93. The First 7 Steps to Spiritual Freedom | Thirty Steps to Heaven

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Raised & Redeemed

Michaela Nikolaenko

108 episodes

2 days ago

I’m Michaela—a wife, mom, and Jesus follower who was radically saved from child abuse trauma, substance abuse, New Age deception, sex work, and ungodly relationships. Now, I share what it means to live a raised and redeemed life after a life of sin. This podcast is for those who’ve been to the dark side and back—and are ready to grow in holiness, confront the battle within, and pursue sanctification through spiritual discipline. Rooted in Orthodox Christianity, this is real talk for the soul that longs for God. Reach me and find out more at www.michaelanikolaenko.com

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93. The First 7 Steps to Spiritual Freedom | Thirty Steps to Heaven | The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Raised & Redeemed

17 minutes 8 seconds

5 months ago

93. The First 7 Steps to Spiritual Freedom | Thirty Steps to Heaven | The Ladder of Divine Ascent

What does it take to begin the journey to true spiritual freedom?

In this episode of The Raised & Redeemed Podcast, we begin our ascent up the Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus, guided by Thirty Steps to Heaven by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou.

🪜 Today, we cover Steps 1–7, which lay the spiritual foundation for inner transformation:

🕊 Renunciation

🕊 Detachment

🕊 Exile

🕊 Obedience

🕊 Repentance

🕊 Remembrance of Death

🕊 Holy Mourning

These ancient steps help us break free from the sins and passions that keep us bound, preparing our hearts to receive the virtues of Christ and walk in freedom.

💬 Whether you’re new to the faith or deep into your spiritual journey, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take your next step toward heaven.

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🔥 Key Topics Covered:

"How to detach from worldly attachments"

"Why remembrance of death brings life"

"What holy mourning means and how it purifies the soul"

"The connection between repentance and transformation"

"Preparing the heart to grow in virtue"

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📚 Books Referenced:

The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacus

Thirty Steps to Heaven by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliou

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

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

📖 Find the show notes here 👉 https://www.michaelanikolaenko.com/podcast/first-7-steps-to-spiritual-freedom-podcast

✨ Don’t forget to visit www.michaelanikolaenko.com and sign up for the newsletter to stay connected and get updates on my book journey!

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🕒 Timestamps:

00:00-1:33 Intro

1:33-4:10 Step 1: Renunciation

4:10-6:04 Step 2: Detachment

6:04-7:02 Step 3: Exile

7:02-8:20 Step 4: Obedience

8:20-11:20 Step 5: Repentance

11:20-13:03 Step 6: Remembrance of Death

13:03-14:07 Step 7: Mourning

14:07-16:16 Practical Application

16:16-17:09 Closing