In this engaging episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram welcomes songwriter and poet Mike Turner for a rich conversation exploring his creative journey, literary expression, and the musical influences that shape his work.

Living on the Alabama Gulf Coast, Mike blends poetic craft, songwriting tradition, and lived experience as a retired federal law enforcement executive—a combination that gives his work both emotional depth and narrative authenticity.

Named the 2017 Male Gospel Entertainer of the Year by the North America Country Music Associations International, Mike has performed widely, including as a featured artist at the 2021 Monroeville Literary Festival. His recordings have received radio and streaming play across ...