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"Hit Hard" Dr. Pat and Tammy Mcleod www.patandtammymcleod.com   What is ambiguous loss? How does a thriving student-athlete at one of the nation's top prep schools experience a life-altering moment on a football field? This is the story of Pat and Tammy Mcleod, their son of Zach, and the family’s journey of letting go of what was and learning to live with what is.   Dr. Pat and Tammy McLeod serve as Harvard Chaplains for Cru, an interdenominational Christian ministry. Tammy is also the Director of College Ministry at Park Street Church in Boston. She received her MA in Spiritual Formation from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Pat holds an MA in Theological Studies from the International School of Theology, and an MA in Science and Religion and a PhD in Practical Theology from Boston University. Pat and Tammy have been married for more than three decades and are parents to four grown children.  

www.pearlside.org/location/nanakuli How does God move powerfully in the lives of a church planting couple to build a ministry on the West Side of Oahu, beginning in a garage, while experiencing the pain of two miscarriages, one that nearly took the mother’s life? This is the story of Moku and Sierra Kukonu. Pastor Moku and Sierra Kukonu lead Pearlside Church in Nanakuli. They are the parents of four children. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

"All from Above" Matti Stevenson www.mattimediagroup.com   What happened when a car crossed two medians at over 100 miles per hour and hit Matti Stevenson head on? What happened to her when responders used the Jaws of Life to pry her body from the mangled metal? Broken bones, wires everywhere, breathing tube, feeding tube, the doctor said, “She broke almost every part of her body.” Forty-five broken bones including her spine required immediate surgery. Matti joins us from Colorado to share her story of God’s miraculous healing and restoration.   Matti Stevenson is the Executive Director of MattiMedia Group, she is the Communications Director for Hispanic Action Network out of Dallas and a Public Relations contractor for InChrist Communications representing several international ministries such as SAT-7 and Slavic Gospel Association. Matti has three adult daughters and four grandchildren.  

"Envision with God" Dr. Francis Oda www.g70.design   How does a boy who grew up gazing at night at the only clean square foot on his otherwise dilapidated ceiling? What did he see that led to becoming a world-renowned architect? How does his life reflect a daily practice he calls “Envisioning with God”? This is the story of Dr. Francis Oda. Seeing the creative splendor of the Lord, Francis resonates with the prophet Joel (2:28) of old men dreaming dreams and young men seeing visions.   Francis Oda is the Chairman Emeritus at Group 70. He is also Senior Pastor Emeritus and Board Chair of New Life Church in Honolulu and serves as Global Chair of Transform Our World. He is the author of the book Envision with God: Believe and See. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii. He is married to Dr. Caroline Ward Oda. They have two children, Nalani and Reid, a dentist and Princeton Ph.D., respectively.

How does God raise up a man to lead one of Hawaii’s iconic real estate development companies? This is the story of Quentin Machida – a story of process, timing, and the powerful ministry of a local church.   Quentin Machida is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Gentry Homes, Ltd. He joined the Gentry team in 1990 as an Accounting Analyst then moved to Financial Analyst, Purchasing Manager and Estimator, Assistant Vice President, Vice President/CFO and Senior Vice President/CFO before becoming President/CEO in 2018.  He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He is married to Kim. They have two children. They are members of New Hope Kapolei.

Donovan Sabog Why did God lead a boy on a journey from West Oahu to Punahou School, to Yale University for degrees with distinction in Economics and History, corporate management in New York City, before returning to Hawaii to be a pastor? This is the story of Donovan Sabog.   Pastor Donovan Sabog is a purpose-driven pastor, impactful worship leader, and resourceful creative. He joined New Hope Oahu's full-time staff in 2020 and was appointed as Executive Pastor, at the age of 28, in 2025. He is also the founder of Hawaii Leadership Conference.

First L.A.P. Matthew Taufete’e  www.firstlap.org   How important is the power of forgiveness? What does it mean to be a peacemaker? In what ways do men face challenges after being incarcerated? God has touched the life of a man named Matthew Taufete’e, along with his team, who lead a ministry to answer those questions in practical ways.   Matthew Taufete’e is the Executive Director of The First L.A.P., that is Life After Prison. Where lives are transformed through spiritually guided clean and sober living.  

Manslaughter to Man of God Matthew Taufete’e www.firstlap.org   How does Jesus show love to a person who was sentenced to prison for manslaughter and transform him into a man of God? This is the story of Matthew Taufete’e, one of abuse by a father, searching for acceptance in gangs, theft, killing, complete brokenness, repentance, forgiveness, and wholeness.   Matthew Taufete’e is the Executive Director of The First L.A.P., that is Life After Prison. Where lives are transformed through spiritually guided clean and sober living.

One of today’s fiercest and most enjoyable debates involves which athletes are the GOATs—the greatest of all time—in various sports. In recent years, the debate over GOATs has intensified as hundreds of bloggers, podcasters, websites, and radio and television talk shows have discussed this issue and numerous polls of sportswriters and fans have been conducted. Comparing athletes from different eras is especially difficult because training regiments, equipment, and the level of competition has changed over time. Plus, pundits disagree about what being the “greatest” means.   Dr. Gary Scott Smith is a professional historian and avid sports fan. He is also the author and editor of 18 books, including Strength for the Fight: The Life and Faith of Jackie Robinson.      

Sexual abuse is a painful subject. Some victims suffer in silence and go to their grave having never shared their secret with anyone. Others may take years before revealing their history to a confidante or their spouse but are reluctant to disclose details or seek professional help. They might mask their wounds with smiles and people-pleasing, but the pain remains buried in the soul. Shelley’s Story, a debut novel, encourages victims of sexual abuse to know that God offers hope.   Dr. Morris Isara is the author of Shelley’s Story: Creating Ripples of Hope, Healing, and Restoration from Abuse. He co-founded Shepherd’s Wellspring Ministries, a pastoral counseling resource ministry, with his wife Jasmine in 2017. Morris also wrote the memoir, What Now, God? Rising from the Pain of Loss and Learning to Live Again, after losing Jasmine to COVID in 2021.      

Faith Collaborative Hawaii Carol Hayashida www.faithcollaborativehi.org   Why would a woman with a background in healthcare sales and working with community non-profits choose to collaborate with churches to meet people’s needs? This is the story of Carol Hayashida.   Carol Hayashida is the Sr. Customer Success Manager for Unite Us, a platform that connects healthcare organizations and providers with community-based organizations across Hawaii to help improve the health outcomes for people. Together with Dr. Craig Nakatsuka and their core team, Faith Collaborative Hawaii brings churches together to meet people's felt and spiritual needs so individuals, families, and communities can be transformed as they experience the power and love of Jesus. 

God’s Power for Maurer Suzanne Maurer   How does a vibrant woman of faith, who continues to touch lives with the love of Jesus, navigate an unexpected change in life, one that would sideline most people? This is the story of Suzanne Maurer.   Suzanne Maurer served as the co-host of The Good Life Hawaii radio/podcast, her voice heard nationwide. A Bible study leader and women’s retreat speaker, she was the Christian Education teacher at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama (elementary), affectionately known as Kahu Kukana. She partnered with Charlie and Sachie Jones with Executive Ministries to produce the documentary Courage To Live, the story of Charlie and Lucy Wedemeyer and produced the music CD, Leo Nahenahe by Malia Ka’ai. Suzanne is married to Roland, a retired dentist.  

What Day Are You? Steve Sombrero and Scott Hogle www.amazon.com What Day Are You?   Why would a successful international businessman and consultant to many Fortune 500 companies and Asia based conglomerates, choose to write a children’s book? This is the story of Steve Sombrero. He is joined by bestselling author Scott Hogle.     Steve Sombrero is the author with Candice Sombrero Ishikawa of, What Day Are You? A Simple Equation for Living Life in the Moment, a children’s book that tells profound truths to readers of all ages. Steve is the President and principal owner of Cushman & Wakefield ChaneyBrooks. He is also the Founder-owner of Aloha Beer Company. Scott Hogle is the President of iHeart Media Honolulu, Teaching Pastor at New Hope Oahu & Founding Member of The John Maxwell Team.

When Life Crumbles: Finding Hope in Tough Times Curtis and Deann Lewis www.prayfornatalie.com   How would you respond if a medical professional told you that the child you once knew will no longer be the same due to a routine procedure that went wrong? Where would you find strength to make it through? What might God do in such a moment? This is the story of Curtis and Deann Lewis and their daughter Natalie.   Curtis and Deann Lewis are the authors of When Life Crumbles: Finding Hope in Tough Times. They are members of Faith Community Church in Palmdale, California where Curtis serves as the Pastor of Missions and Families. They have four children: Titus, Natalie, Haven and Colton. Curtis coached the women’s soccer team at The Master’s University for 16 seasons. Deann is a former dispatcher for the Beverly Hills Police Department.   Philippians 1:6 “For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.”    

“A Heart for Lahaina: Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice”  David Yamashiro, Jr. www.ululanishawaiianshaveice.com David & Ululani Yamashiro started their Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice journey in Lahaina, Maui in December 2008. Their Lahaina shops have been the foundation of success. Most of their west-side staff were born and raised in Lahaina and have given many good years of their lives. From the first shave ice… till the last, served on August 7th, 2023, countless memorable experiences were delivered by this team.   On Tuesday, August 8th, employees and all Lahaina residents suffered an unprecedented and horrendous wildfire that decimated the town. They lost their homes, schools, churches, and everything that they own.   David and Ululani lost two shops and a warehouse in the fire. They have received numerous calls, texts, and emails from family, friends, and past customers to help. Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice is now providing support to their employees during this time of recovery and rebuilding with the help of generous donors. Please donate what you can (https://gofund.me/437cb755). Sharing this link  (https://gofund.me/437cb755) will broaden our reach and help them achieve their goal. 75% of the donations from this GoFundMe page  (https://gofund.me/437cb755)will go directly to help employees. 25% will go to Lahaina organizations that David and Ululani deem fit to distribute the proceeds to the Lahaina families with the greatest needs.

Facts on a 15-Week Fetus Dr. Katrina Furth www.lozierinstitute.org   What may happen as people come to understand more about embryonic and fetal development? Will they be more likely to support life-affirming policies? Are there facts about a fifteen-week-old fetus that may surprise you? Dr. Katrina Furth, an associate scholar at Lozier Institute shares her research findings.   Katrina Furth, Ph.D. earned her doctorate in neuroscience at Boston University, performing her dissertation research at the National Institutes of Health. Since graduating, she has worked as an adjunct professor at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.

The Real Messiah Dr. Jerry Newcombe www.jerrynewcombe.com   Is the Bible just a book written by men? How is one to understand that the Bible is full of God’s promises that are as relevant today as when Jesus walked on earth more than 2,000 years ago? In the book The Real Messiah: Prophecies Fulfilled by Dr. D James Kennedy and Dr. Jerry Newcombe, we are guided through dozens of Old Testament Messianic Prophesies that demonstrate how Jesus fulfilled them all. Dr. Jerry Newcombe serves as the executive director of the Providence Forum and as senior producer and an on-air host and a columnist for D. James Kennedy Ministries. Jerry has produced or co-produced more than 80 one-hour television specials that have aired nationwide. Jerry is the co-author of bestsellers, George Washington’s Sacred Fire (with Dr. Peter Lillback) and What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? (with Dr. Kennedy). He is an associate minister at New Presbyterian Church, Wilton Manors, Florida. Jerry is married with two children and three grandchildren.  

Sovereign’s Capital Jake Thomsen www.sovereignscapital.com   What is faith driven investing? What are standards of excellence for a faith driven investor? Are capital markets able to advance the gospel around the world? How does God raise up a leader with global experiences for a key role of faith driven investing? This is the story of Jake Thomsen, a man with an eternal mindset in the world of investing.   Jake Thomsen is a Partner with Sovereign’s Capital, a venture capital fund that invests in faith driven entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia and the United States. Jake graduated magna cum laude in Economics from Pomona College, and later earned an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business and an MPP in International Development from Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Jake lives with his wife Lauren and his twins (a daughter and son) in Washington, D.C.

Sweet Tea Social Marketing Heather Heuman www.sweetteasocialmarketing.com   What is a digital missionary? Heather Heuman became a Christian when she was a freshman in high school. Today, she finds the online space a wonderful place for her to be a digital missionary.  Heather is a social media speaker, strategist and trainer specializing in helping Christian business owners and entrepreneurs discover how to grow in today’s noisy social marketplace.   Heather Heuman is the CEO/Founder of Sweet Tea Social Marketing and the founder of Sweet Tea Social Marketing Academy where she helps Christian business owners grow using social media. Heather is the author of The Golden Rules for Social Marketing: Strive in Business with Strategy and Kindness. She is married and has three children and lives in South Carolina.

New Hampshire Fisher Cats Rick Brenner www.milb.com/new-hampshire   What does it feel like to go from being an intern to an owner of a professional team? How powerful are the words, “You gonna to walk today”? How does a professional baseball team in New Hampshire help save lives of America’s service men and women? This is the story of Rick Brenner, whose life is an inspirational message. God created him with gifts of vision, action, and a keen sense of people’s needs. Coming back from a devastating recent set back, Rick  reminds us of resurrection hope. Rick Brenner is the Managing Member/CEO of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. He came to New England from New Jersey for his bachelor of science degree at Plymouth State University. His master’s in sports administration is from Ohio University.  

The Voice of St. Anthony Parish Allston Father Robert Carr www.stanthonyallston.org   How does a U.S. Navy veteran use his international experience as a Catholic priest? In what ways did his work at a public radio station in Boston prepare him for his media ministry that touches New England and beyond – all from his local parish? This is the story of Father Robert Carr.   Father Robert J. Carr is the pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Allston, Massachusetts where there is “A welcome to all those who seek to know, love and serve our Lord Jesus Christ in this world and the next.” Ordained in 1993 at Holy Cross Cathedral, Father Carr served mostly in inner city parishes for much of his priesthood working in up to three languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

If God Performed a Miracle Linda Oliver   If God performed a miracle and saved your child’s lifehow would that change the way you live? Linda Oliver has sung for the First Lady, Laura Bush and at the inaugurations of Governors. She’s organized presidential, gubernatorial, U.S. congressional campaigns, and served four Alabama Governors. Her leadership in resource development has ensured major medical research facilities the ability to offer world-class medical care. Today, she also shares the story of the “miracle” recovery of her daughter, Ashley, from a car accident. Highly sought as a conference speaker, Linda Oliver is the founder of “Hope For The Nation,”  a progressive network of compassionate volunteers who are giving hope through loving acts of kindness to the hopeless and brokenhearted in America. 

The Blanket Lady Susie Jennings www.operationcareinternational.org   What would you do after a heartbreaking calamity? Susie Yanson Jennings desired to serve God and her community after her husband's tragic death. She heard God's call to give blankets to the homeless in downtown Dallas in November 1993. Hailed "The Blanket Lady" her modest beginnings became Operation Care International (OCI)   Susie Jennings is Founder and President of Operation Care International. A Registered Nurse by profession since 1978, Susie stepped out in faith and obedience to God’s calling leading to her resignation from a supervisory position at Baylor University Medical Center Dallas in January 2011 and became a full-time missionary.  

Workplace Ministry Dr. Frank Tully www.navigators.org   Why would a married couple, the husband a trial lawyer and the wife an engineer, both join a ministry that “seeks to Know Jesus, to make Him Known, and to help others do the same”? This is the story of Dr. Frank and Dr. Debbie Tully. Frank joins us to tell of their journey, for him, from the courtrooms of Chicago and church leadership in Wheaton to discipleship ministries in Australia, and now Boston.   Dr. Frank Tully have served with The Navigators for the past 30 years. He graduated from UMass Amherst, went to law School at DePaul University in Chicago, and later earned Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. After a decade of serving with The Navigators in Australia, Frank and Debbie returned to Boston. Frank is Co-Director of the Boston City Team of The Navigators. He and Debbie are members of Newton Covenant Church.  

Broker Hotel Jay Snyder www.brokerhotel.com   How does faith in Jesus make a difference to a man in the hotel brokerage business? What role does mentorship play? How vital are relationships and the importance of investing in relationships? Jay Snyder shares insights from his life, a story that involves complex transactions, the wisdom of God, and steady growth. Jay G. Snyder is the Chairman/Partner of Snyder Nationwide Real Estate, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 1985, Jay joined with industry veteran hotel broker, Orville W. Krieger, to form Krieger & Snyder Nationwide Real Estate, Inc. Upon Mr. Krieger’s retirement in 2002, Jay formed Snyder Nationwide Real Estate, Inc.  

Being Changed by Jesus Rev. Dr. Garrett Smith www.newtoncovenant.org   How does a man who was raised Jewish become a believer in Jesus while living in Israel? How are children raised in both Jewish and Christian worlds as both parents are Jewish believers in Jesus? This is the story of Rev. Dr. Garrett Smith, whose life tells about what it means to being “changed by Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and following God into the world.”   Rev. Dr. Garrett Smith is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Garrett is married to Nici. They served as missionaries with Jews for Jesus for twelve years. They have three children: Daliya, Zachary, and Ilana.

Changed in Life's Trajectory Casey Lin   Sometimes God's calling is mysterious and hard to discern. Other times, it's as apparent as the difference between night and day, despair and hope, death and life. After a tumultuous childhood, Casey Lin experienced a radical transformation that changed her life's trajectory.   At age 18, Casey Lin left her family and friends in Texas to attend a Japanese university. After nearly a decade abroad in Yokohama, Japan and Bristol, England, Casey returned to Houston, where she taught middle schoolers and met her husband-to-be, Dr. Jonathan Lin.  

Building a Difference Dianne Rigby www.buildingadifference.com   How does God take a professor of nursing with 15 years of experience in pediatric emergency, neonatal intensive care, and adult hospice to become a designer of events for missions, TV and radio broadcasting around the world? This is the story of Dianne Rigby.   Dianne Rigby is the Partnership Development Coordinator for Building A Difference with Deeplight Entertainment. She has co-produced “The Page-Bailie Bunch” and “The Goodall Family Story” for Building a Difference. Dianne earned her bachelors degree in psychology from University of Central Florida and her second bachelors degree to become a registered nurse from Jacksonville University—graduating magna cum laude. ----more----

Divine Intelligence Scott Hogle www.scotthogle.com    Will you let God train you in your career? Whether you work in an office, in retail, on a job site, or as an entrepreneur, will you let God train your hands for work so you can be more fruitful? Scott Hogle discusses things like: learning to ask questions like Jesus, persuade like the Apostle Paul, problem solve like Joseph, and adapt under pressure like Esther.   Scott Hogle is the author of Divine Intelligence: Discover God’s Wisdom for Your Work-Life. He is a 30-year career broadcaster, President of iHeart Media Honolulu, best-selling author of PERSUADE, a founding member of The John Maxwell Team, and licensed Teaching Pastor of New Hope Oahu. Scott is married to Kate Hogle and lives in Honolulu, Hawaii, with his two sons Bailey and Casey.  

Redeeming Capitalism Dr. Kenneth Barnes www.gordonconwell.edu   Why would God direct a senior international executive for several multi-billion-dollar companies doing business on six continents to be a bi-vocational pastor in both the United States and the United Kingdom where he holds dual citizenship? How did he become a professor and author? What does he have to say about capitalism in relation to the past and future? This is the story of Dr. Kenneth J. Barnes. Dr. Kenneth Barnes is the Mockler-Phillips Professor of Workplace Theology and Business Ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His research and teaching are the intersections of theology and economics and faith at work. He is the author of Redeeming Capitalism. He is married to Debby. They have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Ignite Your Life Barry Meguiar www.igniteamerica.com   How do you have the time of our life for the rest of your life? If your motto was "move everyone everyday closer to Jesus" what would your life look like? How would you feel? What might you experience? This is the story of Barry Meguiar. He is the author of Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith.   Barry Meguiar is the founder and president of Revival Outside the Walls and Ignite America. He is heard daily on over 800 Christian radio stations in 47 states with his "Ignite with Barry Meguiar" radio features. He is also the third generation president of Meguiar's Car Wax and was the host of Car Crazy TV for 18 years which aired globally on Discovery Network. Barry is married to Karen.  

Shut Up: Silencing Negative Thoughts Christy Pierce www.sayshutup.com   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that suicides are the second leading cause of death among young people in the United States 10-24, with mental health problems among teens including depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Christy Pierce has written Shut Up: Silencing Negative Thoughts in Your Head, written with over 1000 teens – many who’s stories are included.   Christy Pierce is a writer, conference speaker, pastor and mom of three children. She's an ordained Presbyterian pastor.

George Washington’s Sacred Fire Dr. Jerry Newcombe www.jerrynewcombe.com   What is the “sacred fire of liberty”? Why does that matter? In his First Inaugural Address on April 30, 1789, President George Washington said, “The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” Dr. Jerry Newcombe is here to discuss this. Dr. Jerry Newcombe serves as the executive director of the Providence Forum and as senior producer and an on-air host and a columnist for D. James Kennedy Ministries. Jerry has produced or co-produced more than 80 one-hour television specials that have aired nationwide. Jerry is the co-author of bestsellers, George Washington’s Sacred Fire (with Dr. Peter Lillback) and What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? (with Dr. Kennedy). He is an associate minister at New Presbyterian Church, Wilton Manors, Florida. Jerry is married with two children and three grandchildren.  

Pastor, Jesus is Enough Jeremy Writebol www.lexhampress.com   What can be done about 2021 showing the first significant spike in years in the number of pastors who reported they were thinking about quitting? In Jeremy Writebol’s new book, Pastor, Jesus Is Enough, Jared C. Wilson states that the “rank politicization of evangelicalism, the justice debates, the increasing balkanization among evangelical sub-cultures, and of course the coronavirus pandemic have seemed to make shepherding even more weighty than it already was.”   Jeremy Writebol is the author Pastor, Jesus is Enough: Hope for the Weary, Burned Out and Broken. He is the lead campus pastor of Woodside Bible Church in Plymouth, Michigan, and executive director of Gospel-Centered Discipleship. He is also wrote everPresent: How the Gospel Relocates Us in the Present.

Pathos Foundation Rev. Dr. Elijah Kim www.pathosfoundation.org   What is a Quiet Revival? How does Boston United Worship unlock the next chapter of revival worship and prayer gatherings? What is the Vitality Project? This is the story of Dr. Elijah Kim, whom God has placed among the leading spiritual influences of New England for such a time as this. Unity Among Churches, Church Without Walls, Intercessory Prayer, Power of Revival, Beauty of United Worship each resonate and emanate from Dr. Kim.   Dr. Elijah Kim ministers in Korea, Philippines and Asia. He studied the decline of European churches, Islam, and Judaism in England. He came to Boston in 2004 where he worked as the Director of Vitality Project at the Emmanuel Gospel Center. Dr. Kim taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is president of Elijah International World Mission Institute and president of Pathos Foundation.

Depression, Parenting, and Burnout Dr. Greg Smalley www.focusonthefamily.com     What lessons may be shared for those who are working with married and engaged couples? What are the common challenges couples face in marriage?   Dr. Greg Smalley serves as executive director of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. He develops and oversees initiatives that prepare individuals for marriage, strengthen, and nurture existing marriages and help couples in marital crises. He has worked for the Center for Relationship Enrichment at John Brown University and as President of the National Institute of Marriage. He is the author of more than eleven books including The DNA of Relationships, The DNA of Parent and Teen Relationships and The Wholehearted Marriage. He received his doctorate at the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University in Southern California, and a counseling degree from Denver Seminary. He and his wife Erin live in Colorado. They have three daughters, Taylor, Maddy and Annie, and one son, Garrison.

Hope at Gun Point Dr. Steve Dorsey www.delcorazon.org   What does it feel like to have your life threatened at gun point? Dr. Steve Dorsey knows what that feels like. Dr. Dorsey is the Director of Del Corazon de Jesucristo, a medical ministry that developed from a short missions trip to the Dominican Republic in 1986. At that time, Dr. Dorsey had yet to begin his medical training. That initial mission trip provided the necessary inspiration, vision, and a clear goal for him. He and his wife, Julie, have dedicated their lives to the development of the ministry: to provide hope through salvation in Christ and change lives for eternity. While the vision of Del Corazon continues to evolve and expand, the focus remains the same: evangelism through medicine, dental care, education and sports.

I’m A Christian—Now What? Aaron Armstrong www.aaronarmstrong.co   Where do you begin when you’ve begun with Christ? If you are a new Christian, you are on a new path. But where are you going and how do you get there? As an adult convert, Aaron Armstrong had to face these questions himself. This is his story.   Aaron Armstrong is the author of I’m A Christian—Now What? A Guide to Your New Life in Christ. He is a Canadian living in the United States. Aaron serves at his local church as a small group leader, a children’s ministry teacher, and an occasional Sunday morning teacher. He loves to write, especially to help people grow as followers of Jesus. Aaron is the author of multiple books and writer of several documentaries. He and his wife Emily have three children. They live in Tennessee.

Miracle Work Dr. Jordan Seng, PhD www.bluewatermission.org   Mark Dahle wrote about the book Miracle Work by saying, "When people are suffering, they don't need normal. They need something different. Fortunately, God provides it through you. The great coaching in this book will explain how you get involved in miracle work and bring God's love to the world."   Dr. Jordan Seng is the author of Miracle Work: A Down to Earth Guide for Supernatural People. He has been engaged in teaching, healing and prophetic ministry, worship, small groups, missions and church planting for the last twenty-five years for every major denomination and numerous para-church and missions organizations in America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and the Caribbean. Before helping to begin Bluewater Mission, he served for four years in the Presbyterian church and about sixteen years in the Vineyard association of churches. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Chicago, with a Ph.D. in Political Theory. He was a National Security Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard. He is the pastor at Blue Water Mission. Jordan and his wife Sonya have two children.

Life Church Boston Pastor Rocklyn E. Clarke, Sr. www.lifechurchboston.org   What happened to a student at MIT on April Fools’ Day in 1979? Was there a crisis in his life? Was he upset about something? How important was that day in his spiritual journey? This is the story of Rocklyn E. Clarke, Sr., a life of one who recognizes the collective gifts of God and the privilege of fulfilling the Lord’s calling with love and joy!   Pastor Rocklyn Clarke is the Senior Pastor of Life Church Ministries in Boston. He and his wife Eva founded Life Church Ministries in 2003. Rocklyn was ordained under Church Without Walls International (now Jubilee Christian Church). Rocklyn is an alumnus of MIT where he received his bachelor of science in Physics. He and Eva live in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. They have a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren.

Take My Healing to the Nations Bob Fitts www.bobfitts.com   How did God prepare a young man, who began leading worship during his high school days in Southern California, to bring hope and healing to people all over the world? This is the story of Bob Fitts. You may know his songs, some that you’ve been singing for years, Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty, Take My Healing to the Nations, He Is Lovely and He Will Come And Save You.   Bob Fitts and his wife, Kathy, have made their home in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii since 1981. They have traveled to over 50 nations to lead worship and teach at schools, events, conferences, ministries and churches. Because of their extensive international travels, they make their church home at New Creation Church in Singapore, where they have had pastoral relationships since 1991.

My Mentor Walks on Water Donna Johnson www.mentordonnajohnson.com   Why would a successful business woman write about mentors? What did she overcome to be the woman she is today? Who is her mentor? This is the story of Donna Johnson, a woman who, with God’s help, ended a cycle of generational abuse and entered a new life of influence. Donna Johnson is the author of My Mentor Walks on Water: Spirit-Led Mentorship in Every Area of Your Life. She and her husband Thomas reside between Wisconsin, Arizona, and Sweden. She has five children: Nathaniel, Nicole, Joseph, Olivia, Alexandra and step-son Max, along with eight grandchildren. Their charity “Spirit Wings Kids” funds Orphanages in India and Africa along with a Permaculture farm and soccer academy in Uganda.

Abundant Grace Pastor David Hill www.agcboston.org   How does God transform a student at an Ivy League school, empower him by the Holy Spirit, and lead him to serve as a pastor in New England for decades? This is the story of Dave Hill.   Pastor Dave Hill is the founding and current pastor of Abundant Grace Church in Brighton, Massachusetts. He attended Dartmouth College where he was part of the Dartmouth Area Christian Fellowship. Dave was also one of the founders and leaders - for seventeen years - of the Greater Boston Prayer Summit, a coalition of Boston area churches and ministries dedicated to prayer, unity, and spiritual awakening. He and his wife, Ingrid, have six children and eight grandchildren.

Post Traumatic Stress Pastor Ed Choi www.birdwellfoundation.org   Why would God have a boy from Seoul, Korea immigrate to the U.S. at the age of 5 - who grew up in the Southern California - to eventually serve in the U.S. Army and today minister as a pastor and coordinator in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? This is the story of Ed Choi, who acknowledges Christ as his hope! Pastor Ed Choi served in the United States Army as a Chaplain and retired in 2013. He is the lead pastor at Lifepoint, a church in Buena Park, California. Ed graduated from Biola University with a degree in Biblical Studies and a Master of Divinity at Golden Gate Theological Seminary. He worked as the Veteran Coordinator of King County, Seattle Washington for the PTSD Foundation of America. He is now Executive Director and Chapter Director of California for the Birdwell Foundation. He’s married to Kathryn. They have four children: Titus, Faythe, Emily, and Christian.

Magnify Dr. Dan Chun www.himonline.org   What happened on a Greyhound bus in 1983 that led to one of the longest standing annual international Christian conferences in the world? How did a conference in Illinois illuminate a vision for revival in America’s 50th state, where missionaries from New England first spread the Gospel in the 1820’s? This is the story of Dr. Dan Chun whose worldwide ministry from Hawaii offers perspective on the Body of Christ past, present, and future. Dr. Dan Chun is the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Honolulu and Co-Founder and President of Hawaiian Islands Ministries. He is also a Trustee at Fuller Theological Seminary. Dan earned his Doctorate of Ministry and Master of Divinity at Fuller Seminary and his Master of Arts in Cinema from the USC School of Cinematic Arts. He is married to Pam. They have three adult children.  

Biblically-Centered Education Dr. Barry Corey www.biola.edu   How does a native of Massachusetts who lives among the rural poor in Bangladesh as a Fulbright Scholar become the president of one of America's premiere evangelical Christian universities? This is the story of Dr. Barry Corey who became the eighth president of Biola University in 2007, the year of Biola's centennial celebration. It's a story of leadership, vision, mentorship - centered on Jesus Christ and spreading his message everywhere in the 21st Century.   Under President Corey, the Biola University Center for Christian Thought; the Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts; the annual Imagination Summit event; and Open Biola — an online database for free educational content was created. He has overseen the launch of the School of Education and the introduction of online learning. He received a B.A. in English and biblical studies from Evangel University, an M.A. in American Studies and a Ph.D. from Boston College in curriculum, instruction and administration. He and his wife, Paula, have three children: Anders, Ella and Samuel.

"Pearls of Promise" Lisa Burkhardt Worley www.pearlsofpromiseministries.com   How does God lead a successful sports broadcaster from ESPN and HBO to a ministry that helps women overcome past and current dysfunction? This is the story of Lisa Burkhardt Worley. A story of pain, success, fame, career change, faithfulness to God and a life of deep satisfaction through Christ.   Lisa Burkhardt Worley is the founder of Pearls of Wisdom Ministries. She is a popular speaker and ten-time award-winning author of ten books. She is the Executive Producer and Co-host of a television and radio show POP Talk with Dr. Lynette Simm and Rosemary Legrand.

"Evangelicalism and Immigration" Ruth Melkonian-Hoover www.gordon.edu   What do ripe peaches, well-painted homes, interesting history lectures, challenging exams, thoughtful Sunday school lessons, contented grandchildren, and happy neighbors tell us about God and immigration? This is the story of Dr. Ruth Melkonian-Hoover who lives out a legacy, one that continues to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Dr. Ruth Melkonian-Hoover is a professor in the Political Science Department at Gordon College. She graduated from Biola University before earning her M.A. and Ph.D. from Emory University. With Lyman Kellstedt, she co-authored Evangelicals and Immigration: Fault Lines Among the Faithful (2019).

"Thursday Men’s Breakfast" John Daniel www.thursdaymensbreakfast.org   How does God lead a 3-time All-IVY football player and member of the Brown University Athletic Hall of Fame to a successful thirty-five-year career in financial services as a Chartered Life Underwriter? This is the story of John Daniel. Why would he devote his time to coordinating of the longest running men’s fellowship gatherings in Boston? He shares about God’s gracious transformation and his love for Christ. John Daniel is a 1984 graduate of Brown University and the American College of Financial Services, earning the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation. John began his life insurance career in 1986 and has been a respected industry leader qualifying yearly for membership in the Million Dollar Round Table. He is married to Cathy and resides in Wellesley with their six children (and grandson). He serves in community ministry as a member of St. Paul’s Parish in Wellesley.

"Literary Imagination and Christian Theology" Dr. David Mahan www.rivendellinstitute.org   What does it mean to read literature theologically? Why is that important? What is the relationship between human imagination and attentiveness? How did God open the eyes of a man’s heart and place him at the epicenter of conversations that influence world leaders? This is the story of Dr. David Mahan. Dr. David Mahan is a lecturer in Religion and Literature at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music. A graduate of Yale Divinity School in religion and literature (1995) and winner of the Religion and the Arts Prize, he has focused on the relationship between works of the literary imagination and the tasks of Christian theology. He is the Executive Director of Rivendell Institute at Yale. David graduated from Miami University of Ohio, earned his Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School, and his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge.