The Salt Podcast

The Daily Wisdom Well 25% off Book: ⁠https://www.thedailywisdomwell.com/?r...⁠Enter Code at check out: SALTPODCAST Hallow App 3 Months Free: ⁠https://hallow.com/SALTPODCAST⁠Trafficked for a bag of crack. Addicted to cocaine. Lost in the darkness of OnlyFans and addiction — until Jesus stepped in.In this raw and redemptive conversation, Karina Graham opens up to George Iskander and Simon Thomas-Gilto about her journey through drugs, abuse, and the adult industry, and how an encounter with Christ completely transformed her life.This episode dives deep into:Life before faith and the desperate search for validationThe seductive trap of OnlyFans and the lies behind “easy money”Addiction, relapse, and demonic bondageThe supernatural encounter that brought her freedomHow God is now using Karina to reach others trapped in darkness⚠️ Viewer discretion is advised.This episode discusses topics such as addiction, sexual sin, and trauma — but it’s ultimately a story of healing, grace, and the unstoppable power of Jesus to redeem any life.✝️ “I'd rather be poor for Christ, than rich with Satan” — Karina Graham🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. ⁠   / @thesaltpodcastlive  ⁠Website: ⁠https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⁠⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67...⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...⁠PodBean: ⁠https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/⁠Follow 🔗 Linktree ⁠https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2...⁠🔗 Stay Connected With UsFacebook: ⁠  / thesaltpodcastlive  ⁠Instagram: ⁠  / thesaltpodcastlive  ⁠TikTok: ⁠  / thesaltpodcastlive  ⁠Twitter (X): ⁠https://x.com/saltpodcastlive⁠📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.comMonetization ID RCYMZYBTQWNZ9WRQLicence via shutterstock

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, we are joined by His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London, for a deep and raw discussion about faith, suffering, truth, love, leadership, and finding purpose in a broken world.From choosing a life of monasticism to becoming a global spiritual leader, Archbishop Angaelos shares wisdom from decades of prayer, service and ministry. We speak honestly about spiritual battles, loneliness, forgiveness, relationships, calling, and staying close to God in a world full of distraction and deception.This episode will challenge you spiritually and emotionally — and may just reignite your faith.🔥 Topics in this episode:Why faith still matters in today’s worldDoes God allow suffering — and why?How to stay spiritually strong under pressureMarriage, purity, temptation & emotional woundsThe rise of anxiety and identity confusionThe purpose of pain and spiritual growthTruth vs. love – how to balance bothHow to deal with betrayal, church hurt & rumoursThe discipline behind prayer and spiritual lifeWhat God is calling this generation to doHis personal message to young men and women today✝️ About Archbishop AngaelosArchbishop Angaelos is the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London and an international advocate for religious freedom, justice, human rights, and spiritual formation. Known for his pastoral heart and message of hope, he has been a spiritual father to thousands around the world.👀 Watch until the end — his closing message to the world is powerful.👇 If you want Part 2, comment “PART 2” below!🔗 Connect With UsSubscribe for more faith-filled conversations every week.✅ Mandatory Information🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y🔗 Stay Connected With Us:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastliveTwitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com#ArchbishopAngaelos #CopticOrthodox #ChristianPodcast #FaithTalk #Spirituality #JesusChrist #Christianity #Hope #Truth #Prayer #OrthodoxChurch #Testimony #GodIsGood #Motivation #thesaltpodcast Monetization ID RCYMZYBTQWNZ9WRQLicence via shutterstock

From chart-topping success to surrendering it all for her faith, Rima Yussef shares her remarkable story of conviction, sacrifice, and spiritual transformation.In this heartfelt interview, Rima opens up about: • Growing up in Lebanon and discovering her gift for music 🎵 • Breaking into the pop scene and the pressures that came with fame • The defining moment she chose Christ over the industry’s expectations ✝️ • The personal cost of standing for her faith — and the peace that followed • How her relationship with God now shapes her music, identity, and missionA powerful testimony that reminds us that no amount of fame or success can compare to the joy of walking with Christ.⸻🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬.https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⭐⭐⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y🔗 Stay Connected With UsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastliveTwitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com

The Daily Wisdom Well 25% off Book: https://www.thedailywisdomwell.com/?ref=SALTPODCASTEnter Code: SALTPODCAST Hallow App 3 Months Free: https://hallow.com/SALTPODCASTIn this gripping episode of The Salt Podcast, we sit down with Riaan Swiegelaar, former Satanist priest, who shares his powerful journey from darkness to light. Once deeply involved in the occult and spiritual deception, Riaan encountered Jesus Christ in a way that forever changed his life.We dive into: • His early life and what led him into Satanism • The deceptive allure of the occult and the hidden realities behind it • First-hand experiences with demonic spirits and false power • The miraculous encounter with Jesus that broke the chains of darkness • How he found true freedom, peace, and identity in Christ • His message to others trapped in spiritual confusion todayThis is one of the most raw and eye-opening testimonies you’ll ever hear—reminding us that no one is too far gone for the saving power of Christ.⸻🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y🔗 Stay Connected With Us.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastliveTwitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com

What happens when your father preaches Jesus so boldly that the Muslim Brotherhood plotted to kidnap his family? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Pastor Martin Sedra shares the reality of growing up in the Middle East, the clash between Christianity and Islam, and the supernatural protection that covered his family through it all.We dive into:The dangers of preaching Christ in the face of Islamic extremism.Why Pastor Martin says not all Muslims are violent, but all Islam is violent.His straight talk on marriage, family, and raising children in a culture at war with truth.The legacy of faith and courage he wants to leave behind.His unapologetic views on pride parades, family values, and why Christians must multiply.Why evangelism must start at home—and why prayer, Scripture, and boldness are non-negotiable.This is one of our boldest episodes yet—challenging, confronting, and filled with conviction. Pastor Martin doesn’t hold back on Islam, faith, marriage, or culture, calling Christians to rise up, live without compromise, and preserve the world for Christ.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y🔗 Stay Connected With Us.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastliveTwitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.comJesus Plushie: https://www.heavenlyheroes.com.au/

In this special crossover, George and Simon step out of the host chairs and into the guest seats on The Orthodox Spirit with LA-based podcaster Mike Mac. Mike digs into the heart of why The Salt Podcast was born—from George’s conviction to evangelize online, to the duo’s vision of sharing hope and meaningful conversations in a world flooded with empty content.Together they explore why people are turning back to God, the importance of authentic church community, and the mission behind their work. The episode also takes a powerful turn as Mike shares his own testimony: from overdosing on a jail floor to a radical encounter with God that transformed his life. Now restored, he preaches Christ and reaches thousands through his own podcast.This is a raw and faith-filled conversation about perseverance, calling, and the power of God’s grace to redeem the darkest of moments.🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y🔗 Stay Connected With Us.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastliveTwitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.comThe Orthodox Spirit Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TheOrthodoxSpirit⁩ 

What happens when a viral prankster with millions of followers has everything—but still feels broken inside?In this raw and gripping episode of The Salt Podcast, Jamie Zhu opens up like never before. From chasing fame, partying, and New Age spirituality to a terrifying year of demonic torment, suicidal thoughts, and complete spiritual darkness—Jamie walks us through the turning point that brought him to Christ.You’ll hear:What demonic possession felt likeHow breath work, crystals, and reiki opened the wrong doorsThe powerful moment he surrendered to JesusWhat healing, identity, and peace in Christ actually looks likeIf you've ever searched for purpose in the wrong places or questioned if you're too far gone—this one is for you. Jamie's story proves God still rescues, even from the darkest pits. 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/  ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/  Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastlive Twitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive   📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com  

In this gripping follow-up episode of The Salt Podcast, Fr. Bishoy El Antony returns to share powerful stories of witnessing an exorcism as a child, raising the dead, and a miraculous healing deep in Africa that nearly cost him his life, along with the heart behind his brand-new book A Monk Around the World: The Making of a Monk.What we cover:📖 About His New Book – Why Fr. Bishoy felt called to write A Monk Around the World and the incredible life lessons found within its pages.👹 Childhood Exorcism – The unforgettable experience of seeing a possessed person delivered at a young age and how it shaped his understanding of the spiritual world.⚰️ Raising the Dead – The astonishing story of a man declared dead for several minutes who came back to life and shared what he experienced on the other side.🌍 Life-Threatening Mission in Africa – How a miraculous healing of a paralyzed woman placed Fr. Bishoy’s life at risk in front of a remote tribe.✝️ Coptic Identity & Language – Why understanding the faith is more important than preserving tradition for tradition’s sake.🙏 Living in Daily Obedience – How glorifying God one day at a time brings peace, even in hardship.This episode is filled with raw testimony, spiritual insight, and faith-building stories that will leave you in awe of God’s power. ✨ Timestamps:00:00 - Intorduction02:10 - Signs from God and Divine Answers03:51 - Obedience and the Collapsing Building05:24 - Asking for Impossible Signs06:09 - Following God Instead of Personal Dreams07:06 - Satisfaction in God’s Will09:11 - Guided by Saint Anthony’s Light10:12 - Coptic Church in the Diaspora12:34 - Importance of Language in Faith15:36 - Singing in Coptic vs. Preaching in English17:57 - Facing Demons on the Mountain22:18 - Gifts of Exorcism in the Church26:34 - A Childhood Encounter With Possession32:29 - Supernatural Events in Canada37:26 - Paranormal Toys and Spiritual Protection43:20 - A Tribe and a Miraculous Healing50:10 - Mountains Moving Through Faith52:28 - God’s Care in the Small and Everyday55:33 - Writing a Book to Reflect God’s Glory57:27 - Baptized in a Monk’s Robe59:06 - Stories Written for the World01:02:30 - Sharing God’s Work Through Media01:07:05 - A Life Transformed After Death01:13:29 - Spiritual Light and Battles with Sin01:18:59 - Pain of Rejecting God01:21:02 - God’s Joyful Presence01:24:30 - Staying Humble and Close to God01:27:28 - What Leads to Holiness01:28:55 - Final Reflections from Father Bishoy 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/  ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/  Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastlive Twitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive   📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com  📲 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their faith.#TheSaltPodcast #FrBishoyElAntony #Exorcism #RaisingTheDead #MiraclesInAfrica #AMonkAroundTheWorld #CopticChurch #ChristianPodcast 

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, a prominent figure in the Assyrian Church of Christ, dives into a riveting discussion on pressing spiritual and cultural issues. He warns about the spiritual dangers of demonic toys like Labubu, explores the potential for global conflict, and questions the modern portrayal of Christ. The bishop shares miraculous stories of faith, including a heartwarming account of divine intercession. He also tackles controversial topics such as abortion, urging a deep moral reconsideration within the Christian community.

🎙️ 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.   🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive?sub_confirmation=1 Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/  ⭐⭐⭐Audio Podcast is currently on your favourite platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3f0Dz67f6AGtIJn6z7nJUi?si=8IWeEYUiR7-FpaJJQmlbCg&nd=1&dlsi=481c69cd800245c4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-salt-podcast/id1798334463PodBean: https://thesaltpodcastlive.podbean.com/  Follow 🔗 Linktree https://app.assistproviders.com.au/v2/preview/UsUR9msIUDwfaiU5M08Y 🔗 Stay Connected With Us. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSaltPodcastLive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesaltpodcastlive/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesaltpodcastlive Twitter (X): https://x.com/saltpodcastlive   📩 For business inquiries: George@thesaltpodcastlive.com  #TheSaltPodcast #OrthodoxChristian #FrLazarusYassa #CopticOrthodox #ChristianPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #Obedience #Priesthood #ChristianLeadership #FaithThroughSuffering #EgoAndHumility #ChristianQuotes #OrthodoxWisdom #ChurchLeaders #TheOrthodoxSpirit