Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
100. Practical Steps to Overcome Pride with Humility | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
100. Practical Steps to Overcome Pride with Humility | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
100. Practical Steps to Overcome Pride with Humility | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
Wednesday 16th July 2025
Explore practical steps to combat pride and vainglory with humility in this enlightening episode of Raised & Redeemed.
19 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Michaela Nikolaenko
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
100 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Finding Humility: Overcoming Pride's Grip
Episode Overview
- Differentiate between vainglory and pride.
- Understand how validation-seeking harms spiritual life.
- Learn practical steps to develop genuine humility.
- Explore the dangers of 'fake saints'.
- Discover how humility can transform negative passions.
"God doesn't call the qualified; He qualifies the called."
In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko tackles the tricky subjects of pride and vainglory. Drawing from 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent', she guides you through the spiritual minefield that these passions can create, offering practical advice to cultivate humility and meekness. Michaela's journey from child abuse trauma and substance abuse to a life devoted to spiritual growth is both moving and relatable.
Her insights into how pride can mask itself as virtue and vainglory can lead us astray are eye-opening. Michaela discusses how these issues affect not only those outside the faith but believers as well, challenging the notion that spiritual pride is harmless. Throughout the episode, Michaela shares anecdotes from her own life, illustrating how pride led her down a path of rebellion before finding redemption.
She encourages you to reflect on your own struggles with pride, urging honesty and transparency as antidotes to these destructive passions. Michaela's conversational style makes complex spiritual concepts accessible, as she explains how humility isn't about low self-esteem but about recognising God's greatness and our dependence on Him. With a touch of humour, Michaela talks about living with her in-laws and the everyday challenges that come with it.
Her personal stories add depth to her teachings, making them both relatable and engaging. By focusing on meekness and humility, she provides a roadmap for transforming pride into virtues that bring us closer to God. Whether you're wrestling with the need for validation or struggling to let go of pride, this episode offers practical steps to help you find peace and spiritual growth.
Michaela's sincere approach invites you to explore these ideas further, making this episode a must-listen for anyone seeking to overcome these passions.