Impact Nations Podcast

What did Jesus mean when He said we would be pruned? What does it look like? How do we remain in the Father’s love? Today Steve reviews perhaps the most famous portion of John’s Gospel, chapter 15.This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey of Compassion to Haiti. Did you know that Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere? Impact Nations has been working in Haiti for years, but this will be our first Journey to this nation in over two years. Join us as we bring practical demonstrations of God’s love and compassion. You will be healing the sick, helping out in mobile medical clinics, distributing water filters, and sharing the Good News of the Kingdom of God. Join us in Haiti, April 28th to May 7th. Visit www.impactnations.com/haiti to learn more. Let’s rescue lives together.

\What was the most exclusive claim in all of scripture? Can you have eternal life if you’ve never heard of Jesus? What did Jesus mean when He said we would do greater works than him? Steve gives us his thoughts on these questions and more in this study of John chapter 14.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations clean water fund. Did you know that over 844 million people lack access to clean water? How’d you like to help fix that? Since 2005, Impact Nations has given the gift of clean water to over half a million people. We distribute water filters in houses, schools, and disaster relief centers. When we do, school attendance goes up, the economy improves, and lives are saved. Contaminated water effects every part of life, and safe water changes everything. You can help. Visit www.impactnations.com/cleanwater to learn how.

What does “Paraclete” mean? What is the Holy Spirit’s mission? What is the full definition of prophesy? Steve is teaching on the Holy Spirit in this continued study of John chapter 14.This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations clean water fund. Did you know there is a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe right now? We’re going to do something about it. Cholera is a water borne bacterial disease that absolutely leads to death. Impact Nations is working with partners from South Africa to bring water filters to the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. These filters will save lives. The filters are already on their way to Africa, but we need your help with the additional costs of distribution including fuel and lodging for our distributors. Will you help us? Please give to our I Thirst Clean Water Program at www.impactnations.com/cleanwater. Thank you for your partnership.

Did Jesus give Judas a final appeal to change his mind? Can we change our hearts on our own? How did Jesus reveal the glory of the Father? Steve answers these questions and more in this week’s study of John chapter 13. This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey to India. Each year, Impact Nations partners with our friend, Randeep, as he and his amazing team seek to break new ground in Northern India. Every year, Randeep brings us to villages where no one has ever heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. Before we arrive, a team has scouted the region, prayed through towns, and identified a man of peace in the community. Then we go into those villages and demonstrate the gospel through medical clinics, water filter distribution, and healing the sick in Jesus name. And every year, churches spring up as a result of our Journey of Compassion. Hundreds of churches have been started in recent years, as the gospel has radically changed lives. How would you like to say that you were there when the gospel came and

What was the prophetic significance of Jesus washing His friends’ feet? Was He acting even lower than a slave? What did Jesus actions reveal about the Father? This week Steve begins our study of the second half of John’s gospel. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Facebook page. Impact Nations has the privilege of seeing the Kingdom of God at work in nations all over the globe. We’d like to tell you about thousands of people getting clean water, communities being transformed, and lives being rescued. You can catch regular updates on this sort of thing every day on Facebook. You will also find Steve’s writings. For each of the next eight Wednesdays, Steve will be posting a different article on a line of the Lord’s prayer, including examples of how it has shaped his own prayer life. So head to facebook.com/impactnationsministriesto get your daily dose of encouragement.

What should suffering look like? How do we help each other suffer? What would it look like to worship with full abandonment? We discuss these questions and more with our friend Carlos Rodriguez, during this Facebook Live recording.Follow Carlos on all social media platforms by looking for @happysonship, or visit www.thehappygivers.com .Today’s episode is brought to you by Journeys of Compassion. During this episode, you’ll hear Carlos mention the ongoing effects of our trip to Puerto Rico. That was a Journey of Compassion. If you’re new to Impact Nations, you should know that Journeys of Compassion are a big part of who we are. It is during these twelve day trips that people just like you discover that God loves to use His people to heal the sick, meet the needs of the poor, and spend time with the lonely and broken. Join us will you? God will use you in ways that you never thought imaginable. We have upcoming trips to India, the Philippines, Haiti, Uganda, Guatemala, and more. Visit impactnations.com/joc to

What is a mystic? What did Jesus mean when he told us to hate our lives? What is Jesus’ highest value? Answers to these questions and more in this further study of John chapter 12. This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey to India. Each year, Impact Nations partners with our friend, Randeep, as he and his amazing team seek to break new ground in Northern India. Every year, Randeep brings us to villages where no one has ever heard the gospel of Jesus Christ. Before we arrive, a team has scouted the region, prayed through towns, and identified a man of peace in the community. Then we go into those villages and demonstrate the gospel through medical clinics, water filter distribution, and healing the sick in Jesus name. And every year, churches spring up as a result of our Journey of Compassion. Hundreds of churches have been started in recent years, as the gospel has radically changed lives. How would you like to say that you were there when the gospel came and changed a village? Join us, Februar

How did Mary get that expensive perfume? And what did it represent? What does Jesus mean when he says we’ll always have the poor with us? Steve gives his thoughts on these questions and more in this study of John chapter 12. This week’s episode is brought to you by our Small Business Loan Program. A lady named Maria took our small business training in Uganda earlier this year. With her newfound knowledge and some start-up capital from Impact Nations, she was able to start a tailoring business in her village. Her business is doing so well, that not only is she able to support herself and her children, she is earning enough profits to help feed 50 orphans at the local school five days a week. That is the power of business. There are many more people who are waiting to start their own small business so that they too can support themselves and bless their community. Will you help? Visit www.impactnations.com/business to learn how you could provide the start up capital needed to completely change a person’s futur

What does it mean to be sick? What makes Jesus angry? Why did the Jews want to kill Jesus? Steve discusses those issues and more in this study of John chapter 11. This week’s episode is brought to you by our Small Business Loan Program. At Impact Nations, we are always trying to lead people to sustainable solutions. We have ongoing programs that provide some of the world’s most vulnerable with both skills training and small business training. Once they have graduated, we encourage these students to go and chase their dreams. From fruit salad, to notebooks, to soap, these small businesses are helping young mothers provide for their families. But we could use your help. Would you consider giving to our small business loan program? Each interest-free loan we provide comes with the coaching and support needed to ensure that these businesses will succeed. To learn more, visit www.impactnations.com/business. Don’t forget to email your questions to podcast@impactnations.com.

How do we read the scriptures on a deeper level? Do we get stuck inside of a theological box? How do we handle church conflict? We discuss those questions and more with Murray Dueck, founder and director of Samuel’s Mantle Prophetic Training School.Learn more about Murray and his ministry at samuelsmantle.com or visit their Facebook page for some of Murray's videos.This week’s episode is brought to you by our India Flood Relief effort. Recent flooding in Kerala India has left over one million people seeking refuge. As the waters begin to recede, the true devastation is becoming clear. Entire communities are left without any access to safe drinking water. As a result, disease will soon break out. But you can help. Impact Nation’s is working with our partners in India to distribute water filters that will provide clean water as people rebuild their lives. But we can’t do it without your help. For every dollar that you give, we can supply another person with clean water. Visit impactnations.com/flood to lea

What’s the difference between eternal life and the Kingdom of God? What is “power evangelism”? Is the Gospel supposed to bring division? This week we pick up where we left off last week as Steve discusses the second half of John 10. This week’s episode is brought to you by our friends at The Remnant Generation, in Kampala, Uganda. Every year, The Remnant Generation rescues dozens of pregnant teens from sexual abuse, or a life on the streets. The girls are given a safe, loving environment, and the medical attention they need to carry their babies to term. Once their baby is born, we help get these young mothers get the training they will need to find employment or start their own business. You can help! For as little as $50, you could help cover the cost of a prenatal doctor’s visit. For $600 you could pay for all of the medical costs for one pregnancy. Imagine being able to help usher in a new life on the other side of the planet. To get involved, please visit www.impactnations.com/trg.

What is a false shepherd? What was the essential work on the cross? Why do we struggle to hear the voice of God? We’ve got answers to those questions, plus five reasons the incarnation is so important, as Steve gives us a recap of John’s Gospel so far and a study of John chapter 10. This episode is brought to you by the I Thirst Fund. Impact Nations has brought the gift of clean water to hundreds of thousands of people in the last 13 years. In almost every community we visit, contaminated water is causing severe illness, and even death. By going house to house to distribute water filters, we can eliminate those diseases and help people reach their true potential. At a cost of only $65, each filter can be shared by as many as five homes. And of course, whenever we install a filter we are also telling people about the Living Water that is Jesus. That is good news to the poor. We couldn’t do this without our amazing donors. If you would like to be one of those donors, visit impactnations.com/cleanwater.

Is pain and sickness the result of someone’s sin? Is our worldview too simplistic? What is the significance of Jesus touching a blind man? This week Steve answers these questions and more from a study of John chapter 9. This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey of Compassion to Kenya. Here at Impact Nations we work with two remarkable apostolic men, Randeep Mathews and Mike Brawan. Randeep leads a massive house church movement in Northern India, where they are baptizing hundreds of people at a time. In Kenya, Mike rescues people from gangs, prostitution, prison, and drug addiction. He introduces them to Jesus and then helps them become self-sufficient with their own small business. From October 14th to the 26th, Randeep will be leading a Journey of Compassion to Kenya. You will have the unique opportunity to minister with Steve, Randeep, and Mike, all at once. These twelve days in Africa will change your life forever. Visit impactnations.org/joc to learn more.

Why do we think that exertion of power is the way to bring the Kingdom? What really happened at the cross? Did the Father turn His face away? We discuss those questions and more with Alan Hawkins, senior pastor at New Life City Church. To listen to more of Alan’s teaching and learn more about his ministry, visit www.newlifecity.org. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Refer-A-Friend discount. Have you been on a Journey of Compassion? Did it completely change your understanding of the Kingdom of God? Do you wish all of your friends could experience a Journey of Compassion? Why don’t you tell them about it? Every time you refer a friend for their first Journey of Compassion, we’ll apply a $100 credit towards your Journey Savings Account. Haven’t been on a Journey yet? No problem! You’re eligible for the same savings. All you have to do is invite a few friends to join you on your first Journey. In the next twelve months, you and your friends could Journey to Bulgaria, Kenya, India, the Philippines,

The tension is building as Jesus continues to confront the religious leaders. Why can’t they go to where Jesus is going? Will the gospel overcome the principalities and powers? Let’s listen as Steve teaches from John chapter 8, developing such themes as Truth and Freedom, and Light and Darkness. This week’s episode is brought to you by our monthly donors. Each month, people from all over the world give generously to Impact Nations. You may be one of them. We are so thankful for our monthly donors. It is your giving that allows us to continue to rescue lives. Monthly gifts propel us forward as we feed the hungry, heal the sick, train the forgotten, and bring a message of hope to a world in need of a savior. So we’d like to thank those of you who are already giving on a monthly basis. We couldn’t do it without you. If you’ve yet to become a monthly donor, a gift as small as $10 a month will make a huge difference in someone’s life. We rescue lives with a really big Gospel. Will you join us? Visit impactnations

Was it or wasn’t it Jesus’ time? Why didn’t His brothers believe in Him? Why was Jerusalem so different from Galilee? This week Steve gives us lots to chew on from John chapter 7. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Facebook page. Impact Nations has the privilege of seeing the Kingdom of God at work in nations all over the globe. We’d like to tell you about thousands of people getting clean water, communities being transformed, and lives being rescued. You can catch regular updates on this sort of thing every day on Facebook. You will also find Steve’s writings. For the next few Tuesdays, you’ll find some short articles from Steve answering common questions about healing. So head to facebook.com/impactnationsministries to get your daily dose of encouragement.

Jesus is a taste of the life to come, but will people fully accept who He is? Do we make Jesus smaller than He really is? Did He come from heaven, or not? We are faced with these challenges as Steve teaches John chapter 6. This week’s episode is brought to you by the Isaiah 58 Feeding Program. We are looking for faithful monthly donors to help us feed orphans and beggars around the developing world. YOU could provide food for the hungry. Visit www.impactnations.com/isaiah58 to learn more.

This week we are in discussion with Canadian author and theologian Brad Jersak. We’re discussing the nature of salvation, Jesus warnings, and some old dudes with great names. You can learn more about Brad and his work at www.bradjersak.com. Brad is also working with St. Stephen’s University and their Institute for Religion, Peace and Justice. This week's episode brought to you by Bulgaria. Join us for the Journey of Compassion to Bulgaria, September 16 to 28 2018. It will be the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more visit http://www.impactnations.org/journeys/bulgaria.

Where is Jesus leading us? Who is He leading us to? Does compassion trump faith? Steve discusses those questions and more in this study of John chapter 5. This week's episode brought to you by Bulgaria. Join us for the Journey of Compassion to Bulgaria, September 16 to 28 2018. It will be the adventure of a lifetime. To learn more visit http://www.impactnations.org/journeys/bulgaria.

Why didn't Jews associate with Samaritans? What exactly is "living water"? This week Steve is giving us a deeper understanding of one of the best known episodes in the gospels. This week's episode brought to you by the I Thirst fund. Each year, Impact Nations brings the gift of clean water to tens of thousands of people. But we need your help to do it. Learn more at impactnations.com/cleanwater.