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Welcome to The Shepherd Newsletter for August 2026
Info on recent episodes on "The Mike Gilland Show" and "The Shepherd at Work."
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for Central and North Central Florida
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IN THIS EMAIL:
Dave Zanotti, host of “The Public Square” and president of the American Policy Roundtable, returns to Mike’s show - discussing the recent July 4th celebration and the “America 250” anniversary.
Jamie and Tawni Lambert, owners of Royal Kingdom Realty in Clermont, FL, both share their testimony for Christ, and of the journey that led them from Colorado to Central Florida.
Barry Draper, another frequent guest on Mike’s show, talks about the AI craze and its impact on music.
In the same episode with Barry, Central Florida Christian leader George Cope shares on CityServeX, a new non-profit that he is leading.
Plus, Krystal Parker, host of “The Shepherd at Work”, talks to Jim Schneider on “trading security for significance…and also with Natasha Hemmingway, who shares on “when success isn’t enough.”

Mike’s show has been ranked in America’s Top 30 Christian Worldview Podcasts! Each week, he brings a rich variety of guests to his air show, heard on air on Saturdays at 1:05 PM ET.
Take a moment to browse through and some of Mike’s recent guests.
Dave Zanotti, author, historian, and president of the American Policy Roundtable, talks about America’s 250th Anniversary. ![]() Mike with Dave Zanotti Dave Zanotti has a very recognizable voice for Shepherd listeners. He is the host of “The Public Square”, heard daily on all of our stations. Dave is a policy expert and historian with over 45 years of experience in American policy. His show is both educational and entertaining, and his wisdom is a blessing to us all. Also included in this episode - a special song recorded by music artist Dennis Parker. ![]() Barry Draper has found a new and very effective tool in his music making - he is using AI in some very innovative ways, for business and for fun. Barry Draper has been to our studio numerous times, sharing about his work in insurance and business as well as the field of fine arts, including acting and musical performance. Barry himself is a fine singer, but the new and very popular buzz word these days is “AI” - and Barry has been experimenting with this form of tech that has everyone’s attention. | Owners of Royal Kingdom Realty, Jamie and Tawni Lambert share their story and move to Central Florida. ![]() Jamie and Tawni Lambert Jamie Lambert is a former atheist, but his life has gone through a radical change when Jesus saved him. Jamie and Tawni both came to believe in the Gospel of Christ, and their lives reflect this passion. ![]() Longtime Central Florida pastor and Christian Leader George Cope on a new and exciting venture. George Cope is an experienced pastor, former college president, leader of Vision Orlando, and now, the leader of CityServeX. George shares the mission and vision of this new non-profit organization, and the ways that it is already making a difference in Central Florida. George’s interview comes just after the 34 minute mark, following Barry Draper. |

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. 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.
Jim Schneider: Trading Security for Significance. Jim Schneider had everything most entrepreneurs dream about - part ownership in a thriving insurance company, financial security, and the ability to provide comfortably for his family. Then…God asked him to leave it all. No guarantees. No roadmap, just a calling that required complete trust. | Natasha Hemmingway: When Success Isn’t Enough. ![]() For more than 16 years, Natasha Hemmingway climbed the corporate ladder as a successful Fortune 500 sales leader. She was achieving everything she had worked for - until… The heartbreaking loss of her newborn son, followed years later by earning a long-awaited promotion only to be laid off, forced her to ask a question: “Who am I when my title is gone?” |
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