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“A Christian podcast unafraid of journeying to the dark side and back.”

From chill-provoking redemption stories to practical steps on how to live a renewed life in Christ, Raised & Redeemed is for anyone seeking healing, truth, and an assuring reminder that they’re not alone.

From the Occult to Orthodox Christianity | Kara Mosher Exposes Psychedelic Deception | Ep. 107

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.

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A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Divine Liturgy | Beginner’s Guide to Orthodox Christianity | Ep. 106

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.

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Responding to YOUR Comments about Halloween | Why we DO participate | Ep. 105

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.

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What does it mean to live liturgically as an Orthodox Christian? | Ep. 104

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.

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From Charismatic Christian to Orthodox Christian TESTIMONY | EP. 103

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.

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What Happens When We Die? Orthodox Priest on the Afterlife & Spiritual Warfare

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.

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Psalms 107:2-3