Impact Nations Podcast

Join Christina Stewart and Annabelle Nakibiri on "The Restoration Conversation" as they delve into a powerful narrative of overcoming extreme challenges and finding redemption through faith. This episode offers a deeply personal look into Annabelle's journey from despair to purpose, highlighting the transformative power of hope and community support.The Restoration Conversation is brought to you by Survive To Thrive, our annual campaign to rescue vulnerable women and youth from danger. With your help, we aim to provide a whole new future for abused women and children in four different nations. Learn how you can participate at www.impactnations.com/thrive

Join Christina Stewart and Annabelle Nachavidis in a profound episode of Restoration Conversation, where they delve into Annabelle's compelling journey of overcoming immense hardships. Tune in to hear a story of hope and resilience that illustrates the transformative power of support and education.

While we prepare Season 9 for you, we would like to share some old episodes of a show that was hosted by our co-founder and Director of Women’s Development, Christina Stewart, and one of our Ugandan ministry partners, Annabelle Nakabiri Ssebakijje, the founder and Executive Director of The Remnant Generation.In this first episode of "The Restoration Conversation," Christina and Annabelle explore Annabelle's incredible journey from a desperate, broken place to becoming a beacon of hope for young girls in Uganda. Annabelle shares how her encounter with Jesus transformed her life and set her on a path to rescue and restore others, offering profound insights into the power of faith, resilience, and God's redemptive love.The Restoration Conversation is brought to you by Survive To Thrive, our annual campaign to rescue vulnerable women and youth from danger. With your help, we aim to provide a whole new future for abused women and children in four different nations. Learn how you can participate

This week, Tim is joined by the Author and Founder of Impact Nations to delve into his latest book, "Pursuing The Mystery Of Christ". Tune in to explore more about how Steve shares that as our understanding of Christ deepens, the Gospel we carry expands, profoundly influencing us and our ability to witness His work in our world. If you seek a deeper connection with Jesus and aspire to embrace a more profound, transformative Gospel, then "Pursuing the Mystery of Christ" will both challenge and invigorate your pursuit.Stay Connected with Steve:Buy the book – (Here)Visit The website - https://www.impactnations.com/our-mission#aboutVideo

This week Tim is joined by author Paul Young to discuss his book “Lies We Believe About God” Tune in to explore more about how Paul shares 33 commonly uttered and sometimes seemingly innocuous things we say about God. Paul exposes these as lies that keep us from having full, loving relationships with our creator. Stay Connected with Paul: Buy the book –http://wmpaulyoung.com/lies-we-believe-about-god/ Visit Paul’s website -https://wmpaulyoung.com/wm-paul-young-about/

This week Tim is joined by author Tania Harris to discuss her book “The Church Who Hears God's Voice” Tune in to explore more about how Dr Tania Harris set out to unlock the questions Christians have debated for centuries: How does God speak? How do you know it's God? and What difference does it make to the church?.Stay Connected with Tina:Buy the book – (Here)Visit Ta website - https://www.godconversations.com/god-conversations/.

This week Tim is joined by author Brian McLaren to discuss his book ‘Life After Doom.” Tune in to explore more about how he engages with the catastrophic failure of both our religious and political leaders to address the dominant realities of our time.Stay Connected with Brian:Buy the book - http://brianmclaren.net/lad/Visit Brians’ website -  https://brianmclaren.net/

This week Tim is joined by author Heather to discuss her book “Thirst 2600 Miles to Home” Tune in to explore more Heather Anderson had hiked what is known as the "Triple Crown" of backpacking: the Appalachian Trail (AT), Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)―a combined distance of 7,900 miles with a vertical gain of more than one million feet. A few years later, she left her job, her marriage, and a dissatisfied life and walked back into those mountains.In the second half of this interview, Heather and Tim were joined by Whitney "Allgood" La Ruffa, and the three of them chatted about their recent adventures in Uganda. Buy the book: https://wordsfromthewild.net/book/Find her on: Instagram @_wordsfromthewild_Facebook @Wordsfromthewild

This week Tim is joined by author Chris Green to discuss his book “All Things Beautiful”. Tune in to explore more about the one who is our truth, the one who made us and the one in whose image we are made. Stay Connected with Chris:Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/All-Things-Beautiful-Aesthetic-Christology/dp/1481315587Visit Chris’ website - https://cewgreen.substack.com/

This week Tim is joined by author Bruce Main to discuss his book “The Promise Effect: Altering the Universe by Being God's Promise”. Tune in to explore more about how the Promise Effect is happening in your life. Stay Connected with Bruce:Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Effect-Altering-Universe-Being/dp/1495913082UrbanPromise USA website - https://urbanpromiseusa.org/UrbanPromise International website - https://urbanpromiseinternational.org/ministry/urbanpromise-camden/

This week Tim is joined by author Felicia Murrell to discuss her book “And: The Restorative Power of Love in an Either/Or World”. Tune in to explore who Love is inviting us to be and learn more about how emotions play into our humanity. Stay Connected with Felicia: Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Restorative-Power-Love-Either-World/dp/B0C8C9VC1R Book Tour Information - https://feliciamurrell.com/book-tourFollow Felicia on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/felicia.murrell.9Follow Felicia on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hellofelicia_murrell/?hl=enFelicia’s website - https://feliciamurrell.com/

This week Tim is joined by author Brian Zahnd to discuss his book “The Wood Between the Worlds”. Tune in to hear more about  the salvation story and what the cross meant and continues to mean for the world. Stay Connected with Brian: Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Wood-Between-Worlds-Poetic-Theology/dp/151400562X#:~:text=In%20The%20Wood%20Between%20the,to%20mean%20for%20the%20world.Brian’s website - https://brianzahnd.com 

This week Tim is joined by author David Balestri to discuss his book “Marketplace Invasion: ‘Operating in the supernatural power of God invading the marketplace’”. Tune in to be inspired to look at the great commission through the eyes of the first-century church. Stay Connected with David: Buy the Book - https://marketplaceinvasion.com.au/shop/marketplace-invasion-operating-in-the-supernatural-power-of-god-invading-the-marketplace/ His website - https://marketplaceinvasion.com.au/More videos from David - https://www.youtube.com/@davidbalestri6386/videos 

This week Tim is joined by author Jon DePue to discuss his book “Beyond Justification”. Tune in to learn more about Paul’s Gospel. Stay connected with Jon: Jon’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ApocalypseHereJon’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/HereApocalypse?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorOrder the book - https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Justification-Liberating-Pauls-Gospel/dp/1532678983

This week Tim is joined by author Baxter Kruger to discuss his book “Parable of the Dancing God”. Tune in to learn more about the story for the prodigal son. Stay connected with Baxter: Baxter’s ministry - https://perichoresis.org/Order the book - https://perichoresis.org/product/the-parable-of-the-dancing-god/ 

This week Tim is joined by Peri Zahnd to discuss her book “Every Scene By Heart: A Camino de Santiago Memoir”. Tune in to hear more about Peri’s journey down the Camino de Santiago. Stay connected with Peri: Word of Life Church - https://wolc.com/  Buy the book - https://www.amazon.com/Every-Scene-Heart-Camino-Santiago/dp/0692884610Join the Journey - The Journey to Israel is still uncertain at this time, but visit https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion to learn more about going on a Journey with Impact. 

2023 was an amazing year at Impact Nations! In this short clip, Tim is excited to share the success of the year with you. 

“The Glory of God is always with us.” Merry Christmas Eve! Enjoy this last episode of the Advent Series. This week Steve encourages us to come, see, and believe.

“It's in the midst of our discouragement, that so often God meets us” Welcome to week three of the Advent Series. As we creep closer to Christmas Steve encourages us to understand that often God meets us outside the margins. 

“Mary had a choice, and what she chose changed everything!” Welcome to week two of our advent series! This week Steve gives a short teaching on how we can honor Mary, Theotokos, this advent season.