Impact Nations Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this special podcast series, host Tim Stewart is joined again by Steve & Christina Stewart, Adam Powell, Heather Robinson, and Ken Rounds—leaders who’ve spent decades on the frontlines of Gospel mission with Impact Nations . Together, they share unforgettable stories of healing, deliverance, and restoration during Journeys of Compassion around the world. 💬 In thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this kickoff episode of our Journeys of Compassion mini-series, Tim Stewart hosts a powerful roundtable of Impact Nations veterans—including founders Steve & Christina Stewart, board leaders, and pastors—to reflect on the power of 20 years of missions that go far beyond the ordinary. 💡 You’ll hear about: Supernatural and practical ministry on the frontlines of poverty The...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 strive Insights from St. Isaac the Syrian on God’s im...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 happiness How joy flows from Go...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome 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...

Send us Fan Mail We’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...

Send us Fan Mail In the powerful conclusion to our Resurrection series, Tim and Steve explore what it really means to live in light of Jesus’ resurrection. This episode takes a hard look at the way Western theology has drifted into escapism—through rapture teaching, disembodied heaven myths, and even the use of violence in the name of Christ. They unpack the biblical and early church vision of new...

Send us Fan Mail 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: The centrality of resurrection to the Gospel Paul’s response to Greek dualism and...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 e...

Send us Fan Mail 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 discu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 r...

Send us Fan Mail 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: What liturgy is and how it developed from Jewish worship The import...

Send us Fan Mail 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 yo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 permissi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 presenc...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 proph...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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, h...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ref...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 res...