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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: Tommy Moore
Tommy Moore of World Relief talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life growing up in inner-city Chicago and his heart for the world's refugees who come to the…
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First Person: Brad Mattes
A leader in the pro-life movement, Brad Mattes of the Life Issues Institute, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his own faith story and dedication to saving the…
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First Person: Mark Hamby
Mark Hamby of Lamplighter Theatre and Guild talks to Wayne Shepherd about his dramatic conversion experience and his love for Christian classic literature…
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First Person: John Stonestreet
Radio commentator and host John Stonestreet of BreakPoint talks to Wayne Shepherd about the development of his own biblical worldview and his desire to teach…
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First Person: Mike Fechner
Mike Fechner of HIS Bridgebuilders, a ministry aimed at restoring urban communities, tells Wayne Shepherd how God led him to start this ministry through…
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First Person: Boris Volkov
Boris Volkov, the Director of School WIthout Walls for Russian Ministries, tells the story of his life and his vision for developing young, evangelical leaders…
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First Person: Don Beebe
Former NFL player Don Beebe talks with Wayne Shepherd about his career marked by faith, determination, and perseverance. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to…
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First Person: Yvonne Carlson
Because of what her Dutch family survived during WWII, Yvonne Carlson expresses a deep appreciation for those who sacrificed to win her family's freedom. Send…
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First Person: George Del Canto
Ambitious and selfish, George Del Canto tells Wayne Shepherd how he came to hate the person he had become as he chased wealth, leading him to surrender his…
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First Person: Greg Pritchard
Dr. Greg Pritchard, Director of the European Leadership Forum, tells his story to Wayne Shepherd and discusses the strategic importance of Europe in world…
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First Person: Papa Joe Bradford
Papa Joe Bradford talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unique life story leading to the founding of Elijah's Heart, a ministry to at-risk, fatherless children…
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First Person: Dr. Bob Bakke
The host of the One Cry Prayer Summit, Dr. Bob Bakke, talks with Wayne Shepherd about great prayer movements of the past and the hope for a spiritual awakening…
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First Person: Buddy Greene
Talented musician Buddy Greene talks to Wayne Shepherd about his early search for faith in Christ and also discusses those who have mentored him musically…
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First Person: Rich Stearns
The President of World Vision, Rich Stearns, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the message of his new book, Unfinished, Believing Is Only the Beginning. Send…
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First Person: Charles Robinson
Charles Robinson, a Native American, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his deep desire for all people to understand his culture and see it penetrated by the…
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First Person: Keith and Kristyn Getty
Wayne Shepherd interviews modern day hymn writers Keith and Kristyn Getty in their Nashville home about their lives and worship music. Send your support for…
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First Person: Cathey Anderson
Cathey Anderson of Operation Mobilzation joins Wayne Shepherd to talk about The Freedom Climb as group of women plan to climb Mt. Everest in April 2013 for the…
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First Person: Dr. Alister McGrath
Author of the new, acclaimed biography of C.S. Lewis, Dr. Alister McGrath talks with Wayne Shepherd about the life Lewis described as an "eccentric genius…
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First Person: Hannu Haukka
Wayne Shepherd's guest is Dr. Hannu Haukka, President and CEO of Great Commission Media Ministries (formerly IRR/TV), a non-denominational modern missions…
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First Person: Dr. Ted Baehr
Ted Baehr, Founder and Publisher of MOVIEGUIDE® and Chairman of the Christian Film & Television Commission® ministry, talks with Wayne Shepherd. Send your…
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First Person: Wally Kulakoff, Part 2
Wally Kulakoff tells of ministry in the countries of the former Soviet Union, including a project of Russian Ministries called School Without Walls. Send your…
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First Person: Wally Kulakoff
Wally Kulakoff tells the unusual story of his family's background in Russian, China, and Australia and his personal journey to faith in Christ. Send your…
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First Person: Dewayne Washington
Pastor Dewayne Washington from Ft. Worth, Texas tells Wayne Shepherd about his vision to teach young men about biblical manhood through The Gentlemen's…
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First Person: Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott, the President of Operation Mobilization in the U.S., talks to Wayne Shepherd about the global ministry of OM. Send your support for FIRST PERSON…
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First Person: Gerard Long
The Director of Alpha USA, Gerard Long, talks to Wayne Shepherd about moving from senior business leadership to ministry as well as his family's grief over a…
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First Person: Tom Lin
The Director of Urbana 2012, the student missions conference sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his own faith story…
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First Person: Michael Card
Musician and Bible teacher Michael Card discusses the incarnation of Jesus Christ in a Christmas-time conversation with Wayne Shepherd. Send your support for…
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First Person: Trace Embry
The founder of Shepherd's Hill Academy, Trace Embry, tells the story of how God called him to Bible school and eventually to start a ministry to help teens in…
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First Person: Al Sanders
Veteran radio announcer and innovative producer, Al Sanders, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his life and career in Christian radio, dating back to the 1940's…
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First Person: Tullian Tchividjian
Author and pastor Tullian Tchividjian, grandson of Dr. Billy Graham, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his early life of rebellion and what he's learned about the…
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First Person: Vicky Wauterlek
Vicky Wauterlek of HANDS OF HOPE describes what her organization does to help women and children in several African countries. Send your support for FIRST…
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First Person: Steve Scheibner
Steve Scheibner who, until the last minute, was scheduled to be one of the pilots on American Airlines flight #11 out of Boston on 9/11, tells his story to…
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First Person: Lee Ellis
Former Vietnam-era POW Lee Ellis, author of LEADING WITH HONOR, tells Wayne Shepherd about the life long lessons he learned as a result of his experience. Send…
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First Person: Max Lucado
Author and pastor Max Lucado talks to Wayne Shepherd and tells his own story of experiencing God's grace. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East…
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First Person: Byron Paulus
Byron Paulus, Executive Director and President of Life Action Ministries tells Wayne Shepherd his faith story as well as the story of One Cry, a movement…
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First Person: Kim Ketola
Kim Ketola, author of CRADLE MY HEART Finding God's Love After Abortion, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about her personal story. Send your support for…
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First Person: Dr. Ratna Sajja
Born and raised in India as a Hindu, Dr. Ratna Sajja came to the saving knowledge of Christ after being miraculously healed from polio. He was called to the…
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First Person: Dr. Michael Youssef
Dr. Michael Youssef of LEADING THE WAY radio and television tells Wayne Shepherd his personal, dramatic story of leaving his home in Egypt and following God's…
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First Person: Harold Sala
This month, Dr. Harold Sala marks his 50th year of broadcasting and he talks to Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry. Send your support for FIRST PERSON…
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First Person: Christopher and Angela Yuan
Mother and son, Angela and Christopher Yuan, tell the story of Christopher's wandering years into homosexuality and drugs, while a mother prayed for her…
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First Person: Levi Benkert
California Businessman Levi Benkert tells Wayne of his family's decision to leave a comfortable lifestyle and move to Ethiopia to help create new families from…
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First Person: Gail McWilliams
Gail McWilliams tells Wayne Shepherd that when medical reports threatened her eyesight if she had children, she chose to trust God with the outcome. Send your…
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First Person: Makoto Fujimura
Renowned artist Makoto Fujimura discusses with Wayne Shepherd the link between his Christian faith and his creative work. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to…
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First Person: Dámaris Carbaugh
Vocalist Dámaris Carbaugh tells her life story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ and using music as a means of proclaiming the Gospel. Send your support for…
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First Person: Dr. Warren Wiersbe
Long time pastor, author, and teacher Dr. Warren Wiersbe talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of ministry, starting with his career as a magician. Send…
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First Person: Jerry Wiles
Jerry Wiles says the Gospel came to us on its way to someone else and we need to be faithful in telling others the Good News. Send your support for FIRST…
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First Person: Steve Siler
The Founder of Music for the Soul, Steve Siler talks to Wayne Shepherd about his coming to faith in Christ and the change that brought to his life and music…
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First Person: Ron DiCianni
Artist Ron DiCianni talks to Wayne Shepherd about his own story of faith in God and his passion to promote the arts as part of our Christian witness. Send your…
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First Person: Tani and Eftali Baraku
Tani and Eftali Baraku, a young Albanian couple who lead the ministry of Radio Emanuel, tell their story of proclaiming the Gospel in Albania. Send your…
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First Person: Mark Gregston
Host of the radio program PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS, Mark Gregston looks back on his life and sees how God has prepared him for helping troubled teens and their…
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First Person: Jerel Law
During her illness and since her death, author Jerel Law has been not only writing books, but keeping a blog describing the experience of the death his wife…
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First Person: Dr. Michael Cooper
Dr. Michael Cooper of The Timothy Center for Sustainable Transformation talks to Wayne Shepherd about the mission of his organization which seeks to involve…
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First Person: Charles Morris
The host of Haven Today on radio, Charles Morris, tells of his backround as a journalist, his story of faith in Christ, and the tragic death of his son. Send…
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First Person: Currey Womack
Currey Womack of the Nashville Rescue Mission talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenge and joy of helping the men and women who come through the doors of…
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First Person: Dan Hanson and Jack Smart
Dan Hanson returned home from the war in Iraq and turned to alcohol to ease his emotional pain. Dan and Jack Smart, President of Teen Challenge USA, tell Dan's…
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First Person: Dr. John Koessler
Dr. John Koessler, Chair and Professor of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey to faith in Christ as told in…
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First Person: Erwin Lutzer
Author, radio host, and Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Erwin Lutzer tells his early life story and his subsequent call to the ministry. Send your support…
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First Person: Joey and Rory Feek
Country/Western duo and songwriters Joey and Rory Feek visit with Wayne Shepherd on their Tennessee farm. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East…
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First Person: Jon and Andrew Erwin
Jon and Andrew Erwin, the makers of the new movie, OCTOBER BABY, join Wayne Shepherd in the first half of this week's show. Then, the second half features cast…
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First Person: Laura Story
Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Laura Story, the author of the multiple award winning song Blessings, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about her…