

Inspired... with Simon Guillebaud
Great Lakes Outreach
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
Hosted by Simon Guillebaud, author, speaker and founder of Great Lakes Outreach. New episodes each Thursday.
simonguillebaud.com | greatlakesoutreach.org
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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Power of Love and the Ministry of Tears | Roxanne Johnson
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. Do check out RAW Mission, Frontiers’ fantastic podcast, and their website www.frontiers.org.uk You can contact Roxanne at johnsonroxaz[@]gmail.com---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Oct 10, 2024 • 1h 20min
Soft Heart, Hard Feet! | Jackie Pullinger
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 being set free. That story was told in the best-selling ‘Chasing the Dragon’, and she’s still in Hong Kong with a network of faithful workers, ministering to many more broken people, living by faith and trusting God to provide for their needs. What a challenge and inspiration! To volunteer (no soft sell, she says it’ll be tough!) or get involved, check out ststephenssociety.com Watch this episode as a video: https://youtu.be/cpfjVtrI8Fo---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org---Chapters:00:00:00-Preview00:00:39-Intro00:02:26-Studying Music00:03:15-Meeting Jesus00:06:52-Call to Hong Kong00:08:45-Arriving in Hong Kong00:12:43-Soft Hearts & Hard Feet00:16:07-Walled City Kowloon00:23:59-Working and being watched00:28:41-Gang leader meeting Jesus00:32:14-Gang Protection00:33:33-Prayed off drugs00:37:40-Why is tongues so important?00:43:09-Stories of Addicts00:48:02-Working with ladies00:50:35-Was she worth an Oboe?00:59:11-Singleness01:03:44-What do things look like now?01:09:51-Where does money come from?01:13:42-Learn to run to God in trials01:19:10-Get connected01:19:41-Outro

Sep 26, 2024 • 52min
Running Hard and Finishing Strong! | Steve Legg & Carl Beech
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 months to live, so estimated the doctor; but Steve was praying for his healing. Whereas although Carl is suffering with degenerative Parkinson’s disease, he has the firm conviction that he’s not to pray for healing, but rather accept the journey over the coming years and bring glory to God through the suffering. Carl’s condition has progressed significantly since, but he is still doing beautiful things (see below). This podcast is released with Bekah Legg’s blessing, and Steve’s of course as well, who to the end wanted as many people as possible to meet his Saviour for themselves.Please share this far and wide as well, and prepare to laugh and cry in equal measure!If you want to support Steve’s wife Bekah and their five girls, you can do so at: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/blesstheleggsSteve’s previous podcast is here:inspired.captivate.fm/episode/sorted-steve-leggSubscribe to Sorted magazine at: sortedmag.comCarl’s previous podcast is here: inspired.captivate.fm/episode/on-the-edge-carl-beechCheck out Edge Ministries: edgeministries.netFollow Carl on Instagram: @beechband - where you will see how things have progressed with him in the last year, but how he’s helped launch and promote an amazing band which vastly improves speech and reduces anxiety. Read more here.Steve’s wife Bekah’s podcast is here: inspired.captivate.fm/episode/restored-bekah-legg---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Sep 12, 2024 • 59min
The Entertainer | Gary Grant
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.---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Sep 5, 2024 • 60min
On the Margins | Bob Ekblad
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, with healings and power encounters now accompanying his gospel work. It’s a fascinating, challenging and inspiring story.Do check out bobekblad.com, peoplesseminary.org and tierra-nueva.org---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly 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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Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Generous Living in Preparing to Die | Richard Garnett
Richard Garnett, a remarkable communicator and a generous spirit, shares his profound insights while facing terminal cancer. He reflects on the importance of reckless generosity, emphasizing how it can transform lives amidst personal struggles. Richard discusses the emotional toll of his diagnosis and urges listeners to prioritize impactful charitable giving over material wealth. He champions investing in global church initiatives and fostering a culture of generosity, encouraging everyone to embrace stewardship as they confront life's ultimate questions.

Aug 22, 2024 • 1h
Adventurous Leading! | Lynn Green
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/f5mwBGJaAzUDo check out all things to do with Lynn at lynngreen.blog---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Aug 15, 2024 • 59min
Faith, fame, and life’s sucker punches | Simon Thomas
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 @SimonThomasTVHis raw account of losing Gemma is called ‘Love Interrupted’---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Aug 8, 2024 • 57min
Farming Miracles | Donna Bloomfield
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, helping them out of poverty through revolutionary (Biblical) farming principles. Just wow!If you want to get involved in her work, go to hopefortomorrowglobal.orgTo listen to Chrissie Chapman’s story, click here.---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org

Aug 1, 2024 • 60min
From Cop to Crook to Christ | Simon Pinchbeck
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 Christian Straight Talk podcast at christianstraighttalk.uk/podcast/---📚 Help us send children back to school in Burundi Get your tickets for Freedom Behind Bars in Bath on 12th Oct 🎤 Email your voice notes to us at podcast@greatlakesoutreach.org---🔔 Remember to follow us wherever you listen.▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp📧 Weekly email notification: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemailFor more from Simon, visit: simonguillebaud.com---🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: greatlakesoutreach.org