EP 9 | Fr. Lazarus Yassa: LA Riots, Dealing with Despair, Loving God & Finding Christ in Pain

🎙️ In this vulnerable and deeply honest episode of The Salt Podcast, Fr. Lazarus Yassa shares what most won’t: the cost of obedience, the spiritual danger of praise, and why true priesthood is often a quiet crucifixion ✝️. We dive into the internal battles of leadership 🧠, the loneliness that comes with spiritual responsibility 🕊️, and the mystery of how God uses pain to purify the soul 🔥. Fr. Lazarus doesn’t offer cliché answers—but raw wisdom forged through fire. Whether you’re in ministry, seeking purpose, or wrestling with God’s silence 🤲—this episode will speak straight to your soul 💔❤️‍🔥. 👉 Topics We Cover: 🔥 The LA riots and where God was in the chaos 🌑 When obedience feels like walking in the dark ⚠️ Why early praise can destroy future priests 💭 The ego, pride, and the hidden struggle of leadership 🙏 Finding God in suffering, silence, and surrender 🥣 Serving the homeless and the forgotten 🧎‍♂️ A message to the young, the wounded, and the called   🎧 Also follow MIKE MAC on The Orthodox Spirit Podcast for more powerful reflections.   #TheSaltPodcast #OrthodoxChristian #FrLazarusYassa #CopticOrthodox #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #Obedience #Priesthood #ChristianLeadership #FaithThroughSuffering #EgoAndHumility #ChristianQuotes #OrthodoxWisdom #ChurchLeaders #TheOrthodoxSpirit