98. Overcoming the Love of Money & the Fear That Fuels It | Thirty Steps to Heaven

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Raised & Redeemed

Michaela Nikolaenko

108 episodes

5 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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98. Overcoming the Love of Money & the Fear That Fuels It | Thirty Steps to Heaven | The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Raised & Redeemed

18 minutes 3 seconds

4 months ago

98. Overcoming the Love of Money & the Fear That Fuels It | Thirty Steps to Heaven | The Ladder of Divine Ascent

Today we discuss overcoming the love of money and the fear that fuels it by deep diving into Steps 16-17 & 21 from "Thirty Steps to Heaven" and "The Ladder of Divine Ascent" - exploring how to overcome avarice (greed) through voluntary poverty and conquering the fear that drives our attachment to money.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

✅ The spiritual roots of greed and money anxiety

✅ How fear of lack keeps us trapped in endless striving

✅ The difference between holy fear vs unholy fear

✅ Practical steps to develop voluntary poverty as a virtue

✅ Biblical principles for breaking free from materialism

✅ How to find your identity in Christ, not possessions

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📚 Books Referenced (Affiliate Links):

📖 The Ladder of Divine Ascent by St. John Climacushttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XMYTZ5R/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_DX1KQSTFH0NBD69EKGWJ?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

📖 Thirty Steps to Heaven by Fr. Vassilios Papavassiliouhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1936270897/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_FW05ZVMT36V1Q4WT5JVH?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

📖 Orthodox Study Biblehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0718003594/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_83T623KVX235AS8T6KZ2?linkCode=ml1&tag=michaelare072-20

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🎧 Start from the beginning: https://youtu.be/XGT8kg7CzX8?si=VJXwfufOgURUAXOw

📖 Find the show notes here 👉 www.michaelanikolaenko.com/podcast

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

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🕒 Timestamps:

00:00-1:14 Intro

1:14-2:54 What is Avarice

2:54-5:30 Delusions About Money

5:30-7:43 How Fear Led Me to Greed

7:43-9:31 Holy vs Unholy Fear

9:31-14:33 Poverty & Generosity

14:33-16:52 Practical Application

16:52-17:23 Prayer for Greed

17:23-18:03 Closing