Impact Nations Podcast

Impact Nations
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Welcome to the Impact Nations Podcast, where we explore what it means to live out the Gospel—not just in theory, but in everyday life. Hosted by Tim Stewart, often joined by Impact Nations co-founder Steve Stewart, this podcast brings together theology, real-world stories, and practical ministry to help you see how the Kingdom of God transforms lives—both spiritually and physically. We believe the Gospel is more than words. It’s good news for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the broken, and purpose for every person. On this channel, you’ll find: Biblical teaching that is thoughtful, accessible, and deeply rooted in ScripturePodcast series (like Echoes of Eden) that explore the big themes of the BibleReal stories of transformation from around the worldConversations with leaders and partners on the frontlines of global ministryInsights into Journeys of Compassion—our short-term missions experiences that change livesHonest discussions about faith, leadership, justice, and the tension between the supernatural and the practical For over 20 years, Impact Nations has partnered with local leaders in nations like Uganda, India, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, and beyond—bringing rescue, restoration, and long-term transformation. This podcast is an invitation to: Think more deeply about your faithSee the Gospel more clearlyAnd discover your role in God’s work in the world Join the Impact Nations family 🌍 Website https://www.impactnations.com 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries ▶️ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations 📩 Podcast inquiries podcast@impactnations.com Subscribe for: New episodes every week, plus clips, teachings, and stories of transformation from around the world. #ImpactNations #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #GospelInPractice #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #Theology #GlobalMissions #KingdomOfGod #Discipleship #JourneysOfCompassion

  1. 1d ago

    Dr. Jay Augustine: Prophetic, Not Partisan | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Jesus spoke truth to power, confronted injustice, and stood with people pushed to the margins. But does that make the church political—and if so, how can it engage public life without becoming captive to a political party? In this Summer Series conversation, Tim Stewart is joined by Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. “Jay” Augustine, Senior Pastor of Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta. Dr. Augustine is a pastor, author, legal scholar, educator, military veteran, and public theologian whose work brings together faith, justice, reconciliation, and the public calling of the church. Jay shares how his mother’s instruction to “call a thing a thing” shaped his life in law, ministry, and public service. He and Tim explore the crucial difference between being prophetic and being partisan, why Jesus provides the clearest model of speaking truth to institutions of power, and what happens when the church becomes more interested in acquiring power than following Christ. The conversation also moves beyond public statements and political debates. What does a communal gospel require of us? How can churches stand alongside people affected by injustice, meet practical needs, and become living signs of reconciliation? And why does faithful civic participation still matter? IN THIS EPISODE ●      What it means to “call a thing a thing” ●      Why prophetic ministry is political—but not partisan ●      Jesus as the model for speaking truth to power ●      How Christian nationalism can confuse faith with the pursuit of power ●      Why Christian faith is communal, not merely individual ●      How churches can meet the practical needs of marginalized communities ●      The vertical and horizontal dimensions of reconciliation ●      Why informed civic participation and voting still matter Follow or subscribe to the Impact Nations Podcast for more honest conversations about following Jesus in the real world. If this episode challenges or encourages you, share it with someone wrestling with the church’s role in public life. FEATURED RESOURCES Dr. Jay Augustine: https://www.jayaugustine.com Big Bethel AME Church: https://www.bigbethelame.org When Prophets Preach: Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit Called to Reconciliation: How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion EXPLORE IMPACT NATIONS Impact Nations: https://www.impactnations.com Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion Give: https://www.impactnations.com/donate Follow Impact Nations on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations HASHTAGS #JayAugustine #FaithAndJustice #ChurchAndPolitics #ChristianPodcast #ImpactNations

    Dr. Jay Augustine: Prophetic, Not Partisan | Summer Series 2026

  2. Aug 13

    Mercy Aiken: It’s Not Your Job to Convert Anyone | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when sharing Jesus becomes a project to manage rather than a relationship built on love? In this Summer Series conversation, Tim Stewart welcomes back Mercy Aiken, a peace advocate, author, and pilgrimage leader serving with Peace Catalyst International in Jordan. Mercy shares what she is hearing from people from Gaza who have come to Jordan for medical care. She also tells stories of local teams providing food, shelter, practical care, prayer, and the simple assurance that those they serve have not been forgotten. The conversation then turns toward a deeper question: How do followers of Jesus build genuine friendships across religious and cultural lines without treating people as projects? Mercy challenges common assumptions about Christians in Palestine, reflects on the hospitality she has experienced among Muslims, and explains why she believes it is the Holy Spirit’s job to convert people. Our role is to love, listen, bear witness, and make room for the Spirit to work. Mercy also reflects on the unique invitation of Jesus to know God as Father and shares stories of profound spiritual openness among Muslim and Jewish friends. This is a candid conversation about suffering, peacemaking, dignity, and the quiet power of presence. In This Episode What Mercy is building through Peace Catalyst International in JordanWhat she is hearing from Gazans receiving medical care outside GazaHow practical relief and compassionate presence help people know they are seenWhy the Christian presence in Palestine must not be forgottenHow Christians can build genuine friendships with Muslim neighboursThe difference between sharing Jesus and trying to control the outcomeMercy’s understanding of Jesus as the way to know God as FatherWhy conversion belongs to the Holy Spirit Follow and Share If this conversation helps you see peacemaking, mission, or the Middle East differently, follow or subscribe to the Impact Nations Podcast. Please share this episode with someone who would value a thoughtful conversation about following Jesus in a divided world. Featured Resources Impact Nations Gaza Relief Help provide practical support through Impact Nations’ trusted partners and teams serving families in Gaza: https://www.impactnations.com/relief-gaza Peace Catalyst International Explore Christian peacemaking resources and learn more about the work Mercy is helping lead: https://peacecatalyst.org Explore Impact Nations Impact Nations Website https://www.impactnations.com All Impact Nations Links https://linktr.ee/impact.nations YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations Hashtags #MercyAiken #SummerSeries2026 #ChristianPodcast #ImpactNations #ChristianPeacemaking #GazaRelief #ChristiansInPalestine #HolySpirit

    Mercy Aiken: It’s Not Your Job to Convert Anyone | Summer Series 2026

  3. Aug 6

    Dr. Bradley Jersak: Finding Christ Where We Were Taught Not to Look | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail What if Christ is already present in the people we overlook—and what if sin has not separated us from the God who is holding us together? In this Summer Series conversation, Tim Stewart sits down with his dear friend Dr. Bradley Jersak, Principal of St. Stephen’s University, Director of the SSU School of Theology & Culture, author of more than twenty books—including A More Christlike God and A More Christlike Word—and a member of the Impact Nations Board of Directors. Bradley begins with the message at the heart of his life and work: “God is exactly like Jesus.” From there, Tim and Bradley explore what it means to encounter Christ in unexpected people and places, especially among those the Church has been trained to approach as projects rather than partners. They reconsider familiar assumptions about Christian mission, the Great Commission, salvation, and separation from God. Bradley shares stories of meeting Christ among unhoused neighbours, learning from Indigenous wisdom, and witnessing restoration in someone experiencing profound addiction and brokenness. The conversation also turns inward. How much of our anger, judgment, and religious certainty is driven by fear or untreated wounds? How can we understand the wounds beneath destructive behaviour without excusing the harm? And how do we pursue justice without allowing resentment, contempt, or rage bait to shape our hearts? This is a warm, candid conversation about mercy, mutuality, healing, and learning to recognize the work Christ may already be doing before we arrive. In This Episode Why “God is exactly like Jesus” has become Bradley’s central life messageHow younger people respond to a more Christlike vision of GodWhy serving marginalized people must involve listening, partnership, and mutualityThe Indigenous elder who told Christian visitors, “Christ was here 500 years before the first Christians arrived”How colonial assumptions have shaped common readings of the Great CommissionWhat it means to say that all people exist in ChristWhy Bradley distinguishes alienation from actual separation from GodSalvation as a past, present, and future journey of whole-person restorationHow fear, wounds, resentment, and contempt affect the way we treat othersIf this conversation gives you something new to consider, follow or subscribe to the Impact Nations Podcast so you don’t miss the rest of the Summer Series. Share this episode with someone who is rethinking mission, salvation, or what it means to recognize Christ in others. Featured Resources Bradley Jersak’s website: https://bradjersak.com Bradley Jersak on Substack: https://substack.com/@bradleyjersak Bradley Jersak on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradley.jersak/ Bradley’s books, including A More Christlike God and A More Christlike Word: https://bradjersak.com/books/ St. Stephen’s University: https://www.ssu.ca Certificate in Transformative Leadership: https://www.ssu.ca/cert-in-transformative-leadership Master of Arts in Transformative Leadership: https://www.ssu.ca/ma-in-transformative-leadership Connect With Impact Nations Website: https://www.impactnations.com Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion All Impact Nations links: https://linktr.ee/impact.nations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations Help Make Restoration Possible Become a Monthly Impact Champion and help Impact Nations keep showing up with practical compassion, trusted local leadership, and long-term pathways toward restoration: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-impact-champions Give to Impact Nations: https://www.impactnations.com/donate #BradleyJersak #SummerSeries2026 #ChristianPodcast #ImpactNations #ChristlikeGod #FaithAndJustice #ChristianMission #Restoration

    Dr. Bradley Jersak: Finding Christ Where We Were Taught Not to Look | Summer Series 2026

  4. Jul 30

    Jo Saxton: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Leadership can begin with a sincere desire to serve—and quietly turn into the belief that everything depends on you. In this episode of the Impact Nations Podcast, Tim Stewart welcomes author, speaker, leadership coach, and Ezer Collective founder Jo Saxton for an honest conversation about calling, character, burnout, identity, and the hidden costs of leading others. Jo challenges the idea that leadership is simply a position or job title. Healthy leadership is shaped by how we use our influence, how honestly we face our wounds and limitations, and whether the people around us are becoming healthier—or simply learning to imitate our dysfunction. Together, Tim and Jo explore imposter syndrome, the pressure to be the solution, the importance of rest and trusted relationships, and what happens when leaders ignore their humanity for too long. Jo also shares candidly about her own season of exhaustion and disillusionment, why she needed to step away, and what helped her rediscover her calling. The conversation also turns toward how churches identify and develop leaders, why charisma must never be valued above character, and whether our practices truly reflect what we claim to believe about women and leadership. In this episode: • Why leadership is more than a title, platform, or position • How imposter syndrome can prevent people from developing their gifts • Why leaders become dangerous when they believe they are the solution • How our habits quietly shape the culture around us • The importance of trusted friends who can tell us the truth • What burnout, betrayal, and disappointment can cost a leader • Why charisma should never matter more than character • How churches unintentionally create unhealthy leadership cultures • What meaningful investment in women leaders actually requires  Subscribe or follow the Impact Nations Podcast so you do not miss future conversations about faith, justice, leadership, spiritual formation, and the practical work of helping people and communities flourish. Please share this episode with a leader, pastor, colleague, or friend who may need permission to rest, tell the truth about how they are doing, or reconsider the kind of leadership culture they are creating. Featured Resources Jo Saxton https://www.josaxton.com Ezer Collective and REVIVE Leadership development and restorative spaces for women leading across ministry, business, healthcare, education, nonprofit work, and other fields: https://www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective/ Connect with Impact Nations Website: https://www.impactnations.com Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion All Impact Nations links: https://linktr.ee/impact.nations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations Impact Nations works alongside trusted local leaders to bring practical expressions of God’s kingdom to vulnerable communities around the world. Our partners provide clean water, medical care, food relief, vocational training, support for vulnerable women and children, and pathways toward lasting transformation. To support this work: https://www.impactnations.com/donate #JoSaxton #SummerSeries2026 #ChristianPodcast #ImpactNations #HealthyLeadership #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipBurnout #ChristianLeadership

    Jo Saxton: How to Lead Without Losing Yourself | Summer Series 2026

  5. Jul 23

    Danielle Strickland: Why Rescue Is Only the Beginning | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Rescuing someone from danger can save a life. But what does it take for that person to become truly free? In this compelling conversation, Tim Stewart welcomes Danielle Strickland—author, speaker, justice advocate, and founder of movements working for freedom, healing, and human flourishing—to explore why rescue is only the beginning of liberation. Danielle explains why getting people out of harm must be followed by the longer work of getting the harm out of people. Together, she and Tim discuss trauma, community, prayer, justice, dignity, women in leadership, and the systems that keep people trapped. Danielle also shares what working as a brothel chaplain taught her about abandoning the role of rescuer, asking for help, and discovering mutual transformation. In this episode: • Why rescue is the beginning—not the finish line • How people are gradually “unwound” from trauma and oppression • Why community and belonging are essential to freedom • What prayer has to do with justice • How Jesus restored dignity by giving people agency • What brothel chaplaincy taught Danielle about receiving help • Why play can be part of healing from trauma • Women, leadership, and the example of Jesus • Why lasting freedom requires both personal and systemic transformation If this conversation challenges or encourages you, please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE and SHARE it with someone who would value these hope-filled discussions. Helping new listeners discover the podcast is one of the most meaningful ways you can support its growth. FEATURED RESOURCES 🌐 Danielle Strickland https://www.daniellestrickland.com 🔥 The Boundless Collective https://www.boundlessenterprise.org/join-the-collective EXPLORE IMPACT NATIONS 🌐 Website https://www.impactnations.com 🌍 Journeys of Compassion https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion ❤️ Give and help families move from crisis to flourishing https://www.impactnations.com/donate 🔗 All Impact Nations links https://linktr.ee/impact.nations FOLLOW IMPACT NATIONS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations #DanielleStrickland #SummerSeries2026 #Freedom #Justice #Healing #ChristianPodcast #ImpactNations

    Danielle Strickland: Why Rescue Is Only the Beginning | Summer Series 2026

  6. Jul 16 ·  Bonus

    Dr. Susan Maros: Finding Your Calling in an Ordinary Life | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail What if God's calling isn't something we discover in one dramatic moment, but something we live out every day? In this episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart sits down with Dr. Susan Maros—professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, author, and leadership scholar—to unpack some of the most common misconceptions about calling, purpose, and vocation. Together they explore how our families, churches, cultures, and life experiences shape our understanding of God's invitation. They discuss agency, leadership, women in ministry, burnout, discernment, and why faithfulness—not extraordinary achievement—is often the truest measure of a life well lived. Whether you're discerning your next step, questioning your purpose, or simply longing to live more intentionally, this conversation offers practical wisdom and deep encouragement for every season of life. In this episode:  Understanding God's call in everyday life  Why faithfulness matters more than extraordinary success  Recognizing recurring patterns of purpose  Agency, leadership, and human flourishing  Women and leadership in the Church  Discernment through life's changing seasons  Becoming the person God is forming you to be Featured Resources 📘 Calling in Context: Social Location and Vocational Formation https://a.co/d/09NU7yVJ 📘 Power, Agency, and Women in the Mission of God https://a.co/d/01b4XkXo 🌐 Dr. Susan Maros https://susanlmaros.com 🔗 Explore Impact Nations 🌐 Website: https://www.impactnations.com 🌍 Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/joc ❤️ Give and be part of the mission: 👉 https://www.impactnations.com/donate 🔗 All Impact Nations Links: https://linktr.ee/impact.nations 📱 Follow Impact Nations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations If this episode encourages or challenges you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with others.

    Dr. Susan Maros: Finding Your Calling in an Ordinary Life | Summer Series 2026

  7. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Dr. Obery Hendricks: Following Jesus Beyond Cultural Christianity | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Following Jesus has always been more than identifying as a Christian—it means embracing the way of Christ. In this episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart sits down with Dr. Obery Hendricks—New Testament scholar, professor, and acclaimed author—to explore what it looks like to move beyond cultural Christianity and recover the radical vision of the Gospel. Together they discuss the Kingdom of God, justice, discipleship, wealth, poverty, and why Jesus consistently called His followers to love their neighbors through tangible action. Dr. Hendricks invites listeners to reconsider what it means to faithfully follow Christ in a world that often adopts the language of Christianity while neglecting the teachings of Jesus. Whether you're rethinking long-held assumptions or simply longing to follow Jesus more faithfully, this conversation offers a thoughtful challenge to rediscover the heart of the Gospel and live it out every day. In this episode:  Following Jesus beyond cultural Christianity  The biblical meaning of the Kingdom of God  Justice as a central theme of Scripture  Loving our neighbors through action  The Church's responsibility beyond its own walls  Faith that transforms communities  Living out the teachings of Jesus today Featured Resources 📘 The Politics of Jesus by Dr. Obery Hendricks https://a.co/d/0fnBlCG0 ✍️ The New Politics of Jesus (Substack) https://substack.com/@oberyhendricks 🔗 Explore Impact Nations 🌐 Website: https://www.impactnations.com 🌍 Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/joc ❤️ Give and be part of the mission: 👉 https://www.impactnations.com/donate 🔗 All Impact Nations Links: https://linktr.ee/impact.nations 📱 Follow Impact Nations YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations If this episode encourages or challenges you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with others.

    Dr. Obery Hendricks: Following Jesus Beyond Cultural Christianity | Summer Series 2026

  8. Jul 2 ·  Bonus

    Father John Dear: The Lens of Peace | Summer Series 2026

    Send us Fan Mail Few teachings of Jesus challenge us more than His call to love our enemies. In this episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart welcomes Father John Dear—Catholic priest, internationally recognized peace activist, author, and founder of the Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus. Together they explore what happens when we read the Gospels through the lens of peace. The conversation examines the Sermon on the Mount, the cross, loving our enemies, discipleship, nuclear weapons, restorative justice, and the Church's calling to embody the peace of Christ. Whether this conversation confirms your convictions or challenges them, it offers an invitation to read the Gospels with fresh eyes and wrestle honestly with the teachings of Jesus. In this episode:  Viewing the Gospels through the lens of peace  The Sermon on the Mount as a guide for discipleship  What the cross reveals about God's character  Loving our enemies in a divided world  Gandhi, Dr. King, and Christian peacemaking  Practicing restorative justice  Following Jesus with courage and conviction Featured Resources 📚 Father John Dear's Books https://johndear.org/books/ 🌐 John Dear  https://johndear.org 🌐 Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus  https://beatitudescenter.org 🎙️ The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast  https://beatitudescenter.org/podcast 🔗 Explore Impact Nations: 🌐 Website: https://www.impactnations.com 🌍 Journeys of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/joc ❤️ Give and be part of the mission: 👉 https://www.impactnations.com/donate 🔗 All Impact Nations Links:  https://linktr.ee/impact.nations 📱 Follow Impact Nations: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-nations-international-ministries-inc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@impact_nations If this episode encourages or challenges you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with others.

    Father John Dear: The Lens of Peace | Summer Series 2026
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Welcome to the Impact Nations Podcast, where we explore what it means to live out the Gospel—not just in theory, but in everyday life. Hosted by Tim Stewart, often joined by Impact Nations co-founder Steve Stewart, this podcast brings together theology, real-world stories, and practical ministry to help you see how the Kingdom of God transforms lives—both spiritually and physically. We believe the Gospel is more than words. It’s good news for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the broken, and purpose for every person. On this channel, you’ll find: Biblical teaching that is thoughtful, accessible, and deeply rooted in ScripturePodcast series (like Echoes of Eden) that explore the big themes of the BibleReal stories of transformation from around the worldConversations with leaders and partners on the frontlines of global ministryInsights into Journeys of Compassion—our short-term missions experiences that change livesHonest discussions about faith, leadership, justice, and the tension between the supernatural and the practical For over 20 years, Impact Nations has partnered with local leaders in nations like Uganda, India, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, and beyond—bringing rescue, restoration, and long-term transformation. This podcast is an invitation to: Think more deeply about your faithSee the Gospel more clearlyAnd discover your role in God’s work in the world Join the Impact Nations family 🌍 Website https://www.impactnations.com 📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact.nations 📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/impactnationsministries ▶️ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactNations 📩 Podcast inquiries podcast@impactnations.com Subscribe for: New episodes every week, plus clips, teachings, and stories of transformation from around the world. #ImpactNations #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #GospelInPractice #BibleTeaching #ChristianLeadership #Theology #GlobalMissions #KingdomOfGod #Discipleship #JourneysOfCompassion

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