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Winshape Camps were the vision of the founders of Chick-fil-a, who wanted to help shape the lives of young people and introduce them to the Gospel. This June, residents in Central Florida can send their young people to this summer camp at Metro Life Church in Casselberry. An all-day camp, there is fun for everyone at Winshape. TruthQuest Director Heather Mellichamp and her assistant Leigh Ann Needham share the details.

Having just completed the big 2024 Business Expo sponsored by the U.S. Christian Chamber, Joy Dawson shares the next calendar item - coming up on Thursday, May 2 - the National Day of Prayer will be observed by local leaders in front of the Orlando City Hall at 7:30 AM - and Joy shares about an amazing proclamation concerning prayer will follow. Also, music legend Thurlow Spurr calls in from the road with big news happening in his ministry.

Alex McFarland is a trained theologian, an apologist, author and speaker. He has addressed more than 200 American universities and colleges, and has spoken in more that 2000 churches around the world. His insights into the fabric of our American Culture evident today is insightful and helpful to us all. Today's call from Alex happened when he was in Colorado, speaking at a college.

It has grown significantly each year, and this year's Business Expo, sponsored by the U.S. Christian Chamber, will present numerous top-flight keynote speakers, breakout sessions and TED-style talks. Eric Floyd has been a program director, working behind the scenes to make this year's event a great success. He visits with Mike to share the details.

He is a broadcaster, an author, and the Chief Revenue Officer for MARC Media, the parent company that owns the Shepherd. But to Mike, Scott Miller is also a friend and co-worker in our goal to reach Central Florida with the strong Gospel message that is The Shepherd. Scott authored "Media Matters," an outstanding book that is the result of his career in the business, which includes radio and satellite-based broadcasting.

Jeff King's life and career led him to an unexpected ministry - serving the world's persecuted for Christ and drawing attention to their plight through ICC-International Christian Concern. He has written a new devotional titled "WHISPER: LESSONS OF RENEWAL WHISPERED FROM THE PRISONS OF THE PERSECUTED CHURCH." Also in this episode, a visit with NRB President Troy Miller and their pro-life stand.