Wayne Shepherd reads excerpts from Serving God and Country, United States Military Chaplains in World War II.   (click for more)   

In World War II, over 12,000 Protestant ministers, Catholic priests, and Jewish rabbis left the safety of home to join the Chaplain Corps, following the armed forces into battle across Europe, Asia, North Africa, and the high seas.

With author Lyle Dorsett's permission, this week we feature selected readings from this book. These are the personal stories of some of the bravest and most selfless men who served with the armed forces. Many lost their lives or suffered debilitating wounds while serving as pastors to the troops. 

For more information about Dorsett's book, click here. 

                                         NEXT WEEK:  Matthew Wolak

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Dannah Gresh, author of Lies Girls Believe, talks with Wayne Shepherd about equipping girls with biblical truth to counteract cultural lies. (click for more)

Dannah Gresh is the bestselling author, speaker, and founder of True Girl, America's most popular Christian tween event. She has authored dozens of books and Bible studies that have been translated into many languages, including the classic And the Bride Wore White and Lies Girls Believe. Her resources have equipped over two million moms and leaders as they seek to raise their girls in confidence and Truth. Dannah is the cohost of Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's Revive Our Hearts. She has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and the TEDx stage. She lives on a hobby farm in State College, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bob.

                         NEXT WEEK:  Memorial Day- WWII Chaplains

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Adam Waters is a living testimony that God can rescue and redeem a life headed for self-destruction. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd.  (click for more)   

Now lead pastor of Grace Bible Church in Elmhurst, IL, Adam was once a kid who didn't believe in God. He became a father as a teenager, was released from the military for abusing drugs, and arrested for crime before surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. 

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                                         NEXT WEEK:  Dannah Gresh

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The President and CEO of Hope Rises, Bill Simmons, talk with Wayne Shepherd about his ministry and spiritual practices for organizations.  (click for more)     

Formerly known as American Leprosy Missions and recently renamed Hope Rises, the ministry Bill leads continues to restore the dignity and health of those suffering from neglected diseases.

Based on his experience leading Christian boards and organizations, Bill is the author of The Way of Interruption; Spiritual Practice for Organizational Life. 

                                            NEXT WEEK:  Adam Waters

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Andy Coleman, President of the Christian Emergency Alliance, talks with Wayne Shepherd about providing assistance to persecuted Christians.  (Click for more)  

The Christian Emergency Alliance is a Oklahoma-based ministry dedicated to helping Christians stand under intensifying cultural pressure around the world. They assist the persecuted and share their stories as well as prepare Christians across the West face growing pressures. 

Andy is the author of In Days of Darkness: A Manual for Ordinary Christians Facing Unusual Days. 

                                        NEXT WEEK:  Bill Simmons

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At this Easter-time, Michael Card, known for his Bible-centered music and teaching, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation about Jesus.  (click for more)  

As we celebrate the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave, Michael will talk about the details of the life of our Lord leading up to his death and resurrection. Michael is currently in a deep study of the life of Jesus, preparing a book. 

For many years Michael and Wayne hosted a radio show/podcast called IN THE STUDIO combining conversational Bible study, interviews, and music. Several hundred episodes are still available as podcasts widely available including here.

                                          NEXT WEEK:  Andy Coleman

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Living in Australia, Stewart Bogle has experienced both great difficulty and great joy learning wrestle with God in the darkest of times.  (click for more)   

From the heartbreak of losing his wife through serious illness to navigating the difficult road of single parenting and surviving fires, accidents, and his own serious health issues, Stewart has found hope in Christ even as he wrestles God over his doubts and fears. 

Formerly a Christian leader of several ministries in his country focusing on the Gospel and social change, Stewart is the author of Learning to Dance in the Darkness, a refreshingly honest book that points to the hope that trust in God provides.  His website is www.ResilientSouls.com.au and he is also host of the Resilient Souls podcast. 

                NEXT WEEK: Michael Card talks about Jesus and Easter

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Wayne Kuna tells his story of spending years as a top-flight toy designer-- until tragedy touched his life leading to a spiritual awakening.   (Click for more)  

A workplace mass shooting caused a crisis in Wayne's life and he gave his life to Christ after years of inner struggle. Today, he is the founder of a workplace ministry called Work In the Light, helping people see their work as a God-honoring calling to serve Him and others. Wayne is the author of an excellent book titled Work In the Light, An Interactive Guide to Transforming Your Career with New Purpose and Meaning. He is also the host of the Work is Calling podcast.

NEXT WEEK:  Stewart Bogle

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He's both a pastor and a president. Mark Jobe, President of the Moody Bible Institute, talks with Wayne Shepherd about his dual calling as both a pastor and the leader of a Bible College.  (Click for more)    

Dr. Mark Jobe serves as Moody Bible Institute's 10th president, taking office on Jan. 2, 2019. He and his wife, Dee, have been married 32 years and have three adult children, Marissa, Josiah, and Grant. The Jobes currently reside in Chicagoland area where they are active members of New Life Community Church, a nondenominational, multisite church where Dr. Jobe has served as senior pastor since 1986. 

Mark is the Bible teacher on the program Bold Steps, with Wayne Shepherd as co-host. 

NEXT WEEK:  Wayne Kuna

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Jonathan Mortiz of the Far East Broadcasting Company talks with Wayne Shepherd about his life-long ministry which began in the Philippines.  (click for more)   

Jonathan is an experienced ambassador for FEBC International, having served in various leadership roles across Southeast Asia, including broadcasting, and facilitating new ministry efforts. Currently, he serves as FEBC-USA’s liaison for international ministries while continuing to work with the leadership of FEBC's outreach to ethnic minority language people groups in Southeast Asia. 

NEXT WEEK:  Mark Jobe, Moody Bible Institute President

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