The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

Do you long to live out God’s plan for your life like the apostle Paul did? Join us as we explore the timeless instructions God gave Paul in Acts 9: (1) Embrace waiting as a vital part of your journey, (2) boldly share the message of Jesus, and (3) endure hardships for Christ. Discover how these principles can shape your own journey of faith and purpose.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Perhaps no conversion is as great or as dramatic as that of the apostle Paul. Today we’ll delve into Acts 9 and see that before Christ could use Paul, He had to transform him. Just as God had a purpose for Paul's life, He also has a plan for yours. Are you aligned with His intentions for your life, or are you pursuing your own path? ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Several significant events unfold in the early Christian community following the martyrdom of Stephen in the previous chapter. In this podcast we will see how the Holy Spirit used Philip to spread the gospel beyond Jerusalem, and the importance of a sincere heart. ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

God makes no mistakes. The murder of Stephen may have seemed unjust at first, but it would eventually lead to the spread of the gospel to Judea and Samaria. Stephen’s death would also impact the life of Saul in an unforgettable way. In today’s podcast we will look at how God is at work even through difficult circumstances, and how the disciples responded to persecution.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

In today’s podcast we will look at Acts 7, focusing on the testimony of Stephen, a Christian disciple full of God’s grace and power, before the Jewish Sanhedrin. This chapter highlights themes of the faithfulness of God, persecution for righteousness' sake, and the continuity of God's plan throughout history. Stephen will also exemplify what it means to be a servant. ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Acts 6 describes a conflict in the early Christian community and how the apostles resolved it. This chapter underscores the importance of serving the needs of the community and highlights the early organization and growth of the Christian church. Take a listen!   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Our life is made up of a series of choices, and our view of God will determine our choices every time. In the second part of Acts 5 we find the apostles facing persecution because of their bold proclamation of the gospel, but undeterred to teach about the Way. They chose to “obey God rather than man” and rather suffer unjustly than to dishonor the name of Jesus. What tends to motivate your behavior: the fear and love of God, or the fear of men? ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living With Power Ministries. Her vision is to bring hope to the world by connecting biblical answers to everyday life. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Acts 5 vividly portrays the raw and unfiltered early days of the Church. The harsh repercussions faced by Ananias and Sapphira highlight the importance of truth within the Christian community, and fear of God grips the entire church and all who hear about these events. Take a listen! ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Boldness, God’s will, God’s renown, signs, wonders, the spread of the gospel... these are the kinds of things the early believers prayed for. What kinds of things are you praying for? Listen to part 2 of our study of Acts 4 and find out how not to falter in our faith in the face of opposition. Get ready to have your life turned upside down! ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

The church is growing. God’s people are changing. Sin is forsaken and God’s ways are embraced. It’s a great day to be a Christian. But not everyone agrees as Peter and John are about to find out. In today’s podcast we continue our Upside Down Series with a look at Acts 4 and find out how not to falter in our faith in the face of opposition. Get ready to be challenged! ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Are you feeling a void of joy in your life? Has the sense of awe and wonder slipped away from you? Don’t miss this episode on Acts 3 that will remind you about the riches of salvation and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

We’re continuing the Upside Down Series with five key takeaways from Acts 3, which narrates the healing of a lame beggar by Peter and his delivery of a compelling sermon to the spectators. Peter and John know where their strength lay: in the name of Jesus. At the name of Jesus every name will bow, every tongue will confess, the past is forgotten, the future is secure, access is granted, sins are forgiven, the Bible is alive, peace is certain, prayers are granted, temptation is defeated, healing is accomplished, Satan is destroyed, fear is dispelled, death is overcome, captives are set free, the blind see, the lame walk, the hurting heal, unity is possible, life is granted, and God is glorified. Are you living in the power of that name?   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

When the Holy Spirit comes Jesus is exalted, a response is inevitable, and everything changes. In today’s podcast we’ll continue our study of Acts chapter 2 and learn more about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Do you long to know Him? Are you hungry for His voice in your life? Are you ready to yield to Him with all of your heart? This episode is for you! ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Without the Holy Spirit there can be no Christian life and discipleship. In this podcast episode we’re going to dive into Acts chapter 2 and see how to Holy Spirit transformed lives and empowered God’s people for ministry. Do you long to know and understand the Holy Spirit better? Do you long for the Holy Spirit to take over in your life more and more and lead you into all God has prepared for you? Don’t miss this podcast!   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Do you long to be a disciple in today’s culture who impacts the world with the gospel by the power of God’s Spirit? There’s no better place to look for guidance than the book of Acts. On today’s episode we’ll look at two more truths to consider because Jesus is alive: 1. Because He is alive lives are transformed. 2. Because He is alive faith is restored. Tune in with me!   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Today we’re launching a new teaching series on The Hope Podcast called The Upside Down Series – A study of Acts. Jesus not only turned the world upside down with his life and message but invited His followers to continue in His footsteps and spread the good news of the gospel in word and deed. In this chapter-by-chapter study of the book of Acts, I invite you to learn what it means to be a disciple in today’s culture and impact the world with the gospel by the power of God’s Spirit. On today’s episode we open Acts 1 and look at five truths to consider because Jesus is alive.    ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Are you hurting and find yourself turning to whatever it takes to quiet the ache inside? You’re not alone. We’re all broken, lonely people in need of love and affirmation, but what if instead of seeing our pain as something to be numbed, we’d let it awaken us to what we really need – intimacy with God? In this podcast episode you’ll hear a conversation with Ainsley Britain where I share my story of writing Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This.  My hope and prayer are that God will use my brokenness and my story to help you step out of your dark tunnel into the light. It’s time to see your ache as an invitation to depend on Jesus and rest in His unconditional love for you!   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Do you struggle with sexual temptation? Is there any area of sin in your life that keeps you from experiencing intimacy with Jesus? Do you deal with continual bouts of shame and guilt because you fail in certain aspects of your life? Have you ever shared your struggles with anyone? Do you have a secret, a part of your life that you hope nobody will discover?   Chris Fabry said, Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This is one of the most vulnerable books I have ever read, and when you’re vulnerable, you give others permission to be real, honest, open, and allow them to feel less alone in their struggle. This is what Lina Abujmara does in her new book – she encourages and helps you to come out of hiding and experience the freedom, healing, and joy that are yours in Christ.   On today’s podcast you will hear a conversation with Chris Fabry that I believe will help you understand what’s at the root of your struggles and how to change. (This interview aired on Oct. 26 on Moody Radio.) ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra

Throughout the holiday season, we're featuring some special content on The Hope Podcast.   Today, I’m sharing with you a sermon I recently gave at Bethel College titled Is it worth the fight? In it, I’m addressing what I have learned about healthy sexuality, faithful Christianity, and the ache in my heart.   Please give it a listen! This episode will challenge you to deal with what happens in the secret places of your heart and lead you to the One who heals and enables us to walk in freedom and without shame.   P.S. For more on the topic, get a copy of my new book Don’t Tell Anyone You’re Reading This – an honest and vulnerable discussion on why Christians still struggle with sin in the form of a memoir by a Christian doctor, me.

“Why can’t I stop doing what I know as a follower of Jesus that I shouldn’t be doing? Why are so many of us unable to control what we so naively thought we could? Here’s a thought: what if we fail in controlling our sexual sin not because we can’t control it, but because we like it? What if the reason we keep going back to the place that we hate and do the things we abhor is that deep down, doing what we hate makes us feel better about what our deeper problem is? What if we’re just going about it all wrong?” In today's episode of The Hope Podcast, you'll have the opportunity to listen to the second chapter of my book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This. Give it a listen, share it on your social media, and make sure to delve into the book if you haven't had the chance yet. ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the host of a radio show and the author of several books, including Fractured Faith, her Bible Study Through the Desert: A Study on God’s Faithfulness, and her new book Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's Thoughts on Sex, Shame, and Other Troublesome Issues. Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and in her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on facebook: Lina Abujamra Follow on X: @LinaAbujamra