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“GOAT” - Dr. Gary Scott Smith

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.

“Shelley’s Story” - Dr. Morris Isara

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 Hawai’i - Carol Hayashida”

Faith Collaborative Hawaii Carol Hayashida www.faithcollaborativehi.org [http://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”

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

What Day Are You? Steve Sombrero and Scott Hogle www.amazon.com [http://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.