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Journey of Hope

Journey of Hope

By: Heart for Lebanon
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Summary

 Journey of Hope is a podcast giving you insights into the ministry of Heart for Lebanon. Through conversations with field and regional experts, you will gain a new perspective on what is taking place and what’s possible as we “Make Disciples”. The stories you hear will move beyond theoretical and make the ministry practical as we show you the impact God is making in Lebanon and the Middle East.Copyright Heart for Lebanon Christianity Economics Management Management & Leadership Spirituality
Episodes
  • What is Stewardship? With John Frick.

    What is Stewardship? With John Frick.
    May 9 2026
    In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s newest team member, John Frick, Senior Director of Development, for a thoughtful conversation on stewardship through the lens of Scripture and mission.What begins as a discussion about giving quickly expands into a deeper exploration of what it truly means to live as stewards of everything God has entrusted to us—time, resources, influence, and life itself. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching on loving God with all our heart, soul, and strength, John unpacks how stewardship is not limited to finances, but is instead a full-life posture of surrender and obedience.He reflects on the biblical foundation of stewardship beginning in creation, where humanity was entrusted with the care of God’s world, and how that calling continues today. From there, the conversation turns to how Western Christianity often narrows stewardship into a financial concept, while Scripture presents something far more holistic and transformative.John also shares his perspective on Heart for Lebanon, highlighting how the ministry uniquely integrates both Gospel proclamation and practical care—feeding the hungry while also making disciples, in the spirit of both Matthew 25 and Matthew 28. He describes this as a “holistic Kingdom approach,” one that reflects the way Jesus Himself ministered.Having known Heart for Lebanon’s founder Camille Melki for over a decade, John speaks to the ministry’s impact in Lebanon and why he felt called to join the team. He emphasizes that what is happening through Heart for Lebanon is far beyond human explanation—evidence of God’s hand at work as grassroots leaders are equipped, disciples are made, and communities are transformed.The episode closes with a challenge to listeners: to step into where God is already at work. As John echoes Henry Blackaby’s well-known principle, stewardship ultimately becomes about joining God in His mission and faithfully offering Him all that we have.Show NotesWhat is Biblical Stewardship?Stewardship includes far more than moneyRooted in Jesus’ command to love God fully (heart, soul, strength)Everything we have belongs to GodDiscipleship is lived through obedience, not partial surrenderA Whole-Life Understanding of StewardshipTime, talent, influence, and resources all belong to GodTithing is not the limit of obedience—it is the beginning of surrenderTrue stewardship flows from recognizing God as the owner of all thingsBiblical FoundationsCreation mandate: humanity called to steward God’s worldGenesis shows stewardship continues even after the FallJesus’ teaching: “Why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and not do what I say?”Heart for Lebanon’s Model of MinistryIntegrates physical care and Gospel proclamationReflects both Matthew 25 (compassion) and Matthew 28 (disciple-making)Built on a holistic Kingdom vision, not separated ministriesKingdom Impact in LebanonGod is raising up grassroots leadersDiscipleship happens in homes and communitiesGrowth is described as beyond human explanation—“punching above its weight”A Call to ParticipationFind where God is already at workJoin Him rather than trying to lead independentlyStewardship is ultimately about obedience and participation in God’s missionKey TakeawayStewardship is not about managing a portion of what we own—it is about surrendering all of who we are and joining God in what He is already doing.Connect & Pray With Us📧 Podcast: podcast@heartforlebanon.org🙏 Prayer Requests: prayer@heartforlebanon.org🔗 Prayer List: https://heartforlebanon.org/prayer📬 Email Updates: https://heartforlebanon.org/emailsignupFollow Heart for Lebanon🌍 Website: https://heartforlebanon.org📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartforlebanon📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartforLebanon🐦 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/HeartForLebanon#JourneyOfHope #HeartForLebanon #Stewardship #Discipleship #FaithInAction #MiddleEastMinistry
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    20 mins
  • What is Missional Leadership? With Camille Melki

    What is Missional Leadership? With Camille Melki
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s founder and CEO, Camille Melki, for an inspiring and insightful conversation on the ministry’s Mission and Leadership program—an initiative focused on raising up grassroots leaders to make disciples in their own communities.

    What began as a natural outgrowth of Heart for Lebanon’s ministry has become a powerful movement of equipping men and women who, after encountering the Gospel, are eager to share it with others. Rather than creating a traditional leadership track, the program was born from real questions being asked on the ground: How can I follow Christ faithfully? How can I disciple others? Where do I begin?

    Camille shares how the program is uniquely built from context to content—shaped by the realities of ministry in Lebanon and the surrounding region. Participants are not just trained in theory but are actively engaged in disciple-making throughout the process. Many are already leading home-based Bible studies, reaching their families, neighbors, and communities—even as they themselves are being discipled. With an initial cohort of 70 participants across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, the program follows a three-year cycle focused on biblical formation, character development, and life skills training. Today, that impact is multiplying, with dozens of home groups forming and leaders being sent out across Lebanon, the Middle East, and even globally.

    As Heart for Lebanon approaches its 20th anniversary, this episode also looks ahead to 2026—a milestone year marked by vision for expansion, deeper church partnerships, and increased discipleship efforts. The ministry is already working alongside 50 local churches, strengthening their ability to make disciples and sustain healthy, growing communities of faith. But the work is not without cost. Many of these emerging leaders come from Muslim backgrounds and face significant challenges, including persecution and rejection.

    This episode is a call to stand with them in prayer—for strength, protection, perseverance, and continued boldness in their faith. Ultimately, this conversation highlights a powerful truth: when people are equipped, empowered, and sent, the Gospel spreads far beyond the walls of any one ministry.

    Show Notes:
    • The Vision Behind Mission and Leadership Born organically from the ministry’s disciple-making efforts
    • Responding to individuals eager to share their faith
    • Focused on raising leaders within their own communities
    • A Unique Approach to Training Built from context to content, not theory alone Three-year cycle: biblical formation, character, and life skills
    • Emphasis on active, ongoing disciple-making
    • Multiplying Impact Started with 70 participants across two regions
    • Dozens of home-based Bible studies now active
    • Leaders reaching communities locally and globally
    Looking Ahead to 2026
    • Celebrating 20 years of ministry
    • Expanding partnerships with 50+ local churches
    • Launching new programs and increasing discipleship efforts
    Challenges and Prayer Needs
    • Many leaders face persecution and social rejection
    • Need for spiritual growth, resilience, and protection
    • Ongoing support through prayer and engagement
    Key Takeaways
    • Disciple-making is most powerful when it happens locally
    • Leadership grows through both training and action
    • The Gospel continues to spread through faithful, equipped individuals





    📧 Email: podcast@heartforlebanon.org
    🙏 Submit prayer requests: prayer@heartforlebanon.org
    🔗 Join the prayer list: https://heartforlebanon.org/prayer
    📬 Join the email list: https://heartforlebanon.org/emailsignup

    Follow Heart for Lebanon:
    🌍 Website: https://heartforlebanon.org
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartforlebanon
    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartforLebanon
    🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HeartForLebanon
    #JourneyOfHope #HeartForLebanon #MissionAndLeadership #Discipleship #FaithInAction #MiddleEast #ChristianPodcast #HeartForLebanon #Lebanon #Missions
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    14 mins
  • Our War Response in Lebanon with Camille Melki

    Our War Response in Lebanon with Camille Melki
    Apr 11 2026
    In this episode of Journey of Hope, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon’s founder and CEO, Camille Melki, for a sobering and urgent conversation on the current war unfolding in Lebanon and the wider Middle East. As conflict escalates, Camille provides a firsthand update on the devastating reality on the ground. Since early March, tens of thousands of airstrikes have struck Lebanon, displacing over 1.2 million people and claiming the lives of more than 1,400 individuals. With the potential for hundreds of thousands more to be displaced, nearly a quarter of the country’s population is now on the run—many for the second or third time in just a few years.

    The conversation explores not only the scale of the humanitarian crisis, but also the growing exhaustion among the Lebanese people. Camille explains that while tensions exist, the overwhelming sentiment across communities is one of fatigue and frustration, as repeated conflicts continue to devastate the nation and its people. Amid this turmoil, Heart for Lebanon has mobilized rapidly, drawing on years of experience responding to crises. From distributing emergency supplies like food, mattresses, and hygiene kits to expanding their outreach to thousands of newly displaced families, the ministry is now serving more than 45,000 individuals—well beyond its normal capacity.

    But beyond physical aid, this episode highlights something deeper: a growing spiritual openness. As families witness the unwavering presence and sacrificial love of the ministry’s team—many of whom are serving in their own affected communities—questions about faith are emerging in ways never seen before. People are asking, “Who is Jesus?” and seeking hope in the midst of despair. Camille shares how relational ministry remains at the heart of their work—serving all people regardless of background, while boldly and compassionately sharing the love of Christ. In regions where access to the Gospel has historically been limited, new faith communities are forming, and lives are being transformed.

    This episode is both a powerful update and a call to action—inviting listeners to pray, engage, and stand alongside those bringing hope in the most difficult circumstances.

    Show Notes:

    The Crisis in Lebanon
    • Over 1.2 million people internally displaced, with numbers expected to rise
    • More than 15,000 airstrikes and over 1,400 lives lost
    • Many families displaced multiple times within a few years
    A Nation Under Strain
    • Widespread exhaustion and frustration among the population
    • Economic hardship intensifying an already fragile situation
    • Communities facing fear, uncertainty, and shifting demographics
    Heart for Lebanon’s Response
    • Immediate mobilization following the outbreak of conflict
    • Distribution of essential supplies and expansion of operations
    • Now serving over 45,000 individuals across the country
    Faith in the Midst of Crisis
    • Increasing openness to spiritual conversations
    • Questions about Jesus emerging among those being served
    • Ongoing discipleship and formation of new faith communities
    A Call to Prayer and Action
    • Pray for protection, wisdom, and endurance for the team
    • Support efforts to reach displaced families
    • Engage with the ministry and stay connected through updates
    Key Takeaways
    • Crisis often opens hearts to deeper questions about faith and hope
    • Compassionate, consistent presence builds trust and impact
    • True hope is found not only in relief, but in the message of Christ
    📧 Email us: podcast@heartforlebanon.org🙏
    Submit prayer requests: prayer@heartforlebanon.org
    🔗 Join our prayer list: https://heartforlebanon.org/prayer
    📬 Join our email list: https://heartforlebanon.org/emailsignup

    Follow Heart for Lebanon:
    🌍 Website: https://heartforlebanon.org
    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartforlebanon
    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeartforLebanon
    🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HeartForLebanon
    #JourneyOfHope #HeartForLebanon #Lebanon #MiddleEast #WarResponse #FaithInCrisis #Hope #ChristianPodcast
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    21 mins
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