Impact Nations Podcast

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...

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...

Send us a textIn 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 a textIn 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 GospelPaul’s response to Greek dualism and...

Send us a textIn 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 in a...

Send us a textIn 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...

Send us a textWhat 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...

Send us a textWe'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 relevance...

Send us a textThis 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 worshipThe importance...

Send us a textWe’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 you're a...