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First Person with Wayne Shepherd
Once a week 24 minute radio interviews focusing on personal Christian faith stories and spiritual calling. FIRST PERSON is produced by Wayne Shepherd Communications, LLC. 1717 Park St., Suite 300, Naperville, IL 60563. Email: Wayne@wayneshepherd.net
Episodes
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First Person: Ken Isaacs
Working for the ministry Samaritan's Purse has taken Ken Isaacs to 120 countries of the world, helping lead relief and development projects. Starting out in…
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First Person: Dom Gorie
Retired NASA Astronaut Dom Gorie, who flew four Space Shuttle missions-- two as Commander, talks with Wayne Shepherd about placing his faith in Christ and…
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First Person: Camille Melki
Camille Melki of Heart for Lebanon talks in studio with Wayne Shepherd about the influx of Syrian refugees into Lebanon and what is being done to care for…
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First Person: Michael Card
In a Christmas conversation, Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about some details of the events surrounding the birth of Christ which sometimes get…
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First Person: Jason Dorsey
Artist and pastor Jason Dorsey talks with Wayne Shepherd about art and the church, building an art studio as a community outreach, and a discipleship path he…
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First Person: Kay Horner
Kay Horner, Executive Director of Awakening America Alliance and National Coordinator for the Cry Out America 9/11 Prayer Initiative, talks with Wayne Shepherd…
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First Person: Stan Unger
Businessman Stan Unger talks with Wayne Shepherd about his mission to provide support to people in countries who need assistance with food and more-- all in…
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First Person: Marilyn Adamson
A former atheist, Marilyn Adamson became a follower of Jesus Christ by asking questions. Now, she tells Wayne Shepherd how she is using the internet to provide…
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First Person: Tracy McKenzie
With Thanksgiving upon us, Dr. Tracy McKenzie, professor and chair of the history department at Wheaton College, talks about the lessons we can learn from an…
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First Person: Jennifer Smith
Jennifer Smith once served 12 years in prison-- but it was while there that Jesus Christ changed her life. Today, Jennifer is the chaplain in the same prison…
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First Person: 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…
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First Person: Lee Strobel
Once a journalist for the Chicago Tribune, Lee Strobel studied Christianity with the goal of refuting it. Instead he was overwhelmed by the evidence, became a…
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First Person: Erin Bethea
Actress, writer, producer Erin Bethea talks with Wayne Shepherd about her calling to wholesome story telling through filmmaking and announces her newest movie…
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First Person: Jeanne Nigro
Formerly an organizational consultant in the corporate world, Jeanne Nigro was full of despair and saw no hope for herself. However, that was before Jesus…
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First Person: Ed Cannon
Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his recent trip to South Korea and the amazing movements of prayer…
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First Person: Dallas Holm
Early Christian contemporary music artist Dallas Holm talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry today. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the…
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First Person: Albert Reyes
Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks…
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First Person: Oliver Dossmann
Oliver Dossmann talks with Wayne Shepherd about his vision for a missionary-focused retreat center, called Eden Ridge, now operating in Tennessee. Send your…
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First Person: Dewayne Washington
The Gentlemen's Society is for young, inner city boys who are training to become men through the biblical principles of character and integrity. Dewayne…
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First Person: Andrew Scott
The President of Operation Mobilization U.S., Andrew Scott, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his background before joining OM, his call to serve, and the…
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First Person: Michael Card
In a conversation in his Franklin, TN studio, singer/songwriter/bible teacher Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry today. Send…
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First Person: The Barrick Family
All four members of the Barrick family sustained life-threatening injuries when their car was crushed by a drunk driver on their way home from church. Talking…
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First Person: Victor Akhterov
The Russian Ministries Director for the Far East Broadcasting Company, Victor Akhterov, talks with Wayne Shepherd about growing up during Soviet-era religious…
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First Person: Christine Boyle
Christine Boyle started out life at 18 as an unwed mother who gave birth to a special needs child. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about God's abundant care and…
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First Person: Bob Doll
Bob Doll, now Senior Portfolio Manager, Chief Equity Strategist at Nuveen Asset Management senior financial analyst, tells Wayne Shepherd of the lessons he…
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First Person: Kevin Belmonte
The author of DEFIANT JOY and THE QUOTABLE CHESTERTON, Kevin Belmonte talks with Wayne Shepherd about one of his favorite topics: The English writer…
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First Person: Ron Zappia
Today Ron Zappia is pastor of a large and growing church-- Harvest/Naperville, IL. But early in his life and marriage, before he met the Lord, things were not…
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First Person: Nick Hall
Nick Hall, the founder of Pulse, a fast-growing youth evangelism movement, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the need for and purpose of Pulse. They also discuss…
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First Person: Stefano Fehr
Stefano Fehr, President of Call of Hope U.S., talks with Wayne Shepherd about making the Gospel accessible to Muslims through creative media, relational…
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First Person: Fraser Family
When all 5 children in the missionary Fraser family boarded a small plane bound for rural Ontario for a weekend of ministry, little did they know they would…
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First Person: Boris and Nick Vujicic
Father and son Boris and Nick Vujicic talk with Wayne Shepherd about facing the challenge of raising a special needs child. Nick, born without arms or legs has…
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First Person: Tim Bayly
Author and pastor Tim Bayly, the son of the late author Joseph Bayly, talks with Wayne Shepherd about overcoming the failures of both having a "gloriously…
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First Person: Steve Siler
The Founder and Creative Director of Music for the Soul, Steve Siler, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story of faith and calling to use music as spiritual…
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First Person: Suzanne Stamboulieh
Wayne Shepherd talks with Suzanne Stamboulieh about her vision and passion to write and publish quality christian children's books which are centered on God's…
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First Person: Dr. Erwin Lutzer
Retiring this week as the Senior Pastor of Chicago's Moody Church, Dr. Erwin Lutzer talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry. Send your support…
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First Person: Marv Newell and Wayne Pederson
Churches are being encouraged to observe Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, bringing attention to the 2 billion in the world who have never heard the…
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First Person: Chuck and Winnie Christensen
Chuck and Winnie Christensen have been long time, faithful followers of Jesus Christ-- Chuck as a Christian broadcaster and Winnie as a speaker and author. As…
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First Person: James Hwang
James Hwang previously worked at NASA, developing robotics for the space agency. After that he served as local church pastor. Presently, Dr. Hwang is Executive…
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First Person: Scott Nordstrom
Following the death of an infant child, Scott Nordstrom and his family felt called of God to assist orphans around the world. Scott talks with Wayne Shepherd…
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First Person: Dr. Barry Corey
The President of Biola University, Dr. Barry Corey, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the message of his new book, LOVE KINDNESS, which seeks to rediscover…
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First Person: Ken Isaacs
Working for the ministry Samaritan's Purse has taken Ken Isaacs to 120 countries of the world, helping lead relief and development projects. Starting out in…
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First Person: Dom Gorie
NASA Astronaut Dom Gorie, who flew four Space Shuttle missions-- two as Commander, talks with Wayne Shepherd about placing his faith in Christ and recounts his…
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First Person: Nabeel Qureshi
Nabeel Qureshi, who converted from Islam to faith in Christ, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the implications of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Send your…
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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…
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First Person: Pamela Winderweedle
Pamela Winderweedle talks with Wayne Shepherd about her years of abuse and drug addiction which led to years of prison. Now free in Jesus Christ, Pamela is the…
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First Person: Dan Vermilya
Historian Dan Vermilya, the author of The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain and James Garfield and the Civil War, talks with Wayne Shepherd about stories of faith…
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First Person: James Ward
Pastor. author, and corporate executive James Ward talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book ZERO VICTIM in which he exposes victimization-- not unfortunate…
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First Person: Nabeel Qureshi
Formerly a devout Muslim, Nabeel Qureshi, the author of SEEKING ALLAH, FINDING JESUS, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his encounter with the claims of…
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First Person: Dr. Tracy McKenzie
Historian Dr. Tracy McKenzie talks with Wayne Shepherd about his study of the life of Abraham Lincoln and applies some of the lessons learned to people of…
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First Person: Peter Rosenberger
The founder of Caregivers with Hope, Peter Rosenberger, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own experience of providing long term care for his wife and offers…
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First Person: Jay Payleitner
Radio producer, author, and speaker Jay Payleitner talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? Send your support for FIRST…
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First Person: Rudi Wiens
International Christian broadcaster Rudi Wiens talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early life growing up in Siberia where his parents were exiled as Christian…
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First Person: Bob Tiede
Bob Tiede, a member of Cru's U.S. Leadership Development team, and the founder of www.LeadingWithQuestions.com, talks with Wayne Shepherd about developing the…
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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…
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First Person: Os Hillman
Os Hillman of the radio program FAITH, WORK, and CULTURE talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith story and the circumstances that led him to find his calling…
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First Person: Kevin Belmonte
The author of the latest biography of 19th century evangelist D.L. Moody, Kevin Belmonte, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book titled D.L. Moody; A Life…
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FIRST PERSON: Judy Mills and Michelle Rainey
One woman was a Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Volunteer, the other was a young teen, who didn't believe in God, taking care of her younger siblings while her…
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First Person: Victor Akhterov
The Russian Ministries Director for the Far East Broadcasting Company, Victor Akhterov, talks with Wayne Shepherd about growing up during Soviet-era religious…
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First Person: Chris and Jan Harris
Nashville singing talent and producers Chris and Jan Harris, known professionally as Rodeo and Juliet, talk with Wayne Shepherd about their life and music…
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First Person: Max Armstrong
Agribusiness broadcaster Max Armstrong talks with Wayne Shepherd as they salute the American farmer at Thanksgiving and tell stories from Max's book, Stories…