Have you ever caught yourself praying but realized you weren't really praying at all? Going through the motions of faith while your heart felt completely numb? In this exploration of spiritual warfare against insensitivity, discover how spiritual numbness is more than just feeling distant from God—it's one of the most dangerous traps on our journey to heaven. Drawing from Scripture, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by Saint John Climacus, and "Thirty Steps to Heaven" by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, learn how even our spiritual practices can become sources of pride and how genuine alertness to the Holy Spirit offers true awakening.

Are you constantly hustling just to feel safe, feeling like no matter how much you earn, it's never enough? In this exploration of spiritual warfare against greed, discover how avarice is more than wanting money—it's spiritual enslavement to material things. Drawing from Scripture, “The Ladder of Divine Ascent” by Saint John Climacus, and "Thirty Steps to Heaven" by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, learn how fear drives our attachment to wealth and how voluntary poverty offers true freedom.

Struggling with lustful thoughts and sexual temptation? Learn biblical strategies to overcome lust and achieve true spiritual freedom. This episode explores the difference between God's gift of sexuality and its distortion through lust, offering practical steps toward chastity including prayer techniques, spiritual warfare tactics, and how to redirect sexual energy toward God. Based on "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by St. John Climacus and featuring a powerful personal testimony of transformation from sexual addiction. Discover how saints like Mary of Egypt overcame similar struggles and find hope for your own journey to purity.

Gluttony isn’t just about overeating—it’s a spiritual passion that weakens the will, dulls our hunger for God, and opens the door to deeper struggles. In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, we explore what the Church Fathers and Scripture teach about gluttony, how it subtly shapes our spiritual lives, and how fasting, prayer, and surrender can lead us to true freedom in Christ.

In Episode 95 of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, we tackle Step 13 of the Ladder of Divine Ascent: Despondency. This subtle but dangerous enemy numbs the soul and tempts us to give up. But through spiritual discipline and grace, we can overcome this weariness and renew our hope in God.

In Episode 94 of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, we explore steps 8-12 of the Ladder of Divine Ascent—Meekness/Loss of Anger, Remembrance of Wrongs, Slander, Talkativeness, and Falsehood. Discover how to transform your heart from a battleground into a place of peace.

In Episode 2 of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, we dive into the first 7 steps of the Ladder of Divine Ascent—Renunciation, Detachment, Exile, Obedience, Repentance, Remembrance of Death, and Holy Mourning. Discover how to lay a strong spiritual foundation by turning your heart toward eternity and preparing for true transformation in Christ.

Discover the true meaning of spiritual warfare through the Orthodox Christian lens. In this episode, we begin a new season exploring how to overcome sinful passions—like pride, anger, and lust—and grow in virtue through the teachings of Thirty Steps to Heaven and The Ladder of Divine Ascent. Learn how to fight the real battle: not just resisting sin, but becoming holy.