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.