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Why I Am Here

by Michael Kusarawana

Many great stories fall through the cracks, stories that could have made a huge impact on people's hearts about the transforming love of Christ. On this podcast we explore the lives of those who were taken by God from a life of darkness to His marvelous light. We also feature success stories in ministry with one goal to inspire and equip those who aspire to be co-laborers with God.

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Episodes

  1. A Life of Service | Dr. Conrad Vine

    Join host Michael Kusarawana as he sits down with Dr. Conrad Vine for an inspiring conversation about a life devoted to faith and service. From disaster relief to pastoring diverse communities and leading Adventist Frontier Missions, Dr. Vine shares powerful stories of resilience, cultural...

  2. “From Doubt to Devotion Rediscovering Worth in God’s Eyes” | Rianna Davis

    In this episode we follow Rianna's incredible story of faith and transformation. Rianna shares how she once drifted away from God and even doubted His existence, but through God's love and grace, her life was turned around. The conversation delves into the topic of understanding God's love. We...

  3. "From Grief to Grace" - A Journey of Loss, Love & Community | Bonnie Samples

    In this episode, we follow Bonnie as she shares her tough journey through her husband's illness and passing. With many hospital visits and moments of sadness, she finds comfort in her church friends and family. She learns the importance of having people around you during tough times and being of...

  4. "Dreams Come True" - Harry Rin

    We all have heard the statement, “dreams come true,” but do dreams really come true. Most of us can relate to the fact that what we wanted to do or become in life is not where we are. Whether we regret or rejoice, dreams are not easy to come true. Harry is one of those determined people who stuck...

  5. "From Hinduism to Christianity" - Mervin Cathian

    Mervin grew up in an abusive Hindu home. His life though surrounded by idolatry, he never stopped seeking answers to why his family was following the Hindu traditions. His heart of a seeker led him to Adventism. In this episode, Mervin takes us on a journey on how God delivered him from fear,...

  6. "Through It All" - Robert Hess

    Robert sensed the calling to ministry at a young age, his journey to becoming a minister was not an easy one. Pneumonia, the Vietnam war, and life-threatening accidents characterized his journey. He served in California and New York as a Seventh-day Adventist minister. Robert is now retired and...

  7. "Business Risk For God"-Corey Busch

    Corey is a business owner in the state of Michigan. He risked his business to take on a church renovation project that led his business into a fifty thousand dollar deficit. Five years later, God provided and the company recovered from the deficit. Corey appeals to business owners to risk for the...

  8. "Finding Truth"-Jane Iery

    Alcohol, depression, feelings of being lost in life. In the midst of all of this, Jane was earnestly seeking for God. However, as she sought for truth, little did she realize that The Truth would find her. Listen to our latest episode as Jane describes her journey from Catholicism to Adventism.

  9. Lord Where Is My Miracle?-Vicki Griffin

    On this show I sit down with Vicki Griffin, she is the health director for the Michigan Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists. At a young age Vicki became an atheist, but later on found Christ after she had lost her mom to cancer. She also met her husband at an Adventist institution and they...

  10. From Drug Dealer to Pastor, part 2: Dennis Page

    Because of a rough background, Dennis got involved in drugs, using and latter selling. He got involved in a lot of incidences that led him to be imprisoned. Through reading his Bible, he found Christ. Getting out of prison, Dennis began a journey that would lead him to church, mission college and...

  11. From Drug Dealer to Pastor Part 1: Dennis Page

    Because of a rough background, Dennis got involved in drugs, using and latter selling. He got involved in a lot of incidences that led him to be imprisoned. Through reading his Bible, he found Christ. Getting out of prison, Dennis began a journey that would lead him to church, mission college and...

  12. "Saved from Amputation"-Dr. Tom Wilson.

    On this show I talk with Dr. Tom Wilson. Dr Wilson got injured and broke his leg while working on a bush-hog in his fruit orchard. Because of persistent infection, his doctor suggested that his leg be amputated. Dr Wilson prayed to God together with his church family. God intervened, and gave him…

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  13. Liver cancer surviver with 1% chance of survival, Part 3, Dr. Verlyn Benson.

    "On this show I had an opportunity to interview Dr. Verlyn Benson. Dr. Benson survived the deadliest liver cancer which has a 1% chance of survival. He is a walking miracle. Fully recovered, Dr. Benson went on a General Conference mission to establish an S.D.A. medical university in Rwanda."

  14. Liver cancer surviver with 1% chance of survival, Part 2, Verlyn Benson.

    "On this show I had an opportunity to interview Dr. Verlyn Benson. Dr. Benson survived the deadliest liver cancer which has a 1% chance of survival. He is a walking miracle. Fully recovered, Dr. Benson went on a General Conference mission to establish an S.D.A. medical university in Rwanda."

  15. Liver cancer surviver with 1% chance of survival, Part 1: Verlyn Benson

    "On this show I had an opportunity to interview Dr. Verlyn Benson. Dr. Benson survived the deadliest liver cancer which has a 1% chance of survival. He is a walking miracle. Fully recovered, Dr. Benson went on a General Conference mission to establish an S.D.A. medical university in Rwanda."

  16. From prescription drugs addiction to freedom: Jason Russell

    On this show I seat down with Jason Russell as he shares how he got addicted to pain medication. The addiction got so bad to an extent of stealing drugs from ambulances where he worked as a E.M.T field supervisor. Jason later on turned himself to the staff at his work, acknowledging that he was…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Many great stories fall through the cracks, stories that could have made a huge impact on people's hearts about the transforming love of Christ. On this podcast we explore the lives of those who were taken by God from a life of darkness to His marvelous light. We also feature success stories in ministry with one goal to inspire and equip those who aspire to be co-laborers with God.

HOSTED BY

Michael Kusarawana

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Many great stories fall through the cracks, stories that could have made a huge impact on people's hearts about the transforming love of Christ. On this podcast we explore the lives of those who were taken by God from a life of darkness to His marvelous light. We also feature success stories in...

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