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Raised and Redeemed

Michaela Nikolaenko

Booking Overview

An interview-led Orthodox Christian spirituality show focused on holiness, spiritual discipline, trauma, addiction, occult recovery, mental health, and discernment, with recurring external guests including Orthodox clergy, health professionals, counselors, and people with transformational conversion stories. Credible pitches include Orthodox priests and theologians, Christian therapists, trauma and addiction specialists, functional-health professionals, and carefully vetted former occult practitioners with relevant lived experience; booking difficulty is medium because the show values specialized religious and experiential authority more than broad celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 140

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 22.4k subscribers

Instagram: 24.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

michaela@raisedandredeemed.com

michaelanikolaenko@gmail.com

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Host

Michaela Nikolaenko - Orthodox Christian podcast host and speaker who shares her personal journey of recovery from abuse trauma, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, and occult involvement while exploring spiritual...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Orthodox clergy or theologians, licensed or experienced mental-health and health professionals, published authors, and guests with credible firsthand experience of occult involvement, addiction, trauma, or conversion to Orthodox Christianity.
Required Achievements:  
Pastoral or counseling experience, Advanced health or psychology credentials, Published books or established educational work, Public ministry or subject-matter expertise, A compelling and credible personal transformation story

Recent Guest Discussions

Michael Christian Kuhn - Alternative Medicine, Natural Remedies, Fasting, Prayer, Yoga, Meditation, Herbology, Acupuncture, Psychedelics, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, And Spiritual Discernment Within Orthodox Christianity.

Timothy Pavlatos - Therapy, Trauma, Somatic Practices, Mental Health Diagnoses, Addiction, Carl Jung, Spiritual Warfare, And Healing Through The Orthodox Church.

Erika MacDougall - Satanism, Occult Recovery, New Age Beliefs, Spiritual Deception, Demonic Influence, Sexuality, Motherhood, Iconography, And Conversion To Orthodoxy.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Spiritual Warfare, Trauma Healing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Raised and Redeemed
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141. Finding God in Loss, Loneliness, and Relationship Conflict | An Orthodox Perspective with Kara Mosher

October 14, 2026

Why do friendships end after you come to Christ? How do you handle deep loneliness, heartbreak, and relationships that change after conversion? In this episode, we dive into finding God in seasons of isolation, navigating friendship breakups, and learning to pray through conflict...even for your enemies.In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed podcast, Michaela Nikolaenko sits down with Kara Mosher to talk about Christian friendship, friendship breakups, Orthodox Christianity, dating, mar...

140. Touring St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church | Saints, Spiritual Warfare & the Ancient Faith

October 07, 2026

Come inside St. Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Naples, Florida with me for a special tour of an Orthodox Christian church!In this video, Theophan—a dedicated parishioner of St. Paul—takes us through the church and explains the history, icons, saints, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind what we see.But this isn't just a church tour.As we walk through St. Paul, we talk about what the chandelier represents, why the saints are considered our family, why Christ is depicted in the fles...

139. From Mormonism to Orthodoxy: Why She Left the LDS Church & Came to Christ and His Church with Sunny America

September 30, 2026

What happens when someone raised Mormon begins questioning everything they were taught about God, salvation, the Church, and Jesus Christ?In this episode of the Raised & Redeemed Podcast, I sit down with Sunny to hear her story of growing up Mormon, leaving the LDS Church, walking through a season of rebellion, returning to the Lord, and ultimately discovering Orthodox Christianity.Sunny shares what it was really like growing up in Mormonism, including the differences between LDS and FLDS...

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Frequently asked questions

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Raised and Redeemed
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How do I get in touch with Raised and Redeemed?

Raised and Redeemed is hosted by Michaela Nikolaenko. Its publicly listed emails are michaela@raisedandredeemed.com and michaelanikolaenko@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Raised and Redeemed?

The publicly listed emails for Raised and Redeemed: michaela@raisedandredeemed.com and michaelanikolaenko@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Raised and Redeemed have?

Podseeker estimates Raised and Redeemed reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Raised and Redeemed?

Raised and Redeemed typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Orthodox clergy or theologians, licensed or experienced mental-health and health professionals, published authors, and guests with credible firsthand experience of occult involvement, addiction, trauma, or conversion to Orthodox Christianity. Common among recent guests: Pastoral or counseling experience; Advanced health or psychology credentials; Published books or established educational work. Recent guests include Michael Christian Kuhn, Timothy Pavlatos, and Erika MacDougall.

How hard is it to get booked on Raised and Redeemed?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Raised and Redeemed cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Orthodox Christianity, Spiritual Warfare, and Trauma Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

michaela@raisedandredeemed.com

michaelanikolaenko@gmail.com

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