The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

Acts 24-25 – Indestructible spirit – Part 1 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

In Acts 24, Paul is brought before the Roman governor, Felix, to face accusations from Jewish leaders. Nobody likes to be falsely accused. But Paul saw in it an opportunity to tell everyone listening about Jesus. The more we know Paul the more we see God’s indestructible Spirit in him!
In today’s podcast we will look at how to develop an indestructible spirit through life’s difficult circumstances that are sure to come.
 
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.
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Acts 23 – Upside down opportunity – Part 2 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

In today’s episode, we dive into the second part of Acts 23, where Paul, despite numerous warnings, makes it to Jerusalem and gets arrested for preaching the gospel. But instead of seeing his arrest as a setback, Paul views it as an opportunity to point others to Christ.How do you view your own challenges? As God-given opportunities to be a light, or just another problem to complain about?
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.
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Acts 23 – Upside down opportunity – Part 1 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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Acts 22 – The power of your testimony – Part 2 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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Acts 22 – The power of your testimony – Part 1 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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Acts 20-21 – Upside down perspective – Part 2 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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Acts 20-21 – Upside down perspective – Part 1 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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Acts 18-19 – Changed by the Word – Part 2 [UPSIDE DOWN SERIES]

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.
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