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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

Inna Sinkevych

Inna Sinkevych, Communications Manager for Mission Eurasia, talks with Wayne Shepherd about growing up in Ukraine and how she is assisting her countrymen by telling their stories to 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!

Mar 30, 202324 min

Enkelejda Shelburne

The founder of Media 7 in Albania, Enkelejda Shelburne talks with Wayne Shepherd about her decision to become a Christian and start a radio and TV ministry that reaches into several countries. 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 23, 202324 min

Cisco Cotto

Popular Chicago radio morning news anchor Cisco Cotto talks with Wayne Shepherd about his marketplace calling as a journalist while also serving as a pastor. 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 16, 202324 min

Duncan Dyason

Dunc Dyason left his home in England 30 years ago to minister to the street children of Guatemala. He joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation, explaining why and what God has brought about as a result. 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 09, 202324 min

John Wieland

Businessman John Wieland, author of Uncommon Threads , talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story of faith and the lessons he's learned about faith, family, and business. 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 02, 202324 min

Voices from Ukraine

It's been one year since Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack against Ukraine bringing untold pain and suffering. For an update on ministry in the midst of war, Wayne Shepherd talks with both Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia and Victor Akhterov of 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 give. Th...

Feb 23, 202324 min

Mike Newlin

He was a NBA basketball star who scored 1000's of points against some of the game's best-- but his true calling has been studying God's Word and making Christ known. Wayne Shepherd talks with Mike Newlin. 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 16, 202324 min

Max McLean

Max McLean is back this week, talking with Wayne Shepherd about the new stage production portraying C.S. Lewis in Further Up & Further In as well as a film production update. 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 09, 202324 min

Ron Block

Nashville banjoist, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ron Block of Alison Krauss and Union Station, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, Abiding Dependence, Living Moment by Moment in the Love of 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!

Feb 02, 202324 min

Wayne Pederson

Long-time Christian broadcaster and missions executive Wayne Pederson joins host Wayne Shepherd in a conversation about his life and career. 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 26, 202324 min

Darrell Waltrip

In this extended version of FIRST PERSON, NASCAR racing champion and TV host Darrell Waltrip and his wife, Stevie, talk with Wayne Shepherd about their faith in Christ, their lives together, and significant incidents in their racing career. 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 18, 202342 min

Mark Gregston

Mark Gregston of PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS radio talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of helping struggling teens and their 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!

Jan 12, 202324 min

Robby Gallaty

Robby Gallaty talks with Wayne Shepherd about God's grace and mercy in rescuing him from a life of drugs and alcohol, becoming a pastor and founder of Replicate 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!

Jan 05, 202324 min

Year End

As our last program of 2022, a few year end highlights, including interviews on the ground in Ukraine, and a conversation with Max McLean. 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, 202224 min

Kevin Belmonte

DL Moody biographer Kevin Belmonte joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation looking back at Moody's thoughts and prayers regarding 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, 202224 min

Buddy Greene bonus track

A quick conversation featuring Buddy Greene's harmonica collection. 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, 20223 min

Buddy Greene, Part Two

In the second of a two-part interview, Buddy Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about a bit of a transition in his life, and tells the story of creating the Christmas classic, Mary Did You Know. 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 14, 202224 min

Buddy Greene, Part One

In the first of a two-part interview, musician Buddy Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith in Christ and how God led him to a career in music. Listen for part two 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!

Dec 08, 202224 min

Troy Lamberth

Troy and Melissa Lamberth, founders of Five Solas Media, talk with Wayne Shepherd about their live-action films for children which teach how God has used people throughout history to carry on 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!

Dec 01, 202224 min

Carla McDougal

Author, speaker, and film producer, Carla McDougal, talks with Wayne Shepherd about using film projects and media to offer biblical hope and healing to hurting people. 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 26, 202224 min

Steve Schmidt

Steve Schmidt, Founder of Love Packages, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the ministry of collecting books and Bibles to send overseas to equip pastors and leaders with Christian literature. 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, 202224 min

Sergey Rakhuba

Sergey Rakhuba, President of Mission Eurasia, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the efforts to bring help and spiritual support to the people of Ukraine, especially with Gifts of Hope at 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!

Nov 10, 202224 min

Crawford Loritts

Crawford Loritts, the Founder and President of Beyond Our Generation, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the advice he offers to young leaders. 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, 202224 min

Star Parker

Now a strong, Christian voice in conservative public policy issues, Star Parker tells Wayne Shepherd how, after her first-hand experience in the grip of welfare dependency, a Christian conversion changed her 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 27, 202224 min

Sam Naaman

Dr. Sam Naaman, a Pakistani-born American, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early family life and the persecution his family faced in his home 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 20, 202224 min

Michael Card and Friends

Two guests from Michael Card's IN THE STUDIO podcast, Karim Joseph and Kevin Belmonte talk with Michael and 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 13, 202224 min

Max McLean

Author, actor, playwright, and producer Max McLean talks with Wayne Shepherd about his work with the books written by apologist C.S. Lewis as well as future 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 06, 202224 min

Fernando Arroyo

Fernando Arroyo, a U.S. war veteran, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his battle deployments, his spiritual battles before his faith in Christ, and now his battle to end veteran suicide. 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, 202224 min

Mark Vroegop

Indianapolis pastor and author Mark Vroegop joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his family's pain that led him to write DARK CLOUDS, DEEP MERCY about biblical lament. 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, 202224 min

Carol Kent

Author and speaker Carol Kent talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and ministry, including an update on her son, a prison inmate who faithfully shares the gospel with other inmates. 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, 202224 min
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