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Impact!

By: Ellen Bintz & Clive Johnson
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 Impact! is a podcast that creates change WITH our listeners, using the power of prayer and intention to bring about positive change in our world. Each week, we explore one aspect of what it means to pray, offer healing, or send intention out into the world, and by so doing, to actually have an impact. We welcome anyone who wants to play their part in creating peace, harmony and healing in the world.Copyright Impact! Productions 2023 All rights reserved. Spirituality
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  • Christian Nationalism: Threat or Faith? A Deep Dive

    Christian Nationalism: Threat or Faith? A Deep Dive
    Nov 20 2025
    In one of a number of special episodes focused on the state and direction of the US as it approaches its 250th anniversary, this week, we explore the rise and influence of Christian Nationalism in US politics and religious life — what it is, its theological roots, and how the ideology is shaping politics, society, and even democracy itself, both in the US and beyond. We reflect upon the social consequences of the ideology for education, civil rights, and attitudes toward "the other," contrasting the movement's beliefs with the positions taken by other Christians, and their effects for minority communities, women, immigrants and many millions of Americans. As always, we consider where we might focus our intentions and prayers. Disclosure: We do take an editorial position in this episode. Intentions and prayers begin at 37 minutes 27 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary amid a time of deep difference over its future course, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Americans will have the grace to see that those with whom they may disagree are not enemies but are human beings made in God's image or have an equal right to be heard, be safe, and be free. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: ‘The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy’ by Matthew D. Taylor. On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Take-Force-Christian-Threatening/dp/1506497780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ‘The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism’ by Tim Alberta. On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X/ref=sr_1_1 A prayer for America Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aprayerforamericanow. Labyrinth Around America. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/laa/index.html Related episodes of Impact! Men Behaving Badly: Leaders Who Play The Religious Card, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s4zbu-18e6f49 Spain on Edge: Inside a Nation Deeply Polarized, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p2wbg-1947f34 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Understanding Christian Nationalism 00:02:55 Ideology and Influence 00:05:18 Patterns and Demographics 00:08:08 Political Violence and Extremism 00:09:00 Global Perspectives 00:12:04 Theological Foundations of Christian Nationalism 00:15:36 Historical Context 00:21:24 Critiques and Concerns 00:25:55 Social and Political Effects 00:32:46 Education and Christian Nationalism 00:33:06 Immigration Policies 00:34:46 Emotional and Psychological Impacts 00:36:25 The Role of Social Media 00:37:27 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/what_is_christian_nationalism https://www.missioalliance.org/christian-nationalism-what-defines-it/ https://news.wfsu.org/all-npr-news/2024-02-28/christian-nationalisms-support-is-strongest-in-rural-conservative-states https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/27/global-far-right-christian-nationalists-00063400 ‘The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism,’ Paul D. Miller, 2022, InterVarsity Press. https://www.premierchristianity.com/features/why-the-rise-of-christian-nationalism-around-the-world-is-deeply-concerning/14740.article https://canopyforum.org/2024/11/06/the-rise-of-the-christian-right-in-europe/ https://midamerica.edu/articles/41/doug-wilson-christian-nationalism-and-the-theonomic-debate https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-seven-mountains-mandate-and-how-is-it-linked-to-political-extremism-in-the-us-260034 https://www.freedomforum.org/what-is-christian-nationalism/ https://religionnews.com/2022/02/09/new-report-details-the-influence-of-christian-nationalism-on-the-insurrection/ https://www.psephizo.com/life-ministry/is-christian-nationalism-a-contradiction-in-terms/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/losing-our-religion/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/...
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  • Beautiful Bees with Karmit Even-Zur

    Beautiful Bees with Karmit Even-Zur
    Nov 12 2025
    In an inspiring episode, Clive talks to storyteller, geomancer and longtime beekeeper and bee lover Kamit Even-Zur about what honeybees may teach us about oneness and heart-led living. Karmit explains the remarkable decision making, co-operation and 'we-consciousness' shared by this extraordinary animal, with each hive acting as though one creature or superorganism in its intricate work of mutual protection, nurturing, feeding and survival. We look at what their collective working may teach us about cooperation, heart-centred communication, and selfless care. We also consider the usual conflict between the natural lives of bees and commercial beekeeping practices, and reflect upon the spiritual and practical lessons bees offer us human beings, inviting us to a deeper connection within our homes and communities and integration of some profound spiritual wisdom into our lives. Find out about Karmit's work on her website: https://www.earth-speaks.net/ Subscribe to Karmit’s newsletter: subscribe on Karmit’s webpage (bottom of the page) https://www.earth-speaks.net/ Information about Karmit's eco-mythological journeys: https://forms.gle/MBbz5GdFMJF6oeUw9 Upcoming workshops: Storytelling & Culture in N Morocco 19th-25th March https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GwdI0N0yeyzR2X5eweHAVu42hG5sFPvM/view?usp=sharing Folktales in Troubled Times, East Sussex UK, 2nd-13th March 2026 https://www.schoolofstorytelling.com/folktalesintroubledtimes Find out about 1:1 mentoring and support offered by Karmit at https://forms.gle/Wmz8jb6DhqAFgu9w5 Check in regularly with Karmit’s website for information about new events. Workshops are also fully listed on Karmit’s Spanish language site, https://karmitevenzur.es/ Mentioned in this episode: Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Honeybee-Democracy-Thomas-D-Seeley/dp/0691147213/ref=sr_1_1 The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Bee-Maurice-Maeterlinck-ebook/dp/B004TQVKKK/ref=sr_1_2 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:04 Meeting Karmit 00:04:34 The Fascinating World of Bees 00:07:40 Learning from Honeybee Democracy 00:10:32 The hive as a superorganism 00:11:47 The Role of the Queen Bee 00:15:51 Spiritual Lessons from Bees 00:18:53 Interdependence and Cooperation 00:22:07 Heart Intelligence and Communication 00:24:03 Commercial Beekeeping Challenges 00:27:59 Understanding Bees’ Needs 00:32:27 Lessons in Shared Responsibility 00:38:07 Karmit’s workshops and upcoming events Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions. Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms. Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock). Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites. Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.
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    41 mins
  • Aftermath in Alaska: Typhoon Halong's Lasting Devastation

    Aftermath in Alaska: Typhoon Halong's Lasting Devastation
    Nov 6 2025
    Today, we examine the unprecedented destruction brought last month by Typhoon Halong to Alaska's Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, reflecting on the storm's aftermath in the weeks since it made landfall. We highlight the massive crisis the displaced Indigenous communities are facing, which may prove to be truly an existential one. As always, we look at how we might empathise with those needing our prayers and intentions, and suggest where these may be specifically focused. Prayers and intentions start at 22 minutes 37 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the major devastation brought about by the recent flooding in Alaska, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that those who have lost all or most of their homes, possessions, and livelihoods as a result of Typhoon Halong will be held in light, guided to know how to move forward and opened to sources of help available to them. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:13 Personal Reflections on Loss 00:04:33 Understanding Typhoon Halong 00:12:24 Immediate Impacts on Communities 00:15:28 Disruption of Traditional Food Systems 00:19:43 Environmental and Cultural Consequences 00:21:13 Challenges of Reconstruction 00:22:37 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: http://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest/topic/alaska-and-changing-climate http://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwest/topic/storm-brewing-climate-change-and-coastal-storms-western-alaska http://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol26/iss4/art15/ES-2021-12783.pdf https://abcnews.go.com/US/glacier-lake-outburst-alaskas-mendenhall-glacier-causes-record/story?id=124610857 https://adaptalaska.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/ADAPT-YK_Strategies_FINAL_sm.pdf https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1029/2020GL087565 https://arctic.noaa.gov/report-card/report-card-2021/glacier-and-permafrost-hazards/ https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12913-024-11546-3 https://climateoffensive.com/blog/alaska-flooding-typhoon-halong-impact-preparedness https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/21/us/video/alaska-flood-home-drifts-off-foundation-vrtc https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/adff98 https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/485 https://jurnal.globalhealthsciencegroup.com/index.php/JLH/article/view/5491 https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11111-025-00493-8 https://nsidc.org/learn/parts-cryosphere/frozen-ground-permafrost/why-frozen-ground-matters https://uaf-accap.org/alaskas-changing-environment/ https://websites.umass.edu/nna-ykd/yukon-kuskokwim-delta-yk-delta/ https://www.belfercenter.org/research-analysis/permafrost-thaw-alaska-overlooked-climate-health-crisis https://www.cbsnews.com/news/alaska-storm-damage-displace-evacuees-18-months/ https://www.ecologyandsociety.org/vol25/iss1/art20/ https://www.farmers.gov/blog/fridays-on-farm-finding-solution-erosion-in-native-alaskan-community https://www.npr.org/2025/10/17/nx-s1-5577974/typhoon-halong-western-alaska-villages-damaged-yukon-kuskokwim-delta https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/why-recovery-will-be-tough-for-alaskas-villages-flooded-by-an-unusually-powerful-storm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231011202424.htm https://www.thearcticinstitute.org/permafrost-thaw-warming-world-arctic-institute-permafrost-series-fall-winter-2020/ https://www.uaf.edu/news/research-highlights-rapid-permafrost-thaw-at-point-lay-alaska.php Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls https://insighttimer.com/cliverj Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer. Our websites: www.heartfulimpact.com/ Our show website. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events. https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group. https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding. Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions. Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms. Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com. Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty ...
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