Fasting is one of the most powerful and ancient practices of Orthodox Christianity. In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, ER physician Dr. Pete Patitsas joins me to explore how fasting heals not only the body, but the soul. Together, we unpack Orthodox fasting, the Athos diet, trauma healing, addiction, and why fasting is not about control or diet culture, but about restoration, freedom, and deeper dependence on God.

What does it mean to become a Saint in the modern world? In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Orthodox priest Fr. Photios Dumont shares why Orthodox Christians honor Saints, pray for their intercessions, and believe that God continues to work miracles in every generation.

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.