In this episode, I sit down with Dion Maeda, senior pastor of Connect Point Church in Hilo, to talk about leadership, growth, and the hidden cost of success. Under his leadership, the church has expanded from just 50 people to a thriving community of 700—but the journey hasn’t come without personal challenges.

Dion speaks candidly about his struggle with workaholism, how ministry success can quietly fuel unhealthy patterns, and the toll it took on his life and relationships. What makes this conversation especially powerful is the turning point: a sabbatical that forced him to slow down, step away, and confront deeper questions about identity, calling, and rest.

This episode explores what happens when outward growth outpaces inner health—and how God meets us in the pause. If you’re leading, building, or constantly “on,” Dion’s story offers both a warning and an invitation.

Tune in for an honest, grounding conversation about ambition, burnout, and the kind of renewal that reshapes everything.

In this powerful episode of the Apostolos Podcast, Pastor Brad and Esther McDaniel, statewide directors of Harvest Family Life Hawai‘i, share an urgent and eye-opening look into the current foster care crisis. With the system stretched beyond capacity, foster families across the islands are facing deep burnout—emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

Brad and Esther speak candidly about the realities on the ground: too many children entering care, not enough supported families to receive them, and the growing need for community to step in and stand in the gap.

But in the midst of the strain, they also share a remarkable story of hope—a breakthrough moment they describe as a miracle. After years of distance between the faith community and the state foster care system, God opened an unexpected door for unity, collaboration, and shared purpose. What followed was a powerful shift, bringing new alignment and fresh momentum to care for vulnerable children and the families who serve them.

This episode is both a wake-up call and an invitation—to pray, to engage, and to be part of the solution.

More info on Harvest Family Life Hawai'i – https://hflhi.org/

Pastor Rich Guerra, SoCal Network Superintendent, brings decades of leadership insight to this conversation on discovering vision and sustaining it over time. In this interview, he unpacks how clarity of calling doesn’t happen by accident—it’s cultivated through intentional listening, obedience, and a willingness to grow. Pastor Rich also highlights the critical role of coaching, explaining why no leader should navigate their journey alone. Drawing from real-life experience, he shares how the right voices can sharpen perspective, accelerate development, and help leaders stay aligned with their purpose. This conversation is both practical and inspiring for anyone seeking direction and long-term impact.

Jeremy Anderson, West Coast Chi Alpha Regional Director, joins the Apostolos Podcast to share the powerful origin story behind his journey into ministry. What began as a simple step of faith on a college campus quickly became a catalyst for something much bigger. Jeremy recounts how he took risks, trusted God in the unknown, and witnessed the gifts of the Spirit come alive in real, tangible ways.

In this episode, Jeremy reflects on those early days of obedience—praying boldly, stepping into uncomfortable moments, and discovering that God shows up when we say yes. Many of the core values that now define Chi Alpha—authentic discipleship, Spirit-led ministry, and raising up student leaders—can be traced back to those formative experiences.

Lee Rogers, National Director of Youth Alive, joins the Apostolos Podcast for a compelling conversation on awakening student-led evangelism across campuses. With a deep passion for reaching the lost, Lee challenges the status quo of simply replicating Bible studies and instead casts a vision for students to become bold, Spirit-empowered missionaries in their schools.

Drawing from years of frontline ministry, Lee shares practical insight and powerful stories of students stepping out in faith, preaching the gospel, and transforming their campuses. This episode will stir your heart to rethink what youth ministry can look like and equip the next generation to live on mission every day.

In this episode of Apostolos, we sit down with Steve Svoboda, Director of Strategic Partnerships for CALLED with the Assemblies of God, to talk about awakening the call of God in the next generation.

Steve shares his passion for equipping high school students who sense a call to ministry—not just inspiring them, but placing the right tools, relationships, and pathways directly into their hands. From early discernment to intentional development, he unpacks how strategic partnerships are helping students move from calling to clarity.

We also dive into the vision of HYM: raising up a generation of students who don’t just graduate high school, but graduate certified with the Assemblies of God—prepared, affirmed, and ready to step into ministry with confidence and conviction.

If you’re a leader, parent, or student who believes God is calling young people now—not later—this conversation will challenge and inspire you to think bigger about what’s possible.

In this episode of Apostolos, I sit down with Jeff Chalko-Mique for an honest and insightful conversation about leadership, faith, and learning to hear God’s voice in the moments that matter most. We explore how Chi Alpha Hawaii challenges college student leaders not to rely on quick answers from mentors, but instead to pause, pray, and seek God’s direction for themselves—especially in difficult or uncertain situations.

Jeff shares how this intentional practice shapes students into leaders who don’t just follow guidance, but develop deep spiritual confidence and discernment. By learning to listen and obey in real time, these students grow in both faith and responsibility, discovering that God is not distant in their challenges but actively present and speaking.

This episode is a powerful look at what it means to disciple leaders who are rooted, responsive, and ready to act—not out of pressure, but personal conviction and trust in God’s voice.

In this compelling episode of Apostolos, we sit down with Zachary Wilkey, National Director of Video Games, to explore one of the most overlooked mission fields of our time—the global gaming community. With over 3.1 billion people engaging in online games every day, Zachary unpacks the staggering opportunity this digital space presents for connection, influence, and purpose-driven outreach.

Drawing from his experience at the intersection of faith, technology, and culture, Zachary shares how gaming is no longer just entertainment—it’s a thriving social ecosystem where relationships are built, identities are shaped, and conversations that matter can happen in real time.

Whether you’re a gamer, ministry leader, or simply curious about how digital spaces are reshaping human interaction, this episode will challenge you to see online gaming in a whole new light—and consider how you might be part of reaching millions in places others often overlook.

In this episode of the Apostolos Podcast, Bradley and Michele McKoy share their powerful journey through Kingdom Builders and how God transformed their perspective on giving and missions. Michele opens up about her honest beginnings as a skeptic when it came to giving to missions. What started with hesitation and questions eventually became a story of trust, faith, and joyful generosity.

As Michele embraced the heart behind Kingdom Builders, something unexpected happened—her generosity didn’t stop at giving financially. It led her to go. What began as supporting missions turned into personally stepping onto the mission field and seeing the impact firsthand.

This conversation is a reminder that generosity is not just about resources—it’s about transformation. When we open our hands, God often opens doors we never imagined walking through.

Listen in and be encouraged by a story of faith, obedience, and the adventure that can begin with a single step of generosity.

In this staff chapel message, Pastor Joshua Ko teaches that reconciliation often precedes revival. Before the Spirit moves in power, God restores relationships among His people.

After His resurrection, Jesus Christ breathed on the disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit” and immediately spoke about the authority to forgive sins (John 20:22–23). The first evidence of the Spirit’s work was a ministry of reconciliation.

Revival is not just about powerful gatherings—it begins when believers humble themselves, forgive, and make things right with one another.