The Mike Gilland Show

An 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.

Adriel 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.

It 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!

Dave 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.

David 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.

Well-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.

Created 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.

Beloved 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.

Pete 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.

Pastor 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.