Episodes

  • When Mountains Fall: Afghanistan & Darfur's Twin Disasters

    When Mountains Fall: Afghanistan & Darfur's Twin Disasters
    Sep 11 2025
    This week we take stock of the devastating August 31st landslides and earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan and Darfur, both of which are believed to have left thousands dead, displaced and cut off from aid. In two of the world's most troubled regions blighted by oppression, civil war and famine, we reflect upon the added scale of loss, frustrated by blocked access and often limited presence of international aid. As always, we look at where our prayers and intentions might be most needed now. Intentions and prayers start at 13 minutes 24 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we remember the unfolding humanitarian disasters in two of the world’s most troubled regions, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that survivors of the August 31st natural disasters in Afghanistan and Darfur who have lost loved ones, their homes, livestock, and possessions, will be supported through their grief, and given assistance to find shelter and essential provisions for their survival and wellbeing. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in or relevant to this episode: Global Healing Response: Earthquakes https://globalhealingresponse.com/response-2023-february-earthquake-syria-turkey/ You can pledge support for Afghanistan at: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies: https://www.ifrc.org/emergency/afghanistan-earthquake-2025Christian Aid Afghanistan Earthquake Appeal: https://www.ifrc.org/emergency/afghanistan-earthquake-2025 https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/afghanistan-earthquake-appealUNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/donate-and-help-protect-children-in-afghanistan/Save the Children: https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/donate/single/donation-single-00139Islamic Relief: https://islamic-relief.org/appeals/afghanistan-earthquake-appeal/ You can pledge support for Darfur at: UNICEF https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/The British Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: https://www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do/international/sudanSave the Children and the International Rescue Committee: https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-helpWorld Vision: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/951922279Project HOPE: https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/530242962ShelterBox: https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/sudan/sudan-response/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:59 Reflecting on 9/11 and Global Healing 00:03:21 What we know about the Recent Disasters: Afghanistan and Darfur 00:07:02 Assistance Needed for Victims 00:10:15 Challenges in Delivering Aid 00:13:24 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://abc7.com/post/afghanistan-news-death-toll-afghan-earthquake-jumps-2200-aid-agencies-plead-funds/17743494/ https://amu.tv/106901/ https://apnews.com/article/darfur-bodies-landslide-victims-rain-ab72217ad461f268e01b4b4488378f13 https://cafod.org.uk/news/emergencies-news/afghanistan-crisis https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/news/sudan-crisis-eu-provides-vital-aid-people-displaced-chad-and-darfur-2025-07-08_en https://disasterphilanthropy.org/blog/earthquakes-in-afghanistan-and-a-landslide-in-sudan/ https://en.majalla.com/node/327206/politics/afghan-quake-victims-sympathy-came-faster-help https://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250428/0ed9b653ddf940acbc4662409b9b83e0/c.html https://humanappeal.org.uk/news/2025/09/human-appeal-launches-afghanistan-emergency-response-to-aid-17-500-earthquake-survivors https://humanitarianaction.info/plan/1220/document/sudan-humanitarian-needs-and-response-plan-2025/article/12-analysis-shocks-risks-and-humanitarian-needs https://liberties.aljazeera.com/en/landslide-in-sudans-marra-mountains-claims-over-1000-lives/ https://msf-crash.org/en/war-and-humanitarianism/humanitarian-dilemmas-darfur https://msf.org.uk/article/sudan-msf-report-reveals-stark-lack-assistance-south-darfur https://natcen.ac.uk/publications/humanitarian-diplomacy-sudan-crisis-insights-outside-formal-humanitarian-architecture https://news.sky.com/story/afghanistan-earthquake-latest-more-than-800-killed-un-official-warns-of-perfect-storm-after-villages-destroyed-13422844 https://news.sky.com/story/taliban-reports-sharp-rise-in-death-toll-following-earthquake-in-eastern-afghanistan-as-aid-agencies-issue-warning-13424914 https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/07/1165340 https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165757 https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165758 https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165766 https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165777 https://press.un.org/en/2025/db250904.doc.htm https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistan-earthquake-who-situation-report-no-4-4-september-2025 https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-crisis-regional-response-situation-update-june-2025 https://shelterbox.org/blog/...
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    19 mins
  • Multiverses, Parallel Universes & Intention: Can What We Will For Span Other Worlds?

    Multiverses, Parallel Universes & Intention: Can What We Will For Span Other Worlds?
    Sep 4 2025
    This episode goes beyond the sci-fi, to look into scientific ideas about parallel universes and the multiverse — from the quantum many-worlds to cosmic inflation and string theory, and more. We explore how those concepts intersect with entanglement, non-locality, and the practice of collective intention. Intriguingly, we ponder the implications for sending intentions, not just within the universe we know, but into realms that we don't. Along the way, we reflect on how physics theories and sending intention may connect, not to mention the implications for each of us on our spiritual journeys. Sounding all too much like fantasy and mystery? Listen in–you may discover some fascinating ideas to ponder! Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we’ve focused on a theoretical topic, we’re not offering a number of suggested topics for our intentions and prayers. Instead, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that both ourselves and physicists will continue to be open minded to theories that are strange and currently unprovable, inspiring curiosity and exploration not just for what can be proved, but for the possible and the mysterious. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: ‘The Allure of the Multiverse: Extra Dimensions, Other Worlds, and Parallel Universes,’ Paul Halpern, Basic books 2024. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Allure-Multiverse-Dimensions-Parallel-Universes/dp/154160217X/ref=sr_1_1 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 Exploring Parallel Universes 00:02:22 Quantum Physics and Multiverses 00:03:44 Sci-Fi Meets Science 00:05:53 Theories of Existence 00:09:53 Cosmic Inflation Explained 00:11:15 The Nature of Multiverses 00:15:23 Classifying Multiverse Levels 00:17:34 Evidence and Speculation 00:19:35 The Philosophical Perspective 00:22:44 Non-Locality and Intention 00:26:58 Holding Intention Sources referenced in this episode: ‘We Might Live in a Multiverse,’ Sarah Scoles in Scientific American Special Edition, Spring/Summer 2025: Into the Quantum Realm, pp 86-87. http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-multiverse-hypothesis-are-there.html http://backreaction.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-trouble-with-many-worlds.html http://www.ou.edu/news/articles/2025/may/the-hidden-physics-behind-dark-matter-and-the-multiverse.html https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/david-wallace-many-worlds-theory-of-quantum-mechanics/ https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/347/3/921/1021585 https://arxiv.org/abs/1111.4128 https://arxiv.org/html/2405.06924v1 https://arxiv.org/pdf/1207.5396.pdf https://blog.apaonline.org/2025/03/13/the-multiverse-may-not-remove-the-need-for-a-personal-creator/ https://blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk/the-science-of-the-multiverse/ https://editverse.com/multiverse-meta-analysis-2025-parallel-reality-research-synthesis-methods/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Many-worlds_interpretation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiverse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_universes_in_fiction https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_universes_in_fiction https://evolutionnews.org/2025/04/is-the-multiverse-real/ https://johnhorgan.org/cross-check/multiverses-are-pseudoscientific-bullshit https://momadvice.com/post/books-about-parallel-universes https://momadvice.com/post/books-about-parallel-universes https://philarchive.org/archive/CARBFN https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/qm-manyworlds/ https://selfawarepatterns.com/2020/09/20/david-deutschs-version-of-many-worlds/ https://theoxfordblue.co.uk/quantum-entanglement-speak-the-universe-listens/ https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/12/16/googles-quantum-chip-sparks-debate-on-multiverse-theory/ https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/the-many-worlds-theory/ https://van.physics.illinois.edu/ask/listing/42806 https://www.astronomy.com/science/is-the-multiverse-theory-science-fiction-or-science-fact/ https://www.bristol.ac.uk/physics/news/2025/how-a-quantum-innovation-may-quash-the-idea-of-the-multiverse.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/chadorzel/2016/05/09/how-quantum-entanglement-can-help-you-understand-many-worlds/ https://www.monstercomplex.com/blog/multiverse-stories-fun-examples-of-fiction-with-parallel-universes https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/blog/announcing-our-2025-impact-report https://www.myscience.org/news/2025/new_theory_to_understand_the_origins_of_the_universe-2025-ub https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/what-is-the-multiverse https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26234971-300-we-are-closer-than-ever-to-finally-proving-the-multiverse-exists/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg26435252-200-how-a-quantum-innovation-may-quash-the-idea-of-the-multiverse/ https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/news/new-theory-challenges-how-our-universe-was-born https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPhysics/comments/16id3db/...
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    29 mins
  • Spain on Edge: Inside a Nation Deeply Polarized

    Spain on Edge: Inside a Nation Deeply Polarized
    Aug 28 2025
    This week we take a deep dive into Spain's growing political and social polarization, exploring reasons for widespread discomfort since the 2023 general election, corruption scandals, the rise of Vox, regional independence movements, and the historical roots that are fuelling distrust and division. As always, we offer intentions and prayers to hold — calling for tolerance, truthfulness from political actors, fair and transparent institutions, compassionate social discourse, and responsible media, among other suggested areas for attention. Prayers and intentions start at 17 minutes 35 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as political and social polarisation in Spain intensifies to a point rarely seen since the time of the country’s Civil War of the 1930’s, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that the hearts and minds of all Spaniards will be moved to ease the bitter, emotionally charged differences that are fuelling angry dialogue, protest and the risk of civil disobedience in Spain. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: Our episode on polarisation in society, ‘Unmasking the Global Authenticity Crisis,’ can be heard at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/unmasking-the-global-authenticity-crisis/. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:40 The Polarization of Spain 00:05:26 Historical Context 00:12:26 Regional Identities and Their Impact 00:17:35 Intentions for Healing Sources referenced in this episode: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2020/07/30/who-are-vox-and-who-are-their-voters/ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2023/08/14/why-spains-democratic-transition-continues-to-shape-its-politics/ https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/what/civil-protection/national-disaster-management-system/spain_en https://ecipe.org/blog/spain-split-and-talk-quantifying-regional-independence/ https://egrove.olemiss.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3610&context=hon_thesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_independence_movement https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_and_regional_identity_in_Spain https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vox_(political_party) https://encompass-europe.com/comment/political-trust-in-the-european-social-survey https://feps-europe.eu/left-contemporary-spain/ https://freedomhouse.org/country/spain/freedom-world/2024 https://freedomhouse.org/country/spain/freedom-world/2025 https://latinoamerica21.com/en/spain-a-fragile-minority-government-increases-polarization/ https://politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/why-spanish-politics-is-becoming-more-polarised/ https://rals.scu.ac.ir/article_15184_1c67c371b608da01bfc03442e4cbed23.pdf https://research.library.fordham.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1072&context=international_senior https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2025/spain https://scholarworks.seattleu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1008&context=intl-std-theses https://theconversation.com/how-spains-voters-and-political-systems-have-kept-the-far-right-out-of-power-for-now-249743 https://theconversation.com/passion-and-pain-why-secessionist-movements-rarely-succeed-85097 https://theloop.ecpr.eu/spains-electoral-maze-winners-trends-and-the-road-ahead/ https://warontherocks.com/2017/10/what-political-science-tells-us-about-the-risk-of-civil-war-in-spain/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/trust-in-government-by-country https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/8/tens-of-thousands-take-part-in-anti-government-protest-in-madrid https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/books/demographic-shifts-in-spain-call-for-reinvigorated-reforms/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46422036 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-47937031 https://www.centracs.es/revista/article/download/117/159 https://www.centracs.es/revista/article/download/117/159 https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP84S00555R000200020003-7.pdf https://www.economist.com/europe/2025/07/26/pedro-sanchez-is-fighting-for-his-political-life https://www.edelman.com/trust/2025/trust-barometer https://www.eppgroup.eu/what-we-do/with-eu-countries/spain/catalan-independence-is-a-threat https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2025/767186/EPRS_IDA(2025)767186_EN.pdf https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/divided-spain/ https://www.gwi-boell.de/en/2020/06/26/rise-vox https://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/activism-solidarity/navigating-the-catalan-crisis-independence-in-context/ https://www.kew.org.pl/en/2024/11/02/post-election-spain-persistent-polarization-and-political-turmoil/ https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/presidente/news/Paginas/2025/20250728-political-year-assessment.aspx https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/government-at-a-glance-2025-country-notes_da3361e1-en/spain_57f4ebd0-en.html https://www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentaries/...
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    22 mins
  • Roots of the Rift: Ukraine, Russia and the History of Identity and Territory

    Roots of the Rift: Ukraine, Russia and the History of Identity and Territory
    Aug 21 2025
    This episode takes a clear-eyed deep dive into the complex history behind modern Ukraine’s borders—from the national cradle of Kievan Rus' claimed by three modern-day states, Viking invasions and imperial shifts to Soviet-era decisions—examining how competing historical narratives have shaped both Russia and Ukraine’s territorial claims and international responses. With negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine possibly imminent, we explore likely demands, legal and political obstacles, and look at where we might focus intentions and prayers to support what will likely be a very sensitive and difficult area for either side to reach compromise over. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as the prospect for negotiating a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine edges closer, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will for wisdom for the facilitators of any forthcoming peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine, to be sensitive to the personalities and motivations of those present, while steering a course that may allow open and respectful discussion. Please join us in holding this. Prayers and intentions start at 26 minutes 40 seconds. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Recent Developments in Ukraine 00:03:41 Understanding Ukraine’s Complex History 00:09:11 The Breakup of the USSR 00:14:14 Russia’s Claim to Ukrainian Territory 00:17:55 Russia’s Territorial Demands in Negotiations 00:26:40 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/66181 https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lseih/2020/07/01/there-is-no-ukraine-fact-checking-the-kremlins-version-of-ukrainian-history/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ukraine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Historical_Unity_of_Russians_and_Ukrainians https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-Soviet_transition_in_Ukraine https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia%E2%80%93Ukraine_relations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-Ukrainian_War https://guides.lib.uconn.edu/ukraine/pre1914 https://kyivindependent.com/how-russia-steals-and-rewrites-ukrainian-history-to-justify-its-claims-in-ukraine/ https://kyivindependent.com/kyivan-rus-then-and-now/ https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-says-he-will-discuss-territory-with-putin-as-ukraine-signals-readiness-for-unconditional-peace-talks-with-russia/ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2025/03/finding-insights-in-history-for-war-in-ukraine/ https://news.sky.com/story/trump-zelenskyy-putin-ukraine-latest-live-updates-12541713 https://news.sky.com/story/vladimir-putin-demands-key-parts-of-ukraine-in-exchange-for-peace-13413322 https://opir.weareukraine.info/ukrainian-statehood-in-1917-1921/ https://ppr.lse.ac.uk/articles/10.31389/lseppr.86 https://research.kent.ac.uk/emcentraleu/ukraine-chronology/ https://revistas.ucm.es/index.php/GEOP/article/download/96493/4564456569584/4564456721219 https://theconversation.com/how-moscow-has-long-used-the-historic-kyivan-rus-state-to-justify-expansionism-178092 https://theconversation.com/trump-putin-summit-veteran-diplomat-explains-why-putting-peace-deal-before-ceasefire-wouldnt-end-russia-ukraine-war-263314 https://ukraineworld.org/en/articles/basics/ukraines-statehood-formation https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-16-2025 https://visitukraine.today/de/blog/1850/russias-crimes-with-a-thousand-year-history-how-muscovy-tried-to-appropriate-kyivan-rus https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/19/trump-proposes-putin-zelenskyy-summit-in-push-to-end-ukraine-war https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Russia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia https://daily.jstor.org/the-birth-of-the-soviet-union-and-the-death-of-the-russian-revolution/ https://www.britannica.com/place/Russia https://www.britannica.com/place/Russia/History https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0q964851po https://www.britannica.com/summary/Ukraine https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/ukraine-conflict-crossroads-europe-and-russia https://www.chathamhouse.org/2022/08/russias-longstanding-problem-ukraines-borders https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-putin-zelensky-ukraine-news-08-17-25 https://www.csis.org/analysis/russias-war-ukraine-identity-history-and-conflict https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-war-which-possible-territorial-concessions-are-under-debate/a-73630386 https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/01/29/a-short-history-of-russia-and-ukraine https://www.ispionline.it/en/publication/borders-in-the-post-soviet-region-unfinished-business-190265 https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/russia-and-ukraine-the-tangled-history-that-connects-and-divides-them https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/would-ceding-territory-to-russia-actually-bring-lasting-peace-to-ukraine-experts-weigh-in https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/08/19/7526808/...
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    31 mins
  • Celebrating a Century: Impact! Turns 100!

    Celebrating a Century: Impact! Turns 100!
    Aug 14 2025
    Welcome to a landmark episode as we celebrate the 100th edition of Impact! Reflecting on our journey, we discuss the evolution of the show from its inception in November 2023 amidst global crises to offer a beacon of hope and change. Join us as we reminisce over memorable episodes, remarkable guests, and significant themes we've covered, often opening our hearts and minds to happenings in our world that we know little about. We talk about what's excited, surprised and challenged us, give thanks for many intentions answered, and look forward to where our next 100 episodes or more may take us. Come celebrate with us! Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we mark our 100th edition, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that in future episodes we will continue to be inspired to bring attention to, and hold intentions for, matters that are for the highest good, for our world, and for specific people, places, nature and needs. Please join us in holding this. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:12 Celebrating Our 100th Edition 00:03:21 Reflecting on Our Journey 00:05:44 Why We Started This Podcast 00:10:45 Understanding Intention 00:13:45 Surprises and Inspirations 00:16:22 Memorable Episodes 00:19:26 What to Celebrate 00:22:29 Upcoming Events and Topics 00:30:12 Looking to the Future 00:30:48 Intention for this week Mentioned in this episode: Ellen’s workshop on Zoom, 21 August, ‘Beyond Politics.’ The workshop is FREE, but you’ll need to register to get the link at: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/walk-with-us Access and listen to all previous episodes of Impact! at https://www.heartfulimpact.com/. Share with us what you’d like to see more or less of by contacting us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078658806473906. Global Healing Response. https://globalhealingresponse.com/ The Intention Experiment by Lynne McTaggart. https://www.amazon.com/Intention-Experiment-Using-Thoughts-Change/dp/0743276965/ref=sr_1_1 The Power of Eight by Lynne McTaggart. https://www.amazon.com/Power-Eight-Harnessing-Miraculous-Energies/dp/1501115553/ref=sr_1_1 The Telepathy Tapes podcast series. https://thetelepathytapes.com/podcast HeartMath Institute research. https://www.heartmath.org/research/ 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://...
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  • Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Voices of Resilience and Hope

    Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Voices of Resilience and Hope
    Aug 6 2025
    In a sobering reflection some 80 years after the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we hear harrowing survivor testimonies and explore the long-lasting effects on human life that resulted that continue to resonate today. Join us as we remember the devastation, honour the strength and resilience of the Hibakusha, and reflect on the implications of nuclear warfare for today's world. Through personal stories and historical reflection, this episode offers a poignant reminder of the importance of remembrance, intention, and the collective hope for a nuclear-free future. As always, we invite you to join us to hold intentions and in prayer, and share with us in a moment of silence in memory of the many victims of two days in history that still have profound effects for tens of thousands of people today. Intentions and prayers start at 16 minutes. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we hold space for the memories of the world’s only nuclear attacks, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all world leaders will be moved by memories of the horrific devastation and pain inflicted on human beings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 to resolve to never deploy nuclear weapons in military conflict. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:45 Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki 00:06:27 Survivor Testimonies 00:09:07 Lasting Effects of the Bombings 00:11:37 The Risk of Forgetting 00:13:59 Lessons for Today 00:16:00 Intentions and Prayers 00:20:46 The Importance of Memorials 00:22:44 Connecting and Closing Remarks Sources referenced in this episode: https://apnews.com/article/japan-hiroshima-nagasaki-atomic-bombing-survivor-96e9ea74eb27923f41db9f8943939341 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_bombings_of_Hiroshima_and_Nagasaki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_nuclear_explosions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibakusha https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manhattan_Project https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operations_Order_No._35 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terumi_Tanaka https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/A-Bomb_Dome https://ipb.org/events/the-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-bombings-lessons-after-80-years-pana/ https://k1project.columbia.edu/news/hiroshima-and-nagasaki https://news.sky.com/story/this-man-survived-hiroshima-and-he-has-a-stark-warning-for-us-all-13407417 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3907953/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/6/japans-hiroshima-marks-80-years-since-us-atomic-bombing https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2v58qrjq0o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crg5lyd25jno https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c3dpk8gd1kdo https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/33733410 https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2025/hiroshima-and-nagasaki-humanitys-first-encounter-with-the-bomb https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/08/eighty-years-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-world-should-not-forget-devastation-wrought-nuclear https://www.chathamhouse.org/publications/the-world-today/2025-06/atomic-bombing-japan-nothing-can-ever-be-same-again https://www.dw.com/en/japan-passing-on-the-pain-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/a-73534584 https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/08/06/eighty-years-on-hiroshima-and-nagasaki-survivors-are-still-calling-for-peace https://www.hiroshimapeacemedia.jp/hiroshima-koku/en/exploration/index_20071022.html https://www.historyhit.com/what-were-the-long-term-effects-of-the-bombings-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/ https://www.icanw.org/hiroshima_and_nagasaki_bombings https://www.icrc.org/en/statement/80-years-atomic-bomb-hiroshima-nagasaki-call-eliminate-nuclear-weapons https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/japan/hiroshima-anniversary-nagasaki-japan-atomic-bombings-b2802139.html https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-atomic-bombs-that-ended-the-second-world-war https://www.kanpai-japan.com/miyajima https://www.nationalacademies.org/news/2024/07/what-weve-learned-from-survivors-of-the-atomic-bombs https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/80-years-later-hiroshima-bombing-survivors-warn-new-nuclear-warfare-rcna220177 https://www.nps.gov/mapr/learn/historyculture/atomic-bomb-survivors.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/world/asia/hiroshima-nagasaki-japan-nuclear-photos.html https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/07/28/80-years-later-americans-have-mixed-views-on-whether-use-of-atomic-bombs-on-hiroshima-nagasaki-was-justified/ https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/05/hiroshima-marks-80-years-since-atomic-bombing-00495023 https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/peace80-en/ https://www.reuters.com/world/atomic-bombings-hiroshima-nagasaki-2025-08-05/ https://www.reuters.com/world/hiroshima-warns-against-nuclear-weapons-it-marks-80-years-since-a-bomb-2025-08-06/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/...
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  • When the Earth Shakes: Giving Thanks in the Aftermath of the Kamchatka Quake

    When the Earth Shakes: Giving Thanks in the Aftermath of the Kamchatka Quake
    Jul 31 2025
    This week, we give thanks for the remarkably limited life-threatening harm that appears to have resulted from the massive earthquake that struck off Russia's Kamchatka coast earlier this week. Recorded at a magnitude of 8.8, this ranks among the most powerful quakes in history, sending tsunami alerts right around the Pacific. Despite its strength, the earthquake resulted in minimal human casualties, a miraculous outcome that prompts discussions on nature's cause-and-effect power and the role of human intention in global events. We discuss the immediate aftermath, consider how communities are coping with the after effects, and explore where our focused intentions and prayers may now be needed. Prayers and intentions start at 14 minutes 20 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka coast, we suggest holding as our main intention: We give thanks for the protection of life in the wake of the Kamchatka earthquake. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:08 The Earthquake’s Aftermath 00:02:35 Understanding Energy Reactions 00:03:32 Nature’s Warnings 00:08:03 Tsunami Impact and Evacuations 00:12:49 Focus on Recovery Efforts 00:14:20 Intentions for Healing 00:16:22 Gratitude in the Wake of Disaster Sources referenced in this episode: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000qdyl https://earthquakelist.org/news/2025/07/30/m5-1-earthquake-russia-1134033/ https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/russia-japan-tsunami-earthquake-hnk-intl-07-30-25 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Kamchatka_Peninsula_earthquake https://meduza.io/en/feature/2025/07/30/an-extraordinary-event https://news.sky.com/story/tsunami-warnings-latest-japan-hawaii-and-alaska-on-alert-after-powerful-8-8-magnitude-earthquake-off-russias-far-east-coast-13403800 https://northcottglobalsolutions.com/emergency-medical-response/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7205372/ https://theconversation.com/kamchatka-earthquake-is-among-top-10-strongest-ever-recorded-heres-what-they-have-in-common-262223 https://thedoctor.bma.org.uk/articles/life-at-work/intensive-cares-a-specialty-in-need-of-rescue/ https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/long-read/new-heights-hems-critical-care https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/7/30/tsunami-alerts-issued-after-magnitude-earthquake-8-0-off-russia https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/7/30/live-tsunami-warning-after-magnitude-8-6-earthquake-off-russian-east-coast https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzmkjjj03o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c987dwrdl0zo https://www.cbsnews.com/news/russia-earthquake-kamchatka-peninsula-japan-tsunami-advisory/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tsunami-wave-hawaii-8-8-earthquake-russia/ https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/30/magnitude-8point6-earthquake-strikes-off-russias-kamchatka-sparks-tsunami-warnings-usgs-says.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/29/asia/russia-earthquake-intl-hnk https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/russia-japan-tsunami-earthquake-hnk-intl-07-30-25 https://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/a-magnitude-88-earthquake-struck-eastern-russia-tsunami-warning-in-alaska https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2025/07/30/powerful-earthquake-off-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-triggers-tsunami-across-the-pacific/ https://www.france24.com/en/environment/20250730-massive-earthquake-off-russian-coast-sparks-tsunami-warnings-across-pacific https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/30/japan/kamchatka-earthquake-tsunami-advisory/ https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/earthquakes/russia-earthquake-magnitude-8-8-megaquake-hits-kamchatka-generating-tsunamis-across-the-pacific https://www.newsweek.com/tsunami-warning-us-japan-earthquake-russia-live-updates-2106116 https://www.rescue.org/article/IRC-responds-to-emergencies https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/huge-quake-rocks-russias-far-east-triggering-tsunami-warnings-around-pacific-2025-07-30/ https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/magnitude-86-earthquake-strikes-off-russias-kamchatka-sparks-tsunami-warnings-2025-07-29/ https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/massive-russian-earthquake-struck-megathrust-fault-2025-07-30/ https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/powerful-quake-russias-far-east-causes-tsunami-japan-hawaii-order-evacuations-2025-07-30/ https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/07/30/kamchatka-capital-declares-state-of-emergency-as-earthquake-aftershock-threat-looms-a90023 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/07/29/magnitude-8-7-earthquake-russia-tsunami-alert/85432493007/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/30/strongest-tsunami-earthquake-records-russia/ Join us in person for intention holding: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom...
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  • Meeting Mary Magdalene with Kathleen McGowan: A Journey of Rediscovery and Empowerment

    Meeting Mary Magdalene with Kathleen McGowan: A Journey of Rediscovery and Empowerment
    Jul 22 2025

    Mary Magdalene Feast Day is celebrated each year on 22 July. To mark this event, Ellen talks to Mary Magdalene expert Kathleen McGowan to understand why Mary’s example and role is so important in Christianity, if hers is a story of profound understanding, courage and perseverance that’s been completely misrepresented and suppressed for much of the Common Era. Along with a suppression of Mary’s intended role as a successor to Jesus and being a “tower” among the disciples by a controlling patriarchy, Kathleen explains how women have been disenfranchised from having a supreme role model who speaks to equal partnership in Christian teaching and leadership.

    Kathleen describes her remarkable journey of discovering Mary, which led her on a meticulous exploration of what is known about her spanning several decades. She offers her thoughts on what Mary might intend for our world today, which we offer as suggestions for contemplation and action.

    Kathleen is author of several books about Mary, including The Magdaline Trilogy. Find out more on her Amazon author’s page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathleen-McGowan/author/B001JS3TKA.

    Visit Kathleen’s website to find out more about her work, her writings and her forthcoming “deep dive” training: https://www.kathleenmcgowan.com/.

    Listen to the Sistership Circle's podcast Brave Women interview with Kathleen, ‘Kathleen McGowan on The Magdalene Line Trilogy,’ at https://youtu.be/doPNJAcaBGI.

    Suggested Intention Focus for this week

    This week, as we reflect upon what Mary might will for our world today, we suggest holding as our main intention:

    We will that Mary’s model of compassionate leadership will become widely known and move the hearts of those in all positions of leadership who hear to follow her example.

    Please join us in holding this.

    Chapter markers:

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:00:41 Kathleen’s Journey

    00:05:20 The Power of Mary Magdalene

    00:07:52 Mary Magdalene’s Legacy in France

    00:14:28 The Resurgence of Magdalene Energy

    00:17:14 30 Years of Understanding Mary

    00:19:42 The Sovereignty of Mary Magdalene

    00:26:48 Training: Learn About Mary

    00:36:16 Lessons from Mary Magdalene for Today

    00:41:14 Intention Focus

    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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