Ever feel like giving up just when you've been praying the hardest?

In this episode, Eve sits down with Fr. John Ezratty for a deeply practical and hope-filled conversation on discouragement- something every Christian faces, especially in seasons of waiting. Together, they unpack how discouragement works, how it differs from spiritual desolation, and how the Lord invites us to persevere with trust. If you've ever felt like giving up in prayer or questioning whether God is moving, this episode will meet you right there.

In this episode, Eve and Fr. John discuss:

• The difference between discouragement and desolation
• How Satan uses discouragement to undermine petitionary prayer
• How discouragement shows up in seasons of waiting- and how to overcome it with hope and perseverance

Fr. John Ezratty is a priest in the Archdiocese of Denver. He serves at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary and is a popular speaker and retreat director.

Eve Doran serves FOCUS as the Spiritual Development Program Director. She and her husband, Stephen, reside in Texas.