First Person with Wayne Shepherd

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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Steve Schmidt of Love Packages talks with Wayne Shepherd and gives an update on the ministry of sending used Bible and books around the world.   (Click for more)   

Steve, along with a small staff and an army of volunteers, ships tons of used Bibles and Christian literature to missionaries and Christian workers, schools, and churches where they are eagerly received. When you go to www.LovePackages.org, you can read testimonies of how God is using this unique ministry. You can also learn how to donate both books and dollars to assist this outreach. 

NEXT WEEK:  Jonathan Mortiz of FEBC

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This is the longer version of the interview with Phil Reaser's testimony. (click for more) 

To contact Phil: [email protected] 
VoiceOver: [email protected]   
Website: reaservoice.com

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Early in his radio career he was a "shock Jock"-- that is until he gave his life to Christ. Phil Reaser tells Wayne Shepherd how he came to faith in Jesus.  (click for more) 

NOTE: In addition to this normal length of our interviews, you can also listen to the extended version of Phil's story above.

A personal friend, Phil Reaser for many years served Christ in Christian radio and teaching. In this FIRST PERSON interview, you'll hear Phil's dramatic conversion story and how God has faithfully led him each step of his life. 

Although retired from radio, Phil is actively involved in his church and mentoring. He also does great voiceover work and has given permission for his contact information to be listed here:

Personal: [email protected]

VoiceOver: [email protected] 

Website: reaservoice.com

NEXT WEEK:  Steve Schmidt of Love Packages

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A former Marine helicopter pilot, Karl "KJ" Johnson talks with Wayne Shepherd about his personal faith story and calling to serve Christ.  (click for more) 

Karl “KJ” Johnson, Lt.Col., USMC (Ret.) is the Director of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago and oversees programs that foster the discipleship of heart and mind. He’s a C.S. Lewis Fellow with a Masters in Military Studies (Marine Corps University) and two Masters of Arts from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Philosophy of Religion and Systematic Theology). KJ retired after 20 years in the Marine Corps where he served as a helicopter pilot, weapons and tactics instructor and operations officer.  Click here for more abut KJ.

For more about the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago, click here. 

And for a YouTube video about the C.S. Lewis Institute in Chicago, click here. 

NEXT WEEK:  Phil Reaser

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Authors Alan C. Duncan and Anna Welch Introduce a new children's book, The Front Steps, based on a true story of a boy kept out of the library because of segregation. (click for more)

Alan and Anna are both on the staff of The American Policy Roundtable, producers of the radio show The Public Square and other media projects. 

Published by Kids on the Square, There's more about the book, the true story behind it, and its authors at www.TheFrontStepsBook.com.  

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