First Person With Wayne Shepherd

Originally from Scotland, Colin Smith, Senior Pastor of The Orchard church with locations around the Chicago area, and the speaker on radio's UNLOCKING THE BIBLE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as well as his book which builds on the biblical story of the thief on the cross who believed in Christ.

Pastor. author, and corporate executive James Ward talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book ZERO VICTIM in which he exposes victimization-- not unfortunate circumstances-- as something which often leads to mental and spiritual defeat by creating negative memories and damaged emotions.

Jerry Wiles, President Emeritus of Living Water International, talks with Wayne Shepherd about what is known as the Orality Movement in sharing the Gospel worldwide.

Wayne Shepherd talks with a young, Christian leader in the country of Mongolia. Batjargal Tuvshintengel is the Director Far East Broadcasting Company's radio station in Mongolia, Radio Wind, reaching his country with Christian radio and helping the church to grow.

On the set of the upcoming movie THE WAR ROOM, Wayne Shepherd talks with Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, and Stephen Kendrick about the film's theme of prayer. For additional on-set interviews, Facebook.com/FirstPersonInterview.

Jan Harrison, after the sudden death of her son while on a mission in Africa, wrote a book called AFTER THE STORM. On this week's program, she talks with Wayne Shepherd about the grief but also the hope and comfort offered By Jesus Christ to those who trust Him with their sorrows.

Herbert Cooper, pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story of childhood sexual abuse and struggles. He sums up his testimony with the words, "But God Changes Everything" and says that whatever difficulty or crisis you are facing, God can restore your hope.

Although Don Rice helps people plan their financial future, he's much more interested in their eternal future. Don also is Chairman of the Board for Christian radio station, WBNH in Pekin, IL and he talks with Wayne Shepherd about his joy in sharing Christ with everyone he meets.

Scholar and Christian apologist Dr. John Lennox of the University of Oxford talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book AGAINST THE FLOW, The Inspiration of Daniel In An Age of Relativism, discussing the role and responsibility of the Christian in the public square.

Dr. Albert Reyes, the President of Buckner International, a global ministry focused on serving vulnerable children, orphans, seniors, and their families, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and recent book, The Jesus Agenda.

As the leaders of the upcoming Global Leadership Summit at Willow Creek Community Church, Senior Pastor Bill Hybels and Willow Creek Association CEO and President Gary Schwammlein talk with Wayne Shepherd about this year's summit, along with the results of a survey measuring its effectiveness over the past 20 years.

Best selling author and award winning filmmaker Bill Myers, whose new book is titled THE JESUS EXPERIENCE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his quest to experience a deeper love and friendship with God.

Contracting polio as a very young child, Steve Stirling's parents left him at an orphanage in Korea. Today, Steve is the President and CEO of MAP, International, a global Christian health organization. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and his mission today.

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 America, giving his life to Christ, and serving for many years as a Christian leader, pastor, evangelist, and broadcaster--not only in his homeland, but all over the world.

Dr. Erwin Lutzer who has announced he is stepping down as Senior Pastor of Chicago's Moody Church to become Pastor Emeritus, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his new autobiography, He Will Be the Preacher.

When a rare genetic disorder caused the failure of Jeff Jacobsen's liver, he received a transplant. Jeff talks with Wayne Shepherd about the disease, the miracle of an organ transplant, and the lessons he learned about God's providential care through the crisis.

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 provision for her life and encourages other parents of children with disabilities.

Along with her husband, Max, Denalyn Lucado has written a Treasury of Bedtime Prayers for children. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about the impact of prayer in her life and the importance of teaching children to pray from their youngest days.

With over 30 years of experience in journalism, government, and the church, Wallace Henley, author of GLOBEQUAKE, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the role of the church in culture and the need for developing Christian leaders for influence in the public square.

Tim Rogers of the Elgin Children's Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about the foundation's mission of breaking the cycle of poverty for the youngest, poorest, and most vulnerable children in rural Southern Appalachia.