Ep 001: Bryan Yamanaka: From ‘Rice Rockets’ to Rosaries in Pockets

Ep 001: Bryan Yamanaka: From ‘Rice Rockets’ to Rosaries in Pockets

Meet Bryan Yamanaka — my brother from another mother. A husband to a devout Catholic wife, a father of four, and a man whose life story is marked by grit, loyalty, and an unexpected encounter with faith. In this inaugural episode of Courageous Endeavors, Bryan shares his life journey from a fast-paced, performance-driven life to a slower, deeper pursuit of truth. We talk about childhood, baseball, marriage, fatherhood, friendship, eucharistic adoration, and the quiet but courageous decisions that shape a man over time. Bryan opens up about what it was like to wrestle with faith, to stand at the edge of belief, and ultimately to choose Jesus; not as a cultural idea, but as a personal commitment. His story is honest, relatable, and filled with the kind of courage that doesn’t always look loud, but lasts. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt pulled between who they were and who they’re becoming — and wondered if faith might be part of that story. Welcome to Courageous Endeavors. Episode 001: Bryan Yamanaka: From 'Rice Rockets' to Rosaries in Pockets.