The Good Life With Dr Danny

"Hit Hard" Dr. Pat and Tammy Mcleod www.patandtammymcleod.com   What is ambiguous loss? How does a thriving student-athlete at one of the nation's top prep schools experience a life-altering moment on a football field? This is the story of Pat and Tammy Mcleod, their son 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.  

www.pearlside.org/location/nanakuli How does God move powerfully in the lives of a church planting couple to build a ministry on the West Side of Oahu, beginning in a garage, while experiencing the pain of two miscarriages, one that nearly took the mother’s life? This is the story of Moku and Sierra Kukonu. Pastor Moku and Sierra Kukonu lead Pearlside Church in Nanakuli. They are the parents of four children. Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

"All from Above" Matti Stevenson www.mattimediagroup.com   What happened when a car crossed two medians at over 100 miles per hour and hit Matti Stevenson head on? What happened to her when responders used the Jaws of Life to pry her body from the mangled metal? Broken bones, wires everywhere, breathing tube, feeding tube, the doctor said, “She broke almost every part of her body.” Forty-five broken bones including her spine required immediate surgery. Matti joins us from Colorado to share her story of God’s miraculous healing and restoration.   Matti Stevenson is the Executive Director of MattiMedia Group, she is the Communications Director for Hispanic Action Network out of Dallas and a Public Relations contractor for InChrist Communications representing several international ministries such as SAT-7 and Slavic Gospel Association. Matti has three adult daughters and four grandchildren.  

"Envision with God" Dr. Francis Oda www.g70.design   How does a boy who grew up gazing at night at the only clean square foot on his otherwise dilapidated ceiling? What did he see that led to becoming a world-renowned architect? How does his life reflect a daily practice he calls “Envisioning with God”? This is the story of Dr. Francis Oda. Seeing the creative splendor of the Lord, Francis resonates with the prophet Joel (2:28) of old men dreaming dreams and young men seeing visions.   Francis Oda is the Chairman Emeritus at Group 70. He is also Senior Pastor Emeritus and Board Chair of New Life Church in Honolulu and serves as Global Chair of Transform Our World. He is the author of the book Envision with God: Believe and See. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Doctor of Architecture from the University of Hawaii. He is married to Dr. Caroline Ward Oda. They have two children, Nalani and Reid, a dentist and Princeton Ph.D., respectively.

How does God raise up a man to lead one of Hawaii’s iconic real estate development companies? This is the story of Quentin Machida – a story of process, timing, and the powerful ministry of a local church.   Quentin Machida is the President & Chief Executive Officer of Gentry Homes, Ltd. He joined the Gentry team in 1990 as an Accounting Analyst then moved to Financial Analyst, Purchasing Manager and Estimator, Assistant Vice President, Vice President/CFO and Senior Vice President/CFO before becoming President/CEO in 2018.  He has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He is married to Kim. They have two children. They are members of New Hope Kapolei.

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.