Inspired... with Simon Guillebaud
Upbeat and uplifting, ‘Inspired’ introduces us to a stunning variety of people from all walks of life. It celebrates perseverance, overcoming, and costly faith. In a world full of bad news, these powerful, hope-filled stories of adventure and risk-taking will stir you to imagine new possibilities. Hosted by Simon Guillebaud, author, speaker and founder of Great Lakes Outreach. New episodes each Thursday. simonguillebaud.com | greatlakesoutreach.org
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Phil Roberts was England’s Strongest Man in 2017. Behind the success was a trainwreck of womanising, violence, cocaine, and more. He describes the day in front of 10,000 in competition when he dropped a 160kg Atlas stone on his knee as the best and most painful of his life. Encountering Jesus began dramatically with a demon coming out of him, but his discipleship journey has been a long one, working through the different areas of b...
From an early age, Peter has heard God’s voice, be it in Wales, the Philippines, India or England. After a recent heart-attack, his heart stopped for 20 minutes, and yet here he still is, with story after miraculous story of God’s faithfulness, healing and multiplying of Peter’s five loaves and two fish. 64 years into his discipleship journey, God’s not done with him yet. What a life! Listen here:
Connect with Peter at ddeellboy[@]g...
Choosing to send her kids to an inner-city failing school, choosing to leave her Western comforts for the carnage and danger of post-war Liberia, choosing to stay on in Ghana after her husband died… Renita has made a succession of bold faith-filled choices throughout her life, and God has used her to launch a movement of empowered businessfolk across twenty-five nations (and counting). She is the founder and president at Discipling...
Two decades ago, rundown King’s Cross in London was synonymous with seediness. But now, alongside the likes of Google moving in, there has been a stunning spiritual regeneration taking place, with hope brimming and lives changing. Pete Hughes and his team at KXC are riding the wave of God’s Spirit and playing their part in changing the narrative. Pure Kingdom! His authentic and vulnerable story-telling is inspiring, you’ll love it....
Matt is a teacher turned serial social entrepreneur! Inspired by a visit to a church in Kenya, he has started businesses to create jobs for people on the margins. From gardening to cleaning to marquees to biscuits... and with a vision for more. Hear some amazing stories of lives changed, and what happens when you take God at His word and step out in faith!
You can find out how Grace Enterprises creates life-changing jobs here: grace...
Faith, family, work, and fitness. That is the order of priorities in just one of the several multi-million dollar companies Henry Kaestner has started. So faith is the driver, family comes next, and then work… and the 1,600 employees all get two hours off at lunch so they can go to the gym! He’s got a different way of doing things, but it obviously works, and there’s so much wisdom in this belter of a podcast!
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Ahmed Joktan had memorized the Qur’an by heart. Yet through an extraordinary succession of dreams and divine appointments, he became a follower of Jesus. When he shared his faith with a fellow Saudi, the religious police burst in and immediately came and knocked thirteen teeth out of his mouth. Imprisonment, torture, attempts on his life, all meant he had to flee from the land of his birth. The story is simply wild, and his current...
Yesterday we heard Riaan's amazing story (check it out here) of operating as a practicing witch, a psychic, and latterly the founder and leader of the South African Satanist Church, before an earth-shattering supernatural encounter with Jesus changed everything.
Today, we dig into more questions about deliverance, crystals, yoga, Reiki, and more. What is beautiful is the reminder that, as followers of Jesus, we carry authority that...
Riaan Swiegelaar operated as a practicing witch, a psychic, and latterly the founder and leader of the South African Satanist Church, before an earth-shattering supernatural encounter with Jesus changed everything. Released the week of Halloween, he shares from his very real personal experiences that we shouldn’t treat these things lightly. Get ready to be blown away.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yWQJCRNXBGo
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Angela Kemm broke all the rules as she risked life and limb in working in apartheid South African townships. Without much training, she took God at His word and saw the Bible re-enacted before her very eyes in miracles of food-multiplication, healing, exorcism and more. What she learnt and lived in the townships, she then brought and taught in the UK, and what you hear will totally blow your mind. Stunning stories from a crazy lady...
After years of miraculous healings, Jarrod and Victoria Cooper became jaded and discouraged. They gave God until the end of the month to show them He still wanted them in church leadership. Within days, they were at a 4-acre adventure park, which is now their church and launch pad for community transformation! That story, and many others from Jarrod’s varied life and ministry, bring us huge encouragement to persevere and believe in...
Ken Costa has had a hugely successful career in the banking sector, but has had an even greater impact through investing in the next generations, and using his skills for Kingdom advancement in multiple areas. With privilege comes responsibility, and he has stewarded his talents well. Enjoy lots of pearls of wisdom from an old-timer!
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Connect with Ken at ken[@]kenjcosta.com
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Andrew Fanstone’s faith journey has taken him to the slums of Fortaleza, Brazil, where he’s experienced both highs and lows over two decades of working with streetkids, drug-dealers, and various people who have fallen through the cracks. It’s a powerful story!
I recommend his book ‘God Plus One’.
Insta: @andrewfanstone @irisfortaleza
Connect with Andrew at andrewf[@]irisglobal.org
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Archie Coates is the vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, the largest Anglican church in England. So he carries huge responsibility, and yet shoulders it with calm and steadfast humility. The vision is huge: the evangelisation of the nation, the revitalisation of the Church and the transformation of society. He and his team are doing all they can to play their part in it.
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Check out www.htb.org and www.alp...
I love Jeff’s raw honesty as he discusses depression, loss, and being used around the world through his writing, broadcasting, and traveling ministry (not to mention his humour!). It’s pure gold! Make sure to listen to this one.
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Check out www.jefflucas.org
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Rachel is the Executive Director of HOPE Together, and is all about helping people share their faith with others. Backing up stories with stats, she paints an exciting picture of the current openness in the UK right now. You’ll be encouraged!
Check out hopetogether.org.uk
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At just 20-years-old, Kevin Wurfel has already traveled the world and been involved in witnessing God at work across many cultures. Stories abound of him seeing lives changed through his direct but winsome engagement with anyone, anywhere, anytime. He talks of his total surrender to Jesus and hours spent in God’s Word (including recently reading the whole Bible in 70 hours!). May his zeal rub off on us as we listen to his challengi...
Rahil Patel graduated to become a high-ranking, crowd-drawing, world-traveling Hindu monk who spent 20 years immersed in ascetic practices and working on his karma. However, a growing dissatisfaction slowly but steadily eroded his commitment until he couldn’t continue along that path any longer. Disillusioned but still spiritually seeking, he was ripe for a beautiful encounter. It’s a powerful story!
Natalie Williams grew up in a working-class family in Hastings, one of the most deprived towns in the UK. After working as a journalist, she is now Chief Executive of the charity Jubilee+, which equips churches to change the lives of those in poverty in their communities. She’s got a great story, and has gained some real wisdom along the way. Listen and be inspired!
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