Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
97. How to Battle the Passion of Lust | The Ladder of Divine Ascent
97. How to Battle the Passion of Lust | The Ladder of Divine Ascent
97. How to Battle the Passion of Lust | The Ladder of Divine Ascent
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Explore strategies to battle lust and embrace spiritual growth with Michaela Nikolaenko's heartfelt insights.
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Author:
Michaela Nikolaenko
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Religion & Spirituality
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Understand the difference between lust and holy desire.
- Recognise lust as a condition of the heart needing healing.
- Apply biblical strategies like prayer and fasting for overcoming lust.
- Learn from saints who overcame lust through repentance.
- Embrace chastity as spiritual control over sexual impulses.
"Lust is sexuality removed from God's presence; it seeks pleasure without relationship or true sacrificial love."
In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko takes a bold step into discussing lust and its impact on spiritual growth, drawing from Step 15 of "Thirty Steps to Heaven" by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou. Michaela shares her personal journey, having faced the demons of lust herself, offering listeners a raw look at how distorted desires can lead us astray from God's intended path for sexuality.
With biblical teachings as her compass, Michaela unpacks the difference between lust and holy desire, emphasising that lust is a condition of the heart that needs healing. You'll find practical advice on recognising the spiritual roots of lust and distinguishing it from God's design for sexuality. Michaela highlights strategies for overcoming these urges through prayer, fasting, and self-control. It's not just about condemning lust but learning to grow in chastity and spiritual control over sexual impulses.
The episode also features tales of saints like St. Mary of Egypt and St. Moses the Ethiopian, whose lives serve as examples of overcoming passion through repentance and grace-filled endurance. Michaela's story is both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope, reminding us that no one is beyond redemption. If you're battling temptation or seeking to deepen your faith, this episode offers tools and wisdom to guide you toward spiritual freedom.
It's a heartfelt exploration that challenges you to reflect on your own struggles with lust and consider the transformative power of divine love. Are you ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey?