Impactus podcast

Families are under attack. Culture seems to be encroaching on us. Pressure comes from all angles…education, ideology, politics, and sometimes even the Church. But maybe there’s a much more sinister battle at work—in our minds, hearts, and homes. In this podcast, we’ll discuss “Fighting for Family [http://www.fightingforfamily.org/]” with Chris Bennett, who recently released a book [https://amzn.to/3WPf85T] under this title. Chris is a pastor, storyteller, writer, and producer from Dallas, Texas. His wife Julie is a writer, producer, speaker, and two-time cancer survivor from Edmond, Oklahoma. Together, Chris and Julie are the founders of Welcome Home Lifestyle, a production company that creates and promotes content celebrating healthy, thriving families, friendships, and communities. Chris and Julie are also co-hosts of the Finding Family [https://www.findingfamilypodcast.com/] podcast [https://www.findingfamilypodcast.com/]. The Bennetts currently reside in Malibu, California, where Chris serves as lead pastor of Vintage Church Malibu [https://vintagemalibu.org/]. Dean and Chris have an intriguing  conversation, exploring topics like: * What it means to be men who fight for our families * How to navigate the challenges of transition and turmoil in a godly way * Being men who fight for what truly matters * The biblical principle of “honor” and why it is so crucial to healthy relationships * Why humility is so essential for men to embrace * How actively practicing hospitality transforms both us and those we invite in * How singles can embrace these ideas in their context All this and more, in this month’s edition of the Impactus podcast! ---------------------------------------------- Website: https://impactus.org/ [https://impactus.org/] Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ [https://impactus.org/resources/] ---------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media:  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/impactusmen/] Instagram [https://instagram.com/impactusmen/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactusmen/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/impactusmen] This Is Me TV [https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsMeTVShow]

If you were to rate your current experience reading or listening to the Word of God, how would you fare? If you're like most guys, Bible engagement can be challenging. While some are very disciplined with their time in the Word, others struggle to prioritize and focus. Our most recent Spiritual Health of Men Survey found that you aren’t alone. We saw some decline from the previous year in the number of respondents who responded to the question of whether they spend regular time in the Scriptures. So what can you do about it, and how can you get better at spending time daily in the Word? The good news is that there are resources, translations, and organizations to help you. On this month’s podcast, we’re excited to speak with Duncan Campbell. Duncan is the Vice President of National Programs for the Canadian Bible Society [https://biblesociety.ca/], one of our ministry partners here at Impactus, with a mission to help people hear God speak, in Canada and across the world. He is an author, blogger, visionary, husband, father, grandfather, adventurer, and incorrigibly curious. Today, we’ll talk to Duncan about his spiritual journey, the mission and many projects of the Bible Society, and how they can help men engage with the Word. ---------------------------------------------- Website: https://impactus.org/ [https://impactus.org/] Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ [https://impactus.org/resources/] ---------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/impactusmen/] Instagram [https://instagram.com/impactusmen/]  Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactusmen/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/impactusmen] This Is Me TV [https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsMeTVShow]

The pandemic wreaked havoc on our world like nothing else in our lifetime. The fallout continues with polarization, division, depression, isolation, distraction, and the disappearance of many people from inside the walls of the Church. But what if the events of the past few years were not a problem but an opportunity? What if God was using this time in our history to awaken people to His Kingdom and awaken His people to truly be a people of calm in chaos, to be salt and light in this dark world, and to be His ambassadors of hope and justice? What if God was stirring you and me to ask ourselves if we truly follow Jesus—or just watch from a distance? In this podcast, we are excited to sit down with a leading voice in the Canadian Church—someone who has cut through the distractions to call the Church back to becoming a disciple-making Church. Daniel Im is a pastor, Bible teacher, writer, and podcast host who is passionate about discipleship and the local church. He is the lead pastor of Beulah Alliance Church [https://beulah.ca/] and the author of No Silver Bullets [https://amzn.to/4cGeCgC], Planting Missional Churches [https://amzn.to/4cvlqxI], You Are What You Do [https://amzn.to/3zpb2JK], and the newly released The Discipleship Opportunity [https://amzn.to/3L1eM6A]. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife, Christina, and their three children. In this conversation, we discuss topics such as: * How the pandemic affected the Church and the world in which we currently live * How we can navigate a post-truth, relativistic culture as people who believe in truth * Why we should view the pandemic as an opportunity for greater growth in Christ * The impact of “deconstruction” and what we can learn from it * The dangers of consumerism in the Church and how God calls us deeper * Why it is so essential for men to intentionally seek connection and friendship with other men We cover all this and more in this fascinating conversation with Daniel Im!   ---------------------------------------------- Website: https://impactus.org/ [https://impactus.org/] Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ [https://impactus.org/resources/] ----------------------------------------------  Follow us on Social Media Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/impactusmen/] Instagram [https://instagram.com/impactusmen/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactusmen/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/impactusmen] This Is Me TV [https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsMeTVShow]

How could a two-year-old orphan boy, taken out of his country by mistake in 1975 from halfway around the world, now impact the world as a grown man in 2024? In this month’s podcast, you’ll hear a story of just how that happened! Google “Orphan 32 [https://www.google.com/search?q=orphan+32&oq=orphan+32&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAEEUYOxiABDIJCAAQRRg7GIAEMgcIARAAGIAEMggIAhAAGBYYHjINCAMQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAQQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAUQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAYQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTIGCAgQRRg80gEIMTYxNmowajGoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8],” and you will read how Thanh Campbell was taken from his war-torn country of Vietnam and came to Canada as part of the last flight out of Saigon [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Babylift] in 1975 with 56 other orphans. Thanh has written his memoir Orphan 32 and, most recently, his illustrated children's book, Lost and Found: Orphan 32 Goes Home. He has been invited to be a guest on such programs as CBC Radio, TVO, Canada AM, and 100 Huntley Street, with a chance to share his life story with the nation. As a keynote speaker, Thanh has been invited to speak at The United Nations in Toronto, Fortune 500 companies, business groups, conferences, and schools across Canada. Most recently, Thanh was appointed as the Canadian Director of Partners Worldwide Canada [https://www.partnersworldwide.org/our-work/where-we-work/canada/]. Founded in 2011, Partners Worldwide Canada pursues ending poverty around the world through business so that all may have an abundant life. Thanh lives in Drayton, ON, with his wife, Teresa. They have six children and one crazy dog, Theo. This month, Dean and Thanh will discuss: * Thanh’s remarkable story of being born into and rescued from the brutal violence of the Vietnam War, immigrating to Canada, and being adopted into a loving Canadian family; * How he hit rock bottom in his life, and met Jesus there; * How God worked powerfully and redemptively to help Thanh find his long-lost Vietnamese family later in life; * The importance of finding identity in Christ as a son of God; * What a “redemptive business” is and how Thanh and Partners Worldwide are transforming the lives of people in poverty; * The hope for the hopeless that can only be found in Jesus! In this podcast, we will hear this amazing story of the value of family, faith, and the power of hope in God’s great plan of redemption. Don’t miss it!

If you were to rate the health of your marriage or family today, how would you score? 10/10, living in bliss? 5/10, with some challenges and struggles? Lower?  Marriages and families go through different seasons, but the good news is that you don’t have to go through them alone. There are supports to help you and your family: counsellors, pastors, churches, and ministry organizations who are there to come alongside you wherever you find yourself on the journey.  One of those organizations is FamilyLife Canada [https://www.familylifecanada.com/], a ministry of Power to Change [https://p2c.com/familylife/], which exists to bring help and hope to every marriage and family. They believe:  * The family is the foundation of every community.  * A healthy marriage is the cornerstone of a strong family.  * The ultimate and lasting strength of every marriage and family is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ.  This month, we are excited to have Neil and Sharol Josephson of FamilyLife Canada with us. Previously a Bible College President and a TV news anchor, Neil and Sharol have devoted this season of life to marriage and family ministry—first at a large church in California and now with FamilyLife Canada. Neil and Sharol have been married for 41 years. They love Jesus, each other and their family, especially their four remarkable grandchildren! Join us for this helpful and powerful conversation, where we talk about strengthening marriage, supporting singleness, building relationships and families that thrive, and how men can be strong and steadfast blessings to their loved ones.   Website: https://impactus.org/ [https://impactus.org/] Check Our Resources for Men: https://impactus.org/resources/ [https://impactus.org/resources/] ---------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media:  Facebook.com [https://www.facebook.com/impactusmen/] Instagram [https://instagram.com/impactusmen/] Linkedin.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactusmen/] Twitter.com [https://twitter.com/impactusmen] This Is Me TV [https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsMeTVShow]