Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
101. What does it mean to be an excellent Christian? | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
101. What does it mean to be an excellent Christian? | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
101. What does it mean to be an excellent Christian? | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Explore the final steps to spiritual growth with Michaela Nikolaenko in 'Raised & Redeemed'. Discover faith, hope, love, and quiet surrender.
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Michaela Nikolaenko
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Religion & Spirituality
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Excellence in Christianity is about quiet surrender to God's will.
- Discernment involves understanding what is truly from God.
- Stillness is creating a life stripped of noise and filled with divine presence.
- Faith, hope, and love are the ultimate virtues defining a Christian life.
- Personal struggles can lead to spiritual growth and transformation.
True love isn't something you talk about, but what people feel from you.
What does it mean to be an excellent Christian? In this episode of 'Raised & Redeemed', Michaela Nikolaenko takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the final steps of 'Thirty Steps to Heaven', a guide inspired by 'The Ladder of Divine Ascent'. Michaela shares her own experiences, from overcoming child abuse trauma and substance abuse to embracing faith and spirituality.
With a focus on discernment, stillness, prayer, dispassion, and the holy trinity of faith, hope, and love, the episode challenges listeners to reflect on their spiritual growth. Michaela reminds us that excellence isn't about perfection or loud proclamations but rather quiet surrender and living a life rooted in God's presence. The episode discusses the importance of discernment, which involves understanding what is truly from God and recognising one's own faults.
Michaela uses relatable anecdotes to highlight how discernment can be a struggle for many, offering practical questions to aid in the process. The concept of stillness is explored as more than silence—it's about creating a life stripped of noise and filled with divine presence. Michaela shares insights on cultivating deep prayer and mastering passions, leading to dispassion where grace radiates instead of reactions. Faith, hope, and love are portrayed as the ultimate virtues that define a Christian life.
Michaela emphasises that these aren't mere feelings but fruits of the Spirit, matured through spiritual challenges. She shares a touching sentiment from her priest about love being something felt rather than spoken, encouraging listeners to cultivate this virtue. By weaving personal stories with broader spiritual insights, Michaela offers a compelling narrative that invites reflection and growth.
If you're seeking guidance on your spiritual journey or curious about what it means to live an excellent Christian life, this episode is worth your time. Michaela's heartfelt sharing and practical advice offer a path towards deeper understanding and connection with God.