The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

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 will encourage you to take God up on His promise that He will answer when we call upon Him, but also to welcome seasons of silence as meaningful tools God uses for our growth.

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 responsibility to speak up and how to do it God’s way.

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 than political debate, and that it would prompt unity among believers rather than polarization.

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 context.

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 by our cultural stance or the biblical model.
The Bible has a lot to say about Christians living in societies where unjust treatment is to be expected and how to handle hostility in a way worthy of God’s kingdom and testimony. 

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 three perspectives that I believe will help and give clarity to anyone who is trying to do the right thing amidst the Covid vaccine controversy:
From a medical and scientific perspective
From a spiritual point of view related to signs of the end-times 
From a common-sense perspective in decision making 

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 contempt as the rest of the world.
In this #DearLina episode I’ll give you three ideas to help frame how to have political discussions characterized by biblical values.

Dear Lina: How do I share my faith in the current cultural climate?

We’re living in a climate that is not very friendly to Jesus and Christianity. Our culture is verbal, angry, attacking, judging, and strongly opinionated, and it has become a challenge to know how to share the gospel with our neighbors. Take a listen to today’s podcast where I will address this relevant question from a listener.