The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

Dear Lina: Are we living in the end times?

One of the most frequently asked questions right now is if we’re living in the end times. In today’s podcast I’ll address what we mean by “end times,” when the end times have started, and how this belief should inform our lifestyle. Take a listen! 
 
 

Dear Lina: Should women be pastors?

The topic of whether women are allowed to be pastors in a church is a continuing debate among many denominations. The biblical texts often referred to when arguing on the matter are complex, and despite extensive studies spanning over decades, Christians do not agree on the interpretation of the biblical material nor on the role of women in the church. The question of women’s leadership in the church is one that will likely not go away, and today I’ll try to address it from a different perspective.

Dear Lina: I’m losing hope. What should I do?

Dear Lina: I’ve lost my job, my marriage, and my church in the last few years, and now COVID-19. I’m losing hope. What should I do? In today’s podcast I want to encourage you in the Lord as I answer this question and remind you of how to cling to hope when we’re utterly burdened beyond our strength.

“All Things” – A Conversation with Jaime Jamgochian

Every so often I invite some exciting guests on The Hope Podcast that will encourage and inspire you with their stories of hope. Today is no exception. Worship artist Jaime Jamgochian will share how God worked her recent years of struggle with chronic illness for good. If you are walking through a long season of suffering and feel stuck in a valley, this conversation will comfort you and testify that there is hope on the other side. Don’t miss!

Dear Lina: Is God anti-gay?

Debates about gender and sexuality are not going to go away any time soon. Just this week, Pope Francis endorsed civil union laws for same-sex couples, breaking from the official teaching of the Roman Catholic Church. How should Christians respond to the modern attitudes towards homosexuality? Is God homophobic? And how are we to relate to those who experience same-sex attraction?

Dear Lina: How can I show love when I don’t agree with someone’s lifestyle?

It is undeniable that Jesus calls His own to love those we don’t necessarily like, agree with, or we wouldn’t love naturally. It probably isn’t hard for you to think of a person in your life right now who is challenging to love because of the lifestyle they have chosen and of which you do not approve. How are we to deal with those strained relationships in a way that honors God and reflects His love?

Marriage in the Middle – A Conversation with Dorothy Littell Greco

Dorothy Littell Greco’s new book Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midlife Surprises, Challenges, and Joys is so profound, true-to-real-life, well-researched, practical, thought-provoking, and hope-giving, that I can’t help but share about it! In today’s podcast you’ll hear a conversation around the topic of midlife and marriage that I believe has the potential to change and improve your marriage!

Dear Lina: How do I honor the Lord with my vote?

With this year’s presidential election just around the corner we can all feel the tension, conflict, and disagreement build up even between Christians. How can we honor the Lord with our vote as conscientious Christians? Should we choose the “lesser of two evils”? Should we vote for a third-party candidate? Should we choose not to vote? In today’s episode we’ll look at three general rules grounded in Scripture that should inform our decision.