First Person With Wayne Shepherd

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.