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First Person with Wayne Shepherd

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Martin Bennett, author of WOUNDED TIGER, joins Wayne Shepherd in telling an amazing story of faith and redemption surrounding a Japanese WWII pilot and Pearl Harbor. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

O.S. Hawkins, author of The Connection Code, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about the relationships learned from a study of the book of Philemon in the Bible. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Well-known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, author of More Stories from the Heartland, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation and a Thanksgiving salute to American farmers. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From the archive: On this Veterans Day Retired U.S. Air Force Major General Carl Schneider, who passed away in 2023, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his long service career. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Christine Wyrtzen

Christine Wyrtzen, whose ministry started in music, now writes and produces radio programs and online devotionals. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life, including a very painful chapter. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Originally from Scotland, Pastor Robert Elliott talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Reformation and Scottish hero of the faith, John Knox. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

With his recent announcement of retirement from his music and teaching ministry, Michael Card joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his decision. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Researcher George Barna talks with Wayne Shepherd about recent findings regarding the importance of instilling a biblical worldview into children when they are young. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Native American Clint Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life testimony and ministry. He is the founder of Native American Indigenous Ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From the archive: Long-time Detroit Tiger baseball announcer, the late Ernie Harwell, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life in baseball and his faith in Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author Terry Glaspey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, DISCOVERING GOD THROUGH THE ARTS. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Both journalist Maina Maura and Dr. Joe Stowell talk with Wayne Shepherd about the legacy ministry of Dr. Howard Hendricks who mentored many of today's Christian leaders. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Chad Roberts talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as a pastor, undeterred by his total blindness. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia talks with Wayne Shepherd about the summer outreach in Ukraine, giving children affected by the war a chance to attend a summer camp. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Olivier Melnick Part 2

As a continuation from last week, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about the circumstances of Olivier's secular Jewish parents coming to faith in Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Olivier Melnick

Born in Paris to a secular Jewish family, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith in Jesus Christ which he says is the most Jewish thing he has ever done. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor and teacher Alistair Begg of radio's TRUTH FOR LIFE talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry calling which started in his native Scotland. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Steve Schmidt, Founder of Love Packages, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the ministry of collecting books and Bibles to send overseas to equip pastors and leaders with Christian literature. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Darryl Strawberry

Former baseball All-Star and World Series winner, Darryl Strawberry, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his addictions while playing-- and the life he now leads in Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Gunnar Gunnarsson

Wayne Shepherd interviews a pastor in Iceland about his life and culture, plus his vision to reach his country with Gospel-centered churches through TheIcelandProject.org. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

TV Meteorologist Andre Bernier talks with Wayne Shepherd about his fascination with the weather that began in childhood, the importance of following your passion in life, and his faith in Christ who guides his life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough

In the second of a two-part interview, Wayne Shepherd talks with historian David McCullough about his book, 1776, and George Washington's leadership during the War for Independence. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough

From the archive: Part One of a 2005 conversation as Wayne Shepherd talks with historian David McCullough about the events surrounding George Washington in 1776. Mr. McCullough died in 2022. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Following a recent trip to South Korea, Wayne Shepherd interviews a young Korean broadcaster and talks with Ed Cannon and Mark Jobe, reflecting on the trip. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Long-time Korean pastor, evangelist, and FEBC broadcaster, Dr. Billy Kim, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story which begins as a house boy to an American soldier during the Korean War. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Christopher Beth

The Founder of The Bucket Ministry, Christopher Beth talks with Wayne Shepherd about his surprise spiritual encounter that led to the start of a new ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jim Killion, Founder and leader of *Digizent International*, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey of following Christ and lessons learned along the way. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd reads excerpts from For God and Country by Lyle Dorsett, the story of chaplains who served in WWII. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Veteran Christian broadcaster Ron Harris talks with Wayne Shepherd about his experiences and current ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Clarke Forsythe

Senior Counsel with Americans United for Life talks with Wayne Shepherd about his commitment to the pro-life cause. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Charles Ware, Executive Director of Grace Relations, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his life and ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

George Verwer, the Founder of Operation Mobilization, died earlier this month. In this 2017 conversation with Wayne Shepherd, he talks about his life and ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

James Ward, author of Zero Victim, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his Gospel-centered message of overcoming injustice with a new attitude. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Joy Cheng, Director of the Program Department and broadcaster with the Far East Broadcasting Company Chinese Ministries, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jeremiah Johnston

Christian apologist Jeremiah Johnston, author of Body of Proof, talks with Wayne Shepherd about reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Inna Sinkevych, Communications Manager for Mission Eurasia, talks with Wayne Shepherd about growing up in Ukraine and how she is assisting her countrymen by telling their stories to the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Enkelejda Shelburne

The founder of Media 7 in Albania, Enkelejda Shelburne talks with Wayne Shepherd about her decision to become a Christian and start a radio and TV ministry that reaches into several countries. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Popular Chicago radio morning news anchor Cisco Cotto talks with Wayne Shepherd about his marketplace calling as a journalist while also serving as a pastor. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dunc Dyason left his home in England 30 years ago to minister to the street children of Guatemala. He joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation, explaining why and what God has brought about as a result. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Voices from Ukraine

It's been one year since Russia's brutal and unprovoked attack against Ukraine bringing untold pain and suffering. For an update on ministry in the midst of war, Wayne Shepherd talks with both Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia and Victor Akhterov of the Far East Broadcasting Company. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

He was a NBA basketball star who scored 1000's of points against some of the game's best-- but his true calling has been studying God's Word and making Christ known. Wayne Shepherd talks with Mike Newlin. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Max McLean is back this week, talking with Wayne Shepherd about the new stage production portraying C.S. Lewis in Further Up & Further In as well as a film production update. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Nashville banjoist, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ron Block of Alison Krauss and Union Station, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, Abiding Dependence, Living Moment by Moment in the Love of God. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Long-time Christian broadcaster and missions executive Wayne Pederson joins host Wayne Shepherd in a conversation about his life and career. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Darrell Waltrip

In this extended version of FIRST PERSON, NASCAR racing champion and TV host Darrell Waltrip and his wife, Stevie, talk with Wayne Shepherd about their faith in Christ, their lives together, and significant incidents in their racing career. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mark Gregston of PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS radio talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life of helping struggling teens and their parents. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Robby Gallaty talks with Wayne Shepherd about God's grace and mercy in rescuing him from a life of drugs and alcohol, becoming a pastor and founder of Replicate Ministries. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

As our last program of 2022, a few year end highlights, including interviews on the ground in Ukraine, and a conversation with Max McLean. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

DL Moody biographer Kevin Belmonte joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation looking back at Moody's thoughts and prayers regarding Christmas. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Buddy Greene bonus track

A quick conversation featuring Buddy Greene's harmonica collection. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Buddy Greene, Part Two

In the second of a two-part interview, Buddy Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about a bit of a transition in his life, and tells the story of creating the Christmas classic, Mary Did You Know. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Buddy Greene, Part One

In the first of a two-part interview, musician Buddy Greene talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith in Christ and how God led him to a career in music. Listen for part two next week. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Troy and Melissa Lamberth, founders of Five Solas Media, talk with Wayne Shepherd about their live-action films for children which teach how God has used people throughout history to carry on the Gospel. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author, speaker, and film producer, Carla McDougal, talks with Wayne Shepherd about using film projects and media to offer biblical hope and healing to hurting people. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Steve Schmidt, Founder of Love Packages, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the ministry of collecting books and Bibles to send overseas to equip pastors and leaders with Christian literature. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Sergey Rakhuba, President of Mission Eurasia, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the efforts to bring help and spiritual support to the people of Ukraine, especially with Gifts of Hope at Christmas. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Crawford Loritts

Crawford Loritts, the Founder and President of Beyond Our Generation, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the advice he offers to young leaders. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Now a strong, Christian voice in conservative public policy issues, Star Parker tells Wayne Shepherd how, after her first-hand experience in the grip of welfare dependency, a Christian conversion changed her life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Sam Naaman, a Pakistani-born American, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his early family life and the persecution his family faced in his home country. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael Card and Friends

Two guests from Michael Card's IN THE STUDIO podcast, Karim Joseph and Kevin Belmonte talk with Michael and Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author, actor, playwright, and producer Max McLean talks with Wayne Shepherd about his work with the books written by apologist C.S. Lewis as well as future projects. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Fernando Arroyo

Fernando Arroyo, a U.S. war veteran, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his battle deployments, his spiritual battles before his faith in Christ, and now his battle to end veteran suicide. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Indianapolis pastor and author Mark Vroegop joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his family's pain that led him to write DARK CLOUDS, DEEP MERCY about biblical lament. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author and speaker Carol Kent talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life and ministry, including an update on her son, a prison inmate who faithfully shares the gospel with other inmates. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael Johnson

The President of the Slavic Gospel Association, Michael Johnson, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the history of SGA and their ministry to Slavic churches and people during a state of war between Russia and Ukraine. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Tim Altman, President and CEO of The Hopeline, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about Hopeline's online counseling service offering sound advice and a safe place to connect. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mission Eurasia's Don Parsons talks with Wayne Shepherd about being on the ground in Poland for several months, helping Ukrainian refugees with both humanitarian help as well as spiritual counsel. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The host of radio's HAVEN TODAY, Charles Morris, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about current events and applying a biblical worldview to our world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The Founder of the Little Lambs Ministry to orphans in Ukraine talks with Wayne Shepherd about assisting orphans during the war. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Brian and Sally Oxley talk with Wayne Shepherd about owning the house and farm once owned by the Johnny Cash family and preserving the spiritual legacy the properties represent. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Gunnar Gunnarsson

Wayne Shepherd interviews a pastor in Iceland about his life and culture, plus his vision to reach his country with Gospel-centered churches through TheIcelandProject.org. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Darryl Strawberry

Former baseball All-Star and World Series winner, Darryl Strawberry, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his addictions while playing-- and the life he now leads in Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The late author and pastor Dr. Warren Wiersbe is featured in a conversation from 2010 with Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Well known radio host and author Chris Fabry talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and life calling, including his call to write and encourage others to write. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

At this time when America celebrates the 4th of July, Dave Zanotti of The American Policy Roundtable talks with Wayne Shepherd about the leadership of George Washington. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author and Founder Patrick Morley of *Man in the Mirror*, an international ministry impacting millions of men, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about the four voices that dominate a man's inner thoughts. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor and teacher Alistair Begg of radio's TRUTH FOR LIFE talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry calling which started in his native Scotland. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

While traveling together in Ukraine, Wayne Shepherd talks with Mark Crea, the Executive DIrector and CEO of Feed My Starving Children about the story of his life and the mission of the organization. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Recorded in Ukraine, Wayne Shepherd's guest is Igor Sereda, a young broadcaster with Radio M (Far East Broadcasting Company) who is on the radio and social media everyday, offering the hope of the Gospel to people deeply troubled by the war. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Voices From Ukraine #3

Continuing an account of a recent trip to Ukraine, Wayne Shepherd reports from two Western Ukrainian cities where Mission Eurasia staff, volunteers, and displaced victims of the war are packing and delivering boxes of food, medicine, Bibles, personal hygiene items, and baby needs to thousands of desperate people. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Voices From Ukraine #2

Recorded during recent travels to Poland and Moldova, Wayne Shepherd reports on the efforts by Mission Eurasia to help Ukrainian refugees. This report will continue next week from Ukraine itself as the iCare Ukrainian Emergency Relief Fund delivers food, personal hygiene items, baby needs, and Bibles to victims of the war. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Adriel Sanchez. Adriel’s vision is to help Christians get back to the core truths of the Christian faith and he does that through radio and social media, answering tough questions about the Bible and the Christian life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Now 90 years old, Don Finto talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life as a missionary, professor, pastor, author, and speaker-- including his days as a leader in Nashville's Jesus Movement in the 60's and 70's. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Renod Bejjani who grew up in the Middle East and was persecuted as a child when sharing his Christian testimony. He later walked away from his faith until the Lord re-awakened his heart. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mark Gregston, the author of WHERE'S STITCH?, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the grief that accompanies the death of a beloved family pet and what we tell ourselves and our children. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

At this Easter-time, together with Dr. George Guthrie, Michael Card and Wayne Shepherd will open the scriptures for discussions surrounding the theme of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Based in the U.K., journalist Peter Wooding talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling as a "Media Missionary", reporting on stories reflecting the work and ministries of Christians in different parts of the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

With the war in Ukraine continuing to rage, Wayne Shepherd talks with Sergey Rakhuba, President of Mission Eurasia, about the destruction of the ministry building, but the undeterred efforts to provide food, medicine, and spiritual care to the victims. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Sergey Rakhuba Extended Conversation

As a followup to the radio show/podcast edition of FIRST PERSON, Wayne Shepherd continues the conversation with Sergey Rakhuba with more details of the ministry of Mission Eurasia in Ukraine. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In conversation with Wayne Shepherd, Ron Hutchcraft comments on recent world events and the war on Ukraine to remind followers of Christ of our calling to be light and salt. Ron also tells of his ministry plans to train up a generation of young, Native American leaders. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From his church in the war zone of Ukraine, Pastor and FEBC broadcaster Sergey Nakul talks with Wayne Shepherd about his reasons for staying and what he has learned about God and God's Word while the death and destruction of this unwanted war continues. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Karen Bejjani, the author of The Blue Cord, talks with Wayne Shepherd about faithfully sharing the Gospel with people of different cultures. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Voices From Ukraine

This is a special FIRST PERSON report as Wayne Shepherd features the radio voices of Far East Broadcasting Company on-air hosts in Ukraine who are broadcasting the hope of Christ everyday in the midst of war. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 with The Tommy Coomes Band. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Scott Hilgendorff

He's a chaplain to cowboys. Scott Hilgendorff talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unique calling to the rodeo world, offering spiritual counsel and encouragement. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author Terry Glaspey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, DISCOVERING GOD THROUGH THE ARTS. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David Vanderpool

Wayne Shepherd's guest is Dr. David Vanderpool, a successful Nashville area surgeon, who was called by God to move to Haiti following the 2010 earthquake to begin a medical and humanitarian ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Phil Shappard, who has compiled 100 prayers of A.W. Tozer into a book titled, APPROACHING THE ALMIGHTY, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about Tozer's prayer life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

James Spencer, President of The Moody Center, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the history of DL Moody's birthplace in Massachusetts which is also the site of the famous Northfield Conferences and has re-opened as a place to promote revival and spiritual awakening. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Robby Gallaty talks with Wayne Shepherd about God's grace and mercy in rescuing him from a life of drugs and alcohol, becoming a pastor and founder of Replicate Ministries. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

George Del Canto

The Founder of Kingdom Racing, George Del Canto, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his loving for auto racing, but more important to him is the platform racing gives him for sharing Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

As we start a new year, Gerard Long talks with Wayne Shepherd about his personal story of awakening to hope in God following difficult and painful life experiences. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Master storyteller Mike Kellogg talks with Wayne Shepherd and reads a portion of A Christmas Carol by Dickens. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, host of radio's REVIVE OUR HEARTS, joins Wayne Shepherd in a Christmastime conversation about her book, The First Songs of Christmas. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Olivier Melnick Part 2

As a continuation from last week, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about the circumstances of Olivier's secular Jewish parents coming to faith in Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Olivier Melnick

Born in Paris to a secular Jewish family, Olivier Melnick talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith in Jesus Christ which he says is the most Jewish thing he has ever done. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author Ray Rhodes talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book telling the untold love story of 19th century London pastor Charles Spurgeon and his wife, Susannah. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Robert Wolgemuth

Robert Wolgemuth, the author of GUN LAP, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about living the rest of our life-- no matter how long that is-- with grace and strength, leaving a spiritual legacy for those who follow us. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

An experienced television producer and writer, Dan Rupple is now CEO of Mastermedia International. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his mission of prayer and spiritual encouragement to the world of media and entertainment. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

A special program from the archive. We learned this week of the death of pioneering Christian broadcaster Al Sanders. This interview is from 2012 and tells a bit of the story of his life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Now a pastor, Dale Beaver also served with Motor Racing Outreach as a chaplain. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about his NASCAR ministry to drivers, owners, and crews. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

John Abkes and his wife, Julie, talk with Wayne Shepherd about a swimming accident in the ocean that nearly killed John and the miraculous story of his recovery. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor and teacher Alistair Begg of radio's TRUTH FOR LIFE talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry calling which started in his native Scotland. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Oliver Dossmann

Growing up as the son of missionaries, Oliver Dossmann had a dream of building a place where missionaries and others could find a beautiful place to relax for a season. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about the fulfillment of that dream-- a place in Tennessee called Eden Ridge. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Art Georges tells Wayne Shepherd his story of coming to faith in Christ as a young married man and taking the bold step of going to seminary while raising a family in order to follow the call to the pastorate. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Toy McCray talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of service, both to her company and to her community as she seeks to provide leadership and be a positive role model for Black women, in the name of Jesus. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Ed Cannon of the Far East Broadcasting Company and together they share a few highlights of the ministry of FEBC and the results of broadcasting the Gospel message in 50 countries of the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Founder and President of SAT7, a Christian TV network of channels reaching the Middle East and North Africa with the Gospel, Terence Ascott, talks with Wayne Shepherd about SAT7's origins and ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Shelley Genovese-Calhoun

Shelley Genovese-Calhoun whose husband died in the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her faith in God which has been her lifeline. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Stephen Kendrick

Stephen Kendrick, Executive Producer and Co-writer of the new documentary SHOW ME THE FATHER, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his latest film exploring the theme of the fatherhood of God. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Christine Wyrtzen

Christine Wyrtzen, whose ministry started in music, now writes and produces radio programs and online devotionals. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life, including a very painful chapter. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Missionary Kyle Smith (not his real name) talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unique ministry in the Middle East, using aquaponics to build relationships. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From the archive: Prior to the release of his personal memoir, author Philip Yancey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and writing. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In an interview recorded just before the news of the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., Joni Eareckson Tada talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of pain and the lessons learned. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From the time he was a teenager through his early 20's, Rob Walgate was addicted to serious gambling. He checked himself into rehab and took a Bible his mother had given him which began his journey to knowing Christ. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author Annette Palmer talks with Wayne Shepherd about her belief that trees are God's hint to humanity of his love and provision for mankind. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Okongo Samson, Founder of Unite 4 Africa, tells Wayne Shepherd of his abduction and his God-provided escape from terrorists. It's a story of forgiveness and faithfulness to Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Kevin Belmonte joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about his just-released biography of William Borden, *Beacon-Light.* 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough Part 2

In this second of a two-part interview, historian David McCullough talks with Wayne Shepherd about the events of 1776, including the betrayal of General George Washington. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough

In a re-air of a 2005 interview, Wayne Shepherd is joined in conversation with historian David McCullough regarding his book 1776, a discussion of George Washington and a momentous year in American history. Part two of this interview will be heard next week. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Nik Ripken bonus content

After the radio/podcast interview with Nik Ripken, Wayne Shepherd and Nik spend a few extra minutes in conversation. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Veteran missionary Nik Ripken, the author of The Insanity of God, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about what he has experienced and learned about persecuted Christian around the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Justin Kron, co-creator and producer of the film, HOPE IN THE HOLY LAND, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the purpose of the film and the process of making it. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Greg Laurie is back this week to talk with Wayne Shepherd, this time on the topic of his new biography of Dr. Billy Graham. The book is titled BILLY GRAHAM, The Man I Knew. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

For Memorial Day weekend, Jane Horton tells the story of her husband's death while serving as a soldier in Afghanistan, and Pastor Greg Laurie talks with Wayne Shepherd about the importance of remembering the sacrifice of others for our freedoms. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Doug Cobb, Managing Partner of The Finishing Fund, joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss the progress of completing the Great Commission as commanded by Jesus. Doug also discusses his book, AND THEN THE END WILL COME, focusing on the soon return of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Joseph Stowell, now President Emeritus of Michigan's Cornerstone University (and former President of Chicago's Moody Bible Institute), joins Wayne Shepherd and Ed Cannon in conversation about his years of ministry and the leadership principles he's learned. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael Catt, the long-time pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany , GA talks with Wayne Shepherd about following the Lord's direction to step aside and cheer for the next pastor who will fill that leadership role. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Meredith Sheppard

Meredith Sheppard talks with Wayne Shepherd about her role as a pastor's wife and shares wisdom from her book, Letters to Pastor's Wives. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Darryl Strawberry

Former baseball All-Star and World Series winner, Darryl Strawberry, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his addictions while playing-- and the life he now leads in Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jon Wiebe of the Mennonite Brethren Foundation talks with Wayne Shepherd about ministering in Ukraine where he also explored both his family roots as well as the heritage of the Mennonite Brethren which originated in that country. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

An experienced Christian counselor himself, Jim Cress joins Wayne Shepherd in a remembrance about the late psychologist and author, Dr. Larry Crabb. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael Card and Wayne Shepherd discuss the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and its importance to our Christian faith. Michael's music can be heard on the IN THE STUDIO podcast at MichaelCard.com. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Leading up to Easter, author Dan Darling talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, The Characters of Easter, The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Vaneetha Risner

Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mike Nawrocki (aka Larry Boy on Veggie Tales) talks with Wayne Shepherd about a new, animated video series he and a team are producing for children called The Dead Sea Squirrels. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Gunnar Gunnarsson

Wayne Shepherd interviews a pastor in Iceland about his life and culture, plus his vision to reach his country with Gospel-centered churches through TheIcelandProject.org. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

TV Meteorologist Andre Bernier talks with Wayne Shepherd about his fascination with the weather that began in childhood, the importance of following your passion in life, and his faith in Christ who guides his life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Larry O'Donnell

Business leader Larry O'Donnell, former CEO of Waste Management, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith, his career, and a family crisis that changed both. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Craig Springer, Executive Director of Alpha USA, talks with Wayne Shepherd about Alpha's mission of introducing people to the basics of the Gospel and to who Jesus Christ is. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 education and career as a pediatrician. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael 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 survivors and what led to his decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Now 90 years old, Don Finto talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life as a missionary, professor, pastor, author, and speaker-- including his days as a leader in Nashville's Jesus Movement in the 60's and 70's. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Bruce Sonnenberg

Bruce Sonnenberg was at first reluctant to get involved, but God clearly led him to help HIV/AIDS victims. Bruce joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about the ministry of He Intends Victory, educating the church and offering spiritual hope and encouragement to many victims around the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Janice Allen, CEO and President of ICM, The Global Church Developer, talks about her story and the mission of helping indigenous ministries equip local churches around the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

A young worship leader from Zimbabwe, Ayanda Khumalo, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story as well as his views on worship, music, and the church. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

This last program of 2020 features four highlights: Joni Tada, Petr Jasek, Philip Yancey, and Victor Akhterov. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 is the author of THE CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Michael Card about his latest thoughts after a long study of the life of Jesus, plus Dr. George Guthrie joins the conversation about the genealogies of Matthew, chapter one. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Once a domestic violence villain jailed twice for his abuse, Michael Clark has experienced healing through Jesus Christ. Now, he helps abusers find the same peace through the Ananias Foundation. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

As we enter in the Christmas season, speaker and author Brian Kluth talks with Wayne Shepherd about generosity and leaving a legacy of faith. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

As we approach Thanksgiving, Dr. Tracy McKenzie of Wheaton College (IL) talks with Wayne Shepherd about the Pilgrims-- who they were and what they believed. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with Morty Lloyd, Vice-President of Development for Mission Eurasia, about his life as a minister and commercially rated pilot. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Robert Wolgemuth

Author, speaker, and literary agent Robert Wolgemuth talks with Wayne Shepherd about his marriage to Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth following the death of his first wife from cancer, and now his own ongoing cancer treatment. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Christine Wyrtzen

Christine Wyrtzen, whose ministry started in music, now writes and produces radio programs and online devotionals. She talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life, including a very painful chapter. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Robin Steele is the father of a severely disabled, 18 year old daughter, Kennady. He talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenges and joys of caring for his daughter. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Bryan Windle, a Canadian pastor and Staff Researcher and writer for the Associates for Biblical Research, talks with Wayne Shepherd about recent archeological finds relating to the Bible. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Originally from England, Pastor Josh Moody of the historic College Church in Wheaton, IL talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry as a pastor, missionary, and Jonathon Edwards scholar. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Ed Cannon and Wayne Shepherd share a preview of the new podcast UNTIL ALL HAVE HEARD from the Far East Broadcasting Company, including a conversation with FEBC Russian Ministries Director, Victor Akhterov. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Petr Jasek, Global Ambassador for Voice of the Martyrs, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his arrest and 445-day imprisonment alongside members of ISIS, unjustly accused of being a spy by working with the underground Christian church in Sudan. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Petr Jasek Part 2

Following their radio conversation, Wayne Shepherd continues talking with Petr Jasek about his persecution and experience in a Sudanese prison. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Ed Melick talks with Wayne Shepherd about a marriage divorce that led to lessons about the power of God's grace to heal even the most damaged relationships. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Prior to the release of his personal memoir, author Philip Yancey talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and writing. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Rita Elmounayer

Rita Elmounayer, CEO of SAT7 Television, tells her story of growing up in war-torn Lebanon, and addresses the plight of Lebanon following the tremendous explosion in Beirut. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Corrado Primavera

A citizen of Rome, Pastor Corrado Primavera talks with Wayne Shepherd about the evidence he sees around him that tells the story of the Apostle Paul and the early Christians in that city. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Missionary Kyle Smith (not his real name) talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unique ministry in the Middle East, using aquaponics to build relationships. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Bruce Bruinsma, author of The Retirement Reformation, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the movement he is launching to encourage seniors to continue to make an impact with their life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor John Bouquet talks with Wayne Shepherd about coming to faith in Christ as a young man and his subsequent call to be the pastor of a local church. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Commentator Jim Denison of the Denison Forum, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling to bring biblical thinking to the cultural issues of our day. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Vaneetha Risner

Born in India, Vaneetha Risner contracted polio as an infant, causing her to live in out out of hospitals for many years. Now, as an adult living in the U.S., Vaneetha talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of suffering and the lessons her faith in Christ have taught her. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd's guest is David Hunt, the publisher of The Most Important Story, a booklet, printed in many languages, that has been used to introduce millions of people of all ages to the gospel. Now the same content is taking the form of a smartphone app to reach even more languages and people. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Ira Wagler, raised in an Amish culture, left that life years ago. However he talks with Wayne Shepherd about his book, BROKEN ROADS, the story of returning home to his father, seeking reconciliation. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

At this time when America celebrates the 4th of July, Dave Zanotti of The American Policy Roundtable talks with Wayne Shepherd about the leadership of George Washington. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Carson Pue, a leader in both business and ministry as an executive coach, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his personal story of grief and loss. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Paul Bramsen, the producer of the animated gospel video tool, King of Glory, talks with Wayne Shepherd about its reach into the Muslim culture and beyond. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Peter 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 the mission of reaching the poor and needy of his city. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Author Amanda Hope Haley talks with Wayne Shepherd about how her faith was strengthened through diligent Bible study even while studying at Harvard. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

One of the few living survivors of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in WWII, now 95 year old Edgar Harrell, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the 4 and a half days spent in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The Founder of Mercy Ships talks with Wayne Shepherd about his unusual call to start a ministry based on a ship at sea. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Brian and Sally Oxley

Brian and Sally Oxley talk with Wayne Shepherd about owning the house and farm once owned by the Johnny Cash family and preserving the spiritual legacy the properties represent. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Covid-19 has created much hardship in the countries of Eurasia, but it has also led to many opportunities to comfort people with God's love and care. Sergey Rakhuba of Mission Eurasia talks with Wayne Shepherd about what is being done to help physically and spiritually. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Andrew Brunson, who spent two years in a Turkish prison as an innocent man, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the struggle to remain faithful to God during his ordeal. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries talks with Wayne Shepherd about family life during the Covid-19 lockdown. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In an interview recorded just before the new of the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., Joni Eareckson Tada talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life of pain and the lessons learned. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

With the coronavirus affecting the whole world, Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the impact on FEBC in several countries. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Special: Suffering in the Age of Coronavirus

Because of the fear and anxiety many people are experiencing, this special edition of FIRST PERSON addressing the purpose of suffering in this world. You'll hear comments from Ken Boa, author of SHAPED BY SUFFERING, Andrew Brunson who spent 2 years in a Turkish prison, and Joni Tada who has spent 50+ years in a wheelchair. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The President/Missionary of the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters International, retired Washington DC fireman Craig Duck, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his service and the ministry he leads to encourage first responders. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The Co-Founder of Heart for Lebanon, Tom Atema, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the refugee crisis in Lebanon and what is being done in the name of Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. John Bernbaum, author of OPENING THE RED DOOR, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the rise and fall of Russia's first Christian liberal arts university. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Well known radio host and author Chris Fabry talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and life calling, including his call to write and encourage others to write. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

A veteran of many trips to the Holy Land, educator and author Dr. Charles (Charlie) Dyer talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life's work and ministry of teaching the Bible, especially Bible prophecy. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

From the time he was a teenager through his early 20's, Rob Walgate was addicted to serious gambling. He checked himself into rehab and took a Bible his mother had given him which began his journey to knowing Christ. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

An award-winning public high school principal, Dr. Bill Ziegler talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own challenges as a young student growing up, his faith in Christ, and his love for his job. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Becky Nordquist

The author of the book and song Before We Said Hello , Becky Nordquist, talks with Wayne Shepherd about the grief of losing a child. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Al Toledo (extra conversation: DNA of a Leader)

Following the official FIRST PERSON episode with Al Toledo, Wayne and Al spent an extra few minutes talking about his book DNA OF A LEADER. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 Wayne Shepherd about his life and spiritual calling. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mateen 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 eastern mysticism. Mateen talks with Wayne Shepherd about his eventual decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and give his life to serve Christ in ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mateen 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 with Wayne Shepherd about his eventual decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and give his life to serve Christ in ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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, and his church. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 views on worship, music, and the church. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

In a Christmas conversation, Michael Card talks with Wayne Shepherd about some details of the events surrounding the birth of Christ which sometimes get overlooked. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 is the author of THE CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Victor 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. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 field of public policy. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 holiday. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 Wayne Shepherd about his faith that sustained him through his brokenness all the way to spiritual transformation. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Anne 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 Shepherd about the reality of the Holy Spirit in a believer's life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 God used to put him in that job. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 it conveys to us today. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Originally from Pakistan, Ali Master flunked out of college, was unemployed, and attempted suicide. His life changed when he converted to Christianity. Now a successful businessman and church leader, Ali talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 Kids Direct is doing to help in the name of Jesus. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 abuse, sexual trafficking, and exploitation. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael 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 survivors and what led to his decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 parents and teens who are struggling in life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Craig 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 Together Forever. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Annette Hubbell

Annette Hubbell, author of *Eternity through the Rearview Mirror, *talks with Wayne Shepherd and details the stories of several people through history whose stories of personal faith in God inspire us today. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 many lessons he has learned along with a few adventures he and his family have experienced. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 radio to reach largely rural areas even as social media listeners to FEBC number in the millions. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 committed to engaging diverse audiences with theatre from a Christian worldview. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. 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 education and career as a pediatrician. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 with the Far East Broadcasting Company--not only in his homeland, but all over the world. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 life when he gave his life to Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Retired Admiral and current Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, Barry Black, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and spiritual responsibilities in Washington D.C. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 estimated audience of millions in his homeland of China. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 with The Tommy Coomes Band. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 his life growing up in Philadelphia and being called by God into ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Peter 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 the mission of reaching the poor and needy of his city. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. 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 Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 Community Church responded with the love and compassion of Christ. Shawn talks about the experience this week with Wayne Shepherd on FIRST PERSON. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 organization which is making such a spiritual difference in the community through compassionate care. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michael 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 mission to rescue young women from sex trafficking. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 from the experience. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 mission as well as the Pray Chicago movement he's led since 2014. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 appearances of Jesus as described in Luke 24. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 life whether you "retire" or not. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jamie Aten, a disaster psychologist and the author of WALKING DISASTER, What Katrina and Cancer Taught Me About Faith and Resilience, talks with Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Known as the "Village Woodwright", artisan Edward Bouvier talks with Wayne Shepherd about approaching his woodworking as a spiritual ministry of creating beauty and restoration. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

A former lawyer and pastor, Stan Buckley is the Founder of But God Ministries building sustainable communities in Haiti and the Mississippi Delta through healthcare and more, all with the purpose of helping people hear about and understand the love of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 Ministries. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 story and encourages everyone to listen for God's calling and serve the Lord in some way with the goal of bringing glory to God. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 countries where FEBC's radio stations and programs are reaching people with the Gospel. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 worship album, Firma Collective- Songs for Every Soul, from the new Christian music label, Firma Music Group. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 history. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Tom Seals of Lipscomb University talks with Wayne Shepherd about his faith-based course for returning military veterans, focusing on spiritual development while addressing physical, mental and moral experiences many veterans have faced in acclimating to the culture following their service. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 views on worship, music, and the church. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 the message of his book, HEROES WANTED. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 his life and calling to help people overcome their obstacles and advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Growing up, Shawn Thornton's mother suffered from an undiagnosed brain injury that cause severe mood swings, from sweet, loving, Christian woman, to episodes of rage. As he talks with Wayne Shepherd and looks back on his early family life, Shawn sees spiritual lessons he learned from a mother whom he loved despite a difficult family life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

2018 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 Larnelle Harris. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Justin 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 means to the Jewish faith. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 faith. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 his life growing up in Philadelphia and being called by God into ministry. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 estimated audience of millions in his homeland of China. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Kevin Belmonte is back as a guest, this time talking with Wayne Shepherd about his new, yet-to-be-published biography of William Borden, a Chicago millionaire who was on his way to China as a missionary when he died as a young man. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jim Van Yperen, Founder of Metanoia Ministries, talks with Wayne Shepherd about Christ's work in his life, and as a result how he is able to help individuals and churches embrace reconciliation when there is conflict. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 life when he gave his life to Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mark Mittelberg

Author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith, Mark Mittelberg talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own decision to follow Christ and his passion for equipping others to defend the faith. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Colleen Swindoll Thompson

Colleen Swindoll Thompson of Reframing Ministries talks with Wayne Shepherd about her calling to offer help and encouragement to those who are suffering and those individuals with special needs, along with their caregivers. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Josh Youssef of Help the Persecuted, talks with Wayne Shepherd about persecution of Christians in the Middle East and North Africa. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Michelle Qureshi

Wayne Shepherd talks with Michelle Qureshi whose husband, Nabeel, was a brilliant young Christian convert from Islam who became a noted apologist before his death in 2017. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Percy McCray, Director of Faith-Based Programs at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his calling to spiritually help those with cancer as well as help train churches for the ministry of cancer care. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 committed to engaging diverse audiences with theatre from a Christian worldview. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough, Part Two

In Part Two of their conversation, historian David McCullough joins Wayne Shepherd in discussing the life and faith of John Adams as well as his wife, Abigail. Recorded in 2001. Part One is available in the audio archive. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

David McCullough, Part One

From the 2001 audio archive, Wayne Shepherd talks with Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian David McCullough about the life and faith of John Adams. This is Part One-- Part Two will follow next week. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Gerard and Jeannie Long

How do you keep living after the death of two children? Both Gerard and Jeannie Long talk with Wayne Shepherd about their story of love, grief, and the sustaining love of God during life's deepest trials. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Mark Matlock talks with Wayne Shepherd about IMAGINE ZERO, a project of The Seed Company to promote sponsorship of Bible translation with the goal of everyone, everywhere having a copy of God's Word. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Philip De Courcy

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. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The 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. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Now a follower of Jesus Christ, Peter Charette was once drug user, drug dealer, and alcohol abuser. In this conversation with Wayne Shepherd, you'll learn that Peter is now dedicated to a deep relationship with Christ and making disciples. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Fernando Ortega

Musician Fernando Ortega discusses his life story and his CD, The Crucifixion of Jesus, with Wayne Shepherd. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

An update from Ed Cannon, President of the Far East Broadcasting Company, on efforts to reach into North Korea with a new radio station, and an account of a significant milestone for FEBC in the Philippines. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The President of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, Dan Busby, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and calling as well as the mission of ECFA. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Warren Wiersbe

Long time pastor and author Dr. Warren Wiersbe joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about mentoring young Christian leaders. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

The Founder of The Epilepsy Network, Tiffany Kairos, talks with Wayne Shepherd about her life living with epilepsy and her vision to help others with information, hope, and encouragement. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Canadian Brian Stiller, a global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his observations from visiting churches around the world. Stiller is the author of "From Jerusalem to Timbuktu". 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Bruce Marchiano

Best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the film, The Gospel of Matthew, actor, director, and producer Bruce Marchiano talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life and ministry in film and books and describes his amazement at how the Lord touches lives through what he does. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. Con Campbell

In Pursuit of Peter is a new docu-series, telling the story of the Apostle Peter--produced by Our Daily Bread. The host, Dr. Con Campbell talks with Wayne Shepherd about this unique video presentation, as well as his own story of faith in Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Wayne Shepherd talks with "Brother Ali", a young man born into an Iranian Muslim family who now is a follower of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Maj. Gen. Carl Schneider, U.S. Air Force (ret.)

Maj. Gen. Carl Schneider, U.S. Air Force (ret.), talks with Wayne Shepherd about his long career as a fighter pilot who made the transition to jet fighters, flying many combat missions in Korea and Vietnam. Also discussed is the sacrifice of many fellow pilots who were killed in battle. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 his life and calling to help people overcome their obstacles and advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor John King

Welsh Pastor John King talks with Wayne Shepherd about his story and eventual calling to leave the U.K. to pastor churches-- including an inner-city church-- in America. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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 just released worship album, Firma Collective- Songs for Every Soul, from the new Christian music label, Firma Music Group. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Christian apologist Sean McDowell talks with Wayne Shepherd about his own spiritual story growing up as the son of Josh McDowell. Also discussed is Sean's work with a new AWANA curriculum, Advocates, aimed at developing a Christian worldview in youth. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Dr. David Zanotti

The President and CEO of The American Policy Roundtable and the host of radio's THE PUBLIC SQUARE, Dr. David Zanotti, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his mission field calling to the field of public policy. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Jonathan Bernis

Jonathan Bernis, President and CEO of Jewish Voice Ministries International, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his decision to become a Messianic believer while honoring his Jewish roots. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Larnelle Harris

Multi-award winning vocalist Larnelle Harris talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life story and career, thanking the many people who guided him along the way and set him on God's path for his life. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor Colin Smith of UNLOCKING THE BIBLE looks at the biblical account of the betrayal of Jesus Christ by Judas Iscariot and turns the conversation to our hope in Christ-- even when we fall short and fail him. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Rodney D. 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 the message of his book, HEROES WANTED. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Pastor Dan Page talks with Wayne Shepherd about his struggle with an alcohol addiction and how he found healing. 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 FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!