
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

Dec 7, 2023 • 58min
The Prodigal Punk | Lewis Lewis
Lewis left Northern Ireland for London aged 17 with a punk band. He was an avowed atheist and hated religion. Just under four decades of debauchery, drugs and crime ensued, until an extraordinary encounter at his piano out of the blue one day. It was the culmination of 55 years of his mother (and others) praying, but what a beautiful result!You can be in touch with him at lewislewis[@]fastmail.netCheck out christianityexplored.org---🙏 Join our Saturday Prayer for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/zoom ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---🔔 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

Nov 30, 2023 • 56min
Towards Eden | Sam Ward
Accountant Sam chose the path of downward mobility in moving onto Openshaw, one of the toughest estates in the land. With a heroin addict living on one side, and a brothel on the other, an extraordinary adventure began, which continues 23 years later. What a story and what a challenge! Check out www.joineden.org if you want to consider joining an Eden team or supporting the work.The Message do superb work, check out www.message.org.ukSam mentioned ‘the forgotten people of Openshaw’ on Youtube – what a picture it paints, and how wonderful things have changed now! Check out our episode with Message founder, Andy Hawthorne - it's one of the first we released.---🙏 Join our Saturday Prayer for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/zoom ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---🔔 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

Nov 23, 2023 • 58min
Prison Alpha | Emmy Wilson
As a nurse, Emmy ended up working with HIV/AIDS sufferers, going on to start an outreach to drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes and the homeless. But her life work became pioneering the Alpha Course in prisons throughout the UK, and now around the world, seeing countless lives radically transformed. What a journey! Enjoy listening...---🙏 Join our Saturday Prayer for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/zoom ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---🔔 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

Nov 16, 2023 • 60min
Escape from North Korea | Timothy Cho
What an incredible story! A two-time North Korean escapee, Timothy endured unimaginable horrors as a child and in prison. Against all odds, Chinese authorities were pressured into allowing him to fly to freedom as a refugee. Now, as a UK citizen, he's on a mission to speak up for those whose voices can't be heard.Do connect further with Timothy’s story and check out the work of Open Doors at opendoorsuk.org---🙏 Join our Saturday Prayer for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/zoom ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---🔔 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

Nov 15, 2023 • 55min
Prayer Storm | James Aladiran
An encounter at a meeting in the year 2000 on campus changed James from a shy introvert to a turbo-charged firebrand, passionate to see a new generation raised up to transform the nation. It’s a stirring story. Check out prayerstorm.org to connect with James and/or buy his book ‘Life on Fire’Check out Debra Green's episode and Andy Hawthorne's Episode---🙏 Join our Saturday Prayer for Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/zoom ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ---🔔 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

Nov 8, 2023 • 58min
Hiddenness and Courageous Leadership | Jill Duff
From the ‘glorious CV’ of degree and doctorate at Cambridge and Oxford to working in the oil industry, from the hiddenness of urban ministry whilst being a Mum to being a courageous bishop, Jill burns with passion for the overlooked and the underrated. She’s bold and humble and gracious and more - just what the Church of England needs! Be inspired by her story, it’s a great listen.
Strong recommendation to get hold of her book ‘Lighting the Beacons: Kindling the Flame of Faith in our Hearts’, it’s a powerful read.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 54min
Into the Light! | Kevin Wilson
As the University of Exeter prepares to offer a degree in Magic and Occult Science, and the world celebrates Halloween this week, we ask if it’s all just innocent fun? Kevin's descent into the dark arts provides a shocking and sobering reminder of the dangers of engaging in the occult until he experienced powerful deliverance and lasting freedom through a much higher power…
It’s a cracking story!Kevin can be contacted at: www.into-the-light.uk
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Oct 19, 2023 • 57min
Dream Encounters | Josh Abrahams
A product of his culture, Josh was a womanising party-goer until he encountered Jesus through a powerful dream. Now a physics teacher and worship-evangelist, be inspired as Josh shares stories of God at work in prisons, schools, and a momentous trip to Ibiza.
You can find Josh on Facebook, YouTube and Spotify:facebook.com/jabrahamsmusicyoutube.com/@jabrahamsmusicspoti.fi/3PP5wVi
He has done a lot of work in prisons, do check out: junction42.org
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Oct 12, 2023 • 57min
Freedom for the Captive | John Lawson
John was a nightclub bouncer, a kidnapper, an extortionist, and more – which led to several stints in prison, where he eventually found radical freedom. His book ‘If a Wicked Man’ is a mind-blowing read. Listen here to his amazing story:Get the book from ifawickedman.comCheck out his work at www.escapeministries.co.uk---
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Oct 5, 2023 • 55min
Mentoring with a Limp | Marty Woods
I love Marty’s raw honesty and tender heart for seeing people fulfil their potential, ‘listening to what their spirit is saying’. From being abused as a child to losing his son at birth, life hasn’t been easy; but in his grieving, he heard the whisper that he would have many ‘spiritual sons’, and indeed his intentional mentoring has seen that come into being and multiplied all over the world.Anyone who is willing to deal with their own junk can mentor someone – you just have to be a few steps further along the road, and be a good listener. Why not grab hold of Marty’s masterclass by downloading it for free or buying it at: awillingspirit.com---Support us: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredPray for our work: greatlakesoutreach.org/praySign up for More Than Conquerors: greatlakesoutreach.org/mtc ---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