The Mike Gilland Show

She was only 6 when the first real battle with adversity began, the divorce of her parents. Tanya Wilson followed her Mom, (a nurse) to America. Tanya found herself with a college scholarship, and then a successful career. But her brushes with adversity came back around in the birth of her preemie daughter, born at 28 weeks. Then, a serious cancer scare a year later. In each and all of these, God brought her through, and she details them in her book, "The Mango-Licious Life".

We live in a divided culture, and it is easy to see our current state and feel depressed. But to Dorothy Logan, a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University as well at an online school, these are exciting times. Her faith in Christ is at the center of her hope, and she truly believes that He is sovereign over all - including this country and in spite of the fact that we've deviated far away from the vision of our founding fathers. Buckle you seat belts...you're in for a ride!

Jim Subers played football in an exciting and growing season for the University of Florida, being coached by a couple of football legends in the process, including Steve Spurrier, the offensive coach. His time at Florida was made even better with the fact that he met his wife while there. His path in ministry has been rich, including 5 years in Japan, working with troubled teens, and now leading an important Central Florida organization that works to bridge together churches, governments and businesses.

It was on a late night in Chicago when Elizabeth Ameling's life was changed forever. On a field trip with her daughters and other young girls, they happened to see a young woman on the street, standing near a shady individual. This turned out to be the first of several chance sightings of this girl, who they realized was trapped in sex slavery. They took the bold step and rescued this girl. She was the start of an unexpected calling on Elizabeth's life. Elizabeth tells the story in this episode.

Their marriage looked perfect...from the outside. But deep within, there was a darkness that ultimately became apparent. Phil and Priscilla Fretwell's marriage survived by the grace and mercy of God, and through the wise and patient counsel of friends and leaders. Today, they are thriving, and not wasting their experiences by being silent. They've written a new book - and they are passionate to help other couples find the freedom that is now theirs.

Caleb Wampler is an unusual man, for most of us could not imagine ourselves speaking to a crowd of upwards to 100,000 people - in one setting. Yet, that is happening to his ministry. He just returned from a multi-national trip that included Pakistan, where he encountered more than a little resistance from the enemy of our souls. Yet, God proved once again to be greater than the enemy, and Caleb gives Him the glory for all that happened - and is currently happening in his life and ministry.

Marina Hofman and her husband longed for a child, but a serious car accident caused a serious head injury and other problems as well. For a while, they weren't sure that motherhood would be possible, but God's grace was evident, and they have a beautiful daughter. She shares her story in today's Mother Day-themed section of the show. Also, a visit with Nina May, a celebrated film maker and documentary producer on the cultures push to the left, and what is behind some of the talk for reparations.

He hit more than a few speed bumps in his own personal life, but by God's grace, he made it through. Now Steven Billings is seeking to help fathers and sons in a season of their lives that he needed help in himself. He has organized a retreat coming up at the end of May in Pierson, FL. Also, Vicky Mathews leads the ever-growing "Choices Women's Clinic" in Orlando, now beginning work on their third location. A major fundraiser happens tomorrow, known as "The Walk For Life," and Vicky shares on how it is going.

Multi-talented is one way to describe Deejay Whiting, the lead student pastor at Rush Creek Church in the Dallas area. He not only leads as a pastor, he is a primary worship leader for the church and plays multiple instruments. But then there is another passion, and that is mission work that led him to lead efforts that are making a difference in Africa. You will be inspired by this young leader's heart and vision for the Lord.

She believes that sharing openly about her health scare with epilepsy, and the reality of a failed marriage can help others who are struggling in their own lives. On today's show, Aimee Lloyd give an up-close description to her struggles, and how by God's grace she overcame them. She also shares on how her business was launched immediately prior to the pandemic lockdown. Aimee's life is a true living example of God's grace and love shown toward His own.