For many of us, Christmas is filled with joy, memories, and traditions, but also stress, loneliness, and the pressure to look happy on social media In this episode, we talk honestly about why Christmas can feel both life-giving and draining and wrestle with the questions Gen Z is really asking: How do you represent Christ in family dynamics that are complicated or even painful? What do you do when the holiday blues hit hard? How do you make this holiday less about the business of Christmas and more about the person of Christmas? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, discouraged, or conflicted during the holidays, this conversation is for you.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

In this episode, we take an honest look at a statement many Gen Zers quietly wrestle with: “I don’t feel like a Christian.” What happens when your faith makes sense in theory, but feels distant or disconnected in your heart? Do fluctuating emotions or doubts mean something is wrong with your salvation? Let’s explore what Scripture actually says about salvation and assurance, including the important distinction between eternal security (what God does and promises) and assurance of salvation (what we experience and feel). If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I really saved?” or if you’ve ever felt spiritually disconnected or unsure where you stand with God, this episode will help you ground your faith not in feelings, but in truth.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

In this episode of the Gen Z Series, we tackle a big question many young adults are quietly asking: What does it actually mean to be a Christian? We’re living in a moment where Christianity is trending again. It’s “cool” to follow Jesus, to wear the merch, get Bible verse tattoos, and post faith-themed content. But trends don’t sustain a soul. And they won’t carry you through heartbreak, confusion, cultural pressure, or the deep questions of calling and identity. Honest, biblically grounded, and super practical, this episode is designed to help Gen Z move beyond a surface-level faith and into a life of true devotion, surrender, and purpose. Whether you’re a young adult trying to figure out what you really believe or someone who loves and mentors Gen Z, this conversation will help you see what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

I’m excited to introduce a new podcast series created specifically for Gen Z-ers and the people who love them. Each episode features a real, honest conversation between me and my Gen Z co-host (who you will meet in today’s episode) as we unpack what it actually looks like to follow Jesus in today’s world… in college classrooms, workplaces, friendships, dating, online spaces, and everywhere in between. We explore faith not as a checklist, but as a way of life that shapes every decision, season, and struggle. Together, we tackle the challenging questions young adults are asking: How can you handle relationships, money, and big decisions in a way that honors God? What does it really mean to hear God’s voice or experience God’s presence? How can you live out your faith without caving to the pressures around you? What does it really take to build a faith that lasts? This podcast is for any young adult learning how to build a life with Jesus at the center, and for every parent, pastor, mentor, or friend who wants to better understand and support the next generation. Authentic, practical, biblical, and sometimes a little raw, this is where real life meets real faith. Join the conversation. Let’s grow together.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Everyone wants to be happy. Don’t you? Yet happiness seems one of the most elusive feelings in the world for most people.   One of the most shocking and powerful aspects of the apostle Paul was his ability to live happy. This guy didn’t fake it. He didn’t hide it. He didn’t struggle with it. He simply found the secret to happiness and couldn’t wait to share it with us. While the whole letter of Philippians is aimed at joy, this last lesson focuses in on happiness and how to achieve it. This is gold and it’s ours for the taking in Christ Jesus!   Discussion Questions: How did Paul always rejoice?   Can you remember the definition given for contentment? How would you define contentment?   Do you remember the five (or some) obstacles to contentment? What hinders you from contentment?   What are some things you practice to grow in contentment?   Social media is one of the obstacles to joy in modern life. How’s your relationships with social media and in what ways do you need to make changes to it?   Consider these thoughts and write down what comes to mind. Jesus + nothing = everything. Contentment is the bold affirmation that my Father knows best. We’re all going to go through various seasons in our life. The key to joy is to learn what Paul learned, which is to be content.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Most Christians spend way too much time worrying. You were meant for more than a life of worry. Find out how to get victory over worry in this lesson.   Discussion Questions: What is the most difficult sin in your life to overcome? What are you worried about lately? Why? What does God’s word say about that particular matter? What are some reasons why you should not worry? What qualities does Paul urge us to set our minds on? How could you strengthen your prayer life? Consider these thoughts and write down what comes to mind. It is a sin to worry, and it is a command not to be anxious. The way to overcome worry is not by effort of will, but by total and complete dependence on the Lord.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra  

Yesterday. One word that means so much. One word that can shackle you in despair and keep you from moving forward. Isn’t it time to move past your past? Isn’t it time to embrace your future?   No matter how dark your past may be, God’s love reaches deeper than your deepest secrets. He’s for you no matter what. Today we begin to move past the past. I hope you’re ready to step forward.   Discussion Questions:   Ask the Lord: “What are you trying to teach me right now? How can I apply the principles from this study into my life today?”   What kind of emotion do you feel when it comes to your past failures? The greatest lie we believe is that we can’t be used effectively because of our sin. God’s word is truth. Read Rom. 8:1-2; 1 John 1:7-9; 1 John 2:1-2. What’s God’s perspective on this?   Do you need to repent of sin in order to be able to move past your past? When you repent, you are agreeing with God that what you’ve been doing is wrong. But if you genuinely ask for forgiveness, you don’t have to live in a place of condemnation; instead, do what Romans 8 says, which is to set your mind on the Spirit because that’s where life and peace are (Rom. 8:6). Write down a prayer of praise to God for his forgiveness!   Consider these thoughts and write down what comes to mind. Guilt will not change you, repentance will. As long as you are not dead, your story is not over yet.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Until you understand how Jesus changes everything, you are at risk of wasting your life. This podcast will remind you what you gain when you have Jesus. Discussion Questions: How can we unleash real joy in our life in difficult seasons? What do you think it means to “put no confidence in the flesh?” What does it mean “to know the power of his resurrection”? What does it mean “to share in his suffering”? What are some ways you can do that today? Paul had one goal in life. Do you know what it was? What is your one goal for your life? What are some ways to grow your desire for a deeper knowledge of Christ?   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Ever wonder how to be a hero in the faith? In this teaching we will study two examples of heroes and learn their secret.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Everyone wants to change the world. Or did at some point. Most of us tend to give up when we realize that we can barely even change our own selves! Yet God created us to make a difference in this world. We are born in a specific time in His story for a specific purpose. He wants us to have an impact in our world.   Most of us stumble on the how. How can we impact our families, our neighbors, our culture and our world? In this week’s teaching we will learn God’s plan to maximize our impact. This is the life you’ve been waiting for.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

“What am I missing?” Have you ever asked yourself if you’ve missed the memo on living the victorious Christian life? Some days, no matter how hard I try, it simply feels as if I don’t get it. I don’t know how to live the Christian life.   If that’s you then buckle up and get ready for this week’s lesson. Paul is going to give us the secret to living the Christian life. It really doesn’t get any more practical than this, but more importantly, you’re going to walk away confident that when it comes to your Christian life, Christ has given you everything you need for victory.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

People. What is it about people? No matter how hard I try to understand them and get along with them, some days it feels like life would be smooth sailing were it not for all the people. Do you ever feel that way?   In today’s lesson we’re going to focus on unity. If there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s that you can’t stand united with someone unless you learn to love that person. In other words, this week’s lesson is about allowing God to soften our hearts towards people. Are you in?   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Do you have dreams? I know I do. When I was a kid, I used to dream of saving a life on a plane. Don’t ask me why, but it’s true. The closest I’ve come to that is handing out orange juice to a diabetic on a plane. What can I say? You take what you get. When it comes to dreams, does it surprise you that God has dreams for you? Like the loving Father that He is, God lovingly longs for you to know certain things and live a certain way. He has a future filled with hope for you. Do you believe that?   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Is it possible? Is it possible? Can you be living through the worst season of your life and still grab on to joy? Hey, it’s not only possible: it’s yours for the taking in Christ.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Why is this happening to me? Ever asked that question? I have! Whether I’m stuck in traffic or on the line with a customer service rep, it seems like life affords me plenty of opportunities to ask why. And as annoying as some days in life can be, the reality is that other days are just plain hard. It’s easy to wonder why. Why has God allowed me to go through this?   If anyone could have asked why, it was the apostle Paul. Here was this guy who had given his life to Jesus, and given his soul to others, and found himself stuck in a prison cell. In today’s lesson, we’re going to see why it never even occurred to Paul to ask why. He was too busy living pointing to Jesus. He was too busy making each moment count for the Lord. I don’t know about you, but that’s the kind of untouchable joy that my heart longs for. ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Do you ever feel frustrated with your life? Do your wonder where God is in the middle of your mess? Well, there is no book in the whole Bible like the book of Philippians that will help you find joy no matter what you’re going through. In this podcast season we will get to know the apostle Paul and his secret for joy as reflected in his writing of the letter to Philippians. This guy was unstoppable. His love for the Lord and his enthusiasm for life are contagious, but trust me, his journey wasn’t easy… So grab your headphones, settle in, and listen in. I promise this podcast will inspire, encourage, and elevate your joy meter. ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we’re talking about a tension every Christian feels—fitting into the culture around us versus surrendering fully to God. So how do we do it? How do we resist the pressure to redefine sin, truth, and love on culture’s terms? And how do we surrender to God in a way that impacts, changes, and redeems the world around us? That’s the conversation we’re diving into today.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

Godly leadership isn’t about titles or strategies—it’s about following God. In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead with a heart aligned to Him: being called by God, caring deeply for people, walking in consistent character, staying in communion with Him, and relying on His wisdom over worldly methods.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra

This week’s episode unpacks one big idea about sexuality you can’t afford to miss: there is grace for your sexual sin. Whether you’re wrestling with shame, regret, or confusion, this teaching will point you back to the hope and freedom found in Jesus. For more on the topic, check out my book: Don't Tell Anyone You're Reading This: A Christian Doctor's perspective on Sex, Shame and Other Troublesome Issues 

Do you long for success? In this week’s teaching, we’ll explore what it truly means to be successful in God’s eyes. Jesus never rebuked His disciples for wanting to be great—but He redefined greatness in a way that turns the world’s definition upside down. Discover how God measures success, why it looks so different from the culture around us, and how you can step into the kind of greatness He desires. God isn’t against ambition—He wants to accomplish great things through you.   ABOUT:Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she’s passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life’s hardest questions. When she’s not speaking or creating content, she’s providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamraFollow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra