Impact Nations Podcast

What is the first step to becoming our true selves? What's the difference between a Lord and a Rabbi? What are the signs of brokenness? This week we're studying the first half of Matthew chapter 26.This week's episode is brought to you by our campaign to provide for newborn Baby Promise. Promise will have many health needs in the days to come. If you would like to provide for her survival, go to www.impactnations.com/promiseTo register for the Beautiful Gospel Conference, visit www.beautifulgospelconference.com.

This week our friend Bradley Jersak joins us to dissect the three parables in Matthew 25. He does an incredible job showing us how all three are building towards the same point.This week's episode is brought to you by the Beautiful Gospel Conference. Register today at www.beautifulgospelconference.com

Brian Zahnd delves into the Olivet Discourse. He has incredible insight into what Jesus was prophesying and he walks us through it's fulfillment in history.Brian will be joining us as a speaker at the Beautiful Gospel Conference May 11-14, 2022. Register today at www.beautifulgospelconference.com

Is God concerned about our tithing?What the heck is a phylactery?Does our silence put us at risk of being whitewashed tombs?This week's episode is brought to you by our skills and business training programs. You can learn more about them today at www.impactnations.com/skills

This week Steve and Tim take a moment to sit down with old friends of Impact Nations. Wayne and Sabrina have become "spiritual directors" over the last seven years. We were so curious to learn how this differs from a christian counselor or the commonly known idea of "discipleship".This week's episode is brought to you by the Beautiful Gospel Conference. Register today at www.beautifulgospelconference.com.Wayne and Sabrina referenced several links throughout the discussion:The Organization our school is connected with: www.sustainablefaith.comEvangelical Spiritual Direction Association: https://www.graftedlife.org/spiritual-direction/esdaBooks referred to:Sacred Companions by David G. Benner https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Companions-Spiritual-Friendship-Direction/dp/083083270X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JNOE685M0CZM&keywords=sacred+companions+by+david+benner&qid=1644173479&s=books&sprefix=sacred+comp%2Cstripbooks%2C206&sr=1-1Delves into the idea that our souls long for accompan

Welcome to the Impact Nations Podcast, episode 5-42, “Four Questions”.  What is Christian nationalism and why is it dangerous? Is there a healthy way to engage in politics? Are we going to heaven when we die? There are loads of questions this week, including a question from Jesus. Here we go with the conclusion of Matthew chapter 22.This episode is brought to you by our Isaiah 58 feeding program. Give today at www.impactnations.com/feedingRegister for the conference now at www.beautifulgospelconference.com

Are we putting our faith in the wrong things?Why are so many people leaving the western church?Is it possible to have too many nice people in the church?This week's episode is brought to you by our skills and business programs. Check them out today at www.impactnations.com/skills

As Steve takes us through the first half of Matthew chapter 21, he gives us a fresh perspective on some well known parables.How do you read the Old Testament through the lense of Christ?Check out the Beautiful Gospel Conference website today at www.beautifulgospelconference.com

This week, Steve looks at the parable of the workers.How is the call of God on our lives an example of God's Compassion.You will be amazed by Matthew's use of language as he makes a difficult comparison for us to consider.What are signs that we have become slaves to how others view us?

This week Steve asks more questions than he answers as he examines Jesus' stance on divorce and how to get to heaven.Steve mentions Walter Bruggeman's commentary on Genesis which can be found here.

This week is a week off for the regular Matthew series so we decided to share a podcast recorded by our friends and board members in Australia. Their stories and experiences (and accents) make for a great time!

As angels enter the nativity Story, Steve discusses the implications of the Divine breaking into our world.

Steve spends a few minutes today looking into what makes a space sacred. He also considers what it means to pursue Jesus.

Steve spends a few minutes discussing the location of Jesus birth. How did Joseph and Mary find a place to stay? What were the conditions of the way the Gospel entered the world?

This week we will be working our way through the birth of Jesus and the events leading up to it. Each day Steve will release a ten minute discussion of another element.

Steve spends a few minutes discussing the Incarnation. Both the divinity and humanity of Jesus as he came to earth.

What does Jesus mean when He talks about outer darkness?How can we consider His judgment to be good news?Is God's forgiveness conditional?Steve mentions Brad Jersak's article on forgiveness which can be found here.If you would like to give to the Double Your Impact campaign, you can do so at www.impactnations.com/giveThe christmas catalog can be explored at www.impactnations.com/christmas

Why did Jesus use small children as an example of how we ought to live?Is there a simple manual for church discipline?Should we all cut off our arms?!?!This week's episode is brought to you by the christmas catalog. Check it out today at www.impactnations.com/christmas

Join us as we sit down with author and theologian Brian Zahnd to discuss the Transfiguration in Matthew 17.Brian also just released a new book titled "When Everything's On Fire". You can get your copy today here.This Week's episode is brought to you by the Christmas Catalog. Check it out today at www.impactnations.com/christmas

Why was Jesus ticked off at an entire generation?How can we join in His suffering?What can we learn from Peter finding money is a fish's mouth?All of this and more in our study of Matthew chapter 17.Steve mentions his series Doing the Gospel. You can purchase this here.This week's episode is brought to you by our Triple Tuesday (Giving Tuesday) campaign. Give today at www.impactnations.com/giving-tuesday.