Mark Rickman leads the efforts for FCA in the Central Florida region. In this role, he is able to observe firsthand the difference that a young person with faith can make on his team and school. Mark played college basketball, but in his sophomore year of college, he became an assistant varsity basketball coach at his own high school. That love for sports and coaching grew, and today he is able to work for the Lord in this most unique ministry.

Jay Zembower was blessed with a solid family business background in Central Florida. But the call for civic duty weighed heavily on him. During the campaign, his wife was diagnosed with a terminal illness. She insisted that he stay in the race, which he did. She passed 3 months later, but Jay won the election. Jay is determined to lead through the challenges of public office while being guided by his heart and conscience.

Pastor Andy Searles is a busy man...he leads "Church Together" in Casselberry, serves on the board for The Better Man Event, and also as a chaplain for the Orlando City, the professional soccer team. He outlines the big annual event that is coming up Saturday night, originating from First Baptist Orlando, and features Denzel Washington, TobyMac, Pastor AR Bernard, race car driver Michael McDowell, and internationally known soccer star Kaka. In addition, Andy serves up some great pastoral insight on some of today's big issues.

Alex Newman had an unusual childhood, growing up overseas, and living most of his young life in other countries. He wasn't raised in a Christian home, but while studying globalism at the University of Florida, he became terrified at the condition of our world. It was then that he added the Bible to his studies, and not only found that it contained the answer to the fears he had uncovered, he found a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as well. And that rocked his world.

We all remember where we were when we first heard the news of a terrorist attack on the World Trade towers in NYC, as well as in the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania. Mike talks with a couple of people who had up close experiences during that awful day...Angel Serrano, and Regina Bereswill. Also, Mike talks with business owner John Beacham about his work to enhance the sense of community in Eatonville. Finally, former RNC official Mike Mears now has his own consulting firm, and a strong message to Americans.

Harrison Floyd grew up knowing that his destiny would be in the military. A product of an Army Dad and Mom, Harrison and his brother became the first marines in a truly military family. He also led the way to fight the war of identity and progressive politics, and was the former president of the Black Conservative Federation. Heather Case spent 15 years in the finance industry before answering to an inner call to become involved in rescuing vulnerable women and children. She founded "One Purse" and is making a difference.

Mark Minck was a successful Gainesville business man whose life was turned upside down in a single morning. During a pro-life meeting, Mark sensed an undeniable call of God to go into action, and fight for the lives of the preborn. He is the state chairman of the Human Life Protection Amendment, which is a simple sentence proposal to Florida's constitution. With it, human life - from the womb, to the elderly patients, life would be protected on the basis of a heartbeat. Mark shares this compelling effort in this show.

Jim Scudder Jr. longed to be a pilot - but chose instead to enter the ministry, ultimately taking the reins of the church founded by his father. Today, that church in the Chicago area is flourishing under Jim's leadership, as is the radio ministry InGrace, also under his leadership. Jim talks about a special show themed on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attack on our nation.

Freddy Clayton is simply one of those people that everyone seems to love. His winsome personality, his ever-present smile, and his heart for his community led him to leave a career in law to become the president and CEO of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, which provides hope, shelter, and food to the homeless. Freddy shares from the heart in this episode of Afternoons With Mike.

Gary Wilson is an Orlando attorney who has a heart for the local church. As an elder at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, he is active in the community. He shares his thoughts on the state of our colleges and universities, many of which are completely liberal in practice. He also weighs in on the gender debate, and the serious issues facing our American culture.