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First Person with Wayne Shepherd

Once a week 24 minute interviews focusing on personal Christian faith stories and spiritual calling. Email the host:  Wayne@wayneshepherd.net

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First Person: Cristian Barbosu

Now the pastor of a growing ministry in Romania, Cristian Barbosu talks about growing up under a dictator's rule and deciding at a young age to follow Christ regardless of the persecution. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jul 14, 201124 min

First Person: Cristian Barbosu extended conversation

Following the radio conversation, Cristian talks more about the amazing story of Metanoia Church in Arad, Romania. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jul 14, 20116 min

First Person: Michael Card

Singer, songwriter, and author Mike Card sits down for a conversation about discipleship and the use of biblical imagination. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jul 07, 201124 min

First Person: Rob Walgate

Starting as a teenager, Rob Walgate fell prey to a gambling addiction that threatened to destroy his life. Once he met Jesus Christ, his life has seen a dramatic turnaround. Rob now works with The American Policy Roundtable to halt the expansion of gambling. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jul 01, 201124 min

First Person: Senate Chaplain Barry Black

Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, who grew up in poverty, talks about his role as a pastor on Capitol Hill and gives his perspective about the blessing of adversity. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jul 01, 201124 min

First Person: Rob Walgate extended conversation

This is the rest of the conversation with Rob which we didn't have time for on the radio. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jun 23, 20116 min

First Person: Wess Stafford

The President of Compassion International, Wess Stafford, tells a very personal and painful story of childhood abuse and subsequent forgiveness, freeing him to be an advocate for children. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jun 16, 201124 min

First Person: Ben and Melody Pahlow

Husband and wife, Ben and Melody, explain the powerful call of God on their lives to return to Africa and help churches and communities with the issues of health care, education, housing, and micro enterprise. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jun 09, 201124 min

First Person: Christopher and Angela Yuan

Mother and son, Angela and Christopher Yuan, tell the story of Christopher's wandering years into homosexuality and drugs, while a mother prayed for her deliverance, then the deliverance of her son. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jun 01, 201124 min

First Person: Shelley Welch

Shelley Welch, Project Manager for Awana's Children-At-Risk Initiative, talks about her call to work with children. It began with short term mission assignments and a 3 year ministry to street children in Kenya. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

May 26, 201124 min

First Person: Timothy Botts

Artist Tim Botts explains his calling, his unique art, and his strong desire to mentor young artists. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

May 19, 201124 min

First Person: Charles Morris

The host of Haven Today on radio, Charles Morris, tells of his backround as a journalist, his story of faith in Christ, and the tragic death of his son. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

May 12, 201124 min

First Person: CIndi Ferrini

The mother of a son with cerebral palsy and other special needs, Cindi Ferrini tells of her family's "Unexpected Journey". Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Apr 28, 201124 min

First Person: Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Author and Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Erwin Lutzer tells his early life story and his subsequent call to the ministry. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Apr 21, 201124 min

First Person: Ron Block

Ron Block is best known as the banjo/guitar player with Alison Krauss and Union Station, but he is also a songwriter, a vocalist, and a brother in Christ. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Apr 14, 201124 min

First Person: Bethany Hamilton

Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton talks about the movie SOUL SURFER which tells her life story and gives God the glory. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Mar 31, 201124 min

First Person: Eric Metaxas

Author and speaker Eric Metaxas, whose biography of Dietrich Bonheffer has been widely praised, tells his own life story. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Mar 24, 201124 min

First Person: Makoto Fujimura

Renowned artist Makoto Fujimura discusses the link between his Christian faith and his creative work. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Mar 17, 201124 min

First Person: Dr. Charles McGowen

A medical doctor, Dr. Chuck McGowen tells his life story of coming to faith after his own wife became desperately ill. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Mar 11, 201124 min

First Person: Dámaris Carbaugh

Vocalist Dámaris Carbaugh tells her life story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ and using music as a means of proclaiming the Gospel. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Mar 11, 201124 min

First Person: A Friend From China

A knowledgeable guest, familiar with the church in China, joins us on First Person this week. Teaching at a seminary in Hong Kong gives him the opportunity to help equip the church in mainland China by training young leaders. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 25, 201124 min

First Person: Michael Joiner

In the new movie, The Grace Card, Michael Joiner plays the role of police officer Mac McDonald, who is experiencing deep emotional pain and suffering that only the grace of God can heal. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 17, 201124 min

First Person: Dave Zanotti

Called to the mission field of American public policy, Dave Zanotti of The American Policy Roundtable tells his life story. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 10, 201124 min

First Person: Jerry Wiles

Jerry Wiles says the Gospel came to us on its way to someone else and we need to be faithful in telling others the Good News. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 03, 201124 min

First Person: Tony Dungy - extended conversation

Picking up where the radio conversation ended, Tony Dungy speaks from experience in calling people to become mentor leaders. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 03, 201127 min

First Person: Tony Dungy

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy encourages people from all walks of life to step up and become mentor leaders. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Feb 03, 201124 min

First Person: Ron DiCianni

Artist Ron DiCianni tells his story of coming to Christ in faith and how that decision has shaped his life and calling as an artist. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jan 20, 201124 min

First Person: Ron DiCianni - extended conversation

This segment picks up the conversation with Ron DiCianni where we left off at the end of the radio show. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jan 20, 20116 min

First Person: Mark Gregston

Host of the radio program PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS, Mark Gregston looks back on his life and sees how God has prepared him for helping troubled teens and their families. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jan 14, 201124 min

First Person: Tani and Eftali Baraku

Tani and Eftali Baraku, a young Albanian couple who lead the ministry of Radio Emanuel, tell their story of proclaiming the Gospel in Albania. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!...

Jan 14, 201124 min
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