First Person With Wayne Shepherd

Victor Akhterov, Russian Ministries Director for the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the unprecedented ways listeners in Russia are responding to FEBC online programs, and the exciting development of new on-air radio stations in Ukraine.

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 has created which helps people find their calling and purpose in Christ.

Radio producer Joe Carlson, who has teamed up with Wayne Shepherd on First Person and countless other radio shows, joins Wayne in conversation about taking risks in life when God calls you to do so, and tells of his own calling to minister to the homeless and becoming a jail chaplain.

Mary Dodd is a hands-on carpenter and builder. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about spiritual remodeling for women and her book, The Pink Toolbelt.

Author and pastor Skip Heitzig talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ and about his book, The Bible from 30,000 Feet.

Christian businessman Rick Warren from the Detroit area talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life's testimony that led to him re-marrying his wife once he gave control of his life to Jesus Christ.

As a Marine corporal in WWII, Edgar Harrell's mission on the USS Indianapolis was to guard the secret crates holding the atomic bombs as they were delivered to a Pacific airbase. After delivery, the Indianapolis was sunk with only a few survivors found after 4 1/2 days. Mr. Harrell, one of those men, talks with Wayne Shepherd.

Pastor and author Philip De Courcy, speaker on the KNOW THE TRUTH radio program, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early life in Northern Ireland and his calling and ministry today in the U.S.

The final in a 4 part conversation as Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Gospel of John and it's unique message. All 4 interviews-- one on each of the Gospels-- is now available for listening at FirstPersonInterview.com.

Musician Fernando Ortega discusses his life story and his new CD, The Crucifixion of Jesus, with Wayne Shepherd.

Musician and composer John Campbell talks with Wayne Shepherd about the life God has given him creating music for the popular children's radio program Adventures in Odyssey as well as other many projects.

On the 50th anniversary of Wycliffe Associates, President and CEO Dr. Bruce Smith talks with Wayne Shepherd about new technology which is accelerating the process of Bible translation, and tells stories from his new book, LIVING TRANSLATION; Their Stories.

Ethiopian pastor and church leader Mulugeta Ashagre talks with Wayne Shepherd about his difficult life growing up, his turn from atheism to Christianity, and his spiritual vision for his country.

Daven Edwards talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story including years of drifting away from following God and also suffering from a severe physical condition. Now fully committed to the Lord Jesus Christ, Daven talks about the turn his life has taken.

Now CEO of the children's Gospel ministry, Awana, Valerie Bell talks about her calling to serve and her vision for Awana's outreach to even more children around the world.

The CEO of Halftime Institute, Dean Niewolny, joins Wayne Shepherd to tell his personal story of leaving his marketplace career to help people translate their success and skills into affecting their spiritual lives. Dean is the author of TRADE UP, How to Move from Just Making Money to Making a Difference.

Now retired as a Major General in the USAF, Scott Gration served his country in several ways, including as Ambassador to Kenya. This former missionary kid who grew up in Africa talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of public service.

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 tells of her desire to help children develop their musical gifts and beautifully plays the hymn tune Finlandia (Be Still My Soul).

From the oil fields of Texas, David Howell led a rough and tumble life. He says he was a hard-drinking, hard-sinning man-- until he accepted Christ as his savior. David talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and the ministry he started to reach people in prison with the Gospel.

In the third in a series of four conversations, singer/songwriter/Bible teacher Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about Luke, the "Gospel of Amazement", and what it teaches about Jesus.