Episode 84 (Part 2 of 3) — Compassion Fatigue, the “S” Word, and When Shepherds Break | Pastor Lamar Ferrell

In Episode 84 (Part 2 of 3) of the Brotherhood Forged Podcast, Joe continues a deeply honest and raw conversation with Pastor Lamar Ferrell — pastor, chaplain, and author of Dirty “Big” Secret.

👉 Pastor Lamar’s book Dirty “Big” Secret can be found early at:

https://www.realcommunity4u.com/

This episode addresses the silent struggle many men face: compassion fatigue — the emotional and spiritual exhaustion that comes from giving endlessly without being refilled.

Pastor Lamar shares:

• What compassion fatigue really looks like

• How even Jesus felt power leave Him while healing others

• The danger of the “savior complex” in men and leaders

• The freedom found in the mysterious but powerful “S” word

• Why men resist asking for help

• When blessings turn into burdens

• Emergency sabbaticals, burnout, and emotional collapse

• Why “take as long as you need” can be life-saving

• The beauty and brutality of shepherding others

• The ministry of presence — why showing up matters more than words

This episode is especially relevant for pastors, first responders, chaplains, husbands, fathers, and any man carrying invisible weight while trying to lead well.

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