First Person With Wayne Shepherd

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.

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

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.

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".

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.