The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
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Unshaken when my faith looks ridiculous at best [UNSHAKEN #7]
July 21, 2022 02:57 - 35 minutes - 29.8 MBIn Numbers 13 we find that twelve men were sent out to spy the Promised Land and come back with two perspectives of the situation. The majority acknowledge that the land is fruitful but it’s impossible to take because it’s occupied by powerful people, while they seem like grasshoppers in comparison (Num. 13:33). Two men however, Caleb and Joshua, believe the promise and power of God to bring them into the Promise Land, in spite of any difficulty. It turns out, all of them experienced exactly...
Unshaken faith when I’m not so sure about God’s plans [UNSHAKEN #6]
July 14, 2022 01:16 - 34 minutes - 28.7 MBHave you ever felt unsure about God’s plans in your life? Have you sensed a calling but don’t quite see how it’s going to happen? Or do you simply feel insecure because of past failures and stopped dreaming for God? Moses’ story will encourage you to overcome your painful places, believe in God’s ability to fulfill His purposes with you no matter your past, and trust God’s leading as you learn to know His presence. Don’t miss this podcast!
Unshaken faith when I’m stuck and can’t get out [UNSHAKEN #5]
July 07, 2022 01:38 - 40 minutes - 34.4 MBAre there any areas in your life right now where you feel stuck? In today’s episode in the Unshaken podcast series, we'll take a look at Joseph's story in Genesis 37 and 39 and learn the secret to his successful life with God in spite of being stuck in a series of unfortunate and undeserved events.
Unshaken faith when I’m paralyzed by fear [UNSHAKEN #4]
June 30, 2022 02:16 - 35 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat are you most afraid of in your life? In Genesis 32 we encounter Jacob facing his greatest fear – the fear of meeting his estranged brother Esau and suffer his wrath for having exploited him on two occasions. In the middle of this darkest of nights, Jacob comes to the realization that the only place to wrestle with his fears and find breakthrough is in prayer. And as he wrestles, he learns that his fear is overcome when he allows God to bring him to a place of brokenness and surrender....
Unshaken faith when it’s easier not to believe [UNSHAKEN #3]
June 23, 2022 02:42 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MBDo you have promises in your life that you now no longer believe? When God delays, do you come up with a plan to help Him accomplish His goals for your life? Have you stopped believing God will come through for you because you failed Him? Have you quit dreaming because you started listening to man instead of God? In today’s podcast in our Unshaken series, you will be reminded that we serve a God of miracles, of the impossible, a God who keeps His promises, and who sometimes delays not i...
Unshaken faith when I can’t see the way [UNSHAKEN #2]
June 16, 2022 02:50 - 37 minutes - 31.4 MBIn Genesis 12 we find God calling a man, Abram, to leave his country and family and follow Him instead to “the land that I will show you.” Without the complete roadmap for his future, Abram responds in faith and becomes an example of what it means to trust God with our lives, even when we can’t see the way. Please take a listen to this podcast episode in our Unshaken series. You will find the fuel to go on in your faith journey. (The Unshaken podcast series is about standing strong in fait...
Unshaken when I lose sight of all I have [UNSHAKEN #1]
June 09, 2022 00:58 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBWhen looking at the stories of men and women in the Bible I noticed that every one of them faced insurmountable trials and were prone to fear and discouragement. Yet somehow in the midst of their trials their faith rose. They grew strong no matter the circumstances. They learned to stand unshaken no matter what. That’s the kind of life I want, and I suspect it’s what you want too. In this podcast summer series, I invite you to listen to teachings on unshaken faith. I believe you’re going t...
Soul Sisters 8: A Biblical Perspective of Money
May 26, 2022 05:45 - 28 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever wondered why Jesus spoke more about money than about any other subject? I believe it was because he knew how dangerous and enslaving money can be and that ultimately, He cannot have our hearts if money is governing us. Thus, he gave clear warnings and practical instructions about how to steward our finances. This is what we intend to do in this episode – give practical and biblical advice about how to deal with money in a way that helps us to experience the freedom to serve G...
Soul Sisters 7: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
May 19, 2022 04:35 - 29 minutes - 25.1 MBI can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation with my sister Diana Sahakian, who is a Physical Therapist and Wellness Coach, about the importance of taking proper care of our physical bodies. Together we’ll address some questions that I believe will encourage you to see your body as a gift to steward for God’s glory, as well as for your spiritual health and joy. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as lead...
Soul Sisters 6: Cultivating Friendships
May 12, 2022 05:58 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this podcast I invite you to listen to a conversation with my sister Diana Sahakian about why friendships are worth more effort than we often give them, and what steps we might need to take to cultivate deeper friendships. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is ...
Soul Sisters #5: Marriage and Singleness
May 05, 2022 07:05 - 27 minutes - 23.8 MBIn today’s podcast we will look at the blessings and challenges of married and single life and consider how to honor God in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to us. This conversation will encourage you to embrace the life God has called you to and remind you that the ultimate longing to be fully known and loved is found in the relationship with Christ. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ...
Soul Sisters #4: Making Margin
April 28, 2022 03:02 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBWe are living in an age where business, efficiency, and accomplishments are celebrated. But ultimately our fast-pace lifestyle and expectations to keep up with everything will lead to negative results, including anxiety, lack of deep relationships, and burnout. In this podcast episode I invite you to listen to a conversation about why it is so important to establish margins in our lives, margins that serve to refresh us, reset us, renew us. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric ...
Soul Sisters #3: Rage Age
April 21, 2022 02:53 - 25 minutes - 21.8 MBWe can all agree, we are living in a rage age. Whether on the road, on social media, in political discourse, in the church or among friends, it seems we have lost the virtues of kindness, humility, and self-control, and replaced them with accepting, respecting, and even encouraging outbursts of emotion in the name of being “right.” But a quick search about what the Scripture says about anger will point out that anger is not the way of a Christ-follower, not even when clearly wronged. On to...
Soul Sisters #2: Practical Parenting in a Post-Truth World
April 14, 2022 02:11 - 29 minutes - 25.4 MB“The parenting role is the most humbling, the most challenging, and the most rewarding part of all the hats that I wear.” – Diana Sahakian In this podcast episode we will address several difficult topics and questions that parents are facing in today’s culture and Diana will share her perspective on parenting that focuses on the heart of the children. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Shepherding a child's heart – Tedd Tripp Praying through the Bible with your kids – Nancy Guthrie Parenting – Paul Dav...
Soul Sisters #1: Our Story
April 07, 2022 02:39 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this new season of The Hope Podcast called Soul Sisters, I’m inviting my sister Diana Sahakian to conversations about life, faith, culture, family, and everything in between, that will ignite your hope and stir you towards Christ-likeness. Today we’ll kick off the series with the story of Living With Power. Buckle up! You’re in for a ride! ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry...
Dear Lina: I feel disconnected from my church. Is it me or is it the state of the church?
March 31, 2022 03:13 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBMany people in the U.S. are struggling right now with feeling disconnected from the church. The reasons might be many. Maybe because of COVID, maybe because our way of life changed to a much more virtual reality, maybe because the state of affairs in the church has been troubled for some time, or maybe because we disengaged from the church. How shall we recognize the cause of our disconnection from the church and how can we find the remedy? Friend, I will frame today’s episode by asking t...
Dear Lina: Is The Bachelorette consistent with godly character or virtues?
March 24, 2022 02:22 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBOn today’s podcast I’ll be answer this question from one of our listeners: Dear Lina, lately I’ve noticed that Christian leaders have pointed to role models in The Bachelorette. I’m confused. Is The Bachelorette consistent with godly character or virtues?
How can I determine if a closed door is opposition or God’s call for me to persevere in faith?
March 17, 2022 02:47 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBHave you ever wondered what the closed doors in your life mean and what you are supposed to do when facing them? Thankfully the Scripture is full of examples of closed doors in the face of obedience, and I believe they can help us frame our understanding of how to view the closed doors in our lives.
Dear Lina: Why do I always feel like God is unhappy with me when bad things happen in my life?
March 10, 2022 03:55 - 19 minutes - 17 MBAll of us wonder at some point why difficult things happen when a loving God is in control or when His word promises so many blessings in this life, and it’s easy to question God’s favor or if He even cared when we go through sufferings. But to associate God’s favor only with the good things in our life is a form of prosperity gospel that must be rooted out of our thinking. Take a listen!
Dear Lina: What should I do when God seems silent?
March 03, 2022 04:31 - 19 minutes - 16.8 MBIf you’re wondering why God is silent, what to do in seasons of waiting, or how to recognize if God is speaking, you’ve come to the right place! This podcast will encourage you to take God up on His promise that He will answer when we call upon Him, but also to welcome seasons of silence as meaningful tools God uses for our growth.
Dear Lina: Is it ever OK to call someone out publicly as a heretic and false teacher?
February 24, 2022 03:29 - 22 minutes - 19.5 MBToday’s topic might be a sensitive one but a necessary call to pay attention to what kind of messages we expose ourselves to and discern if and when it’s our responsibility to speak up and how to do it God’s way.
Dear Lina: Should I leave my church if they are too politically involved, and I disagree with their politics?
February 17, 2022 03:46 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn today’s podcast I’ll address a politically oriented question in the hopes that it would shift our focus to the main message and mission of the church rather than political debate, and that it would prompt unity among believers rather than polarization.
Dear Lina: What does discipleship look like in today’s post Covid church culture?
February 10, 2022 03:43 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAs usual, in this podcast I invite you to think biblically about discipleship and challenge you to become a Christ follower who makes disciples no matter the context.
Dear Lina: What does self-defense look like for a Christian?
February 03, 2022 03:44 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn today’s #DearLina podcast series I’ll address another difficult topic that I believe will challenge us to assess if our values and behaviors are influenced by our cultural stance or the biblical model. The Bible has a lot to say about Christians living in societies where unjust treatment is to be expected and how to handle hostility in a way worthy of God’s kingdom and testimony.
Dear Lina: How can you as a Christian doctor support the Covid vaccine?
January 27, 2022 03:49 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MBWhile all of us might approach this subject with already formed opinions, I peaceably invite you to listen to this podcast where I answer this question from three perspectives that I believe will help and give clarity to anyone who is trying to do the right thing amidst the Covid vaccine controversy: From a medical and scientific perspective From a spiritual point of view related to signs of the end-times From a common-sense perspective in decision making
Dear Lina: How do I have political conversations at my workplace without getting emotionally vested and upset?
January 20, 2022 03:26 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBPolitics can put a powerful wedge between people and it’s troublesome to see how Christians engage in political discourse today with the same vitriol and contempt as the rest of the world. In this #DearLina episode I’ll give you three ideas to help frame how to have political discussions characterized by biblical values.
Dear Lina: How do I share my faith in the current cultural climate?
January 13, 2022 04:01 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWe’re living in a climate that is not very friendly to Jesus and Christianity. Our culture is verbal, angry, attacking, judging, and strongly opinionated, and it has become a challenge to know how to share the gospel with our neighbors. Take a listen to today’s podcast where I will address this relevant question from a listener.
Dear Lina, talk about new year, new goals
January 06, 2022 02:16 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this podcast Lina will answer a question from a listener that will help you at the start of a new year! Dear Lina, as the new year begins, I feel cynical about setting Bible reading goals because I always fail very quickly into the year. What are some ways I can grow spiritually in the coming year, and do they have to include a regular Bible reading plan?
Come Alive in your Joy [Advent Series]
December 23, 2021 02:04 - 33 minutes - 27.7 MBI know this Christmas season can be an extraordinarily busy time packed with last minute preparations and shopping but let me encourage you to take a moment and listen to a brief Christmas message based on Luke 2 that will remind us why we always have a reason to rejoice.
Come Alive In Your Peace [Advent Series]
December 16, 2021 03:45 - 39 minutes - 33.2 MBMany things could have stolen Mary’s and Joseph’s peace when entrusted with the birth of Jesus. Uncertainty, fear, misunderstanding, confusion, shame, were all emotions they must have felt. And yet, when we read their story, we find two people completely at peace in the midst of uncanny circumstances. What was it that allowed them to experience such peace and how can we too have this kind of peace no matter the circumstances?
Come Alive in Your Expectations [Advent series]
December 09, 2021 03:32 - 44 minutes - 37 MBMuch of the Christmas story is the story of longing, of waiting on God, of crying out to Him to come and fulfill His promises. But waiting can challenge our faith, question if we heard God clearly, and make us wonder whether our longings are too lofty and far-fetched. In today’s podcast come with me to Luke 1:5-24 and encounter a God who can bring life out of the most barren places. This is session one in a 3-week Advent series called Come Alive This Christmas. Take a listen. It’s time to c...
Four reasons why you should never quit
November 18, 2021 02:49 - 54 minutes - 100 MBIs there anything in your life right now that is so difficult that you're thinking about quitting? Friend, no matter what painful circumstances you might be facing, today I’m here to tell you “Don’t quit!” Listen to this sermon I recently gave at my church on Mark 5:21–43, about the story of the woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. As we look into this passage, we will discover four reasons why you should never quit.
Reclaiming the Way of Jesus in our Churches – Conversation with Jeff Lockyer [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
November 11, 2021 01:13 - 47 minutes - 40.3 MBOne of the factors that lead to deconstruction is the discrepancy we often see between what people profess to believe and what they actually practice. In today’s podcast I invite you to listen to a conversation with Jeff Lockyer, Lead Pastor of Southridge Community Church, about how to reclaim the way of Jesus in our personal lives and in the life of our local churches, so that people would run to Him instead of from Him. DON’T MISS this one!
Conversation with Ron Zappia [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
November 04, 2021 02:06 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MBAs we’ve been having conversations around deconstruction, church hurt, and disillusionment in the Christian walk, it became evident that deconstruction does not have to lead to a turning away from God, faith, or the church. God is still at work in all our stories, healing the wounded, restoring the broken, and rebuilding community. Today, tune in to hear some hopeful words from Ron Zappia, pastor of Highpoint Church, for the believer, the church, and for you who might have left or are consi...
Overcoming Church Hurt – A Conversation with Karl Clauson [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
October 28, 2021 02:21 - 44 minutes - 37.7 MBToday is a real treat for anyone who needs some hope in their journey of finding healing from woundedness by the hands of other Christians. Karl Clauson, pastor at 180 Chicago Church and Host at Karl & Crew Mornings, understands all about church pain as he himself went through a devastating experience with a church he was pastoring. The story of God's faithfulness, restoration, and continued provision will encourage you to lean on the Lord and believe Him to lead you into all His purposes fo...
How does church hurt affect the average church goer? – Conversation with Connie Koo [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
October 21, 2021 03:20 - 44 minutes - 36.8 MBIn today’s podcast you are going to meet one of my good old friends, Connie Koo. As a former member of a mega church that went through a public scandal, we reflect on her faith journey throughout her experience and how it affected her current relationship with the church.
Conversation with Carlos Rodríguez [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
October 14, 2021 00:01 - 40 minutes - 35.3 MBIn today’s Fractured Faith Book Launch series, we’re going to look at deconstruction from a different perspective. Questioning beliefs or practices that are popular but not necessarily biblical can lead to a deconstruction that, although painful, can bring about a faith that is grounded in what Jesus taught rather than Western Christianity and a faith that reflects His character more. Don't miss today's podcast with my friend Carlos Rodríguez, founder of The Happy NPO.
Conversation with Wendy Alsup [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
October 07, 2021 03:04 - 49 minutes - 44 MBToday’s conversation in our Fractured Faith Book Launch series is with my friend Wendy Alsup, author of Companions in Suffering and Practical Theology for Women. As the former Women’s Ministry Director at Mars Hill, Wendy has lived through church hurt and disillusionment with church leadership but has also come to the confidence that Scripture can be trusted, that God is a God of justice, and that we can reengage with a healthy community of believers.
Conversation with Wade Mullen [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
September 30, 2021 02:05 - 47 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this podcast conversation with Dr. Wade Mullen we’ll address some questions many of us have been asking lately about church and corrupt leadership: What are the signs of oppressive individuals and organizations? How do these systems end up enabling perpetrators while silencing victims? How do so many of us let it happen? How do we trust leadership again? What is the hope for becoming an increasingly safer and holier church?
Conversation with Karen Swallow Prior [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
September 23, 2021 02:53 - 42 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this conversation with professor, author, and speaker Karen Swallow Prior, you will hear us talk about: The top issues that lead to deconstruction and abandoning of faith Why Christians get carried away by personalities and don’t discern wrong behaviors or false teachings How to equip ourselves with objective biblical truth so that we differentiate between right and wrong when we see it Why and how we should confront wrong when it happens in a truthful way How to counterbalance the v...
Conversation with Julie Roys [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
September 16, 2021 02:06 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBToday I’m continuing our podcast series focused on Fractured Faith with a conversation with Julie Roys, a veteran investigative reporter and founder of The Roys Report. Toxic church leadership and unhealthy church systems often lead to hurt, disillusionment with the Christian life, deconstruction, and even a total abandonment of the Christian faith. What hope is there for the church in this era? What would it look like for us to confront sin and yet weep over it and reflect the graceful hea...
My Story – The Introduction to Fractured Faith [BOOK LAUNCH SERIES]
September 09, 2021 04:43 - 18 minutes - 16.2 MBToday I’m launching a new podcast series focused on my new book Fractured Faith and for the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing with you some encouraging conversations with people who might have experienced some form of deconstruction, faith crisis, or have gone through church hurt. To kick off this podcast series I will be reading to you today the introduction to the book, called My Story. This is a short episode that I believe will touch anyone and everyone.
Q&A session on Fractured Faith
September 02, 2021 02:42 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBToday is a unique, fun episode! Diana, my sister and our Director of Operations is interviewing me with a Q&A session about Fractured Faith. I believe you’ll enjoy and benefit from this talk as I will be sharing my heart behind my new book and answer questions I received from our followers.
Why I wrote Fractured Faith
August 26, 2021 00:25 - 41 minutes - 35.7 MBIn today’s podcast I will share the story behind my new book Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction (Moody Publishers, Releasing Sept. 7). This book is for everyone who has ever longed to know God in such a way that the choices of others no longer interrupt their worship. And if that’s already happened, you’ll see you’re not alone as you sort through and manage the pain.
Lies We Believe that Lead to Deconstruction
August 19, 2021 00:11 - 33 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this podcast I want to share with you three lies we believe that can lead to the deconstruction of our faith – the process that happens when a person asks questions that lead to the dismantling of their previous beliefs. Don’t miss this episode and please join our Facebook community where I teach regularly and interact with you LIVE.
Top 10 Podcasts: #5 Same-Sex Attraction – A Conversation with Sam Allberry
August 11, 2021 22:42 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBPastor Sam Allberry, who struggles with same-sex attraction, reminds believers that since the fall, all of us have grappled with disordered desires. Listen to this podcast conversation in our Top 10 Podcast series that will help us think more biblically, more carefully, and more pastorally on the topic of same-sex attraction.
Top 10 Podcasts: #4 Hope When a Loved One Struggles with Mental Illness
August 05, 2021 00:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn today’s episode of the Top 10 Podcasts series Patty Kujawa, mother of Jack Kujawa, former Marquette University High School student who took his life after battling depression, speaks out about the stigma of mental illness, parental self-doubt and rebuilding her relationship with God. This conversation is a difficult and painful one, but I believe it's going to help those of you who are close to someone who struggles with depression or mental illness.
Top 10 Podcasts: #3 Five lessons I’ve learned as a woman in ministry
July 28, 2021 23:19 - 52 minutes - 55.2 MBWe're continuing our Top 10 Podcasts series today with a message on leadership. This episode is a sermon I gave not long ago to women leaders that highlights some of the lessons I’ve learned as a woman in ministry.
Top 10 Podcasts: #2 Hope for Prodigals
July 21, 2021 22:39 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB“When loving a prodigal in your midst, err on the side of grace.” Today on our Top Ten Podcasts series you will hear from Judy Douglass, author, speaker, and the founder and host of Prayer for Prodigals. She shares a tough but redemptive story about loving a prodigal child, which not only helped her grow closer to Jesus, but also inaugurated an international ministry.
Top 10 Podcasts: #1 Conversation with Rosaria Butterfield on Hospitality, Church, Challenges
July 14, 2021 20:40 - 52 minutes - 45.3 MBOver the summer we will repost our most listened to podcasts as we believe they will offer encouragement, biblical perspective, and hope for any believer in this post-Christian world. Expect to hear conversations with various guests and teachings from Lina that will nourish your soul and deepen your faith. Today, listen to a recent conversation with my friend Rosaria Butterfield on Hospitality, Church, Challenges in the COVID era.