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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2026 · 23 MIN

Brad Willey

from First Person with Wayne Shepherd · host Wayne Shepherd

After experiencing a construction accident, Brad Willey began thinking deeply about his life when an unexpected stranger showed up to point him to Christ. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd. (click for more…) Website: https://missioneurasia.ca Brad Willey, now executive director of Mission Eurasia Canada, talks about how he came to faith. Willey grew up in a rough, isolated mountain town in western Canada where fighting, drinking, and gang influence were part of daily life. Around 2001–2002, he was operating heavy equipment when a landslide pushed his machine 30 feet underwater. He cried out to God, escaped through the roof hatch, and survived. He attended church for six months afterward but felt spiritually lost and drifted back into old habits. Years later, on a December morning, he prayed for someone to explain God's message to him. That afternoon, at a Calgary truck stop, a stranger with a Polish accent told him about Jesus, and Willey committed his life to Christ. He then grew in faith through Christian radio and a men's discipleship group, and was baptized in 2008. After a 2019 mission trip to Chile, he moved into full-time ministry, which led to his current work supporting field teams in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. Next Week: Zach Heinold Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

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After experiencing a construction accident, Brad Willey began thinking deeply about his life when an unexpected stranger showed up to point him to Christ. He tells his story to Wayne Shepherd. (click for more…) Website: https://missioneurasia.ca Brad Willey, now executive director of Mission Eurasia Canada, talks about how he came to faith. Willey grew up in a rough, isolated mountain town in western Canada where fighting, drinking, and gang influence were part of daily lif...

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