Raised & Redeemed – Details, episodes & analysis

Today, Kara Mosher shares her journey from the occult to Orthodox Christianity and exposes psychedelic deception. Before encountering Christ, psychedelics were her god, yet never healed her or brought her peace. While she thought they were leading her to truth in the spirit realm, they were only leading her further into darkness and occult training.

In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed podcast, host Michaela Nikolaenko talks with Kara Mosher, author of Here Comes Trouble and host of the Let’s Be Friends Podcast, about her journey from psychedelic “enlightenment," mental illness, and demonic oppression to finding the true Light in Orthodox Christianity.

#orthodoxchristian #testimony #psychedelics #theoccult

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📖 Book: Here Comes Trouble https://www.karamosher.com/author/here-comes-trouble

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00–01:02 Intro

01:02–12:43 Psychedelic Phronema

12:43–22:55 A Pharmaceutical Slumber

22:55–29:54 Demonic Visitations

29:54–40:54 The Portal of Eyegazing

40:54–43:01 Fear No Evil – Halloween

41:44–50:46 Jesus Interrupted Psychic Channeling

50:46–54:59 Akashic Records

54:59–55:53 My Baby Joins!!

55:53–1:05:08 Coming to Orthodoxy

1:05:08–1:06:43 Closing

Looking for a breakdown of Divine Liturgy? An explanation of each step of the process you see happing in an Orthodox Christian Church? Well, here's your beginner's guide to Divine Liturgy!

Today we're walking through Saint Mark Greek Orthodox Church with attorney and cradle Orthodox Christian, Frank Bilotto, as he explains step by step of Divine Liturgy. Whether you’re new to Orthodoxy, exploring the faith, or wanting to understand the beauty and symbolism behind every movement, prayer, and procession, this is your guide to the Divine Liturgy from start to finish.

🎧 Watch this before your next Divine Liturgy to experience it with fresh eyes and a deeper appreciation for the ancient, sacred, and mystical worship of the Orthodox Church.

# OrthodoxChristianity #DivineLiturgy #OrthodoxFaith

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00–05:04 Frank’s background

05:04–11:26 History of Divine Liturgy

11:26–14:04 What we do in the narthex

14:04–16:43 Why we venerate icons

16:43–17:39 Matins/Orthros

17:39–18:38 Icons continued

18:38–21:05 Why and how we cross ourselves

21:05–22:58 Structure of the Church

22:58–25:24 The Book of Revelation reflects Divine Liturgy

26:24–29:55 Beginning of Divine Liturgy

29:55–31:54 Small Entrance / Presentation of the Gospel

32:03–33:18 The Iconostas

33:18–36:30 Epistle, Gospel Reading & sermon

36:30–41:24 Grand Entrance & The Liturgy of the Faithful

41:24–43:42 The Altar & the Theotokos

43:42–46:57 The Creed

46:57–49:45 Changing the bread and wine into the Body and Blood

49:45–54:20 The Lord’s Prayer

54:20–56:19 Receiving Communion

56:19–59:53 Dismissal and Blessed Bread

In this powerful episode of Raised & Redeemed, we dive into Step 15 of "Thirty Steps to Heaven" by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou to explore how to battle the passion of lust and walk in true spiritual freedom.

You'll learn how to recognize the spiritual roots of lust, distinguish it from God’s holy design for sexuality, and apply biblical strategies for healing and growth. Whether you’re battling temptation, guiding others, or seeking to deepen your faith, this episode offers both practical tools and spiritual wisdom.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

- The difference between lust and holy desire

- How lust connects to pride, gluttony, and despair

- The role of prayer, fasting, and spiritual discipline

- Saints who overcame sexual temptation and addiction

- How to redirect lust into a life of holiness and purpose

✝️ Key Topics Covered:

- Understanding lust as a form of spiritual warfare

- How to overcome in moments of weakness

- Steps to break the cycle of sin, shame, and despair

- Embracing chastity as a path to peace and power

- A personal testimony of healing from sexual addiction

🎧 Perfect for:

- Christians battling pornography or sexual sin

- Pastors, youth leaders, and mentors

- Anyone seeking purity, healing, and transformation

➡️ Subscribe for more episodes on overcoming spiritual struggles and growing in holiness.

#ChristianLiving #SpiritualWarfare #OvercomingLust #ChastityTips

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📚 Books Referenced (Affiliate Links):

📖 The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacushttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XMYTZ5R/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_DX1KQSTFH0NBD69EKGWJ?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

📖 Thirty Steps to Heaven by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliouhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1936270897/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FW05ZVMT36V1Q4WT5JVH?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

📖 Orthodox Study Biblehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0718003594/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_83T623KVX235AS8T6KZ2?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

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🎧 Start from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGT8kg7CzX8

📖 Find the show notes here 👉

🔔 Subscribe and join me each week as we climb this ladder together—step by step, passion by passion, virtue by virtue.

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🕒 Timestamps:

00:00-1:15 Intro

1:15-3:01 Godly Sexuality vs. Lust

3:01-5:45 Sexual Sins Born from Lust

5:45-7:42 Lust & Spiritual Passions

7:42-9:56 Personal Testimony

9:56-11:29 Scripture on Lust

11:29-16:14 How to Grow in Chastity

16:14-22:14 Practical Steps for Chastity

22:14-24:35 Saints Who Overcame Lust

24:35-25:06 Prayer for Lust

25:06-25:30 What's Next

How're churches in America responding to the overturning of Roe V. Wade? Take a look at how Pastors Todd and Julie Mullins are guiding the church through these politically intense times. #roevwade #abortion #church

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This week Ashley Emig, @ashleys.testimony and I dive deep into our experiences coming out of the New Age. She tells her story of how she grew up craving connection that was never able to be filled with family, food, or any New Age practice. Jesus left the 99 to meet her where she was at and never judged her for any of the deceptions she found herself under. Listen to the full story on Podcast or YouTube!

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Lauren B, @bringingbeautyforashes, invited me onto her IG Live to hear about my testimony, how I met my husband, and advice I would have for single Christian women.

My best piece of advice in summary: Get to know Jesus first!

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It’s true! We met on Instagram and got married two months later! 🤪🥰  In this video we share the story - and P.S. It’s our first video together too! 😁

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Not everyone who preaches love and light is actually leading you to that! If the teachers you’re following aren’t directing all hope back to Jesus, you may want to take a second look at who the real source is behind their teaching.    In this video I explain how Satan tried to destroy my life through the influence of false teachers and how to spot them so he doesn't do the same to you! 

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How to fight the devil - and actually win!? That's what we're discussing today #howtofightthedevil and #spiritualwarfare. It's more simple than you might think! #KnowYourBible ♥ u -Michaela

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Today I’m back with a video on Analysis Paralysis - relating it to the spiritual world and helping you identify Satan’s distractions so you’re sure to not miss out on any of the promises God has for you! ♥ u -Michaela

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