First Person with Wayne Shepherd

First Person: Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black

Thur, 24 May 2012 10:28:01 -0600

Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, who grew up in poverty, talks about his role as a pastor on Capitol Hill and gives his perspective about the blessing of adversity.

First Person: Eric Metaxas

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:34:01 -0600

Author and speaker Eric Metaxas talks to Wayne about his experience in giving the keynote address at the 2012 Presidential Prayer Breakfast, and pays tribute to the late Chuck Colson.

First Person: Dan Hanson and Jack Smart

Thur, 09 May 2012 15:39:01 -0600

Dan Hanson returned home from the war in Iraq and turned to alcohol to ease his emotional pain. Dan and Jack Smart, President of Teen Challenge USA, tell Dan's story of spiritual healing through an encounter with Jesus Christ.

First Person: Joey and Rory Feek

Thur, 05 May 2012 12:53:01 -0600

Country/Western duo and songwriters Joey and Rory Feek visit with Wayne Shepherd on their Tennessee farm.

First Person: Steve Camp

Thur, 26 Apr 2012 14:12:01 -0600

Steven Camp, Executive Producer of the upcoming movie, Brother's Keeper, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his calling to produce this movie.

First Person: Marta Greenman

Thur, 19 Apr 2012 13:40:01 -0600

Marta Greenman was sexually abused as a child which set her on a path of seeking inappropriate love as an adult. This week on FIRST PERSON, Marta tells her story of finding freedom from guilt and forgiveness of her sin when she dramatically gave her life to Christ.

First Person: Scott Roley

Thur, 12 Apr 2012 15:29:39 -0600

Scott Roley talks to Wayne Shepherd about his passion for community development, helping those in need in the name of Christ.

First Person: Erwin Lutzer

Thur, 5 Apr 2012 14:29:39 -0600

Author, radio host, and Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Erwin Lutzer tells his early life story and his subsequent call to the ministry.

First Person: Abraham Sarker

Thur, 29 Mar 2012 10:47:39 -0600

As a young man, Abraham Sarker was sent to America by his parents as a missionary for Islam. Dr. Sarker talks with Wayne Shepherd about his conversion to Christianity and his passion to proclaim the gospel to the Muslim world.

First Person: Jon and Andrew Erwin

Thur, 22 Mar 2012 13:23:39 -0600

Jon and Andrew Erwin, the makers of the new movie, OCTOBER BABY, join Wayne Shepherd in the first half of this week's show. Then, the second half features cast members Shari Rigby and Jason Burky along with the woman whose story of surviving an abortion inspired this movie, Gianna Jessen.

First Person: John Sittema

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:37:39 -0600

The President of WorldServe Ministries, John Sittema, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his battle with leukemia and the spiritual lessons he learned from that difficult time in his life.

First Person: Dr. John Koessler

Thur, 8 Mar 2012 22:02:39 -0600

Dr. John Koessler, Chair and Professor of Pastoral Studies at Moody Bible Institute, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his journey to faith in Christ as told in his book, Stranger In the House of God.

First Person: Currey Womack

Thur, 1 Mar 2012 16:31:39 -0600

Currey Womack of the Nashville Rescue Mission talks with Wayne Shepherd about the challenge and joy of helping the men and women who come through the doors of the mission everyday.

First Person: Mike Nawrocki

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:36:39 -0600

Mike Nawrocki of Veggie Tales, the voice of Larry the Cucumber, talks about the early days of starting to animate talking vegetables and his continuing work today with Big Idea Entertainment.

First Person: Charles Morris

Thur, 16 Feb 2012 22:14:39 -0600

The host of Haven Today on radio, Charles Morris, tells of his backround as a journalist, his story of faith in Christ, and the tragic death of his son.

First Person: Michael Card and Scott Roley

Thur, 09 Feb 2012 13:53:39 -0600

Michael Card and Scott Roley join Wayne Shepherd this week to discuss biblical friendship and what they have learned through their 30 year of following Christ together as close friends.

First Person: Dr. Ravi Zacharias

Thur, 02 Feb 2012 13:53:39 -0600

Dr. Ravi Zacharias tells of his early life growing up in India, attempting suicide as a teenager, and ultimately finding his life's purpose and meaning through personal surrender to Jesus Christ.

First Person: Dr. John Whitcomb

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:50:39 -0600

Dr. John Whitcomb, the co-author of the classic book, The Genesis Flood, talks to Wayne Shepherd about the 50+ year impact of that book as well as his life in ministry.

First Person: George Thomas

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:04:39 -0600

CBN New anchor George Thomas talks about his unique experiences growing up which have uniquely qualified him for his job as a TV journalist, reporting on the Church around the world.

First Person: Chris Rice

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:24:39 -0600

Chris Rice, Co-Director of The Center For Reconciliation at Duke Divinity School, talks with Wayne about the many lessons he learned by living in Mississippi and becoming friends with Dr. John Perkins and the late Spencer Perkins.

First Person: Dr. Bob Bakke

Thu, 1 Jan 2012 16:26:39 -0600

Dr. Bob Bakke talks with Wayne Shepherd about great prayer revivals of the past and what we can learn from them for our day.

First Person: Lehari Kaustel

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:07:39 -0600

Lehari Kaustel, a young man from Estonia, tells the story of his family's Christian faith under Communism, and his dream for evangelizing Estonia in the coming year.

First Person: Christmas Hymn Stories

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:00:39 -0600

Instead of an interview at Christmastime, we present a few Christmas carols and the stories behind them. Merry Christmas!

First Person: Nancy DeMoss

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:18:23 -0600

The host of the radio program Revive Our Hearts, Nancy DeMoss, tells of her early life and the influence of her godly parents.

First Person: Dr. Bruce Steffes

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:34:23 -0600

Medical Dr. Bruce Steffes explains how his success in practicing medicine led to nowhere but emptiness and depression, until Jesus Christ gave his a new purpose for living.

First Person: Jacob and Florence DeShazer

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:37:23 -0600

In an interview before his death, World War II veteran Jacob DeShazer tells his role as one of the Doolittle Raiders who was taken prisoner by the Japanese. His surviving widow, Florence, tells of their experience as missionaries to Japan after the war.

First Person: Bruce Sonnenberg

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:40:00 -0500

Bruce Sonnenberg was at first reluctant to get involved, but God clearly led him to a ministry of helping HIV/AIDS victims. Learn about He Intends Victory, educating the church and offering spiritual hope and encouragement to many victims around the world.

First Person: Randy Alcorn

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:40:00 -0500

Popular writer Randy Alcorn, the Founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries, talks to Wayne Shepherd about his life before and after becoming a writer, and his life goal of teaching biblical principles.

First Person: The Freedom Climb

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:35:00 -0500

Several women who plan to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in January 2012 talk to Wayne about The Freedom Climb, a project of Operation Mobilzation, bringing awareness to the plight of exploited women and children around the world.

First Person: Sergey Rakhuba

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:15:00 -0500

Sergey Rakhuba, the President of Russian Ministries, comments on the 20th anniversary of the collapse of the Soviet Union. He also talks about ministry in the former Soviet Union nations today and mentions Project Hope, a Christmas gift program for children and orphans.

First Person: Bill and Gloria Gaither

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:51:00 -0500

Bill and Gloria Gaither talk to Wayne Shepherd about how God lead them to each other, and then, together, write some of Gospel music's most beloved songs.

First Person: Steve Sellers

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:15:00 -0500

Recovering alcoholic Steve Sellers describes the devastating effects he and his family suffered because of his addiction, and cites the healing power of Christ which made all the difference in his life.

First Person: Jim Van Yperen

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 2:51:00 -0500

Jim Van Yperen of Metanoia Ministries talks to Wayne about issues of failure and forgiveness-- illustrated through a modern fable in his book The Good Confession.

First Person: Carl Moeller

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:02:00 -0500

Carl Moeller, President and CEO of Open Doors USA, talks to Wayne about his calling to bring attention to the plight of persecuted believers around the world.

First Person: Cast Members of Courageous the Movie

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:44:00 -0500

Wayne interviews members of the cast and friends of the movie COURAGEOUS at a red carpet screening which took place in Atlanta, GA at the historic Fox Theatre.

First Person: Alex and Stephen Kendrick

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:01:00 -0500

The two brothers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, responsible for the movies FLYWHEEL,FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, and COURAGEOUS, talk about their movies and what compels them to make them.

First Person: Pastor Michael Catt

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:49:00 -0500

Pastor and Executive Producer of the new COURAGEOUS movie, Michael Catt, talks about making movies at Sherwood Baptist in Albany, GA and tells a very personal story.

First Person: Dr. George Guthrie

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:17:21 -0500

Biblical scholar Dr. George Guthrie tells his faith story and his desire to help people read and better understand the Bible.

First Person: Sammy Tippit

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:59:46 -0500

Evangelist Sammy Tippit tells of his bout with cancer and how it changed his life physically and spiritually.

First Person: Robert Amaya

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:41:13 -0500

Actor Robert Amaya, who plays the role of Javier in the new movie COURAGEOUS, tells his life story and decison to become an actor.

First Person: Warren Wiersbe

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:02:18 -0500

Long time pastor, author, and teacher Dr. Warren Wiersbe talks about his life of ministry, starting with his career as a magician.

First Person: Philip DeCourcy

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 21:06:18 -0500

Now the pastor of a church in S. California and speaker on Know the Truth radio, Philip tells his story of growing up in Ireland and serving as a police officer in N. Ireland.

First Person: David and Nancy Guthrie

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:32:31 -0500

David and Nancy Guthrie – These parents watched helplessly as two beloved infants died of Zellweger Syndrome. They talk to Wayne about how God has used their grief to reach out to other hurting parents through Respite Retreats.

First Person: Jim McBride

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:44:22 -0500

Jim McBride tells about growing up in a carnival family and giving his life to Christ as adult businessman. With his new book RITE OF PASSAGE, Jim encourages fathers to be intentional about giving a blessing to their children.

First Person: Odessa Settles extended conversation

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:21:09 -0500

Following the radio interview, Wayne and Odessa kept on talking.

First Person: Odessa Settles

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:18:43 -0500

A personal conversation with Nashville's Odessa Settles about her life and music.

First Person: Cristian Barbosu extended conversation

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:01:56 -0500

Following the radio conversation, Cristian talks more about the amazing story of Metanoia Church in Arad, Romania.

First Person: Cristian Barbosu

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:58:53 -0500

Now the pastor of a growing ministry in Romania, Cristian Barbosu talks about growing up under a dictator's rule and deciding at a young age to follow Christ regardless of the persecution.

First Person: Michael Card

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:16:36 -0500

Singer, songwriter, and author Mike Card sits down for a conversation about discipleship and the use of biblical imagination.

First Person: Senate Chaplain Barry Black

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:51:43 -0500

Retired Navy Admiral Barry Black, Chaplain of the U.S. Senate, who grew up in poverty, talks about his role as a pastor on Capitol Hill and gives his perspective about the blessing of adversity.

First Person: Rob Walgate extended conversation

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:55:47 -0500

This is the rest of the conversation with Rob which we didn't have time for on the radio.

First Person: Rob Walgate

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:49:53 -0500

Starting as a teenager, Rob Walgate fell prey to a gambling addiction that threatened to destroy his life. Once he met Jesus Christ, his life has seen a dramatic turnaround. Rob now works with The American Policy Roundtable to halt the expansion of gambling.

First Person: Wess Stafford

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:12:09 -0500

The President of Compassion International, Wess Stafford, tells a very personal and painful story of childhood abuse and subsequent forgiveness, freeing him to be an advocate for children.

First Person: Ben and Melody Pahlow

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:50:39 -0500

Husband and wife, Ben and Melody, explain the powerful call of God on their lives to return to Africa and help churches and communities with the issues of health care, education, housing, and micro enterprise.

First Person: Christopher and Angela Yuan

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:47:35 -0500

Mother and son, Angela and Christopher Yuan, tell the story of Christopher's wandering years into homosexuality and drugs, while a mother prayed for her deliverance, then the deliverance of her son.

First Person: Shelley Welch

Thu, 26 May 2011 19:30:32 -0500

Shelley Welch, Project Manager for Awana's Children-At-Risk Initiative, talks about her call to work with children. It began with short term mission assignments and a 3 year ministry to street children in Kenya.

First Person: Timothy Botts

Thu, 19 May 2011 20:02:24 -0500

Artist Tim Botts explains his calling, his unique art, and his strong desire to mentor young artists.

First Person: Charles Morris

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:40:28 -0500

The host of Haven Today on radio, Charles Morris, tells of his backround as a journalist, his story of faith in Christ, and the tragic death of his son.

First Person: Ralph Borde - extended conversation

Thu, 05 May 2011 19:43:20 -0500

Following the broadcast interview on First Person, Ralph Borde continued talking to Wayne Shepherd about the ministry of As Our Own in India.

First Person: Ralph Borde

Thu, 12 May 2011 20:39:34 -0500

Ralph Borde leads As Our Own, a Christ-based, community-driven movement in India that rescues vulnerable children from certain enslavement and exploitation, caring for them "as our own".

First Person: CIndi Ferrini

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:19:28 -0500

The mother of a son with cerebral palsy and other special needs, Cindi Ferrini tells of her family's "Unexpected Journey".

First Person: Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:06:25 -0500

Author and Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Erwin Lutzer tells his early life story and his subsequent call to the ministry.

First Person: Ron Block

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:11:03 -0500

Ron Block is best known as the banjo/guitar player with Alison Krauss and Union Station, but he is also a songwriter, a vocalist, and a brother in Christ.

First Person: Ravi Zacharias

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:54:17 -0500

Dr. Ravi Zacharias tells of his early life growing up in India, attempting suicide as a teenager, and ultimately finding his life's purpose and meaning through personal surrender to Jesus Christ.

First Person: Bethany Hamilton

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 21:32:15 -0500

Surfing champion Bethany Hamilton talks about the movie SOUL SURFER which tells her life story and gives God the glory.

First Person: Eric Metaxas

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:50:47 -0500

Author and speaker Eric Metaxas, whose biography of Dietrich Bonheffer has been widely praised, tells his own life story.

First Person: Makoto Fujimura

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:45:32 -0500

Renowned artist Makoto Fujimura discusses the link between his Christian faith and his creative work.

First Person: Dámaris Carbaugh

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:43:15 -0600

Vocalist Dámaris Carbaugh tells her life story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ and using music as a means of proclaiming the Gospel.

First Person: Dr. Charles McGowen

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:42:49 -0600

A medical doctor, Dr. Chuck McGowen tells his life story of coming to faith after his own wife became desperately ill.

First Person: A Friend From China

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:57:38 -0600

A knowledgeable guest, familiar with the church in China, joins us on First Person this week. Teaching at a seminary in Hong Kong gives him the opportunity to help equip the church in mainland China by training young leaders.

First Person: Michael Joiner

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:53:50 -0600

In the new movie, The Grace Card, Michael Joiner plays the role of police officer Mac McDonald, who is experiencing deep emotional pain and suffering that only the grace of God can heal.

First Person: Dave Zanotti

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:17:45 -0600

Called to the mission field of American public policy, Dave Zanotti of The American Policy Roundtable tells his life story.

First Person: Tony Dungy - extended conversation

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:30:22 -0600

Picking up where the radio conversation ended, Tony Dungy speaks from experience in calling people to become mentor leaders.

First Person: Tony Dungy

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:03:23 -0600

Former NFL coach Tony Dungy encourages people from all walks of life to step up and become mentor leaders.

First Person: Jerry Wiles

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:03:11 -0600

Jerry Wiles says the Gospel came to us on its way to someone else and we need to be faithful in telling others the Good News.

First Person: Ron DiCianni - extended conversation

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:24:54 -0600

This segment picks up the conversation with Ron DiCianni where we left off at the end of the radio show.

First Person: Ron DiCianni

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:17:56 -0600

Artist Ron DiCianni tells his story of coming to Christ in faith and how that decision has shaped his life and calling as an artist.

First Person: Tani and Eftali Baraku

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:52:09 -0600

Tani and Eftali Baraku, a young Albanian couple who lead the ministry of Radio Emanuel, tell their story of proclaiming the Gospel in Albania.

First Person: Mark Gregston

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 19:50:05 -0600

Host of the radio program PARENTING TODAY'S TEENS, Mark Gregston looks back on his life and sees how God has prepared him for helping troubled teens and their families.

First Person: Stan Jeter

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 20:20:27 -0600

Christian TV journalist Stan Jeter talks about his passion for tellling stories of God at work around the world.

First Person: Christmas Hymn Stories

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 05:18:39 -0600

Instead of an interview at Christmastime, we present a few Christmas carols and the stories behind them. Merry Christmas!

First Person: Cristian Barbosu - extended conversation

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:06:17 -0600

Following the radio conversation, Cristian talks more about the amazing story of Metanoia Church in Arad, Romania.

First Person: Cristian Barbosu

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:01:07 -0600

Now a dynamic, young pastor in Arad, Romania, Cristian Barbosu talks about growing up under a dictator's rule and deciding at a young age to follow Christ regardless of the persecution.

First Person: Alice Teisan

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:13:33 -0600

Alice Teisan was an avid bicyclist when she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS)

First Person: Max Lucado and Dr. Kevin Leman

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:25:13 -0600

A two-part program this week as Wayne talks first with author and pastor Max Lucado about his new book OUTLIVE YOUR LIFE, then Dr. Kevin Leman about his latest, HAVE A NEW YOU BY FRIDAY.

First Person: Milton Massie

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:15:25 -0600

Milton has worked in inner-city ministry for 30 plus years and God is still growing his vision for what the church could-- and biblically should-- do in reaching and serving the urban poor.

First Person: Michael Card

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 06:05:19 -0600

Long time friends, Wayne and Michael talk about the use of the informed imagination in reading and studying the Bible.

First Person: Dr. Bruce Steffes - Extended Conversation

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:47:04 -0600

In this extension of the on-air conversation, Bruce tells of a plan to provide radios to waiting patients in African hospitals for the purpose of teaching and encouragement.

First Person: Dr. Bruce Steffes

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:45:05 -0600

Although a successful doctor and surgeon, Bruce felt his life was worthless and attempted suicide. Then, Christ rescued him and gave him a life of freedom and service to under-staffed hospitals in Africa.

First Person: Odessa Settles - Extended Conversation

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:39:36 -0400

In this extension of the studio conversation, Wayne and Odessa talk further about using music to teach about the struggle of overcoming slavery.

First Person: Odessa Settles

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 5 Nov 2010 09:37:50 -0400

This soft-spoken Registered Nurse (RN) from Nashville uses her music to remind us of the struggle of African-Americans for freedom following slavery.

First Person: Darryl Wright

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:54:04 -0500

This Canadian brother is wholeheartedly committed to planting churches and supporting pastors in Cuba. He has guided Wayne on two trips to Cuba.

First Person: Rob Walgate extended conversation

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 11:10:31 -0500

This is the rest of the conversation with Rob which we didn't have time for on the radio.

First Person: Rob Walgate

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:39:41 -0500

First Person: David and Nancy Guthrie

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:37:06 -0500

First Person: Philip De Courcy

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:15:17 -0500

A native of Northern Ireland, Philip De Courcy is now a pastor in Southern Callifornia. Before becoming a pastor, he served as a police officer and saw terrorism up close in Northern Ireland.

First Person: Dr. George Grant

info@firstpersoninterview.com — Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:30:47 -0500

The first guest on FIRST PERSON is Dr. George Grant, pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN. I travel from my home in Chicago to Franklin quite often and have always appreciated hearing George preach and teach. However, it’s hard to label him, because he does so many things. He is an accomplished author, pastor, educator, and historian. As such, he has one of the sharpest minds I’ve ever encountered. So, I wanted to know how that mind was developed and how the Lord first worked to bring him to salvation. You’ll hear George Grant answer those questions on this premier edition of FIRST PERSON.