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Impact!

De : 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. Spiritualité
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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 min
  • How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire

    How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire
    Apr 16 2026
    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/...
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    22 min
  • 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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    21 min
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