Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
What are the spiritual dangers of shadow work? Isn't it just a therapeutic technique of healing your inner traumas? Or is is something darker, like embracing your inner demons?
In this episode of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series, I break down:
— What shadow work actually is and where it came from
— Why Carl Jung's framework is fundamentally incompatible with Orthodox Christian anthropology
— What Orthodox Fathers say about Jung's "pseudo-religion"
— The key difference between Jungian integration and Orthodox transfiguration
— The ancient Church practices that address the very same human need — and go infinitely further
The Orthodox Church doesn't offer shadow work. It offers something far greater: not integration, but resurrection.
🕊️ As always, please seek guidance from your own spiritual father on everything related to your spiritual life.
This is Part 13 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series. New here? Start from Part 1 and work your way through.
#ShadowWork #OrthodoxChristianity #CarlJung #OccultToOrthodoxy #NewAge #Theosis #InnerHealing #ShadowSelf #ChristianResponse
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-1:34 My background
1:34-3:17 What is shadow work?
3:17-5:58 The history of shadow work
5:58-7:24 My experience with shadow work
7:24-8:32 We are called to forget our past
8:32-10:18 Therapy requires discernment
10:18-14:10 Orthodox perspectives on Jungian psychology
14:10-16:07 The passions vs the shadow
16:07-16:45 Orthodox Icons Corona Ad
16:45-19:07 True Healing happens in the Church
19:07-19:58 Conclusion
What are the spiritual dangers of shadow work? Isn't it just a therapeutic technique of healing your inner traumas? Or is is something darker, like embracing your inner demons?
In this episode of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series, I break down:
— What shadow work actually is and where it came from
— Why Carl Jung's framework is fundamentally incompatible with Orthodox Christian anthropology
— What Orthodox Fathers say about Jung's "pseudo-religion"
— The key difference between Jungian integration and Orthodox transfiguration
— The ancient Church practices that address the very same human need — and go infinitely further
The Orthodox Church doesn't offer shadow work. It offers something far greater: not integration, but resurrection.
🕊️ As always, please seek guidance from your own spiritual father on everything related to your spiritual life.
This is Part 13 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series. New here? Start from Part 1 and work your way through.
#ShadowWork #OrthodoxChristianity #CarlJung #OccultToOrthodoxy #NewAge #Theosis #InnerHealing #ShadowSelf #ChristianResponse
📌 If this resonates, please:
✅ Subscribe for Part 14 of the Occult to Orthodoxy Series
✅ Share this with someone who’s spiritually searching
✅ Leave a comment with topics you want me to address
✅ Join my membership for specific inquiries and response videos
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🌐 Explore More:
ALL LINKS → beacons.ai/michaelanikolaenko
Website → michaelanikolaenko.com
🎙️ Listen to the Podcast:
podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raisedandredeemed
🎥 Subscribe on YouTube:
youtube.com/channel/UCn2x_6If3KUo5d9aA_7ALLw
📲 Follow Along on Socials:
Instagram → instagram.com/michaelanikolaenko
TikTok → tiktok.com/@michaelanikolaenko
Facebook → facebook.com/michaelanikolaenko
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⏳ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-1:34 My background
1:34-3:17 What is shadow work?
3:17-5:58 The history of shadow work
5:58-7:24 My experience with shadow work
7:24-8:32 We are called to forget our past
8:32-10:18 Therapy requires discernment
10:18-14:10 Orthodox perspectives on Jungian psychology
14:10-16:07 The passions vs the shadow
16:07-16:45 Orthodox Icons Corona Ad
16:45-19:07 True Healing happens in the Church
19:07-19:58 Conclusion
