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Impact!

Impact!

By: 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. Spirituality
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  • Unmasking the Global Authenticity Crisis

    Unmasking the Global Authenticity Crisis
    May 29 2025
    In this episode, we explore the pressing issues of the social authenticity crisis affecting many societies globally, which is being driven among other reasons by AI-generated content, political polarization, and eroded trust in institutions. We discuss how this crisis impacts our daily lives, the difficulty in distinguishing genuine information, and the role of misinformation in deepening divides. We also explore the implications of polarization on mental health, relationships, and social well-being. As always, we guide listeners through intentions and prayers aimed at fostering dialogue, understanding, and a movement towards a beloved community that embraces difference. Intentions and prayers start at 17 minutes 10 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we consider the critical crisis of authenticity affecting many polarised societies, and in the face of increasingly unreliable and deliberately fake information sources that many of us are exposed to, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that there will be widespread awareness of the value of working toward a beloved community that celebrates and embraces, rather than polarizes and demonises, differences of views and ways of being. Please join us in holding this. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:56 Understanding the Authenticity Crisis 00:04:27 The Rising Polarization 00:09:06 Effects of Polarization on Society 00:12:28 The Personal Impact of Polarization 00:16:27 Moving Towards Healing and Change 00:17:10 Intentions and Prayers Useful resources relating to this episode: Global Healing Response Quarter 1 2025 theme, Authenticity/Groundedness https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness/ Global Healing Response Quarter 2 2025 theme, Authenticity/Grit https://globalhealingresponse.com/ghr-2025-q1-authenticity-groundedness-2/ Listen to our episode, Embracing Authenticity at: https://www.heartfulimpact.com/e/embracing-authenticity-a-new-years-journey-to-true-change/ The 2025 Edelman’s Trust Barometer Global Report can be downloaded at https://www.edelman.com/trust/2025/trust-barometer Sources referenced in this episode: https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/2/8/pgad246/7234412 https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/3/10/pgae426/7821170 https://adata.pro/blog/5-things-you-should-know-about-crisis-communications-in-2025/ https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2025/05/14/the-perceived-independence-of-information-sources-has-a-powerful-impact-on-polarisation/ https://ifstudies.org/blog/now-political-polarization-comes-for-marriage-prospects https://mediate.com/bridging-the-divide-how-family-values-and-conflict-resolution-shape-our-polarized-world/ https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/01/18/what-happens-when-democracies-become-perniciously-polarized-pub-86190 https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/09/polarization-democracy-and-political-violence-in-the-united-states-what-the-research-says https://cess-nuffield.nuff.ox.ac.uk/files/Eugen-Dimant_Hate-Trumps-Love.pdf https://cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/next-gen-technologies/why-data-quality-and-authenticity-will-be-essential-for-ai-in-2025/117957184 https://cobsinsights.org/2024/10/16/the-ripple-effects-of-political-polarization-in-society/ https://coreywilkspsyd.com/2025-predictions/ https://ecpr.eu/Events/Event/PanelDetails/13043 https://ejpr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1475-6765.12623 https://fgsglobal.com/insights/crisis-management-2025-trends-and-developments https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2023-05/ran_the_media_and_polarisation_052023_en.pdf https://hub.genwell.ca/political-polarization-impact-on-social-isolation-disconnection-and-loneliness/ https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/top-10-listing/top-10-most-powerful-countries-in-the-world-2025-where-does-india-rank-9816599/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/19401612251315597-articles.6 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/17456916231186409 https://llyc.global/en/ideas/the-psychological-factors-associated-with-polarization/ https://misinforeview.hks.harvard.edu/article/misinformation-in-action-fake-news-exposure-is-linked-to-lower-trust-in-media-higher-trust-in-government-when-your-side-is-in-power/ https://newdiscourses.com/2021/04/authenticity-and-the-woke-crisis-of-the-real/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/isj.12453 https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:cec60ee5-93b9-433c-b68c-a3081f1217f8/download_file?safe_filename=polarization%2520and%2520partisanship%2520&type_of_work=Journal+article https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10372506/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11093341/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8630091/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9802430/ https://prsay.prsa.org/2025/01/03/...
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    21 mins
  • Political Turbulence in Serbia: A Democracy at a Crossroad

    Political Turbulence in Serbia: A Democracy at a Crossroad
    May 22 2025
    In this episode, we explore the current political turbulence in Serbia. The country is experiencing significant unrest marked by mass protests, democratic backsliding, and challenges to human rights. As international observers express concern over the erosion of democratic norms, we delve into the nature of Serbia's political scene, and the country's precarious stance between the EU and Russia. As always, we look at where we might focus our intentions and prayers, and invite you to join us in holding these. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as Serbia’s political situation remains finely balanced, with the government consolidating power amid mounting domestic and international challenges and mass unrest at home, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that Serbia’s President, Prime Minister and cabinet will be guided by wise and compassionate counsel that seeks to guard against democratic backsliding. Please join us in holding this. Our guided time of prayer and intention sending starts at 10 minutes 30 seconds. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:13 Understanding Serbia’s Political Turbulence 00:10:28 Holding Intentions for Change Sources referenced in this episode: https://balkaninsight.com/2025/04/15/buying-time-serbia-gets-new-government-amid-ongoing-political-crisis/ https://ecfr.eu/article/cast-no-shadow-how-the-eu-can-advance-the-kosovo-serbia-dialogue-process/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_Serbia https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/serbia-past-the-point-of-no-return/ https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2023 https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2024 https://freedomhouse.org/country/serbia/freedom-world/2025 https://monitor.civicus.org/watchlist-march-2025/Serbia/ https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novi_Sad_railway_station_canopy_collapse https://theloop.ecpr.eu/the-student-movement-challenging-state-and-societal-capture-in-serbia/ https://tradingeconomics.com/serbia/political-stability-and-absence-of-violence-terrorism-estimate-wb-data.html https://www.allianz.com/en/economic_research/country-and-sector-risk/country-risk/serbia.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17907947 https://www.bmz.de/en/countries/serbia/political-situation-119368 https://www.boell.de/en/2025/03/13/will-serbias-protest-movement-lead-to-a-democratic-beginning https://www.dw.com/en/no-end-to-serbias-political-crisis-in-sight/a-72133397 https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-students-run-to-brussels-take-protest-to-the-eu/a-72543381 https://www.euronews.com/tag/serbia-politics https://www.gmfus.org/news/protests-leave-serbias-politics-finely-balanced https://www.idea.int/democracytracker/country/serbia https://www.intellinews.com/serbia-s-growth-hampered-by-political-unrest-in-first-quarter-of-2025-374427/ https://www.mfa.gov.tr/sibistan-siyasi-gorunumu.en.mfa 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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    15 mins
  • Clive's Secret Trans Life: Trans Lives Matter (Part 2)

    Clive's Secret Trans Life: Trans Lives Matter (Part 2)
    May 15 2025
    This week, in a special episode, Ellen talks to Clive about his experience of being trans and his reactions to a changing in attitudes toward trans people in both the US and UK. He talks about his lived experience of hiding a secret and rarely feeling able to let Anja, his female self, come out and be seen by the world. We talk about how this relates to authenticity and activism, and the beautiful way that Clive has recently found that his journey of gender exploration and coming to terms with his sexuality plays into and is being informed by his spiritual journey. Clive talks candidly, shedding light on the nuances of gender fluidity and his belief in the importance for fostering a beloved community that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that invites empathy and understanding, introducing listeners both to a side of Clive and to the beautifully varied world of trans that many may know little about. Feel free to reach out to Clive if you'd like to talk about your own searching or struggling with this issue via Messenger on our Facebook group, or via his website, https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmindex.html. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we consider Clive’s fear that we may be moving away from building a beloved society that embraces full acceptance and inclusiveness of trans people, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that, in the face of legislative changes and the course of dialogue in our home countries toward trans people, all people will be moved by a desire for beloved community that fully upholds the dignity and equality of trans people, and that tolerates and celebrates differences of view. Please join us in holding this. Clive’s YouTube channel, A Gender Fluid Life: https://www.youtube.com/@transformationsontuesday. Offers reflections, explainers, inquiries into “all things trans,” including dedicated playlists aimed at offering help for parents and loved ones of trans people, reflections on being trans and having faith, and help for coming out. Clive’s guide to coming out as trans or a crossdresser: https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmcomingout.html (see also the supporting video, https://youtu.be/qIjT3maFQNI). Clive’s infographic and guide to understanding your gender and sexuality: https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/tmg/tmdownloads.html (see also the supporting video, https://youtu.be/_1SpFYUxvDc). Listen to our Part 1 episode on this topic, Trans Lives Matter at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-7p8jz-18966ad Help and information: Crossdream Life. Includes discussion forum and help for families, partners and significant others of trans people, and a dedicated area for transmen. https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/crossdreamlife/ Resources on Crossdreaming, Transgender and Transsexual Issues. https://www.crossdreamers.com/ Directory of help sources for trans folks in Wayfarer Magazine (mainly USA-focussed). https://www.wayfarermagazine.com/p/trans-and-queer-emergency-resource Books: ‘The Transgender Issue’ by Shon Faye. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Issue-Trans-Justice-All/dp/1839768398/ref=sr_1_1 ‘Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity’ by Julia Serano. (includes discussion of the theory of subconscious sex). Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Whipping-Girl-Transsexual-Scapegoating-Femininity/dp/1541604520/ref=sr_1_1 ‘Embodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say’ by Preston M. Sprinkle. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Transgender-Identities-Church-Bible/dp/0830781226/ref=sr_1_1 ‘Trans: When Ideology Meets Reality’ by Helen Joyce. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Trans-Sunday-Bestseller-Helen-Joyce/dp/0861543726/ref=sr_1_1 Sources referenced in this episode: Full UK High Court ruling on meaning of the terms “woman” and “man” in the Equality Act 2010: https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2024_0042_judgment_aea6c48cee.pdf Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision for beloved community (originally spoken about by Josiah Royce) can be found at https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/the-king-philosophy/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:56 Exploring Trans Issues 00:03:23 Clive’s Experience Growing Up 00:05:37 The Complexity of Gender Identity 00:08:02 Spiritual Insights and Gender 00:10:59 The Intersection of Gender and Spirituality 00:18:22 Childhood Awareness and Suppression 00:21:11 University Challenges and Isolation 00:27:39 Finding Expression Through YouTube 00:32:29 The Impact of Recent Rulings 00:43:49 Current Events and Activism 00:54:10 Authenticity and Activism 00:57:02 Resources for ...
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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