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 to ask heart/hard questions, how to create space for connecting with them, how to speak truth to them even when they might not want to hear it, how to plan for changes, how to try to understand them and their pain, how to help them learn to take wise decisions, and more.
We cannot protect our children from hurt, but we can teach them to trust Jesus when life is its hardest, listen to them, and guide them by example.

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 biblical perspective about giving but also be practical and wise about our budget, and how to battle materialism during the holidays.
If you’ve ever felt stressed about gifts, money, and expectations during the holidays, this podcast is your you!
Grab a pen, you’re going to want to take notes!
ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA
Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the author of several books and the host of a radio show. In her “spare” time, Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.Follow on Facebook.Follow on Instagram.Join Lina's Facebook community. 

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 is to help us maintain a biblical perspective and be whole and healthy during the holidays.
If your family is hard to deal with around the holidays, you’re not alone... In today’s episode we’ll talk about the challenges that are caused by family interactions during the holidays, and how to navigate family relationships in way that is more peaceful, joyful, and constructive.
ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA
Lina AbuJamra founded Living with Power Ministries and is a popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker. She's also the author of several books and the host of a radio show. In her “spare” time, Lina is a pediatric ER doctor who practices telemedicine and provides medical care and humanitarian help to Syrian refugees and others in disaster areas. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org.Follow on Facebook.Follow on Instagram.Join Lina's Facebook community. 

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 many reasons, but what if we could address those difficulties from a biblical and practical perspective so that we can learn to navigate them better, and experience more peace and joy?
That’s our hope with this podcast series called Soul Sisters! To ignite your hope and stir you towards Christlikeness even through the holiday challenges.
Today we’ll kick off with a conversation about loneliness at holidays and we’re going to answer some weighty questions like What is loneliness? Is loneliness a heart issue or a circumstantial issue? Does business contribute to loneliness? Can we get ourselves out of loneliness?
Don’t miss! You’re going to see that we can deal with loneliness in a constructive way.

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 bodies. Granted, aging has its difficulties, but a look at what the Scripture says about old age is in fact comforting. God’s word is good news also for the aging, encouraging us to fix our eyes on a God who always cares for us (Isaiah 46:4), and filling us with hope for the bright future Christ has for us.
Take a listen to today’s podcast where I answer this question:Dear Lina, I’m struggling with the aging process both physically and emotionally. What are some Biblical ways to handle aging in a godly manner?

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 to balance this act.
Does the Bible speak to this situation? What is the right way to handle the aging of one’s parents? What if we didn’t have good relationship with our parents? Are we doing enough? What about my own life goals and responsibilities?
These are just a few of the questions I’ll address in today’s podcast. I believe this is a topic that we need to pay more attention to because we know how deeply God cares for those who cannot care for themselves. Take a listen!

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 yourself before you can love others (Matthew 22:39). 
Is self-love a biblical concept and if so, how do I do it?
In today’s podcast I invite you on a journey of defining this ambiguous concept and exploring what the Bible has to say about it. Let us prayerfully discern if self love is the message of the culture or of Jesus.

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 but have no personal experience of the love of God. Perhaps our own shortcomings, insecurities, struggles with identity, and false measures we use to determine our value make us question how God could love someone like us.
In today’s podcast I invite you to discover some of the wrong assumptions about God’s love and how to undoubtedly know how valuable and loved you are by your Creator.