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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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Robert Elliott

Originally from Scotland, Pastor Robert Elliott talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Reformation and Scottish hero of the faith, John Knox. 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, 202324 min

Michael Card

With his recent announcement of retirement from his music and teaching ministry, Michael Card joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his decision. 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, 202324 min

George Barna

Researcher George Barna talks with Wayne Shepherd about recent findings regarding the importance of instilling a biblical worldview into children when they are young. 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, 202324 min

Clint Greene

Native American Clint Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life testimony and ministry. He is the founder of Native American Indigenous 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!

Oct 05, 202324 min

Ernie Harwell

From the archive: Long-time Detroit Tiger baseball announcer, the late Ernie Harwell, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life in baseball and his 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!

Sep 28, 202324 min

Terry Glaspey

Author Terry Glaspey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, DISCOVERING GOD THROUGH THE ARTS . 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 20, 202324 min

Maina Mwaura

Both journalist Maina Maura and Dr. Joe Stowell talk with Wayne Shepherd about the legacy ministry of Dr. Howard Hendricks who mentored many of today's Christian 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!

Sep 14, 202324 min

Chad Roberts

Chad Roberts talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as a pastor, undeterred by his total blindness. 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, 202324 min

Sergey Rakhuba

Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia talks with Wayne Shepherd about the summer outreach in Ukraine, giving children affected by the war a chance to attend a summer camp. 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 31, 202324 min

Olivier Melnick Part 2

As a continuation from last week, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about the circumstances of Olivier's secular Jewish parents coming to faith in 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!

Aug 24, 202324 min

Olivier Melnick

Born in Paris to a secular Jewish family, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith in Jesus Christ which he says is the most Jewish thing he has ever done. 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 17, 202324 min

Alistair Begg

Pastor and teacher Alistair Begg of radio's TRUTH FOR LIFE talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry calling which started in his native Scotland. 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, 202324 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!

Aug 03, 202324 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!

Jul 27, 202324 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!

Jul 19, 202324 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!

Jul 14, 202324 min

David McCullough

In the second of a two-part interview, Wayne Shepherd talks with historian David McCullough about his book, 1776, and George Washington's leadership during the War for Independence. 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, 202324 min

David McCullough

From the archive: Part One of a 2005 conversation as Wayne Shepherd talks with historian David McCullough about the events surrounding George Washington in 1776. Mr. McCullough died in 2022. 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 28, 202324 min

Korea Report

Following a recent trip to South Korea, Wayne Shepherd interviews a young Korean broadcaster and talks with Ed Cannon and Mark Jobe, reflecting on the trip. 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 22, 202324 min

Billy Kim

Long-time Korean pastor, evangelist, and FEBC broadcaster, Dr. Billy Kim, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story which begins as a house boy to an American soldier during the Korean War. 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, 202324 min

Christopher Beth

The Founder of The Bucket Ministry, Christopher Beth talks with Wayne Shepherd about his surprise spiritual encounter that led to the start of a new 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!

Jun 08, 202324 min

Jim Killion

Jim Killion, Founder and leader of Digizent International , talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey of following Christ and lessons learned along the way. 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 31, 202324 min

Memorial Day

Wayne Shepherd reads excerpts from For God and Country by Lyle Dorsett, the story of chaplains who served in WWII. 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 24, 202324 min

Ron Harris

Veteran Christian broadcaster Ron Harris talks with Wayne Shepherd about his experiences and current 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!

May 18, 202324 min

Clarke Forsythe

Senior Counsel with Americans United for Life talks with Wayne Shepherd about his commitment to the pro-life cause. 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 11, 202324 min

Charles Ware

Dr. Charles Ware, Executive Director of Grace Relations, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his life and 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!

May 04, 202324 min

George Verwer

George Verwer, the Founder of Operation Mobilization, died earlier this month. In this 2017 conversation with Wayne Shepherd, he talks about his life and 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!

Apr 27, 202324 min

James Ward

James Ward, author of Zero Victim , talks with Wayne Shepherd about his Gospel-centered message of overcoming injustice with a new attitude. 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, 202324 min

Joy Cheng

Dr. Joy Cheng, Director of the Program Department and broadcaster with the Far East Broadcasting Company Chinese Ministries, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and 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!

Apr 13, 202324 min

Jeremiah Johnston

Christian apologist Jeremiah Johnston, author of Body of Proof, talks with Wayne Shepherd about reasons to believe in the resurrection 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!

Apr 06, 202324 min
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