The Hope Podcast with Lina Abujamra

Hope In Seeking Justice – The Hope Podcast #48

My guest today on The Hope Podcast is a writer, speaker, and justice seeker – Marlena Graves, and our conversation will focus around justice, especially as it pertains to immigrants and asylum seekers. Is there something that the Church as a collective body could do to better reflect Christ’s kind of love when it comes to the stranger? We’ll address some complex issues today for sure, take a listen!

Hope with Susie Larson – The Hope Podcast #47

Today’s podcast with Susie Larson will surely inspire you to hang on when life is hard! Susie is a talk show host, national speaker, and the author of fifteen books and tons of articles. A couple of years ago, in the midst of tremendous pain and suffering, Susie understood that God was building a platform with your pain, and that one day she was going to have a story to tell that will help others facing hardships. Today, her story encourages people to become awakened to the value of their soul, the depth of God’s love, and the height of their calling in Christ Jesus.

Hope with Dr. Lainna Callentine – The Hope Podcast #46

My guest today is Dr. Lainna Callentine – physician, author, speaker, coach and founder of Sciexperience. She will share the story of her career, the obstacles she’s had to overcome, the journey from working in one of the busiest emergency rooms in Illinois to homeschooling her three kids, as well as about her ministry towards racial reconciliation in the church. Buckle up, you’re in for a ride!

Hope with Jen Pollock Michel – The Hope Podcast #45

On today’s Hope Podcast I’m interviewing award-winning author Jen Pollock Michel who is a brilliant thinker and writer. You might be familiar with her newest release, ‘Surprised by Paradox’, or ‘Teach Us to Want’, Christianity Today’s 2015 Book of the Year. You’ll appreciate the way Jen talks about her journey, calling, family, spiritual life, and paradoxes of our faith. I know this conversation will stir both your intellect and heart.

Hope In Adoption – The Hope Podcast #44

Today’s conversation is one that will move your heart and bring real hope and encouragement whether you are on the foster and adoptive journey or not. My guest, Janelle Johnson, will share her story of how God led her and her husband already at a young age to open their hearts and home to children needing a family, and the joys and challenges that came with that. This podcast will broaden your view of foster care and open your eyes to ways you can serve. Listen now!

Hope South Of The Border – The Hope Podcast #43

I’ve called today’s podcast Hope South Of The Border and my guest is Matthew Soerens, US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief. This conversation will shed some light on both the refugee and immigration crisis, will address the situation at the south of our border, and help us understand the realities of immigration and respond in ways guided by biblical values.

The Hope Podcast #42: Hope when facing same-sex attraction

Today’s interview is the riveting story my friend Brad Klaver. Recently, Brad came face to face with the part of himself he had sworn since he was a boy never to let into the light. Join me as I engage Brad’s journey with his wife, friends, and church, and learn about how God allowed this now-pastor to go through breakdown so he could experience breakthrough.

The Hope Podcast #41: Hope in the face of unexpected tragedy & the legacy of Rachel Held Evans

I had the privilege of talking with Amanda Held Opelt about her sister’s Rachel Held Evans life and legacy. I’m so grateful. For those of you who loved Rachel, I hope this podcast fills you with hope and for those who didn’t know her, it’s my privilege to introduce her to you.