The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

Don’t miss this episode on the rhythms of grace—rhythms that enable us to experience the presence, grace, and goodness of God. Some quotables: Rhythms of grace are meant to be practiced in seasons of heaviness. Rhythms of grace are meant to be ways to experience the goodness of God Rhythms of grace are useless unless they are practiced Rhythms of grace are practiced little by little and time over...

It's natural to have expectations, but we get off track when our expectations are misplaced or misaligned. In this episode, Lina unpacks four powerful lessons from the story of Joseph to help you navigate the challenges of failed expectations. If you’ve ever wrestled with disappointment or wondered how to move forward when life doesn’t go as planned, this episode will encourage and equip you to re...

In this episode, Lina dives into two key obstacles that can derail us from our calling, as well as two powerful ways that strengthen our pursuit of Christ. She unpacks how people-pleasing and the pursuit of comfort can waste your life and quickly lead you off the path God has set before you. But there’s hope: Lina shares how learning to rightly relate to people and turning to God’s ways for true c...

Hey! I’m thrilled to kick off a 5-part podcast series inspired by my newest book, Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts . In this series, we’ll dive into what it takes to stand firm in your faith, especially when life is hard, when you face unexpected delays, disappointments, or suffering as you pursue obedience to Christ. Together we’ll unpack: Why waiting is the way in the Christian...

Have you ever started reading your Bible with good intentions but struggled to stay consistent? Or maybe you’ve wondered why it’s so important to read through the entire Bible, instead of just a verse here or there? In this podcast episode, we’ll explore: Common misconceptions about reading through the Bible The obstacles that often get in the way The incredible benefits of reading the whole Bible...

As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the busyness of the season—decorations, gifts, gatherings. But what if we chose to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the sacred meaning of this time? In this podcast, I’m sharing a message from Luke 1:26-38, exploring four powerful lessons from Mary’s response to the news of Jesus’ birth. Her example offers us a blueprint for embracing...

Do you ever feel like you don’t measure up? Like life’s challenges leave you clinging to nothing but God’s grace? It’s easy to see our struggles as the worst thing that could happen to us. But the Bible shows us that our broken places are often where God does His most transformative work. Today I want to encourage you with a message I recently shared at an event from John 21: The goodness of God w...

If you’ve ever felt stuck, delayed, or like God’s promises are just out of reach, you’re not alone. Waiting is not just a part of the Christian life—it is the way of the Christian life. Every follower of Jesus has had to walk this road, and it’s often where God does His most profound work. I’m thrilled to share something special with you today—chapter 1 of my new book Still Standing: Following Jes...

Today we conclude the study of the book of Acts with Paul in Rome where, although placed under house arrest, he continues to fulfill the calling on his life – to preach the gospel to the gentiles. Here are the key points from this final chapter: 1. At the end God always brings us safely through. 2. At the end God always accomplishes his purposes. 3. At the end God always opens new doors. 4. At the...

Acts 28 describes the final chapter of Paul’s journey to Rome after his arrest. Following a shipwreck, Paul and his companions land first on the island of Malta and then finally in Rome where he is placed under house arrest but given some freedom to receive visitors. Paul spends the next two years in Rome, preaching about the Kingdom of God and teaching about Jesus with boldness and without hindra...

Today, we continue our study of Acts 27, where we follow Paul's journey toward Rome and witness the shipwreck that befalls him and his companions. Despite the raging storm and impending disaster, Paul remains calm and unwavering in his faith. His steadfast trust in God not only sustains him but also inspires hope in those around him. As we explore this passage, we see six key characteristics of a...

A crisis reveals the true character of a person and Acts 27 offers a powerful example of this in Paul’s life. In the face of yet another life-threatening situation—being shipwrecked on his journey to Rome—Paul's unwavering faith and leadership shine through. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into this remarkable story of deliverance and learn from Paul the characteristics of a godly leader.   ABOUT:...

Paul never tires of telling his conversion story, and God never tires of using it to impact others. Today we’re wrapping up Acts 26 where Paul shares before King Agrippa, Governor Festus, and other officials his testimony and the reasons behind his unshakable confidence in God’s promises. Here are six key insights we can draw from this passage: We hope in the promise because of the one who made th...

In today's episode, we’re diving into Acts 26, where Paul says, “And now I stand here on trial because of my hope in the promise made by God to our fathers…” (Acts 26:6). How was Paul able to stay hopeful, even when faced with incredibly challenging and uncomfortable circumstances? Let’s unpack the reasons behind his unshakable confidence in God’s promises and how that hope sustained him through t...

Today we wrap up our study of Acts 25 on how to cultivate an indestructible spirit like Paul’s. Here are a few key takeaways from the teaching: You develop an indestructible spirit when you believe God no matter what. You develop an indestructible spirit when your talk and your walk are consistent. You develop an indestructible spirit when you rest your hope in the truth (of God’s word). You devel...

In Acts 24, Paul is brought before the Roman governor, Felix, to face accusations from Jewish leaders. Nobody likes to be falsely accused. But Paul saw in it an opportunity to tell everyone listening about Jesus. The more we know Paul the more we see God’s indestructible Spirit in him! In today’s podcast we will look at how to develop an indestructible spirit through life’s difficult circumstances...

In today’s episode, we dive into the second part of Acts 23, where Paul, despite numerous warnings, makes it to Jerusalem and gets arrested for preaching the gospel. But instead of seeing his arrest as a setback, Paul views it as an opportunity to point others to Christ. How do you view your own challenges? As God-given opportunities to be a light, or just another problem to complain about? P.S. M...

Paul had made it to Jerusalem despite the warnings of many. True to form, he gets arrested for sharing the gospel. But Paul doesn’t see it as a disaster. He sees it as an opportunity. He now has the ears of all as he shares his testimony of what God has done for him. In Acts 23 we pick up the story with Paul before the council and another chance to preach! This episode will encourage you to view y...

Today we continue our study of Acts 22 – Paul sharing his personal testimony before a hostile crowd in Jerusalem. Paul understood the secret to having a powerful testimony: accepting that God had him where He wanted him to be, and that all he needed to do was speak the word of truth to the people God placed around him.  P.S. My new book  Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts  is final...

Did you know that your testimony holds the power to change lives? In today’s podcast we will look at how Paul took advantage of every circumstance in his life, especially the negative ones, to share his story and to tell about who Jesus is and what He has done in his life. This teaching from Acts 22 will both challenge and inspire you to live in awareness of how your life’s testimony—both the high...

Last week, we began exploring ten principles for living based on Paul’s missionary journeys and messages. Today, we’ll wrap up our discussion on his life manifesto. Here’s what Paul’s life was all about: Serve with humility despite what you think you deserve. Be bold in preaching the gospel despite the persecution. Focus on the message despite the improbability of the hearers. Be compelled by the...

We left Paul last week in a riot in Ephesus! You may think Paul has already suffered much for the gospel, but things are just starting to get heated up. We will spend our time today in Acts 20-21. Paul is about to get even more heat for the gospel. But through it all, God’s word is spreading, and people are being saved. Don’t lose perspective of God’s work through your trials and temptations! In t...

In today’s episode on Acts 18-19, Paul starts his third missionary journey. When we contrast much of contemporary evangelism with Paul’s, its shallowness shows up. Our evangelism tends to be focused on simply inviting people to church. Paul also took the gospel out into the secular world. Our evangelism appeals to the emotions for a decision without an adequate basis of understanding. Paul taught,...

In today’s podcast Paul concludes his second missionary journey. As he travels and proclaims the good news of Christ, we see a pattern that Paul follows when he enters each city. His first attempt is to persuade the Jews concerning Jesus. He begins in the synagogue where they meet, study Scripture, and pray. But when the Jews reject his message, he turns to the Gentiles. The focus of this episode...

Today we continue our study in Acts 17 and look at how to become people who can transform the world around us. To turn the world upside down you’ve got to KNOW THE WORD. To turn the world upside down you’ve got to WORSHIP KING JESUS. To turn the world upside down you’ve got to IDENTIFY THE THREATS To turn the world upside down you’ve got to REFUSE IDOLS ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER docto...