Impact!

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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Rape Academy: Exposing an Online Network That Trains Men to Abuse

    This episode investigates the disturbing phenomenon called "Rape Academy": clandestine online communities where men share tips, videos, and tactics for drugging and sexually abusing women, often their partners. We discuss insights gained through investigative reporting, the role of technology platforms and regulation failures, and seek to understand where our prayers and intentions may be best focused in our silent activism against the abuse that too many women are facing and continue to be traumatized by. Please note that this episode describes subject matter that may disturb some listeners. Intentions and prayers start at 22 minutes 25 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the deeply concerning existence of Rape Academy and the mass abuse that this supports, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all women who have been or may be drugged, assaulted or abused for the sexual pleasure or profit of men are held in light and given the voice and support that they need. Please join us in holding this. Selected national sexual‑violence support services: Australia 1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service Phone (24/7): 1800 737 732 (within Australia) Online chat: via website Website: https://1800respect.org.au Scope: Confidential counselling, information, and referrals nationwide for people affected by sexual assault or domestic and family violence. Full Stop Australia Phone (national sexual, domestic and family violence counselling line): 1800 385 578 (check website for latest number) Website: https://fullstop.org.au Scope: Specialist sexual violence and abuse support; website also lists state‑based rape crisis and sexual assault services. NASASV – Australian Sexual Assault Services Directory Website: https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory Scope: Directory of sexual assault services and rape crisis centres across all states and territories (includes phone and email contacts). Canada Ending Violence Association of Canada – Sexual Assault Centres, Crisis Lines, and Support Services Website: https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services Scope: National and provincial directory of sexual assault centres, crisis lines and other support services across Canada, with phone numbers for each province and territory. Sexual Violence Helpline (Canada) Phone / text / chat: access via https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca Scope: Helpline and web‑based service offering information, emotional support and referrals to local services for people affected by sexual violence. ShelterSafe (national shelter locator) Website: https://sheltersafe.ca (linked from Ending Violence Association of Canada) Scope: Map‑based directory of women’s shelters and transition houses for those fleeing violence, including sexual violence. Ireland Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – 24‑Hour National Helpline 24‑hour National Helpline (freephone): 1800 77 8888 Webchat and information: via website Website: https://www.drcc.ie Email: info@rcc.ie Scope: National 24/7 telephone support, webchat, face‑to‑face counselling, accompaniment for medical, legal and court processes for anyone affected by rape or sexual assault at any time in their life. Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI) Phone (office): 01 865 6954 Website: https://www.rapecrisishelp.ie (also referred to as Rape Crisis Network Ireland) Email: info@rcni.ie Scope: National network and advocacy body; provides information on rights, options, and a directory of local Rape Crisis Centres and Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) across Ireland. Crime Victims Helpline (Ireland) Freephone: 116 006 Text: 085 133 7711 Email: info@crimevictimshelpline.ie Website: https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie Scope: National support line for all crime victims, including sexual violence; offers information on the criminal justice system, victims’ rights and referrals to local specialist services. New Zealand Wellington HELP – Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence Crisis line (24/7): 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357) (press 0 at menu) Reception: 04 801 6655 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00) Website: https://www.wellingtonhelp.org.nz[7] Scope: Support line, crisis response, counselling and advocacy for survivors of sexual harm in the Wellington region. Aviva – Sexual Assault Support Service Canterbury (SASSC) Phone (Canterbury, 24/7): 0800 28 48 26 or (03) 378 3847 Email: admin@avivafamilies.org.nz (checked Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00) Website: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz (Sexual Assault Support section) Scope: 24/7 crisis telephone support and ongoing services for adult survivors of rape and sexual assault in Canterbury. National information (via NZ Government / Police) Emergency: 111 (New Zealand Police) Non‑emergency police: 105 Support service information line (Auckland‑based): +64 9 360 4001. South Africa TEARS Foundation – National Sexual Assault and Abuse Support 24/7 USSD: *134*7355# Helpline: 08000 TEARS (08000 83277) Office landline: +27 (0)10 590 5920 Email: info@tears.co.za Website: https://tears.co.za Scope: Free, confidential crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and referrals for survivors of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and child sexual abuse nationwide. Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust Phone: +27 (0)21 447 9762 WhatsApp line: +27 (0)83 222 5164 Address: 23 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa[12] Website: https://rapecrisis.org.za[12] Scope: 24/7 telephone support, counselling and advocacy for rape and sexual assault survivors in the Cape Town area.[12] South African Police / Emergency Police emergency from landline: 10111 From mobile: 112 Scope: Reporting sexual assault and accessing immediate protection and medical assistance via police channels. United Kingdom Rape Crisis England & Wales – 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line Phone (24/7): 0808 500 2222 Online chat: via website Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk Scope: Free, confidential emotional support, information and referral to local Rape Crisis centres for survivors of rape, sexual assault and abuse in England and Wales. Scottish Women’s Aid / Rape Crisis Scotland (for Scotland) National sexual violence helpline (Rape Crisis Scotland): 08088 01 03 02 (evenings and weekends) Websites: https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk (Rape Crisis Scotland), https://womensaid.scot (Scottish Women’s Aid; domestic and sexual abuse focus) Scope: Helplines, advocacy and local centre referrals for survivors in Scotland (rape, sexual assault, domestic and sexual abuse). Nexus NI / other regional services (Northern Ireland) For Northern Ireland, specialist sexual trauma support is commonly accessed via Nexus NI (counselling and support for sexual trauma) – contact details and helpline hours are listed at https://nexusni.org Scope: Counselling and support services for adults and young people affected by sexual violence and abuse. United States RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline Phone (24/7): 800‑656‑HOPE (800‑656‑4673) Online chat: https://rainn.org/hotline (also accessible via “Chat now” on main site) Text: Text “HOPE” to 64673 (as advertised by RAINN) Website: https://rainn.org Scope: 24/7 free, confidential support by phone or online; connects survivors with local rape crisis centres across the U.S. National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) Phone (toll‑free): 877‑739‑3895 Phone: 717‑909‑0710 Email (general): resources@nsvrc-respecttogether.org Website: https://www.nsvrc.org Mentioned in this episode: “Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” by Virginia Roberts Giuffre Amazon com link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCK2JD8W/. Read Ellen’s blog entry for Sacred Feminist, ‘Why is there a market for sexual slavery?’ at http://sacredfeminist.com/why-is-there-a-market-for-sexual-slavery/ Listen to our episode 'Adolescence': A Global Wake-Up Call: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t9qmm-187ff77 Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:02:05            Unveiling Rape Academy 00:06:08            Understanding the Perpetrators 00:08:58            Consequences for Victims and Society 00:11:01            The Expansion of Rape Culture 00:15:41            Regulation and Accountability 00:22:25            Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/19/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-france-verdict-intl https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/verdict-due-gisele-pelicot-rape-case-that-horrified-world-2024-12-19/ https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/swedish-man-charged-for-selling-wife-to-120-men-to-perform-sexual-acts-11288979 https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/posts/shared/three-decades-of-ncvs-data-show-a-recent-drop-in-reporting-sexual-violence-against-women https://www.nsvrc.org/blog_post/cdc-releases-new-sexual-violence-data/ https://www.preventconnect.org/2022/06/new-national-intimate-partner-and-sexual-violence-survey-nisvs-report-released/ https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html             https://cheekmedia.substack.com/p/the-online-rape-academy-exposes-a                             https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/our-statement-on-the-online-rape-academy/                            https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/comments/1s4gp70/exposing_a_global_online_rape_academy_that_is/  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/fact-check-facts-behind-claim-110000000.html   https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/04/21/uk-media-ignore-online-rape-academy-story/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09589236.2023.2216650 https://journals.sagepub.co

    28 min

  2. APR 29

    The Big Intention: Walking Labyrinths with Collective Intention

    As World Labyrinth Day approaches, this episode explores the history and universal appeal of labyrinths, explains how they are used for meditation and healing, and introduces Contemplative Labyrinth Activism—the practice of using shared heart-centred intention to support social and global change. We offer a short heart–brain coherence practice, along with a suggested intention we might all hold when "walking as one at one." Our guided heart-brain meditation and suggested shared intention starts at 38 minutes 13 seconds. As we reflect on the power of holding collective intention with the labyrinth, we suggest holding as our main intention and as a collective intention for this World Labyrinth Day and its theme of willing for world peace: We will that the hearts and minds of those who are searching for a way to resolve international differences are moved by compassion.  Please join us in holding this, whether or not you may be walking a labyrinth this weekend. Previous related editions of Impact!: Emergency Episode with Ellen and Chris Katzenmeyer: Contemplative Labyrinth Activism in a Time of Turmoil https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bvsue-1a307fd Celebrating World Labyrinth Day 2025: Sending a Love Train Around the World https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-r5r3u-18843e8 The Labyrinth and the Ocean: Special Episode https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j9g47-16e2de5 May The Fourth Be With You–World Labyrinth Day 2024 Preview https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fa67n-15abd63 Chris Katzenmeyer on intentions from the heart; Artificial Intelligence – risks and opportunities https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fpvwh-153e065 World Labyrinth Day and Labyrinth Activism: World Labyrinth Day 2 May 2026 website: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2026 Find labyrinth events for World Labyrinth Day 2026 (including online events): https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2026/submit-find-events . Printable labyrinth templates (print on paper to trace with your finger): https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/finger-labyrinths Labyrinth Activist Network (Labyrinth Circle meetings on Zoom, Book Club, Academy): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/joinlan Labyrinth Activist Network events are listed at https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Legacy Labyrinth Project Academy, offering training in Contemplative Labyrinth Activism and creating intentions: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/llpa  Videos with Ellen: Heart-Brain Meditation https://youtu.be/qwq9-BPxuBE?si=fxJp8ZUHzvZn6BEN How to Walk a Labyrinth with Intention https://youtu.be/hATBGTjNiDM?si=G6GKorJNeDc_XZvv Imagine Peace: Ancient, Magic Healing Power of the Labyrinth  https://youtu.be/fIv515QDmYg?si=spmm7VWynvhCAyNP Contemplative Labyrinth Activism with Ellen & Chris Katzenmeyer https://youtu.be/P310ZYMP2JQ?si=yKos9bAbfODXsRQa Legacy Labyrinth Project YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-gtBcAjDFVdv93xV9Io3A Videos with Clive: Introducing the Labyrinth https://youtu.be/ZoW5OXBzufY?si=-IKIDneKf-1vNCv1 Experiencing the Labyrinth https://youtu.be/LUE4L9yuZ98?si=ndw1oP3pvu8Y_JUl Labyrinth Resources: Legacy Labyrinth Project https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Labyrinth Launchpad https://www.labyrinthlaunchpad.org/ Veriditas (“home of the labyrinth movement”): https://www.veriditas.org/ Australian Labyrinth Network: https://aln.org.au/ The Labyrinth Society https://labyrinthsociety.org/ Find a labyrinth (Labyrinth Locator) https://labyrinthsociety.org/community-connections-overview/labyrinth-locator/ Mentioned in this episode: The Big Connection (including research by Baylor University): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/bigconnection Clive’s new book, ‘Immersive Prayer: The Power to Change Ourselves and Change our World,’ Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ Image of Ditchling Beacon, UK (mentioned in episode, attributed to Sharon): Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:01:49            World Labyrinth Day Celebrations 00:05:35            The History of Labyrinths 00:10:39            Labyrinths as Symbols of Life 00:15:10            The Modern Labyrinth Movement 00:15:46            The Appeal of Labyrinths 00:19:37            Labyrinths in Incarcerated Settings 00:20:39            Contemplative Labyrinth Activism 00:27:46            World Labyrinth Day Research 00:38:13            Heart-Brain Meditation and Suggested Shared Intention 00:47:13            Connecting with Labyrinth Events 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.

    49 min

  3. APR 22

    Plastic Planet: Turning the Tide on a Global Crisis

    On Earth Day 2026, this episode explores the vast reach of plastic pollution — from beaches and deep-sea trenches to our drinking water and even human bodies — and how plastics and climate change form a linked crisis. Moves toward achieving a workable global treaty committing to measures to avoid polluting the ocean and reducing plastic use stalled close to two years ago. Meantime, a growing awareness of the link between plastic disposal and climate change as a lifecycle highlight the urgency to address the problem. Yet, few seem to be taking note. We look at actions we can take at the grassroots level and as always, see where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. Intentions and prayers begin at 24 minutes 17 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the mounting, multiple impacts of plastic pollution on the environment, animals, human health, and climate change, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that the media and other voices with influence will bring about a mass public awareness of the link between plastic waste and climate change, moving individuals to redouble their efforts to reduce and properly dispose of waste. Please join us in holding this. Earth Day 2026, 22 April 2026. Earthday.org website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2026/ Listen to our previous episode focused on microplastic pollution, “Microplastic Menace: Understanding and Tackling Microplastic Pollution”: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q7v99-165b1ad Chapter markers 00:00:00            Introduction 00:00:58            Earth Day and Environmental Awareness 00:02:17            The Plastic Pollution Crisis 00:06:27            Health Impacts of Plastics 00:06:55            The Plastic Production Dilemma 00:08:34            Global Responses to Plastic Pollution 00:10:15            Local Initiatives and Innovations 00:12:58            Corporate Responses and Delays 00:17:20            Overcoming Major Obstacles 00:19:22            Grassroots Actions and Individual Responsibility 00:21:41            Hope for a Plastic-Free Future 00:22:41            Innovations and Solutions 00:24:17            Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k574ydyyqo https://direct.mit.edu/glep/article/24/2/122/119987/Plastic-Politics-of-Delay-How-Political-Corporate   https://inspirajournals.com/home/viewdetails/?id=8552 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ae3d4e https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11270-025-09071-y https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0165993623000717    https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/sites/default/files/publications/20-Years-of-Government-Responses-to-the-Global-Plastic-Pollution-Problem_final_reduced.pdf  https://oceanblueproject.org/plastic-pollution-guide/    https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution https://phys.org/news/2026-01-global-health-impacts-plastics.html     https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11305883/            https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11560920/       https://practicalaction.org/learning/waste/best-ways-to-fight-plastic-pollution/  https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/environmental-impact-of-plastic-pollution/   https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/plastic-pollution-by-country https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c6lpgw300llt https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpddpldleo    https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/national-strategy-prevent-plastic-pollution  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsus.2024.1399431/pdf?isPublishedV2=False  https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/updates/plastics-and-the-environment/      https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-leads-the-way-on-ending-plastic-pollution  https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/plastic-pollution https://www.oceanicsociety.org/resources/7-ways-to-reduce-ocean-plastic-pollution-today/   https://www.openjournals.ijaar.org/index.php/ajesd/article/view/1807 https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/02/10/plastic-pollution-is-a-major-problem-in-the-us-but-solutions-exist https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2026/4/2/new-u-s-government-plan-for-microplastics-falls-short-of-protecting-human-health https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/learn/latestnews https://www.rjhas.ru/jour/article/view/5393 https://www.rjhas.ru/jour/article/view/5398 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adu2396          https://www.sciengine.com/doi/10.1360/CSB-2025-6023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19397038.2024.2409162 https://www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/plastic-pollution-could-more-than-double-by-2040-report-finds/   https://www.toxreview.ru/jour/article/view/1066 https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/climate-change-reshaping-global-plastic-pollution-crisis/     https://www.worldwildlife.org/podcast/sustainability-works?page=2&podcast_category_id=plastic    https://www.wri.org/insights/4-ways-reduce-plastic-pollution  https://www.wri.org/insights/plastic-pollution-global-plastics-treaty-explained      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.

    30 min

  4. APR 16

    How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire

    With such a fast-changing situation in the Gulf, and the rhetoric coming from the White House changing at breathtaking speed, how can we hold specific prayers and intentions for what is unfolding there and its implications–beyond our immediate responses to the issues of the moment? This is our focus for this edition of Impact! We quickly turn to suggesting specific intentions that are more ongoing rather than generalised as broad requests, such as desiring for lasting peace and a resolution to the deep divisions between Iranian and US/Israeli demands. The episode outlines immediate and mid‑ to long‑term concerns—displacement, economic ripple effects, and humanitarian needs—and offers short guided intentions listeners can use to pray for mercy, wisdom, protection, and fair post‑conflict governance whatever particular headlines are shifting our attention day-to-day. Intention and prayers start at 16 minutes 5 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on how we can pray for what is a constantly changing situation in the Gulf, we suggest offering pure lovingkindness as our main intention: We will that all beings who are prosecuting war in the Gulf, or who are directly impacted by such actions, will be bathed in pure, compassionate light. Please join us in holding this. Specific intentions we suggest holding are follows: We ask for an outflowing of mercy for all who are suffering because of the conflict in the Gulf, for them to know and have reassurance of divine promise, whatever their physical suffering and loss. We will that those living under threat of attack have courage and wisdom to know how best to protect themselves and their loved ones. We pray for wisdom for leaders, diplomats and military decision‑makers, including international actors who may exert influence either within or beyond the public domain, and also for those whose national security is directly threatened by the conflict, especially in the Arabian Peninsula and Lebanon. We ask for wisdom for those seeking to mediate a path to a just, durable peace across the wider Middle East. We will that those who come to such talks do so with a resolve to find such a peace and with an open readiness to truth‑telling and having the courage to choose a non‑violent path. We ask for those seeking and implementing post-conflict arrangements to will for fair and sound governance, to implement what is agreed, and to commit to staying that course. We will that the wounded, bereaved and traumatised in the Gulf receive comfort, healing and the practical help they need. We pray that refugees displaced by the conflict will be held in protective light, welcomed and supported in their host communities. We ask that there will be a will among Gulf nations to resist a move to draconian restrictions on free speech and civil freedoms under a pretext of tightening domestic security. We pray for wisdom and courage for those in military, including both those who are required to obey orders, and those having to give orders that may not sit well with their consciences. We ask that we receive the strength to stay strong when we are troubled by the news, inviting compassion and being mindful that through our prayers and intentions, we do have impact. Of course, add to these as you feel led. We believe most of these are ongoing issues beyond the day-to-day events that we may wish to respond to spontaneously. Mentioned in this episode: Clive’s book: The Heart of Lovingkindness: How to Live from the Heart, Clive Johnson. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lovingkindness-How-live-heart/dp/1916227740/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00            Introduction 00:02:10            Current Events in the Gulf 00:04:37            Holding Intention Amidst Conflict 00:08:49            The Power of Lovingkindness 00:11:04            The Humanitarian Impact of War 00:16:05            Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lebanon-registers-more-than-one-million-displaced-in-israel-hezbollah-war/ https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1499482/more-than-1-million-displaced-in-war-between-israel-and-hezbollah.html https://www.globalsov.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26.03.15-Ormuz-Strait-closure-consequences-on-Africas-fertilizer-and-food-imports-GSA.pdf https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/africa-counts-losses-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-between-us-and-iran-hit-five-key/zg0ysrk https://www.acaps.org/fileadmin/Data_Product/Main_media/20260320_ACAPS_Ripple_effects_and_scenarios_of_the_Middle_East_conflict_.pdf https://trendsresearch.org/news/implications-of-the-february-28-conflict-trends-analyzes-the-strategic-dimensions-of-the-major-middle-east-confrontation/ https://www.crisisgroup.org/cmt/middle-east-north-africa/iran-israelpalestine-united-states-global/conflict-and-consequences-global-impact-new-middle-east-war 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.

    22 min

  5. APR 9

    Borderlines and Breaking Points: Pakistan-Afghanistan at the Edge

    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 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

    18 min

  6. APR 2

    Global Healing Response: Anchoring

    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.

    21 min

  7. MAR 26

    Changing the Collective Unconscious for Good

    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 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.

    36 min

  8. MAR 18

    Immersive Prayer: Harnessing Intention to Heal the World

    In this episode Ellen interviews Clive to celebrate the release of his new book, Immersive Prayer: The Power to Change Ourselves and Change our World, and explore how intention, interfaith teachings, and scientific research converge to deepen prayer and collective healing. They discuss embodied practice over ritual, heart‑mind connection, practical tools for staying grounded, and the role of contemplative activism in our own spiritual journeys. Clive describes how prayer takes on a meaning closer to "living in Spirit" when we recognise and invite a partnership with the divinity within us, and touches on where prayer and intention holding come together. All-in-all, he suggests that holding intention–and praying–not only has impact on ourselves and others, but bring us closer on our spiritual paths to being fully connected with the Divine. The Kindle version of Clive's book is FREE to download on Saturday–Sunday, March 21–22. Simply go to your local Amazon store and search "Clive Immersive Prayer," or click on the link below relevant for your location (selected countries):  USA:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1  UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1 Canada:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1 Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Immersive-Prayer-Power-Change-Ourselves-ebook/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1 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.

    32 min
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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.

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    Ellen Bintz & Clive Johnson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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