Journey of Hope

In this special Fourth of July episode of the Journey of Hope Podcast, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Tom Atema, for a thoughtful conversation about the meaning of freedom and the responsibility that comes with it as followers of Jesus Christ. As Americans celebrate Independence Day and 250 years of the nation's history, Tom reflects on...

In this special Father's Day episode of the Journey of Hope Podcast, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon President Camille Melki for an encouraging conversation about the challenges fathers face in today's rapidly changing world and the hope that can only be found in Christ. From war and economic uncertainty to cultural pressures and the growing influence of technology, fathers...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with May-Lee Melki Constantine to discuss Heart for Lebanon’s Vision 20 campaign, the ministry’s 20th anniversary initiative, and how God is using this season of conflict and uncertainty to open new doors for Gospel-centered ministry across Lebanon. The conversation begins with an overview of Vision 20, a campaign designed to cele...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine shares a recent prayer gathering with Heart for Lebanon’s ministry partners, offering a sobering update on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the ministry’s response amid continued war, displacement, and uncertainty. The episode begins with an overview of the current situation in Lebanon, including the fragile ceasefire, the ongoing violen...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s newest team member, John Frick, Senior Director of Development, for a thoughtful conversation on stewardship through the lens of Scripture and mission. What begins as a discussion about giving quickly expands into a deeper exploration of what it truly means to live as stewards of everything God has entrust...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s founder and CEO, Camille Melki, for an inspiring and insightful conversation on the ministry’s Mission and Leadership program—an initiative focused on raising up grassroots leaders to make disciples in their own communities. What began as a natural outgrowth of Heart for Lebanon’s ministry has become a pow...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s founder and CEO, Camille Melki, for a sobering and urgent conversation on the current war unfolding in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. As conflict escalates, Camille provides a firsthand update on the devastating reality on the ground. Since early March, tens of thousands of airstrikes have struck Leban...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine concludes the mini-series with a powerful and thought-provoking conversation titled, “Do We Believe in the Same God?” Joined by Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric, the discussion explores one of the most important and often misunderstood questions between Christianity and Islam. Drawing from his personal journey—from growing up as a radical Sunni Musli...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine continues the mini-series with a meaningful conversation titled “Why Be Missional?” Joined by Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric, the discussion explores how every follower of Christ is called to live missionally bringing discipleship, love, and transformation into their communities wherever God places them. Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric draws from his own jo...

In this episode of  Journey of Hope , host Elio Constantine continues the mini-series with Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric in a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on  “Understanding Political Islam and the Fear Narrative.”  Together, they unpack one of the most complex and often misunderstood topics shaping global conversations today. Drawing from his personal journey—from being raised as a radica...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine continues the mini-series with a meaningful conversation titled “Your Muslim Neighbor.” Joined by Bishop Dr. Yasser Eric, the discussion explores how Christians are called to understand, love, and engage with Muslims in a Christ-centered way. Dr. Yasser Eric draws from his own journey—from growing up as a radical Sunni Muslim in Sudan to be...

Episode Summary In this deeply moving episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine launches a new mini-series with a powerful conversation titled “Who Is Your Enemy?” Joined by Dr. Yasser Eric, a bishop within the Global Anglican Church and a former radical Sunni Muslim, the episode explores the biblical meaning of enemies and Christ’s radical call to love them. Dr. Yasser Eric shares his ext...

In this special Christmas edition of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine invites listeners to pause, reflect, and celebrate the faithfulness of God throughout the year. As we close out 2025 and celebrate the birth of Christ, this episode looks back on the most impactful moments from the Journey of Hope podcast—stories that resonated deeply with listeners and reminded us that true hope is found...

In this special year-end episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine invites listeners into a recent Heart for Lebanon Prayer Call—a time of reflection, intercession, and bearing witness to God’s work on the ground in Lebanon. As the year comes to a close and we celebrate the birth of Christ, this episode centers on the power of prayer and the real lives behind the ministry. With Heart for L...

In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine reflects on a season filled with gratitude, discipleship, and the undeniable faithfulness of God. Following last week’s conversation with Camille Melki, Heart for Lebanon’s Co-Founder and CEO, this episode brings you a collection of Thanksgiving devotionals shared over the past five weeks by our leadership team s...

In this special Thanksgiving-themed episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Camille Melki, Heart for Lebanon’s CEO and Co-Founder, for a heartfelt conversation about gratitude, discipleship, and the faithfulness of God in the midst of Lebanon’s ongoing challenges. Together, Elio and Camille reflect on the importance of gratitude—not only as a holiday tradition in the Unite...

In this special episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine is joined by May-Lee Melki, his wife and Heart for Lebanon’s Managing Director, to discuss Vision Twenty: Heart for Lebanon’s newest generosity campaign and bold step toward the future. Together, they reflect on nearly 20 years of ministry, transformation, and God’s faithfulness across Lebanon. The conversation dives deep into the h...

In this inspiring episode of Journey of Hope, we take you inside Heart for Lebanon’s recent Investor Briefing, where leaders share powerful updates on how God is moving across Lebanon. Hosted by John Frick, Senior Director of Development, this special gathering features May-Lee Melki, Managing Director, and Elio Constantine, Managing Director of Church Relations, as they unpack the latest ministry...

In this special episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine is joined by Milad and Bashir, pastors of Hope Evangelical Church and Field Managers at Heart for Lebanon. Together, they share powerful updates from the ground, detailing how the ministry is responding to Lebanon’s ongoing economic and political crisis, while continuing to serve Syrian refugees and vulnerable Lebanese families.  Fr...

In this special collaborative episode, we hear from Pastor Zoro of Pathway Church in Vero Beach and Elio Constantine from Heart for Lebanon. They discuss the long-standing partnership between their organizations, which began in 2010 but has roots that go back even further through the Church of God denomination. Elio shares a comprehensive overview of Lebanon, from its ancient history and biblical...

In this compelling installment of Journey of Hope’s Who Are They? series, host Elio Constantine is joined by Bashir Sarkis, lead pastor of Hope Evangelical Church in Zahleh and Field Manager at Heart For Lebanon’s Bekaa Ministry Center. Together, they shine a spotlight on one of the region’s most deeply rooted yet often overlooked groups: the Christian communities of Syria. Bashir offers a rich, i...

Episode Summary In this poignant episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine welcomes Milad, lead pastor at Hope Evangelical Church in Southern Lebanon and field manager for Heaert For Lebanon's Ministry Center. They delve into the lives of two often-overlooked and marginalized groups in Lebanon: the Bedouins and the Gypsies (Dom and Raja). Milad, who has worked with these communities for ye...

Hope for Lebanon: Summer Programs at Hope Evangelical Church Introduction: Join Elio Constantine as he speaks with Bashir from the Hope Evangelical Church in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. They discuss the current situation in Lebanon and the exciting summer plans at the church, focusing on how people are finding hope in Christ amidst ongoing challenges. Key Discussion Points: Current Situation in Leb...

In this latest episode of the Journey Of Hope Podcast from Heart For Lebanon, host Elio Constantine talks with Heart For Lebanon co-founder camille Melki about one of the national treasures of Lebanon, the Cedars of Lebanon... They'll discuss the biblical signifance and references to the Cedars in God's Word, and the significant role that the Cedars play in the history of Lebanon and the tourism o...

In this special episode of Heart For Lebanon's podcast Journey Of Hope , we're sharing the audio from a very special virtual prayer gathering that Heart For Lebanon team members and supporters united for... you'll hear from Heart For Lebanon leaders John Crump, Elio Constantine, and May-Lee Melki, as well as other Heart For Lebanon supporters and partners, with updates from the field and times of...