Impact Nations Podcast

In this fifth episode of our Resurrection Series, Steve and Tim turn to Paul’s sweeping proclamation of the Gospel in 1 Corinthians 15—the “resurrection chapter.” They unpack what it means to have a living hope through the resurrection of Christ and why that matters for us today. Key topics include: Quote of the week: invites us into the ultimate reality 🟡 Join the global mission: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions 📲 Subscribe to this podcast and leave us a review—your engagement helps spread the Gospel! #ResurrectionHope #1Corinthians15 #ImpactNationsPodcast #ChristusVictor #KingdomNow #ChristianTheology #GospelOfHope #DeathDefeated #NTWright #SteveStewart #TimStewart

In this fourth episode of our Resurrection Series, Tim and Steve journey down the Emmaus Road (Luke 24:13–35) to explore how the resurrected Christ reveals Himself in all of Scripture—especially the Old Testament. Far more than symbolic or prophetic references, we discover that Christ is eternally present in the Scriptures—indwelling time itself and inviting us to encounter Him in a living, sacramental way. This episode dives into: 💖 Support the mission: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions 📘 Grab the book: https://a.co/d/e0yN8v7 🔔 Subscribe and join us every Thursday as we follow the Resurrected King into deeper revelation. #ResurrectionSeries #ImpactNations #ChristInScripture #OldTestamentJesus #Typology #SacramentalTime #Eucharist #RoadToEmmaus #JesusRevealed #PodcastTheology

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: 📌 "The church is not a community of judgment. It’s a community of the forgiven.” 💖 Support the mission: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions ➡️ Want to experience it firsthand? Join the next Journey of Compassion: https://www.impactnations.com/joc #ResurrectionSeries #DoubtingThomas #ImpactNations #KingdomCome #Forgiveness #Eucharist #Discipleship #CommunityOfGrace #ChristianLeadership #NewCreation #John20

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: 🟢 Listen now and be encouraged to live as a Spirit-filled witness to the risen Christ. 💖 Support the mission: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions #ResurrectionSeries #ImpactNationsPodcast #MaryMagdalene #NewCreation #BreathOfGod #HolySpirit #BibleStudy #KingdomOfGod

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: This is the first of six episodes in a journey through John and Luke's post-resurrection accounts. Let’s explore what it means to live resurrection life today. 📖 Scripture References: John 20, 1 Corinthians 15, Jeremiah 31, Exodus 37, Genesis 1, Proverbs 8 🌍 Support the work: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions 🎙️ #ImpactNationsPodcast #Resurrection #FaceCloth #MercySeat #DivineGardener #JesusIsAlive #NewCovenant #NewCreation #JohnsGospel #Christianity #Faith #Creeds #BiblicalTheology #SteveStewart #TimStewart #KingdomOfGod

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: 🕊️ Whether you're a church leader, liturgy-curious, or seeking deeper rhythms of grace in your walk with Jesus, this episode will inspire and challenge you. 📚 Get Dr. Bradley Jersak's book: https://a.co/d/bpxx02w 🤝 Partner with us: https://www.impactnations.com/monthly-giving-champions 🎙️ #ImpactNationsPodcast #BradJersak #Liturgy #Creeds #Eucharist #Worship #ChurchCalendar #SpiritualFormation #Evangelical #Deconstruction #ChurchHistory #Prayer #Psalms #ImpactNations #StStephensUniversity

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 with practical tools, candid stories, and Holy Spirit wisdom. 🧭 Key Takeaways: 🖇️ Learn more: #LeadershipDevelopment #ImpactNations #RestorationConversation #ChristinaStewart #AnnabelleNakabiri #FaithAndLeadership #VisionCasting #ChristianMinistry #NonprofitLeadership #KingdomCulture #MinistryLeadership #UgandaMinistry #JesusAndJustice #SpiritualLeadership #FaithInAction #3RTModel #WomenInLeadership #LegacyBuilders

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 leading global organizations, Christina and Annabelle share practical insights and deep spiritual wisdom on leading with compassion, courage, and clarity. 🔍 What You'll Learn: 💡 “Leadership is responsibility for your actions—and the success and well-being of others.” – Annabelle 🔗 Helpful Links: → The Remnant Generation: https://theremnantgeneration.org → Learn more: https://impactnations.com #ImpactNations #TheRemnantGeneration #RestorationConversation #ChristianLeadership #Uganda #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #BethanySweezy #ChristinaStewart #AnnabelleNakabiri #FaithDrivenLeadership #KingdomImpact #BiblicalLeadership #VisionAndPurpose #TransformationalLeadership #Isaiah58

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 master—this is one of our most spiritually rich episodes. 🧭 What You’ll Learn: 🎯 Order the book: https://impactnations.com/mystery 🌍 Learn more about our global work: https://impactnations.com 🛎 Subscribe to be notified when the next series launches! #ImpactNations #SteveStewart #TimStewart #BeautifulGospel #MysteryOfChrist #ChristInTheOldTestament #ChristianPodcast #ReimaginingTheGospel #TheEternalNow #Incarnation #JesusOutsideTime #PursuingTheMystery #GospelDeconstruction #SpiritualMystery #KingdomOfTheHeavens

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 authentic transformation. 🔍 In This Episode: 📘 Get the book: https://www.journalingforspiritualgrowth.com 📧 Discover more about Impact Nations: https://www.impactnations.com #MarcAlanSchelske #SpiritualJournaling #FaithFormation #ImpactNations #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianDeconstruction #SpiritualPractices #EmotionalHealth #SpiritualMaturity #JournalingTips #PresenceOverPerformance #ContemplativeFaith #ChristCenteredHealing #SilentPrayer #ChristianHabits

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: 🎧 Subscribe for more stories of God's Kingdom at work around the world. #Prophecy #HolySpirit #ChristianLeadership #ChurchCulture #Discipleship #SpiritualGifts #HearingGod #ImpactNations #MurrayDueck #TriciaWarren #PodcastInterview #FaithJourney #PropheticTraining #GodStillSpeaks #SamualsMantle #KingdomConversations

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: 🎯 Learn more: https://impactnations.com/relief-gaza 📝 Read Mercy’s blog: https://mercysubstack.substack.com New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe now and join the conversation. #ImpactNations #GazaCrisis #MercyAiken #ChristianJustice #BiblicalPeacemaking #GazaRelief #Palestine #WestBank #JesusAndJustice #OldTestamentViolence #LoveYourEnemies #PeaceCatalyst #ChurchAndPolitics #SubstackVoices

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: Learn more at: https://theremnantgeneration.org Subscribe for new episodes every Thursday. #ImpactNations #AnnabelleNakibiri #TheRemnantGeneration #Leadership #HopeCityFarm #ChristianMissions #WomenInMinistry #FaithInAction #RescueAndRestore #ChristianLeadership

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 reimagining theological education around peace, justice, and mercy. Topics include: 👉 Learn more about SSU: https://www.ssu.ca 👉 Get Bradley’s books: https://bradleyjersak.com/books 🎧 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations every Thursday. #BradleyJersak #ImpactNations #RestorativeJustice #StStephensUniversity #ChristianNationalism #KingdomOfGod #TheologyPodcast #BiblicalJustice #JesusIsKing #NonviolentGospel

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 of Kampala’s most dangerous slums, Trinity’s story is one of breathtaking redemption. From surviving gang life and losing childhood friends to violence, to landing a job with Coca-Cola—and walking away from it all just six months later to return to the slums and serve—Trinity has dedicated his life to helping others escape the very darkness he once knew. In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: ERA92 Elevatereal"Choose Africa"This is more than a story of transformation—it’s a masterclass in redemptive leadership, innovation, and Kingdom impact. 🔗 Learn more about Trinity’s work: https://era92.com 📧 Interested in visiting Uganda with Impact Nations? Email Tim at tim@impactnations.com

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”) • Murray Dueck and Tricia Warren (Hosts of the Samuel’s Mantle podcast) • Annabelle Nakabiri Ssebakijje (International speaker on protecting women, Impact Nations Partner) • Dr. Cherith Nordling (Theologian, Author of “Knowing God by Name”) • Randeep Matthews (Theologian, Expert in demonology) • and more! We don’t know what order these guests will appear in, so tune in each week for a great surprise! 🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast 🌍 Learn more about the mission: https://impactnations.com ❤️ Become a Monthly Giving Champion: https://impactnations.com/give-monthly

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 about the mission: https://impactnations.com ❤️ Become a Monthly Giving Champion: https://impactnations.com/give-monthly

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: 🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast 🌍 Learn more about the mission: https://impactnations.com ❤️ Become a Monthly Giving Champion: https://impactnations.com/give-monthly

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 restoration. Along the way, they revisit the teachings of Irenaeus and Pelagius, challenging centuries-old assumptions and rediscovering the triumphant love revealed at Calvary. Highlights: Christus Victor🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast 🌍 Learn more about the mission: https://impactnations.com ❤️ Become a Monthly Giving Champion: https://impactnations.com/give-monthly

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 encourages you, drop a comment and share it with a friend. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a conversation! 🎧 Listen to the full series at: https://impactnations.com/podcast 🌍 Learn more about the mission: https://impactnations.com ❤️ Become a Monthly Giving Champion: https://impactnations.com/give-monthly