Afternoons With Mike PODCAST
803 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsWelcome to the podcast page for "Afternoons With Mike". Mike's show airs originally on radio over "The Shepherd Radio Network," a division of Marc Radio Group. Our guiding purpose behind all of our interviews and commentary is to bring glory to God and encouragement to our listeners as we embrace our daily lives as believers, discussing and interpreting local and national events through the lens of a Biblical Worldview.
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S3E232 DOUG PRUSAK is the Director of Development and Communication for "Christian Help" in Central Florida.
December 01, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBHis background in broadcasting led him to Orlando. Having worked for CNN and Fox, Doug also worked for Good Life 45 in Orlando before joining with Christian Help. Doug helps spread awareness for this Casselberry organization that is devoted to helping those in the community who are homeless or underemployed.
S3E231 KATHEY SPURR leads "Miss Kathey's Academy" for the performing arts, training today's youth in music and character.
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBKathey Spurr has been involved in the highest levels of teaching and performing music around the United States, having been a vocal teacher in Nashville, starring in commercials for TV, and performing on stage with some of America's best known celebrities. With her husband Thurlow Spurr, they also create large scale concert events in several major cities. Their commitment to the Lord is front and center in all they do.
S3E230 WEBSTER BARNABY brings a powerful testimony and heart as he serves as a Florida House Representative.
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWebster Barnaby has served his community for over 30 years through a variety of positions. He is now serving his first term as a member of the Florida House of Representatives. Webster loves our nation, and realizes that it is going to take courage and bold leadership to preserve our nation from the progressive left. He shares his great convictions on this episode.
S3E229 RANDY MORTENSEN had early success in business, but tragedy struck his young family. This is his story.
November 26, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBRandy Mortensen was very successful in the banking business, but the loss of his 5 year old son in a tragic episode in a hospital was a defining moment in his life. He, like many other parents who lose children, saw the direction of his marriage take a turn to the worse. But he has also tasted the freedom and peace that a touch by God brings on one's life. He shares his story with Mike.
S3E228 JAMAAL BERNARD and his father lead a large church in NYC, and MADDIE REY is a singer, preacher, author and role model to young women.
November 25, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBHis father is sometimes known for his ministry to celebrities in NYC. AR Bernard was Mike's guest for the Better Man Event - now, his son Jamaal is here, sharing news of a church plant in the Orlando area that he is helping launch. Also, she may be only 23, but Maddie Rey has accomplished much as a recording artist, author, preacher, business woman and daughter of ministry parents.
S3E227 CHRIS JESSEE, lead pastor at Metro Life Church in Orlando, shares on our call for thankfulness.
November 25, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBChris Jessee became the lead pastor at Metro Life Church in Casselberry earlier in 2021. He has sensed a call on his life for ministry since his early teens, and has watched God's faithfulness play out in his life since that time. On this special Thanksgiving Eve program that originally aired in Orlando over WIWA AM 1270, Chris elaborates on the many reasons for thankfulness that all believers possess.
S3E226 JEFF SHANKS, pastor at St. John's Lutheran Church in Ocala, on THANKSGIVING and a life of gratefulness.
November 25, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBPastor Jeff Shanks grew up in Detroit, and has lived in several areas of the country as he served the Lord in ministry. Several years back, he settled in Ocala, and now leads St. John's Lutheran Church in Ocala. Pastor Shank's ministry is also featured each Sunday morning at 10:30 on the Shepherd station in Ocala, WRZN - AM 720 and FM 103.5. Here, he shares many reasons for the gratefulness and the joy that he has in his heart.
S3E225 PHIL COURSON shares from Gainesville on this special Thanksgiving Eve program on thankfulness.
November 24, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBA break from the norm, as episodes of Afternoons With Mike are heard simultaneously around the network. Today, we have market unique programming. In this episode, Pastor Phil Courson from Abundant Grace Community Church shares on our call for Thanksgiving - not just for the holiday, but as a lifestyle. He also addresses some of the recent events in UF Football.
S3E224 ANTHONY SABATINI, Florida Representative, on vaccine mandates and CRT, and PATTI SULLIVAN addresses parental rights and what parents need to know.
November 23, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBAnthony Sabatini represents Lake County in the Florida House of Representatives. He is very active in protecting the liberties of Floridians, especially against the progressive left's agenda. He exposes some of our best known businesses, and their involvement in implementing the progressive policies. Patti Sullivan is a representative for parents and the bill of rights fought for on their behalf. She believes that the parents of Florida are waking up to their rights, and ready to fight to pre...
S3E223 TIM KROLL returns and shares on The Helios Projects, training pastors in Brazil.
November 22, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBTim Kroll grew up a preacher's kid. His well-known dad would go on to lead one of America's premier radio teaching programs for many years - "Back to the Bible". That teacher and Tim's dad was Woodrow Kroll, and some back he retired - for less than a week...before starting a new project - writing a complete Bible School curriculum that can be translated into other languages, and placed on a solar-powered mp3 player. Any pastor in the world that speaks that language can have seminary - in the ...
S3E222 QUISHA KING is a strong advocate for freedom and education, and ANTHONY SABATINI is a Florida State Representative.
November 19, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBShe gained national attention by standing up for parent's rights and involvement in the recent school board debate in the national media. Quisha King represents Moms for Liberty, and is now a weekend contributor to Fox and Friends on the Fox News Network. State Representative Anthony Sabatini is a strong voice with an even stronger bent toward conservatism in Florida's politics. Now, he is running for US Congress - and aims to make a difference.
S3E221 AIMEE LLOYD is a marketing specialist who overcame pain after suffering the devastating loss of a child.
November 18, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBFinding her niche in marketing, Aimee Lloyd was on a solid career and personal path - until the unexpected loss of her baby girl. The grief that she experienced was only the beginning of life-changing events that were yet to come. Aimee found solace in her faith, and new purpose in her life. She shares her story with Mike in this episode.
S3E220 SEAN SPICER, former Press Secretary for Pres. Trump, also singer LAUREN TALLEY, and MAJ. HANK HARWELL-Salvation Army.
November 17, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBAfter being named as President Trump's Press Secretary, Sean Spicer became not only a household name, but a familiar face as the daily press conferences were regular fare for TV News. He also took a media beating, including a regular lampooning on comedy shows. He has written a new book, and has serious concerns about America's direction. Also, singer LAUREN TALLEY literally grew up on the stages of churches and concert halls. She is now a solo artist, and a newlywed to boot. Finally, Major H...
S3E219 Singer TIM KAUFMAN on his role in an upcoming Christmas event - "Christmas Is".
November 16, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBTim Kaufman makes his third appearance on Mike's show. This professional singer has appeared across the country in concerts, including being a soloist for Dr. Charles Stanley's church in Atlanta. Tim is part of the cast for the big Orlando Christmas season event called "Christmas Is," produced by Thurlow Spurr. The event will be held at Calvary Orlando on Dec. 4th.
S3E218 SHANNON CARROLL, LAUREL ORDONEZ, and MEGAN ALDRIDGE are three active businesswomen who are making a difference.
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBSHANNON CARROLL and her husband had the American Dream, until they found a greater purpose in Jesus. They sold their house and cars, got out of debt, and developed a different business and lifestyle - both having to do with animals! Laurel Ordonez has a consulting firm aimed at equipping women in business. Finally, Megan Aldridge is a doctor of audiology, but she spends most of her time in another business - real estate, and this direction has captured her love.
S3E217 Legendary music producer THURLOW SPURR shares the news of the Christmas Event of this season.
November 12, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBHe is recognized as one of the leading pioneers in Contemporary Christian Music. Thurlow Spurr founded a traveling group bearing his name - "The Spurrlows" - that traveled the nation, performing on television and in churches. Another one of his groups, "Festival of Praise" traveled around the world, sharing the Gospel in choral music. Thurlow himself served as the Director of Music for Calvary Assembly in Orlando, and later for the PTL Network. Now, he and his wife Kathey are producing "Chris...
S3E216 VETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL PROGRAM - featuring Kat Gates-Skipper, Lenna Watson, Stephanie Bailes (Cade Museum) and Brian Fay.
November 11, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBKat Gates-Skipper was a trail-blazing Marine, the first women to be included in co-ed operations for the US Marine Corps. Her friend Lenna Watson also served in the Navy. Also on today's show, Stephanie Bailes from the Cade Museum in Gainesville is also in this episode. The museum is honoring Vets this year, and she brings up in on all this unique museum in Gainesville holds for the community. Finally, Brian Fay, the Engagement Director for Concerned Veteran's of America drops by to update us...
S3E215 JOSH TAYLOR is an entrepreneur, a business owner, and a fierce defender of the Gospel.
November 10, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMike first met Josh Taylor in 2008 when Mike's kids performed at the House Blend Cafe in Ocoee. Josh is the owner, and still operates this business - but he's added many other roles to his schedule, including working with the Do Good Farm to develop methods to improve food production for both neighbors and nations. He is also the Marketplace Ministry Pastor at Mosaic Church.
S3E214 ROSENE JOHNSON left a career in broadcasting to go in a new direction, and is now the Executive Director of the Pace Center for Girls in Orange County.
November 09, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBHer life began to change when she started reading the big, coffee table Bible in her home. Rosene Johnson had grown up going to a church, but it was when she started reading the Word that she had an encounter with the Lord. A natural leader, Rosene spent some time in broadcasting - but her heart for service led her in a different direction. Now the Executive Director of the ever-growing Pace Center for Girls in Orange County, Rosene's life is making a difference.
S3E213 ERIKA KIRK is the bride of Charlie Kirk and former Miss Arizona, an owner of a clothing brand, and a fierce lover of God's Word.
November 08, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBWe all have the same amount of hours in a day, but when you hear what Erika and Charlie Kirk's weekly calendar holds, it would be easy to think they've been given extra hours! Erika was an NCAA athlete and was crowned Miss Arizona. She is a business woman with her own clothing brand, and she has an online Bible study with a national following. She is humble and down-to-earth, and she shares her story with Mike in this episode.
S3E212 ALECIA EIDSON lost her vision in her twenties, but not her determination; STEPHEN DAVIS was a firefighter fired over the vaccine mandate.
November 05, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEarly in her teens, Alecia Eidson received a diagnosis that foretold future blindness, and that became reality when she was in her mid twenties. But her lack of sight has not kept her from working, or from her dream of starting an internet radio station. STEPHEN DAVIS was terminated, not on the basis of merit, or any infraction at his fire station. He was fired from his battalion chief's firefighting position because he refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. He shares his plight in this epi...
S3E211 DOUG STEPHENS is a senior pastor in the Panhandle, and with LIVE THE LIFE, he is working to equip and save marriages.
November 04, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBA longtime teacher, coach and pastor, Doug Stephens started the Fellowship at Midway in 2007. He has a real love and a burden for strengthening the marriages of believers. He does this both through his pastoral work at his church, and also as the North Florida Director for LIVE THE LIFE, an outreach ministry that aims at helping Christians break out of complacency and truly "live their life".
S3E210 MARTHA AVILA came to the US from Cuba at age 7, and has become a champion in the pro-life movement.
November 03, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAn amazing story of a woman born in Cuba that immigrated to the US at age 7. She spent several years working her way up to executive level positions in the airline industry before feeling a call to the pro-life movement. She co-founded "Heartbeat of Miami", an agency that helps rescue women who find themselves in need with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. They now operate several clinics and have saved tens of thousands of babies.
S3E209 ALLEN REJONIS is a world class HR director now in the world of BBQ, and MAT STAVER from the Liberty Counsel on the mandate.
November 02, 2021 04:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBAllen Rejonis spent many years as a trainer for the Disney University and Institute. A graduate himself from the University of Nottingham, Allen was a recruiter for students from Europe. Possessing a world-class smile, Allen now leads the HR team for 4Rivers, one of Central Florida's top barbeque chains. Mat Staver is working around the clock, fighting to preserve our religious liberties. He weighs in on the current state in our nation that has been caused by the White House's vaccine mandate.
S3E208 TIM KROLL shares on the amazing goal of training 350 pastors in Brazil with the Helios Projects.
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBTim Kroll grew up in the home of a well-known minister who went on to be the beloved host of "Back to the Bible" for many years. His dad, Woodrow Kroll, retired for less than one week - when he sensed a call to action. He began to write what is now the Helios Projects, a recorded Bible School curriculum that is designed to go onto a mini mp3 player that is solar powered, and put into the hands of a pastor in another country in need of theological training. This project is now a reality, and T...
S3E207 SARA TROLLINGER shares on an important upcoming event at the House of Hope, and EBO ENTSUAH
October 29, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBCentral Florida's beloved founder of House of Hope, Sara Trollinger, has watched time after time as the Lord brought a miracle of provision to this ministry. Even then President Reagan became a friend, and a fan, personally investing into the mission of House of Hope. Sara shares with Mike about the upcoming "Fund Raiser and Friend Raiser" called "Threads of Hope." Also, an introduction to an up and coming leader from Clermont - Ebo Entsuah once ran the ball for Florida State. Now, he is work...
S3E206 MATT DiSALVATORE is a Central Florida businessman whose life was changed when he attended a baptism of a friend.
October 28, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBHe went to watch the baptism of a friend, and found a sense of community and love in a local church that changed his life. After praying and receiving Jesus as his Lord, Matt realized that was indeed a different man, changed from the inside out. And, Matt is one who not only welcomed discipleship, he has thrived under the loving relationships that have brought a sense of peace and confidence to both him and his wife.
S3E205 Bishop DURONE HEPBURN of J.U.M.P. Ministries has a consuming passion to help people.
October 27, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBYou won't be around Durone Hepburn long before you realize what he is all about. His love for Jesus and his passion to help people find the Lord is clearly evident. He gave his heart to the Lord at age 11, and started the road toward ministry. He leads J.U.M.P. (Joyously Unveiling the Master's Plan) in Central Florida, and travels the nation and the world as a conference speaker.
S3E204 DR. IDLER BONHOMME was born in Haiti with a goal of becoming a US-trained doctor.
October 26, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIdler Bonhomme's father was a Haitian that spent time in the United States. Idler spent summers in the US too, but when he was 8 his father petitioned to have them all resettle in America. Idler's life was most greatly impacted by friends who shared the Gospel with him. Dr. Bonhomme loves to encourage, help and inspire patients who are suffering from chronic physical ailments - his specialty is physical therepy, and shares his experiences with Mike in this episode.
S3E203 LATHAN WATTS, Director of Public Affairs for FIRST LIBERTY, shares thoughts on America's current justice department.
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBLathan Watts is an attorney that serves as the Director of Public Affairs for First Liberty Institute, one of the nation's leaders in defense of our citizen's religious liberties. He has a recent article that has been published by the Washington Times that looks at our Supreme Court, and the "what ifs" had Merrick Garland, the current US Attorney General, had been added to the US Supreme Court after being nominated by then president Barack Obama.
S3E202 ANGIE CELLA turned a literal dream into a highly successful business with international distribution.
October 22, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBWe all dream, but most don't have the kind of dream that Angie Cella experienced. A single mom of four, Angie had a couple of dream encounters that showed an appliance that didn't exist at the time. Believing that God was leading her, Angie invested a great deal of time and her own money, experiencing some setbacks along the way, before realizing more success than she could have imagined. She tells her story in this episode.
S3E201 TAMMIE COOPER brings fresh awareness to Bridges International, and KRYSTAL PARKER shares important news on next week's big event.
October 21, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBTammie Cooper is a true survivor - from a point of trauma in her childhood, Tammie overcame the hurdles that would otherwise have kept her down. She found not only success in business, but also a relationship with Lord. Her love for the church drew her to Central Florida where she is the Marketing and Communications Director at the Bridges International. Krystal Parker took over the Central Florida Christian Chamber in mid-2020 - and she has expanded it to include the U.S. Christian Chamber, ...
S3E200 GARY HALL is President of the Board for Missionary Ventures International, and shares from a wealth of real world experience.
October 20, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBHe is a Vietnam veteran, having served on two tours in that storied conflict, rising to Company Commander. He is also a business owner in the defense and aerospace industries. But one of Gary's chief passions is sharing the Gospel, especially through incredible organization known as Missionary Ventures International, where he serves as board president. This humble man is making a difference, everywhere he goes.
S3E199 ANGIE PYE is the CEO of The Beacon Center in Volusia County, offering help and direction for those suffering from domestic violence.
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBA longtime Florida resident, Angie Pye started out in Law Enforcement, serving as an emergency dispatcher. A former victim of abuse herself, she always had a heart and concern for women in such circumstances, and watched as our laws improved in the mid-90s for victims reporting incidents. She became a volunteer counselor for a crisis center for rape victims and that really initiated the path that led her to the role she now plays at the Beacon Center.
S3E198 TERENCE CHATMON leads "Victorious Family," a group that equips today's parents to lead their children in a biblical way.
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBIt was a pivotal conversation with his wife that started the change in Terence Chatmon. Though already a successful leader in business and commerce, and also within the church...Terence realized that from that once statement from his wife, his life and priorities had to change. He put those changes into effect, and now enjoys the fruit of those actions. Through his organization called "Victorious Family," Terence is helping other parents arrive at the place of leading their families biblically.
S3E197 BILL SNELL, president of Missionary Ventures International, shares an update on the amazing work MVI is leading in multiple nations.
October 15, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBBill Snell brought the perfect resume to his role as President of Missionary Ventures International. He has both major business experience, and a total of 35 years of ministerial service as a senior pastor and executive pastor at several large churches in California, Oklahoma and Florida. He now leads MVI with a heart to see the Gospel of Jesus change the face of nations. His personal experiences on the mission field are dynamic and inspirational.
S3E196 ESMA DENNIS is a leader with the Embrace Families and a mother with a miracle story...and MARY SCHULTEN represents "Stand With Us".
October 14, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBEsma Dennis is a foster family recruiter with Embrace Families, helping identify and equipping parents to serve the children in need within the foster system. She is mom of twins, and tells the story as to why they are considered to be miracles. Mary Schulten is a passionate young lady with a pro-Israel passion. She represents Stand With Us, and organization that promotes love and support for our nation's great ally.
S3E195 GARY SEARCH is a Sumter County Commissioner who spent over 30 years as a school counselor.
October 13, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBHis life story is one of faith and love for young people. A true teacher at heart, Gary had an amazing career in education that included 30 years as a school counselor. They relocated to The Villages years ago, and join the ranks of of the many retirees enjoying this beautiful area of Florida. His heart to serve remained though, and now he is serving in a public office - as a Sumter County Commissioner.
S3E194 ZELY SALAZAR shares her amazing story of deliverance and survival - including a daring escape to America.
October 12, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBShe was 8 years old when her she, along with her mother, and a few relatives, made an escape from Cuba, aboard a homemade raft consisting of intertubes, a mattress and some wood. They had a malfunctioning compass, and missed the southern tip of Florida. An amazing rescue in the eleventh hour spared their lives, and gave them a beginning in America. Zely found a deep relationship with Jesus, and along with her husband, they are part of a thriving ministry at Journey Church in Orlando.
S3E193 RICKY BOOTH is a cattle rancher, rodeo announcer, and an Osceola County Commissioner.
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBRicky Booth is a talented and experienced business man. He grew up within his family's cattle business, and spent more than a few hours as a true-life cowboy. Today, he is still in the cattle business, but has expanded his commitments toward civic involvement as an Osceola County Commissioner. Ricky believes that people want and need to know what their public officials really believe - and he lives with his faith out front.
S3E192 DEEPA SUKUMAR was raised in India to Hindu parents but met the Lord while she was in med school.
October 08, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBDeepa Sukumar was born in the southern part of India, to Hindu parents who put her in Catholic school. There, she learned and sang songs to Jesus, but she never really knew anything about Him until she was in med school. There, a friend who had become a believer shared the Gospel with Deepa, and she became a believer. Deepa is a medical doctor and an author of a book titled "Do Not Be Anxious."
S3E191 GUS RAMIREZ is a businessman and philanthropist with a mission, and ANDREA HERR is a Seminole County Commissioner who loves serving.
October 07, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBGus Ramirez owns a successful international company, but it has not been his only passion...he loves being involved in ministry and missions, and has helped people both in the US and in other nations learn more about the Gospel story of Jesus. Andrea Herr spent many years in the business arena, but wasn't always happy with the "discussion" that she heard from the political leaders. She decided she needed to become involved, and ran a campaign...and won.
S3E190 STEFANIE REARDON is a regional director in the construction industry, and JAKE ZAMPELLA is a realtor that loves his work.
October 06, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBStefanie Reardon has felt the hand of God on her life since moving to Florida at age 12. She had a few struggles with the traditional classroom, but persevered with the help of support and her mother's prayers to become the Regional Director of Member Services for the Association of Builders and Contractors. Jake Zampella is the son of a construction worker who now connects people with their new home as a Central Florida realtor.
S3E189 CHRISTINA BISHOP AND MICHELL SAWNEY THE CHOICES Clinic Directors at Downtown and UCF Clinics
October 05, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIt is not an easy task to be on the front-line day after day, but their servant hearts and passion for LIFE make each day a new opportunity to save a life. If you want to know how to show love and grace to women facing an unplanned pregnancy, the time is now! Schedule a visit at one of the clinics today and learn what is happening in our Central Florida community and see for yourself how great the need is in our community.
S3E188 JIM MCKENZIE, Headmaster, The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida
October 04, 2021 16:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBOnce upon a time, there was a smart young man who thought he wanted to be an engineer when he grew up. Every day, he went to his college classes and studied his math and science. One day on campus, he saw an advertisement for volunteers needed at a local elementary school and decided to get involved. Because of that, he spent all of his free time in a fourth grade classroom working with young kids and grew to love it! Because of that experience, he knew that God had called him to education, n...
S3E187 GREG KELLEY, CEO of World Mission Inc, gives updates on their global work in spreading the Gospel.
October 01, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHe took the call from the book of Acts, and desired to make a difference in taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Greg Kelley leads World Missions Inc., and is based in Michigan. But his organization has ties to Florida, and beyond. He shares his convictions and passion for the Lord in this episode with Mike, and Brittany Parks, Shepherd Director of Development.
S3E186 Pastor and author JOHN HEVER shares insights on how believers can break free from fear.
September 30, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBConvinced that many believers are sitting in churches while burdened with guilt or shame, Pastor John Hever felt called to do something...he wrote a book that encourages those in churches to regain hold of their grace-based relationship with Jesus. This very relatable pastor shares his own personal story that outlines his path to ministry at H2O Church.
S3E185 JILL NEELY was born and raised in Nicaragua with a dream to be a doctor, trained in the US, and on her way back to her country.
September 29, 2021 15:34 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBJill Neely has one of those amazing life testimonies...born in Nicaragua, her dream of being trained in the US seemed a million miles away. But Jill learned early on that with God, all things are possible. Through one amazing provision after another, her dream to be trained as a medical doctor in the US was realized. Now, both she and her doctor-husband are returning to serve in Nicaragua as medical missionaries.
S3E184 DAVID CLOSSON is with the FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL, and he shares on why the Bible is ardently Pro-Life.
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBDavid Closson works alongside Tony Perkins at the Family Research Council in Washington, DC, one of the most influential and known advocacies for biblical issues in our country. David's title is Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview. He is seminary trained, and combines a heart and passion for the Gospel and a biblical worldview with the pressing cultural issues facing our nation. He is a native of Central Florida.
S3E183 DR. PAUL SHULER is an orthopedic surgeon with a faith story, and ALBERT MIXNER shares his story of marketplace ministry.
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBDR. Paul Shuler is the product of parents whose marriage is still going strong. His faith is an integral part of his life, and his love for helping people is expressed in his role as a surgeon in Orlando's westside. Albert Mixner is a CPA and businessman who understands the critical role that God plays in our lives on a daily basis, and he has a strong desire for his life to make a difference.