A Look Back - The Last Two Years

Governor Lingle, John and Patsy Ramsey - these are just a few of the notable and inspiring guests Pastor Wayne has interviewed during the last two years. Join us this week as Pastor Wayne and co-host Mardi Savage revisit some outstanding episodes of Connecting Point.

A Look Back, The First Two Years

Join Pastor Wayne and co-host Mardi Savage as they take look back at some of our most memorable moments on Connecting Point. You'll be entertained and inspired!

Augie T

Who doesn't love a good laugh? On this special Connecting Point Pastor Wayne visits with award winning comedian and radio personality, Augie T. Join us to find out what Augie means when he says "there's something bigger than making people laugh".

Blended Families

Stepfamilies - the Brady Bunch or house of horrors? Tonight on Connecting Point we'll meet two families who faced challenges common in stepfamilies, yet through faith, prayer and forgiveness have created solid, loving marriages and families in which to bring up their children.

Brittni Paiva - Ukulele Sweetheart

On this Connecting Point we’ll meet a teenage happy-hearted prodigy! Brittni Paiva is an award-winning musician-composer-arranger, and has already produced three cd’s under her own label. Tune in to hear the remarkable story of this rising star from Hilo!

Bullet Proof Faith

Watch this week's Connecting Point to meet a living legend – a real life war hero from the Battle of Mogadishu, made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down. Jeff Struecker will talk about his bullet-proof faith and the difference it made when it really was a matter of life and death.

Coach Dave Shoji

He’s been in the volleyball game for over 30 years and more than 1,000 games. Join Pastor Wayne this weekend to get to know the “winningest” coach in womens volleyball. It’s none other than Dave Shoji.

Constitutional Amendments

On this special edition of Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne is joined by Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett. They'll discuss the constitutional amendments you'll see on your ballot November 7. Tune in to hear in plain language what the amendments are and how they can affect your life

Designed for Health

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne catches up with a Living Treasure of Hawaii, Dr. Terry Shintani, author of the Waianae Diet and the Hawaii Diet. And now, he’s got an exciting new project on his plate. Tune in to find out more!

Dog Chapman

The World’s Greatest Bounty Hunter, Dog Chapman, sits down with Pastor Wayne for a frank discussion about how God has placed His hand and His call on Dog’s life.

Ending Violence in Teen Dating Relationships

Domestic abuse is something we all know about. We talk about it, and it’s in the news. But did you know that abuse and violence in dating relationships among teens is becoming epidemic? Join Pastor Wayne on this Connecting Point as he takes a look into this growing and serious problem among teens, dating violence.

Fire Chief - Ken Silva

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne is joined by Honolulu's new Fire Chief, Ken Silva. Get up close and personal with one of the most important men in our city!

For Love Not Money - Jeremy Staat

The NFL - it’s the dream of a thousand young men. The money, the fame, the glory - it’s so alluring! For Jeremy Staat that dream came true, but it wasn’t enough. He wanted honor, not fame. So in the middle of an NFL career, he left to find more significance in life. He found it in the Marine Corps. On this Connecting Point, we'll get to know Lance Corporal Jeremy Staat, U.S. Marine Corps.

Fostering Hawaii's Children

What happens to kids taken out of their homes because of abuse or neglect? What hope do they have for love, guidance, and stability in their lives? Pastor Wayne asks some tough questions as he explores the topic of foster care in Hawaii on this important Connecting Point.

God=Strength

On this Connecting Point Live, Pastor Wayne visits with former prisoner of war Jerry Coffee. He’ll tell us how he found the strength to live through seven years of torture and deprivation in a Vietnam prison. Tune in for this inspiring real life story!

Hawaii's Godly Origins

Join Pastor Wayne with cultural experts Daniel Kikawa, author of “Perpetuated in Righteouness”, and Kawika Kahiapo, who will tell us about evidence that the earliest Hawaiians worshipped the one true Creator God.

Holiday Blues

The holiday season should be a time of rejoicing, but for many people it's a season of profound sadness and grief. Join Pastor Wayne as he talks with very special guests about Holiday Blues.

Hope for the Homeless

Watch Connecting Point to learn some of the ways the Lingle/Aiona administration is partnering with faith-based groups to combat chronic homlessness. Pastor Wayne is joined by Lt. Governor Duke Aiona, as well as Kent Anderson of Family Promise, and New Hope Pastor Al Moy.

Importance of Dads

Meet four fathers who understand that no matter how you measure success, kids do better with dads. These men will share with us what they’re doing to help dads in our community fulfill their roles as fathers.

Investing and the Bible

Does God care about money? Does He care if we’re rich or poor? On this week's Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne and tax planner Ed Buck will talk about what the Bible says about money, and how we can make the most of what we have.

Invisible People

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne comes face to face with homelessness. He is joined by Kathy Stanford and Nando Jaime who share their personal stories of how they sid into the netherworld of homelessness, and how God rescued and restored them.

Judge Enright

I’m going to drown today. Wow – I’m going to see God this afternoon! Why that was a happy thought to me I don’t know – I should have thought whether or not God was anxious to see me! Then I see my wife’s face and then everything goes dark. I had drowned and had cardiac arrest. Turn in to Connecting Point to hear the story of Judge Ken Enright's accident and miraculous recovery.

Leaping Tall Buildings

Most of us never have a need to leap tall buildings, but for some it’s an everyday challenge. What may be lacking in physical ability is made up in courage and faith. Join Pastor Wayne on Connecting Point to meet some individuals with unique challenges. We promise their stories will encourage and inspire you!

Lingle on Leadership

Join Pastor Wayne and Governor Linda Lingle on this very special edition of Connecting Point. They'll get real in talking about leadership and the challenges in keeping balance in their lives.

Malani Bilyeu

Join Pastor Wayne for this intimate interview with Malani Bilyeu, one of the co-founders of the celebrated group Kalapana. Malani shares candidly about how success gave way to drugs and desolation until he turned to Jesus!

One

Joining Pastor Wayne is Father George Clements from Washington D.C. Father Clements, the first Catholic priest to adopt children, has dedicated his life to helping the least fortunate among us. You won't want to miss this - the first Connecting Point filmed before a live audience!

Out of the Black Shadows

He was a communist guerilla freedom fighter about to firebomb a tent revival meeting in Africa when he was apprehended! Watch Connecting Point Live to find out what happened to Stephen Lungu and how the events of that day impacted Africa and the world.

Physician Assisted Suicide

Physician-Assisted Suicide is a topic we continue to hear about. On this power-packed Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne interviews three experts, asking tough questions and looking at the spiritual side of this debate.

Preventing Child Abuse

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne confronts a growing problem in our country–child abuse. Is spanking abuse? Shouldn’t I punish my child when he misbehaves? Could I be emotionally abusing my kids? Tune in for a frank discussion about child abuse and why preventing it is important to all of us. We’ll find out about resources available to help parents raise safe and healthy children.

Reaching Teens

Pastor Wayne is joined by Danny Holland, author and nationally recognized expert on youth culture. Danny will reveal how today's teenagers think, including their values, priorities, and primary influences - and how caring adults can use this information most effectively.

Real Beauty

Is it true that success and happiness come from being thin and good-looking? On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne interviews beauty expert Susan Page who will share her perspective on what it means to be beautiful.

Rising Above Cancer

Tune in to this special Connecting Point to meet two remarkable women who are breast cancer survivors. You'll be moved by their courage and faith as they share their inspiring stories of how they rose above this deadly disease.

Rising Above Depression

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne will talk with two people who wrestle with depression and loneliness. Then Dr. Carolyn Lopez will join Pastor Wayne to help us understand depression, and what to do about it.

Road to Unafraid

"The difference between being a coward and a hero is not whether you're scared, it's what you do while you're scared". Join Pastor Wayne on this Connecting Point as he interviews the author of soon-to-be-published "The Road to Unafraid", Army Ranger Jeff Struecker. He'll tell us how his life has been changed at the intersections of faith and fear.

Science and Faith

Are science and faith mutually exclusive? Are the laws of science separate from God, or made by God? In other words, are physics and biological processes actually the systems that God put into place? Pastor Wayne, along with University of Hawaii astronomer Alan Stockton, explore these questions and more.

Scott Waddle, Part 1

Whatever happened to the Commander of USS Greeneville, the US Navy submarine that struck and sank the Japanese fishing vessel, the Ehime Maru? On this first of a special two-part Connecting Point, we'll hear the amazing story of Commander Scott Waddle's faith and trust in God, and how it carried him through this tragedy.

Scott Waddle, Part 2

Watch the conclusion of Pastor Wayne's interview with Scott Waddle, former Commander of the U.S.S. Greeneville. Waddle shares with us his personal walk with God on a journey of repentance, courage, forgiveness and restoration.

Sean Hannity

Find out what drives Sean Hannity, one of America's most controversial media superstars, in this exclusive interview on Connecting Point with Wayne Cordeiro.

Separation of Church and State, Part 1

When it comes to the separation of church and state, do we really know what it means? Just where is the line between the separation of church and state? Joining Pastor Wayne for this important discussion is John Whitehead, President and founder of the Rutherford Institute.

Separation of Church and State, Part 2

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne continues his discussion with constitutional attorney John Whitehead about America’s eroding freedoms and what we can do to protect our constitutional rights.

Slavery & Grace

On this intriguing Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne finds out what happened when two local boys traveled to faraway and dangerous places to buy a slave. You’ll be amazed and inspired by this story of slavery and grace!

Soul Food

"Here's a knife. Now you can use it to do harm, or you can use it to make $30,000 a year." That's what Chef Paul Onishi tells his students on the first day of each semester at the Farrington High School Culinary Arts Academy. Join us on this Connecting Point as we talk with Chef Paul about this program which gives at-risk students a last chance.

Stem Cell Research

Pastor Wayne tackles a tough subject – Stem Cell Research. What IS it? What’s the difference between adult and embryonic stem cell research? Is it necessary to destroy human life to achieve the desired medical advancements? Experts will answer these questions and more.

The Da Vinci Code

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne investigates the Da Vinci Code. Join Pastor Wayne, Bible scholar Dr. Gary Manning, and UH History Professor Dr. Karen Jolly for a lively discussion about secret societies, conspiracies and more.

The Eyes Have It - Sue Thomas

Have you ever said, “I just can’t do that”? Not Sue Thomas! Suddenly deaf as a toddler, she’s accomplished more than most people even attempt. She even had a popular TV show about her real-life adventures as a lip reading FBI agent. Now she travels the world sharing her faith and her mission to care for the disabled and their service dogs. Join us as we get to know this remarkable woman.

The Ramseys, Part 1

Tune in for Part One of a Two-part Connecting Point Live interview with John and Pasty Ramsey, their last public interview before Patsy's passing on June 24. They share their hearts, their grief and their faith in God, which sustained them through their darkest days.

The Ramseys, Part 2

This special Connecting Point Live is the continuation of Pastor Wayne's intimate interview with John and Patsy Ramsey, their last public interview before Patsy went to be with the Lord. You'll be inspired as you hear how their faith in God remained strong through the loss of their daughter JonBenet and the nightmare of persecution that followed. Tune in for the conclusion of this very special interview.

Three Strikes

If a person is convicted of three separate violent crimes, should he be put away for life? Or should he still be given the opportunity for rehabilitation? It’s a tough question being argued in the legislature this year. Pastor Wayne explore both sides of this issue with City Prosecutor Peter Carlisle and Matthew Taufetee, Director of Life After Prison.

Victory over Sexual Addiction

Sexual addiction is becoming more and more pervasive in our society, damaging lives and destroying relationships. How can someone caught in that addiction overcome it? Pastor Wayne interviews two couples who share how they gained victory.

Whys Worship

On this Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne visits with internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Brian Doerksen and his wife Joyce. They open their hearts to share their intimate story of passion and pain.

Winning with God

On this special edition of Connecting Point, Pastor Wayne is joined by former football star Tom Tuinei and his wife, Louise. They’ll share their story of love and faith, and tell us how God alone was able to redeem their lives from the wreckage of drug addiction.

Wives of Warriors

Tune in to Connecting Point to meet some folks with the toughest job in the armed forces - military wife. Pastor Wayne talks with three extraordinary women who know how to have peace in the midst of chaos.

XXXChurch.com

If you want to find out what XXX and church have in common, watch this Connecting Point! Our guest will be Pastor Craig Gross co-founder of XXXChurch.com.

Your Kids, MySpace

My Space, Friendster, Facebook, if you are a parent of a teenager and you don’t know what these words really mean, don’t miss this Connecting Point. The topic is, “What Your Teenager Doesn’t Want You To Know About the Internet.”