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Info on recent episodes on "The Mike Gilland Show" and "The Shepherd at Work."

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Mike Gilland
July 10, 2026

The Shepherd Christian Teaching & Talk Email Bannerr

Christian Teach/Talk Radio
for Central and North Central Florida

It’s Not Just Talk, It’s Life-Changing!

IN THIS EMAIL:

  • Mike welcomes Alicia Farrant, board member on the Orange County School Board, and a candidate for School Board Chair. Also in this episode, Dr. Richard Pratt from Third Millennium Ministries.

  • Christian Music Historian Ron Maxwell on the importance of preserving our musical history.

  • Education expert Erika Donalds (wife of gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds) on Charter Schools, and the state of our current educational system. Plus, Pastor Andy Searles on the FIFA World Cup.

  • Former Fox 35 Morning Anchor Ryan Elijah visits Mike, and explains his pivot out of broadcasting.

 

Each week, Mike brings a rich variety of guests to his air show, which in turn becomes a podcast that is available on all of the usual outlets.

Take a moment to browse through and some of Mike’s recent guests.

Orange County School Board Member Alicia Farrant on her candidacy for School Board Chair.

Alicia Farrant was elected to the Orange County School Board in 2022, representing a strong conservative voice that represented the parents in Central Florida, and their students in our public schools. Now she is running in the Aug. 18 primary for School Board Chair. She shares her values and vision in this episode.

Education leader Erika Donalds on her Foundation, and her husband Byron’s race for governor.

She is considered a champion and innovator in Florida education, leading her own foundation and sparking growth in Charter Schools. As the wife of Congressman Byron Donalds, Erika Donalds is now experiencing the high profile race of Byron’s quest to succeed Ron DeSantis as Florida’s governor.

Longtime broadcaster Ron Maxwell shares his passion for radio, music preservation, and Citrus County.

Ron Maxwell can walk out his front door, and see the WRZN towers in the distance (WRZN is the Shepherd Radio station in the Hernando/Ocala area). He brings a wealth of Christian Music knowledge and experience to us all, as he and Mike talk about his current work in Internet Radio and music preservation.

A familiar morning face to Fox 35 viewers - now Ryan Elijah has set his sights on the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ryan Elijah is best known for his years as morning anchor on Fox 35 in Orlando. He resigned his post to take on a new challenge - that of a public servant as a congressman. He talks about his vision and the upcoming Primary Election on August 18.

New Episodes of The Shepherd At Work with host, Krystal Parker

She “used to worship her work, now she uses her work as worship.” Krystal Parker, President of the U.S. Christian Chamber of Commerce, is making a difference around the nation as her organization enjoys explosive growth. Her April event - the 2026 BUSINESS EXPO AND GLOBAL CONFERENCE was a great success, and now Krystal continues to bring high powered movers and shakers for the Lord each and every week to The Shepherd at Work podcast.

Here are a couple of her recent episodes.

Cut the Ropes! Captain James Evanow on Faith, Storms, and Leading Under Pressure.

In this powerful episode, Krystal Parker sits down with Captain James Evanow, fourth-generation sea captain, leadership expert, author, and creator of Strategic Navigation™, for a conversation about storms, faith, resilience, and what it means to stay steady when everything around you is shaking.

Divine Connections - Kraig & Desiree Bougher on Igniting the Marketplace for the Kingdom.

The fuse has been lit. Now it's time to ignite the marketplace. Krystal sits down with Kraig and Desiree Bougher, two Spirit-filled marketplace leaders on a mission to make the marketplace the miracle place.
And after this conversation, you'll understand why so many leaders are rallying around the movement they are building.

Nathan Weaver

Be sure to listen to “KINGDOM’S WEALTH AND WISDOM” - a daily 5-minute show airing at 4:00 PM on weekdays. Nathan Weaver discusses timely issues of money, taxes, retirement, and much more…all from the perspective of a Biblical Worldview.

Do you know someone who would make a good guest on The Shepherd at Work or The Mike Gilland Show?

Let us know! Email Mike at [email protected]