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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: Edgar Harrell

As a Marine corporal in WWII, Edgar Harrell's mission on the USS Indianapolis was to guard the secret crates holding the atomic bombs as they were delivered to a Pacific airbase. After delivery, the Indianapolis was sunk with only a few survivors found after 4 1/2 days. Mr. Harrell, one of those men, talks with Wayne Shepherd. 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 P...

Nov 09, 201724 min

Skip Heitzig

Author and pastor Skip Heitzig talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ and about his book, The Bible from 30,000 Feet. 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, 201724 min

First Person: Philip DeCourcy

Pastor and author Philip De Courcy, speaker on the KNOW THE TRUTH radio program, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early life in Northern Ireland and his calling and ministry today in the U.S. 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, 201724 min

First Person: Michael Card

The final in a 4 part conversation as Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Gospel of John and it's unique message. All 4 interviews-- one on each of the Gospels-- is now available for listening at FirstPersonInterview.com. 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 26, 201724 min

Michael Card

The final in a 4 part conversation as Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Gospel of John and it's unique message. All 4 interviews-- one on each of the Gospels-- is now available for listening at FirstPersonInterview.com. 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 26, 201724 min

Philip De Courcy

Pastor and author Philip De Courcy, speaker on the KNOW THE TRUTH radio program, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early life in Northern Ireland and his calling and ministry today in the U.S. 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 19, 201724 min

Fernando Ortega

Musician Fernando Ortega discusses his life story and his new CD, The Crucifixion of Jesus, with Wayne Shepherd. 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 14, 201724 min

First Person: Fernando Ortega

Musician Fernando Ortega discusses his life story and his new CD, The Crucifixion of Jesus, with Wayne Shepherd. 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 12, 201724 min

John Campbell

Musician and composer John Campbell talks with Wayne Shepherd about the life God has given him creating music for the popular children's radio program Adventures in Odyssey as well as other many projects. 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 10, 201724 min

First Person: John Campbell

Musician and composer John Campbell talks with Wayne Shepherd about the life God has given him creating music for the popular children's radio program Adventures in Odyssey as well as other many projects. 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 05, 201724 min

Dr. Bruce Smith

On the 50th anniversary of Wycliffe Associates, President and CEO Dr. Bruce Smith talks with Wayne Shepherd about new technology which is accelerating the process of Bible translation, and tells stories from his new book, LIVING TRANSLATION; Their Stories. 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 03, 201724 min

Mulugeta Ashagre

Ethiopian pastor and church leader Mulugeta Ashagre talks with Wayne Shepherd about his difficult life growing up, his turn from atheism to Christianity, and his spiritual vision for his country. 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 03, 201724 min

First Person: Bruce Smith

On the 50th anniversary of Wycliffe Associates, President and CEO Dr. Bruce Smith talks with Wayne Shepherd about new technology which is accelerating the process of Bible translation, and tells stories from his new book, LIVING TRANSLATION; Their Stories. 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 28, 201724 min

First Person: Mulugeta Ashagre

Ethiopian pastor and church leader Mulugeta Ashagre talks with Wayne Shepherd about his difficult life growing up, his turn from atheism to Christianity, and his spiritual vision for his country. 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 21, 201724 min

First Person: Daven Edwards

Daven Edwards talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story including years of drifting away from following God and also suffering from a severe physical condition. Now fully committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, Daven talks about the turn his life has taken. 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 14, 201724 min

Daven Edwards

Daven Edwards talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story including years of drifting away from following God and also suffering from a severe physical condition. Now fully committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, Daven talks about the turn his life has taken. 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 14, 201724 min

Valerie Bell

Now CEO of the children's Gospel ministry, Awana Clubs International, Valerie Bell talks about her calling to serve and her vision for Awana's outreach to even more 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!

Sep 14, 201724 min

First Person: Valerie Bell

Now CEO of the children's Gospel ministry, Awana, Valerie Bell talks about her calling to serve and her vision for Awana's outreach to even more 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!...

Sep 07, 201724 min

First Person: Dean Niewolny

The CEO of Halftime Institute, Dean Niewolny, joins Wayne Shepherd to tell his personal story of leaving his marketplace career to help people translate their success and skills into affecting their spiritual lives. Dean is the author of TRADE UP, How to Move from Just Making Money to Making a Difference. 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 PE...

Aug 31, 201724 min

First Person: Scott Gration

Now retired as a Major General in the USAF, Scott Gration served his country in several ways, including as Ambassador to Kenya. This former missionary kid who grew up in Africa talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of public service. 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 24, 201724 min

First Person: Chenoa Alamu

Violinist Chenoa Alamu talks with Wayne Shepherd about her love of music which has the power to transcend all barriers. During the conversation Chenoa also tells of her desire to help children develop their musical gifts and beautifully plays the hymn tune Finlandia (Be Still My Soul). 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. ...

Aug 17, 201724 min

First Person: Michael Card

In the third in a series of four conversations, singer/songwriter/Bible teacher Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about Luke, the "Gospel of Amazement", and what it teaches about Jesus. 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 10, 201724 min

First Person: David Howell

From the oil fields of Texas, David Howell led a rough and tumble life. He says he was a hard-drinking, hard-sinning man-- until he accepted Christ as his savior. David talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and the ministry he started to reach people in prison with 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...

Aug 10, 201724 min

First Person: Jamie Janosz

Jamie Janosz, author of When Others Shuddered; Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up, talks with Wayne Shepherd about great Christian women in history. 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 27, 201724 min

First Person: Stefan Radelich

The President and CEO of Feed the Hungry, Stefan Radelich, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story of preparing for a career in the restaurant and hospitality business, but yielded to God's call to feed hungry children in Christ's name. 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 20, 201724 min

First Person: James Ruder

Christian businessman James Ruder talks with Wayne Shepherd about his company heading in the wrong direction until he started incorporating God and Kingdom principles into the 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!...

Jul 13, 201724 min

First Person: Barry Meguiar

In the first of a two-part conversation, car guy Barry Meguiar talks with Wayne Shepherd about his personal commitment to the Lord and his decision to stay in business as a ministry. Next week, he'll encourage Christian believers to actively share their 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!...

Jul 12, 201724 min

First Person: Nan Self

Nan Self, author of FORGIVENESS: Making Space for Grace, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her passion for applying the teachings of Scripture to everyday life, focusing especially on the issue of forgiving others. 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 06, 201724 min

First Person: Barry Meguiar, Pt. 2

In a follow up to last week's interview, car guy Barry Meguiar re-joins Wayne Shepherd for more conversation. Barry tells a great, personal car story and explains more of his desire to see Christians speak up for their faith, helped by his website www.IgniteAmerica.com. 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 29, 201724 min

First Person: Ed Cannon

The President of the Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), Ed Cannon, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his recent travels and the stories he's learned about the Gospel transforming lives through the radio and media outreach of FEBC. 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 15, 201724 min
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