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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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  • What we really think about each other: Part 1–Brit Takes on Americans

    What we really think about each other: Part 1–Brit Takes on Americans
    May 28 2026
    As both the USA and UK approach important anniversaries in the coming weeks–250 years of independence from Britain stateside, and 10 years on from the decision to go independent from Europe on the UK side of the pond–this week, we check out what we think of each other. This week, Ellen is our eyes on the ground stateside as our eyes on the ground as Clive seeks to see whether ideas that many Britons hold about life in the USA are really true. Fasten your seat belts, as we cover a lot of ground–everything from what it’s like to be sick and poor, to a love for trademarks, to whether there’s still strong support for capital punishment. As we know, getting to the truth is important when setting intentions around what’s going on in the news. Yet, even in the perceptions we hold ourselves about what we think we do know, we can often be mistaken. We seek to get to the bottom of which have grounding, and which are mere myths! If you’re not an American, and maybe too if you are, be ready to be surprised by what you may learn. Part two, considering what Americans think of the British, comes next week. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we’ve reflected on British perceptions of Americans, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Britons whose views of their allies may be biased by news, social media and social group misconceptions, will seek to understand the truth of what really happens across the pond, and especially where such conceptions offer a negative or potentially harmful “othering” of American people. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: Listen to our episode America First: A Strategy to Shape the World, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4seu2-19f3c1d I Don't Like Mondays: America’s Mass Shooting Crisis, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dedmj-198c4a3 Other episodes in our USA 250 series: Is the US Facing a Bonhoeffer Moment? Faith, Resistance, and Minnesota's Crisis, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59pgd-1a38aa5 Christian Nationalism: Threat or Faith? A Deep Dive, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-tvhxa-19ca838 Other related episodes: National Guard in Chicago? A City on Edge, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4dafm-196a065 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:56 Brits on America 00:15:33 Political Alarm Bells 00:28:08 Quickfire Stereotypes 00:32:05 Crime, Courts, and Punishment 00:35:43 Healthcare and Poverty 00:41:03 Guns and Violence 00:45:32 Race and Privilege 00:47:55 Special Relationship, Revisited 00:50:33 Democrats and Leadership 00:53:42 Israel and U.S. Policy 00:55:15 Lawsuits and Litigious Culture 00:57:53 Pride in America 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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Recharge to Serve: Self-Care for Intention Holders

    Recharge to Serve: Self-Care for Intention Holders
    May 21 2026
    Taking time for self-care and releasing anything that doesn’t serve us is something that’s well known to virtually all you take part in energy and intention work. Yet, sometimes we need a strong reminder as to why this is necessary. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the practice-within-a-practice of offering ourselves self-care. We discuss practices like Tonglen, heart-brain coherence, self-protection, and conclude with a guided approach to clear energy at the end of an intention session that may help you on your way. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the necessity of self-care when engaging in intense prayer and intention holding, we suggest holding as our main intention: I resolve to always take time to release energies that don’t serve me when completing my intention practice, remembering to take care of myself. I recognise that this isn’t a selfish action, but necessary not only for my own wellbeing, but so that I may continue to remain strong and effective in my intention holding for others. Please join us in holding this. The guided clearing process for closing your practice starts at 22 minutes 10 seconds. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:59 Tonglen and Interbeing 00:08:38 Entanglement and Protection 00:10:44 Energy, Prayer, and Balance 00:17:47 Why Clearing Matters 00:22:10 Guided Release Practice Mentioned in this episode: Listen to our episode ‘Global Healing Response: Anchoring’ at: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t4n2g-1a8b230. Global Healing Response focus on Grounding/Presence: https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2026-q1-grounding-presence/ Book: Zen and The Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Planet-Thich-Nhat-Hanh/dp/0062954814/ref=sr_1_1 Sources referenced in this episode: https://aboutislam.net/spirituality/3-very-basic-psychological-needs-of-prayer/ https://www.lamayeshe.com/article/preliminary-practice-tonglen https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-tonglen-meditation/ https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/quantum-science-explained/entanglement 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
  • Somalia's Silent Suffering: A Drought of Devastating Proportions

    Somalia's Silent Suffering: A Drought of Devastating Proportions
    May 14 2026
    This week we turn our attention to a situation that just a few years ago, would have dominated world headlines and moved the world to action, yet today is hardly mentioned by the world’s news media–the devastating humanitarian crisis in Somalia, where over 6 million people are facing acute food insecurity. We take a look at the human impacts—widespread displacement, child malnutrition, school closures, water shortages, and increased risks to women and girls—and outline current humanitarian responses, funding shortfalls, and the role of climate change. As always, we then turn to see where we might focus our intentions and prayers. Intentions and prayers start at 15 minutes 59 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the mass humanitarian crisis that’s occurring in Somalia as a result of prolonged drought, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Somalis will be guided in the impossible decisions they must take each day, between skipping meals, drinking from unclean water sources, consuming seed stocks meant for future planting, and selling off any remaining assets. Please join us in holding this. Donations Aid agencies and charities currently accepting donations for people affected by drought in Somalia include: Action Against Hunger – Somalia drought response https://www.actionagainsthunger.orgADRA – Adventist Development and Relief Agency (Somalia drought relief) https://adra.org/es/relief-for-drought-in-somaliaGlobal Helping Hands – Somalia drought relief appeal https://ghh.org.uk/insights/donate-to-somalia-drought-reliefHuman Appeal – Somalia / East Africa emergency appeal https://humanappeal.org.uk/appeals/somalia-emergency-appealInternational Rescue Committee (IRC) – Somalia country page and donation routes https://www.rescue.org/uk/country/somaliaMercy Corps – Help tackle hunger in Somalia (drought emergency) https://europe.mercycorps.org/en-gb/donate/help-tackle-hunger-somalia-offlineMuslim Hands – Somalia Emergency Fund https://muslimhands.org.uk/donate/somalia/somalia-emergencyUNHCR – Horn of Africa drought emergency (including Somalia) https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/horn-africa-drought-emergencyUNHCR – Help families in Somalia (country‑specific appeal) https://giving.unhcr.org/en/somaliaZamzam Foundation – Somali national charity (drought, floods, and conflict response) https://zamzamfoundation.org.uk“Where to Donate for Somalia” – Curated list of vetted charities working in Somalia (not itself a charity) https://arab.org/portal/somalia/where-to-donate Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:48 Crisis in Somalia 00:05:58 Humanitarian Response Efforts 00:07:55 The Ongoing Challenges 00:12:10 Funding and Aid Limitations 00:14:12 The Bleak Situation 00:15:59 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.savethechildren.net/news/somalia-children-facing-catastrophic-hunger-drought-decimates-crops-livestock https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1167026 https://www.fao.org/somalia/news/details/intensifying-somalia-drought-likely-to-be-as-severe-as-previous-prolonged-dry-periods--fao-warns/en https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/somalia-children-facing-catastrophic-hunger-drought-decimates-crops-livestock https://www.wfp.org/news/somalias-humanitarian-crisis-worsening-65-million-people-facing-high-levels-hunger-federal https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/story/4-4-million-at-risk-action-against-hunger-responds-to-somalias-worsening-drought/ https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/4/27/somalia-hunger-crisis-worsens-as-drought-displaces-over-500000-people https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/somalia-2025-drought-emergency-situation-report-no-1-27-november-2025 https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/somalia-drought-dref-operation-mdrso022 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-6m-humanitarian-drought-response-funding-to-somalia https://reliefweb.int/report/somalia/multi-million-euro-funding-support-drought-stricken-communities-somalia https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-somalia-what-you-need-know-and-how-help https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/news-stories/news/eu-announces-eu63-million-somalia-respond-worsening-humanitarian-crisis-2026-02-26_en https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2026/02/19/somalia-facing-disastrous-drought-not-time-weaponise-aid https://faoswalim.org/resources/site_files/Somalia_Gu_Climate_Outlook_7_Feb_2026 .pdf https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/02/1160521 https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/africacan/mapping-climate-change-and-drought-somalia https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/news/2025/climate-shock-and-water-crisis-somalia-human-and-environmental-consequences https://www.opastpublishers.com/open-access-articles/...
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    21 mins
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