First Person with Wayne Shepherd

Michele Altman gave her life to Christ after childhood abuse, drug addiction, and prostitution. Now the Founder of Cornerstone of Grace for women, she tells her story.  (click for more...)   Website:  www. Cornerstoneofgrace.org Michele Altman shares a powerful testimony of redemption, describing a childhood marked by loss and abuse that led her into years of drug addiction, prostitution, and repe...

Joining Wayne Shepherd, Abdu Murray recounts his conversion from Shia Islam to Christianity and discusses his book, Fake ID, about AI and gender ideology.   (click for more...)  Website:  https://embracethetruth.org YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@AbduMurrayOfficial In this First Person interview, Abdu Murray recounts his nine-year journey from devout Shiite Islam to Christian faith, describing how rig...

A former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot, KJ Johnson is interviewed by Wayne Shepherd about his testimony and role as Director of Chicago's CS Lewis Institute. (click for more...)    Website:  www.cslewisinstitute.org/chicago/ Karl “KJ” Johnson, Lt. Col., USMC (Ret.), a former U.S. Marine Corps helicopter pilot with a 20-year military career, shares how God redirected his life toward inten...

Former radio shock-jock Phil Reaser tells his story of coming to faith in Christ and redirecting his life to follow God's call.    (click for more...)  NOTE: In addition to this normal length of our interviews, you can also listen to the extended version of Phil's story here .         VoiceOver: philreaservoice@gmail.com   Website: reaservoice.com Phil Reaser shares a powerful testimony...

Gregg Quiggle , author of BREAD AND BIBLES , talks with Wayne Shepherd about 19th century evangelist D.L. Moody and his focus on not only evangelism but social action as well.  (click for more...)   Website:  www.moodypublishers.com/bread-and-bibles Dr. Greg Quiggle joins First Person to discuss his book Bread and Bibles, which reframes the legacy of D. L. Moody as a figure who integrated evangeli...

Kevin Belmonte, a biographer of D.L. Moody, shares Moody's thoughts about Christmas with host Wayne Shepherd.     (click for more...)               Website:  https://kevinbelmonte.wordpress.com The First Person Christmas episode features Wayne Shepherd in conversation with author and biographer Kevin Belmonte, reflecting on how famed evangelist D. L. Moody understood and celebrated Christmas....

Noted Christian apologist, Lee Strobel, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his book, The Case For Christmas .     (click for more...)       Website:  https://leestrobel.com/ Lee Strobel—former atheist, journalist, and now well-known Christian apologist—joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss The Case for Christmas and the historical credibility of the Christmas story. Drawing from his investigativ...

Doug Shaw, the author of CURATIVE CULTURE, Stepping Away from A Toxic Workplace , talks with Wayne Shepherd.   (click for more...)  Websites: www.dougshawperspective.com AND www.douglasshaw.com Doug Shaw, chairman and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates and author of Curative Culture, discusses his humble upbringing in a hand-built cabin in Washington and how those early experiences shaped his se...

Anita Deyneka has a long history of ministry to the people of Soviet and post-Soviet cultures, including children. She talks with Wayne Shepherd.  (click for more)  Websites: missioneurasia.org  Read about giving a gift of hope at Christmas   afamilyforeveryorphan.org Anita Deyneka is a longtime missionary, author, and advocate for vulnerable children, whose life and ministry have spanned the Sovi...

As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, Dr. Bill Thrasher joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about the spiritual discipline of prayer and thanks.  (click for more)  Website:  https://victoriouspraying.com   Dr. Bill Thrasher reflects on the meaning and discipline of Thanksgiving, tracing its American roots to Bradford and Lincoln while emphasizing its deep biblical foundation. He explains th...

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...