
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.
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Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Everyday Miracles in Mozambique | Heidi Baker
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 story! Check out www.irisglobal.org---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h
Never Too Far Gone | Shane Taylor
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!). There is always hope. What a story!If you want to be in touch with Shane, his email is ptshane89[@]gmail.com---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
Seriously Funny | Andy Kind
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 interview. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2ROVIZsJWiETo book Andy, go to andykind.co.uk His book ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ is a great read.---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Apr 3, 2025 • 58min
Leading in Battle | Tim Cross CBE
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 happened in a garden there that totally shaped his life trajectory. It’s a great story! You can contact Tim via crosstc[@]btinternet.com ---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Mar 27, 2025 • 60min
Voice for the Voiceless | Mervyn Thomas
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 way.Check out csw.org.uk Contact mervynthomas[@]csw.org.uk ---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Mar 20, 2025 • 1h
Cabbages in the Desert | Dr Aila Tasse
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, animism and Islam.Check out: lifewayglobal.org---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Mar 13, 2025 • 58min
Passionate Pioneering | Bev Murrill
Bev Murrill, a dynamic leader in church planting and women's empowerment, shares her inspirational journey. She discusses overcoming personal health struggles through faith and the significance of mentorship in leadership roles. Bev highlights her efforts to uplift women in faith with the Kyria Network and her charitable work with Cherish Uganda, helping children affected by AIDS. With a passion for nurturing future leaders, she emphasizes the need for cultural shifts and authentic faith practices in today’s changing world.

Mar 6, 2025 • 58min
The Adventure of Faith | Gordon Hickson
Gordon Hickson, a former army officer turned evangelist, shares his extraordinary journey from skepticism to deep faith. He recounts powerful miracles he witnessed in Africa, including dramatic healings and transformative spiritual experiences. Gordon discusses the challenges of prayer and the importance of connection with God, emphasizing that faith can thrive even in adversity. His stories not only inspire hope but also encourage listeners to engage in evangelism and outreach, promoting unity and love in their communities.

Feb 27, 2025 • 60min
Acts of the Apostles in Alaska! | Corey Schmidlkofer
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 powerful. I loved this conversation and it’s a fabulous story. If you want to support the work, visit frontieralaskamissions.com/support---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Feb 20, 2025 • 59min
Field of Dreams | Alan West
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 nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org
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