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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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Episodes

John Fuder

Doc Fuder has a passion to teach and train others to spiritually engage the city with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about that mission as well as the Pray Chicago movement he's led since 2014. 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 25, 201924 min

Mike Fabarez

As we celebrate Easter, Pastor Mike Fabarez of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA, sits down with Wayne Shepherd to discuss the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus as described in Luke 24. 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 18, 201924 min

Eric Thurman

Eric Thurman, author of THRIVE IN RETIREMENT, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about developing a clear vision for a change in the later season of your life whether you "retire" or not. 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 11, 201924 min

Jamie Aten

Jamie Aten, a disaster psychologist and the author of WALKING DISASTER, What Katrina and Cancer Taught Me About Faith and Resilience, 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 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Apr 04, 201924 min

Edward Bouvier

Known as the "Village Woodwright", artisan Edward Bouvier talks with Wayne Shepherd about approaching his woodworking as a spiritual ministry of creating beauty and restoration. 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 28, 201924 min

Stan Buckley

A former lawyer and pastor, Stan Buckley is the Founder of But God Ministries building sustainable communities in Haiti and the Mississippi Delta through healthcare and more, all with the purpose of helping people hear about and understand the love of Jesus 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!...

Mar 21, 201924 min

Kerby Anderson

On a recent visit to Dallas, Wayne Shepherd visited the studios of POINT OF VIEW radio and interviewed host Kerby Anderson. Kerby is also President of Probe Ministries. 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 14, 201924 min

Shane Mincer

Shane Mincer is Managing Partner and Founder of Chief Talent Officer, an executive search and recruiting firm. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own faith story and encourages everyone to listen for God's calling and serve the Lord in some way with the goal of bringing glory to 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...

Mar 07, 201924 min

Ed Cannon

Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his career in ministry and gives a brief survey of several of the countries where FEBC's radio stations and programs are reaching people 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 you!...

Feb 28, 201924 min

Joel Weldon

Joel Weldon talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling as a musician and voice actor. Together with his friend Tom Mgrdichian, Joel explains their worship album, Firma Collective- Songs for Every Soul, from the new Christian music label, Firma Music Group. 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 21, 201924 min

Mark Jobe

Mark Jobe, the new President of the Moody Bible Institute talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and his new role as the 10th President in MBI's long 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!

Feb 14, 201924 min

Dr. Tom Seals

Dr. Tom Seals of Lipscomb University talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith-based course for returning military veterans, focusing on spiritual development while addressing physical, mental and moral experiences many veterans have faced in acclimating to the culture following their 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 yo...

Feb 06, 201924 min

Ayanda Khumalo

A young worship leader from Zimbabwe who is in graduate studies here in the U.S., Ayanda Khumalo, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story as well as his views on worship, music, and the church. 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 31, 201924 min

Robert Logan

A fighter pilot during the Korean War, Robert Logan talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and experiences. 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 24, 201924 min

Rodney Bullard

Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about the message of his book, HEROES WANTED. 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 17, 201924 min

Nick Vujicic

Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic is an evangelist, motivational speaker, author and director of Life Without Limbs. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling to help people overcome their obstacles and advance the Gospel of Jesus 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!...

Jan 10, 201924 min

Shawn Thornton

Growing up, Shawn Thornton's mother suffered from an undiagnosed brain injury that cause severe mood swings, from sweet, loving, Christian woman, to episodes of rage. As he talks with Wayne Shepherd and looks back on his early family life, Shawn sees spiritual lessons he learned from a mother whom he loved despite a difficult family 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...

Jan 03, 201924 min

2018 Highlights

As the year draws to a close, a look back on a few many 2018 highlights including interviews with Billy Graham, David McCullough, Michelle Qureshi, and Larnelle Harris. 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 27, 201824 min

Justin Kron - Part 2

Returning to First Person this week, Justin Kron talks with Wayne Shepherd about the importance of Christmas to Jesus followers, also explaining what Hanukah means to the Jewish 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!

Dec 20, 201824 min

Justin Kron

Justin Kron, a Jesus follower, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his Jewish roots, his decision to become a Christian, and the Jewish heritage of the Christian 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!

Dec 13, 201824 min

Paul Sheppard

Paul Sheppard, pastor of Destiny Christian Fellowship in the San Francisco Bay area and host of radio's DESTINED FOR VICTORY, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life growing up in Philadelphia and being called by God into 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!...

Dec 06, 201824 min

Joshua Sun

A recent graduate of Biola University, Joshua Sun of The Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about his radio program which reaches an estimated audience of millions in his homeland of China. 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 29, 201824 min

Kevin Belmonte

Kevin Belmonte is back as a guest, this time talking with Wayne Shepherd about his new, yet-to-be-published biography of William Borden, a Chicago millionaire who was on his way to China as a missionary when he died as a young man. 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 21, 201824 min

Jim Van Yperen

Jim Van Yperen, Founder of Metanoia Ministries, talks with Wayne Shepherd about Christ's work in his life, and as a result how he is able to help individuals and churches embrace reconciliation when there is conflict. 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 15, 201824 min

Louis Dooley

Louis Dooley, a young man who was once imprisoned with a life sentence for theft and attempted murder, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the turnaround in his life when he gave his life to Jesus 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!

Nov 08, 201824 min

Mark Mittelberg

Author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith, Mark Mittelberg talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own decision to follow Christ and his passion for equipping others to defend the 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!

Oct 31, 201824 min

Colleen Swindoll Thompson

Colleen Swindoll Thompson of Reframing Ministries talks with Wayne Shepherd about her calling to offer help and encouragement to those who are suffering and those individuals with special needs, along with their caregivers. 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 24, 201824 min

Joshua Youssef

Josh Youssef of Help the Persecuted, talks with Wayne Shepherd about persecution of Christians in the Middle East and North Africa. 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 18, 201824 min

Michelle Qureshi

Wayne Shepherd talks with Michelle Qureshi whose husband, Nabeel, was a brilliant young Christian convert from Islam who became a noted apologist before his death in 2017. 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, 201824 min

Percy McCray

Percy McCray, Director of Faith-Based Programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling to spiritually help those with cancer as well as help train churches for the ministry of cancer care. 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 04, 201824 min
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