The Mike Gilland Show

SPONSORED BY PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, ORLANDO. The final episode of our series aimed at increasing awareness on the serious opioid epidemic that America is facing today. In this program, Mike is joined by colleagues JC Derrick (mainstreetdailynews.com) and also Brittany Parks, the Shepherd Director of Development. They have six guests on the program: Admiral Dean Lee, retired admiral of the US Coast Guard; Jackie Siegel, founder of Victoria's Hope; Daniel O'Leary and Ryan Buck, both from Teen Challenge; Father Charles Brown; Andre Bailey, from Project Opioid, and Pastor Walt Colace.

SPONSORED BY PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, ORLANDO. Mike has two guests - GLEN CASEL, CEO of Embrace Families, and also JOY CHUBA from the Children's Advocacy Center of Osceola County. Glen and Joy bring their expertise on this important issue, and the steps being made to protect children from harm. There are many support systems available to help these kids who are in need of a loving and safe advocate.

SPONSORED BY PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, ORLANDO. She owns her own consulting and marketing firm. She is a dynamic singer. She is black, and she's concerned about the current state of our nation with regards to racial tensions. She is bold too, and her opinions should be considered. Her name is QUISHA KING, and she is a resident of Jacksonville. She brings some powerful thoughts to Afternoons With Mike in this episode.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY-ORLANDO. Two words are often tied together, and they are "arts" and "creative". Hal Fickett possesses a creative and artistic perspective to just about everything he touches. He was a New York Shakespearean actor that found his heart in Central Florida. His love for marketing is evident in two of his websites: his business GridPlay Designs, and the Central Florida Non-Profit website that he established. Hal tells his story in this episode.

Brought to you by PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY-ORLANDO. Seminole County is having their first prayer breakfast in two years, and a year's hiatus caused by COVID 19.  Chair Michelle Smith, and committee member Alan Youngblood are on this episode, not only with details about the upcoming event to be held on April 30th, but also to share their personal testimonies with Mike's listeners. This event will feature Coach LOU HOLTZ as the guest speaker.

This is part 3 of The Shepherd's series on the epidemic of opioid abuse. In Florida alone, latest statistics show that 19 people die of an opioid overdose...EVERY DAY. Literally, the next generation is being greatly affected by this crisis, but there are bits of good news to be found in the numbers. We will hear from Seminole County Sheriff DENNIS LEMMA, who is a state leader in fighting this problem; JOE CORDOVANO has helped thousands of addicts in Central Florida through his organization FRESH START MINISTRIES; and finally, an emergency room doctor from Tampa-DR. JASON WILSON-shares from his personal experience in treating those addicted.

Don't let her youth fool you...Carolina has more experience in education, global travel and business savvy that you would naturally think. She graduated from college at age 19, and immediately pursued further studies with a two year stint as a resident of Russia. She is fluent in several languages, and loves her work with Central Christian University University in Orlando, an organization that was founded by her father.

Author and speaker WHITNEY HENNEMAN shares her story of heartbreak and jubilation on today's show. Author of "BARREN CRY", Whitney has experienced firsthand the difficulties in longing for a child. Her story is inspiring, as is her desire to help others who face a similar situation.

Bob Shettler served as a pastor in several cities, most recently Gainesville, FL - where, in August of 2019, he retired as the senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church. Bob is a true leader, and he has proven to be one who is able to train and raise up leaders around him. He had a vision for a new organization that is now flying high - the Florida Leadership Center. Just months into existence, it is already making a difference, hosting two major teaching events with well-known speakers. Bob shares the story with Mike Gilland.

He came to Central Florida by way of a journey that began in a small Maryland community. Pastor Andrew Krop was greatly impacted in his youth by his parents, who shared a deep love for the Gospel of Jesus. His is a refreshing story - one that shows how a young man can thrive in a family that consistently emphasized Christian values. This humble young leader is now the senior pastor of a church in Oxford, FL - home of "The Villages," and his church's service is heard weekly on the Shepherd radio in Ocala.