Episodes

  • 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
  • EMERGENCY EPISODE: Famine in Gaza, A Plea for Compassion

    EMERGENCY EPISODE: Famine in Gaza, A Plea for Compassion
    May 8 2025
    In this emergency episode, we bring urgent attention to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. With severe food shortages affecting nearly the entire population, and close to half a million people thought to already be suffering the most severe stage of famine, we hone in on the consequence of nearly two months of a near complete blockage of aid flows into the territory that now endangers an entire people. Please join us with our urgent plea for compassion. Suggested Intention Focus With the deteriorating and perilous situation brining nearly Gaza’s entire population to the point of starvation, we suggest holding as an urgent intention: We will that the hearts and minds of all who have influence and affect decisions on the flow or otherwise of humanitarian aid into Gaza will be moved with deep compassion for the millions of innocent people who are suffering or facing starvation there. Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.wfp.org/countries/palestine https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipcinfo-website/alerts-archive/issue-97/en/ https://www.un.org/unispal/document/gaza-strip-ipc-report-sep24-apr25/ https://www.wfp.org/news/new-gaza-food-security-assessment-sees-famine-risk-persisting-amid-ongoing-fighting-and https://www.csis.org/analysis/famine-gaza https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/statement/2024/06/26/world-bank-group-statement-regarding-ipc-report-on-food-security-situation-in-gaza https://www.ipcinfo.org/ipc-country-analysis/details-map/en/c/1157065/ https://www.fao.org/in-focus/gaza/en https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-aid-groups-hit-out-at-israeli-plans-for-resuming-gaza-aid-distribution/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aid-to-gaza-e3-foreign-ministers-statement-23-april-2025 https://www.dw.com/en/israels-plans-for-the-conquest-of-gaza/a-72454890 https://nypost.com/2025/05/06/us-news/trump-teases-very-very-big-announcement-ahead-of-middle-east-trip/ 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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    7 mins
  • Kashmir in the Middle: The Crisis Between Two Nuclear Powers that's Moving Dangerously in the Direction of War

    Kashmir in the Middle: The Crisis Between Two Nuclear Powers that's Moving Dangerously in the Direction of War
    May 7 2025
    In this urgent episode, we focus on the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. With over 1.65 billion lives potentially affected, this episode explores the background and implications of India's recent military strikes against its neighbour, accusations of Pakistani support for the attack on civilians in Kashmir two weeks ago, and the deep-rooted conflict that threatens a possible escalation into war. Join us as we look at where our collective power in intention and prayer is now urgently needed to avoid a flashpoint turning into an escalation into a bitter war. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as relations between India and Pakistan have intensified to a level not seen for many years, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that wisdom will prevail among all who have influence in the military command and within or upon the governments of India and Pakistan to determine a forward path that avoids escalation of their conflict at all costs. Please join us in holding this. Intentions and prayers start at 18 minutes 30 seconds. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:02 Urgent Focus on India and Pakistan 00:09:55 Historical Context of Kashmir Conflict 00:14:42 Military Escalation Risks and Peace Prospects 00:18:30 Intentions and Prayers for Peace Sources referenced in this episode: https://efe.com/en/latest-news/2025-05-05/south-asia-heats-up-as-india-pakistan-prepare-for-conflict/ https://en.iz.ru/en/1881505/2025-05-05/political-scientist-questioned-involvement-mediators-resolving-conflict-between-india-and-pakistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_border_skirmishes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff https://www.studyiq.com/articles/indo-pakistan-wars/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India%E2%80%93Pakistan_relations https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/30/india-pakistan-tensions-terrorist-attack-mediation/ https://www.app.com.pk/global/pakistani-american-political-group-slams-indias-attack-on-pakistan-seeks-south-asian-peace/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/operation-sindoor-kartarpur-corridor-shut-after-india-strikes-terror-camps-in-pakistan-pok/articleshow/120958903.cms https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/multiple-loud-explosions-heard-pakistani-kashmir-reuters-witness-2025-05-06/ https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/newsblogs/india-pakistan-war-live-updates-operation-sindoor-indian-army-airforce-pahalgam-terror-attack-mock-drill-blackout-india-news-today/liveblog/120943152.cms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cwyneele13qt https://india.org.pk/pages.php?id=16 https://indiasworld.in/the-2021-india-pakistan-ceasefire-origins-prospects-and-lessons-learned-us-institute-of-peace-2024-its-continued-relevance-amid-rising-tensions/ https://issi.org.pk/press-release-experts-at-issi-roundtable-recommend-strategic-patience-on-pakistan-india-relations/ https://journal-neo.su/2025/03/14/relations-between-pakistan-and-india-opportunities-and-prospects/ https://khybernews.tv/india-pakistan-tensions-in-2025-a-pakistani-perspective-rooted-in-peace/ https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/india-and-pakistan-intelligence-nuclear-vault/2025-04-22/us-intelligence-south-asian https://stratnewsglobal.com/pakistan/pakistan-test-fires-second-missile-amid-standoff-with-india/ https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/pakistan-weighs-its-options-as-india-readies-for-war/ https://thefridaytimes.com/16-Apr-2025/indo-pak-dialogue-a-search-for-peace https://time.com/7282263/india-pakistan-crisis-pahalgam-attack/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/world-india-politics/relationship-between-india-and-pakistan/ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-envoys-nuclear-threat-to-india-amid-tensions-over-pahalgam-attack/articleshow/120865840.cms https://tribune.com.pk/story/2543987/adb-urges-peace-between-pak-india https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/pakistan-minister-warns-of-possible-indian-military-strike-in-twenty-four-thirty-six-hours https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/1/the-10bn-india-pakistan-trade-secret-hidden-by-official-data https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/dont-see-a-major-war-with-india-but-have-to-be-ready-pakistan-ex-nsa https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/dont-see-a-major-war-with-india-but-have-to-be-ready-pakistan-ex-nsa https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/3/pakistan-test-fires-ballistic-missile-as-tensions-with-india-rise https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4wk22vk4zo https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgnw9kydgqo https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/conflict-between-india-and-pakistan https://www.dw.com/en/kashmir-attack-india-downgrades-ties-with-pakistan/a-72315605 https://www.ft.com/content/5972a5ce-64dc-4c2a-9fa0-80cb8ad575dc https://www.globalguardian.com/newsroom/kashmir-terror-attack-april-2025 https://www.iar-gwu.org/blog/...
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    22 mins
  • Trans Lives Matter (Part 1)

    Trans Lives Matter (Part 1)
    May 1 2025
    This week, as a landmark legal ruling in the UK and sweeping executive orders in the US come into effect, we take a deep dive into the controversial social issue that has sparked fierce debate in our own countries: the rights and recognition of people identifying as trans. We delve into the nature of the division in this divide, understand the challenge of finding a way forward that may be acceptable both to trans people and those who argue for their exclusion from single sex safe spaces, and explore what may lie behind the increasing unease in society on the issue, especially in the U.S. and U.K. Crucially, we consider why the "trans issue" is one that affects us all, and that to ignore or push it into the long grass risks further alienation and future crisis in our own back yards and has broader implications for equality, freedom of expression, and social progress. As always, we conclude with suggested intentions and prayers. This is Part 1 of a 2 part special on this topic. Next time, Clive talks about his own experience of growing up trans and sharing his reactions and reflections on what’s now happening in our own back yards. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we consider the grave fear and sense of exclusion being faced by many trans people in the US and UK, as well as in other countries, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that there will be a readiness among all people to recognise and respect the gender identities of others that they may consider to be outside the norm, including where these may be contrary to the notion of binary or biologically-determined sex or gender according to their own faith-based or other worldview. Please join us in holding this. Intention and prayers start at 38 minutes 30 seconds. Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:01 The Trans Issue Explained 00:03:48 A Landmark Judgment 00:06:34 Trans Rights in a Global Context 00:14:34 The U.S. Political Landscape 00:18:07 The Cultural Climate 00:20:50 The Divide among Feminists 00:26:31 Evidence and Misconceptions 00:28:57 The Importance of Trans Issues 00:34:05 Understanding Societal Fears 00:38:30 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: ‘The Transgender Issue’ by Shon Faye. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Issue-Trans-Justice-All/dp/1839768398/ref=sr_1_1 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 UK Equality and Human Rights Commission interim update on the practical implications of the UK Supreme Court judgment: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/interim-update-practical-implications-uk-supreme-court-judgment https://americanoversight.org/investigation/trump-administrations-transgender-military-ban/ https://cass.independent-review.uk/home/publications/final-report/ https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/90937/4/2158244020927029.pdf https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10137/ https://culturico.com/2024/01/10/the-controversy-over-rapid-onset-gender-dysphoria-bad-science-or-bad-faith/ https://gomag.com/article/nyc-defiantly-counters-federal-attacks-on-trans-rights-with-protect-trans-future-plan/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_and_transgender_people https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender-critical_feminism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transphobia https://forwomen.scot/20/04/2025/uk-supreme-court-the-judgment/ https://glaad.org/fact-sheet-trump-transgender/ https://ipinclusive.org.uk/newsandfeatures/why-the-controversy-over-trans-rights-at-the-moment-a-guide-for-allies/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0038026120934697 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2158244020927029 https://microrainbow.org/intersex-awareness-day/ https://news.sky.com/story/why-the-definition-of-a-woman-has-caused-so-much-controversy-13349944 https://philpapers.org/archive/LAWWSA-4.pdf https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4689648/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12476264/ https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CDP-2025-0037/CDP-2025-0037.pdf https://sex-matters.org/posts/publications/supreme-court-judgment-summary-and-practical-advice/ https://sex-matters.org/posts/single-sex-services/less-than-a-third-of-brits-agree-with-stonewall/ https://sex-matters.org/posts/single-sex-services/poll-shows-support-for-sex-meaning-sex-in-equality-act/ https://statsforgender.org/it-is-not-true-that-1-7-of-the-population-is-intersex-the-proportion-of-people-with-dsds-intersex-conditions-is-0-018/ https://time.com/6191662/gender-sex-transgender-rights-pew/ https://transactual.org.uk/the-gender-recognition-act-2004/ https://translegislation.com ...
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    43 mins
  • Celebrating World Labyrinth Day 2025: Sending a Love Train Around the World

    Celebrating World Labyrinth Day 2025: Sending a Love Train Around the World
    Apr 24 2025
    World Labyrinth Day on 3 May encourages people around the world to walk a labyrinth, willing peace and harmony, and activating a wave of goodwill from the earliest walks in New Zealand and in the east through to the places where the sun will last set on this day in the west. With hundreds of events already planned, this offers a rare and important opportunity to meditate and send collective intention with thousands of others, en masse. In this episode, special guests Carmel Stabley and Susie Leiper tell us about the significance of labyrinths in meditation and healing, and how we can each play a part in willing positive intention as we are encouraged to "walk as one at one" (at 1pm in our time zone), which may include using a finger labyrinth downloadable from the World Labyrinth Day website, or joining an online, virtual walk. Ellen turns interviewee in this episode, as she talks about her role as Co-ordinator of World Labyrinth Day and her reflections of what has been learned and achieved over the 5 years that she has carried this mantle. Suggested Intention for World Labyrinth Day As regular listeners know, we always offer a suggested intention for the week ahead in our episodes. This week, looking forward to World Labyrinth Day 2025, we suggest as our intention this week: We will that all who engage with World Labyrinth Day this year will be excited to experience and moved to pass on the power of collective intention for universal peace and wellbeing. Please join us in holding this, both now, and on the day itself. 2025 Pre- World Labyrinth Day Intention: The hearts of the hosts and participants are prepared for World Labyrinth Day. All labyrinths are connected for the highest good of our world. Please join us in holding this ahead of the day. Links: World Labyrinth Day 2025 Website https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/home World Labyrinth Day Resources, including finger labyrinth downloads and support for planning and promoting an event https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources Australian Labyrinth Network Inc. https://aln.org.au/ Australian Labyrinth Network Inc. resources for educational settings: https://aln.org.au/wldes-resources Veriditas https://www.veriditas.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ The Labyrinth Society (TLS) https://labyrinthsociety.org/ Global Healing Response offers hundreds of resources to support theme-based labyrinth walks, including this year’s theme of authenticity https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Worldwide Labyrinth Locator, an amazing tool for finding a labyrinth to walk near you https://labyrinthlocator.org/ The Big Connection (research into the collective power of intention holding while walking labyrinths) https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/research-the-big-connection Videos presented by Ellen and others introducing World Labyrinth Day and suggesting how to approach a labyrinth walk, including some beautiful photo montages from previous years and concerning the biology of heart intention. See the dedicated YouTube channel of The Labyrinth Society: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLabyrinthSociety/videos Video montage compiled by Ellen showcasing last year’s events: https://youtu.be/xB3J4ZvcnFQ?si=15adeUGyY7VFzWo9 (do watch!) American Society of Dowsers https://americansocietyofdowsers.wildapricot.org/ Events: World Labyrinth Day Events https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/find-and-submit-events 2025 Registered World Labyrinth Day Event Map https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/find-and-submit-events Labyrinth walk at St Colomba’s Scottish Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA. Hosted by Ellen and Lars Howlett, 3 May 12 noon – 2pm EDT. Registration not required. Community Labyrinth in Settlers Green, North Conway, NH, USA, hosted by Susie. 3 May 1 at 1230 EDT. Registration not required. Group labyrinth walk and grand opening of the largest indoor labyrinth in South Africa at the R'new Festival, Vaal Estate, 5 South Bay Farm, R716, Deneysville, 1932, South Africa. Go meet Carmel and enjoy a festival of fire dancing, drumming, music, workshops, and much more! Registration required. See https://www.rnew.co.za/ Labyrinth walk hosted by Clive at Highlands Methodist Church, Sutherland Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3PT, UK, 3 May at 1pm BST. Registration not required. Veriditas-hosted finger labyrinth walks (on ZOOM). Registration required: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/virtual-events World Labyrinth Day Live (on ZOOM). Registration required: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/virtual-events Pre World Labyrinth Day workshops (video recordings of recently held events), including ‘Let's Create Temporary Labyrinths for World Labyrinth Day’ with Lars Howlett and Peter Clark https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2025/pre-wld-events Also mentioned and related: Our reflections and invitation to share intention holding prompted by the Netflix series ‘Adolescence.’...
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  • 'Adolescence': A Global Wake-Up Call

    'Adolescence': A Global Wake-Up Call
    Apr 17 2025
    In this episode, hosts Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson explore the powerful impact of the Netflix series Adolescence and its timely themes of teenage violence, online misogyny, and radicalization. As the series sparks global discussions, Ellen and Clive dive into the portrayal of the challenges faced by teenage boys in today's digital age. It's not necessary to have watched the series in order to tune in with this episode, and we don't make that assumption! Set against the backdrop of a British psychological crime drama, the hosts examine the major issues raised by the series, including the influence of toxic online spaces known as the manosphere, the pressures of social media, and the struggles of young boys navigating masculinity, mental health, and societal expectations. Amidst alarming statistics and international concern, the episode highlights efforts to educate and guide young minds, engage parents and care givers, and foster meaningful conversations on how to address these critical issues. Join the discussion on what you can do to help counter harmful narratives and support a more empathetic and understanding approach to youth in crisis, and join with us in offering prayers and holding intention for what is among the most critical social crises of our age. Prayers and intentions start at 28 minutes. Find out about the series at the Netflix site, https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/adolescence-cast-release-date-photos-news Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we contemplate the massive pressures and dangers faced by teenage boys and the response of their care givers in the wake of the Adolescence drama series, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that all who have influence in schools and on social media to recognise and be guided in their actions to foster a cultural change that aimed at addressing the harmful conditioning of young boys who are exposed to the manosphere. Please join us in holding this. Support Resources The following are among resources and sources of help available to support parents and others guide boys through adolescence. Previous episode, focusing on the need for and ways of developing grit, ‘GRIT: When you Walk Through a Storm in a Chaotic World (Global Healing Response)’ https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-gt23v-1876ba6 . Previous episode, ‘Confronting Gang Rape Against Women: A Global Perspective’ https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-kncnw-1852043 . RESOURCES for parents and caregivers: NHS (UK): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/advice-for-parents/cope-with-your-teenager/ Young Minds: Offers extensive resources on improving the mental health and emotional well-being of children and teenagers, including a confidential parents' helpline. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ Resources published by the Portuguese Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) to help parents understand the hidden meanings of emojis commonly used by teenagers (in Portuguese): https://www.instagram.com/p/DHlrGCFNcJV/?utm_source=ig_embed&img_index=4 ReachOut Parents (Australia): Provides free expert advice, one-on-one coaching, and practical tips. https://parents.au.reachout.com/ Triple P Positive Parenting Program (Australia): Offers strategies to prevent behavioral and emotional difficulties in children and teens. https://aifs.gov.au/resources/policy-and-practice-papers/parenting-teens-and-tweens-resources-policy-and-practice Essentials for Parenting Teens (CDC): This free online resource provides evidence-based tools to help parents build positive relationships with their teenage sons. Topics include managing emotions, encouraging independence, and improving communication. https://www.cdc.gov/parenting-teens/about/index.html Newport Academy Guide: Offers practical advice on dealing with teenage boys' behaviors, including risk-taking, anger, and emotional withdrawal. It emphasizes the importance of open communication and setting clear boundaries. https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/restoring-families/how-to-deal-with-your-teenage-son/ PEPS: Includes guidance on navigating social relationships, technology use, and conversations about sexuality with teens. https://www.peps.org/ParentResources/by-topic/resources-for-parents-of-adolescents-teens Family Lives: A charity offering parenting advice through a confidential helpline and forums. https://www.familylives.org.uk/ Relate: Provides relationship advice and counselling services for families navigating challenges during adolescence. https://www.relate.org.uk/ RESOURCES for teachers: https://www.intofilm.org/news-and-views/articles/adolescence-joins-into-film-plus https://www.edutopia.org/blog/challenges-adolescence-parents-educators-mark-phillips RESOURCES for schools, colleges and those offering events to support child and teenage engagement in meditation and labyrinth walking offered by the Australian Labyrinth Network: https://aln.org.au/wldes-resources Chapter markers: 00:00:00...
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