Impact Nations Podcast
Welcome to the Impact Nations Podcast, where we explore what it means to live out the Gospel—not just in theory, but in everyday life.
Hosted by Tim Stewart, often joined by Impact Nations co-founder Steve Stewart, this podcast brings together theology, real-world stories, and practical ministry to help you see how the Kingdom of God transforms lives—both spiritually and physically.
We believe the Gospel is more than words.
It’s good news for the poor, freedom for the oppressed, healing for the broken, and purpose for every person.
On this channel, you’ll find:
- Biblical teaching that is thoughtful, accessible, and deeply rooted in Scripture
- Podcast series (like Echoes of Eden) that explore the big themes of the Bible
- Real stories of transformation from around the world
- Conversations with leaders and partners on the frontlines of global ministry
- Insights into Journeys of Compassion—our short-term missions experiences that change lives
- Honest discussions about faith, leadership, justice, and the tension between the supernatural and the practical
For over 20 years, Impact Nations has partnered with local leaders in nations like Uganda, India, Malawi, Nepal, Pakistan, and beyond—bringing rescue, restoration, and long-term transformation.
This podcast is an invitation to:
- Think more deeply about your faith
- See the Gospel more clearly
- And discover your role in God’s work in the world
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Impact Nations Podcast
Dr. Jay Augustine: Prophetic, Not Partisan | Summer Series 2026
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Jesus spoke truth to power, confronted injustice, and stood with people pushed to the margins. But does that make the church political—and if so, how can it engage public life without becoming captive to a political party?
In this Summer Series conversation, Tim Stewart is joined by Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. “Jay” Augustine, Senior Pastor of Big Bethel AME Church in Atlanta. Dr. Augustine is a pastor, author, legal scholar, educator, military veteran, and public theologian whose work brings together faith, justice, reconciliation, and the public calling of the church.
Jay shares how his mother’s instruction to “call a thing a thing” shaped his life in law, ministry, and public service. He and Tim explore the crucial difference between being prophetic and being partisan, why Jesus provides the clearest model of speaking truth to institutions of power, and what happens when the church becomes more interested in acquiring power than following Christ.
The conversation also moves beyond public statements and political debates. What does a communal gospel require of us? How can churches stand alongside people affected by injustice, meet practical needs, and become living signs of reconciliation? And why does faithful civic participation still matter?
IN THIS EPISODE
● What it means to “call a thing a thing”
● Why prophetic ministry is political—but not partisan
● Jesus as the model for speaking truth to power
● How Christian nationalism can confuse faith with the pursuit of power
● Why Christian faith is communal, not merely individual
● How churches can meet the practical needs of marginalized communities
● The vertical and horizontal dimensions of reconciliation
● Why informed civic participation and voting still matter
Follow or subscribe to the Impact Nations Podcast for more honest conversations about following Jesus in the real world. If this episode challenges or encourages you, share it with someone wrestling with the church’s role in public life.
FEATURED RESOURCES
Dr. Jay Augustine:
https://www.jayaugustine.com
Big Bethel AME Church:
https://www.bigbethelame.org
When Prophets Preach:
Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit
Called to Reconciliation:
How the Church Can Model Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion
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https://www.impactnations.com/journeys-of-compassion
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