Impact Nations Podcast

Send us a textIn the fourth and final week of our Advent journey, Tim and Steve explore the central theme of the Gospel: Love.From ancient church fathers to modern humanitarian action, this episode draws a line from God's self-giving nature to our call to love those in need.This episode includes:Why Advent is a time to receive, not striveInsights from St. Isaac the Syrian on God’s immeasurable loveThe Trinitarian rhythm of love, inclusion, and invitationStories of rescue and restoration made possible by love in action1 John’s call to love not just with words, but in truth and actionA poem to close our series with beauty and wonder🕯️ This Advent, love looks like clean water, rescued children, and mothers empowered to rebuild their lives.👉 Finish strong by choosing a gift that transforms lives:https://impactnations.com/catalog#ImpactNations #Advent2025 #ChristianLove #DivineLove #Trinity #ChurchFathers #1John #JesusIsLove #GodWithUs #HopePeaceJoyLove #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #Buzzsprout #FaithInAction #GiftCatalog #CompassionWorks #CatalogOfHope

Send us a textThis week on the Impact Nations Podcast, we light the pink candle of Advent—Joy. In this powerful conversation, Tim and Steve dive into why joy is far deeper than happiness and how it sustains us even through sorrow. This is joy that cannot be stolen, only surrendered—and it's ours in Christ.🔍 In this episode:The difference between joy and happinessHow joy flows from God’s presenceWhy joy is essential for leadershipHonest talk about sorrow, lament, and joy coexistingTrue stories of joy from the field: rescued teens, brick kiln survivors, refugee leadersThe upside-down kingdom: joy belongs to the least, the last, and the lostTips for reclaiming joy in your personal walkA poetic close with “Go to Joy” by Malcolm Guite🎁 Want to bring joy to others this Advent? Explore the stories and give through the Impact Nations Gift Catalog: https://impactnations.com/catalog🕯️ Catch the next episode about Love next Sunday!#ImpactNations #Advent2025 #Joy #ChristianPodcast #GospelOfTheKingdom #FruitOfTheSpirit #Hope #Peace #Justice #GiftCatalog #ChristmasPodcast #MalcolmGuite #StoriesOfRescue #FaithAndJoy #JoyThatLasts

Send us a textIn this second installment of our Advent 2025 series, Tim and Steve reflect on the Advent theme of peace—not a passive feeling, but a bold, active calling to become peacemakers in a world marked by anxiety, division, and injustice.Drawing from Scripture, the Church Fathers, and personal stories, they explore what it means to receive Christ’s supernatural peace and extend it to others.🔍 Topics include:• Jesus’ peace vs. the world’s peace• Peace as a fruit of the Spirit and evidence of spiritual maturity• Shalom as wholeness, restoration, and community• The danger of separation theology• Reconciliation as the mission of God• Why the Church must reclaim countercultural peacemaking• Advent as a time of active waiting and inner stillness• Practical practices for contemplative prayer• How to be a neighbor of peace• Chesterton’s “The House at Christmas” poem📖 Scriptures: Luke 2, John 14, Colossians 1, Romans 5, Ephesians 4💡 Key quote:“God is completely at peace with us—now. That’s the good news.”🕯️ Advent Week 2: Peace🌐 Explore the Gift Catalog: https://www.impactnations.com/catalog📩 Send us your thoughts: [email protected]🔔 Subscribe and join us next Sunday for Week 3: Joy#ImpactNationsPodcast #AdventSeries #Peace #Peacemaking #Shalom #GospelHope #JesusIsPeace #ContemplativePrayer #ChristmasPodcast #ChristianTeaching #Reconciliation #KingdomOfGod #Advent2025

Send us a textWelcome to a special episode of the Impact Nations Podcast! This week, Tim is joined by two of Impact Nations’ core team members—Jordan Moody (Project Manager) and Bill Verbakel (Program Director)—for an inside look at the making of this year’s Gift Catalog.From story collection to global collaboration with partners in Uganda and Nepal, discover what it takes to bring together this powerful annual tool that tells stories of rescue, transformation, and Kingdom impact—and makes it possible for you to participate directly in that impact.🎯 In this episode:How Impact Nations curates and verifies stories from across five continentsWhy many stories are told 1–2 years after rescue for maximum transformation impactWhat it takes to design the print and digital versions of the catalogThe heartwarming family traditions behind gift catalog givingA new digital shopping experience and greeting card systemBehind-the-scenes insights from our partners in Uganda and Nepal12 brand new gifts—including reunion trips, early childhood care, and moreWhy the catalog now extends beyond Christmas and how to use it year-roundHow every donation through the catalog will be matched through the Double Your Impact campaign🔗 Explore the catalog: https://impactnations.com/catalog✉️ Request a print copy: [email protected]💌 Send a physical or digital greeting card with your gift🎥 Watch story videos on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactnations📣 Share your favorite story or tradition!Leave a comment or send us an email—we’d love to hear how your family uses the catalog each year.#ImpactNations #GiftCatalog2025 #GivingWithImpact #KingdomTransformation #GospelInAction #RescueStory #HopeRestored #DoubleYourImpact #GospelJustice #ChristianGenerosity #AdventGiving

Send us a textWe’re kicking off a powerful four-part Advent series with this week’s theme: HOPE. But not hope as wishful thinking—hope as trust.In this deeply reflective episode, Tim and Steve explore what it means to wait well. Drawing from scripture, Church history, and personal experience, they show us how waiting is actually an active, hope-filled posture of spiritual maturity.🕯️ What’s inside:Why biblical hope is about trust, not optimismThe ancient purpose of Advent: repentance, reflection, and preparationHow early Church Fathers like Maximus and Isaac the Syrian shaped our understanding of waiting and mercyThe role of community in keeping the flame of hope aliveWhy impatience steals our joyThe danger of confusing wishing with trusting📖 Featured Scriptures:Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 40:1, Romans 15:13, Luke 1, Matthew 25👂 Take a moment to slow down, light your own candle, and prepare Him room.💬 We want to hear from you!Send us your questions for our upcoming Listener Q&A episode in January:📧 [email protected]🔗 More from Impact Nations:Website: https://impactnations.comGift Catalog: https://impactnations.com/catalogInstagram: https://instagram.com/impactnationsYouTube: https://youtube.com/@impactnations#AdventPodcast #ChristianHope #FaithAndWaiting #ImpactNations #Advent2025 #ChurchFathers #ChristianSpirituality #PodcastCommunity #HopeNotHype #PrepareHimRoom #ChristianFormation