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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: Mike Nawrocki

Mike Nawrocki of Veggie Tales, the voice of Larry the Cucumber, talks about the early days of starting to animate talking vegetables and his continuing work today with Big Idea Entertainment. 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 24, 201224 min

First Person: Dr. John Whitcomb

Dr. John Whitcomb, the co-author of the classic book, The Genesis Flood, talks to Wayne Shepherd about the 50+ year impact of that book as well as his life in 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!...

Jan 28, 201224 min

First Person: George Thomas

CBN New anchor George Thomas talks about his unique experiences growing up which have uniquely qualified him for his job as a TV journalist, reporting on the Church around the world. 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 19, 201224 min

First Person: Chris Rice

Chris Rice, Co-Director of The Center For Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School, talks with Wayne about the many lessons he learned by living in Mississippi and becoming friends with Dr. John Perkins and the late Spencer Perkins. 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 12, 201224 min

First Person: Dr. Bob Bakke

Dr. Bob Bakke talks with Wayne Shepherd about great prayer revivals of the past and what we can learn from them for our day. 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 01, 201224 min

First Person: Lehari Kaustel

Lehari Kaustel, a young man from Estonia, tells the story of his family's Christian faith under Communism, and his dream for evangelizing Estonia in the coming year. 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!...

Dec 29, 201124 min

First Person: Christmas Hymn Stories

Instead of an interview at Christmastime, we present a few Christmas carols and the stories behind them. Merry Christmas! 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!...

Dec 22, 201124 min

First Person: Nancy DeMoss

The host of the radio program Revive Our Hearts, Nancy DeMoss, tells of her early life and the influence of her godly parents. 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!...

Dec 16, 201124 min

First Person: Dr. Bruce Steffes

Medical Dr. Bruce Steffes explains how his success in practicing medicine led to nowhere but emptiness and depression, until Jesus Christ gave his a new purpose for living. 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!...

Dec 08, 201124 min

First Person: Jacob and Florence DeShazer

In an interview before his death, World War II veteran Jacob DeShazer tells his role as one of the Doolittle Raiders who was taken prisoner by the Japanese. His surviving widow, Florence, tells of their experience as missionaries to Japan after the war. 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!...

Dec 01, 201124 min

First Person: Bruce Sonnenberg

Bruce Sonnenberg was at first reluctant to get involved, but God clearly led him to a ministry of helping HIV/AIDS victims. Learn about He Intends Victory, educating the church and offering spiritual hope and encouragement to many victims around the world. 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!...

Nov 23, 201124 min

First Person: Randy Alcorn

Popular writer Randy Alcorn, the Founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his life before and after becoming a writer, and his life goal of teaching biblical principles. 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!...

Nov 17, 201124 min

First Person: The Freedom Climb

Several women who plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in January 2012 talk to Wayne about The Freedom Climb, a project of Operation Mobilzation, bringing awareness to the plight of exploited women and children around the world. 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!...

Nov 10, 201124 min

First Person: Sergey Rakhuba

Sergey Rakhuba, the President of Russian Ministries, comments on the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. He also talks about ministry in the former Soviet Union nations today and mentions Project Hope, a Christmas gift program for children and orphans. 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!...

Nov 03, 201124 min

First Person: Bill and Gloria Gaither

Bill and Gloria Gaither talk to Wayne Shepherd about how God lead them to each other, and then, together, write some of Gospel music's most beloved songs. 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!...

Oct 27, 201124 min

First Person: Steve Sellers

Recovering alcoholic Steve Sellers describes the devastating effects he and his family suffered because of his addiction, and cites the healing power of Christ which made all the difference in his life. 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!...

Oct 20, 201124 min

First Person: Jim Van Yperen

Jim Van Yperen of Metanoia Ministries talks to Wayne about issues of failure and forgiveness-- illustrated through a modern fable in his book The Good Confession. 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!...

Oct 13, 201124 min

First Person: Carl Moeller

Carl Moeller, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, talks to Wayne about his calling to bring attention to the plight of persecuted believers around the world. 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!...

Oct 06, 201124 min

First Person: Cast Members of Courageous the Movie

Wayne interviews members of the cast and friends of the movie COURAGEOUS at a red carpet screening which took place in Atlanta, GA at the historic Fox Theatre. 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!...

Sep 29, 201124 min

First Person: Alex and Stephen Kendrick

The two brothers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, responsible for the movies FLYWHEEL,FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, and COURAGEOUS, talk about their movies and what compels them to make them. 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!...

Sep 22, 201124 min

First Person: Pastor Michael Catt

Pastor and Executive Producer of the new COURAGEOUS movie, Michael Catt, talks about making movies at Sherwood Baptist in Albany, GA and tells a very personal 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!...

Sep 15, 201124 min

First Person: Dr. George Guthrie

Biblical scholar Dr. George Guthrie tells his faith story and his desire to help people read and better understand the Bible. 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!...

Sep 08, 201124 min

First Person: Sammy Tippit

Evangelist Sammy Tippit tells of his bout with cancer and how it changed his life physically and spiritually. 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!...

Sep 02, 201124 min

First Person: Robert Amaya

Actor Robert Amaya, who plays the role of Javier in the new movie COURAGEOUS, tells his life story and decison to become an actor. 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!...

Aug 25, 201124 min

First Person: Warren Wiersbe

Long time pastor, author, and teacher Dr. Warren Wiersbe talks about his life of ministry, starting with his career as a magician. 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!...

Aug 18, 201124 min

First Person: Philip DeCourcy

Now the pastor of a church in S. California and speaker on Know the Truth radio, Philip tells his story of growing up in Ireland and serving as a police officer in N. Ireland. 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!...

Aug 11, 201124 min

First Person: David and Nancy Guthrie

David and Nancy Guthrie – These parents watched helplessly as two beloved infants died of Zellweger Syndrome. They talk to Wayne about how God has used their grief to reach out to other hurting parents through Respite Retreats. 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!...

Aug 04, 201124 min

First Person: Jim McBride

Jim McBride tells about growing up in a carnival family and giving his life to Christ as adult businessman. With his new book RITE OF PASSAGE, Jim encourages fathers to be intentional about giving a blessing to their 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!...

Jul 28, 201124 min

First Person: Odessa Settles extended conversation

Following the radio interview, Wayne and Odessa kept on talking. 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 21, 20117 min

First Person: Odessa Settles

A personal conversation with Nashville's Odessa Settles about her life and music. 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 21, 201124 min
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