Living With Power

In Numbers 13 we find that twelve men were sent out to spy the Promised Land and come back with two perspectives of the situation. The majority acknowledge that the land is fruitful but it’s impossible to take because it’s occupied by powerful people, while they seem like grasshoppers in comparison (Num. 13:33). Two men however, Caleb and Joshua, believe the promise and power of God to bring them into the Promise Land, in spite of any difficulty. It turns out, all of them experienced exactly what they confessed. Have you ever faced a situation where what God had promised looked ridiculous at best? In today’s podcast you will learn about the power of perspective, the importance of what you are focusing on, and what makes the difference between trusting God and complaining against Him.

Have you ever felt unsure about God’s plans in your life? Have you sensed a calling but don’t quite see how it’s going to happen? Or do you simply feel insecure because of past failures and stopped dreaming for God? Moses’ story will encourage you to overcome your painful places, believe in God’s ability to fulfill His purposes with you no matter your past, and trust God’s leading as you learn to know His presence. Don’t miss this podcast!

Are there any areas in your life right now where you feel stuck? In today’s episode in the Unshaken podcast series, we'll take a look at Joseph's story in Genesis 37 and 39 and learn the secret to his successful life with God in spite of being stuck in a series of unfortunate and undeserved events. 

What are you most afraid of in your life? In Genesis 32 we encounter Jacob facing his greatest fear ­– the fear of meeting his estranged brother Esau and suffer his wrath for having exploited him on two occasions. In the middle of this darkest of nights, Jacob comes to the realization that the only place to wrestle with his fears and find breakthrough is in prayer. And as he wrestles, he learns that his fear is overcome when he allows God to bring him to a place of brokenness and surrender. If you feel paralyzed by fear, you too are called to draw closer to God and trust that even when you feel like you can’t hang on to God anymore, He’s got his hold on you.

Do you have promises in your life that you now no longer believe? When God delays, do you come up with a plan to help Him accomplish His goals for your life? Have you stopped believing God will come through for you because you failed Him? Have you quit dreaming because you started listening to man instead of God? In today’s podcast in our Unshaken series, you will be reminded that we serve a God of miracles, of the impossible, a God who keeps His promises, and who sometimes delays not in order to frustrate us but to help us grow our faith in Him and then pass on that faith to future generations. Don’t miss this teaching from Genesis 16 and 18 on the life of Sarah!

In Genesis 12 we find God calling a man, Abram, to leave his country and family and follow Him instead to “the land that I will show you.” Without the complete roadmap for his future, Abram responds in faith and becomes an example of what it means to trust God with our lives, even when we can’t see the way. Please take a listen to this podcast episode in our Unshaken series. You will find the fuel to go on in your faith journey. (The Unshaken podcast series is about standing strong in faith no matter what. We are looking at how men and women in the Bible learned to grow stronger in their faith through the insurmountable trials they were facing.)

When looking at the stories of men and women in the Bible I noticed that every one of them faced insurmountable trials and were prone to fear and discouragement. Yet somehow in the midst of their trials their faith rose. They grew strong no matter the circumstances. They learned to stand unshaken no matter what. That’s the kind of life I want, and I suspect it’s what you want too. In this podcast summer series, I invite you to listen to teachings on unshaken faith. I believe you’re going to find strength – God’s strength which is made perfect in our weaknesses. Today we’re going to look at the story found in Genesis 3 and learn how to stand unshaken when we lose sight of all we have.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus spoke more about money than about any other subject? I believe it was because he knew how dangerous and enslaving money can be and that ultimately, He cannot have our hearts if money is governing us. Thus, he gave clear warnings and practical instructions about how to steward our finances. This is what we intend to do in this episode ­– give practical and biblical advice about how to deal with money in a way that helps us to experience the freedom to serve God whole-heartedly. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abu

I can’t wait for you to listen to this conversation with my sister Diana Sahakian, who is a Physical Therapist and Wellness Coach, about the importance of taking proper care of our physical bodies. Together we’ll address some questions that I believe will encourage you to see your body as a gift to steward for God’s glory, as well as for your spiritual health and joy. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries Twitter: twitter.com/LinaAbujamra YouTube: youtube.com/user/labujamra1

In this podcast I invite you to listen to a conversation with my sister Diana Sahakian about why friendships are worth more effort than we often give them, and what steps we might need to take to cultivate deeper friendships. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries Twitter: twitter.com/LinaAbujamra YouTube: youtube.com/user/labujamra1

In today’s podcast we will look at the blessings and challenges of married and single life and consider how to honor God in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to us. This conversation will encourage you to embrace the life God has called you to and remind you that the ultimate longing to be fully known and loved is found in the relationship with Christ. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries Twitter: twitter.com/LinaAbujamra YouTube: youtube.com/user/labujamra1

We are living in an age where business, efficiency, and accomplishments are celebrated. But ultimately our fast-pace lifestyle and expectations to keep up with everything will lead to negative results, including anxiety, lack of deep relationships, and burnout. In this podcast episode I invite you to listen to a conversation about why it is so important to establish margins in our lives, margins that serve to refresh us, reset us, renew us. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries Twitte

We can all agree, we are living in a rage age. Whether on the road, on social media, in political discourse, in the church or among friends, it seems we have lost the virtues of kindness, humility, and self-control, and replaced them with accepting, respecting, and even encouraging outbursts of emotion in the name of being “right.” But a quick search about what the Scripture says about anger will point out that anger is not the way of a Christ-follower, not even when clearly wronged. On today’s podcast we will talk about how to become counter-cultural when it comes to rage, how to recognize righteous anger from sinful anger, how to change and be Spirit-led, and how to harness anger for positive action. ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her

“The parenting role is the most humbling, the most challenging, and the most rewarding part of all the hats that I wear.” – Diana Sahakian In this podcast episode we will address several difficult topics and questions that parents are facing in today’s culture and Diana will share her perspective on parenting that focuses on the heart of the children.    ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at www.livingwithpower.org   FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra Instagram: www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries Twitter: twitter.com/LinaAbujamra YouTube: youtube.com/user/labujamra1  

In this new season of The Hope Podcast called Soul Sisters, I’m inviting my sister Diana Sahakian to conversations about life, faith, culture, family, and everything in between, that will ignite your hope and stir you towards Christ-likeness.   Today we’ll kick off the series with the story of Living With Power. Buckle up! You’re in for a ride!   ABOUT LINA ABUJAMRA Lina Abujamra is a Pediatric Emergency Room doctor now practicing telemedicine full time as well as leading the ministry of Living With Power that exists to bring hope to the world. A popular Bible teacher, podcaster, and conference speaker, she is the author of several books including her most recent one, Fractured Faith: Finding Your Way Back to God in an Age of Deconstruction. Learn all about her at https://www.livingwithpower.org    FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lina.abujamra  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithpowerministries/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/LinaAbujamra  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com

Many people in the U.S. are struggling right now with feeling disconnected from the church. The reasons might be many. Maybe because of COVID, maybe because our way of life changed to a much more virtual reality, maybe because the state of affairs in the church has been troubled for some time, or maybe because we disengaged from the church. How shall we recognize the cause of our disconnection from the church and how can we find the remedy? Friend, I will frame today’s episode by asking three questions I’d like you to consider as you think about your relationship to your local church. I trust this will be helpful and encouraging!

On today’s podcast I’ll be answer this question from one of our listeners: Dear Lina, lately I’ve noticed that Christian leaders have pointed to role models in The Bachelorette. I’m confused. Is The Bachelorette consistent with godly character or virtues?

Have you ever wondered what the closed doors in your life mean and what you are supposed to do when facing them? Thankfully the Scripture is full of examples of closed doors in the face of obedience, and I believe they can help us frame our understanding of how to view the closed doors in our lives.

All of us wonder at some point why difficult things happen when a loving God is in control or when His word promises so many blessings in this life, and it’s easy to question God’s favor or if He even cared when we go through sufferings. But to associate God’s favor only with the good things in our life is a form of prosperity gospel that must be rooted out of our thinking. Take a listen!

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.