The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

What 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 th...

Do 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 o...

In 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...

When 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...

Have 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...

I 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 Abu...

In 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...

In 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...

We 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 t...

We 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...

“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 he...

In 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...

Many 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 fro...

On 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?

Have 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.

All 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!

If 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.

Today’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.

In 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.

As 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.

In 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. 

While 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 e...

Politics 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.

We’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.

In 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?