Mike travels to Canada via the internet for a visit with Dr. Al Anderson, president of ShareWord Global. ShareWord Global distributes scripture to people around the world, touching many places the Bible has never been widely distributed. Dr. Anderson shares how doors are opening to pursue this life-changing effort. 

Danny Holmes shocked the court room during his trial for murder when, unprompted, he took the stand and said, I'm guilty, and read the lyrics of Big Daddy Weave’s song Redeemed to the court room. God had moved in his heart so powerfully, that in a trial in which he may have even been exonerated, he heard God tell him to speak the truth. Danny risked his own life in prison to tell his fellow gang members that he could now only follow God, and now daily leads other prisoners to Jesus while he...

On this special episode of the In Pursuit podcast, Mike gathers with Big Daddy Weave members Jeremy Redmon, Joe Shirk, Brian Beihl, and longtime manager Jim Scherer to remember their brother Jay Weaver. Reminiscing and telling stories, Jay’s life is remembered with joy, thanksgiving, love and the inspiration his life left to go forward.

Mike’s travels take him to Las Vegas, Nevada for a conversation with HOPE for Prisoners founder Jon Ponder. When Jon returned to his community after spending time in prison, he experienced the challenges many face upon release, including a lack of long-term support and guidance for those who have learned from their mistakes and have a genuine desire to change the direction of their lives. From his personal experience and his passion to help those facing the same challenges he overcame, HOPE...

Mike speaks with Amy Passas from New Hampshire, whose husband is battling for his life in a hospital in Boston. Amy's husband doesn't battle alone, however. Amy is also battling on his behalf as they both give this fight to Jehovah Jireh, the name for God that means The Lord Will Provide. Amy describes the miracles they've already experienced and the ones they pray to come.

Many people carry wounds in themselves, some which are especially painful during the Christmas season. Mike knows that feeling well from the experience of his father going to be with the Lord on Christmas Day just a few years ago. That story and your story, however, is not the end. Christmas is about the hope of the world coming to overcome ALL things. Join Mike as he shares with you stories about the hope in Christmas.

Mike and Big Daddy Weave are on tour with NewSong in Warner Robbins, GA for this conversation between Mike and NewSong’s Billy Goodwin. Mike talks with Billy about the undying fire that has never quit burning in Billy and NewSong during forty years of ministry, from establishing Winter Jam out of faith to the quiet patience and grace that is Billy’s daily life testimony.

The Weaver family travels to New Mexico, where Mike talks with his friend Mark Richards about the power of forgiveness. Even though Mark's family has endured much by the actions of another person, forgiveness had led them forward.

Mike's travels take him to LA (lower Alabama) to meet with his brother and band mate Jay Weaver. Jay shares about the current status of his journey in health and spirit and what it is to trust God.

The small town of Sweet Springs, MO is the meeting place for Mike's conversation with Armored Outreach founder Brad Fogarty. Mike and Brad talk about following Holy Spirit's leading and the life-changing places that pursuit has taken them.

Mike meets Operation Restored Warrior founder Paul Lavelle in Colorado Springs, CO. Paul was a tough and committed atheist throughout much of his life and career in the military. An encounter with Jesus committed Paul's life to work with veterans and others to find Jesus and have their lives restored.

Mike and Jay Weaver visit together in the home that belonged to their parents on the Florida panhandle and talk about legacy - the gifts that can be received from those before us and the ones we can give to those coming after us.

Mike travels to Greenville, SC to talk with sculptor Mark Patrick. Mark's hard and challenging experience was changed when Jesus came into his life and not only transformed his spiritual life, but his physical life by giving him the gift of sculpting.

Christian music artist Anne Wilson (My Jesus) joins Mike to talk about seeking the prescence of God. After tragically losing her older brother, Anne's pursuit of the presence of God manifested itself in ways she never imagined.

For this Season finale, Mike’s podcast travels bring him full circle to the site of episode one in North Carolina to meet with Scott Volk and Mike’s college roommate, friend and pastor at The Refuge, Nathan Smith. Together, the three talk about God’s heart for Israel. Scott is a Messianic Jew who, after more than 20 years in pastoral ministry, founded Together For Israel, a non-profit ministry that exists to partner with the church for the salvation of Israel (Rom 11:26) and see Jew and...

Mike and his wife Kandice share how God worked through battles they each faced as young people, including Kandice losing her mother while Kandice was still quite young, to bringing them together in His own way and time. Mike and Kandice relate how God has not only enriched each of their lives by putting them together, but has empowered them to go forward more powerfully together in pursuit of His will. Listen and subscribe so you never miss starting your week In Pursuit.

Mike travels beyond the RV to Cambodia via Skype with this episode’s guest, Alli Mellon. Alli is the founding director of The Hard Places Community. After a number of short-term missions, Alli moved to Cambodia in 2009, where her ministry works to protect endangered children. Mike and Alli look deeply into God’s heart for the world and what that means for us. Listen and subscribe so you never miss starting your week In Pursuit.

Mike’s travels take him to Port St. Lucie, Florida where he meets Michael Briggs at a Big Daddy Weave show. Michael suffered a motorcycle crash with little hope for survival, let alone recovery. Miraculously, after all of the damage to his body and the loss of tissue that occurred, Michael is fully recovered today. Mike and Michael discuss how miracles are still seen and still evidence of the power of God, and pray for those who could use them.

Mike’s travels take him to Houston, TX for a conversation about justice and mercy with Mark Lanier. Mark is not only one of the country’s top trial lawyers, he is also a brilliant Bible scholar and the founder of the Lanier Theological Library. Join Mike and Mark as they journey through scripture’s revelations about God’s heart for justice and mercy. Make sure to subscribe so that you never miss starting your week In Pursuit.

Mike travels just down the street in Mt. Juliet, TN to talk with guest Renay Holloway about hope. Renay was abused as a child, experienced desperate poverty and terrible trauma, yet she is filled with the light of hope. Learn how she found it and hear Renay’s counsel on how you can find hope in your life on today’s episode of In Pursuit. Make sure to subscribe now so you never miss starting your week In Pursuit.

Mike and guest Kyle Doan meet in Houston, TX to talk about the strength found in surrender. Whether traveling together with Big Daddy Weave or in Kyle’s work as a missionary in Indonesia, the two discuss what they've seen happen in the attitude of surrender, what surrender means, and its place in relationship with God. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a Monday In Pursuit.

Award-winning recording artist Zach Williams (“Chainbreaker,” “Old Church Choir,” “There Was Jesus”) talks with Mike while on tour together in North Carolina about growing up in a Christ-filled home, then drifting away for years until hearing the Big Daddy Weave song “Redeemed” triggered him to seek redemption and restoration. Zach shares about the power of redemption and where embracing it can lead you. Make sure to subscribe so you start every Monday In Pursuit.

In this episode Mike’s travels in North Carolina connect him with Teri Furr, a pastor at The Refuge. Teri shares her story of being a child about the age of nine when her birth father chose to no longer be a part of her life. A decade later as a college student, Teri sees her birth father across the room in a restaurant. The podcast explores the story of what happened next and its part in Teri’s relationship to God as Father. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of In Pursuit.

Mike and speaker/author Tiffany Johnson talk in North Carolina about overcoming fear and adversity as Tiffany recounts her experience of surviving a shark attack and losing her arm in the process. Make sure to subscribe so you start every Monday In Pursuit.