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 well 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.

Revelation 22:2 “And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.”

www.patandtammymcleod.com

What is ambiguous loss? How does a thriving student-athlete at one of the nations top prep schools experience a life-altering moment on a football field? This is the story of Pat and Tammy Mcleod, a story 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.

Psalm 118:4 “The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.”

How does God lead a professor, church planter, senior pastor, and district superintendent to a life of volunteer service for a floating hospital? This is the story of Bob Cook.

Bob Cook brings awareness, recruits volunteers, and raises funds for Mercy Ships. He was formerly a district superintendent with the Assemblies of God. He has been in full-time ministry since 1970. He and his wife were youth pastors and oversaw the youth department in Colorado and Utah. Bob was a professor at Bethany College in California. They’ve been senior pastors. They also planted a church. He’s been the president of Alliance of Assemblies of God Higher Education and lead pastor of Victory Life Church in Grand Junction, Colorado. He is married to Sherilyn (over 51 years). They have three children and nine grandchildren.

Scripture: Mark 6:51 – “Then he (Jesus) climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed,…”

What would you do if God gave you an unexpected gift? Jennifer Matias experienced health issues. Her doctor wanted her to have surgery, but she pushed it off hoping things would change. The events that followed have impacted her view on life and what it means to have a relationship with God.

Mike and Jennifer Matias have been married for over 30 years, building a legacy of faith, family, and love. Together, they’ve raised four children and are now proud grandparents to seven grandchildren.
Jennifer serves as a pastor at Pearlside Church, where her life and ministry are a testimony to God’s grace and healing power.

Isaiah 43:18-19, God “makes a roadway in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”

Pastor Kiha Pimental is the Church Health Coach for the Hawaii Foursquare District. Kiha is a coach to athletes, businesses, pastors, and churches. He integrated degrees in Engineering and Christian Ministry with an entrepreneurial spirit of Jesus. His construction company, Steelframe Home Builders, has built medical and dental clinics overseas. As corporate coach for the likes of AT&T, Hewlett Packard, General Motors Canada, his Hawaii clients include, the Legislature, the Judiciary, Punahou and Kamehameha Schools, the Shidler Group, as well as Foursquare, Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic Churches.

Kiha helped plant Christ Centered Community Church (formerly New Hope Diamond Head) under Pastor Fernando Castillo in 2004. Kiha and his wife Heidi have 5 children.

1 Peter 5:6 “So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in his good time he will honor you.”

www.enewhope.org

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.

Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, . . .”

What difference would it make if every person in the world had a Bible? In 1961 seven couples took on a vision and began to pursue that, the beginnings of Eastern European Mission. Our guest today, Dirk Smith, is here to tell us his story and how God led him to this vital ministry that changes lives.

Dirk Smith is the Vice President of Eastern European Mission following his highly successful tenure as a development officer with his alma mater, Harding University. He is married to Julianne and they live in the Nashville area.

Matthew 28:19 Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations . . . “

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What does it feel like to face your assassin? This is the story of Virginia Prodan who grew up and practiced law Romania during the rule of leader Nicolai Ceausesceu’s brutal communist regime. A story of God’s sustaining power, justice, and how he moved mightily through a woman who’s faith in Jesus was and continues to be unflinching.

Virginia Prodan graduated from Bucharest Law School in Romania with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and from S.M.U. Law School in Dallas, TX with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and a Master of Laws (LL.M International) degree. She is the author of the best-selling book, Saving My Assassin. She has three adult children: Anca, Andreea, and Emanuel.

Scripture: Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid I put my trust in you.”

Dreams Do Come True
Guest: Roy Sakuma (Part 2)

Roy shares how he overcame the pain of childhood and what he discovered about realizing dreams.

About Today’s Episode:

What is a miracle? Someone might say, “It is something that defies the natural laws of the physical universe.” Another person may describe it as, “A supernatural encounter that lifts the realm of the impossible to the possible.” You may be aware that God is a miracle working God. At the same time, it could take you a long time to reflect on the last time you ever saw one, experienced one, or heard of one. Our guests today have lived their lives in a way that miracles have become a new normal. Drs. Russell and Mari Stewart are the Senior Pastors of The Ark Christian Center, a vibrant church in Kaneohe, Oahu, Hawaii. They have a genuine love for people and a desire to see every man, woman and child living a victorious life in Christ!

About our Guest:

Pastors Russell and Mari were born and raised in Hawaii and accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior during their teenage years. A few years after they met each other at a church-related function, God knit their hearts together as husband and wife. They have two children: Rebekah (Michael Botello) and Jacob (Jolie) and three grandchildren: Dakota, Hunter and Elias.