Fortunately for us all, Dave Zanotti doesn't hold back or pull punches on what he believes in. He is a regular contributor on Mike's show, and in this episode, Mike and Dave discuss the short but significant speech by President Joe Biden, given from the steps of Freedom Hall in Philadelphia. And when you hear Dave's analysis, you too will be surprised - and concerned - after considering what he shared that night.

Unlike many college students who major in one field but work in another, Dorothy Logan has stayed pretty much true to her major. She is a professor at Palm Beach Atlantic, and she leads "Freedom Academy," an online school on which she teaches how to view our culture, informed from both history and also as a believer. Dorothy trusts God, but she is also a realist who believes that America's current political direction is not only wrong, but it is disastrous.

Returning to AWM, Neil Mammen, leader of the Values Advocacy Council, shares his heartfelt conviction that churches need to be more involved in politics and civic affairs than is currently being experienced. Candidate for Congress Carla Spaulding shares why she entered the fray of politics, and what she hopes to do to make a difference. Finally, a visit with Moran Rosenbilt, from Hope4Israel.

“It’s more than just mentoring.” "The Man in the Mirror is a well-known ministry to men - and it is “all in” on connecting men in meaningful intergenerational relationships. Jesus sent his disciples out with the expressed goal of making disciples. Brent Clemmer, President and CEO of Man in the Mirror, outlines this plan to train men with the goal of raising up 10,000 Spiritual Fathers.

Like so many before him, Paul Del Favero's upbringing was quite difficult. Following his crime-laden father, Paul became an early addict and was basically on his own from age 14, having dropped out of school in 6th grade. Arrested on several property crimes, Paul was sentenced to 25 years in Florida State Prison, and he served 18 years of that sentence. But it is what happened to Paul while he was incarcerated that changed his life.

Some would describe the ever industrious Dr. Alveda King as a force of nature, as she one of the most well-informed, well-read, and most watched individuals in our nation. She is the niece of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and is herself a spokesperson for diversity and Civil Rights. She is a contributor on Fox News, and has her own TV show. Also, a visit with Phil Courson from Abundant Grace in Gainesville on their big anniversary. Finally, a visit with Walter Hoye, president of Issues4Life Foundation.

They met while in college, got married, then moved to Michigan. It was while they were there that a neighbor's offer to shovel snow off their sidewalk led to an invitation to his church, and from there, a relationship with God. Fresh in his relationship with Jesus, they moved to Orlando during the pandemic, and saw the provision of God in their business (Stratus Business Solutions), even with all the obstacles brought on by Covid. They share this amazing story today.

It is truly every parent's nightmare - Scott Schara and his wife lost their 18 year old daughter Grace, who had Downs Syndrome and was hospitalized with Covid. The family feels that the treatment she received at that hospital contributed to her death. His story is a must listen for all parents. Andi Buerger, from "Voices Against Trafficking, makes her second appearance on AWM. Finally, and update on anti-Semitism, and America's current status in our relationship with Israel - all from Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum.

With the recent overturning of Roe, the left is aggressively seeking to continue their efforts to have abortion on-demand, and according to Daniel Tomlinson, the upcoming election couldn't be more important. Daniel is with CompassCare Pregnancy Services in New York, and he has a concern that is of must-listen status. Also, Stephanie Davis found a new direction after a serious accident suffered by her young son, and she shares the story in this episode.

Some people are born with an innate ability to lead, but Del Wright believes that everyone can grow and mature in their leadership, and he loves to help them do just that. As an FCA Regional Director and VP of Field Ministry, he spent 27 years developing and honing his skills in leadership, management, fundraising and people skills. Now, he is paired with John Maxwell's world renown leadership team, and he shares on leadership with Mike in this episode.