The Mike Gilland Show

James Harden is a minister who is president of CompassCare Women's Services in Buffalo. Their center was destroyed by a firebombing attack by "Jane's Revenge," a radical activist group affiliated with ANTIFA. Jim updates us on the latest on this situation and the lack of follow through by the DOJ. Also, a first time visit with Melissa Ortiz, an advocate for those with disabilities. Melissa herself was born with a disability and was never expected to live long - but she is going strong, and she shares her story.

On the global scale, Youth For Christ has been around since the WWII days, and has long been known for its effective outreaches. Eric Holm himself took part as a youngster, and went on to be part of this ministry in Polk County. In this episode, Eric tells the story of a young man who was reached with the Gospel by YFC, and his story is amazing. You will be inspired at this man's testimony to the life-changing power of Jesus.

For many years, Jim Gilbert was a fixture in the growing worship movement, traveling with a popular music ministry alongside such notable leaders as Terry Law, and Don Moen. Jim led worship on one of the beloved Integrity Music's series called "Hosanna Music". He wrote the life story for Law, who passed away in 2020. Recently, the Lord put a desire in Jim to help the refugees who are in Ukraine - and his efforts far exceeded anyone's expectations.

Brittany Parks has served for years in some high profile positions, having worked for Sen. Marco Rubio and as a coordinator for the Florida team for President Trump. Both her connections and involvement in Central Florida are vast, and she continues to serve several non-profit organizations as well. Today, she is discussing her article that has been published in the Washington, DC area, dealing with the newly realized importance of our American governors.

His career has been long and successful, both as a broadcaster and as an executive in the national arm of Christian media - the "NRB" (National Religious Broadcasters), where he has served both on the board and as the general Chairman for 3 years. He began in radio 55 years ago. Now, he leads MEDIAlliance, a ministry that links Christian broadcasters in the US with those around the world, who desire to reach their communities for Christ through radio.

It happened once before on the campus of Asbury University - in 1970, what was called a revival broke out on this theological seminary. It happened again on February 8, and for almost 2 weeks, there were non-stop prayer meetings at the school. Darrell Biram is a pastor from nearby Shelbyville, KY. Bill Elliff is from Arkansas, and both traveled to Wilmore to experience this outbreak. Darrell is Mike's brother-in-law, and Bill Elliff pastors in North Little Rock.

Danny Jones has been like a brother to Mike since 1975. When Mike and Cindy moved to Florida in 1985, Mike and Danny worked side by side for 17 years before Mike joined a church plant in Gainesville in 2002. Danny is the pastor emeritus now at Metro Life Church, and on the board of "Grace Partnership", an association of churches related for fellowship and mission. GP's 2023 conference is coming soon, and Danny shares on this exciting event in this edition of AWM.

Mike Hambrick spent years in the radio/TV circuit, including multiple years as a major market TV news anchor. His time early on in Memphis taught him invaluable lessons, and provided intrigue that is still an issue in our culture today - the murder of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Mike ties together some unexplained mysteries surrounding that era-and today. Alex McFarland returns in Segment 2 - with updates on his travels and ministry. Also, TV host Maureen Anderson's first visit in this episode.

Pastor Troy Schmidt's life has been on a consistent path, one that turned out differently than he might have imagined in the beginning. But God opened doors for him, and now he is part of a thriving church in the west side of Orlando - at Family Church (known originally as First Baptist Windermere). The leadership of this church has grown significantly, and now several campuses work together to bring the Gospel. Troy shares about the upcoming "10 ComMANdments" seminar for men.

It has been the talk of everyone for over a week now...these balloons...what are they, from where did they originate, and are we safe? Most feel that we aren't getting all the answers we need. On today's program, retired Air Force Col. Brian Searcy shares from both his vast military experience, and also from his organization (The Paratus Group) that specializes in situational awareness. Also in this episode, Bob Shettler shares the news of the return of the Veritas Forum to Gainesville's Reitz Union.