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In this vibrant roundtable, Tim is joined by a panel of ministry leaders and journeyers to talk about fundraising for Journeys of Compassion.

🧳 Whether you’re a parent considering a mission trip with your family or someone wondering if it’s possible to raise the money, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and incredible testimonies from the frontlines.

💬 In This Episode:

• Fundraising tips
• Faith stretching & hearing God as a family
• Discipling your children through travel, prayer & service

📍 Next Steps:
 → Learn more or sign up for a Journey: https://www.impactnations.com/joc

📩 Questions? Email Bill: [email protected]

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 #ImpactNations #JourneyOfCompassion #FamilyMissionTrip #ChristianMissions #FaithInAction #YouthOnMission #ShortTermMissions #KingdomTransformation #KidsMinistry #ParentingByFaith #MissionsFundraising #Testimony #HealingPrayer #BaptismStory #Uganda2025 #MissionsPodcast

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Tim welcomes peace advocate, author, and pilgrim guide Mercy Aiken back to the show! As she prepares to move to Jordan with Peace Catalyst International, Mercy unpacks the complexity of the Israel-Palestine conflict, explains the transformative power of pilgrimages, and offers on-the-ground insights into the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

If you're looking for an honest, hope-filled conversation about peacemaking, justice, and what Jesus really meant in His most unsettling teachings, this episode is for you.

💬 In This Episode:

•Mercy’s upcoming move to Jordan and work with Peace Catalyst International

•What makes a “peacemaking pilgrimage” so different from a typical Holy Land tour

•Why Western Christians must reconsider their understanding of modern Israel and biblical prophecy

•How Mercy’s team connects visitors with Christian, Muslim, and Jewish peacemakers in the Middle East

•The urgent need in Gaza and how you can help families with food, tents, and medical support

•A candid discussion on the impact of war, occupation, and theology on real lives today

•Jesus’ “hard sayings” and how they challenge us to reorient our theology and compassion

•Practical ways to stand with the vulnerable and follow Jesus into the messy middle

🔗 Links & Resources:

💠 Give a Winter Relief Package to a family in Gaza:
https://impactnations.com/relief-gaza

💠 Support Mercy Aiken & learn more about Peace Catalyst:
https://peacecatalyst.org

💠 Subscribe to the podcast or leave us a message at: impactnations.com/podcast

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation
02:43 Mercy's Upcoming Move to Jordan
11:56 The Importance of Pilgrimages and Peacemaking
22:18 Engaging with the Reality of the Holy Land
27:49 Navigating Conversations on Israel and Palestine
39:53 Understanding the Historical Context of the Conflict
44:02 Current Situation in Gaza
01:01:10 Call to Action and Support for Gaza
01:07:25 Conclusion and Future Plans

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Join Tim Stewart and special guest Jordan Moody, Project Manager at Impact Nations, for an inspiring episode filled with real-life stories of hope and transformation from around the world. From Uganda to Gaza, India to Nepal—get a behind-the-scenes look at how your generosity is changing lives every day.

🔸 Hear how an ambulance funded in 2023 is still saving lives in rural Uganda
 🔸 Celebrate over 900 students graduating from the School of Purpose
 🔸 Discover how short 3-month programs are launching business clubs and small enterprises
 🔸 Meet a young girl who went from illiterate to top of her class in just 9 months
 🔸 Learn how 3,500 children have been freed from brick factories and enrolled in school
 🔸 Be moved by a Gaza girl's simple joy in a necklace made from donated macaroni
 🔸 Get updates on exciting new projects like the India Girls' Dorm and Nepal Empowerment Center
 🔸 Understand the long-term vision for sustainable community transformation

Whether it's trauma care, vocational training, education, or disaster relief—every story reveals the power of hope, the impact of generosity, and the Kingdom in action.

📣 Want to be part of these stories? Visit impactnations.com
to learn more or give.

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In this episode of Enter the Grayzone, host Robby Ortiz sits down with Tim Stewart, the CEO of Impact Nations, to discuss how the Gospel of the Kingdom is transforming lives through both supernatural and practical ministry.

🔹 Highlights include:

• The mission of Impact Nations: rescuing lives through holistic Gospel ministry
• Working in nations like Uganda, India, Malawi, Nepal, and more
• The power of Journeys of Compassion—short-term missions done differently
• How to avoid Western saviorism and empower local leaders
• Stories of healing, hope, and lasting transformation
• Why Tim and his team chose Albuquerque, NM as their global headquarters
• A candid conversation about poverty, privilege, and purpose

If you’ve ever wrestled with how faith intersects with justice, poverty, or global missions—this one’s for you.

Subscribe to Enter the Grayzone wherever you get your podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-grayzone/id1796949522

www.youtube.com/@therobbyortiz

🎧 Learn more about Journeys of Compassion: www.impactnations.com/joc

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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 this episode:

• Deaf-mute boy healed and shouting "Jesus!" in India
• 100 children delivered from demons in Malawi
• A woman’s voice restored in Bulgaria—and her future with it
• Paralyzed healed. Hunchbacks straightened. Refugee camps changed.
• What happens after a journey—discipleship, multiplication, hope
• Why JOCs keep our hearts soft and our vision Kingdom-focused

🌍 Come with us!
Join upcoming journeys to Pakistan, Uganda, or Zimbabwe
📆 Sign up: impactnations.com/joc

📩 Have questions?
Reach out to [email protected]

🔁 Share this episode with your church, your youth group, or that friend who’s ready to say YES to a new adventure in Christ.

🎙 New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe to get stories of hope, power, and transformation delivered to your inbox.

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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 transformational impact on journeyers—from teenagers to senior pastors
• How local churches are revived through global service
• Why Jesus is already at work—and how we simply join Him
• Testimonies of healing, hope, and revival
• A look ahead at what God is doing through Journeys in 2026

➡️ Want to learn more or come on a Journey? Visit: https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion

📌 Hashtags:
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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 immeasurable love
• The Trinitarian rhythm of love, inclusion, and invitation
• Stories of rescue and restoration made possible by love in action
• 1 John’s call to love not just with words, but in truth and action
• A 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

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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 God’s presence
• Why joy is essential for leadership
• Honest talk about sorrow, lament, and joy coexisting
• True stories of joy from the field: rescued teens, brick kiln survivors, refugee leaders
• The upside-down kingdom: joy belongs to the least, the last, and the lost
• Tips for reclaiming joy in your personal walk
• A 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!

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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 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

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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 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 continents
• Why many stories are told 1–2 years after rescue for maximum transformation impact
• What it takes to design the print and digital versions of the catalog
• The heartwarming family traditions behind gift catalog giving
• A new digital shopping experience and greeting card system
• Behind-the-scenes insights from our partners in Uganda and Nepal
• 12 brand new gifts—including reunion trips, early childhood care, and more
• Why the catalog now extends beyond Christmas and how to use it year-round
• How 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.

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