Ken Durham from Delight Ministries and Pastor Nate share important things for your walk with Jesus while you walk through seasons of change.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to discuss the 74th Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony (1:20). Later, takeaways from a town hall meeting at Radford High School (3:49). Then, the launch of Phase 2 of Wahi Pana: Storied Places (21:28).By Mayor Rick Blangiardi

This week, Nate Serota, public information officer for the City’s Department of Parks and Recreation, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the need for fresh lei for the Mayor’s Memorial Day Ceremony (2:27). Later, Serota explains an effort to make City parks friendlier for responsible dog kahu and their canine (6:15). Fina…

Jesus is the good shepherd who cares for us, knows us, and wants us. Do you know your shepherds voice?By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about Police Week 2025 (13:21). Then, the City’s annual food drive has just ended but as Mayor Blangiardi explains, the need for healthy meals is only growing for O‘ahu families (19:32). Finally, Mayor Blangiardi discusses film industry tax credits…

This week, Amy Miller, President and CEO of the Hawai‘i Foodbank, joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about the incredible need for donations right now (0:33). Then, details on a campaign wrapping up this week with the City and State to raise 515,000 meals for Hawai‘i’s families in need and how you can help (2:47). Later, how fe…

Jesus is the entry point to relationship with God and the doorway is wide open.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Korky Gallagher, a spokesman for the Friends of Alexander Joy Cartwright joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the recent recognition of Cartwright Field as the ‘The Oldest Active Baseball Field in America’ (8:50 ). Then, what is next in the mission to spread this historic news about this historic nei…

Continuing through the book of John we see another statement from Jesus. He boldly declares that He is the light that shines in the darkness. John 8v12-20By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Executive Director for the Institute for Human Services (IHS), Connie Mitchell, and Attorney Christopher Thomas join host Brandi Higa to discuss the call to action by Mayor Blangiardi and other leaders to serve as advocates for homeless individuals as Guardians Ad Litem (2:10). Then, how Assisted Com…

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about a recent town hall meeting in Hale‘iwa (2:30). Later, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the importance of two bills he recently signed into law, Bill 1 and Bill 50 (17:30). Finally, reaction to Honolulu’s Cartwright Neighborhood Park being proclaime…

Jesus is the God who hovers over the chaos waters.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Department of Emergency Management Acting Director Jennifer Walter joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the City’s new mass notification system, HNL Alert (0:36). Then, she explains the two ways to sign up for HNL Alerts (8:26). Later, preparation tips for you and your ‘ohana as we approach the drier…

Jesus is the bread from heaven that satisfies every hunger of all people.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about standing up a task force to determine whether the Honolulu Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services would be better off as a single, integrated department (0:57). Then, Mayor Blangiardi discusses the start of passenger operations for th…

Do you want to be made well?By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Sarah Harris and Madeline Krueger of the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CCSR) Mitigation and Long-Term Disaster Recovery Program, join host Brandi Higa to discuss the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for O‘ahu (1:01). L…

An important part of Jesus’ ministry is healing. Jesus heals!… but sometime Jesus doesn’t heal. How can we hold those two conflicting truths in balance?By The Factory Youth

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi delivered the 2025 State of the City address on Tuesday, March 18th from the Mission Memorial Auditorium in Honolulu.By Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Jesus is God in flesh and is revealing HIs glory to humanity, why does He start by fixing a party problem?By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Rebecca Choquette, a zookeeper at the Honolulu Zoo and this year's City and County of Honolulu Employee of the Year, joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on her award (0:59). Then, Choquette talks about why she wanted to go into this field of work and what she loves most (3:30). Finally, some interestin…

Who is Jesus? John’s whole purpose of writing is to answer that question. In John 1 we see a 10,000 foot view of who He is.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano join host Brandi Higa to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposals submitted to the Honolulu City Council (1:06). Later, both men talk about key infrastructure and public service projects included in this year’s budget (4:4…

Why is marriage the end goal? Why get married at all?By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Alphonso Braggs, Assistant Secretary of the National Board of Directors for the NAACP, and Rev. Dr. Gregory C. Carrow-Boyd, Director of Worship and Religious Education at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, join host Brandi Higa to reflect on Mayor Blangiardi’s Black History Month Proclamation Ce…

How could Paul say that it is BETTER to stay unmarried? In 1 Corinthians 7 it describes how singleness is an equal but different gift to marriage.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the hiring of Roy Miyahira as the City and County of Honolulu’s new Director of Homeless Solutions (1:19). Later, Mayor Blangiardi lays out what folks can expect in this year’s State of the City Address in March (10:06). Finally, in what has …

In part one of this relationship series Pastor Nate looks at 1 Corinthians 7 and talks about dating.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Kevin Auger, Executive Director for the Mayor’s Office of Housing, joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan announced by the City (3:46). Then, Executive Director Auger explains how the City is exploring new funding models to create more affordable housing (10:25). Fi…

Guest Pastor Tyler Hamrick brings a wonderful teaching from Acts 23.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on the final salute for Honolulu Fire Fighter Jeff Fiala (1:18). Then, Mayor Blangiardi talks about the City and County of Honolulu’s participation and opportunities with the Bloomberg-Harvard Leadership Program, which includes a public art gran…

When following Jesus a question we should ask is Where Is God Leading Me? In the close of Jesus’ model prayer we have glimpse on what the road with God may look like.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Randall Wakumoto, Program Administrator for the Department of Facility Maintenance’s Storm Water Quality Division and Doug Harper, Executive Director of Mālama Maunalua join host Brandi Higa to talk about their individual roles in protecting public health and the environment (0:41). Later, they descr…

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, new deputy director for the Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (CCSR) Dr. Kealoha Fox joins host Brandi Higa to talk about the role climate plays in the deadly wildfires we’re seeing more and more of (6:49). Then, Dr. Fox discusses her priorities as she steps into this new role w…

Your kingdom come Your will be done On Earth as it is in heavenBy The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast Honolulu Youth Commission Chair Esther Lim and second vice-chair Khan Ho join host Brandi Higa to talk about why they decided to serve on the commission (3:37). Then, both commissioners discuss some accomplishments they have been able to achieve as commissioners this past term (9:54). Finally, their m…

Jesus’s prayer lays the foundation of prayer. Jesus tells who you’re talking to in prayer—a father in heaven.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on Veterans Day (0:50). Later, Mike Gangloff of Show Aloha Land joins to talk about his displays on the Civic Grounds to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights (9:32). Finally, Mike Gangloff shares why he got into the busine…

To open the Inauguration ceremony for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s second term as Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu, Master Navigator and President of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, Nainoa Thompson, offered remarks on leadership.By Mayor Rick Blangiardi

On January 2, 2025, an inauguration ceremony was held for Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s second term at the Mission Memorial Auditorium on the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds next to Honolulu Hale. This is Mayor Blangiardi's full inauguration speech.By Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Jesus’ disciples asked Him a question "teach us to pray” in Jesus response we get an invitation into deeper intimacy with God.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Dylan Whitsell and Dylan Buck of the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) join host Brandi Higa to talk about the role of NCO and how folks can get involved (0:55). Later, common issues that come up and direct examples of change brought about by the Neighborhood Boards (16:49). Finally, both men expl…

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City’s new Deputy Director for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Ted Hayden, and the department’s Public Information Officer, Nate Serota, join host Brandi Higa to talk about Kapolei City Lights (5:28). Plus, the latest on repairs being made at the Mānoa Pool (7:37). Finally, both men discu…

This week, Sheri Kajiwara of the Friends of Honolulu City Lights joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about Honolulu City Lights, an event Kajiwara has been involved with for over three decades (0:41). Then, Kajiwara discusses what’s new this year for the 40th anniversary of the state’s post popular holiday celebration (6:48). La…

This week, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa on the One O‘ahu Podcast to talk about Wahi Pana (Storied Places), a temporary public art initiative designed to activate culturally significant sites across O‘ahu (1:45). Then, Mayor Blangiardi responds after most cell phones on O‘ahu were unable to access 9-1-1 for hours (5:49). Later, City …

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, the City and County of Honolulu’s new Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Sasha Breland, joins host Brandi Higa to introduce herself and talk about her priorities in this new leadership role (0:36). Later, Dr. Breland explains what it is going to take to shorten the time it takes to finalize reports and prov…

Jonah is frustrated with the character of God. He receives but does not distribute God’s grace and mercy.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Mayor Rick Blangiardi joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on Veterans Day (0:50). Later, Mike Gangloff of Show Aloha Land joins to talk about his displays on the Civic Grounds to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Honolulu City Lights (9:32). Finally, Mike Gangloff shares why he got into the busine…

God calls us to a New Creation and Commission in Him, His Grace.By The Factory Youth

On this week’s episode of the One O‘ahu Podcast, Howard Okamura joins host Brandi Higa to reflect on 60 years working for the City and County of Honolulu (1:38). Later, Mr. Okamura talks about his first day working for the Department of Customer Services and how his job has changed over the years (2:07). Finally, Howard Okamura’s office has moved f…