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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
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMike 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdGunnar 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAndre Bernier
TV Meteorologist Andre Bernier talks with Wayne Shepherd about his fascination with the weather that began in childhood, the importance of following your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdLarry 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCraig 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdGlena 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMichael 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDon 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBruce 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJanice Allen
Janice Allen, CEO and President of ICM, The Global Church Developer, talks about her story and the mission of helping indigenous ministries equip local…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAyanda Khumalo
A young worship leader from Zimbabwe, Ayanda Khumalo, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story as well as his views on worship, music, and the church…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdYear End
This last program of 2020 features four highlights: Joni Tada, Petr Jasek, Philip Yancey, and Victor Akhterov. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDan Darling
In a conversation with Wayne Shepherd, author Dan Darling takes a look at a few the characters in the Christmas story and shares insights often overlooked. Dan…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMichael Card
Wayne Shepherd talks with Michael Card about his latest thoughts after a long study of the life of Jesus, plus Dr. George Guthrie joins the conversation about…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMichael Clark
Once a domestic violence villain jailed twice for his abuse, Michael Clark has experienced healing through Jesus Christ. Now, he helps abusers find the same…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBrian Kluth
As we enter in the Christmas season, speaker and author Brian Kluth talks with Wayne Shepherd about generosity and leaving a legacy of faith. Send your support…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTracy McKenzie
As we approach Thanksgiving, Dr. Tracy McKenzie of Wheaton College (IL) talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Pilgrims-- who they were and what they believed…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMorty Lloyd
Wayne Shepherd talks with Morty Lloyd, Vice-President of Development for Mission Eurasia, about his life as a minister and commercially rated pilot. Send your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRobert Wolgemuth
Author, speaker, and literary agent Robert Wolgemuth talks with Wayne Shepherd about his marriage to Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth following the death of his first…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdChristine Wyrtzen
Christine Wyrtzen, whose ministry started in music, now writes and produces radio programs and online devotionals. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about her…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRobin Steele
Robin Steele is the father of a severely disabled, 18 year old daughter, Kennady. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenges and joys of caring for his…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBryan Windle
Bryan Windle, a Canadian pastor and Staff Researcher and writer for the Associates for Biblical Research, talks with Wayne Shepherd about recent archeological…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJosh Moody
Originally from England, Pastor Josh Moody of the historic College Church in Wheaton, IL talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as a pastor…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEd Cannon
Ed Cannon and Wayne Shepherd share a preview of the new podcast UNTIL ALL HAVE HEARD from the Far East Broadcasting Company, including a conversation with FEBC…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPetr Jasek
Petr Jasek, Global Ambassador for Voice of the Martyrs, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his arrest and 445-day imprisonment alongside members of ISIS, unjustly…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPetr Jasek Part 2
Following their radio conversation, Wayne Shepherd continues talking with Petr Jasek about his persecution and experience in a Sudanese prison. Send your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEd Melick
Ed Melick talks with Wayne Shepherd about a marriage divorce that led to lessons about the power of God's grace to heal even the most damaged relationships…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPhilip Yancey
Prior to the release of his personal memoir, author Philip Yancey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and writing. Send your support for FIRST…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRita Elmounayer
Rita Elmounayer, CEO of SAT7 Television, tells her story of growing up in war-torn Lebanon, and addresses the plight of Lebanon following the tremendous…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCorrado Primavera
A citizen of Rome, Pastor Corrado Primavera talks with Wayne Shepherd about the evidence he sees around him that tells the story of the Apostle Paul and the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdKyle Smith
Missionary Kyle Smith (not his real name) talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unique ministry in the Middle East, using aquaponics to build relationships. Send…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBruce Bruinsma
Bruce Bruinsma, author of The Retirement Reformation, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the movement he is launching to encourage seniors to continue to make an…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJohn Bouquet
Pastor John Bouquet talks with Wayne Shepherd about coming to faith in Christ as a young man and his subsequent call to be the pastor of a local church. Send…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJim Denison
Commentator Jim Denison of the Denison Forum, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling to bring biblical thinking to the cultural issues of our…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdVaneetha 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDavid Hunt
Wayne Shepherd's guest is David Hunt, the publisher of The Most Important Story, a booklet, printed in many languages, that has been used to introduce millions…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdIra Wagler
Ira Wagler, raised in an Amish culture, left that life years ago. However he talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, BROKEN ROADS, the story of returning…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDave Zanotti
At this time when America celebrates the 4th of July, Dave Zanotti of The American Policy Roundtable talks with Wayne Shepherd about the leadership of George…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCarson Pue
Carson Pue, a leader in both business and ministry as an executive coach, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his personal story of grief and loss. Send your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPaul Bramsen
Paul Bramsen, the producer of the animated gospel video tool, King of Glory, talks with Wayne Shepherd about its reach into the Muslim culture and beyond. Send…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPeter Duraisami
Originally from India, Peter Duraisami is now the Executive Director of the Scott Mission in Toronto, ON. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling and…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAmanda Haley
Author Amanda Hope Haley talks with Wayne Shepherd about how her faith was strengthened through diligent Bible study even while studying at Harvard. Send your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEdgar Harrell
One of the few living survivors of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in WWII, now 95 year old Edgar Harrell, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the 4 and a half…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDon Stephens
The Founder of Mercy Ships talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unusual call to start a ministry based on a ship at sea. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBrian and Sally Oxley
Brian and Sally Oxley talk with Wayne Shepherd about owning the house and farm once owned by the Johnny Cash family and preserving the spiritual legacy the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdSergey Rakhuba
Covid-19 has created much hardship in the countries of Eurasia, but it has also led to many opportunities to comfort people with God's love and care. Sergey…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAndrew Brunson
Andrew Brunson, who spent two years in a Turkish prison as an innocent man, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the struggle to remain faithful to God during his…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRob Rienow
Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries talks with Wayne Shepherd about family life during the Covid-19 lockdown. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJoni Tada
In an interview recorded just before the new of the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., Joni Eareckson Tada talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of pain and…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEd Cannon
With the coronavirus affecting the whole world, Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the impact on FEBC…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdSpecial: Suffering in the Age of Coronavirus
Because of the fear and anxiety many people are experiencing, this special edition of FIRST PERSON addressing the purpose of suffering in this world. You'll…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCraig Duck
The President/Missionary of the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters International, retired Washington DC fireman Craig Duck, talks with Wayne Shepherd about…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTom Atema
The Co-Founder of Heart for Lebanon, Tom Atema, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the refugee crisis in Lebanon and what is being done in the name of Christ…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJohn Bernbaum
Dr. John Bernbaum, author of OPENING THE RED DOOR, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the rise and fall of Russia's first Christian liberal arts university. Send…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdChris Fabry
Well known radio host and author Chris Fabry talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and life calling, including his call to write and encourage others to…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCharlie Dyer
A veteran of many trips to the Holy Land, educator and author Dr. Charles (Charlie) Dyer talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life's work and ministry of…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRob 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…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBill Ziegler
An award-winning public high school principal, Dr. Bill Ziegler talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own challenges as a young student growing up, his faith in…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBecky Nordquist
The author of the book and song Before We Said Hello , Becky Nordquist, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the grief of losing a child. Send your support for…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAl Toledo (extra conversation: DNA of a Leader)
Following the official FIRST PERSON episode with Al Toledo, Wayne and Al spent an extra few minutes talking about his book DNA OF A LEADER. Send your support…