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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S2E170 KARLA MATHIS, Director of the National House of Hope, an organization dedicated to rescuing troubled teens.
November 19, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBKarla Mathis started her journey with Orlando's well-known "House of Hope" as a volunteer, working under founder Sara Trollinger. Karla eventually became the Executive Director, and is now overseeing the National House of Hope, continuing to develop Sara's vision of a House of Hope in every major city. Karla shares on all that is going on in this now co-ed outreach, including the changes and impact that the pandemic has had on its operation, and their new Restore Hope theme for the coming y...
S2E169 Worship Leader CHRISTIAN PIZARRO talks his testimony and having a love for worshiping God.
November 18, 2020 02:30 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBChristian Pizarro shares what it was like to grow up in a loving family that possessed a great love for Jesus. At an early age, Christian began to become proficient at several musical instruments - all helping him in his current profession of serving a local church by leading worship.
S2E168 Pastoral Counselor JEFF MCLAUGHLIN gives advice on living in our lives in a time of "COVID fatigue."
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBJeff McLaughlin is an outstanding communicator, serving a Marriage Coach and Pastoral Counselor at First Baptist Orlando. He also leads an excellent podcast called "Life After PTSD". Jeff and Mike talk about living successfully in the face of a pandemic, and some the dividing points that our country faces.
S2E167 Aron Osborne and Jaime Blandon talk about a vision to reach Haitian refugees in the DR via radio.
November 14, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAron Osborne is Senior Pastor at Metro Life Church, and an advocate to ministry to and in other nations. He is joined today by Jaime Blandon (pronounced "HIGH-may"), a missionary from Nicaragua and living in the Domincan Republic. Jaime has a vision to begin an Internet-based radio station that would beam the Gospel in Creole to the two million Haitian refugees in the DR.
S2E166 ANNA WOODS is a certified Life Coach and Grief Coach, and shares her own path through grief and recovery.
November 13, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBAnna Woods has a practice of coaching those going through the battle of grief, helping them to understand choices and responses in the face of their circumstances. She has had her own battles...and those very trials were the impetus for her becoming a coach.
S2E165 A VETERAN'S DAY SPECIAL featuring Major Charles Scott Williams ("Chuck"), retired US Army major.
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBBack for another visit on AWM, Major Chuck Williams (known to our listeners as "Chaplain Chuck") shares on the importance of this American holiday that honors the veterans of our military branches. Chuck served our nation for 21 years, including 3 deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other war zones. Chuck has a heart for God and His Church, and is currently working on his second PhD.
S2E164 A One-Week Update on ELECTION 2020 with Dave Zanotti and Mat Staver.
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBExactly one week after the most controversial election in American history, Mike interviews two leading experts in American policy and law - Dave Zanotti and Mat Staver, both frequent guests on AFTERNOONS WITH MIKE. Dave is president and CEO of the American Policy Roundtable, and hosts the popular "The Public Square", heard on stations across the country including The Shepherd. Mat is an attorney and president of THE LIBERTY COUNSEL, an organization based in Orlando that engages in litigati...
S2E163 RECAP of the BETTER MAN EVENT 2020 - interviews with speakers, organizers and attendees.
November 09, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThe 2020 Better Man Event was held on Saturday, November 7 at First Baptist Orlando auditorium. This event, originally planned for May at the Silver Spurs Arena, was postponed due to the pandemic. It morphed into a hybrid event, with both a live crowd in the huge First Baptist auditorium and streaming virtually to nearly 800 venues around the US and in other countries. In this episode, Mike talks to some of the speakers, the event founder, and several attendees.
S2E162 ANDY SEARLES is featured on this, the eve of the annual BETTER MAN EVENT.
November 06, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBAWM regular Andy Searles is a pastor in Casselberry, FL - and a board member for THE BETTER MAN EVENT. This huge gathering was once delayed from May of this year, due to the Covid lockdown...and then moved to November 7. But the pandemic was still an issue - so the event was changed into a hybrid of live and streaming - now reaching over 700 venues across the country in in several other countries. Andy gives the final details.
S2E161 Mike talks election aftermath with DAVE ZANOTTI and Florida CFO JIMMY PATRONIS.
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBThe morning after the election held more than a few questions for most everybody in the nation. Afternoons With Mike regular guest Dave Zanotti helps sort out the implications from Tuesday's vote. Plus, State of Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis makes his first appearance on the program - Jimmy shared stories of his family's restaurant business, and what it is like to be a cabinet member to the Governor of Florida.
S2E160 ELECTION DAY SPECIAL featuring Attorney JOHN STEMBERGER & DAVE ZANOTTI, host of The Public Square.
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBThis is being called the most important election ever. Weighing in on this election from a Christian Worldview are two experts - John Stemberger, an attorney and leader of the Florida Family Policy Council, and also Dave Zanotti, the president of the American Policy Roundtable and host of the national radio show called "The Public Square." Both discuss the enormous ramifications that will be felt as a result of this election.
S2E159 WELTON JAMES, local catering manager and author, and DAVE ZANOTTI are Mike's guests.
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBWelton James is a Central Florida catering manager - one that brings years of business savvy and a love for God and service to his job. He is also known for his "Welton-isms" - proverbial sayings that his friends love and benefit from...so much so that he was encouraged to write a book. Also on the show - Dave Zanotti weighs in on tomorrow's Presidential Election - and discusses all that is at stake.
S2E158 JIMMY KNOTT & JOHN CROSSMAN talk over elections, COVID restrictions, and transitions.
October 30, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 29.9 MBMike has two guests on today's show - Dr. Jimmy Knott is a retiring pastor at First Baptist Church, Orlando - he has spent 40 years in the ministry, most of it at First Baptist, and his viewpoints for walking out our Christian Life have been formed from years of helping families and marriages. John Crossman, a regular contributor on Afternoons With Mike, shares from his heart on how we should be responding to these tumultuous days leading up to the presidential election.
S2E157 MARK GOLDSTEIN returns, and discusses the upcoming election and ramifications.
October 29, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBAfternoons With Mike regular Mark Goldstein discusses the many ramifications on this coming Tuesday's elections, especially considering the fact that we are voting on the role of president. Mark offers some biblical perspectives as he looks back into Israel's history. Also discussed - the role of discipleship that Mark will be overseeing after this year's Better Man Event concludes. Mark represents Christian Leadership Concepts, a discipling arm of the BME.
S2E156 ANDY SEARLES, lead pastor at CHURCH TOGETHER, talks about COVID and the Better Man Event.
October 21, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.5 MBA regular on Mike's show, Andy Searles returns for an episode on Covid and the Better Man Event, the big annual Men's Meeting that is rapidly approaching. Andy is the lead pastor at Church Together in Casselberry, Florida, and is a board member for The Better Man Event.
S2E155 ELIZABETH AMELING and LOURDES MUNIZ share about LATISHA'S HOUSE and an upcoming gala.
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 25.8 MBLatisha's House founder Elizabeth Ameling is joined by the house manager LOURDES MUNIZ in today's episode. Both ladies discuss this important organization's efforts in rescuing adult women from the sex trafficking industry. They also share the details of the upcoming fundraising gala that will be held in November at the Citrus Club - this event makes their work possible.
S2E154 DR. BEN RALL discusses his major concerns over the COVID vaccine - and our healthcare mentality.
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBDr. Ben Rall is a noted Central Florida chiropractor and healthcare advocate. In this podcast, Dr. Rall speaks frankly about the COVID vaccine that is being rushed into production, and our nation's attitude about healthcare in general. He also shares his reasons for going into chiropractic science.
S2E153 SCOTT GEORGE, a pastor and philanthropist shares from his book "BLINDSIDED", the story of his son's serious injury.
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBScott George is a busy man, leading a growing church and directing some of the biggest non-profits that help the hungry and homeless in Central Florida - but his busy world came to a screeching halt when his son Austen suffered a traumatic brain injury in September, 2019. His recovery is outlined in Scott's new book entitled BLINDSIDED, and he shares about this experience with Mike Gilland.
S2E152 Central Florida church leader GEORGE COPE talks about the current tensions in our country.
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBVision Orlando leader GEORGE COPE has been in ministry for well over 40 years, and he brings that experience and perspective into a frank discussion on the many tensions that are crowding into the American landscape, and things that the church must do to respond.
S2E151 PETE ALWINSON, founder of THE FORGE, discusses the importance of prayer in the life of a believer.
October 09, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBMen's ministry leader Pete Alwinson discusses the purposes and benefits of prayer. Pete is a regular guest with Mike Gilland, and he is the leader of a men's minstry called THE FORGE. Pete is a theologian and former pastor at a church in Orlando.
S2E149 MICHAELA MCLEAN, MISS FLORIDA 2019, discusses the dangers found in social media submersion.
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBOrlando area native Michaela McLean was crowned Miss Florida 2019 and has spoken to thousands of young women all over the world, encouraging them through a positive message that offers hope and freedom from the social media traps that are common to her peers. A powerful and articulate speaker, Michaela is the real deal - she credits her firm footing on her strong family upbringing and her involvement in several missions trips...all of which served to form deep convictions in her heart. She ...
S2E148 VICKY MATHEWS discusses how these difficult times are causing women in crises to be open to the Gospel.
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBVicky Mathews is the Executive Director of Choices Women's Clinic in Orlando. This amazing clinic gives women who are considering abortion a place to go, to receive support, information and care, and perhaps a different option. She and her colleagues have discovered that these difficult times are causing a new openness to receiving the life-changing hope found in the Gospel.
S2E147 AUDLEY MCLEAN shares his story of immigration from Jamaica, and the reason he came to America.
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 27.9 MBTo talk with Audley McLean, you would never guess his age. This vibrant, energetic octogenarian was born in Jamaica, and he came to America with a single purpose in mind. He tells that story, and gives many others in this power packed episode. To this day, Audley ministers the Word of God daily on radio, and is the creator a wonderful hot sauce, the label on which bears his picture!
S2E146 Florida House Rep. SCOTT PLAKON and his wife RACHEL discuss voting issues, Alzheimer's, and Covid-19.
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBScott Plakon is an incumbent member of the Florida House of Representatives, serving much of Seminole County in the Orlando area. In this episode, he discusses Alzheimer's - the disease that claimed his first wife, and legislation that he has enacted in her honor. He and his wife Rachel both give their testimonies, and discuss women's voting, life in politics, and Covid-19.
S2E145 ATTORNEY DAVID GIBBS addresses needs for churches during this phase of Covid. Also, managing editor REGGIE CONNELL.
September 25, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 30.5 MBDAVID GIBBS, Founder and President of the NATIONAL CENTER FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY, makes a return visit with an important update on churches and this phase of our Covid recovery. Attorney Gibbs gives some sage thoughts on how churches might consider responding to things like government restrictions. Also, managing editor of the Mainstreet Daily News, REGGIE CONNELL, gives us the back story of a relatively new and wildly successful digital newspaper in Gainesville.
S2E144 GREG MAGRUDER on recently retiring from ministry, and JAMIE WOELBERN gives a Better Man Event update.
September 24, 2020 18:40 - 52 minutes - 30 MBRecently retired pastor Greg Magruder shares what he learned during his 20 years of ministry at Parkview Baptist in Gainesville, including things that he would share to his "younger self." Also, men's leader and Better Man Event ministry exec Jamie Woelbern gives an update on the big event planned for this coming November, and how the BME has rolled with the Covid punches.
S2E143 Quarterback expert DARIN SLACK shares the path God led him on in becoming a video producer.
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 27.1 MBDarin Slack was a gifted athlete turned gifted quarterback coach, one who used technology amazing effectiveness in his quarterback training business. But of late - God has led him into a surprising direction, one that involves video production. And God is getting the glory.
S2E142 JOEL NOBLE & DR. CHRIS VAUGHN discuss the healthcare option SAMARITAN MINISTRIES.
September 17, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 29.9 MBSamaritan Ministries is a health insurance replacement option. Technically not insurance, this form of sharing ministry is becoming increasing more popular. In this episode, Joel Noble, and executive with Samaritan, talks about the advantages offered by Samaritan. Also included, a visit from Dr. Chris Vaughn, a health care provider who also happens to be a member of Samaritan Ministries as a patient.
S2E141 Mike welcomes SEN. RICK SCOTT and KRYSTAL PARKER.
September 16, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBSen. Rick Scott makes his first visit to "Afternoons With Mike," discussing economic recovery and the need for supporting our law enforcement agencies. Also in this episode-a visit from Krystal Parker, the new president of the Central Florida Christian Chamber.
S2E140 JILL TAYLOR from the "Choose Life Radio Network" talks about the amazing value of LIFE.
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBJill Taylor has been a longtime supporter of pro-life causes, working with crisis pregnancy centers for the last 20 years. For the last year, she has hosted a radio show called "Choose Life" - on nearly 200 stations nationwide. Jill's program debuts on the Shepherd on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at noon.
S2E139 TRENT MURRAY, a Christian counselor, discusses depression, and parenting teens in the Covid age.
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBCentral Florida Christian Counselor Trent Murray shares his background, and how it shaped him into the counselor that he is today. He deals with two important topics in this episode: depression, and how to connect with your teens in the Covid age.
S2E138 Pastor BRIAN PIKALOW discusses the importance of mentoring in a believer's life.
September 10, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBBrian Pikalow (no, not "that" Brian!) is an associate pastor at the vibrant DISCOVERY CHURCH in Orlando. He discusses his heart for church planting, and how important the impact a mentoring relationship proved to be in own life.
S2E137 JASON & AMANDA SWEAT discuss the important role of foster parents.
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBRecently named "Foster Parents of the Year" by the FLORIDA COALITION FOR CHILDREN, Mike's guests are JASON & AMANDA SWEAT. Residents of High Springs, Florida, Jason and Amanda gained a burden for children caught in the system, with no adults available to care for them. They became foster parents, then developed a ministry for parents called "Unity Foster Ministries, Inc."
S2E136 Christian leader PETE ALWINSON talks about the importance of a DAWG (Daily Appointment with God).
September 08, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBRegular guest and men's ministry leader PETE ALWINSON shares with Mike Gilland why every person - especially every man - needs to have a DAILY APPOINTMENT WITH GOD. Whether one refers to that time as their "quiet time," "devotional time," etc, it is important to have an alone time with God and His Word.
S2E135 Pastor JEFF JAKES and worship director SCOTT ANDERSON share their experiences in church planting.
September 04, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 29.8 MBAn experienced pastor, Jeff Jakes is accompanied by his young worship director in describing their experiences in planting King's Chapel in the Longwood, FL area. Each gives their thoughts on topics that range from the need for more churches to be planted, to the impact that Covid-19 has had on their young church.
S2E134 Pastor and Radio Host ARIEL SANCHEZ shares experiences from living life in San Diego.
September 01, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBAdriel Sanchez is the co-host of CORE CHRISTIANITY, a show soon to air on the Shepherd. He is a pastor of a growing church in San Diego, and gives us a glimpse of what church life is like in California, the state that is often referred to as the one hit hardest with Covid-19 restrictions.
S2E133 MARK GOLDSTEIN discusses the biblical principles needed to survive 2020.
August 31, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBIt is always enjoyable to have Orlando business leader Mark Goldstein drop by the Shepherd Studios. Mark recently transitioned from being president of the Central Florida Christian Chamber to become the area director for Christian Leadership Concepts. Mark is an avid lover of God's Word...and at the time of this writing, has read the Bible through cover to cover 34 times!
S2E132 DAVE ZANOTTI from "The Public Square" discusses the political landscape from a biblical worldview.
August 28, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MBDave Zanotti has studied American policy issues for over 40 years. His organization, "American Policy Roundtable", produces a national radio show called "The Public Square" that airs on the Shepherd Radio. On today's show, he and Mike Gilland discuss the recent conventions and the way we as believers should evaluate elections - plus, an update and thoughts on Covid 19.
S2E131 Pastor DAVID SWANSON shares some frank, important thoughts on a Christian's view of racism.
August 27, 2020 20:15 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MBDavid Swanson is the Senior Pastor of Orlando's First Presbyterian Church in the downtown area. An occasional guest on Mike's show, David shares some heartfelt convictions about how believers should view the presence of racism in America - and particularly how to respond to young people who have deep feelings about social injustice.
S2E130 JOHN CROSSMAN shares what advice he would give to his younger self.
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 27.6 MBWell-known business leader John Crossman and Mike Gilland use the theme from a popular Christian song to discuss what advice John would give to a younger version of himself, at different stages of his life. Obviously, the benefit is for those listening - for John gives sage advice worth heeding.
S2E129 ALISON UNGARO, founder of CREATED GAINESVILLE, shares on their work to fight human trafficking.
August 20, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 30.5 MBCreated Gainesville is a ministry led by Alison Ungaro - its mission is to rescue young girls and women from the horrors of the sex trade industry. In the past couple of years, an awareness of human trafficking has both shocked and awakened our country. This horrific industry preys on girls as young as age 5, and enslaves them right here in our cities and towns.
S2E128 Longtime pastor JIM HENRY tells the amazing story of Orlando's First Baptist Church.
August 19, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.7 MBBeloved pastor Jim Henry led Orlando's First Baptist Church from its downtown location to its present huge campus on Orlando's southwest side off of I-4. With his leadership, this church grew to become one of the largest congregations in America. Jim was also privileged to lead the Southern Baptist Convention for two years. He exudes both warmth and faith in God as he shares some amazing stories from his life.
S2E127 PETE ALWINSON, leader of THE FORGE, discusses socialism and the Critical Race Theory.
August 18, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBPete Alwinson returns to discuss an important topic that affects every American - our country's political move to the progressive left and socialism. Pete, who leads a men's ministry called The Forge, encourages men to become aware and engaged as we lead our families through these times, guided by a biblical worldview.
S2E126 DAVID OUTING, pastor and chaplain, weighs in on a possible cause for Covid-19.
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.4 MBPastor David Outing owns "Corporate Care Partners, LLC", a unique outreach to the business world wherein David ministers as a counselor and chaplain. His title is CEO, but he has assigned new words to this well-known acronym - "Chief ENCOURAGEMENT Officer!" David spoke directly to two of today's biggest issues - the pandemic, and the racial unrest that is plaguing our nation.
S2E125 KEVIN BAIRD, director of Pastoral Ministries for FL Family Policy Council discusses how the Pro-Life cause impacted him.
August 16, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.5 MBLongtime pastor KEVIN BAIRD made the transition to being the Director of Pastoral Ministries for the Florida Family Policy Council, working alongside John Stemberger to equip pastors and congregations with the resources and knowledge to interface effectively with civil government. Kevin and Mike discuss a wide range of topics including the Pro-Life Movement, and its role in defining Kevin's future as a leader.
S2E124 NOAH WILBANKS, North FL FCA director, shares his vision for ministry to student athletes.
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 30 MBNoah Wilbanks' story is inspiring to anyone regardless of their interest in sports. He worked hard as a high schooler, harder than most, helping to make a living for his family while juggling school work. Through hard work and dedication, he realized his dream and received a college scholarship to play football. But it wasn't until after college that the biggest changes came into his life.
S2E123 JILL NASH shares her story of faith in Christ after a Jewish upbringing.
August 13, 2020 01:38 - 48 minutes - 27.5 MBJill Nash, owner of Advantage Media Promotions in Gainesville, is also area director of the well-known LEADERCAST event - this year, due to the changes brought about by Covid, Jill is launching an all-new twist on this event. Plus, she gives her personal testimony of becoming a believer even though she was raised in a Jewish home.
S2E122 Author and Publisher DAVID WELDAY discusses how parents can shape their family's story.
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.6 MBDavid Welday leads "HigherLife Publishing", and he has authored a book on how to shape your family's story. David and Mike Gilland talk about how we as Americans are coping with Covid 19, and its impact on small businesses.
S2E121 Attorney JOHN STEMBERGER gives an update on Covid mask restrictions, and much more.
August 07, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBOrlando attorney John Stemberger, a longtime friend of Mike's, makes a return visit, giving updates on the effort to repeal the mandatory mask ordinance and his role in the recent wedding of a well-known client; plus, John shares about happenings in the Florida Family Policy Council and Trail Life USA.
S2E120 Comedian JOHN MORGAN rose to notoriety from a "backside of the desert" place.
August 06, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBFor years, John Morgan thought his future would be that of a touring Christian Music artist. That dream faded, but by God's grace and an idea from his wife, a new career emerged - that of being a presidential impersonator. Today, John is considered one of premier impersonators in the entertainment industry, and he gives God all the glory.