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Impact Nations Podcast

Impact Nations

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4 days ago

In this third episode of our Resurrection Series, Tim and Steve explore one of the most misunderstood disciples—Thomas. Was he really a doubter… or just a man who longed for the same encounter his friends had? This powerful conversation will challenge how we think about doubt, belief, church community, and what it means to bear the marks of grace. 💡 What you’ll discover in this episode: Why Jesus showed His wounds—and what it means for usTwo interpretations of “if you retain the sins of any” ...

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In this third episode of our Resurrection Series, Tim and Steve explore one of the most misunderstood disciples—Thomas. Was he really a doubter… or just a man who longed for the same encounter his friends had? This powerful conversation will challenge how we think about doubt, belief, church community, and what it means to bear the marks of grace. 💡 What you’ll discover in this episode: Why Jesus showed His wounds—and what it means for usTwo interpretations of “if you retain the sins of any” ...

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Religion & Spirituality,

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Impact Nations Podcast

11-3 - The Other Side of the Cross: We Must Not Be Passive

In this third episode of our Resurrection Series, Tim and Steve explore one of the most misunderstood disciples—Thomas. Was he really a doubter… or just a man who longed for the same encounter his friends had? This powerful conversation will challenge how we think about doubt, belief, church community, and what it means to bear the marks of grace. 💡 What you’ll discover in this episode: Why Jesus showed His wounds—and what it means for usTwo interpretations of “if you retain the sins of any” ...

4 days ago

52 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

11-2 - The Other Side of the Cross: Marks of God's Grace

What does it mean that Jesus still has scars after the resurrection? Why does He breathe on His disciples? And what is the significance of Mary Magdalene’s encounter in the garden? In this powerful follow-up to Episode 1, Tim and Steve explore John 20:11–23, uncovering deep truths about identity, commissioning, and the Spirit-breathed birth of the Church. In this episode, we discuss: Mary Magdalene as the first apostleJesus’ command: “Do not cling to me”Peace as more than a greeting—it’s a co...

1 week ago

57 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

11-1 - The Other Side of the Cross: On Holy Ground

We're back with a brand-new series on the Impact Nations Podcast—this time, digging deep into the resurrection of Jesus. Tim and Steve Stewart kick things off with the Gospel of John and explore how three often-overlooked details—the folded face cloth, the angels inside the tomb, and Jesus being mistaken as a gardener—are actually rich with theological meaning and profound relevance for our lives today. 📌 In this episode: What the folded face cloth reveals about Jesus and MosesHow the angels ...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Replay: Lord Have Mercy - Interview with Dr. Bradley Jersak

This week, we revisit a listener favorite: a deeply enriching conversation with theologian and author Dr. Bradley Jersak. Together with Tim and Steve Stewart, Dr. Jersak unpacks the meaning, history, and spiritual depth of liturgy in Christian tradition—and how it still speaks powerfully today. 📝 In this episode: What liturgy is and how it developed from Jewish worshipThe importance of the church calendar and its gospel arcThe value of creeds, Eucharist, and Psalms (even the hard ones)How rep...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Replay: The Restoration Conversation - Part 2

We’re continuing our special series replay from The Restoration Conversation! This week, Bethany Sweesy sits down once again with powerhouse leaders Christina Stewart (Impact Nations) and Annabelle Nakabiri (The Remnant Generation) to talk about building transformational culture, measuring real impact, and leaving a lasting legacy in your organization or ministry. 🎯 Whether you're a pastor, nonprofit director, or just someone trying to lead with Kingdom values, this conversation is packed wit...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Replay: The Restoration Conversation - Part 1

As we prepare to launch our upcoming series on the resurrection, we’re revisiting a powerful episode from The Restoration Conversation. Board member Bethany Sweesy sits down in Uganda with Christina Stewart (Impact Nations) and Annabelle Nakabiri (The Remnant Generation) to discuss transformational leadership. Whether you're a seasoned leader or someone waiting for permission to step into your calling, this conversation will challenge and inspire you. From rescuing vulnerable girls to le...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Replay: The Eternal Now - An Interview with Steve Stewart

As we gear up for our new series The Other Side of the Cross, we’re revisiting a listener favorite—Episode 8-23. In this powerful conversation, Tim interviews Impact Nations founder Steve Stewart about his book Pursuing the Mystery of Christ. This episode challenges the fear-based gospel many of us were raised with, inviting us to explore the beauty, paradox, and eternal presence of Christ. From rethinking the Incarnation to reframing the gospel as a mystery to be pursued—not a formula to mas...

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Turning Habits Into Lifelong Staples - Interview with Marc Alan Schelske

Marc Alan Schelske: Recovering from Performance-Driven Faith & Journaling Your Way to Spiritual Maturity Can journaling be more than just keeping a diary? Can it actually foster emotional health, honest faith, and deeper connection with God? This week, author and pastor Marc Alan Schelske returns to the Impact Nations Podcast to share wisdom from his new book, Journaling for Spiritual Growth. Together with Tim, he unpacks how journaling helps us move from religious performance to aut...

1 month ago

1 hour 3 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Hearing the Lord's Voice - Interview with Murray Dueck and Tricia Warren

What is the difference between the gift of prophecy and the office of a prophet? Are we really all meant to hear God’s voice? This week, Tim welcomes Murray Dueck and Tricia Warren—founders of Samuel’s Mantle and co-hosts of their brand-new podcast—to unpack the biblical invitation to hear God personally. Together, they demystify prophecy, reflect on their 25-year journey in prophetic training, and call the Church back to relational intimacy with the Holy Spirit. ✨ In this episode: Why the na...

2 months ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Living Amongst Palestinians - Interview with Mercy Aiken

Mercy Aiken: Genocide in Gaza, The Truth About the West Bank & What the Church Must Do This week on the Impact Nations Podcast, Mercy Aiken joins Tim to unpack her recent travels across Israel, Palestine, and Jordan. A peace advocate and frontline relief coordinator, Mercy shares stories of hope, heartbreak, and what it truly means to follow Jesus into places of deep conflict and injustice. Highlights from the episode: Mercy’s experience being locked down in Bethlehem during the Iran-Isra...

2 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

I Almost Killed the Vision - Interview with Annabelle Nakibiri Ssebakijje

Annabelle Nakibiri Ssebakijje: Rescuing Girls, Raising Leaders, and Growing a Farm This week on the Impact Nations Podcast, Tim is joined by his dear friend and longtime partner, Annabelle Nakibiri Ssebakijje, director of The Remnant Generation in Uganda. For over 10 years, Annabelle has led a movement to rescue vulnerable girls from abuse and abandonment, offering them dignity, healing, and a future. Together, Tim and Annabelle explore: Her personal journey as a leader—and lessons she’s lear...

2 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

From Misery to Poverty - with Dr. Bradley Jersak

Christian Nationalism, Nonviolence & the Justice of God This week on the Impact Nations Podcast, Tim is joined by author and theologian Dr. Bradley Jersak to explore the Kingdom of God as a nonviolent revolution of love. They discuss violent prophetic imagery in Isaiah, the dangers of Christian Nationalism, and what justice really looks like in the light of Jesus. Bradley reflects on his own journey—from Baptist pastor to Principal of St. Stephen’s University—and shares why SSU is reimagi...

2 months ago

1 hour 48 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

One Year To Change Your Life - Interview with Emmanuel Trinity

Summer Series 2025 From the Slums to the CEO's Chair: Emmanuel Trinity’s Incredible Journey What happens when one computer, one mentor, and one surrendered heart collide with a God-sized vision? This week on the Impact Nations Podcast, Tim sits down with longtime partner and friend, Emmanuel Trinity, founder of ERA92—a dynamic, faith-driven social enterprise in Uganda that is transforming entire communities through tech training, discipleship, and business innovation. Born into poverty in one...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

Summer Series 2025 Teaser

Steve is busy preparing a few more episodes of our Road To The Cross series. Meanwhile, Tim will spend the next two months interviewing interesting people for your viewing pleasure. Starting August 7th, guests will include: • Dr. Bradley Jersak (Principal of St Stephen’s University) • Mercy Aiken (Expert on the West Bank and Gaza) • Emmanuel Trinity (African Entrepreneur and Impact Nations Partner) • Marc Alan Schelske (Author of “Journaling for Spiritual Growth”)...

3 months ago

1 minute

Impact Nations Podcast

10-20 Same Body, But Different

The resurrection is just about life after death—it's about ultimate transformation. In this episode we discuss the resurrection of Jesus. Highlights include: • Why did Jesus' resurrected body still have wounds? • Why didn't his disciples recognize Him? • How does Christ's resurrection give us hope for our own restoration in the here and now? • What does the resurrection say about the promise of new creation? 🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast 🌍 Learn more abo...

3 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

10-19 A Hole In The Gospel (Christ's Descent)

What happened between the cross and the resurrection? Why does it matter? In this episode we explore one of the most mysterious—and neglected—moments in the story of salvation: Christ’s descent into Hades. Highlights include: What the early church believed about Christ’s descentWhat scripture has to say about itHow this informs our understanding of the gospel as a source of hope, rescue, and restoration for all of creation🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Impact Nations Podcast

10-18 Christus Victor

What if the story of the Cross was never about satisfying a wrathful God, but about defeating the very forces that hold humanity in bondage? In this episode, Tim and Steve unpack the ancient view of the atonement known as Christus Victor—the belief that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, sin, death, and Satan were overthrown once and for all. They explore how this early church understanding offers a cosmic perspective of salvation, rooted not in guilt and punishment but in liberation and ...

3 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

10-17 A Violent God? (Penal Substitutionary Atonement Theory)

For centuries, the dominant explanation for the cross in Western Christianity has been rooted in retribution—Jesus taking the punishment we deserved. Is that really the whole story? Does it reflect the true heart of God? In this episode we trace the historical development of the Penal Substitutionary Atonement theory. How did theology, empire, and culture combine to shape a view of God that is more violent than loving? Is it time for a different lens? If this episode challenges or encourage...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

10-16 A Precarious Progression (from Original Sin)

This week on The Road to the Cross, Tim and Steve dive into one of the most influential ideas in Western Christianity: original sin. How did a fifth-century theory by Augustine come to dominate our understanding of salvation, the cross, and even our identity? Tracing the theology from Eden to empire, they uncover a progression that reshaped how many Christians understand God's character—introducing fear, shame, and legalism into what was meant to be good news. 📌 Highlights include: The histor...

4 months ago

57 minutes

Impact Nations Podcast

10-15 Cruciform Love (with Dr. Bradley Jersak)

This week on The Road to the Cross, Tim travels to Canada to sit down with theologian and author Bradley Jersak for a powerful conversation about cruciform love—the kind of love revealed on the cross that lays down power, enters our suffering, and forgives without limits. Together, they unpack what it means for Jesus to be self-giving, radically forgiving, and co-suffering—and how this shapes the way we pray, lead others, and share the gospel. With compelling stories, theological depth, and p...

4 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes