The Salt Podcast

Christianity is making a comeback—but why are young people returning to faith and the ancient Church?

Archbishop Angaelos joins George Iskander and Simon Thomas for an honest conversation about Christianity’s “quiet revival,” the growing interest in Orthodox Christianity, faith and doubt, suffering, church hurt, artificial intelligence, pornography and raising Christian children in a fearful world.

Archbishop Angaelos also explains why God does not remove every doubt, how Christians should respond when church leaders make difficult decisions, and what he wants every atheist, parent and young person to know about Jesus Christ.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Episode preview
01:24 The Salt Podcast
01:49 Welcome Archbishop Angaelos
03:21 Why Christianity is making a comeback
06:55 Christianity during war and uncertainty
08:36 Why people are returning to ancient worship
11:46 Helping someone explore Christianity
16:28 Why doesn’t God remove every doubt?
19:23 Does everything happen for a reason?
25:19 What about people who never hear about Christ?
28:20 Why does God allow suffering?
34:20 Can faith be explained logically?
35:18 Quick-fire questions
37:55 Human choices and God’s plan
39:46 Will artificial intelligence take over?
41:38 The greater threat: AI or pornography?
42:24 Where should someone start reading the Bible?
44:10 Archbishop Angaelos’ advice to parents
45:27 What to do when the Church hurts you
46:31 Disagreeing with bishops and church leaders
48:25 Making unpopular decisions as a bishop
49:49 Speaking up properly and respectfully
50:46 Archbishop Angaelos’ final message about Jesus

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Salt Podcast, George Iskander and Simon Thomas sit down with His Grace Bishop Daniel, Bishop of Sydney and Affiliated Regions of the Coptic Orthodox Church, for an open conversation about faith, leadership, criticism, repentance and the future of Christianity.Bishop Daniel takes us back to his childhood in Sudan, his journey from civil engineer to monk at the Monastery of St Anthony, and the extraordinary circumstances that eventually led to his ordination as the first Bishop of Sydney.For the first time, His Grace also speaks openly about some of the most difficult years of his episcopacy — including criticism directed towards him, a six-year investigation that was ultimately closed, and why he made the decision to remain silent rather than publicly defend himself.“Rest assured, I love you.”That is his message to those who have criticised him.The conversation then goes deeper into some of the biggest spiritual struggles facing Christians today:Can bishops and church leaders make mistakes?How should Christians respond when they disagree with Church leadership?What should you do when you feel you have betrayed God?Can someone trapped in the same sin for years truly change?How do we fight pornography, lust and temptation in the modern world?How should Christians respond when Christianity is publicly mocked?What should Christians do in times of war and uncertainty?Why are people increasingly looking back towards ancient Christianity and Orthodoxy?Is salvation guaranteed, or can a Christian fall away?What does it truly mean to be the salt of the earth?Bishop Daniel also shares remarkable stories from his monastic life, his encounters with some of the great spiritual fathers of the Coptic Church, and the lessons he has learned through decades of ministry.His message throughout the episode is simple: have hope, repent without delay, resist sin, trust God and remain close to the Church.And for anyone who feels trapped by sin or believes they have gone too far to return to God, Bishop Daniel gives a powerful reminder:The door of repentance remains open.This is a conversation about the man behind the title of Bishop — his struggles, his faith, his critics, his mistakes, his love for the Church and ultimately his desire to hear the words:“Well done, good and faithful servant.”Welcome to The Salt Podcast with His Grace Bishop Daniel.Follow us:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesaltpodcastlive/Website: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/🔗 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 🤝 Our Partners & Sponsors🤝 If you’d like to support the podcast, you can grab our merch here: https://www.thesaltpodcastlive.com/storeYour support helps us continue producing and sharing these conversations. Thank you for being part of the community! Thanks to our supplier @clothesonsunday 🙏🤝 Sound Financial Advice Starts HereLooking to take control of your finances, pay down debt faster, and build real wealth? Book your FREE intro call with Trinity Advice today:👉 https://www.trinityadvice.com.au/🤝 Buying or Selling Property?Get real results with Aria Realty Co — a multi-award-winning boutique agency delivering honest appraisals, smart strategy, and strong negotiation.👉 https://www.ariarealtyco.com.au/⚖️ Employment Relations Made SimpleFrom unfair dismissal to workplace disputes and HR compliance — Clear-ER makes employment relations easier and stress-free.👉 https://www.clear-er.com.au/Monetization ID RCYMZYBTQWNZ9WRQLicence via shutterstock

Father Anthony Messeh has been going viral before social media even existed — and after a year of persistent follow-ups from George, he's finally here. |

In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, one of the most beloved Coptic Orthodox priests in the world sits down with George and Simon to tackle the questions that matter most: war and faith, ambition and surrender, the friendships that shape us, and what it actually takes to build a marriage that lasts.

Fr. Anthony doesn't hold back. Whether it's the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why gossip spreads and how one person can stop it, or his four characteristics of a marriage built to last — every answer is grounded, honest, and refreshingly real.

Chapters: 
4:50 War, Fear & Perspective — What Christians Should Actually Focus On
9:00 The Only Thing That Changes a Hateful Heart
13:15 "God Math": Why 5 + 2 Will Never Equal 5000
22:00 Are You Called to Be Wealthy? On Ambition, Faithfulness & Vocation
31:30 Be Yourself or Be Invisible — Fr. Anthony's Journey Into Priesthood
46:35 Why Leaders Never Hear the Truth (And What to Do About It)
51:30 The Company You Keep: David's Model for Mentors, Peers & Accountability
1:01:00 Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation — And When It's Okay to Cut Someone Off
1:11:00 Christian Dating: Stop Asking "How Far Can I Go?"
1:25:00 The 4 Characteristics Every Strong Marriage Needs
1:45:30 Raising Godly Kids in the Age of AI — Play Offence, Not Defence
1:50:30 Rapid Fire: The Salty Segment

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Bishop Mar Mari Emanuel returns to The Salt Podcast for a third time and he's delivering one of the deepest conversations on biblical prophecy, the Eucharist, baptism, and the kingdom of heaven you'll hear anywhere.

From whether the Iran-Israel war is prophesied in Scripture, to why baptism can never be repeated, to the hidden meaning of wheat and grapes in Holy Communion — the Bishop unpacks it all with breathtaking clarity. He also opens up about his four months of spiritual suffering after the stabbing attack, a supernatural encounter with Saint Charbel, and a personal story about Pope Cyril VI that will move you.

This conversation will stretch your faith and leave you in awe. 

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Jessica Murray - known online as Craft to Christ - was one of the biggest witches on the internet.

In this episode, Jessica shares her raw, unfiltered journey from witchcraft and the New Age to a life fully surrendered to Jesus Christ — and what she saw along the way that she can't unsee. From the real cost of casting spells, to a near-death haemorrhage that she says was a miracle, to breaking down how Christians are protected from curses, Jessica holds nothing back. She also unpacks demonic spirits like Leviathan and Jezebel, why the elite are deeper in Satanism than people think, and how to protect your kids from the growing witchcraft trend.

If you've been curious, hurt by the church, or sitting on the fence about Jesus — this one's for you.

Chapters:
0:00 - Trailer
1:41 - Jessica's Background: Witchcraft in the Family Line
4:37 - The Spell That Started It All (Age 13)
7:13 - A Prophetic Gift Nobody Explained
16:07 - The First Encounter With Jesus
20:13 - The Hidden Cost of Every Spell (Real Examples)
27:28 - Can Curses Land on Christians? (What She's Seen)
38:56 - The Woman Whose Tumours Disappeared After Prayer
46:15 - How to Know If You're Under Spiritual Attack
1:00:31 - How to Protect Your Kids From Witchcraft
1:08:16 - Satanism in the Elite: What Jessica Knows
1:19:56 - Church Hurt: How to Come Back Without Getting Burned Again
1:24:18 - Leviathan, Jezebel & Legion: The Demonic Spirits Explained
1:35:31 - Salty Segment: Rapid Fire Questions

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