
Once a week 24 minute radio interviews focusing on personal Christian faith stories and spiritual calling. FIRST PERSON is produced by Wayne Shepherd Communications, LLC. 1717 Park St., Suite 300, Naperville, IL 60563. Email: Wayne@wayneshepherd.net
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 847 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsChristianityPerforming ArtsReligion & Spirituality | |||

Dustin Garrett once found himself in a jail cell considering suicide when a grandmother's witness broke through and he cried out to Jesus. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd. (click for more...)
Dustin grew up in the Chicago suburbs in a... more
Ben Olsen was a professional actor when God called him into a helps profession and now he serves as a leader of the Global Center for Coaching. (click for more...)
Website: www.GlobalCenterforCoaching.org
Ben Olsen shares how he grew up in a fai... more
Dr. Bill Thrasher joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation remembering those who have given their lives in the service of their country and thanking God for the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf. (click for more...)
Website: www.VictoriousPraying.org
T... more
Born in China and a computer engineer by training, Luke Cheng talks about his ministry with the Far East Broadcasting Company of using technology to reach people for Christ. (click for more...)
Website: www.FEBC.org/China
Luke Cheng is the Executi... more
Jonathan Hallsted of Health Bridge Global talks with Wayne Shepherd about the ministry of healthcare as a bridge to the Gospel in closed countries and cultures. (click for more...)
Website: www.healthbridgeglobal.org
Jonathan Hallsted is the found... more
The new President of Joni and Friends, Shawn Thornton, joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss bringing Gospel hope to people with disabilities around the world. (click for more)
Website: joniandfriends.org
Shawn Thornton shares the deeply personal story ... more
He was born and raise in Mongolia, became a Christian, and witnessed the birth of the church in his country. Batjargal Tuvshintsengel joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation. (click for more...)
Website: www.febc.org/where-we-work/mongolia/
Born and ... more
Sean Kerr, the motorcycle enthusiast of YouTube's Bike and Beards, invited Wayne Shepherd to his shop for a conversation about his life and testimony. (click for more...)
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BikesandBeards
Another channel Sean has started ... more
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This program features in-depth conversations with people sharing personal faith journeys, spiritual calling, and how Christian belief shapes daily life. Episodes center on intimate storytelling—from pastors and missionaries to authors and nonprofit leaders—exploring biblical engagement, discipleship, and mission work in contemporary contexts. A standout trait is its consistent emphasis on authentic, lived faith stories, often tied to service, mentorship, and community impact, yielding practical insights for listeners seeking inspiration, mentorship, and spiritual growth.
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Recent guests on First Person include:
1. Bill Thrasher
2. Luke Cheng
3. John Hallstead Hallsted
4. Shawn Thornton
5. Batjargal Tuvshintsengel
6. Sean Kerr
7. Joe Ferrini
8. Cindi Ferrini
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