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WayneSHEPHERD

Wayne Shepherd is a veteran radio host, his voice recognized widely in Christian radio through programs such as WALK IN THE WORD with James MacDonald, IN THE STUDIO with Michael Card, and several other nationally syndicated programs.   Now an independent talent, Wayne served on the staff of Moody Broadcasting in Chicago for over 32 years, winning a number of programming awards from the National Religious Broadcasters.  Wayne is a graduate of Cedarville University where he met his wife, Becky.  They are the parents of two adult children and make their home in suburban Chicago. 

DavidZANOTTI

David Zanotti has been involved in the mission field of public policy since 1977. He has served as President and CEO of the American Policy Roundtable since 1986. In 1989, Mr. Zanotti founded the original two-minute Public Square radio broadcast which airs over 7000 times per year in eight states. The Public Square is one of the longest running news and commentary broadcasts on American radio today. His comments and articles have  appeared in major newspapers across the United States as well as Time, Newsweek, US News and World Report, World Magazine and Mother Jones. He has appeared on radio and television news programs including  ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, C-Span, PBS, NPR and countless radio talk programs.

JeffSANDERS

Dr. Jeff Sanders has served in Christian ministry for 18 years.  Evangelism and teaching history are two of his passions.  He has a B.A. in history from Armstrong State College in Savannah, GA, an M.Div. and Th.M. from Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, MD, and a D.Min. from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.  He taught history in a Christian high school, church history in a Christian college.  For the past 18 years Jeff has pastored churches in Maryland, Michigan, and Ohio.  Jeff has also done extensive cross cultural ministry among the Chinese and Muslims.  He and his wife Alice have four children and live in northeast Ohio. 

MelanieELSEY

Melanie Elsey earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Special Education  for learning disabilities and behavior disorders, both from Kent State University in 1984.  After serving as a learning disabilities teacher in Ohio's public school system, she stepped out the classroom and began conducting research on legislative policies that would have an impact on Ohio families.  She has supported the work of the Roundtable in a policy research capacity since 1989 and recently joined the staff as Legislative Director.   Mrs. Elsey has addressed changes in state educational policies at the invitation of more than 300 local communities since 1993.  She has attended monthly meetings of the State Board of Education and numerous legislative hearings regarding various public policies for the past seventeen years.  On numerous occasions she has publicly debated state officials on issues regarding these important topics.

production & support team

ChristianKLEIN
Executive Producer

AlanDUNCAN
Producer

GaryMEEKS
Network Liaison

AnnaZANOTTI
Production and Administrative Assistant

JosephGRIFFITH
Researcher

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