Clive Johnson Ministry

05/02/2026

At a time when ordinary citizens are being shot on the streets and warrantless raids conducted in Minneapolis, in the new episode of Impact! Ellen and I ask whether the US and Minneapolis in particular is witnessing a “Bonhoeffer moment”–a time when putting faith to the test in the face of oppression may involve great personal sacrifice in the way of the Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who defied the rise of Naziism, for which he paid the ultimate price. In this 250th anniversary year in the US, and in Minneapolis in particular, people of faith across the US are recognizing and showing that faith in action may involve taking great personal risk. Listen at:

At a time when ordinary citizens are being shot on the streets and warrantless raids conducted in Minneapolis, we ask whether the US is witnessing a “Bonhoeffer moment”–a time when putting faith to the test in the face of oppression may involve great personal sacrifice. We reflect on the life ...

31/12/2025

Sunrise to Sunrise: an online vigil to welcome new light at New Year from the first mainland sunrise on earth (1645 UTC 12/31) to the last (2040 1/1). Join for any time! Info and links to join me and hopefully don't catch me sleeping at: https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/GayatriGaiaShort.html Sunrise, sunset, midnight times & info about important events planned in 2026 (plus some trivia and movie, book, music anniversaries etc.) will get time-checked along the way!

An online meditation to welcome the Light for the new year.

30/12/2025

In our annual round-up and final episode of Impact! this year, it’s time to look back and give thanks for many answered intentions and prayers. Listen at or wherever you get your podcasts.

In our annual look back at intentions we've held through the year, we give thanks for the many miracles and remarkable turnarounds seen in government actions, community resilience and Mother Nature's grace in the wake of the varied emergencies, conflicts and social and political challenges that we'v...

29/12/2025

In a special vigil for New Year, spanning the first mainland sunrise on earth to the last, I'll offer points for reflections and point out significant events and anniversaries planned to happen in 2026 as the sun rises, sets and midnight bells ring out in cities, on mountain tops and beside pyramids (and much more) from New Zealand to Alaska. Join me for any time you can on Insight Timer (no app needed) between 1645 UTC on 31 Dec and 2040 UTC on 1 Jan. These extended vigils are always awe inspiring and deeply moving. I hope you may be able to join me for a short while to welcome the miracle of not just a new year, but a new day.

16/12/2025

In a brief episode this week, we stand in solidarity and deeply honour the many affected by the horror at Bondi Beach this past weekend, and with all Jewish people who are now suffering abuse, attack or fear of attack simply for being Jewish. Please join us in holding space and standing against antisemitic lies and prejudice. Listen at:

In a brief episode this week, we stand in solidarity and deeply honour the many affected by the horror of the atrocity at Sydney’s Bondi Beach this past weekend, and with all Jewish people who are now suffering abuse, attack or fear of attack simply for being Jewish. We move quickly to offering ou...

20/11/2025

In one of a number of special episodes focused on the state and direction of the US as it approaches its 250th anniversary, in this week’s Impact! we consider one of the most powerful forces in contemporary American politics today, Christian Nationalism. Listen at:

In one of a number of special episodes focused on the state and direction of the US as it approaches its 250th anniversary, this week, we explore the rise and influence of Christian Nationalism in US politics and religious life — what it is, its theological roots, and how the ideology is shaping p...

14/08/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! Well, not a birth-day as such, but Impact! clocks up its 100th episode today. Join Ellen and I as we look back, pick up on what’s most amazed and inspired us, and look forward to another 100 episodes or so before we hopefully might get to do this again! Listen at https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-77cth-1931e71.

06/08/2025

Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki: VIGIIL. EIGHTY YEARS AGO TODAY, an atomic bomb was dropped over the Japanese city of Hiroshima, causing the deaths of an estimated 120,000 people within just four days of the blast. Together with a bomb dropped on Nagasaki 3 days later, which killed at least 73,000 people, this represents the only use of atomic weapons in military conflict against a civilian population. The psychological and health effects of the bombings continue to impact survivors and their descendants, with some experiencing lifelong radiation-related health issues and psychological trauma. Remembrance events are today being held in Japan and the USA. An estimated 100,000 people survived the attacks, with some still alive today.
I plan to mark this sombre anniversary as part of my weekly vigil later today, remembering those who died, suffered lasting ill-health or trauma, and their loved ones. The vigil will be between 2200-0000 UK / 1700-1900 EDT. Please join me if you can for any time you can then at https://insig.ht/jDvcAHNJBVb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share

22/07/2025

On this, Mary Magdalene Feast Day, we’re thrilled to welcome best-selling author and researcher Kathleen McGowan, whose decades long quest for Mary would make Indiana Jones proud! Seriously, Kathleen explains who Mary was and why she is one of the most important women to have ever lived. Listen to this inspiring episode at:

Mary Magdalene Feast Day is celebrated each year on 22 July. To mark this event, Ellen talks to Mary Magdalene expert Kathleen McGowan to understand why Mary’s example and role is so important in Christianity, if hers is a story of profound understanding, courage and perseverance that’s been com...

11/07/2025

Today marks 30 years since the appalling massacre at Srebrenica, the consequences of which are still being felt by many today. In the latest edition of Impact! we take time to remember and ask you to join us for a time of shared intention and prayer. Listen at

This week we reflect upon the history and legacy of the Srebrenica massacre, which its 30th anniversary on 11 July. We recall the tragic events that unfolded in July 1995, highlighting the significance of remembering and learning from this dark chapter in history. We discuss the many lasting consequ...

03/07/2025

A new quarter has begun, and so too, a new focus for Global Healing Response: Honesty. Obviously not something for most of us to worry about? Think again! Listen as Ellen and I do some honest talking at:

As we enter a new quarter of the year, Global Healing Response turns its attention to the theme of honesty. In this episode, we explore the often subtle connections between honesty and authenticity, and see how these may play out in political and organisational leadership, as well as within our own....

03/07/2025

One week tomorrow, 11 June, marks 30 years since the appalling massacre that claimed the lives of more than 5,000 at Srebrenica, the worse genocide in Europe since the Second World War. Join me if you can/wish to for shared meditation, intention holding and prayer on this day at 1230pm UK / 730am EDT: https://insig.ht/c8SI9eHCHUb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_share (you do not need the Insight Timer app to join, just click on the link in your browser at the time of the event).

Today is Srebrenica Memorial Day, commemorating 30 years since the genocide in the Balkans War of the 1990's. To mark this day, please join this time of guided reflection, meditation, intention holding and interfaith prayer. This will take the form of the usual lovingkindness meditation that our bel...