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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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Rob Walgate

From the time he was a teenager through his early 20's, Rob Walgate was addicted to serious gambling. He checked himself into rehab and took a Bible his mother had given him which began his journey to knowing Christ. He tells his story to 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!...

Jul 29, 202124 min

Annette Palmer

Author Annette Palmer talks with Wayne Shepherd about her belief that trees are God's hint to humanity of his love and provision for mankind. 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 22, 202124 min

Okongo Samson

Okongo Samson, Founder of Unite 4 Africa, tells Wayne Shepherd of his abduction and his God-provided escape from terrorists. It's a story of forgiveness and faithfulness to 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!

Jul 15, 202124 min

Kevin Belmonte

Kevin Belmonte joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his just-released biography of William Borden, Beacon-Light. 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 08, 202124 min

David McCullough Part 2

In this second of a two-part interview, historian David McCullough talks with Wayne Shepherd about the events of 1776, including the betrayal of General George Washington. 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, 202124 min

David McCullough

In a re-air of a 2005 interview, Wayne Shepherd is joined in conversation with historian David McCullough regarding his book 1776, a discussion of George Washington and a momentous year in American history. Part two of this interview will be heard next week. 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 24, 202124 min

Nik Ripken

Veteran missionary Nik Ripken, the author of The Insanity of God, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about what he has experienced and learned about persecuted Christian 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!

Jun 17, 202124 min

Nik Ripken bonus content

After the radio/podcast interview with Nik Ripken, Wayne Shepherd and Nik spend a few extra minutes in conversation. 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 17, 20214 min

Justin Kron

Justin Kron, co-creator and producer of the film, HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the purpose of the film and the process of making it. 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, 202124 min

Greg Laurie

Greg Laurie is back this week to talk with Wayne Shepherd, this time on the topic of his new biography of Dr. Billy Graham. The book is titled BILLY GRAHAM, The Man I Knew . 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 03, 202124 min

Greg Laurie

For Memorial Day weekend, Jane Horton tells the story of her husband's death while serving as a soldier in Afghanistan, and Pastor Greg Laurie talks with Wayne Shepherd about the importance of remembering the sacrifice of others for our freedoms. 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 27, 202124 min

Doug Cobb

Doug Cobb, Managing Partner of The Finishing Fund, joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss the progress of completing the Great Commission as commanded by Jesus. Doug also discusses his book, AND THEN THE END WILL COME , focusing on the soon return 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!...

May 20, 202124 min

Joe Stowell

Dr. Joseph Stowell, now President Emeritus of Michigan's Cornerstone University (and former President of Chicago's Moody Bible Institute), joins Wayne Shepherd and Ed Cannon in conversation about his years of ministry and the leadership principles he's learned. 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 13, 202124 min

Michael Catt

Michael Catt, the long-time pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany , GA talks with Wayne Shepherd about following the Lord's direction to step aside and cheer for the next pastor who will fill that leadership role. 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 06, 202124 min

Meredith Sheppard

Meredith Sheppard talks with Wayne Shepherd about her role as a pastor's wife and shares wisdom from her book, Letters to Pastor's Wives . 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, 202124 min

Darryl Strawberry

Former baseball All-Star and World Series winner, Darryl Strawberry, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his addictions while playing-- and the life he now leads 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 20, 202124 min

Jon Wiebe

Jon Wiebe of the Mennonite Brethren Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about ministering in Ukraine where he also explored both his family roots as well as the heritage of the Mennonite Brethren which originated in that 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!...

Apr 15, 202124 min

Jim Cress

An experienced Christian counselor himself, Jim Cress joins Wayne Shepherd in a remembrance about the late psychologist and author, Dr. Larry Crabb. 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 07, 202124 min

Michael Card

Michael Card and Wayne Shepherd discuss the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and its importance to our Christian faith. Michael's music can be heard on the IN THE STUDIO podcast at MichaelCard.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!

Apr 01, 202124 min

Dan Darling

Leading up to Easter, author Dan Darling talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, The Characters of Easter, The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle. 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 26, 202124 min

Vaneetha Risner

Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her. 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 18, 202124 min

Mike Nawrocki

Mike Nawrocki (aka Larry Boy on Veggie Tales) talks with Wayne Shepherd about a new, animated video series he and a team are producing for children called The Dead Sea Squirrels. 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, 202124 min

Gunnar Gunnarsson

Wayne Shepherd interviews a pastor in Iceland about his life and culture, plus his vision to reach his country with Gospel-centered churches through TheIcelandProject.org. 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 04, 202124 min

Andre Bernier

TV Meteorologist Andre Bernier talks with Wayne Shepherd about his fascination with the weather that began in childhood, the importance of following your passion in life, and his faith in Christ who guides 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!

Feb 25, 202124 min

Larry O'Donnell

Business leader Larry O'Donnell, former CEO of Waste Management, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith, his career, and a family crisis that changed both. 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, 202124 min

Craig Springer

Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA, talks with Wayne Shepherd about Alpha's mission of introducing people to the basics of the Gospel and to who Jesus Christ is. 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, 202124 min

Glena Davies

Born in poverty in Sierra Leone, Dr. Glena Davies talks with Wayne Shepherd about the way God provided for her, developed her character, and guided her education and career as a pediatrician. 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 04, 202124 min

Michael Rydelnik

Now Professor of Jewish Studies and Bible at Moody Bible Institute, Michael Rydelnik talks with Wayne Shepherd about growing up as the son of Holocaust survivors and what led to his decision to become a follower 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 28, 202124 min

Don Finto

Now 90 years old, Don Finto talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life as a missionary, professor, pastor, author, and speaker-- including his days as a leader in Nashville's Jesus Movement in the 60's and 70'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!

Jan 22, 202124 min

Bruce Sonnenberg

Bruce Sonnenberg was at first reluctant to get involved, but God clearly led him to help HIV/AIDS victims. Bruce joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about the ministry of 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 ...

Jan 14, 202124 min
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