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 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.

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.

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.