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- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Rage Age [NEGATIVE EMOTIONS #5]
Anger. We all feel it and have experienced its destructive force. But how can we get angry and not sin? How can we cultivate more kindness, humility, and…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Learning from our desert fathers [DESERT SERIES #6]
The desert seasons are common in the Christian life. In fact, a careful look at Scripture reveals that no one was mightily used by God until that person became…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Four habits you need in the desert of temptation [DESERT SERIES #5]
As long as we live in corruptible bodies, we’re going to face the desert of temptation. Sometimes we’re even going to stumble. The greatest saints have…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Hearing God’s voice in the desert of His silence [DESERT SERIES #4]
One of the most common deserts we go through is the desert of God’s silence. What do we do when we get a sense that God has forgotten us, leaving us feeling…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Navigating the Christian life in the desert of community [DESERT SERIES #3]
Community and connection are no longer a given. We’re living in an era where our work, “social life,” relationships, and even church is done on a device. We…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Muddling your way out of the desert of dating [DESERT SERIES #2]
We’re in a podcast series focused on addressing various deserts we might be going through, aiming to understand why God allows them, how He uses them, and what…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Why does God allow us to go through the desert? [DESERT SERIES #1]
In the next six weeks I invite you to a podcast series focused on various deserts we might be going through, aiming to understand why God allows them, how He…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Guilt and Shame [NEGATIVE EMOTIONS #4]
We’ve all felt the difficult emotions of guilt and shame. The good news is that the Father’s love gives us the courage to let go of our guilt and shame for a…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Grief, the Unwanted but Necessary Companion [NEGATIVE EMOTIONS #3]
We cannot live in a broken world and not feel grief. Grief is deep sorrow that is a response to loss and pain, and it’s an emotion we’d rather escape. But…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Fear, the Greatest Enemy of All [NEGATIVE EMOTIONS #2]
Fear is one of the most common negative emotions common to humans and it shows up in a lot of different flavors: we feel worried, anxious, tense, scared…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Why We Feel What We Feel [NEGATIVE EMOTIONS #1]
Have you ever longed for freedom from negative emotions? Do you feel weighed down by unwanted emotions? We all feel them: fear, anger, grief, shame…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
New Year Resolutions? [SOUL SISTERS #5]
Do you love or hate New Year resolutions? No matter how you respond to this question, the beginning of a new year is a special opportunity to reevaluate…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Mary: Unshaken faith when God’s will sounds kinda crazy [Christmas Episode]
In celebration of the Christmas holiday, I’m sharing a bonus episode about Mary and how her example of faith teaches us how to respond when God’s will sounds…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
How to be there for your kids when they’re hurting [SOUL SISTERS #4]
Today we’re so excited to share with you this bonus episode about how to be there for your kids when they’re hurting. Diana and I are going to talk about how…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
How to battle materialism during the holidays [SOUL SISTERS #3]
In today’s conversation with my sister Diana, we’ll consider some of the trends and pressures of our culture around the Christmas season, how to maintain a…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Family Dynamics during the Holidays [SOUL SISTERS #2]
Last week we launched a new podcast series called Soul Sisters where I’m joined by my sister Diana to converse about life around the holiday season. Our goal…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Lonely at Holidays [SOUL SISTERS #1]
For the next seven weeks I’m inviting my sister Diana Sahakian to conversations about life around the holiday season. Holidays can be a challenging time for…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: What are some biblical ways to handle aging in a godly manner? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
What do you feel when you think about aging? Resistance? Anxiety? Hopelessness? Disorientation? Most people associate negative emotions with the aging of our…
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Dear Lina: How should I handle the aging of my parents? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
Caring for elderly parents can be a challenging season in emotional, practical, and financial ways, and there is no ‘one size fits all’ guide to teach us how…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: Is loving yourself a biblical concept and if so, how do I do it? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
Many people believe that the way to a more confident, free, whole, and happy life is to love ourselves. In fact, some Christians think Jesus said you must love…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: How can I really believe that God loves me? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
Have you ever been asked that question? Have you ever asked that question yourself? Many Christians believe that Jesus died and rose again for our salvation…
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Dear Lina: How do I influence my unsaved loved ones to Jesus? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
It can be difficult to “evangelize” those who are closest to us, especially when we’ve repeatedly shared the gospel with them, and it can be too easy to…
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Dear Lina: How can I be more consistent in my Christian life? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
Friend, we’re living in an age plagued by business and digital distractions, and it is easy to drift away from the godliness that God insists should…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: Is it possible to lose my salvation? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY | NEW BELIEVER]
Someone recently asked me: Dear Lina, can the bond of Christ ever be broken? In other words, is it possible to lose my salvation? I understand the wrestling…
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Dear Lina, what are the spiritual disciplines and why do I need them? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
In today’s podcast I will address a question that has great implications for how to increasingly live in the character and power of Christ. Dear Lina, what are…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: Why can’t I overcome sin in my life? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
Have you ever wondered what’s behind our sinful patterns? Why does sin have such a hold on us? Why does an all-powerful God seem powerless to change us? In…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: How can I tell if I’m really saved? [BREAD & BUTTER CHRISTIANITY]
I’m so excited to launch today a new podcast series called Bread and Butter Christianity! In this series I’m going to address topics that are the bread and…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Fractured Faith on The Power Hour with Pat Williams
This week we are celebrating the one-year anniversary of my book Fractured Faith and I’m incredibly grateful and moved by how God has used my experience with…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m up against a giant [UNSHAKEN 13]
We all face giants in our life. Your giant might be a challenging marriage, an addiction, difficult kids, singleness, loneliness, financial problems, or a…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I feel invisible and forgotten [UNSHAKEN #12]
In this podcast episode in our Unshaken series, we’ll be looking at the calling of David out of obscurity and anonymity to be anointed as the next king of…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m desperate for a second chance [UNSHAKEN #11]
Have you ever felt caught in a cycle of besetting sin and felt unable to change? Have you ever wondered why we tend to go back to habits that we know will…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m overwhelmed with insecurity [UNSHAKEN#10]
Do you struggle with disbelief? Do you feel confused by the hardships in your life? Do your past experiences or failures paralyze you into inaction? The story…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m facing the impossible [UNSHAKEN #9]
If you’ve been a believer for some time, you are probably well accustomed with the story of the fall of Jericho in Joshua 6. God brought an incredible and…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I find myself at a crossroad [UNSHAKEN #8]
Every now and then we find ourselves at a crossroad. A crossroad is a diverging road, giving you the option to go one way or another. You may find yourself at…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken when my faith looks ridiculous at best [UNSHAKEN #7]
In 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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m not so sure about God’s plans [UNSHAKEN #6]
Have 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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m stuck and can’t get out [UNSHAKEN #5]
Are 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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I’m paralyzed by fear [UNSHAKEN #4]
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when it’s easier not to believe [UNSHAKEN #3]
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?…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken faith when I can’t see the way [UNSHAKEN #2]
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Unshaken when I lose sight of all I have [UNSHAKEN #1]
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters 8: A Biblical Perspective of Money
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters 7: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters 6: Cultivating Friendships
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters #5: Marriage and Singleness
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters #4: Making Margin
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters #3: Rage Age
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters #2: Practical Parenting in a Post-Truth World
“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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Soul Sisters #1: Our Story
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: I feel disconnected from my church. Is it me or is it the state of the church?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: Is The Bachelorette consistent with godly character or virtues?
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 Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
How can I determine if a closed door is opposition or God’s call for me to persevere in faith?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: Why do I always feel like God is unhappy with me when bad things happen in my life?
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…
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Dear Lina: What should I do when God seems silent?
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…
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Dear Lina: Is it ever OK to call someone out publicly as a heretic and false teacher?
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…
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Dear Lina: Should I leave my church if they are too politically involved, and I disagree with their politics?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: What does discipleship look like in today’s post Covid church culture?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: What does self-defense look like for a Christian?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: How can you as a Christian doctor support the Covid vaccine?
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…
- The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra
Dear Lina: How do I have political conversations at my workplace without getting emotionally vested and upset?
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…