In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Archpriest Seraphim Holland joins me to clarify what Scripture and the Holy Fathers truly teach about angels—from the nine-rank angelic hierarchy and guardian angels, to spiritual warfare and the dangers of New Age distortions. This conversation brings ancient Christian teaching into modern clarity, reminding us that angels never draw attention to themselves, but lead us always toward Christ.

In this conversation with Fr. Ivan Shandra, we explore how to discern what’s truly from God and what isn’t. We compare the Orthodox understanding of the Holy Spirit with the common charismatic approach, discussing prophecy, spiritual gifts, speaking in tongues, deliverance, and how to avoid spiritual deception.

In this episode, I react to Michael Knowles’ Halloween debate and share what was missing from the conversation: an Orthodox Christian perspective. We explore whether Christians can participate in Halloween, how Orthodoxy views the holiday, what dangers are real (and which are exaggerated), and how families can enjoy the season with discernment, joy, and spiritual clarity.

Kara Mosher once believed psychedelics were her path to peace and divine truth, but they only led her deeper into darkness and occult deception. In this Raised & Redeemed podcast episode, she shares how Jesus Christ broke through the illusion and led her home to the true Light of Orthodox Christianity.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening during the Orthodox Divine Liturgy, this episode breaks it all down step by step. Joined by attorney and cradle Orthodox Christian Frank Bilotto, we explore the meaning, structure, and spiritual depth of this sacred service—where heaven meets earth and believers unite with Christ and one another through the Holy Eucharist.

In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela responds to viewers’ passionate comments about Halloween. Many Christians see the holiday as pure darkness—but Michaela, who’s been delivered from true darkness, offers a different perspective. She shares how discernment, intention, and boundaries can allow believers to bring Christ’s light even into spaces the world calls dark.

What does it mean to truly live liturgically as an Orthodox Christian? In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, I sit down with Fr. Christian Siskos of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral and the voice behind Noetic Spring to explore how prayer, fasting, the feasts, and the sacraments shape our daily lives. We also dive into how Orthodox Christians can navigate cultural challenges like Halloween, yoga, beauty standards, and modern media.

In this Orthodox Christian testimony, Romy Scates shares her journey from growing up in the Assemblies of God, to falling into New Age spirituality, to finally discovering the fullness of truth in the Orthodox Church. Her story is one of discernment, repentance, and finding the unchanging faith of the Early Church.

What happens to the soul after death? Can demons influence our thoughts? In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, Orthodox priest Fr. Paul Truebenbach shares the ancient Christian understanding of the afterlife, spiritual warfare, and how to prepare for eternity. We explore the 40 days after death, the Final Judgment, the difference between temptation and demonic oppression, and the hope we have in Christ.

What does the summit of Christian transformation look like? Is it perfection? Self-righteousness? Or is it the quiet surrender—when the passions have been mastered, the will has been merged with God’s, and love flows so freely from a person, they no longer have to preach it? Drawing from Scripture, "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" by Saint John Climacus, and "Thirty Steps to Heaven" by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou, discover what it truly means to be Christ-like Christian.