First Person with Wayne Shepherd

The Founder of The Timothy Initiative, David Nelms, talks with Wayne Shepherd about this extensive disciple-making ministry.   (click for more...) Website:  https://ttiglobal.org The interview with Pastor David Nelms, founder of The Timothy Initiative (TTI), centers on his mission to plant churches among unreached people groups worldwide. Nelms explains that TTI focuses on areas with few or no chu...

Retired USAF Chaplain Thomas Westall, now President of Operation Military Blessings, talks with Wayne Shepherd about assisting military personnel.  (click for more...)    Website:  http://operationmilitaryblessings.org Retired Air Force Chaplain Thomas Westall , president and CEO of Operation Military Blessings (OMB) , highlights his ministry’s mission to assist active-duty military families facin...

With an upsurge in college campus faith activity, Dr. Bob Bakke joins Wayne Shepherd and reports on what he sees happening.  (click for more...)   Websites:  https://www.onecry.com     https://ttiglobal.org  https://collegiatedayofprayer.org Dr. Bob Bakke, interviewed by Wayne Shepherd on First Person , describes an extraordinary spiritual awakening taking place among college students across the U...

Dr. John Munro , senior pastor of Calvary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, and host of The Verdict radio program, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey from law to ministry.   (click for more...)    Website:  www.calvarychurch.com The Verdict Radio Program:  https://theverdict.org Originally from Scotland, Pastor Munro was raised in a Christian home and came to faith at age 12. After a s...

Host Wayne Shepherd interviews Sergey Rakhuba, President of Mission Eurasia , who shares his journey from growing up in a Christian family in Soviet Ukraine to leading a ministry serving the former Soviet Union. (click for more...) Website:  MissionEurasia.org   Gift catalog:  https://missioneurasia.org/your-gifts-change-lives/ Sergey recalls his struggles with faith during his youth under Soviet...

Professor Emeritus at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Winfred Neely talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of preaching and teaching.  (click for more...)     Dr. Neely shares his remarkable journey of faith and his lifelong calling to preach and teach the Word of God. Introduced to prayer by his mother as a child, Neely came to personal faith in Christ at age 19 while serving in the U.S. Army throug...

Ken Isaacs of Samaritan's Purse talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling to meeting humanitarian needs around the world in the name of Christ.  (click for more...)   Ken is Vice-President of Programs and Government Relations at Samaritan's Purse, and the author of Running to the Fire, Helping in Jesus' Name .   Interview Notes: Former water well driller, went as a volunteer to We...

Wayne Shepherd talks with Jonathon Seidl about his alcohol addiction and the transforming power of Jesus to deliver him daily from his addictive behavior.  (click for more...) Website and book:  https://www.jonseidl.com   Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic Key Themes God only uses sinners: Jonathon emphasizes that aside from Jesus, everyone God uses is imperfect. Shame and vulnerability: He init...

Wayne Shepherd talks with Jenny Waltman , Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Grace Klein Community in Birmingham, Alabama.  (click for more)   A ministry dedicated to serving underprivileged and disadvantaged people, rooted in biblical principles. Website:  https://gracekleincommunity.com Jenny's Book:  God Chose the Wrong Person can be found here .  Jenny and her husband lost their construction b...

The grandson of the late Dr. Warren Wiersbe, Dan Jacobsen, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the publication of one of his grandfather's unpublished manuscripts. (Click for more)    Years ago an unpublished Wiersbe manuscript tucked in a dusty manila folder was unearthed by the Jacobsen family. Wiersbe grandson Dan Jacobsen, a young pastor himself, spent two years preserving his grandfather&apo...

Businessman John Wieland, author of Uncommon Threads , talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story of faith and the lessons he's learned about faith, family, and business.  (click for more)  You'll find the book Uncommon Threads here . John Wieland Program Notes: Background & Business CEO of MH Equipment (material handling/forklift company in Illinois). President of His First Foundatio...

Hal Habecker of Finishing Well Ministries, joins Wayne Shepherd to talk about encouraging seniors to actively pursue and fulfill God's calling . (click for more)  Website:  https://www.finishingwellministries.org Interview notes: Background & Faith Journey Born in Hershey, PA , one of six children in a farming family. Came to Christ at age 6 in an independent Bible church. Early fascinati...

Pastor and author George Koch joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his life experiences and his book, Bullies, Parasites, and Slaves .  (click for more)  More about George's book:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=bullies+parasites+and+slaves&crid=3HRAB41FIEJ9R&sprefix=Bullies%2Caps%2C117&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-pd-dpltr-ranker_3_7 Interview Summary: George Koch’s Background Career bega...

A beloved professor at Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Bill Thrasher, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own faith story and teaching on prayer.   (click for more) For more about prayer: www. VictoriousPraying.com Interview Notes – Dr. Bill Thrasher Theme: Spiritual formation, prayer, and the Christian life Background: Dr. Bill Thrasher is a longtime professor at Moody Bible Institute. Passionate abou...

Former NBA star Mike Newlin talks with Wayne Shepherd about his basketball career and his long commitment to his relationship with Jesus Christ.  (click for more) Background & Basketball Career Mike Newlin was a standout NBA guard, scoring over 12,000 points . Drafted by the San Diego Rockets , who became the Houston Rockets one week later. Known for his discipline—trained 6–8 hours a day in h...

Colby Barrett, Executive Producer of the documentary, A Faith Under Siege, talks with Wayne Shepherd about Russian forces persecuting Ukrainian Christians. (click for more)  A Faith Under Siege can be viewed on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E4gJWdsyAA&ab_channel=AFaithUnderSiege The film is endorsed by Mission Eurasia . To read Faith Under Fire: Understanding and Responding to Rel...

Mike Joens put his faith in Jesus Christ while in the Marines. He went on to become a successful animator and has now created a series for children. (click for more) Mike's dream all along was to create an animated series for children that would teach God's Word. That happened with the production of Theo Presents, available on DVD here . Key Interview Highlights Spiritual Transformation...

The CEO of the large and successful Correct Craft company, Bill Yeargin , joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation his personal faith journey and how it has helped him lead over 2,000 employees and distributors in over 70 countries.                                                NEXT WEEK:  Mike Joens Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Cen...

Evangelist, teacher, and counselor Sammy Tippit talks with Wayne Shepherd about his decades of experience proclaiming the Gospel around the world.                                           NEXT WEEK:  Bill Yeargin Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center  Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020  Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention...

Bill Hendricks, President of The Giftedness Center and the Executive Director for Christian Leadership at The Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Seminary, talks with Wayne Shepherd about finding purpose through God's spiritual calling.                                              NEXT WEEK:  Sammy Tippit Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC Nationa...

Chad Roberts, a pastor who has been totally blind since 2018, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story of determination, with God's help, to not quit but continue his ministry. (click for more) The circumstances that led to Chad's blindness have not deterred him in the least from continuing to teach God's Word as a pastor. You can learn more about Chad and his story here , includin...

At 93 Rob Elliot is still active in business, and more importantly active in sharing his faith in Christ. He talks with Wayne Shepherd. (click for more)  Rob is the Founder of Elliot Construction, a Chicago area concrete contractor, which began in 1955. His story of faith is a challenge to all who know him and you will be encouraged when you listen to how God has led and provided for him and his f...

The Director of the Far East Broadcasting Company ministry in Thailand converses with Wayne Shepherd about his radio ministry.  (click for more)    Sumet Techarukpong is a Thai businessman whom God called to serve in the radio ministry of FEBC. In this FIRST PERSON interview he tells his personal story as well as outlines the staff's extensive radio work in Thailand, resulting in millions of...

Cheryl Steele Tinsley, the lone survivor of a wilderness surveying trip gone awry, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her experience.  (click for more)  On July 3, 1980, Cheryl Steele Tinsley and three of her friends were caught in a deadly “freak storm” on Michigan's Lake Huron that meteorologists say only appear once every ten to twelve years.  Her three companions died, but Cheryl miraculousl...

Author Matthew J. Wolak joins Wayne Shepherd to share his story of difficulty connecting with his Dad and subsequent restoration.  (click for more)    Matthew J. Wolak is a faith-based speaker and author of the book Loving Your Father Even Though He…A GUIDE FOR MEN: Acknowledge, Prepare for & Discuss Your Father Wounds with Your Dad. Matthew is married to his wife Stacy and they live in Southe...