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Impact!

著者： 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. スピリチュアリティ
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  • Child Grooming: When Power Protects Predators

    Child Grooming: When Power Protects Predators
    2025/11/27
    In the first of two special episodes, we explore the widespread problem of child sexual exploitation and grooming, highlighting the shocking extent of this evil, and considering the systematic patterns revealed by several high‑profile cases involving wealthy and influential individuals. We examine how power, institutional failure, and silence have enabled a level of abuse and trafficking which brings shame on our societies. As always, we hone in to see where our prayers and intentions may be most needed. WARNING: Listeners should be aware that this episode contains descriptions that may disturbing. Intentions and prayers start at 25 minutes 58 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as an estimated 300 million children globally experience sexual exploitation every year, especially via online abuse, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that every adult who may work in organisations, live in communities, or otherwise know of circumstances where children are being systematically groomed or sexually abused will be moved to challenge deference toward those who have wealth, fame or power, and to respond to the cries of the powerless who are or may be being abused. Please join us in holding this. 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/ While not specifically relating to child grooming, the following relate to the broader topic of abuse committed by men and advocacy for women and other victims: Advocacy to prevent violence against women and girls, advice for what men can do, White Ribbon: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/allies. One man (a White Ribbon ambassador) speaks out: https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/we-speak-up/joseph-smith Men Behaving Badly: Leaders Who Play The Religious Card, our episode focused on men in positions of power who use religious narratives to justify their ideologies: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s4zbu-18e6f49 . Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:43 Reflecting on Child Exploitation 00:05:06 The Scale of Global Abuse 00:10:00 The Epstein Case Unveiled 00:10:40 Al-Fayed’s Systemic Abuse 00:12:32 R. Kelly and His Victims 00:13:51 Notable Scandals in History 00:17:06 Institutional Failures and Complicity 00:19:51 The Grooming Process 00:23:41 The Role of Society in Protection 00:25:37 Call to Action for Change 00:25:58 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-56110052 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-58801183 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_sexual_abuse_cases_by_country https://thediplomat.com/2024/09/malaysia-charges-businessmen-in-cult-linked-child-sex-abuse-scandal/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Ikhwan_child_abuse_scandal https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/12/24/enough-with-buck-passing-child-abuse-in-the-church-is-systemic https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0145213421001411 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg559zz3d8o https://eurochild.org/news/europes-hidden-crisis-child-sexual-abuse-online-at-unprecedented-levels/ https://www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/Child-sexual-abuse-of-African-Asian-and-Caribbean-heritage-children-A-knowledge-review.pdf https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgp1x028r9o https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/baroness-caseys-audit-of-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse https://www.childlight.org/newsroom/over-300-million-children-a-year-are-victims-of-online-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse https://www.childlight.org/newsroom/child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-is-a-multibillion-dollar-industry-our-new-report-shows-who-benefits https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9568794/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/child-trafficking-by-country https://www.csacentre.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Trends-in-Offical-Data-2022-23-FINAL.pdf https://news.sky.com/story/ghislaine-maxwell-how-girls-were-lured-to-be-abused-by-jeffrey-epstein-12500819 https://theconversation.com/jeffrey-epstein-is-not-unique-what-his-case-reveals-about-the-realities-of-child-sex-trafficking-270127 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy7dgrkp2vzo https://www.leighday.co.uk/news/blog/elimination-of-violence-against-women/wealth-power-and-impunity-sexual-abuse-by-powerful-men/ https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/world/europe/harrods-mohamed-fayed-brothers-sexual-assault.html https://theconversation.com/four-ways-mohamed-al-fayed-silenced-whistleblowers-in-his-organisation-240936 https://19thnews.org/2021/09/...
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    32 分
  • Christian Nationalism: Threat or Faith? A Deep Dive

    Christian Nationalism: Threat or Faith? A Deep Dive
    2025/11/20
    In one of a number of special episodes focused on the state and direction of the US as it approaches its 250th anniversary, this week, we explore the rise and influence of Christian Nationalism in US politics and religious life — what it is, its theological roots, and how the ideology is shaping politics, society, and even democracy itself, both in the US and beyond. We reflect upon the social consequences of the ideology for education, civil rights, and attitudes toward "the other," contrasting the movement's beliefs with the positions taken by other Christians, and their effects for minority communities, women, immigrants and many millions of Americans. As always, we consider where we might focus our intentions and prayers. Disclosure: We do take an editorial position in this episode. Intentions and prayers begin at 37 minutes 27 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary amid a time of deep difference over its future course, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all Americans will have the grace to see that those with whom they may disagree are not enemies but are human beings made in God's image or have an equal right to be heard, be safe, and be free. Please join us in holding this. Mentioned in this episode: ‘The Violent Take It by Force: The Christian Movement That Is Threatening Our Democracy’ by Matthew D. Taylor. On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Violent-Take-Force-Christian-Threatening/dp/1506497780/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ‘The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism’ by Tim Alberta. On Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Power-Glory-Evangelicals-Extremism/dp/006322688X/ref=sr_1_1 A prayer for America Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aprayerforamericanow. Labyrinth Around America. https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/laa/index.html Related episodes of Impact! Men Behaving Badly: Leaders Who Play The Religious Card, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-s4zbu-18e6f49 Spain on Edge: Inside a Nation Deeply Polarized, https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p2wbg-1947f34 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:00 Understanding Christian Nationalism 00:02:55 Ideology and Influence 00:05:18 Patterns and Demographics 00:08:08 Political Violence and Extremism 00:09:00 Global Perspectives 00:12:04 Theological Foundations of Christian Nationalism 00:15:36 Historical Context 00:21:24 Critiques and Concerns 00:25:55 Social and Political Effects 00:32:46 Education and Christian Nationalism 00:33:06 Immigration Policies 00:34:46 Emotional and Psychological Impacts 00:36:25 The Role of Social Media 00:37:27 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/what_is_christian_nationalism https://www.missioalliance.org/christian-nationalism-what-defines-it/ https://news.wfsu.org/all-npr-news/2024-02-28/christian-nationalisms-support-is-strongest-in-rural-conservative-states https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/27/global-far-right-christian-nationalists-00063400 ‘The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism,’ Paul D. Miller, 2022, InterVarsity Press. https://www.premierchristianity.com/features/why-the-rise-of-christian-nationalism-around-the-world-is-deeply-concerning/14740.article https://canopyforum.org/2024/11/06/the-rise-of-the-christian-right-in-europe/ https://midamerica.edu/articles/41/doug-wilson-christian-nationalism-and-the-theonomic-debate https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-seven-mountains-mandate-and-how-is-it-linked-to-political-extremism-in-the-us-260034 https://www.freedomforum.org/what-is-christian-nationalism/ https://religionnews.com/2022/02/09/new-report-details-the-influence-of-christian-nationalism-on-the-insurrection/ https://www.psephizo.com/life-ministry/is-christian-nationalism-a-contradiction-in-terms/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/reviews/losing-our-religion/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/...
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    46 分
  • Beautiful Bees with Karmit Even-Zur

    Beautiful Bees with Karmit Even-Zur
    2025/11/12
    In an inspiring episode, Clive talks to storyteller, geomancer and longtime beekeeper and bee lover Kamit Even-Zur about what honeybees may teach us about oneness and heart-led living. Karmit explains the remarkable decision making, co-operation and 'we-consciousness' shared by this extraordinary animal, with each hive acting as though one creature or superorganism in its intricate work of mutual protection, nurturing, feeding and survival. We look at what their collective working may teach us about cooperation, heart-centred communication, and selfless care. We also consider the usual conflict between the natural lives of bees and commercial beekeeping practices, and reflect upon the spiritual and practical lessons bees offer us human beings, inviting us to a deeper connection within our homes and communities and integration of some profound spiritual wisdom into our lives. Find out about Karmit's work on her website: https://www.earth-speaks.net/ Subscribe to Karmit’s newsletter: subscribe on Karmit’s webpage (bottom of the page) https://www.earth-speaks.net/ Information about Karmit's eco-mythological journeys: https://forms.gle/MBbz5GdFMJF6oeUw9 Upcoming workshops: Storytelling & Culture in N Morocco 19th-25th March https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GwdI0N0yeyzR2X5eweHAVu42hG5sFPvM/view?usp=sharing Folktales in Troubled Times, East Sussex UK, 2nd-13th March 2026 https://www.schoolofstorytelling.com/folktalesintroubledtimes Find out about 1:1 mentoring and support offered by Karmit at https://forms.gle/Wmz8jb6DhqAFgu9w5 Check in regularly with Karmit’s website for information about new events. Workshops are also fully listed on Karmit’s Spanish language site, https://karmitevenzur.es/ Mentioned in this episode: Honeybee Democracy by Thomas D. Seeley. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Honeybee-Democracy-Thomas-D-Seeley/dp/0691147213/ref=sr_1_1 The Life of the Bee by Maurice Maeterlinck. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Bee-Maurice-Maeterlinck-ebook/dp/B004TQVKKK/ref=sr_1_2 Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:04 Meeting Karmit 00:04:34 The Fascinating World of Bees 00:07:40 Learning from Honeybee Democracy 00:10:32 The hive as a superorganism 00:11:47 The Role of the Queen Bee 00:15:51 Spiritual Lessons from Bees 00:18:53 Interdependence and Cooperation 00:22:07 Heart Intelligence and Communication 00:24:03 Commercial Beekeeping Challenges 00:27:59 Understanding Bees’ Needs 00:32:27 Lessons in Shared Responsibility 00:38:07 Karmit’s workshops and upcoming 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.
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    41 分
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