Back for the second part of their discussion on things learned from 2024, including items such as the spike in sales of Bibles, a new openness to faith by Gen Z, and other items, Pastor Andy Searles from Church Together in Casselberry offers a pastoral view to important issues of the day.

Andy Searles would be among the group of pastors in Central Florida who is most involved in their community beyond the church walls. As a chaplain for Orlando's soccer team, and also for the Casselberry Police Department, Andy is in touch with the lives of Central Florida residents. He and Mike discuss the Top 10 theological trends from 2024 in this, the first of two consecutive episodes.

Speaking from an incredibly informed position, Alex McFarland is regarded internationally as a leading apologist, author, campus speaker and minister. He travels the globe, sharing the Gospel, and adding his thoughts on apologetics to liberal college campuses. He gives an outlook toward our days ahead on this, his first visit to AWM in the new year.

Helping other women to succeed in their businesses - that is top of mind for Heather Rosson, an author, speaker, and President of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs. Heather's energy and can-do attitude is quite apparent in her talk with Mike in this episode.

Recognized as a Central Florida expert in parenting and today's youth, Connie Albers is regularly featured on Fox 35 in Orlando. She returns to AWM to discuss the fact that much has already happened in this brand new year. She talks about the distinctives of Gen Z, and our culture's need for hope.

Solo Parent is an organization that was formed by a single dad who lacked the available resources to help him as a parent who was on his own. This concept grew into a non-profit organization now reaching across the nation. In today's episode, you will meet Elizabeth Cole, now the Vice President of Solo Parent. She shares her own journey and how Solo Parent helps single moms and dads.

Rob Maaddi knows football like few others in the country. A professional writer for the AP, Rob knows the teams, the players and the game. He is also a strong believer, and features fellow Christians who are players on his weekly radio show, "Faith on the Field." Plus, a visit with business coach and inspirational speaker Pete Folch.

As the Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council, David Closson has put a great deal of time and study into current events as viewed through a biblical perspective. He has a new book about to be released, and he shares some thoughts in episode on America's political state. Jacquelyn Lynn joins Mike in the third segment to discuss her new book, the Christian Business Almanac.

Bethany Marinelli has had enough struggles with her own mental health to do nothing, so she reached deep within to write her story, sharing the hope that she found for herself. First through her blog, and soon to come in book form, her words are informed by experience coupled with hope.

Dr. Stella Immanuel is from Houston, but her reach and effectiveness extends far from Texas. She has been a strong voice against the forced vaccination from the beginning of the pandemic, and she is more convinced than ever that Americans have to take their health into their own hands by beefing up their own immunities. Attorney Paul Kamenar weighs in on the latest legal developments surrounding our President-Elect.