The Salt Podcast EP 9 | Fr. Lazarus Yassa: LA Riots, Dealing with Despair, Loving God & Finding Christ in Pain
๐๏ธ In this vulnerable and deeply honest episode of The Salt Podcast, Fr. Lazarus Yassa shares what most wonโt: the cost of obedience, the spiritual danger of praise, and why true priesthood is often a quiet crucifixion โ๏ธ. We dive into the internal battles of leadership ๐ง , the loneliness that comes with spiritual responsibility ๐๏ธ, and the mystery of how God uses pain to purify the soul ๐ฅ. Fr. Lazarus doesnโt offer clichรฉ answersโbut raw wisdom forged through fire. Whether youโre in ministry, seeking purpose, or wrestling with Godโs silence ๐คฒโthis episode will speak straight to your soul ๐โค๏ธโ๐ฅ.
๐ Topics We Cover:
๐ฅ The LA riots and where God was in the chaos
๐ When obedience feels like walking in the dark
โ ๏ธ Why early praise can destroy future priests
๐ญ The ego, pride, and the hidden struggle of leadership ๐ Finding God in suffering, silence, and surrender
๐ฅฃ Serving the homeless and the forgotten
๐งโโ๏ธ A message to the young, the wounded, and the called
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