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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: Bobby Blazier

Nashville musician and producer Bobby Blazier talks with Wayne Shepherd about the discovery of some unpublished work of hymn writer Fanny Crosby and a special premiere musical event planned for Oct. 8 in Nashville. 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 10, 201524 min

First Person: Joe Battaglia

Joe Battaglia talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book THE POLITICALLY INCORRECT JESUS in which he exposes the intellectual dishonesty of political correctness and presents Jesus as the model for embracing a countercultural faith. 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 03, 201524 min

First Person: Colin Smith

Originally from Scotland, Colin Smith, Senior Pastor of The Orchard church with locations around the Chicago area, and the speaker on radio's UNLOCKING THE BIBLE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as well as his book which builds on the biblical story of the thief on the cross who believed 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 m...

Aug 27, 201524 min

First Person: James Ward

Pastor. author, and corporate executive James Ward talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book ZERO VICTIM in which he exposes victimization-- not unfortunate circumstances-- as something which often leads to mental and spiritual defeat by creating negative memories and damaged emotions. 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. T...

Aug 20, 201524 min

First Person: Jerry Wiles

Jerry Wiles, President Emeritus of Living Water International, talks with Wayne Shepherd about what is known as the Orality Movement in sharing the Gospel worldwide. 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 13, 201524 min

First Person: Batjargal Tuvshintengel

Wayne Shepherd talks with a young, Christian leader in the country of Mongolia. Batjargal Tuvshintengel is the Director Far East Broadcasting Company's radio station in Mongolia, Radio Wind, reaching his country with Christian radio and helping the church to grow. 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 06, 201524 min

First Person: Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore

On the set of the upcoming movie THE WAR ROOM, Wayne Shepherd talks with Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Stephen Kendrick about the film's theme of prayer. For additional on-set interviews, Facebook.com/FirstPersonInterview. 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 30, 201524 min

First Person: Jan Harrison

Jan Harrison, after the sudden death of her son while on a mission in Africa, wrote a book called AFTER THE STORM. On this week's program, she talks with Wayne Shepherd about the grief but also the hope and comfort offered By Jesus Christ to those who trust Him with their sorrows. 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...

Jul 30, 201524 min

First Person: Herbert Cooper

Herbert Cooper, pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story of childhood sexual abuse and struggles. He sums up his testimony with the words, "But God Changes Everything" and says that whatever difficulty or crisis you are facing, God can restore your hope. 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 PERS...

Jul 16, 201524 min

First Person: Don Rice

Although Don Rice helps people plan their financial future, he's much more interested in their eternal future. Don also is Chairman of the Board for Christian radio station, WBNH in Pekin, IL and he talks with Wayne Shepherd about his joy in sharing Christ with everyone he meets. 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 ...

Jul 16, 201524 min

First Person: Dr. John Lennox

Scholar and Christian apologist Dr. John Lennox of the University of Oxford talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book AGAINST THE FLOW, The Inspiration of Daniel In An Age of Relativism, discussing the role and responsibility of the Christian in the public square. 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 02, 201524 min

First Person: Albert Reyes

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda. 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 25, 201524 min

First Person: Bill Myers

Best selling author and award winning filmmaker Bill Myers, whose new book is titled THE JESUS EXPERIENCE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his quest to experience a deeper love and friendship with God. 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 10, 201524 min

First Person: Steve Stirling

Contracting polio as a very young child, Steve Stirling's parents left him at an orphanage in Korea. Today, Steve is the President and CEO of MAP, International, a global Christian health organization. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and his mission today. 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 04, 201524 min

First Person: Dr. Billy Kim

Billy Kim was plucked out of poverty and obscurity during wartime in Korea by an American GI. Talking with Wayne Shepherd, Dr. Kim tells his story of coming to America, giving his life to Christ, and serving for many years as a Christian leader, pastor, evangelist, and broadcaster--not only in his homeland, but all over 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 560...

May 28, 201524 min

First Person: Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Dr. Erwin Lutzer who has announced he is stepping down as Senior Pastor of Chicago's Moody Church to become Pastor Emeritus, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his new autobiography, He Will Be the Preacher. 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 21, 201537 min

First Person: Jeff Jacobsen

When a rare genetic disorder caused the failure of Jeff Jacobsen's liver, he received a transplant. Jeff talks with Wayne Shepherd about the disease, the miracle of an organ transplant, and the lessons he learned about God's providential care through the crisis. 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 14, 201524 min

First Person: Christine Boyle

Christine Boyle started out life at 18 as an unwed mother who gave birth to a special needs child. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about God's abundant care and provision for her life and encourages other parents of children with disabilities. 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 07, 201524 min

First Person: Denalyn Lucado

Along with her husband, Max, Denalyn Lucado has written a Treasury of Bedtime Prayers for children. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about the impact of prayer in her life and the importance of teaching children to pray from their youngest days. 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 30, 201524 min

First Person: Wallace Henley

With over 30 years of experience in journalism, government, and the church, Wallace Henley, author of GLOBEQUAKE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the role of the church in culture and the need for developing Christian leaders for influence in the public square. 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 23, 201524 min

First Person: Tim Rogers

Tim Rogers of the Elgin Children's Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about the foundation's mission of breaking the cycle of poverty for the youngest, poorest, and most vulnerable children in rural Southern Appalachia. 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 16, 201524 min

First Person: Mike Fabarez

Mike Fabarez, pastor of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA and host of radio's FOCAL POINT, talks with Wayne Shepherd about what his family has learned regarding God's presence and help when you are hurting. 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 09, 201524 min

First Person: Josh and Matt Caterer

Brothers Josh and Matt Caterer talk with Wayne Shepherd about their journey from the founding of the Smoking Popes pop punk band to faith 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 02, 201524 min

First Person: Lee Strobel

The author of The Case for Christ and The Case For Faith, apologist Lee Strobel talks with Wayne Shepherd about his new book, The Case for Grace, and reveals his personal story of a strained relationship with his own father. 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 27, 201524 min

First Person: Rudi Wiens

International Christian broadcaster Rudi Wiens talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early life growing up in Siberia where his parents were exiled as Christian believers, and about his ministry today in establishing Christian radio stations in Eurasia with the Far East Broadcasting Company. 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 gi...

Mar 19, 201524 min

First Person: Bruce Johnson

TIME magazine named The Ebola Fighters as the "2014 Person of the Year." Bruce Johnson, President of SIM USA talks with Wayne Shepherd about the crisis which was met head on by members of SIM in Africa, as well as the overall mission of SIM and his calling to serve as President. 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 y...

Mar 12, 201524 min

First Person: Doug McAllister

Doug McAllister was a engineer and businessman who reached a point in his life where he believed that Jesus Christ was a myth. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about the circumstances God used to transform his life 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!...

Mar 05, 201524 min

First Person: Dallas Holm

Early Christian contemporary music artist Dallas Holm talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry today. 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 27, 201524 min

First Person: Kevin Belmonte

The author of DEFIANT JOY and THE QUOTABLE CHESTERTON, Kevin Belmonte talks with Wayne Shepherd about one of his favorite topics: The English writer, journalist, and apologist G.K. Chesterton. 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 19, 201524 min

First Person: Felecia Thompson

Felecia Thompson, an experienced leader and non-profit executive, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and ministry aimed at helping people and churches engage with their neighborhoods. 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 11, 201524 min
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