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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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  • Borderlines and Breaking Points: Pakistan-Afghanistan at the Edge

    Borderlines and Breaking Points: Pakistan-Afghanistan at the Edge
    Apr 9 2026
    A major flashpoint in central Asia that’s escaped the world headlines given what’s been happening in the Gulf is our focus for this week’s episode of Impact!, as we consider the long running dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan that has flared significantly during recent weeks. We look at the widescale humanitarian crisis this has provoked and a dangerous time of cross-border militancy and border militarization. As important talks continue in talks in Urumqi, we understand a little of the background to what has happened and what prospects exist for peace. As always, please join us in holding intentions and offering prayers for the issues that arise. Intentions and prayers start at 14 minutes 6 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the tense stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that those gathering for talks in Urumqi will be moved to seek a permanent peace, even if this may involve compromising on their preferred policies. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:33 Focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan 00:07:09 Calls for De-escalation and Peace 00:10:16 Challenges to Sustainable Peace 00:14:06 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/heavy-shelling-explosions-spark-fear-along-pakistan-afghanistan-border-2026-03-04/ https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistanpakistan-conflict-update-situation-report-1-march-10-2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-taliban-forces-clash-diplomatic-efforts-intensify-2026-02-28/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/nearly-66000-afghans-displaced-amid-fierce-fighting-on-pakistan-border-un https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-afghan-border-forces-clash-un-says-war-displaces-100000-2026-03-06/ https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/whats-behind-latest-tension-between-afghanistan-pakistan-2026-02-24/ http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/instability-in-afghanistan-implications-for-pakistan-2332-0761-1000213.php?aid=79261 http://www.randwickresearch.com/index.php/rissj/article/download/551/598 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/14/28 https://sss.org.pk/index.php/sss/article/view/492 https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/639 https://policyjournalofms.com/index.php/6/article/view/1226 https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/177 https://online.ucpress.edu/currenthistory/article/125/870/139/217732/The-Imperiled-Connective-Presence-of-Afghans-in https://www.news4jax.com/news/2026/03/14/pakistans-president-says-afghan-taliban-forces-crossed-a-red-line-with-drone-attacks-on-civilians/ https://www.comparativepolitics.org/jour/article/download/738/559 https://theconversation.com/pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-is-rooted-in-local-border-dispute-but-the-risks-extend-across-the-region-278740 http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/582/424 https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/04/02/pakistan-says-a-new-round-of-peace-talks-with-afghanistan-is-underway-in-china-after-deadly-fighting/ https://www.pjbmr.com/index.php/pjbmr/article/view/104 https://pjsr.com.pk/ojs/index.php/PJSR/article/download/322/164 https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/07/pakistan-and-afghanistan-claim-killing-dozens-in-relentless-fighting/ https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1358000.shtml https://www.britannica.com/topic/Afghanistan-Pakistan-Conflict-2025 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 ...
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    18 mins
  • Changing the Collective Unconscious for Good

    Changing the Collective Unconscious for Good
    Mar 26 2026
    Ellen brings out her Wonder Woman powers to bring about a change in Clive’s take on a vital question for intention work–should we seek to change the collective unconscious? In this week’s episode, we talk about what this universal field actually is and how it relates to common theories to the well-known teaching of psychologist Carl Jung, before turning attention to the key question–can and should we consciously seek to impact it? If the answer is yes, it may be that where matters like wiping the slate clean on collective beliefs about gender equality, the question is then not so much about should we, but becomes an imperative that we must. Using gender equality as a practical focus, we explore the importance for mindful, non-controlling intentions aimed at the highest good, exercising energetic responsibility as a way to contribute positively to the collective. Suggested intention focus for this week: I will for gender equality every day, every moment, until I die. Please join us in holding this. Listen to our previous episodes mentioned: Counting Backwards on Equality: Why Gender Parity Could Take 123 Years https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zjbvs-1a6ab00 Is the US Facing a Bonhoeffer Moment? https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59pgd-1a38aa5 Find out about the Global Consciousness Project at https://noosphere.princeton.edu/. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:56 The Collective Unconscious Explored 00:02:01 Ethical Questions of Influence 00:04:45 Archetypes and Their Significance 00:07:07 Historical Lessons from Jung 00:09:19 Can We Change the Collective Field? 00:14:34 Research on Group Consciousness 00:17:07 The Ethics of Influence 00:20:20 Free Will vs. Collective Intent 00:22:17 Raising the Vibration 00:25:10 Intention for Gender Equality 00:27:18 Collective Responsibility 00:34:30 Wrap-Up Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.structural-learning.com/post/carl-jungs-archetypes https://positivepsychology.com/jungian-psychology/ https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-collective-unconscious-2671571 https://www.jungiananalysts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C.-G.-Jung-Collected-Works-Volume-9i_-The-Archetypes-of-the-Collective-Unconscious.pdf https://www.sheldrake.org/research/morphic-resonance/part-ii-society-spirit-ritual-morphic-resonance-and-the-collective-unconscious https://www.sheldrake.org/research/morphic-resonance/part-i-mind-memory-and-archetype-morphic-resonance-and-the-collective-unconscious https://grani.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/1552 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9d0e1400a4cdac5ba0ed34052dad9c38d005079b https://www.bioinformation.net/020/9732063002001524.htm https://www.reddit.com/r/Jung/comments/7ln44g/jungs_collective_unconscious_socially_constructed/ https://iaap.org/resources/academic-resources/collected-works-abstracts/volume-9-1-archetypes-collective-unconscious/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8970523/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4084630/ https://identityhunters.org/2023/12/13/a-jungian-approach-to-the-emergence-of-national-socialism-in-germany/ https://scalar.usc.edu/works/the-roots-of-national-socialism-and-germanys-reckoning-with-its-past/jungs-1946-bbc-broadcast-talk-the-fight-with-the-shadow https://gipras.ru/s102694520019614-6-1/?sl=en https://mindandmythos.substack.com/p/essay-club-wotan-by-carl-jung https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22051562/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Consciousness_Project https://www.nautis.com/the-global-consciousness-random-number-generator/ https://www.blissfullight.com/blogs/energy-healing-blog/consent-and-distant-energy-healing https://contendingmodernities.nd.edu/theorizing-modernities/is-prayer-proselytism/ https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/93F8976E2C227D343B9E55A456DCD00C/S0036930622000692a.pdf/div-class-title-when-prayer-goes-wrong-a-negative-theology-of-prayer-div.pdf https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/jps/18/1/article-p104.xml 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 ...
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    36 mins
  • Global Healing Response: Anchoring

    Global Healing Response: Anchoring
    Apr 2 2026

    As we start a new quarter, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the vital need each of us have to stay anchored, especially during turbulent time. In this week’s episode, we ask what anchoring means, and suggest ways for making this a regular practice. We also offer a guided meditation for anchoring yourself when your time is scarce, starting at 14 minutes 18 seconds.

    Remember, to share in the show's Facebook group what keeps you anchored. We'd love to hear what works for you!

    Resources supporting the Global Healing Response, Q2 2026 theme, Anchoring: https://globalhealingresponse.com/

    Suggested intention focus for this week

    This week, as we reflect on the vital task of anchoring ourselves, we suggest holding as our main intention:

    I resolve to always pause when the busyness of the world conspires to overwhelm me, to re-anchor and know that I am always grounded in the depth of my being.

    Please join us in holding this.

    Chapter markers:

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:02:28 The Importance of Anchoring

    00:08:14 Foundations of Stability

    00:10:15 The Challenge of Modern Life

    00:14:18 Guided Meditation for Anchoring

    00:18:13 Living as Anchored Beings

    00:20:30 Intentions for Anchoring

    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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