Mike Cleveland brings nearly two decades of pastoral experience to his storytelling, drawing from years of walking alongside people through life’s deepest challenges and greatest joys. In 2000, he founded Setting Captives Free Ministries, an international ministry that continues to serve people around the world.

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Mike has been married to his wife Jody since 1998, and together they have been blessed with seven children—five here on earth and two precious ones in heaven—and are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren.

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Through his writing, Mike explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the power of love to bridge even the deepest divides. His debut novel, The Broken Bridge, is the first book in The Bridge Trilogy, where he weaves together allegory and truth to illuminate the Christian gospel in fresh and compelling ways.

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When he’s not writing, Mike enjoys hiking the trails of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, spending time with his family, and continuing his work with Setting Captives Free Ministries, where he remains committed to sharing hope and freedom with all who need it.