Michaela Nikolaenko
Michaela Nikolaenko
99. Growing in Alertness to the Holy Spirit | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
99. Growing in Alertness to the Holy Spirit | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
99. Growing in Alertness to the Holy Spirit | The Ladder of Divine Ascent | Thirty Steps to Heaven
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Explore spiritual alertness with Michaela Nikolaenko as she guides you through overcoming numbness and hypocrisy in faith.
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Michaela Nikolaenko
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Religion & Spirituality
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Recognise spiritual insensitivity and its dangers.
- Use sleep wisely to avoid escaping spiritual reality.
- Cultivate true spiritual alertness and sobriety.
- Embrace silence and nature to feel God's presence.
- Reflect on personal faith experiences for growth.
"Every sinner is a mirror of another."
In this episode of Raised & Redeemed, Michaela Nikolaenko takes listeners on a spiritual journey through steps 18 to 20 of the Ladder of Divine Ascent. Michaela, who has overcome her own trials with substance abuse and trauma, shares insights on growing in alertness to the Holy Spirit. The episode dives into spiritual insensitivity, exploring how it can lead to hypocrisy and numbness in faith.
Drawing from Father Vasilios Papa Vasilio's book, Michaela discusses the dangers of sleep as an escape from spiritual reality and how cultivating true spiritual alertness can transform one's faith journey. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Michaela offers practical advice on how to defrost from spiritual numbness and feel God's presence again. You'll hear about embracing silence, prayerfully reading scripture, and finding God in nature.
Michaela's engaging style makes complex spiritual concepts accessible, while her personal experiences add depth and authenticity to the discussion. If you're seeking ways to deepen your connection with God and overcome spiritual complacency, this episode is a must-listen. It challenges you to reflect on your spiritual life and encourages you to embrace genuine devotion and alertness in your faith journey.