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Impact!

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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  • Global Healing Response: Rooted in Resilience

    Global Healing Response: Rooted in Resilience
    Jul 2 2026
    As we enter the second half of the year, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the theme of resilience, the intentional capacity to stay grounded, endure, adapt, and grow amid personal and collective crises. We get to the bottom of what this means and how we might strengthen our capacity to stay resilient in these challenging times. And as always, we suggest where to focus our intentions and prayers. Intentions and prayers start at 24 minutes 40 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the Global Healing Response theme of resilience for this quarter, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that we will build resilience by meeting challenges with steadiness, care, and the willingness to rest as needed. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: Global Healing Response website. 2026 Q3 theme, Resilience. https://globalhealingresponse.com/category/archive-ghr-quarterly-2026/ Referenced episodes: Global Healing Response: Anchoring, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t4n2g-1a8b230 Is the US Facing a Bonhoeffer Moment? Faith, Resistance, and Minnesota's Crisis, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59pgd-1a38aa5 I Have a Dream: Nonviolent Power in an Age of Volatility, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ix6r8-1a251d4 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:38 Defining resilience 00:07:07 Why resilience matters 00:11:22 Resilience in daily life 00:16:39 Building personal resilience 00:24:40 Intentions and prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/resilience-training/in-depth/resilience/art-20046311 https://health.cornell.edu/resources/health-topics/building-resilience https://counseling.sl.ua.edu/posts/student-wellness-resources/general-mental-health-and-emotional-well-being/2025/ten-ways-to-build-resilience/ https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-activities-exercises/ https://cityosteopathy.com.hk/health-resources/15-evidence-based-tips-for-building-mental-resilience-and-better-mental-health 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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    29 mins
  • Philanthropy Starts at Home: Small Acts, Big Impact

    Philanthropy Starts at Home: Small Acts, Big Impact
    Jul 9 2026
    Philanthropy may suggest a need to be wealthy, but this is far from true. In this week’s episode we explore what the concept really means, how it differs from charity, and how it relates to intention holding. We’ll hear some heart-warming stories and come to understand why all the world’s great religions have philanthropy at their core. We’ll see that science proves that it pays to be nice. And we’ll see how philanthropy as a practice can be rooted in household relationships and everyday acts of generosity that preserve dignity and empowers others. Intentions and prayers start at 30 minutes 10 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the role of philanthropy in our societies and in our own lives, we suggest holding as our main intention: We ask that we will have generous hearts, being guided by the Golden Rule of loving our neighbour to give authentically. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: Book, “Toxic Charity: How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help, And How to Reverse It,” by Robert D. Lupton. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Charity-Churches-Charities-Reverse/dp/0062076213/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:31 Charity Versus Giving 00:06:44 Beyond Billionaire Giving 00:09:08 Spotlight or Service 00:12:29 Giving Without Obligation 00:16:42 Why Philanthropy Matters 00:19:06 The Science of Generosity 00:23:54 Charity Starts at Home 00:25:43 Local Acts, Global Reach 00:30:10 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philanthropy https://www.nptrust.org/what-is-a-philanthropist/ https://ourstateofgenerosity.org/section/defining-philanthropy/ https://antoinenohra.org/philanthropy-vs-charity-whats-the-real-difference/ https://givingcompass.org/article/charity-versus-philanthropy https://globalgirlsglow.org/khloe-thompson-from-kare-bags-to-building-communities-in-ghana/ https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/company-news/spreading-joy-for-random-acts-of-kindness-week/ https://www.northstarmoving.com/blog/2017/people-that-move-us-the-founder-of-khloe-kares/ https://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/magazine/the-power-of-small-givers/ https://www.generalatlantic.com/media-article/chuck-feeney-atlantic-philanthropies/ https://www.atlanticphilanthropies.org/news/elusive-billionaire-gives-away-his-good-fortune https://www.nhcf.org/what-were-up-to/charity-begins-at-home/ https://www.tmz.com/2026/07/03/dolly-parton-thanks-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-for-charity-donation/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/11/28/altruism-volunteering-donating-wellbeing/ https://www.library.hbs.edu/working-knowledge/why-giving-to-others-makes-us-happy https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/09/doing-good-boosts-health https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/kindness-linked-to-better-physical-health-longevity/ https://localemagazine.com/khloe-kares/ https://bekindandco.com/womankind-khloe-thompson/ https://imaginationlibrary.com/the-dollywood-foundation/ https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/03/01/589912466/dolly-parton-gives-the-gift-of-literacy-a-library-of-100-million-books https://rob-thomson.mystrikingly.com/blog/7-inspiring-stories-of-everyday-people-making-a-difference-through-philanthropy https://www.bctg.org.uk/about-us/community-support/random-acts-of-kindness/ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201215-why-being-kind-to-others-is-good-for-your-health https://www.bridgespan.org/insights/audacious-philanthropy-case-studies https://listverse.com/2018/01/09/10-acts-of-astonishing-charity-performed-by-ordinary-people/ https://foxphilanthropic.com/charity-vs-philanthropy-whats-the-difference/ https://medium.com/@nancyclimer/the-power-of-giving-back-how-philanthropy-strengthens-communities-nancy-climer-community-7f522320ecc2 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 ...
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    34 mins
  • South Sudan at 15: Independence, Struggle, and a Fragile Hope

    South Sudan at 15: Independence, Struggle, and a Fragile Hope
    Jul 16 2026
    A brave, bold, but battered country marked 15 years of existence last week, South Sudan. Its many challenges are staggering, but it’s also a country whose predominantly younger generation have hope for a future free from conflict, food shortage and displacement, and in which young voices of today help pave the way for establishing regular elections, political cooperation and the rule of law. Join us as we dive into the state of the world’s youngest country as it reaches its 15th anniversary, and see where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. Intentions and prayers start at 20 minutes 46 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the challenges and opportunities facing South Sudan as it marks 15 years of independence, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all South Sudanese people will be moved to unite in meeting the challenges they are facing and recognize the prospects for moving forward in peace. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:59 South Sudan’s Independence Story 00:06:01 Achievements Since Independence 00:09:26 Conflict Returns 00:10:35 Current Challenges 00:14:01 Climate and Hunger Pressures 00:14:46 Paths to Hope 00:17:23 Building a Sustainable Future 00:20:46 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/growing-nation-children-demand-say-south-sudans-future-15-years-independence-0#:~:text=JUBA%2C%208%20July%202026%20%E2%80%93%20As,making%2C%20Save%20the%20Children%20said https://www.historycentral.com/Africa/SSudan.html https://www.worldbank.org/ext/en/country/southsudan https://enoughproject.org/conflicts/south-sudan https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2026/02/05/narrow-path-to-recovery-finding-a-climate-smart-pathway-and-stabilizing-south-sudan-s-economy https://hmd.org.uk/resource/9-july-2011-south-sudan-becomes-an-independent-state/ https://history.state.gov/countries/south-sudan https://peacekeeping.un.org/sites/default/files/past/unmis/referendum.shtml https://www.usip.org/programs/independence-south-sudan https://mcmnh.gov.ss/country-brief/ https://www.concern.net/news/south-sudan-history-timeline 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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    25 mins
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