Season 2, Episode 9 | Chonda Pierce | I Lost My Husband Twice

Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips — a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode of Backstage with Randy Phillips features a funny and heartfelt conversation with EMMY®-nominated and best-selling comedian, Chonda Pierce. Chonda has been making audiences laugh for more than three decades with her winning combination of fierce wit and Southern charm.

Randy and Chonda share several laughs while discussing how Chonda got into the comedy business, fighting burnout, going on tour, and the story behind her newest book, "Life Is Funny Until It's Not." Chonda also shares her powerful testimony and how she has experienced God take action in her life while experiencing tremendous loss and depression.

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CHAPTERS
00:01 Introduction to the Episode
2:19 Selling Out Shows
3:49 The Moment Chonda Realized She Was Funny
5:53 The Tipping Point of Launching a Career in Comedy
8:04 What It's Like to Make People Laugh and Fighting Burnout
10:53 Finding Your Identity in Christ
14:00 Behind the Scenes of Touring
18:12 Can You Be Alone and Not Lonely?
23:36 Who Makes You Laugh?
26:17 The Story Behind "Life Is Funny Until It's Not"
28:51 Seeing God in Action in the Tough Places
34:35 Closing Thoughts

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[MikeGSmith-dpcz]

Randy (and Chonda): I don’t listen to many podcasts, but Randy, I won’t miss yours. And what a blessing to also get to hear Chonda’s heart. She’s just as funny one-on-one as she is in her shows. I can’t wait to see her in Kansas City in September! Thanks again for sharing your lives with us!

[christinedahlgren]

Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability, Chonda.

[robinmcelvain]

I had a front row seat to the show in Austin! What a blessed night! I have a signed copy of her book. Raw and Honest! But God is through it all. Thankful for Chonda's journey with Jesus!!

[PearlvioletX]

Hey Randy…this is Sharon Haygood…LOVE your program!!! Great podcast with Chonda! You are such a good host! Love you bunches! 💕

[reggiejoss]

Thanks Chanda with out you life would be boring❤

[sischokid]

AI’ll be seeing her in September. So excited and my friends nd I are looking forward to it.

[rebeccacarlisleveillion]

Hi! I love Chonda and Philips, Craig, and Dean!

[marygarrett]

I like that, never trust a person that doesn’t walk with a limp

[dovie]

I love her!❤️ And Randy, I remember you as a little kid at the camp ground in Tioga, La! Singing the tabernacle down during youth camps! Loved your grandparents. My parents thought the world of Bro&Sis Weeks!❤️ I’m ashamed I didn’t know you had this podcast!😅 I will start watching!❤️