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This episode investigates the disturbing phenomenon called "Rape Academy": clandestine online communities where men share tips, videos, and tactics for drugging and sexually abusing women, often their partners. We discuss insights gained through investigative reporting, the role of technology platforms and regulation failures, and seek to understand where our prayers and intentions may be best focused in our silent activism against the abuse that too many women are facing and continue to be traumatized by.
Please note that this episode describes subject matter that may disturb some listeners.
Intentions and prayers start at 22 minutes 25 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect on the deeply concerning existence of Rape Academy and the mass abuse that this supports, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all women who have been or may be drugged, assaulted or abused for the sexual pleasure or profit of men are held in light and given the voice and support that they need.
Please join us in holding this.
Selected national sexual‑violence support services:
Australia
1800RESPECT – National Sexual Assault, Domestic and Family Violence Counselling Service
Phone (24/7): 1800 737 732 (within Australia)
Online chat: via website
Website: https://1800respect.org.au
Scope: Confidential counselling, information, and referrals nationwide for people affected by sexual assault or domestic and family violence.
Full Stop Australia
Phone (national sexual, domestic and family violence counselling line): 1800 385 578 (check website for latest number)
Website: https://fullstop.org.au
Scope: Specialist sexual violence and abuse support; website also lists state‑based rape crisis and sexual assault services.
NASASV – Australian Sexual Assault Services Directory Website: https://www.nasasv.org.au/support-directory
Scope: Directory of sexual assault services and rape crisis centres across all states and territories (includes phone and email contacts).
Canada
Ending Violence Association of Canada – Sexual Assault Centres, Crisis Lines, and Support Services
Website: https://endingviolencecanada.org/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services
Scope: National and provincial directory of sexual assault centres, crisis lines and other support services across Canada, with phone numbers for each province and territory.
Sexual Violence Helpline (Canada)
Phone / text / chat: access via https://sexualviolencehelpline.ca
Scope: Helpline and web‑based service offering information, emotional support and referrals to local services for people affected by sexual violence.
ShelterSafe (national shelter locator)
Website: https://sheltersafe.ca (linked from Ending Violence Association of Canada)
Scope: Map‑based directory of women’s shelters and transition houses for those fleeing violence, including sexual violence.
Ireland
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – 24‑Hour National Helpline
24‑hour National Helpline (freephone): 1800 77 8888
Webchat and information: via website
Website: https://www.drcc.ie
Email: info@rcc.ie
Scope: National 24/7 telephone support, webchat, face‑to‑face counselling, accompaniment for medical, legal and court processes for anyone affected by rape or sexual assault at any time in their life.
Rape Crisis Network Ireland (RCNI)
Phone (office): 01 865 6954
Website: https://www.rapecrisishelp.ie (also referred to as Rape Crisis Network Ireland)
Email: info@rcni.ie
Scope: National network and advocacy body; provides information on rights, options, and a directory of local Rape Crisis Centres and Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) across Ireland.
Crime Victims Helpline (Ireland)
Freephone: 116 006
Text: 085 133 7711
Email: info@crimevictimshelpline.ie
Website: https://www.crimevictimshelpline.ie
Scope: National support line for all crime victims, including sexual violence; offers information on the criminal justice system, victims’ rights and referrals to local specialist services.
New Zealand
Wellington HELP – Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Crisis line (24/7): 0800 FOR HELP (0800 367 4357) (press 0 at menu)
Reception: 04 801 6655 (Mon–Fri, 9:00–16:00)
Website: https://www.wellingtonhelp.org.nz[7]
Scope: Support line, crisis response, counselling and advocacy for survivors of sexual harm in the Wellington region.
Aviva – Sexual Assault Support Service Canterbury (SASSC)
Phone (Canterbury, 24/7): 0800 28 48 26 or (03) 378 3847
Email: admin@avivafamilies.org.nz (checked Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:00)
Website: https://www.avivafamilies.org.nz (Sexual Assault Support section)
Scope: 24/7 crisis telephone support and ongoing services for adult survivors of rape and sexual assault in Canterbury.
National information (via NZ Government / Police)
Emergency: 111 (New Zealand Police)
Non‑emergency police: 105
Support service information line (Auckland‑based): +64 9 360 4001.
South Africa
TEARS Foundation – National Sexual Assault and Abuse Support
24/7 USSD: *134*7355#
Helpline: 08000 TEARS (08000 83277)
Office landline: +27 (0)10 590 5920
Email: info@tears.co.za
Website: https://tears.co.za
Scope: Free, confidential crisis intervention, counselling, advocacy and referrals for survivors of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence and child sexual abuse nationwide.
Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust
Phone: +27 (0)21 447 9762
WhatsApp line: +27 (0)83 222 5164
Address: 23 Trill Road, Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa[12]
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.za[12]
Scope: 24/7 telephone support, counselling and advocacy for rape and sexual assault survivors in the Cape Town area.[12]
South African Police / Emergency
Police emergency from landline: 10111
From mobile: 112
Scope: Reporting sexual assault and accessing immediate protection and medical assistance via police channels.
United Kingdom
Rape Crisis England & Wales – 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
Phone (24/7): 0808 500 2222
Online chat: via website
Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk
Scope: Free, confidential emotional support, information and referral to local Rape Crisis centres for survivors of rape, sexual assault and abuse in England and Wales.
Scottish Women’s Aid / Rape Crisis Scotland (for Scotland)
National sexual violence helpline (Rape Crisis Scotland): 08088 01 03 02 (evenings and weekends)
Websites: https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk (Rape Crisis Scotland), https://womensaid.scot (Scottish Women’s Aid; domestic and sexual abuse focus)
Scope: Helplines, advocacy and local centre referrals for survivors in Scotland (rape, sexual assault, domestic and sexual abuse).
Nexus NI / other regional services (Northern Ireland)
For Northern Ireland, specialist sexual trauma support is commonly accessed via Nexus NI (counselling and support for sexual trauma) – contact details and helpline hours are listed at https://nexusni.org
Scope: Counselling and support services for adults and young people affected by sexual violence and abuse.
United States
RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone (24/7): 800‑656‑HOPE (800‑656‑4673)
Online chat: https://rainn.org/hotline (also accessible via “Chat now” on main site)
Text: Text “HOPE” to 64673 (as advertised by RAINN)
Website: https://rainn.org
Scope: 24/7 free, confidential support by phone or online; connects survivors with local rape crisis centres across the U.S.
National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
Phone (toll‑free): 877‑739‑3895
Phone: 717‑909‑0710
Email (general): resources@nsvrc-respecttogether.org
Website: https://www.nsvrc.org
Mentioned in this episode:
“Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice,” by Virginia Roberts Giuffre Amazon com link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCK2JD8W/.
Read Ellen’s blog entry for Sacred Feminist, ‘Why is there a market for sexual slavery?’ at http://sacredfeminist.com/why-is-there-a-market-for-sexual-slavery/
Listen to our episode 'Adolescence': A Global Wake-Up Call: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t9qmm-187ff77
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:02:05            Unveiling Rape Academy
00:06:08            Understanding the Perpetrators
00:08:58            Consequences for Victims and Society
00:11:01            The Expansion of Rape Culture
00:15:41            Regulation and Accountability
00:22:25            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/19/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-france-verdict-intl
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/verdict-due-gisele-pelicot-rape-case-that-horrified-world-2024-12-19/
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/swedish-man-charged-for-selling-wife-to-120-men-to-perform-sexual-acts-11288979
https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sites/icpsr/posts/shared/three-decades-of-ncvs-data-show-a-recent-drop-in-reporting-sexual-violence-against-women
https://www.nsvrc.org/blog_post/cdc-releases-new-sexual-violence-data/
https://www.preventconnect.org/2022/06/new-national-intimate-partner-and-sexual-violence-survey-nisvs-report-released/
https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2026/03/world/expose-rape-assault-online-vis-intl/index.html            
https://cheekmedia.substack.com/p/the-online-rape-academy-exposes-a                             https://rapecrisis.org.uk/news/our-statement-on-the-online-rape-academy/                            https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXChromosomes/comments/1s4gp70/exposing_a_global_online_rape_academy_that_is/ 
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/fact-check-facts-behind-claim-110000000.html   https://www.thecanary.co/skwawkbox/2026/04/21/uk-media-ignore-online-rape-academy-story/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09589236.2023.2216650 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1089/acu.2024.0122 https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/aae5281bac72983282c0704a3b7b5f394b7f4098 https://pa-journal.igsu.ru/en/articles-en/11245/
https://journal.ypmma.org/index.php/dj/article/view/197 https://www.facebook.com/cnninternational/videos/following-cnns-investigation-exposing-global-online-rape-academies-uk-lawmakers-/3904288053208891/
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.  

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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.

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/climate-change-reshaping-global-plastic-pollution-crisis/    
https://www.worldwildlife.org/podcast/sustainability-works?page=2&podcast_category_id=plastic   
https://www.wri.org/insights/4-ways-reduce-plastic-pollution 
https://www.wri.org/insights/plastic-pollution-global-plastics-treaty-explained     
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.

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/conflict-and-consequences-global-impact-new-middle-east-war
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.

A major flashpoint in central Asia that’s escaped the world headlines given what’s been happening in the Gulf is our focus for this week’s episode of Impact!, as we consider the long running dispute between Pakistan and Afghanistan that has flared significantly during recent weeks. We look at the widescale humanitarian crisis this has provoked and a dangerous time of cross-border militancy and border militarization. As important talks continue in talks in Urumqi, we understand a little of the background to what has happened and what prospects exist for peace. As always, please join us in holding intentions and offering prayers for the issues that arise.
Intentions and prayers start at 14 minutes 6 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect on the tense stand-off between Pakistan and Afghanistan, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that those gathering for talks in Urumqi will be moved to seek a permanent peace, even if this may involve compromising on their preferred policies.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:02:33            Focus on Pakistan and Afghanistan
00:07:09            Calls for De-escalation and Peace
00:10:16            Challenges to Sustainable Peace
00:14:06            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/heavy-shelling-explosions-spark-fear-along-pakistan-afghanistan-border-2026-03-04/     
https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/afghanistanpakistan-conflict-update-situation-report-1-march-10-2026      
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-afghan-taliban-forces-clash-diplomatic-efforts-intensify-2026-02-28/    
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/4/nearly-66000-afghans-displaced-amid-fierce-fighting-on-pakistan-border-un      
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistani-afghan-border-forces-clash-un-says-war-displaces-100000-2026-03-06/    
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/whats-behind-latest-tension-between-afghanistan-pakistan-2026-02-24/  
http://www.esciencecentral.org/journals/instability-in-afghanistan-implications-for-pakistan-2332-0761-1000213.php?aid=79261   
http://www.randwickresearch.com/index.php/rissj/article/download/551/598  
http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/14/28   
https://sss.org.pk/index.php/sss/article/view/492       
https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/639   
https://policyjournalofms.com/index.php/6/article/view/1226  
https://njips.nust.edu.pk/index.php/njips/article/view/177    
https://online.ucpress.edu/currenthistory/article/125/870/139/217732/The-Imperiled-Connective-Presence-of-Afghans-in    
https://www.news4jax.com/news/2026/03/14/pakistans-president-says-afghan-taliban-forces-crossed-a-red-line-with-drone-attacks-on-civilians/ 
https://www.comparativepolitics.org/jour/article/download/738/559   
https://theconversation.com/pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-is-rooted-in-local-border-dispute-but-the-risks-extend-across-the-region-278740
http://pjia.com.pk/index.php/pjia/article/download/582/424  
https://www.ksat.com/news/world/2026/04/02/pakistan-says-a-new-round-of-peace-talks-with-afghanistan-is-underway-in-china-after-deadly-fighting/   
https://www.pjbmr.com/index.php/pjbmr/article/view/104 
https://pjsr.com.pk/ojs/index.php/PJSR/article/download/322/164 
https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/07/pakistan-and-afghanistan-claim-killing-dozens-in-relentless-fighting/
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1358000.shtml
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Afghanistan-Pakistan-Conflict-2025
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com

As we start a new quarter, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the vital need each of us have to stay anchored, especially during turbulent time. In this week’s episode, we ask what anchoring means, and suggest ways for making this a regular practice. We also offer a guided meditation for anchoring yourself when your time is scarce, starting at 14 minutes 18 seconds.
Remember, to share in the show's Facebook group what keeps you anchored. We'd love to hear what works for you!
Resources supporting the Global Healing Response, Q2 2026 theme, Anchoring: https://globalhealingresponse.com/
Suggested intention focus for this week
This week, as we reflect on the vital task of anchoring ourselves, we suggest holding as our main intention:
I resolve to always pause when the busyness of the world conspires to overwhelm me, to re-anchor and know that I am always grounded in the depth of my being.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers:
00:00:00            Introduction
00:02:28            The Importance of Anchoring
00:08:14            Foundations of Stability
00:10:15            The Challenge of Modern Life
00:14:18            Guided Meditation for Anchoring
00:18:13            Living as Anchored Beings
00:20:30            Intentions for Anchoring
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.

Ellen brings out her Wonder Woman powers to bring about a change in Clive’s take on a vital question for intention work–should we seek to change the collective unconscious? In this week’s episode, we talk about what this universal field actually is and how it relates to common theories to the well-known teaching of psychologist Carl Jung, before turning attention to the key question–can and should we consciously seek to impact it? If the answer is yes, it may be that where matters like wiping the slate clean on collective beliefs about gender equality, the question is then not so much about should we, but becomes an imperative that we must. Using gender equality as a practical focus, we explore the importance for mindful, non-controlling intentions aimed at the highest good, exercising energetic responsibility as a way to contribute positively to the collective.
Suggested intention focus for this week:
I will for gender equality every day, every moment, until I die.
Please join us in holding this.
Listen to our previous episodes mentioned:
Counting Backwards on Equality: Why Gender Parity Could Take 123 Years https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zjbvs-1a6ab00
Is the US Facing a Bonhoeffer Moment? https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-59pgd-1a38aa5
Find out about the Global Consciousness Project at https://noosphere.princeton.edu/.
Chapter markers:    
00:00:00            Introduction
00:00:56            The Collective Unconscious Explored
00:02:01            Ethical Questions of Influence
00:04:45            Archetypes and Their Significance
00:07:07            Historical Lessons from Jung
00:09:19            Can We Change the Collective Field?      
00:14:34            Research on Group Consciousness
00:17:07            The Ethics of Influence
00:20:20            Free Will vs. Collective Intent
00:22:17            Raising the Vibration
00:25:10            Intention for Gender Equality
00:27:18            Collective Responsibility
00:34:30            Wrap-Up
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.structural-learning.com/post/carl-jungs-archetypes    
https://positivepsychology.com/jungian-psychology/      
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-collective-unconscious-2671571  
https://www.jungiananalysts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C.-G.-Jung-Collected-Works-Volume-9i_-The-Archetypes-of-the-Collective-Unconscious.pdf       
https://www.sheldrake.org/research/morphic-resonance/part-ii-society-spirit-ritual-morphic-resonance-and-the-collective-unconscious      
https://www.sheldrake.org/research/morphic-resonance/part-i-mind-memory-and-archetype-morphic-resonance-and-the-collective-unconscious    
https://grani.org.ua/index.php/journal/article/view/1552    
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/9d0e1400a4cdac5ba0ed34052dad9c38d005079b
https://www.bioinformation.net/020/9732063002001524.htm
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jung/comments/7ln44g/jungs_collective_unconscious_socially_constructed/
https://iaap.org/resources/academic-resources/collected-works-abstracts/volume-9-1-archetypes-collective-unconscious/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8970523/  
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4084630/
https://identityhunters.org/2023/12/13/a-jungian-approach-to-the-emergence-of-national-socialism-in-germany/     
https://scalar.usc.edu/works/the-roots-of-national-socialism-and-germanys-reckoning-with-its-past/jungs-1946-bbc-broadcast-talk-the-fight-with-the-shadow    
https://gipras.ru/s102694520019614-6-1/?sl=en
https://mindandmythos.substack.com/p/essay-club-wotan-by-carl-jung
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22051562/     
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Consciousness_Project     
https://www.nautis.com/the-global-consciousness-random-number-generator/ 
https://www.blissfullight.com/blogs/energy-healing-blog/consent-and-distant-energy-healing        
https://contendingmodernities.nd.edu/theorizing-modernities/is-prayer-proselytism/        
https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/93F8976E2C227D343B9E55A456DCD00C/S0036930622000692a.pdf/div-class-title-when-prayer-goes-wrong-a-negative-theology-of-prayer-div.pdf      
https://bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journals/jps/18/1/article-p104.xml 
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.

In this episode Ellen interviews Clive to celebrate the release of his new book, Immersive Prayer: The Power to Change Ourselves and Change our World, and explore how intention, interfaith teachings, and scientific research converge to deepen prayer and collective healing.
They discuss embodied practice over ritual, heart‑mind connection, practical tools for staying grounded, and the role of contemplative activism in our own spiritual journeys. Clive describes how prayer takes on a meaning closer to "living in Spirit" when we recognise and invite a partnership with the divinity within us, and touches on where prayer and intention holding come together. All-in-all, he suggests that holding intention–and praying–not only has impact on ourselves and others, but bring us closer on our spiritual paths to being fully connected with the Divine.
The Kindle version of Clive's book is FREE to download on Saturday–Sunday, March 21–22. Simply go to your local Amazon store and search "Clive Immersive Prayer," or click on the link below relevant for your location (selected countries): 
USA:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1 
UK:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1
Canada:  https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1
Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Immersive-Prayer-Power-Change-Ourselves-ebook/dp/B0GN9VBD2W/ref=sr_1_1
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.  
 
 

As delegates meet at the UN  for the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the state of equality for many women in the world remains dire. The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Index shows the world at about 69% of the way to achieving gender parity, and at the current trend, needing a staggering 123 years for full equality to be achieved. Few countries are moving forward at a pace, with analysis carried out ahead of this year’s Commission on the Status of Women warning that women’s rights are regressing in many contexts, as laws have been reshaped to restrict women’s freedoms, silence their voices and allow abuse without consequence. In this week’s episode we take stock of the huge gap for women achieving equality and fair access to justice, seeing where we may hone in with our intentions and prayers. We explore what’s behind the global backsliding, including legal barriers and threats from restrictive laws and technology, and in a specific case that will resonate with many of our listeners, assess the disproportionate impact on women inherent in the SAVE Act legislation currently being proposed in the USA.
Intentions and prayers start at 25 minutes 16 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect on the reversal of moves toward women achieving equality with men in many countries, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that all who have influence within UN member nation governments and their justice systems to implement and uphold equality protections will be moved and guided by the pleas of UN Women to ensure and strengthen access to justice for all women and girls.
Please join us in holding this.
Find out about UN Women and the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/in-focus/the-70th-session-of-the-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women-csw70
Chapter markers
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:02            Analyzing Global Gender Equality Trends
00:03:00            A Brief History of Women’s Day
00:04:05            Current Gender Equality Gains and Setbacks
00:08:39            Voting Rights and Women’s Representation
00:12:06            Barriers to Justice for Women
00:14:34            Understanding Backsliding in Women’s Rights
00:18:04            The Importance of Gender Equality
00:19:51            Emerging Issues in Gender Equality
00:20:36            The Need for Mindset Change
00:25:16            Intentions and Prayers
00:31:39            Closing Thoughts and Community Connection
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://www.refworld.org/document-sources/un-entity-gender-equality-and-empowerment-women-unwomen
https://research.un.org/en/CSW
https://docs.un.org/en/E/CN.6/2026/3
https://www.idea.int/publications/catalogue/html/beijing30-taking-stock-progress-gender-equality-using-global-state
https://www.abc.net.au/pacific/programs/pacificbeat/iwd/106417888
https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2025/in-full/benchmarking-gender-gaps-2025/      
https://www.edge-cert.org/article/wef-publishes-global-gender-gap-report-2025/ 
https://equalmeasures2030.org/2024-sdg-gender-index/      
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/03/1167081      
https://www.statista.com/statistics/244387/the-global-gender-gap-index/
https://www.icj.org/hrc35-srijl-srvaw/    
https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/gender-snapshot/2025/   
https://desapublications.un.org/publications/gender-snapshot-2025
https://19thnews.org/2025/04/save-act-house-voting/     
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/sep/07/joe-biden/are-women-disproportionately-impacted-voter-id-law/  
https://www.eui.eu/research-hub?id=feminist-judgments-in-central-and-eastern-europe-as-a-response-to-gendered-democratic-backsliding
https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000396066
https://www.ijraset.com/best-journal/global-covid19-research-networks-collaboration-and-authorship-trends-2024-2025
https://edintegrity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s40979-025-00187-6
https://jfs.ulis.vnu.edu.vn/index.php/fs/article/view/5475
https://knepublishing.com/index.php/KnE-Social/article/view/19403
https://www.weforum.org/publications/global-gender-gap-report-2025/
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.  

After nearly 3 years of civil war, with millions starving and what many commentators say is the world’s greatest humanitarian crisis escalating hourly–in this week’s Impact! we take stock of the current situation and hopes for peace in Sudan and see where our prayers and intentions may be most needed.
Prayers and intentions start at 16 minutes 11 seconds.
Suggested Intention Focus for this week
This week, as we reflect upon the nearly 3-year-old civil war and devastating humanitarian crisis in Sudan, we suggest holding as our main intention:
We will that wisdom and compassion will prevail among the leadership and influencers of both the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces to work toward a compromise or other peaceful solution that prioritises the highest good of all people in Sudan.
Please join us in holding this.
Chapter markers
00:00:00            Introduction
00:01:37            Understanding the Crisis in Sudan
00:07:37            The Humanitarian Catastrophe
00:10:23            Obstacles to Peace
00:13:58            Glimmers of Hope
00:16:11            Intentions and Prayers
Sources referenced in this episode:
https://atlasinstitute.org/regional-and-international-actors-in-sudans-current-conflict/
https://arabcenterdc.org/resource/egypt-partnering-with-saudi-arabia-on-security-in-the-red-sea-and-gulf-of-aden/
https://monitoring.bbc.co.uk/product/b0004wl9
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/17/burhan-hemedti-rivalry-civil-war-sudan-explainer
https://www.visionofhumanity.org/unpacking-the-new-face-of-conflict-sudans-civil-war-amid-a-fragmented-geopolitical-order/
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/warring-sides-agree-to-open-2-humanitarian-routes-in-sudan-mediator-group/3311535
https://www.cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/power-struggle-sudan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjel2nn22z9o
https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/
https://www.rescue.org/uk/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help
https://news.un.org/en/focus/sudan-conflict
https://igad.int/igad-to-co-facilitate-the-sudan-humanitarian-ceasefire-talks-in-jeddah/
https://au.int/en/pressreleases/20250914/auc-and-igad-welcome-quad-outcome-sudan
https://www.who.int/news/item/09-01-2026-sudan-1000-days-of-war-deepen-the-world-s-worst-health-and-humanitarian-crisis
https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/public-health-situation-analysis---sudan-conflict-and-complex-emergency
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/01/1166738
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10523736/
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, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.  
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.  
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.  
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding.  
Impact! Is presented by Ellen Bintz and Clive Johnson. It is produced by Impact Productions.  
Our show content is hosted by Podbean and available from all major podcast platforms.  
Our theme music is by Chris Collins. indiemusicbox.com.  
Our logo artwork is by AltoClassic (Getty Images/istock).  
Contact us via Facebook Messenger from the Impact! Facebook group, or using any of the contact methods mentioned on our websites.  
Impact! www.heartfulimpact.com.