
Afternoons With Mike PODCAST
Welcome to the podcast page for "Afternoons With Mike". Mike's show airs originally on radio over "The Shepherd Radio Network," a division of Marc Radio Group. Our guiding purpose behind all of our interviews and commentary is to bring glory to God and encouragement to our listeners as we embrace our daily lives as believers, discussing and interpreting local and national events through the lens of a Biblical Worldview. Welcome to the podcast page for "Afternoons With Mike". Mike's show airs originally on radio over "The Shepherd Radio Network," a division of Marc Radio Group. Our guiding purpose behind all of our interviews and commentary is to bring glory to God and encouragement to our listeners as we embrace our daily lives as believers, discussing and interpreting local and national events through the lens of a Biblical Worldview.
Show episodes

His Hat is in the Ring: Chris Messina on Why He is Running, also Judy Isaacson Elias's Israel Dilemma. (S1E02)
It is a long time away...but election cycles take a while to process, and Chris Messina is ready for the marathon run. Having run in the past, Chris understands the risks and welcomes them as he is being guided with a vision and purpose in his bid to become Orange County Mayor in 2026. Judy Isaacson Elias, founder of "

The Now Weekly Show Welcomes Debbie Wuthnow, Pastor Russ Beacham, and digital pro Dustin Berg. (S1E01)
Originating in 2019, Mike Gilland has hosted a daily show - but today's program marks its transition to a weekly radio show/podcast, airing at 1:05 PM on Saturdays on The Shepherd Radio Network. On today's episode: iVoterGuide President Debbie Wuthnow on where we stand going forward. Pastor Russ Beacham makes his first

Protecting our Religious Freedoms: Mike talks with Mat Staver of the Liberty Counsel, plus talks with Zak Shellabarger, Fred Pry, and Sean Teis. (S7E035)
He is heard daily on The Shepherd on "Freedom's Call." Mat Staver leads The Liberty Counsel, a law firm devoted to protecting our nation's religious freedom and liberties. Mike sits down with Mat at the NRB to discuss the current climate in the US - plus interviews with Pray.com's Zak Shellabarger, Fred Pry (Child Evan

Screened at the NRB: "UFOs and God" director and writer Wes and Amanda Llewellyn, Plus Judy Isaacson Elias, and John Ensor. (S7E034)
It might strike the average believer as a different title, but "UFOs and God" is a documentary coming to a screen near you. Director and screenwriters Wes and Amanda Llewellyn tell the background and setup to this new film, part of which was screened at the NRB. Plus, interviews with Judy Isaacson Elias, founder of "He

Igniting the Airwaves: Barry Maguiar is on Fire, Plus EJ Kimball and Brent Vawter. (S7E033)
You simply can't be around Barry Maguiar without being affected by his positive and loving personality. He became a successful businessman with his famous car wax...but his passion is the Gospel of Jesus. Plus, NRB interviews with EJ Kimball, a leader with CAM - Combat Antisemitism Movement, and also Brent Vawter from

NRB 2025: A Giant in Voiceovers...Max McLean visits with Mike, plus Dr. Ingrid Skop and Lindsay Swindle. (S7E032)
Recorded in Dallas at the NRB, Mike welcomes Max McLean, one of the nation's leading voice actors. Max's voice has been on five versions of the Bible, plus as a touring one-man show based on the life of C.S. Lewis. Also, a visit with Dr. Ingrid Skop with the Charlotte Lozier Institute, and Lindsay Swindle from Project