The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

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 your challenging circumstances as opportunities from God to be a light, share your story, and point others to Christ. P.S. My new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts is finally out! Order now from your favorite retailer! More: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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 finally out! Order now from your favorite retailer! More: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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 highs and lows—can make a meaningful impact. P.S. My new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts releases Sept 3! Pre-order now and get exclusive bonus material: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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 Spirit despite not knowing what lies ahead. Be abandoned to the faith despite a wretched past. Be attentive to the flock despite the attack. Be attached to the Word despite the distractions. Be dependent on the Lord despite your desperate need. Fix your eyes on the Lord despite the threat of the future. Be thankful for the prison because of the opportunity (to testify to others). P.S. My new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts releases Sept 3! Pre-order now and get exclusive bonus material: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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 this episode, we’ll explore three of the ten principles for living from Paul’s missionary journeys and messages. We’ll cover the remaining principles next week—stay tuned! P.S. My new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts releases Sept 3! Pre-order now and get exclusive bonus material: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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, reasoned, and tried to persuade. Our evangelism is superficial, making brief encounters and expecting quick results. Paul stayed in Corinth and Ephesus for 5 years, faithfully sowing gospel seed and in due time reaping a harvest. P.S. My new book Still Standing: Following Jesus Even When It Hurts releases Sept 3! Pre-order now and get exclusive bonus material: livingwithpower.org/stillstanding   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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

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 is on what it means to be changed by the Word. Don’t miss it! 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 and her Bible Study series Mapping the Footsteps of God. In her “spare” time, she provides medical care and humanitarian help in disaster areas and to refugees in Lebanon. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra  

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 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.

Paul is still on his second missionary journey. In today’s passage, Acts 17, Paul makes it to Thessalonica which becomes a critical church in Paul’s life, and then to Berea. Through the leading and empowering of the Holy Spirit, the world was being changed one city at a time. Join me for this episode as we explore what it takes to become people who can transform the world around us. 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

Today we’re continuing our study of Acts 16 and learn that although the Holy Spirit was the one who directed Paul and Silas to go to Macedonia, they encountered great persecution and even imprisonment there. But God had a plan to use their trials to bring salvation to many. Tune in now!   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

In Acts 16 Paul is starting his second missionary journey and we’ll be meeting several new and exciting characters in the story of the early church. This chapter is full of divine interactions, Spirit led moments, and mighty works of God. Join me in exploring how God orchestrates circumstances and encounters with people in our lives when we choose to obey and follow Him.   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

In this episode, we explore how opposition arises from all directions against the work of God. We'll delve into the pressures Paul faced—from external forces, internal challenges within the church, and even within his closest relationships. While conflict is unavoidable, we'll discover that resolving it biblically can lead to growth and unity rather than division.   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

There isn’t a follower of Jesus Christ who doesn’t understand opposition! It comes out of nowhere and it comes daily. This week we will cover Acts 14 with a focus on how to overcome opposition. 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

Today we’re continuing our study of Acts 13, focusing on four characteristics of the Holy Spirit and His work in the believer’s life: The Holy Spirit is the one who SETS US APART for God’s work The Holy Spirit is the one who gives VICTORY over our ENEMIES The Holy Spirit is the one who GIVES LIFE to God’s people The Holy Spirit is the one who gives HUNGER for God’s WORD 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 13 highlights the beginning of the missionary efforts of Paul and Barnabas, their preaching and miracles, the opposition they face, and the significant turning point of taking the gospel to the Gentiles. In this podcast we will learn about how the Holy Spirit works in our lives, about calling, about how the teaching God’s word changes lives, and how conflict will often occur when the true gospel is preached. Did you know that we too are called to be missionaries – at home or abroad? Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you all that hinders you from fully responding to that call and to keep you faithful to it.   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  

“To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Today, as we continue our study of Acts 12, we will explore the power and significance of prayer, highlighting how God is glorified when we trust Him, seek Him in our times of need, and patiently wait for His intervention.   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 focus is on prayer this week. If you’re like me, you’re not so great at praying. It’s too... slow! It takes time to be still and hear the Lord. Yet nothing of value has ever occurred without breakthrough prayer. Tune in! I believe today’s podcast will encourage you to commit to learning how to pray.   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 continue our study of Acts 11 and zoom in on six traits of a growing church. Take a listen and let’s pray we too become believers who heed the word of God, seek unity, and care for those around them. 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’ll delve into Acts 11 and look at six characteristics of a growing church. Anytime you gather a group of believers in a church you are going to run into some conflict! The key isn’t avoiding conflict but resolving it biblically and with love. I am praying that God uses the example of the early church to spur us on to greater love and unity. God’s glory is at stake! 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’ll continue our study of Acts 10 with the story of Peter sharing the gospel with Cornelius and the impactful results of His obedience to God’s word. This episode will challenge you to reconsider your priorities and embrace a greater reliance on the guidance of the Holy Spirit in your daily life.   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