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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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Frankly Virginia’s story is nuts. Standing up to the Romanian dictator Ceaucescu, she used her skills and courage as a lawyer to defend persecuted Christians and fight for religious freedom. She was tortured repeatedly - yet even blessed her abusers as they did so, who on occasion turned away with tears in their eyes. And then one day a hired assas…
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Justin’s big brain gets put to good use as a writer, speaker and broadcaster. Over the last couple of decades, he’s brought together the world’s most famous atheists for debates and discussions, and has had a front seat in observing a massive shift away from angry atheism towards openness to the gospel, including some very high-profile converts to …
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Whilst his father was a hard-working bus driver, Brian (with his sister) built the nation’s biggest bus company, Stagecoach. It reached FTSE 100 status, and was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1993, valued at £134million. He is Scotland’s most generous man, giving away more than £150 million over the last few decades. His whole message is o…
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Heidi Baker is one of the best known missionaries in the world for a reason. We could have filled twenty podcasts with New Testament-type miraculous stories, but the ones she shared here were wild enough. Her Iris team has seen millions impacted, and thousands of communities of faith planted in Muslim areas after dramatic signs and wonders. What a …
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Shane’s life was so spectacularly destructive, dark and violent that he was always likely to end up in a maximum security prison, where he was required to be accompanied by seven prison guards in riot gear just to leave his cell. The turnaround in his life beggars belief. His joy in reliving the miraculous transformation was so beautiful (and funny…
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Andy is a superb comedian with two decades of experience on the road; but I think we were both taken by surprise at how ruthlessly honest and raw he was about the painful realities of relational breakdown in his private life. So the irony of this podcast is a funny man being extremely serious. I found it holy ground, and it makes for a beautiful in…
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As the boss of the largest of the three Divisions of the UK Field Army, Major General Tim Cross commanded around 30,000 men and women at one stage, having graduated through the ranks and serving in conflicts ranging from Northern Ireland to Kosovo and Iraq. A decade into his military career, he took a flight from Cyprus to Jerusalem and something h…
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Never has there been more persecution, and therefore never more need for what Merv has given the last 46 years of his life towards through Christian Solidarity Worldwide - going to the toughest places, meeting victims of prejudice, making sure they know they’re not forgotten, and lobbying for justice and freedom, with some amazing stories along the…
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Born into a devout Muslim family in Ethiopia, Aila was earnest in his pursuit of truth. On his deathbed with cerebral malaria, his school teacher visited him. That conversation was the start of a remarkable journey which has included persecution, adventure, and staggering fruitfulness amongst numerous unreached people groups steeped in witchcraft, …
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Whether it’s planting thriving and multiplying churches both in Australia and the UK, pioneering a women’s leadership network, launching a successful magazine, or starting a charity in Africa, Bev remains a turbo-charged grandma still lecturing on leadership and completing her doctorate, having left school at 15! Described by her successor at the l…
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Fiercely proud and resolutely anti-Christian, it was always going to take something dramatic to turn army officer Gordon Hickson’s life upside-down. His stories of miracles both in Africa and the Western world, in his own life and those around him, will stir your faith and inspire you to believe that it’s an exciting time to be alive! Gordon’s life…
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A drug addict by the age of 13, and in and out of juvenile detention from then on, Corey had a radical encounter that saved him from almost certain early death. From experiencing raw revival with addicts and felons to now reaching into the Alaskan hinterland, the signs and wonders that accompany the gospel are truly beautiful and stunningly powerfu…
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Alan played football with some of the world’s all-time greats, including Pele, Cruyff and Best. Captaining Luton in England’s top division, he was at the peak of his game when he visited his in-laws in New Zealand, not realising quite how his life was about to change. It’s a great story! --- Order the Inspired Book now Support our work in Burundi: …
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Esther spent years in a Buddhist monastery seeking truth. Eventually, she found it there in the most unlikely way… and it was more glorious than she could ever have imagined! You can contact Esther at estherb2010[@]googlemail.com She has written two books: I Once was a Buddhist Nun and Buddhism in the Light of Christ. --- Order the Inspired Book no…
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John is dying of cancer but still full of God! He left his successful career as a barrister to give 45+ years to gospel work, developing the Alpha course, launching HTB’s first church plant, and much more. I love hearing an old saint, broken in body but not in spirit, still all in and finishing strong. Contact John at johndirvine[@]me.com --- Order…
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Aged 18, Julie Ann discovered her Dad wasn’t her real father, which sent her spiralling into a succession of bad choices. But her life turned around after a desperate 4-day fast when she was trying to decide whether to marry her Jewish fiancé - the deal being she would have to deny her Jesus. Since then, as a prolific artist her works have sold far…
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Stephen leads St Aldate’s in Oxford, having originally worked as a successful barrister in London. What is going on there these days is profoundly encouraging, with many folks encountering God and coming to faith on a weekly basis. It’s a rocking podcast that left me totally fired up! Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sC8prVIkMNc Foll…
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He risked bankruptcy in planting potatoes in the dust and drought against everyone’s counsel, and it yielded a bumper crop. He organised a weekend initiative which grew into 450,000 men gathering on his farm! The Spirit prompted him to call for a prayer meeting and 1.4million people showed up! 80 of his farm-workers were there to witness him prayin…
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From angelic assistance amidst landslides in Pakistan to experiencing the purist worship amidst Boko Haram victims in Northern Nigeria, Josh has stories galore of the profound power of poetry for prisoners and politicians and everyone in between. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pJKUgQnlMuk Connect with Josh at joshualukesmith.com Th…
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Jonathan Aitken’s fall from grace was spectacular. Touted as a potential future Prime Minister, his lies under oath in a court of law landed him in prison. But in the carnage of the high-profile front-page life implosion, friends came alongside him and introduced him to the ‘One who sticks closer than a brother’. Now an active prison chaplain in hi…
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Voices of Hope - Sarah’s journey through profound challenges, including abuse, PTSD, and chronic illness, has uniquely prepared her to support others facing deep brokenness and hardship. As the founder of Voices of Hope, she’s been blown away by the opportunities God has given her and her expanding team to impact 3,000 people each week. It’s an ins…
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Happy Christmas! Thank you so much for listening to the Inspired podcast this year. I hope it has been encouraging, stirring, challenging and inspiring! Just a short message this week to wish you a very Happy Christmas! We'll be back tomorrow with another fantastic guest! If you'd like to get behind our Staff Gifts appeal, visit: glo.org.uk/christm…
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I love the fact that the head of an atheists’ association in Beirut asked Lukas to take it on, as the person he most trusted! That further enhanced Lukas’ reach into the disaffected youth scene, with beautiful stories of radical Muslims being exposed to love in action and coherent debates softening antagonistic cynics. From outgrowing his living ro…
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Nik and his wife Ruth have spent decades in the toughest places around the world with those who are seriously suffering for their faith, with the logic that we need to learn from such people how to do discipleship. His perspective and stories are so challenging. It was such a good podcast, we had to stop and offer a bonus episode following on from …
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Zimbabwe in the noughties…How do you respond when a crazy gang shows up to steal your beautiful farm, sanctioned by the authorities? Craig and his wife joined hands and prayed with them. It’s an amazing story of personal disaster and redemption as the painful loss of his lifework released him to spearhead a movement impacting tens of thousands of f…
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Simon went dark for the last few decades to teach in China where restrictions are increasing steadily on religious freedom. The hunger for truth he met amongst students was stunning, and it’s an exciting story of how the gospel cannot be contained or restrained. If you want to contact Simon, get in touch with me and I’ll connect you. --- Order the …
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Since the age of 15, Amy has travelled the world teaching and preaching, finding herself in remarkable contexts ranging from sharing smuggled Bibles with the Taliban leadership in Afghanistan to addressing the top brass in the West Wing in the White House. It’s a great story. Do check out www.amyorr-ewing.com for more information --- Order the Insp…
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Overcoming the carnage of hideous family brokenness and addiction, Uwe’s journey through alcohol, drugs and gambling to a place of national prominence in the political space is nothing short of miraculous. His experiences include years spent in Hamburg’s red light district with the Salvation Army (where we met), developing and running a delinquents…
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Elizabeth didn’t realise what she was getting herself into when she dabbled in the occult. Over fifteen years, she progressed through the secret arts and wielded great powers that will blow your mind. This podcast, released during the week people celebrate Halloween, might just challenge and open your eyes to recognise that witchcraft is not to be …
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Aged 21, Tania Harris made a deal with God: “If you speak clearly to me, I’ll do whatever you say!” So began an incredible journey which has led to a global ministry. Her passion is to equip people to hear, recognise and respond to God’s voice. Check out www.GodConversations.com to order Tania's newest book, God Dreams. --- Order the Inspired Book …
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Arrested, expelled, deported or banned from four countries, Roxanne has truly extraordinary stories of angelic protection, healings, exorcisms and more. Her love for Muslims shines through, and if you need convincing that an encounter with Jesus can transform any situation, you’ll love this! One of the most remarkable conversations I’ve ever had. D…
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In 1966, Jackie Pullinger left the UK on a boat, aged 22 and with just £10 in her pocket, not knowing where she’d get off. Docking in Hong Kong, she sensed God saying that was the place. Her work in the Walled City of Kowloon saw triad gang members come to faith, girls rescued out of brothels, and thousands of drug addicts over the ensuing decades …
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Steve Legg died a few days ago. This interview with him and Carl Beech was recorded early last summer. They are both hilarious, passionate for people, and want to seize every opportunity to share their Ultimate Hope with as many people as possible. At the time of recording, Steve had been given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of mont…
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From leaving school with one O Level to building the biggest multi-million pound toy business in the UK, Gary’s ambitions pivoted sharply in 1991 - no longer was it just about making loads of money, rather it became more about changing lives, as his life had been radically transformed. --- Order the Inspired Book now Support our work in Burundi: gr…
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Bob has always had a concern for the poor and oppressed, and his journey of faith has encompassed liberation theology shaped through years in Central America, coupled with social justice activism and then a radical experience through the charismatic movement - not something he’d wanted at the time! This propelled him into greater effectiveness, wit…
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Update - Richard has now graduated to glory. I'm so pleased we were able to release this before he died, he would be thrilled to hear about the impact it has already made. My dear friend Richard will any day now be graduating to glory, which is why I’ve brought this forward. It was only recorded a fortnight ago but things have progressed fast, and …
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Still young at heart after five decades of outreach in 110+ countries, YWAM UK’s founder and pioneer Lynn Green is as passionate as ever about impacting the nations, raising new leaders, and taking risks as part of his adventure of faith. Check out Simon's extended conversation with Lynn here: https://youtu.be/f5mwBGJaAzU Do check out all things to…
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TV presenter Simon Thomas has had a hugely successful and high-profile career over the last 25 years on the BBC with Blue Peter and then with Sky Sports. But he also shares with real candour about mental health challenges, battles with alcohol, and losing his first wife Gemma to cancer in 2017. Follow Simon on Instagram at @SimonThomasTV His raw ac…
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When your diminutive mother shouts at the drug-dealer attacking her son: “In the name of Jesus, get off him!” and the drug dealer flies across the garden before running away, that’s going to impact you! Donna’s story is full of God’s interventions and guidance, as she ended up working with the world’s poorest and hungriest people in Burundi, helpin…
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After more than two decades in the police, Simon’s violent tendencies caught up with him, and he spiraled from being a law-enforcer into a law-breaker. Eventually he found what he’d always been looking for, in the most unlikely of places… It’s a great story! To invite Simon to speak, he can be contacted at Simon[@]cstalk.uk Do check out Simon’s Chr…
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Aged 23, aspiring international hockey player Kelvin survived a near-fatal car crash, but was left permanently disabled. His life changed overnight, and his faith ultimately pulled him through many dark nights of the soul. God subsequently called him into hospital chaplaincy to minister as a wounded healer with beautiful results. Kelvin can be cont…
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Nancy and her husband Ray founded the band ‘Heartbeat’ which toured for over a decade with spectacular results. Following on from their success, they branched out through NGM to help nurture and launch dozens of other artists to be salt and light throughout the world in the entertainment industry. Praying in the money, trusting God all the way, it’…
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In 1979, heroin invaded Kenny’s community in Dublin, and the singing stopped. He counted 440 funerals. But he and his wife Sharon were radically changed at the very same moment, and slowly but steadily fresh songs of hope are being sung again, be they by gangsters, drug-dealers, children and more. It’s a stunning account of decades of faithfulness …
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From God dramatically calling him on a London street, Andy Bannister has shared the gospel and answered the tough questions of sceptics and Muslims all around the world. Now he heads up Solas, an organisation that takes the message of Jesus out of churches and into universities, schools, pubs, cafes, and workplaces. Andy has a passion for sharing t…
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Rape, suicide, freemasonry, demon-possession, paralysis, and more… Sometimes it’s hard to believe what people can have gone through. And yet despite all the knocks, Linda’s story is one of radiant hope and vibrant joy, as she takes to the streets of Southampton in her wheelchair to love folks who have fallen through the cracks. I was left shaking m…
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At one stage, Manoj Raithatha had a huge portfolio with contracts signed on £330million of property - but he wasn’t satisfied, and he had become heartless and ruthless in equal measure. Then came the crash of 2008, plus the life of his son threatened, and his world imploded. And so began his journey to redemption… It’s a great story! Manoj’s story …
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Still turbo-charged at 72, former Royal Navy Chief Engineer Richard talks of serving God around the world in multiple contexts, and is not remotely interested in slowing down! Contact Richard at richard[@]meryon.net --- Order the Inspired Book now Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Former US Army Special Forces officer Dave Eubank tells of multiple near-death experiences as he risks life and limb across a number of nations - training teams to resist the military dictatorship in Myanmar, fighting against ISIS in Mosul, and also providing emergency relief and intervention in other desperately grim hotspots around the globe. He …
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Son of world-famous evangelist Luis Palau, Andrew veered far off-piste and was writing a very different life-script until he experienced a radical turnaround. Since then he’s had the chance to share Jesus across the continents to millions of people with stunning results. Only God! --- Order the Inspired Book now Support our work in Burundi: greatla…
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Jemimah Main (nee Wright) shares her journey to becoming an author and journalist, and the stunningly-woven love story in her 40s that God confirmed would come - not by her might, not by her power, but by His Spirit. Instagram: @jemimah_a_wright - (Scroll down to check out John's amazing videos on her Instagram page). ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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