The Mike Douglass Show: Recent Episodes
Rev Michael Douglass
Current rational and reasonable commentary, analysis, and conversations about the issues of the day that affect us locally, and how YOU are doing through it all! Michael Douglass, President/CEO of Advancing Vibrant Communities (Modesto), community pastor, and member of the leadership team of Mission Greater Modesto) is your Host!
The Mike Douglass Show, Wednesday 09/22/2021 The Dennis Whitman Story: From marijuana to LSD from murder of a brother; to helping addicts pursue new, productive lives.
The Mike Douglass Show, Thursday 06/10/2021: Guest Sandi Hiatt Bethany Christian Services
The Mike Douglass Show, Friday 05/14/21 with retired Modesto Police Chief Chief Galen Carroll
The Mike Douglass Show, Tuesday 05/04/2021 Vito Chiesa Guest, Chairman Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors
The Mike Douglass Show, Wed 04/28/21 w/Congressman Josh Harder; Modesto Mayor Sue Zwahlen
The Mike Douglass Show 01/19/2021 Guest: Rev. Dr. Darius Crosby "Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
Increasing abuse of Acts 2:45; and today’s update on tightening California COVID-19 restrictions: Into the Night with Pastor Mike, Live at 10 pm tonight (Thursday), December 3rd
Pastor Mike opens the phones tonight at 5 pm at (657) 383-1479 for your reactions to the new State mandated 10pm - 5 am curfews for Purple Tier Counties beginning Saturday the 21st at 10 pm through 5 am December 21st.
Live Tonight (Thursday) 10:05 pm Pacific (new time): Phones and email open...how are YOU doing? Brief look at how mail-in balloting is working; and non-partisan look at local elections...any surprises you see? Email: pastormikonlife@gmail.com LIVE PHONES announced throughout program!
Debates, Debacles, and Divisiveness: Seeking Plumblines of Sanity. Pastor Mike explores roadmaps to rational thought and "common grace" amidst a growing culture of chaos.
Report from Washington DC: The Return, and Franklin Graham 2020 Prayer Walk. Dennis Fuqua was there for both events, and shares his impressions, and the significant "take-aways" from both prayer events, held the weekend of September 26-27 in Washington, D.C. Fuqua is the Director of International Renewal Ministries, and is a frequent facilitator of the Greater Modesto Prayer Summits.
In Pursuit of Accuracy: TheNature of Shame and Guilt, and Seeing Things Clearly! Dr. Jim Henman joins us in an amazing journey through the process of seeing ourselves and our world with accuracy, by defining the nature of Guilt and Shame, and how understanding the difference can change lives for good as we seek the voice of God in the cacophony of our culture!
Crystal "Clear" Persuasion? Or Clever Manipulation? In this election season, and times of violence, Pastor Mike sits down with us to discern the differences between legitimate persuasion, and agenda-driven manipulation.!
Walking My Talk: "WAIT...I Have Questions!" Dissecting the Mail-In Ballot Issues! Pastor Mike "walks his talk" out LIVE tonight, by separating out Facts, Thoughts about Facts/Opinions, and Emotions...the process he constantly recommends to arrive at well-informed, non-filtered decisions, if not truths. He starts the process tonight by asking questions...
History, Humility, and Hiccups...how to change the world one genuine relationship at a time.
The Behind the Scenes Story of AVC and Pastor Mike Douglass...personal reflections and the history of Advancing Vibrant Communities.
Dr. Michael Wright, well-known counselor, psychologist, and pastor, provides incredible nuggets of wisdom on how we can survive (and help others survive) the COVID-19 journey!
Other Voices: Serving with Humility; Not About Us! Deep lessons to be learned about serving others with clips from Bishop Shirley Stanfill; the Spiritual War the Media Ignores; and a nuggets of wisdom from Ed Stetzer's book, Christians in the Age of Outrage.
Interview with Jim Morgan of Meet the Need: Should the Church Return to "Normal" in the wake of COVID-19? Was the church healthy before COVID-19? Thought providing interview about the church in America, and if God is doing a new thing...and "do (we) not perceive it?" (Isaiah 43:19)
Histories Untaught? and Should the Church Return to "Normal?" Pastor Mike shares the perspectives of a young voice, Coleman Hughes on history untaught; and we look at Jim Morgan's thoughts on whether churches ought to be trying to "return to normal" in the COVID-19 journey.
Justice: Social Justice? God's Justice? Another Voice to be Heard... Pastor Mike explores the nature of Social Justice and God's Justice through another voice to be heard...
Voices of Resilience amid Voices of Rebellion: Pastor Mike explores quiet alternative voices advocating for hope and a future for the oppressed, amid the louder voices of rebellion and destruction.
"No Justice, No Peace?" Who's Justice?...Who's Peace? Searching for God's Voice in the chaos and cacophony, andamid the anarchy and violence. Pastor Mike compares clever deceptions with the voice of God...comparing the counterfeits with the original, leaving you to decide for yourself, whom you will serve...
Searching for God's Voice in the Chaos, Part 2: Conversations and Letters. Pastor Mike shares highlights of conversations with fellow pastors who are black, and letters recently published, searching for God's voice in the midst of the chaos. Email: pastormike209@gmail.com Livecall-in (657) 383-1479. Tonight at 11 pm Pacific (Thursday, June 11)
Pastor Mike speaks from the heart in a search for God's voice in the midst of the battle, through the letters, the manifestos, the outrage, the anger, and the violence. CALL with your reactions during the live 11pm Pacific show at (657) 383-1479, or email pastormikee209@gmail.com
Response to our national tragedy by the President of Advancing Vibrant Communities, and a community pastor
Pastor Mike's candid discussions with us about the George Floyd nightmare in Minneapolis; New California regulations on political protests and houses of worship; and other headlines this week. Call in with your perspectives: (657) 383-1479 or email in advance pastormike209@gmail.com .
Antibody testing, Safe Distance practices, and the Immunity controversy...only the tip of the mind-challenging iceberg as Dr. Robert Chin helps us see all sides of the COVID-19 debates that swirl around us at increasing frequency! Dr. Chin has been in family practice for over 35 years in Modesto, California, and sits down with Pastor Mike for a "Critical Thinking Zone" experience! Questions? Email Pastor Mike at pastormike209@gmail.com, and we'll talk more about recent California developments Thursday night at 11pm on Into the Night with Pastor Mike!
Pastor Mike examines the build-up of frustrations and lawsuits leading to an adversarial relationship between the church vs. the state; and commentary on the May 22nd's announcement by President Trump that church doors should be opened.
Pastor Mike examines the issues from congregational and state perspectives. Will congregations in California engage in civil disobedience on Pentecost Sunday, May 31? Look at the arguments...what's your response?
Diaryman Neil Brouwer joins Pastor Mike as we look at what happens when cows need to be milked, but the demand for milk drops drastically! Innovation is what happens...Neil Brouwer of Fred A. Douma dairy partnership gives us the inside story from one who knows! And...update on Stanislaus County possibly receiving green light soon to start "opening up!"
We visit with Pastor JT of Shelter Cove Community Church regarding their innovative approach to "drive-in" worship; Pastor Mike reviews updates on the future of congregational worship, including Pacific Justice Institute recommendations; and the Modesto Bee reacts to the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors Tuesday decision to lift most local COVID-19 restrictions...Live at 11 pm Thursday night! Your Reaction Line: (657) 383-1479, or pastormike209@gmail.com.
Major news from Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors as local health department orders are lifted...then our guest is Kirk Uhler, from Placer County Board of Supervisors...the Board has passed a resolution challenging Gov. Newsom's authority to keep lockdown provisions in place throughout the State. Supervisor Uhler explains Placer County's reasoning, and their frustration with the State.
Kristin Olsen, Chairwoman of the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors shares what's worked well in the battle against COVID-19, what's highly frustrating in terms of State collaboration, and what the future looks like. Host: Pastor Mike Douglass
"Work and Worship" woke Pastor Mike up in the middle of the night, and he explores why these God-implanted values and desires, when squelched, may give rise to the angst, frustrations, and push-backs happening at all levels of our society. He's positive though...here are his thoughts on today's Mike's Minute or Two...
The local expression of the 2020 National Day of Prayer from Modesto California, presented by Mission Greater Modesto and Advancing Vibrant Communities. Local spiritual leaders lead in prayers over seven spheres of influence in our communities--Government (Chief Richard Murdock, Fire Warden and Assistant Director Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services); Family and Health (Dr. Michael Wright, pastor, counselor, therapist); Church of the City and Ministries (Gordon Claassen, Medical Ambassadors International); Education (Cindy Marks, Chair of Pray Modesto); Business (Pastor Ross Briles, senior pastor of Sherwood Bible Church, and business owner); Arts/Entertainment/Sports (Pastor Dee Dee Barth, Soul Harvest Worship Center); and Media (Pastor Archie LeVias, Seed of Joy Worship Center). Hosted by: Pastor Michael Douglass
Ray of hope this week for business: will easing of COVID-19 restrictions be a reviving CPR, or has the patient lacked economic oxygen for too long? That plus your reactions tonight (Tuesday) at 11pm on Into the Night with Pastor Mike (call-in line 657-383-1479, or pastormike209@gmail.com) EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
The on-air hotline for your reactions, comments, and questions: (657) 383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs now on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 pm Pacific.
Newsom; Sweden; and Lawsuits! COVID-19 Updates for Monday night! Your reactions at (657) 383-1479 as we look at CA Gov. Gavin Newsom's announcement about parameters to open up some retail businesses beginning Thursday; we'll review Sweden's approach to the Coronavirus journey with economics in mind; and the inevitable lawsuits are already hitting the courts in the Coronavirus Cacophony!
A conversation between friends--therapist and a pastor: Dr. Jim Henman is our guest, as he develops a "virtual" handbook for surviving COVID-19 on the air!
A conversation between friends--therapist and a pastor: Dr. Jim Henman is our guest, as he develops a "virtual" handbook for surviving COVID-19 on the air!
A Season of Discontent: Pastor Mike visits with Modoc County business owner Sandra Stevenson, on the day that Modoc gives the green light for "non-essential" businesses to open, ahead of California State and Gov. Newsom directives. Updates on protests in Huntington Beach, and at the State Capitol.
Pastor MIke leads us through attentive listening and critical thinking responses to today's COVID-19 headlines, and those who make them. No "gotcha's"...just a revealing exercise in listening closely and objectively analyzing what leaders are saying about their restrictions on us, as we wheather the Coronavirus storm!
Pastor Mike visits with Michael Tubbs, Mayor of Stockton: how the community collaborated to create StocktonStrong.org; how the city is dealing with COVID-19 challenges; and honest talk about the need for metrics to open up the economy, and ease "stay-at-home" restrictions.
Pastor MIke opens the conversation about the opinions of Dr. Erickson in Bakersfield...opinions that challenge continuing stay-at-home restrictions. YouTube has apparently muted the original videos...why? We delve into the possible reasons why these opinions have gone, pun intended, "viral."
(IF you cannot hear the program live, please call the studio line, and we'll take your call and you'll hear the program as it unfolds: 657-383-1479 )
Gino Patrizio, CEO of Sutter Memorial Medical Center Modesto, joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at how Memorial Hospital is meeting the challenges of Coronavirus, and how the Center is collaborating with the community and local government to serve the public. Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
The on-air hotline for your reactions, comments, and questions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs Monday-Friday at 11 pm Pacific, with "on-demand" listening or downloads the next morning.
Dr. Jim Henman is our guest tonight, with a "field guide" approach to staying healthy during the Coronavirus Cacophony! Dr. Henman has served as a psychologist and therapist for over 40 years in the Modesto area, and is the author of "Who's Really Driving Your Bus," and "Changing Attitudes in Recovery--A Handbook on Esteem." (see Dr. Henman's website at www.cairforyou.com
(THURSDAY, APRIL 23) Dr. Michael Wright, counselor, psychologist, therapist, and pastor to pastors, joins Pastor Mike Douglass tonight and brings us exceptional wisdom on how to remain emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy in the midst of the COVID-19 world of unpredictability and frustration! (Weeknights at 11, Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com
The on-air hotline for your reactions, comments, and questions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs Monday-Friday at 11 pm Pacific, with "on-demand" listening or downloads the next morning).
Pastor Mike highlights the POSITIVE side of Coronavirus...the people and organizations who rise to the challenge with innovation and creativity, and the humor people use as good medicine!
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
The on-air hotline for your reactions, comments, and questions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs Monday-Friday at 11 pm Pacific, with "on-demand" listening or downloads the next morning.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
The on-air hotline for your reactions, comments, and questions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs Monday-Friday at 11 pm Pacific.
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
TONIGHT: Reviewing the hot topics from the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing! How do these new developments mesh (or not?) with the orders and plans of Gov. Gavin Newsom in California, and other governors across the nation?
coronavirus, covid19, christianity, mike, douglass, pastor, Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
California says there's a temporary "zero bail due" for misdemeanors and some felonies due to COVID-19 issues...law enforcement is mixed; we have a great resource for nonprofits and churches looking for Payroll Protection Program dollars at no interest; and we'll talk with a Nurse Practitioner about how "telephone" medicine works to satisfy Coronavirus protocols...and your opinions on the Late Night Line 657-383-1479, or pastormike209@gmail.com, at 11pm tonight on "Into the Night with Pastor Mike" Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
TONIGHT: Dr. MIchael Wright, pastor and psychologist, joins Pastor Mike Douglass to answer your questions about the stresses and strains of Coronavirus and the "new norm" for families told to stay at home! Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
*** LINK to Wednesdy night prayer at 10 pm (every Wednesday night at 10:
https://zoom.us/j/121102867?pwd=WnYxWTZONWFRNGNZbzFnYlA5Ump1UT09
Pastor Mike reviews verifiable facts and news about Coronavirus to provide clarity on issues; explores new developments; takes calls about your COVID-19 journey; and applies critical thinking and reasonable commentary along the way! EMAIL questions or comments to pastormike209@gmail.com.
Phone-in questions and opinions: 657-383-1479
Into the Night with Pastor Mike airs weeknights at 11 pm Pacific.
Pastor Mike reviews highlights of the past week as we gain ground on the battle agains COVID-19
Into the Night with Pastor Mike: Sunday Early Morning Edition (12:01 am, after Midnight, Pacific Time). Pastor Michael Douglass, President of Advancing Vibrant Communities, and community pastor, reviews updates on COVID-19, takes your calls about how you're doing in the Coronavirus journey, and discusses the issue of congregations not complying with "stay-at-home" and "social distancing" governmental orders. Call-in line 657-383-1479. EMAIL questions or topics in advance to: pastormike209@gmail.com (Twitter: @pastormike209)
Pastor Mike brings quick, updated news on the debate about face-coverings to combat COVID-19; and looks into California churches violating "stay-at-home" restrictions, which drew comments from the Governor today. It's a 7 1/2 minute late-night encounter for those tired of streaming old movies, or who just can't get to sleep yet (followed by a separate live Q&A just after midnight)! Bring your own coffee...