God Stories
This is a podcast produced by Anchored International Relief. Anchored International Relief is a non-profit relief organization that focuses on bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to unreached people groups around the world and train and raise up chaplains to respond to any incident within the US or abroad. This podcast will showcase what God is doing through our ministry and highlight some of the people that are involved in our ministry sharing how God is using them through Anchored.
Episodes
56 episodes
The Armor of God: Our Spiritual Defense
In this episode, Daniel and Pastor Gary discuss the importance of understanding spiritual warfare, particularly in the context of their upcoming mission trip to Uganda. They explore the biblical basis for spiritual battles, the significance of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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17:58
Transforming Lives Through Faith and Action
In this episode of God Stories, Daniel Mamora and Rebecca Kusunoki discuss the impactful work of Anchor International Relief, focusing on their feeding programs for malnourished children, the importance of prayer in their ministry, and the spir...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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27:00
Agape Love: The Foundation of Relationships (SPECIAL VALENTINE'S EPISODE)
In this conversation, Daniel Mamora and Pastor Gary Kusunoki celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing the essence of love, particularly God's agape love. They reflect on their personal relationships, the importance of sacrificial love, and how l...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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26:02
NEW BEGINNING AND REFLECTIONS
In this episode of the God Stories podcast, hosts Daniel Mamora, Pastor Gary, and Carol reflect on the new year and share updates from their mission work in Uganda and Nepal. They discuss the importance of community support, the joy of serving ...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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45:22
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS DAY HOPE
In this special Christmas edition of God's Stories, Pastor Gary and Daniel Mamora discuss the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing the importance of focusing on Jesus and the message of hope and peace that comes with His birth. They reflect o...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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7:57
Reflecting God's Faithfulness in 2025
In this episode, Daniel Mamora and Pastor Gary reflect on the past year, discussing God's faithfulness in their ministry and the importance of engaging the next generation in faith. They emphasize the need for discipleship, financial support, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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40:44
Reaching Gen-A
In this episode, Host Daniel Mamora is joined with KC Scherer, Trinity Sheltraw, and Lauren Elcock as they engage in a heartfelt discussion about the challenges and experiences of faith in the context of mission work. They explore the unique sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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40:56
IS 3RD WORLD PERSECUTION CREEPING IN AMERICA?
In this conversation, Daniel Mamora discusses the perceived war on Christianity in America, highlighting the increasing attempts to undermine biblical values and the societal consequences of a godless nation. He emphasizes the importance of vot...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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28:50
LIVE FROM SOCAL MEN'S CONFERENCE 2025
Hosts Daniel Mamora and Pastor Gary Kusunoki is broadcasting from the Anaheim Convention Center at the 2025 SoCal Men's Conference.
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:42
Experiences from the Field: A Missionary's Perspective (w/ Special Guest Terry Smith)
SummaryIn this episode, Daniel Mamora, Pastor Gary and special guest Terry Smith discuss the vital role of prayer support in missions, sharing personal experiences from the field that highlight the power of prayer. They emphasize the im...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:28
The Heart Of God
In this episode, Daniel Mamora and Pastor Gary discuss the heart of God and the importance of compassion for the hurting. They share personal experiences from medical outreach programs, emphasizing the need for action in reaching out to tho...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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28:32
Fundraising Dinner Recap
In this episode, Pastor Gary and Daniel Mamora discuss the recent dinner event held for Anchored International Relief, highlighting the personal testimonies shared and the impact of community engagement. They emphasize the importance of inspiri...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:32
Special Tribute To Charlie Kirk
Daniel Mamora and Pastor Gary Kusunoki talk about the legacy of Charlie Kirk, and also what do we do / how do we respond after his death. Are we to be afraid of what's to come in the mission field after his assassination? This episo...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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39:47
Pastor Gary Update from Uganda
Pastor Gary gives an update from Uganda as far as what God has been doing as well as talking about what to expect in this upcoming fundraising dinner at Calvary South OC
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:39
BEING CONTENT WITH WHAT YOU HAVE
In this episode, host Daniel Mamora discusses Philippians 4:10-20 and how we ought to be content with what God has already provided for us and how Paul reminds us to be thankful in those things and to steward it for God's glory.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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17:15
Called To Be Ambassadors
Host Daniel Mamora sits down with Anchored's CFO Todd Priest and discusses what does it mean to be ambassadors of Christ as stated in 2 Corinthians 5 as well as discussing about the upcoming fundraising dinner that you can be a part of.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:12
Rebecca Kusunoki Life Update
Host Daniel Mamora is joined with Rebecca Kusunoki (daughter of Pastor Gary and Carol Kusunoki) as she shares her life update of what's been happening recently in her mission work and how you guys can support her in her line of ministry
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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28:04
Pastor Gary Update
Daniel Mamora returns as host and Pastor Gary Kusunoki returns from Uganda for a short time to give an update of what's been happening in the ministry of Anchored International Relief (particularly what he's witnessed in Uganda)
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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33:16
Steps of Faith
“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”Psalms 27:14 NLTSometimes waiting on the Lord can be scary. We can become so focused on our desires and circumstances that the very thought o...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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46:34
The Healing Touch of Jesus
“A man with leprosy came and knelt in front of Jesus, begging to be healed. “If you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean,” he said.Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said. “Be he...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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45:41
Pierced for our Transgressions
As Christians, we often have great desires to be used by God and live our lives for Him. We come up with all sorts of ideas of what WE can do for the Lord, but sometimes in our excitement we lose sight of what God has done for us.I...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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38:08
Field Update from Uganda
In the book of Matthew Jesus says, ““You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.In today’s episode, we hop on a call with Pastor Gary for a field update from our ministry in Uganda.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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24:22
The Love of Christ Compels Us
In 2 Corinthians Paul writes that it is the love of Christ that compels us. Here at Anchored Relief, everything we do in missions, relief, and our feeding center is not just to be good humanitarians, but it is all done to share the...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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22:31