The Passionate Pastor Podcast
A practicing physician, and ordained Minister, shares his spiritual reflections.
Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD
Show overview
The Passionate Pastor Podcast launched in 2023 and has put out 64 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 6 min and 29 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.7 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Hesham A. Hassaballa, MD.
From the publisher
I am very passionate when I give a Friday Sermon. I always have been, and I can't help it. In fact, when many people hear it is me giving the sermon, they say: "Oh...it is the 'Imam Al 'Asabee," or the "Passionate Pastor" in Arabic. So, that's what I've decided to call my podcast: "The Passionate Pastor." This podcast will archive all the Friday Sermons I give on a regular basis. I pray you enjoy and derive benefit from them. Read more of Dr. Hassaballa's writings at www.godfaithpen.com drhassaballa.substack.com
Latest Episodes
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Some Lessons From The Battle Of Uhud
In this latest Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the Battle of Uhud and some important lessons for our lives today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
If God Does It All, What About Me?
Dr. Hassaballa discusses the Battle of Badr and the lessons we can learn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
“Where Are You Going?”
The Qur’an asks very powerful rhetorical questions, and Dr. Hassaballa reflects on one them them.Verse: https://quran.com/81/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Reflections On The Name “Allah”
Beginning a series on the reflections on the 99 Names of Allah This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
An Arabic Reflection on the Beginning of Ayat-ul-Kursi
هذه أول خاطره للدكتور هشام حسب الله باللغة العربية، يتأمل على بداية آية الكرسي ومعنى الإيمان باللهIn this first in a series of brief reflections in other languages, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on the meaning of the beginning of verse 255 in Chapter 2 of the Qur’an.Quran verse link: https://quran.com/2/255 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Independence From God?
In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects upon the recent Independence Day celebrations and whether that translates into independence from God.Qur’anic verse reference: https://quran.com/96/6 and https://quran.com/96/7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Seerah Part 4
Dr. Hassaballa continues going over Martin Lings' Seerah, ending at Chapter 28. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Every Day He Is Upon A Task
Many times, we say we are “too busy” to do the things God asks of us. What if God said that to us? In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on this disastrous situation.Qur’an verse: https://quran.com/55/29 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Prophet Abraham (S) As Father
In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on Prophet Abraham as a father, given that Eid al Adha was on the same day as Father's Day. Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/14/39 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Of Eid and Father's Day
This year, Eid ul Adha and Father's Day are on the same day. This makes us reflect on the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) as a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Seeing God In The Cicadapocolypse
In the sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses his personal disgust with cicadas, and the opportunity they provide to glorify God.Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/23/14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Should We Spend Millions on Longevity?
In this reflection, Dr. Hassaballa wonders whether we, as believers, should spend millions on longevity, as some very wealthy people do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
God Wills It
In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the verse in the Qur'an where Allah (swt) addresses Jesus Christ (as). Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/5/110 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Seerah Part 3
Dr. Hassaballa continues on in the Seerah of the Messenger (S), going over Chapters 15-21 of Martin Lings' book. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
"We Shall Show Them Our Signs Upon The Horizons..."
In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how the marvels of the Cosmos point to the truth that this Universe must have a Creator.Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/41/53 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
The True Meaning of Insha'Allah
Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 23-24 of Surah Kahf, and the true meaning of the phrase "inshā’Allah."Qur'an link: https://quran.com/18/23 and https://quran.com/18/24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Beware the Enviers
In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how some people, just like Satan before them, like to bring you down out of jealousy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
The Safety of God's Path
In his latest sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 1-2 of Surah Taha and their implications.Qur'an link: https://quran.com/taha This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Ramadan Resolutions After Eid
In this special Eid-ul-Fitr edition of the Passionate Pastor, Dr. Hassaballa encourages himself and everyone else to resolve to be better versions of themselves in the months and years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
Created For Mercy
In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the verse in Surah Hud, verse 119, and its implications. It also ties in perfectly with the fast of Ramadan.Qur'anic verse link: https://quran.com/11/119 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com