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Send us Fan Mail Hey everyone, Saturday Feb 15, 2025 - we are hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser at Calvary South OC in San Clemente from 8 AM - 2 PM.  All the proceeds will be going to install new flooring and security fencing for our Feeding Center in Uganda. We are hoping to raise $3,000 for this project.  So come on down and get your car looking sparkly clean for a good cause!  If you can't ma...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we sit down with Pastor Gary for a Bible study in the book of Revelation.  As we look at the church of Smyrna we are encouraged to put our hope in Jesus.  Though we might endure suffering and poverty, those who build their lives on Christ will be spiritually rich. Jesus said,   “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destr...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of Romans, Paul writes -  “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” Romans 5:3-4 NLT In today’s episode we sit down with Pastor Gary who is back from Uganda to discuss the practical applications of...

Send us Fan Mail We are just two days away from Christmas and depending on where you’re at with your Christmas shopping that either makes you really excited or really stressed out.  Regardless, this is an exciting to celebrate the birth of Jesus with family and friends, gather around to exchange gifts and admire all the streets dressed in Christmas lights. In today’s episode, pastor Gary joins us...

Send us Fan Mail Christmas cookies, eggnog, time with family and friends.  There's many things we look to when we are seeking to get into the "Christmas Spirit."  But the ultimately, the reason for the season is JESUS!  Join us for a bible study in the book of John as Todd teaches us that true life is found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. So grab your hot cocoa and cozy Christm...

Send us Fan Mail It’s that time of year again, Christmas is here and with that brings all sorts of emotions.  In today’s episode, we’ll be doing a bible study looking at the birth of Jesus and the example of humility that is found in the Christmas story.  So pull out bibles, turn on your fireplace and grab your hot cocoa as we dive into God’s word.  Help us raise $100,000 for 2025 for our Feeding...

Send us Fan Mail In John 15:13, Jesus says, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”  As we celebrate this Veteran’s Day may we take time to remember the men and women who gave their lives so that we could live freely in this great nation.  May we be bold to go out of our way to thank those who are veteran’s or are currently service members for our countr...

Send us Fan Mail In Matthew 9:36-38 it says,  “When Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.   He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few.  So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” In today’s episode Pastor Rajiv from the Anchored R...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of James it says, “God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. It’s not until we realize that we are nothing but dust apart from the grace of God that God can then use us.   In today’s episode, we sit down with James.  He’s a missionary from our Anchored Relief team who has years of ministry experience serving in countries all over the world! James reminds us,...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of proverbs it says, “For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.” - Proverbs 3:12 NLT In today’s episode, we sit down with George Ramirez, our newest addition to the Anchored Relief family who has taken over the chaplaincy ministry down in Tijuana, Mexico.  We’ll learn about the work God is doing and how we can all be a...

Send us Fan Mail In this new God Stories Podcast episode, we sit down with PragerU’s Weekly Wrap Up host - K.C. Scherer to discuss her recent experience on a Mission’s Trip to our base in Uganda.  K.C. shares with us how she discerned God’s calling upon her life to the mission field, how the Lord provided for her along the way, gave her strength and provision throughout the trip, and what He taugh...

Send us Fan Mail There are times in life when things can feel overwhelmingly busy and our minds can quickly become clouded. We find ourselves kind of just going through the motions rather than living on mission for God’s kingdom and call upon our lives. In the book of Philippians Paul reminds us that we are citizens of heaven and should be eagerly waiting the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Ch...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt trapped, alone, discouraged, afraid, maybe even defeated as if all hope is lost?  I think it’s safe to say, that all of us have probably experienced these feelings at one point or another.  In Psalm 42 the psalmist writes: “Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise Him again - my Savior and my God! In today’s episode...

Send us Fan Mail In Psalm 73 the psalmist writes, “But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped.  For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked.”  I think it’s safe to say everyone has struggled with these same thoughts at one point or another.  Throughout life we all face various challenges that can leave us feeling anxious and maybe even je...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of Philippians - Paul encourages us to not worry about anything, but rather to pray about everything. Tell God what we need, and thank Him for all He has done. And as we do this, we will experience the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding.  Life can be busy, stressful and overwhelming. And if we’re not careful, we can find ourselves feeling like we’re drown...

Send us Fan Mail WE'RE BACK! With another God Stories episode! “Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭28‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ In today’s episode, we catch up with Pastor Gary who’s back from the field to review the success of the OneMeal food packing event, our Uganda mission’s trip, an update to our feeding center and mor...

Send us Fan Mail In the Gospel according to John, Jesus says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”  Sometimes loving your neighbor as yourself can be extremely difficult.  If we’re honest with ourselves, it’s not something we do naturally.  But thank God for His love and grace that has saved us and enables us to love others like Jesus. In today’s episode...

Send us Fan Mail In Isaiah 40:31 it says, “But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” All too often we find ourselves restlessly striving through life trying to “figure it out” on our own.  When in reality, the Lord encourages us to be still, and wait on Him for His guidance...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of Titus Paul writes as he closes his letter  "Our people must learn to devote themselves to doing what is good, in order to provide for urgent needs and not live unproductive lives." In today’s episode Pastor Gary and a special guest call in from Uganda to give us an update on the Anchor of Hope Feeding Center’s official opening there in Naluko, Uganda.  The...

Send us Fan Mail Today is Good Friday but some might wonder what makes Good Friday GOOD?  In John 3:16 it says, For God so loved the world that he gave his One and Only son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life. Today we will be studying Titus chapter 2 as Pastor Gary breaks down why Good Friday is GOOD, and the hope we have in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. ...

Send us Fan Mail In James 1:27 it says, “Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for the orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.” In today’s episode, Pastor Gary calls in from long distance to give us an update to the Anchor of Hope feeding center project there in Uganda. We discuss miracle stories of how God has provided for th...

Send us Fan Mail In Psalm 77 - the Psalmist writes,   "Your ways, God, are holy.  What god is as great as our God? You are the God who performs miracles;  you display your power among the peoples." In today’s episode we conclude the conversation between Pastor Gary and his wife Carol.  They discuss how God is still a God of miracles today. In the midst of fear, we’re encouraged to have f...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus calls us to leave everything behind to follow Him - but doing so can sometimes be a little scary. In Isaiah 41 God says to his people  Fear not, for I am with you;     be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,     I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Today, Pastor Gary and his wife Carol pick up from last week’s conversation shari...

Send us Fan Mail In the book of Acts Jesus says to his apostles, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This command from Jesus is known as the great commission.  Some might mistake that this command only applied to his apostles back t...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Gary and Daniel Mamora in this episode talk with Iram Perez. Iram is one of our chaplains in Mexico, and is also a police officer in Tijuana. Iram discusses how God is using him and his law enforcement background to draw troubled youth in the streets of Tijuana to the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach them to be affective for the glory of God. You don't want to miss...