Mike Apodaca
Mike Apodaca is an ordained minister with a master’s degree in theology. He’s a retired public school educator who taught kindergarten through college. Mike is the president of the High Desert Branch of the California Writer’s Club. He received the Jack London Award for his dedication to the HDCWC. Mike has written ten books (seven self-published), and stories in anthologies (including two in the prestigious Literary Review), and newspaper and magazine articles. He is also a member of the On-Topic speaker’s bureau. He’s been married to his wife, Debi, for more than 40 years.
Presentations
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Learn how to organize a story where the reader gets that mind-shifting realization at the end: that the solution to everything was right in front of them, but they never even saw it.
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Writing
HDCWC: What the High Desert Branch of the California Writers Club Can do for You
Everyone writes, whether it is professionally or casually, we all express ourselves in print. The writers club is for those who are ready to share their ideas and experience in poetry and/or prose. HDCWC will help you with writing, editing, and publishing.
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Life Lessons
Truth Versus Conspiracy
Why are conspiracies so attractive and prevalent? What can we do to protect ourselves against conspiracies?
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Inspirational
Christianity: God’s Image, God’s Plan
We need a unified field theory that explains all of life and death. We need meaning. This presentation gives the Judeo-Christian understanding of all of life focusing on the Image of God.
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Inspirational
Christianity: Becoming a Warrior for God: For Teens
By intertwining words with emotions, we create heartfelt poetic performances that leave a lasting impression on your audience.
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Inspirational
Christianity: Christians and Politics: A new perspective
The church is dividing over partisan politics. But God has provided a way out, a way that will empower His church and give it a clarion witness in these difficult times.
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Inspirational
Walking in the Spirit
This is a 5-part presentation perfect for a seminar or retreat. It shows how to put aside the old life and walk in the new. Every Christian should have this training.
Publications
Godsend 1: A Hero is Called
Satan has plans to take over the world and he has commissioned his demonic hoards to begin in Alex’s town. Will he become a warrior for God and try and stop them?
Godsend 2: A Hero Falls
Heroes do not get to rest. Everything is worse. Alex needs more help. He will have to develop a team to stop Satan and his legions.
Godsend 3: A Hero Rises
Alex and his team have to split up to stop Satan from getting a hold on three of the important centers of America: LA, New York, and Washington DC
Godsend 4: A Hero Leads
Satan has taken everything away from Alex and his friends. How will they stand? How will they stop Satan?
Godsend 5: A Hero Bleeds
Satan is getting the upper hand. Alex and his friend are doing what they can, but will it be enough?
Godsend 6: A Hero Succeeds
The Earth is under Satan’s control. Heaven is getting ready to fall to his forces. Can Alex and his warriors stop Satan from ruling over all?
Once a Caterpillar, Always a Butterfly
A lifeparable for young believers and older believers alike.
The Golden Boy Must Die
A deep dive into a life lived with the illusion of spirituality. It wasn’t until later that God intervened and showed me the real price of an authentic spiritual life.