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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 ShepherdAl Toledo
He was being scouted for a career in baseball when God led Al Toledo to pursue a different life work. Now the pastor of the Chicago Tabernacle, Al talks with…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMateen Elass, Part 2
Mateen Elass returns for part two of a two part conversation which details his decision to reject the religion of his father, Islam, as well as his study of…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMateen Elass, Part 1
In part 1 of a two-part conversation: Coming from a family tradition of the Islam faith, and deciding to pursue eastern mysticism instead, Mateen Elass talks…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDan Page
Pastor Dan Page talks with Wayne Shepherd about his struggle with an alcohol addiction and how he found healing through the power of Christ, a loving family…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAyanda Khumalo
A young worship leader from Zimbabwe who is in graduate studies here in the U.S., Ayanda Khumalo, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story as well as his…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMichael 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…
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 ShepherdVictor Akhterov
Victor Akhterov of the Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about the growth of listenership to Christian programming in Russia and Ukraine…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDave Zanotti
Dave Zanotti, President and CEO of the American Policy Roundtable and host of radio's THE PUBLIC SQUARE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling to the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTracy McKenzie
Wheaton College Professor of History Tracy McKenzie joins Wayne Shepherd in a discussion of what we know about the Pilgrim roots of our American Thanksgiving…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTerry Wardle
Terry Wardle, author of SOME KIND OF CRAZY, grew up in a hardscrabble, dysfunctional family and never felt that his life amounted to anything. He talks with…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAnne Graham Lotz
Through a season of personal grief following the deaths of her mother, father, and husband, plus battling cancer herself, Anne Graham Lotz talks with Wayne…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdStephen Welch
Stephen Welch was unmistakably called by God to work at the Pacific Garden Mission in Chicago. But he talks with Wayne Shepherd about the unusual circumstances…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdStan Guthrie
A new book on the life of Corrie ten Boom, VICTORIOUS, was written by Stan Guthrie who joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about Corrie's life and the lessons…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAli Master
Originally from Pakistan, Ali Master flunked out of college, was unemployed, and attempted suicide. His life changed when he converted to Christianity. Now a…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRobert Amaya
Actor Robert Amaya talks with Wayne Shepherd about his professional career as well as a recent decision to follow God's call into a men's ministry. Send your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDuncan Dyason
Called from his home in Britain to rescue street kids in Guatemala, Duncan Dyason talks with Wayne Shepherd about the plight of these children and what Street…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBecky McDonald
The President and Founder of Women at Risk, International (WAR), Becky McDonald, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the mission of WAR to protect victims of…
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 ShepherdMark Gregston
The host of radio's PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS and the Founder of Heartlight MInistries, Mark Gregston, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of helping…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCuba Report
Wayne Shepherd interviews a veteran Canadian missionary who makes regular trips to Cuba and reports on the growth of the church in that communist nation. Send…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdCraig and Gina Morgan
Craig and Gina Morgan talk with Wayne Shepherd about the unique challenges of the blended family and their desire to help others through their ministry Blended…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAnnette Hubbell
Annette Hubbell, author of Eternity through the Rearview Mirror, talks with Wayne Shepherd and details the stories of several people through history whose…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPhil McDonald
With work experience in 38 countries helping to set up or empower over 150 development projects, Dr. Phil McDonald talks with Wayne Shepherd about a few of the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEd Cannon
An update from his recent travels as Ed Cannon of the Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about the continuing effectiveness of shortwave…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMax McLean
Wayne Shepherd talks with Max McLean, an award-winning actor and founder and artistic director of New York City-based Fellowship for Performing Arts which is…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDr. Glena 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 ShepherdDr. Billy Kim
Billy Kim was plucked out of poverty and obscurity during wartime in Korea by an American GI. Talking with Wayne Shepherd, Dr. Kim tells his story of coming to…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdLouis Dooley
Louis Dooley, a young man who was once imprisoned with a life sentence for theft and attempted murder, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the turnaround in his…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdBarry Black
Retired Admiral and current Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, Barry Black, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and spiritual responsibilities in…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJoshua Sun
A recent graduate of Biola University, Joshua Sun of The Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about his radio program which reaches an…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTommy Coomes
Musician Tommy Coomes talks with Wayne Shepherd about being an early member of the CCM group Love Song, his role in forming Maranatha Music, and his life today…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPaul Sheppard
Paul Sheppard, pastor of Destiny Christian Fellowship in the San Francisco Bay area and host of radio's DESTINED FOR VICTORY, talks with Wayne Shepherd about…
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 ShepherdDr. Warren Wiersbe
Beloved pastor and author Warren Wiersbe died just a month ago. This week we reach into the FIRST PERSON archive for an interview as Dr. Wiersbe talked with…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdShawn Thornton
When back-to-back tragedies struck a Southern California community in 2018-- a shooting and a devastating wildfire-- Shawn Thornton and the people of Calvary…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAndy King
Andy King, the Executive Director of the Dream Center in Peoria, Illinois, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the mission and ministry of this inner-city…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMichael Card and Friends
Michael Card joins Wayne Shepherd in interviewing two guests: Author and speaker Kenneth Boa on the wonder in the skies above and Mary Francis Bowley and her…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdTodd Nettleton
The on-air host of The Voice of the Martyrs, Todd Nettleton, talks with Wayne Shepherd about reporting on the persecuted church and the lessons he has learned…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJohn Fuder
Doc Fuder has a passion to teach and train others to spiritually engage the city with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about that…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMike Fabarez
As we celebrate Easter, Pastor Mike Fabarez of Compass Bible Church in Aliso Viejo, CA, sits down with Wayne Shepherd to discuss the post-resurrection…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEric Thurman
Eric Thurman, author of THRIVE IN RETIREMENT, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about developing a clear vision for a change in the later season of your…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJamie Aten
Jamie Aten, a disaster psychologist and the author of WALKING DISASTER, What Katrina and Cancer Taught Me About Faith and Resilience, talks with Wayne…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEdward Bouvier
Known as the "Village Woodwright", artisan Edward Bouvier talks with Wayne Shepherd about approaching his woodworking as a spiritual ministry of creating…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdStan Buckley
A former lawyer and pastor, Stan Buckley is the Founder of But God Ministries building sustainable communities in Haiti and the Mississippi Delta through…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdKerby Anderson
On a recent visit to Dallas, Wayne Shepherd visited the studios of POINT OF VIEW radio and interviewed host Kerby Anderson. Kerby is also President of Probe…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdShane Mincer
Shane Mincer is Managing Partner and Founder of Chief Talent Officer, an executive search and recruiting firm. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own faith…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdEd Cannon
Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his career in ministry and gives a brief survey of several of the…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJoel Weldon
Joel Weldon talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling as a musician and voice actor. Together with his friend Tom Mgrdichian, Joel explains their…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdMark Jobe
Mark Jobe, the new President of the Moody Bible Institute talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and his new role as the 10th President in MBI's long…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdDr. Tom Seals
Dr. Tom Seals of Lipscomb University talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith-based course for returning military veterans, focusing on spiritual development…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdAyanda Khumalo
A young worship leader from Zimbabwe who is in graduate studies here in the U.S., Ayanda Khumalo, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story as well as his…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRobert Logan
A fighter pilot during the Korean War, Robert Logan talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and experiences. Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdRodney Bullard
Rodney Bullard, Vice President of Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and Executive Director of the Chick-fil-A Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdNick Vujicic
Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic is an evangelist, motivational speaker, author and director of Life Without Limbs. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdShawn 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…
First Person with Wayne Shepherd2018 Highlights
As the year draws to a close, a look back on a few many 2018 highlights including interviews with Billy Graham, David McCullough, Michelle Qureshi, and…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJustin Kron - Part 2
Returning to First Person this week, Justin Kron talks with Wayne Shepherd about the importance of Christmas to Jesus followers, also explaining what Hanukah…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdJustin Kron
Justin Kron, a Jesus follower, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his Jewish roots, his decision to become a Christian, and the Jewish heritage of the Christian…
First Person with Wayne ShepherdPaul Sheppard
Paul Sheppard, pastor of Destiny Christian Fellowship in the San Francisco Bay area and host of radio's DESTINED FOR VICTORY, talks with Wayne Shepherd about…