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Impact!

Von: Ellen Bintz & Clive Johnson
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 Impact! is a podcast that creates change WITH our listeners, using the power of prayer and intention to bring about positive change in our world. Each week, we explore one aspect of what it means to pray, offer healing, or send intention out into the world, and by so doing, to actually have an impact. We welcome anyone who wants to play their part in creating peace, harmony and healing in the world.Copyright Impact! Productions 2023 All rights reserved. Spiritualität
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  • The Big Intention: Walking Labyrinths with Collective Intention

    The Big Intention: Walking Labyrinths with Collective Intention
    Apr 29 2026
    As World Labyrinth Day approaches, this episode explores the history and universal appeal of labyrinths, explains how they are used for meditation and healing, and introduces Contemplative Labyrinth Activism—the practice of using shared heart-centred intention to support social and global change. We offer a short heart–brain coherence practice, along with a suggested intention we might all hold when "walking as one at one." Our guided heart-brain meditation and suggested shared intention starts at 38 minutes 13 seconds. As we reflect on the power of holding collective intention with the labyrinth, we suggest holding as our main intention and as a collective intention for this World Labyrinth Day and its theme of willing for world peace: We will that the hearts and minds of those who are searching for a way to resolve international differences are moved by compassion. Please join us in holding this, whether or not you may be walking a labyrinth this weekend. Previous related editions of Impact!: Emergency Episode with Ellen and Chris Katzenmeyer: Contemplative Labyrinth Activism in a Time of Turmoil https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bvsue-1a307fd Celebrating World Labyrinth Day 2025: Sending a Love Train Around the World https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-r5r3u-18843e8 The Labyrinth and the Ocean: Special Episode https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-j9g47-16e2de5 May The Fourth Be With You–World Labyrinth Day 2024 Preview https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fa67n-15abd63 Chris Katzenmeyer on intentions from the heart; Artificial Intelligence – risks and opportunities https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fpvwh-153e065 World Labyrinth Day and Labyrinth Activism: World Labyrinth Day 2 May 2026 website: https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2026 Find labyrinth events for World Labyrinth Day 2026 (including online events): https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2026/submit-find-events . Printable labyrinth templates (print on paper to trace with your finger): https://www.worldlabyrinthday.org/resources/finger-labyrinths Labyrinth Activist Network (Labyrinth Circle meetings on Zoom, Book Club, Academy): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/joinlan Labyrinth Activist Network events are listed at https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 Legacy Labyrinth Project Academy, offering training in Contemplative Labyrinth Activism and creating intentions: https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/llpa Videos with Ellen: Heart-Brain Meditation https://youtu.be/qwq9-BPxuBE?si=fxJp8ZUHzvZn6BEN How to Walk a Labyrinth with Intention https://youtu.be/hATBGTjNiDM?si=G6GKorJNeDc_XZvv Imagine Peace: Ancient, Magic Healing Power of the Labyrinth https://youtu.be/fIv515QDmYg?si=spmm7VWynvhCAyNP Contemplative Labyrinth Activism with Ellen & Chris Katzenmeyer https://youtu.be/P310ZYMP2JQ?si=yKos9bAbfODXsRQa Legacy Labyrinth Project YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-gtBcAjDFVdv93xV9Io3A Videos with Clive: Introducing the Labyrinth https://youtu.be/ZoW5OXBzufY?si=-IKIDneKf-1vNCv1 Experiencing the Labyrinth https://youtu.be/LUE4L9yuZ98?si=ndw1oP3pvu8Y_JUl Labyrinth Resources: Legacy Labyrinth Project https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Labyrinth Launchpad https://www.labyrinthlaunchpad.org/ Veriditas (“home of the labyrinth movement”): https://www.veriditas.org/ Australian Labyrinth Network: https://aln.org.au/ The Labyrinth Society https://labyrinthsociety.org/ Find a labyrinth (Labyrinth Locator) https://labyrinthsociety.org/community-connections-overview/labyrinth-locator/ Mentioned in this episode: The Big Connection (including research by Baylor University): https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/bigconnection Clive’s new book, ‘Immersive Prayer: The Power to Change Ourselves and Change our World,’ Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ Image of Ditchling Beacon, UK (mentioned in episode, attributed to Sharon): Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:49 World Labyrinth Day Celebrations 00:05:35 The History of Labyrinths 00:10:39 Labyrinths as Symbols of Life 00:15:10 The Modern Labyrinth Movement 00:15:46 The Appeal of Labyrinths 00:19:37 Labyrinths in Incarcerated Settings 00:20:39 Contemplative Labyrinth Activism 00:27:46 World Labyrinth Day Research 00:38:13 Heart-Brain Meditation and Suggested Shared Intention 00:47:13 Connecting with Labyrinth Events 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, ...
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    49 Min.
  • Plastic Planet: Turning the Tide on a Global Crisis

    Plastic Planet: Turning the Tide on a Global Crisis
    Apr 22 2026
    On Earth Day 2026, this episode explores the vast reach of plastic pollution — from beaches and deep-sea trenches to our drinking water and even human bodies — and how plastics and climate change form a linked crisis. Moves toward achieving a workable global treaty committing to measures to avoid polluting the ocean and reducing plastic use stalled close to two years ago. Meantime, a growing awareness of the link between plastic disposal and climate change as a lifecycle highlight the urgency to address the problem. Yet, few seem to be taking note. We look at actions we can take at the grassroots level and as always, see where our intentions and prayers may be most needed. Intentions and prayers begin at 24 minutes 17 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on the mounting, multiple impacts of plastic pollution on the environment, animals, human health, and climate change, we suggest holding as our main intention: We will that the media and other voices with influence will bring about a mass public awareness of the link between plastic waste and climate change, moving individuals to redouble their efforts to reduce and properly dispose of waste. Please join us in holding this. Earth Day 2026, 22 April 2026. Earthday.org website: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2026/ Listen to our previous episode focused on microplastic pollution, “Microplastic Menace: Understanding and Tackling Microplastic Pollution”: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-q7v99-165b1ad Chapter markers 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:58 Earth Day and Environmental Awareness 00:02:17 The Plastic Pollution Crisis 00:06:27 Health Impacts of Plastics 00:06:55 The Plastic Production Dilemma 00:08:34 Global Responses to Plastic Pollution 00:10:15 Local Initiatives and Innovations 00:12:58 Corporate Responses and Delays 00:17:20 Overcoming Major Obstacles 00:19:22 Grassroots Actions and Individual Responsibility 00:21:41 Hope for a Plastic-Free Future 00:22:41 Innovations and Solutions 00:24:17 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k574ydyyqo https://direct.mit.edu/glep/article/24/2/122/119987/Plastic-Politics-of-Delay-How-Political-Corporate https://inspirajournals.com/home/viewdetails/?id=8552 https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ae3d4e https://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11270-025-09071-y https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0165993623000717 https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/sites/default/files/publications/20-Years-of-Government-Responses-to-the-Global-Plastic-Pollution-Problem_final_reduced.pdf https://oceanblueproject.org/plastic-pollution-guide/ https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution https://phys.org/news/2026-01-global-health-impacts-plastics.html https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11305883/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11560920/ https://practicalaction.org/learning/waste/best-ways-to-fight-plastic-pollution/ https://thesustainableagency.com/blog/environmental-impact-of-plastic-pollution/ https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/plastic-pollution-by-country https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/c6lpgw300llt https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgpddpldleo https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/national-strategy-prevent-plastic-pollution https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsus.2024.1399431/pdf?isPublishedV2=False https://www.genevaenvironmentnetwork.org/resources/updates/plastics-and-the-environment/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-leads-the-way-on-ending-plastic-pollution https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/plastic-pollution https://www.oceanicsociety.org/resources/7-ways-to-reduce-ocean-plastic-pollution-today/ https://www.openjournals.ijaar.org/index.php/ajesd/article/view/1807 https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/02/10/plastic-pollution-is-a-major-problem-in-the-us-but-solutions-exist https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2026/4/2/new-u-s-government-plan-for-microplastics-falls-short-of-protecting-human-health https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/learn/latestnews https://www.rjhas.ru/jour/article/view/5393 https://www.rjhas.ru/jour/article/view/5398 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adu2396 https://www.sciengine.com/doi/10.1360/CSB-2025-6023 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19397038.2024.2409162 https://www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/plastic-pollution-could-more-than-double-by-2040-report-finds/ https://www.toxreview.ru/jour/article/view/1066 https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/...
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    30 Min.
  • How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire

    How to Pray for the Gulf: Responding to an Ever-changing Quagmire
    Apr 16 2026
    With such a fast-changing situation in the Gulf, and the rhetoric coming from the White House changing at breathtaking speed, how can we hold specific prayers and intentions for what is unfolding there and its implications–beyond our immediate responses to the issues of the moment? This is our focus for this edition of Impact! We quickly turn to suggesting specific intentions that are more ongoing rather than generalised as broad requests, such as desiring for lasting peace and a resolution to the deep divisions between Iranian and US/Israeli demands. The episode outlines immediate and mid‑ to long‑term concerns—displacement, economic ripple effects, and humanitarian needs—and offers short guided intentions listeners can use to pray for mercy, wisdom, protection, and fair post‑conflict governance whatever particular headlines are shifting our attention day-to-day. Intention and prayers start at 16 minutes 5 seconds. Suggested Intention Focus for this week This week, as we reflect on how we can pray for what is a constantly changing situation in the Gulf, we suggest offering pure lovingkindness as our main intention: We will that all beings who are prosecuting war in the Gulf, or who are directly impacted by such actions, will be bathed in pure, compassionate light. Please join us in holding this. Specific intentions we suggest holding are follows: We ask for an outflowing of mercy for all who are suffering because of the conflict in the Gulf, for them to know and have reassurance of divine promise, whatever their physical suffering and loss. We will that those living under threat of attack have courage and wisdom to know how best to protect themselves and their loved ones. We pray for wisdom for leaders, diplomats and military decision‑makers, including international actors who may exert influence either within or beyond the public domain, and also for those whose national security is directly threatened by the conflict, especially in the Arabian Peninsula and Lebanon. We ask for wisdom for those seeking to mediate a path to a just, durable peace across the wider Middle East. We will that those who come to such talks do so with a resolve to find such a peace and with an open readiness to truth‑telling and having the courage to choose a non‑violent path. We ask for those seeking and implementing post-conflict arrangements to will for fair and sound governance, to implement what is agreed, and to commit to staying that course. We will that the wounded, bereaved and traumatised in the Gulf receive comfort, healing and the practical help they need. We pray that refugees displaced by the conflict will be held in protective light, welcomed and supported in their host communities. We ask that there will be a will among Gulf nations to resist a move to draconian restrictions on free speech and civil freedoms under a pretext of tightening domestic security. We pray for wisdom and courage for those in military, including both those who are required to obey orders, and those having to give orders that may not sit well with their consciences. We ask that we receive the strength to stay strong when we are troubled by the news, inviting compassion and being mindful that through our prayers and intentions, we do have impact. Of course, add to these as you feel led. We believe most of these are ongoing issues beyond the day-to-day events that we may wish to respond to spontaneously. Mentioned in this episode: Clive’s book: The Heart of Lovingkindness: How to Live from the Heart, Clive Johnson. Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Lovingkindness-How-live-heart/dp/1916227740/ Chapter markers: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:10 Current Events in the Gulf 00:04:37 Holding Intention Amidst Conflict 00:08:49 The Power of Lovingkindness 00:11:04 The Humanitarian Impact of War 00:16:05 Intentions and Prayers Sources referenced in this episode: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/lebanon-registers-more-than-one-million-displaced-in-israel-hezbollah-war/ https://today.lorientlejour.com/article/1499482/more-than-1-million-displaced-in-war-between-israel-and-hezbollah.html https://www.globalsov.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26.03.15-Ormuz-Strait-closure-consequences-on-Africas-fertilizer-and-food-imports-GSA.pdf https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/africa-counts-losses-as-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-between-us-and-iran-hit-five-key/zg0ysrk https://www.acaps.org/fileadmin/Data_Product/Main_media/20260320_ACAPS_Ripple_effects_and_scenarios_of_the_Middle_East_conflict_.pdf https://trendsresearch.org/news/implications-of-the-february-28-conflict-trends-analyzes-the-strategic-dimensions-of-the-major-middle-east-confrontation/ https://www.crisisgroup.org/cmt/middle-east-north-africa/iran-israelpalestine-united-states-global/...
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    22 Min.
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