handle finances in our marriage 42:13-47:58 overcoming financial struggles in marriage 47:58-52:22 protecting your marriage from lust 52:22-53:05 Theos Sisters Ad 53:05-53:35 Masculine Revival Ad 53:35-58:10 Saint inspo for our marriage 58:10-1:05:22 Vitaliy’s coming home to orthodoxy 1:05:22-1:10:51 How our relationship has changed since coming to Orthodoxy 1:10:51-1:11:51 What’s next

  3. Oct 14

    141. Finding God in Loss, Loneliness, and Relationship Conflict | An Orthodox Perspective with Kara Mosher

    Why do friendships end after you come to Christ? How do you handle deep loneliness, heartbreak, and relationships that change after conversion? In this episode, we dive into finding God in seasons of isolation, navigating friendship breakups, and learning to pray through conflict...even for your enemies. In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed podcast, Michaela Nikolaenko sits down with Kara Mosher to talk about Christian friendship, friendship breakups, Orthodox Christianity, dating, marriage, and navigating relationships with Protestant and secular friends. Kara shares the raw story of losing her fiancé and his miraculous baptism. We discuss making idols out of friendships, handling conflict, knowing when a relationship needs to end, and how transforming your pain into prayer ultimately draws you closer to God. Plus, we answer your questions about Orthodox dating, celibacy, intimacy before marriage, birth control, and the spiritual power of praying for those who hurt you. #orthodoxchristian #christianfriendship #christiandating ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- Michaela's Affiliate Partners: 🫐🥦 Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 🧸🧼 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ☦️ Orthodox Icons CoronaOrthodox Icons Corona: https://orthodoxiconscorona.com/ (Use code: MICHAELAPROMO) 🧖‍♀️🧴 Shire Skincarehttps://shireskincare.com?sca_ref=12418215.aKIwLRulSLFTS ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-3:36 Intro 3:36-6:40 Kara’s friendship background 6:40-10:08 Not making idols out of friends 10:08-18:07 Kara losing her finance and his miracle baptism 18:07-21:13 Why birth control isn’t recommended in orthodoxy 21:13-26:20 What if a man doesn’t want to be celibate? 26:20-27:56 Intimacy before the time 27:56-30:47 Do Orthodox Christians get married more quickly? 30:47-31:29 Theos Sisters Ad 31:29-32:00 Masculine Revival Ad 32:00-34:37 Can relationships still work after coming to Christ? 34:37-44:20 Why relationships sometimes come to an end 44:20-51:59 Secular Protestant and orthodox friends 51:59-1:00:36 Navigating conflict in friendships 1:00:36-1:06:35 The lonely season after loss 1:06:35-1:09:27 Only God can save people 1:09:27-1:13:07 God will both use and redirect us from our pain 1:13:07-1:23:45 Praying for our enemies is our ticket to paradise 1:23:45-1:26:03 Stay for the extended Elder Ephraim chat 1:26:03-1:27:23 Closing

  4. Oct 7

    140. Touring St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church | Saints, Spiritual Warfare & the Ancient Faith

    Come inside St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Naples, Florida with me for a special tour of an Orthodox Christian church! In this video, Theophan—a dedicated parishioner of St. Paul—takes us through the church and explains the history, icons, saints, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind what we see. But this isn't just a church tour. As we walk through St. Paul, we talk about what the chandelier represents, why the saints are considered our family, why Christ is depicted in the flesh, the role of the Theotokos, the distinction between holy Christian spirituality and counterfeit spirituality, and what happens spiritually when someone begins the journey into Orthodoxy. And there are a few surprises along the way—including my husband joining the tour and a visit from Fr. Paul, the parish priest! Whether you're an Orthodox Christian, an inquirer, a catechumen, a Protestant curious about Orthodoxy, or simply wondering why Orthodox churches look and feel so different, I hope this gives you a glimpse into the beauty and depth of the Ancient Faith. 📍 St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Naples, Florida https://stpaulnaples.org/ #OrthodoxChristianity #OrthodoxChurch #Orthodoxy ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: Floridoxy Designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FloridoxyDesigns Orthodox Icons Corona: https://orthodoxiconscorona.com/ 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-00:53 intro 00:53-4:33 Theophan’s Journey to Orthodoxy 4:33-5:05 History of St Paul 5:05-7:27 The ancient faith we weren’t taught 7:27-9:51 Children in the Church 9:51-11:10 The narthex 11:10-12:07 Saint Paisios 12:07-13:24 Why do some Churches have different icons? 13:24-13:44 Floridoxy Designs Ad 13:44-14:01 Orthodox Icons Corona Ad 14:01-19:35 What does the chandelier represent? 19:35-21:15 Icons & Christ taking on our mud 21:15-21:52 The saints are our family members 21:52-22:54 Saint Photini 22:52-23:45 The stained glass windows 23:45-26:41 What distinguishes the Antiochian Orthodox Church? 26:41-32:30 How St Paul was blessed with new icons 32:30-35:53 How do new people feel coming in? 35:53-39:37 Orthodoxy permeates into you slowly 39:37-45:38 When the Protestant house of cards fell down 45:38-47:09 The catechumen spiritual warfare 47:09-53:09 Holy spirituality versus counterfeit spirituality 53:09-53:52 Theos Sisters Ad 53:52-54:23 Masculine Revival Ad 54:23-1:01:32 The Theotokos/Panagia/Mother of God 1:01:32-1:02:44 My husband joins the party 1:02:44-1:04:08 Lighting candles and praying 1:04:08-1:05:35 The women saints 1:05:35-1:05:54 The men saints 1:05:54-1:06:25 men and women sitting separate in Orthodox Church 1:06:25-1:06:59 Future collab with Fr Paul 1:06:59-1:08:12 What are Saints 1:08:12-1:09:07 Closing

  5. Sep 30

    139. From Mormonism to Orthodoxy: Why She Left the LDS Church & Came to Christ and His Church with Sunny America

    What happens when someone raised Mormon begins questioning everything they were taught about God, salvation, the Church, and Jesus Christ? In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, I sit down with Sunny to hear her story of growing up Mormon, leaving the LDS Church, walking through a season of rebellion, returning to the Lord, and ultimately discovering Orthodox Christianity. Sunny shares what it was really like growing up in Mormonism, including the differences between LDS and FLDS beliefs, what happens inside Mormon temples, Mormon sacraments and theology, and why many Mormons are known for living seemingly Christ-like lives. We also talk about some of the common misconceptions about Mormonism, the questions that eventually led Sunny to leave the LDS Church, and some of the more unusual beliefs within Mormon theology. Subscribe to Raised & Redeemed for conversations about Orthodox Christianity, conversion, spiritual warfare, healing in Christ, and the journey of becoming raised and redeemed. #Mormonism #OrthodoxChristianity #LDS #LeavingMormonism #ChristianTestimony ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ 🫐🥦 Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 🧸🧼 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:09 intro 2:09-3:53 growing up Mormon 3:53-5:20 FLDS vs LDS 5:20-8:02 growing up Mormon 8:02-11:00 inside Mormon temples 11:00-15:00 Mormon sacraments & theology 15:00-18:07 why are Mormons often so Christ-like? 18:07-19:00 misconceptions about Mormonism 19:00-23:44 leaving Mormonism 23:44-27:33 some weird things Mormons believe 27:33-28:15 Theos Sisters Ad 28:15-28:46 Masculine Revival Ad 28:46-34:22 The questions that will lead you out of Mormonism 34:22-39:25 the dark path of rebellion after Mormonism 39:25-41:36 coming back to the Lord 41:36-43:21 how she met her husband 43:21-58:59 coming to orthodoxy 58:59-1:01:06 recommitting to purity 1:01:06-1:06:30 listener questions 1:06:30-1:07:12 closing

  6. Sep 23

    138. Healing Childhood Trauma Through Christ & the Orthodox Church with Christina Taylor

    What does healing from our childhood trauma look like as Orthodox Christians? In this deeply personal conversation, Michaela Nikolaenko sits down with Christina Taylor of Orthodox Family Life to talk honestly about growing up in dysfunctional families, the lasting effects of childhood trauma, learning to forgive our parents, and discovering healing through Christ and His Church. Both Michaela and Christina share from their own experiences of difficult childhoods and the ways those experiences shaped their understanding of trust, relationships, authority, love, and God. Together, they explore what it can look like to bring those wounds before Christ rather than allowing them to define our lives. Healing does not mean pretending that the past didn't happen. It means bringing what is broken into the light of Christ and allowing Him to begin the work of restoration. If you have experienced childhood trauma, family dysfunction, abandonment, abuse, difficult relationships with your parents, or struggles with trusting God or the Church, we hope this conversation reminds you that you are not alone, and that Christ is near to the brokenhearted. Subscribe for more conversations about Orthodox Christianity, healing in Christ, spiritual growth, motherhood, testimony, and the Orthodox Christian life. #OrthodoxChristianity #HealingInChrist #ChildhoodTrauma #ChristianHealing #TraumaHealing #Forgiveness #OrthodoxChristian ---------------------------------------------------- Find Christina Taylor: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodoxfamilylife/ YouTube: youtube.com/@orthodoxfamilylife Skool: https://www.skool.com/orthodox-family-life-2544/about? ---------------------------------------------------- Ads Mentioned: 👩‍💻☦️ Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about 👨‍💻☦️ Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ 🫐🥦 Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 🧸🧼 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:24 intro 2:24-11:36 growing up in dysfunction 11:36-19:43 learning to forgive our parents 19:43-20:25 Theos Sisters Ad 20:25-20:56 Masculine Revival Ad 20:56-28:42 how dysfunction impacts development 28:42-36:02 God is close to the broken hearted 36:02-39:36 The Church unites us 39:36-42:26 becoming convinced of orthodoxy 42:26-47:55 did you struggle with having a priest after trauma? 47:55-51:28 building our capacity to bear God’s love 51:28-56:51 alone with God together 56:51-1:04:01 trusting God in hard times 1:04:01-1:04:31 Gruns Ad 1:04:31-1:05:00 Papabear Naturals Ad 1:05:00-1:13:12 embracing mother Mary after trauma 1:13:12-1:40:09 how to heal in the Church 1:40:09-1:43:13 Closing

  7. Sep 16

    137. Orthodox Christianity & Alternative Medicine: Yoga, Herbology, Meditation & Jiu Jitsu with Dr. Mike

    What does Orthodox Christianity have to say about alternative medicine, yoga, meditation, herbology, acupuncture, psychedelics, and even Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko sits down with Dr. Michael Christian Kuhn, Doctor of Health Sciences, functional health and nutrition consultant, founder of Orthodox Health, host of the Orthodox Health Podcast, and author of Orthodoxy and the Medicine of the Future: Rediscovering the Healing Power of Fasting, Prayer, and Holy Tradition*. We explore the complicated intersection of physical health, alternative medicine, natural remedies, spiritual discernment, and Orthodox Christianity. Dr. Mike shares how his journey through alternative health ultimately led him to Orthodoxy, including the influence of Fr. Seraphim Rose and his book Orthodoxy and the Religion of the Future. We discuss the important distinction between using natural approaches to care for the body and participating in practices that may carry an Eastern, New Age, or other spiritual worldview. Can yoga be “baptized” into Christianity? Is meditation always spiritually dangerous, or is the Jesus Prayer fundamentally different from Eastern meditation? What about herbology and acupuncture? Why might psychedelics exist? Can Brazilian Jiu Jitsu be spiritually safe? And how can Orthodox Christians learn to discern the difference? #OrthodoxChristianity #Orthodoxy #AlternativeMedicine ---------------------------------------------------- Dr. Mike's Website: https://www.orthodoxhealth.com/ Dr. Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orthodox_health/ ---------------------------------------------------- Ads: Theos Sisters: https://www.skool.com/beloved-becoming-3448/about Masculine Revival: https://masculinerevival.com/ Gruns: https://snwbl.io/gruns/MICHAELA11855 Papabear Naturals: https://www.thepapabear.com/MICHAELA66996 ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:05 Intro to Dr Mike 2:05-5:50 Fr Seraphim Rose’s Inspo 5:50-12:14 Alternative health led him to Orthodoxy 12:14-17:22 Can yoga be baptized? 17:22-20:29 the Jesus prayer versus eastern yoga and meditation 20:29-26:24 Christ the Eternal Tao 26:24-27:06 Theos Sisters Ad 27:06-27:37 Masculine Revival Ad 27:37-37:20 All religious traditions lead to Orthodoxy 37:20-39:11 Orthodox views on mental health industry 39:11-44:38 An Orthodox economy 44:38-54:35 Herbology & the extent it can be baptized 54:35-55:06 Gruns Ad 55:06-55:35 Papabear Naturals Ad 55:35-1:00:19 Some natural remedies 1:00:19-1:07:52 Can acupuncture be baptized? 1:07:52-1:13:29 Orthodoxy isn’t black and white 1:13:29-1:19:08 Why are psychedelics on earth? 1:19:08-1:24:23 Learning to Orthodox fast 1:24:23-1:33:27 Is BJJ spiritually safe? 1:33:27-1:36:37 How to discern if practices are spiritually safe 1:36:37-1:38:02 Find Dr Mike

  8. Aug 26

    136. Orthodoxy and Therapy | Fr. Timothy Pavlatos on Mental Health, Trauma & Spiritual Warfare

    Can Orthodox Christians go to therapy? Where should we turn when we’re struggling—to a priest, a therapist, or both? And how do we understand trauma, mental health, and spiritual warfare through an Orthodox Christian lens? In this episode, I sit down with Fr. Timothy Pavlatos, an Orthodox priest and counselor with 25+ years of experience integrating psychology, therapy, and Orthodox theology. We discuss trauma, somatic practices, yoga, Carl Jung, mental health diagnoses, addiction, spiritual warfare, and, ultimately, the fullness of healing offered through the life of the Church. If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone who has been wrestling with these questions. #OrthodoxChristianity #MentalHealth #OrthodoxChurch #Therapy #SpiritualWarfare ---------------------------------------------------- Find & Support St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church: https://stkatherineaz.org/capital-campaign ---------------------------------------------------- Resources from Fr. Timothy on the topic: - https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/illuminedheart/orthodox_christian_psychological_therapy/ - https://www.byzcath.org/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/70034/article-orthodoxy-and-the-science-of-psychology - https://stmichaeltx.org/orthodox-101/living-orthodoxy-daily/can-orthodox-christians-go-to-therapy/ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5cGEAeIvNQ Books Fr. Timothy Recommended: - Fr. Stephen Muse: When Hearts Become Flame - Fr. Joshua Makoul: Healing Your Wounded Soul: Growing from Pain to Peace. - Father Alexis Trader: Ancient Christian Wisdom and Aaron Beck’s Cognitive Therapy: A Meeting of Minds - Fr. Vasileios Thermos: Thirst for Love and Truth: Encounters of Orthodox Theology and Psychological Science. - Schema-nun Siluana Vlad: God, Where is the Wound? ---------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Explore More: ALL LINKS → https://beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko Website → 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/@michaelanikolaenko Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko ---------------------------------------------------- ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00-2:39 intro 2:39-6:40 Michaela’s background 6:40-10:23 Orthodox view on therapy 10:23-15:49 Is therapy just a bridge? 15:49-21:15 What to tell a priest vs therapist? 21:15-29:48 trauma healing approaches 29:48-37:40 somatic practices for re-association 37:40-42:49 orthodox view on yoga 42:49-49:03 Who is therapy for? 49:03-51:02 Should Orthodox Christians see Orthodox therapists? 51:02-54:03 Fr Timothy’s career journey 54:03-59:29 Spiritual warfare in the mind 59:29-1:09:43 An Orthodox view on Carl Jung 1:09:43-1:15:08 Should we accept mental health diagnoses? 1:15:08-1:19:47 addictions programs 1:19:47-1:25:32 The fullness of healing in the Orthodox Church 1:25:32-1:26:38 Closing

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I’m Michaela—a wife, mom, and Jesus follower who was radically saved from child abuse trauma, substance abuse, ungodly relationships, and the occult. Now, I share what it means to live a raised and redeemed life after a life of sin. This podcast is for those who’ve been to the dark side and back—and are ready to grow in holiness, confront the battle within, and pursue sanctification through spiritual discipline. Rooted in Orthodox Christianity, this is real talk for the soul that longs for God. Reach me and find out more at www.michaelanikolaenko.com

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  • Creator
    Michaela Nikolaenko
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    142
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michaela Nikolaenko
  • Show Website
    Raised and Redeemed

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