Impact Nations Podcast

In the first part of this two hour interview, Mike shares his testimony and challenges us to move beyond our perceived limitations.If you listen carefully, you'll understand why we nearly titled this episode Your Toilet is Like a Hotel.After listening to this, you will probably decide that you must try ministering to the poor with Mike. Well, you can! We're going to be with him during our Journey of Compassion to Kenya, October 13-25. It's not too late to register. To learn more, visit: www.impactnations.com/kenya

In this episode, we interview Impact Nations' founder and president, Steve Stewart.Steve delves into his testimony and prayer life. Tim and Steve also discuss the founding of Impact Nations and Journeys of Compassion.Today's episode is brought to you by our Journeys of Compassion to Kenya (October 13-25) and Nepal (November 17-29).In his discussion of Prayer, Steve references several writings which influence his life. Below are links to each of them.Brother Lawrence- Practicing the Presence Jeanne Guyon- Experiencing the Depths of Christ Julian of Norwich- The Revelations of Divine LoveTheresa of Avila- The Interior CastleThe Book of Common Prayer Shane Claiborne- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for the Ordinary Radical 

Today we are joined by author and theologian, Brad Jersak. Tim and Steve Discuss Brad's new book IN: Incarnation & Inclusion, Abba & Lamb.To learn more about Brad, visit https://bradjersak.comClick here to order his latest book, IN: Incarnation & Inclusion, Abba & LambThis week's episode is brought to you by our Journey of Compassion to Kenya, October 13-25 2019. Join us as we demonstrate and preach the gospel to some of Kenya's most vulnerable citizens. We are especially in need of doctors and nurses, but everyone is welcome! To learn more, visit www.impactnations.com/kenya

Tim and Lauren take a serious look at charity work around the world. They discuss the impact of different programs and their strategies to empower the poor to flourish.To learn more about Alternativ and their amazing work around the world, visit www.alternativproject.org.

Tim and Isaiah share exciting stories from a recent phone call with The Remnant Generation and discuss the implications Acts 2-3 for life today. Finally, they explain how 10 computers play a role in visions for 1,800 and 1,000,000 computers through the Endless Computer Program.

In this week’s episode, brought to you by the Elevate Computer Program, Tim sits down with Christina Stewart, Journey of Compassion Director for Impact Nations. She describes how she came to know the Lord, her journey to become comfortable with supernatural healing, and how she got here. As the director of JOCs, Christina shares her heart for Journeys and her new vision for rescuing women around the world.http://www.impactnations.com/projects/uganda-elevate-program

Tim sits down with Annabelle from The Remnant Generation. As she shares her life story, they discuss child marriage, teenage pregnancy, and the beauty of cockroaches. All of this ties neatly into her partnership with Impact Nations through The Remnant Generation!This episode is brought to you by The First Church Restored! This book examines how Jesus and the early church made disciples, how the First Church model is leading to transformation around the world, right now, and then asks the important questions of how we can apply these ancient principles to our christian walk. Click here to learn more!

In this week's episode, we hear how Tim Stewart's life story cultivated a passion for community and brought him to Impact Nations. Tim also delves into his vision for Impact Nation's Skills and Business Training.This week's podcast is brought to you by the Bulgaria Journey of Compassion. (Sept. 1-13, 2019)

Today our friends Murray and Trish from Samuel’s Mantle invited us to return to their weekly Facebook Live show. We started our chat by giving the latest news about sending slaves to school in India, but soon got telling stories about all that God is doing all around the world.Our thanks to Samuel’s Mantle for sharing the audio with us. If you’d like to learn more about Samuel’s Mantle, head to samuelsmantle.com or check them out on Facebook where you’ll find all sorts of great interviews and other resources.If you’d like to learn more about our campaign to get 1000 children out of a life of slavery in brick factories and into school, please visit impactnations.com/slaves-to-school.

This is a special episode of the Impact Nations Podcast. This interview was originally recorded for the Samuel’s Mantle weekly Facebook Live show. Tim and Steve had such a good time chatting with Trish and Murray about Impact Nations’ history and some of our recent adventures that we thought we’d share it with you.Our thanks to Samuel’s Mantle for sharing the audio with us. If you’d like to learn more about Samuel’s Mantle, head to samuelsmantle.com or check them out on Facebook where you’ll find all sorts of great interviews and other resources.If you’d like to learn more about our campaign to get 1000 children out of a life of slavery in brick factories and into school, please visit impactnations.com/slaves-to-school.

This is a special episode of the Impact Nations Podcast. Have you ever set aside time to pray, only to discover that you're not sure what to pray? In Matthew 6, Jesus gave us The Lord’s Prayer. It’s a great blueprint for prayer, but if we’re being honest with ourselves, it can sometimes start to feel a little stale. Today we present you with an audio version of Steve’s ebook, When You Pray: Ending Uncertainty in Prayer. In this book, Steve gives us a line-by-line illumination of this very powerful prayer model, and then provides us with an actual example of how he might pray. To receive a written version of this book, you can find it at impactnations.com/when-you-pray.

In this final episode of the season we are discussing the last chapters of John’s gospel with our friend, Brad Jersak. During the episode, Brad references an essay by Bob Ekblad. That essay can be found in a book called Stricken By God? Steve suggests adding a translation of the Septuagint to your collection of Bibles. His favorite is The Orthodox Study Bible.This year Impact Nations has provided clean water for over 20,000 people. We have led Journeys of Compassion to seven different nations where thousands of people have responded to the gospel and dozens of churches were planted. Nearly one hundred people have received our small business training. Women have been rescued from a life of forced prostitution, while others have been freed from prison or a life on the streets. Now, that may sound like we’re tooting our own horn, but actually, you donors are the ones who should be taking a victory lap. People from all over the world have given their time, money, talents, and resources to make all of this happen.

What was Mary Magdalene’s first reaction when she encountered the empty tomb? Why didn’t she recognize Jesus when she first saw his resurrected body? Why did John write this book anyways? Steve addresses these questions and more in this look at the final chapters of John’s gospel.This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey to the Philippines. On March 10th, our team will travel to Eastern Samar, one of the poorest provinces in the Philippines. This region is routinely hit by devastating typhoons which leads to the spread of water-borne illnesses and a general sense of hopelessness. You could be the one to bring hope. On this Journey, you will see God work in ways that you never imagined. The blind will see, the deaf will hear, and hundreds will respond to the gospel. You will get to see the joy on a mother’s face as you deliver a water filter that may well rescue her child’s life. If you’re a regular listener, you’ve heard me talking about Journeys of Compassion all year long. If you haven’t yet join

What was that inscription above Jesus’ cross all about? Why did Jesus give His mother to John? And what was the significance of water and blood flowing from Jesus’ body? This week Steve looks at five aspects of John’s depiction of the crucifixion.I’d like to take a minute to tell you about a page from the Impact Nations Christmas catalog that I am particularly excited about this year. In the past I have told you about our Skills and Business training programs. We are really passionate about helping the poor become self-sufficient. But sometimes, before we can get people trained, we have to simply rescue them from a dangerous situation. That’s why one section of our Christmas catalog is simply titled, “Rescue a Life”. In Uganda we are working with partners to rescue pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala or from abusive homes. They are placed in a safe shelter where they receive the care and attention that they and their unborn children so desperately need. Through this year’s catalog, you get to participa

Why did Peter cut off that guy’s ear? Why did John leave out details of Jesus last day? What was Pilot’s intent when he asked “What is truth?”? This week Steve studies Jesus arrest and Peter’s denial, from chapters 18 & 19 of John’s gospel.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas catalog. By now you have likely received your copy of the print version of the Christmas catalog. Pour yourself a coffee and sit down for a quick read. The catalog is filled with stories of how Impact Nations is partnering with donors just like you to rescue some of the most vulnerable people in the world. In addition to these inspiring stories, we’ve got some great gift selections. You can participate in rescuing pregnant teens from the streets or provide skills and business training that will help widows become self-sufficient. Do you want to feed the hungry or provide medicine for the poor? You can do that too! If you’d like to give online, check out our all new online version of the Christmas cata

What does eternal life look like? What does the word “glory” really mean? How can we be sanctified by the truth? This week Steve gives us an in-depth look at Jesus prayer in John chapter 17.In this episode, Steve mentions the book The Way of the Spirit. You can purchase the book here.Since today is Thanksgiving here in the United States, I thought I’d spend a few minutes telling you some of the things we’re thankful for her at Impact Nations. Here’s a quick list of highlights from 2018…This year we have provided a lifetime supply of clean water for over 20,000 people. We have led Journeys of Compassion to seven different nations where thousands of people have responded to the gospel and dozens of churches were planted. Nearly one hundred people have received our small business training. Women have been rescued from a life of forced prostitution, while others have been freed from prison or a life on the streets. Most of all, we are thankful for our amazing donors, because without you, none of this wouldn’t hav

We are re-releasing this episode, as some listeners reported technical difficulties.How does God want us to participate in what He’s doing? What happens when we are trapped in fear? Why did we invent religion to find a way to God? This week we listen in to the second half of Steve’s conversation with Baxter Kruger. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to episode 27 first.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas Catalog. Each year, we give you an opportunity to give a gift that will Impact a family in the developing world. Through our Christmas Catalog, donors like you have provided tens of thousands of people with clean water, farm land, livestock, mosquito nets, and so much more. These gifts of hope are a beautiful expression of a really big gospel that is transforming lives around the world. In this years catalog we are so excited to be rescuing pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala and providing business training to help abused and neglected women escape a cycle of po

How does God want us to participate in what He’s doing? What happens when we are trapped in fear? Why did we invent religion to find a way to God? This week we listen in to the second half of Steve’s conversation with Baxter Kruger. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to episode 27 first.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas Catalog. Each year, we give you an opportunity to give a gift that will Impact a family in the developing world. Through our Christmas Catalog, donors like you have provided tens of thousands of people with clean water, farm land, livestock, mosquito nets, and so much more. These gifts of hope are a beautiful expression of a really big gospel that is transforming lives around the world. In this years catalog we are so excited to be rescuing pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala and providing business training to help abused and neglected women escape a cycle of poverty. Your copy of this years catalog is in the mail and should be arriving soon. I

Have we lost site of the true message of the Gospel? Is mankind actually separated from God? If not, what is the current state of humanity? We discuss these things and more in this first half of our chat with Baxter Kruger.This week’s episode is brought to you by our 2019 Journey of Compassion schedule. Head to www.impactnations.com/joc to discover how God might use you to bring the Good News to the poor next year. Whether it be in Asia, South America, Europe, or Africa, you don’t want to miss your chance to heal the sick, meet the needs of the poor, and preach the gospel to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. God is waiting to use you to change lives. Visit www.impactnations.com/joc to learn more today.To learn more about Baxter Kruger, visit his website: https://www.perichoresis.org. We would strongly recommend his book, Patmos.

Why do we act surprised when we have conflict with the world? What’s the secret to doing the works of God? Why did Jesus have to leave the earth? Steve discusses these questions and more as he looks at John chapter 15 verse 18 through the end of chapter 16.This week’s episode is brought to you by our latest effort to free women from a life of the streets. A couple of weeks ago, Impact Nations brought a team of women to Kenya, where in one night they helped rescue 78 women from a life of forced prostitution. Along with our partner, Mike Brawan, we have already found housing and support for 53 of those women. We need your help to get funding for the remaining 25. For only $100, you can provide two months worth of safe housing, food, counseling, business training, and a small loan to help a woman get her own business started. Will you help us? We’ve started a crowdfunding page at www.impactnations.com/kenya. Imagine the difference $100 could make.