The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 269 - God Heals: Eight Keys to Defeat Sickness and Receive Divine Healing

Dr. Bond interviews Steve Austin about his very powerful new book, God Heals: Eight Keys to Defeat Sickness and Receive Divine Healing.

 

Steve Austin has been a pastor and Senior Director at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas for over 20 years. He has overseen 24 ministries and 40 adult Bible classes and has been a frequent speaker. 

 

Steve has ministered to thousands of sick people and their families in the largest medical center in the world - the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas - and did hospital chaplaincy training at MD Anderson Cancer Center, the world's top cancer center. 

 

He is the President and Executive Director of Living Hope Chaplaincy, a nonprofit organization that trains and mobilizes volunteers to provide spiritual care to hospital patients, their families, and healthcare workers.

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EP 268 - Actress Anna Tierney of the Smash Hit ”Three Pines” TV Series

Anna Tierney is a Drama Centre London graduate; her training was supported through many awards and the support of actors including Jeremy Irons, Ian McKellen, and Ian McShane.

 

Her film and television credits include the animated series Summer Lane Drive, the feature PSYCHO GOREMAN that premiered at SXSW and the limited Channel 4 series Deceit.  

 

But what could be her biggest role to date. Anna Tierney plays Clara Morrow in the Amazon Prime smash hit series Three Pines along with a stellar cast.

 

Let’s welcome the wonderfully talented Anna Tierney to the show! 

 

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EP 267 - Award Winning Composer/Guitarist Sean Spicer

Sean Spicer is a multi award-winning guitarist and only one of the few faith-based guitarists ever to be featured in Guitar Player Magazine. 

 

Many admirers of his style refer to him as “A Guitar Player’s Guitarist.” He is one of the most melodic, heartfelt guitar players in the Christian industry.

 

Sean Spicer has won 6 GMA awards and was nominated as 2022 Instrumental Artist of the Year for GMA Canada Covenant awards. He toured the music for the movie The Identical starring the late Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd in 2013-2014.

 

Host Ward Bond and Sean Spicer discuss his music releases and his ambitions for the future.

EP 266 - Actress Sarah Booth from the Smash Hit “Three Pines”

Sarah Booth is a Canadian born, classically trained actor. She is a regular on the smash hit 8-episode series Three Pines on (Amazon Prime) from the producers of The Crown and appeared as a Guest Star on Law & Order: SVU (NBC), Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+) and Heartland (CBC) as well as Sarah has appeared on Transplant (NBC), American Horror Story (FX). And you have to see the incredible single-take feature Last Call which is truly a lesson in filmmaking. Host Ward Bond and Sarah Booth discuss all things Three Pines as well as the single-take drama Last Call.

EP 265 - The Surfer and the Sage: A Guide to Survive and Ride Life’s Waves

Do you focus on the positive or the negative? 

Do you live in joy or fear? 

Do you paddle in after a wipeout or paddle back out? 

Do you take every good wave in life that comes your way or do share it with others? 

 

Nobody can free you, until you, free yourself. And Shaun Tomson’s book, “The Surfer and The Sage” is just that book. 

 

Many of you need to freed from a wrong mindset and your outlook on life. There’s a positive force heading your way, so I encourage you to by “The Surfer and The Sage” because the next wave in your life, is made just for you.

 

Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. He is an inductee in the US, Jewish, and South African Sports Halls of Fame. 

 

Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and best-selling author. 

 

Today, he is here to discuss his book, “The Surfer and The Sage.” A book that will literally change your life for the better. 

EP 264 - I Am The Warrior - My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties

“Love Is a Battlefield,” “Invincible,” “The Warrior,” “Better Be Good to Me,” “The Best” are songs, that if you were young, and living through “heartache to heartache,” during the ‘80s—or even if you weren’t born until decades later—chances are you know the words to every song written by the Hall of Fame songstress Holly Knight. 

 

In her book, “I AM THE WARRIOR: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties” she offers a very juicy and provocative backdrop of her creative process of bringing her chart topping, mega-hits to life through the timeless vocals of Tina Turner, Pat Benatar, Patty Smyth, Rod Stewart, John Waite, Cheap Trick, Heart, KISS and the list just keeps going and going.     

 

HOLLY KNIGHT’s songs have appeared in movies from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Thelma and Louise, Thirteen Going on Thirty, and one of my favorite movies, Dallas Buyers Club, and have been licensed for popular TV shows, including Schitt’s Creek, Stranger Things, Saturday Night Live, and South Park. By now, you should get the picture that her songs have been in your ears for the last 40 years. 

 

In 2013, Holly was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. At the time only one of 16 women to have that honor. 

 

Ladies and gentlemen it’s time to welcome the ICON, the LEGEND, the QUEEN of SONGWRITING, THE MISTRESS OF THE MELODY, the incomparable Holly Knight! 

EP 263 - Renown Concert Pianist Joachim Horsley’s Making of Caribbean Nocturnes

Joachim Horsley is a multi-talented, award-winning, musician, composer, orchestrator, arranger and producer. 

 

His work was heralded in the French publication Le Figaro as “masterful” and his recent cover of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, movement II, became a viral sensation, garnering over 10 million views and world-wide attention. 

 

He is among the very elite pianists who have been selected by Steinway & Sons as a “Steinway Artist,” a very high honor indeed. 

 

Mr. Horsley has crafted arrangements and orchestrated for popular musicians Michael Bublé, John Legend, Ben Folds and The Pet Shop Boys. He has also scored 25 films and his work has been screened at every major film festival around the world. 

 

Today we discuss his new album “Caribbean Nocturnes” and how he created a new genre of fusion inspired classical music as well as giving us a lesson of how he scores the music for major motion pictures.

EP 262 - Emerging from the Other Side of Cancel Culture

The stages of Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Broadway were home to Laura Osnes for 15 years until 2021. Laura rose to stardom after winning NBC’s reality TV competition 

Grease: You’re The One That I Want, earning her the role of Sandy in the Broadway revival of Grease at the age of 21. 

 

She earned Tony Award nominations for Bonnie Parker in Bonnie & Clyde, Cinderella in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. And starred in five Hallmark Channel movies as well as releasing two albums. And that’s just the short version of her accomplishments. 

 

A tabloid published a false narrative that fueled a cyber storm of accusations, and in an instant, Laura’s reputation and the trajectory of her career were changed forever. 

 

Refusing to be a victim of cancel culture, Laura Osnes is finding her voice again. 

 

Laura's debut EP, “On the Other Side, Part 1”, chronicles this past year’s journey of standing up, starting over, building strength, and finding hope on the other side of cancellation. 

 

Today, Laura and her husband Nathan are here with us to tell their story and the release of her new EP “On the Other Side, Part 1”.

EP 261 - Fitness & Nutrition Tips from Lauren Jenai: Co-Founder of CrossFit

Lauren Jenai is the co-founder of the multi-million-dollar CrossFit enterprise, which continues to pioneer the health and wellness industry. Now a female powerhouse, the story of how she fell in love with fitness is both inspiring and all-too-relatable. 

 

Growing up, Lauren always thought of herself as unathletic, but in her late 20s, she would be at her local gym every day by 5am, creating a consistent habit. Walking on the treadmill, cycling, and a few lifts were her routine; not all workouts are made equal, however, and for all her early mornings, Lauren had yet to witness any results. Sound familiar to you?

 

When her ex-husband Greg Glassman, the other co-founder of CrossFit came to town as an innovative personal trainer. Here is where Lauren’s passion was sparked. His training sessions with Lauren became the predecessor for what we now know as CrossFit — the high-intensity mixed-modality training that is found everywhere in CrossFit gyms throughout the nation. Finally, Lauren had found a workout that “made her body feel awake and alive.”

 

All of Lauren’s endeavors have been with one idea in mind: “Give people the resources and opportunity to be self-reliant.” After all, her story followed a similar path — and now she is a model businesswoman, fitness expert, and mother of four.

EP 260 - GOLDPINE: Unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose with debut album “ONE”

Through a chance encounter in Nashville back in 2006, Benjamin and Kassie Wilson were sure of each other from the very start. 

 

This eclectic duo is called Goldpine. Their music brings strong emotion and has been describe as moody and relevant.

 

Exposing the pains of severed relationships and unearthing the pursuits of love and purpose. After nearly a decade of honing in on their sound, they have released their debut album One. Laced with incredible vocal harmonies and passionate lyrics, One is the perfect introduction to Goldpine’s music.

 

They were presented the “Discovery Award” in 2018 by acclaimed music critic, Robert K. Oermann from Music Row Magazine. 

 

Ben and Kassie have been offering their own brand of raw Americana to audiences large and small. WINNER of the 2022 Rocky Mountain Songwriter Contest and Finalists in the Kerrville Folk Fest 2021 New Folk Competition, the duo's bold harmonies are clearly a channel for their highly charged songwriting. 

 

So without further a due, let’s welcome the Americana-Folk duo Goldpine, Ben and Kassie Wilson to the show.

EP 259 - Natasha Owens’ American Patriot and the Bold Stand for the Truth

One of Christian Music’s most beloved voices, Natasha Owens’ path to a successful music career is unique, rooted in agonizing heartache and unbelievable tragedy. She exploded onto the Christian Music scene in 2016 and quickly found herself touring with Christian music’s most iconic artists, including Michael W. Smith and Jason Crabb.

 

But Natasha Owens is taking a new direction and offering up a bold, proud, powerful concept collection that bridges an unwavering love of country with the themes of faith and family with her new album, American Patriot.

EP 258 - Understanding Hypothyroidism Stop Being Misdiagnosed

Women with untreated hypothyroidism are more than twice as likely to have a heart attack. Six percent of miscarriages are associated with hypothyroidism. Children born to hypothyroid mothers have a lower IQ (by an average of 7 points). They are almost four times as likely to have an IQ under 85, and more than twice as likely to have learning difficulties.

 

Hypothyroidism contributes to millions being unnecessarily disabled. More than 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia and tens of millions more have chronic muscle pain. Undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyroid disorders contribute to these unnecessarily disabling conditions.

 

Americans are currently treating hypothyroidism, which is often confused as being depression. This is an even bigger problem in the elderly who are being misdiagnosed with depression or Alzheimer's disease when what they have is hypothyroidism.

 

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum is with us today and he is a board certified internist and nationally known expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He has authored numerous books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!. He is the lead author of numerous studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, and one study on effective treatment of autism using NAET. He also developed the very popular free smartphone app "Cures A-Z.” www.vitality101.com

EP 257 - Prayers Up: Heaven & Hurt

From New York City to Nashville, and every road in-between, Jenna Torres’ songs, tell of hope, heartache, and a life well worn. A country-rock siren, who has won acclaim as a recording artist and songwriter, Jenna finds no shortage of inspiration when it comes to matters of the heart. She has a way of distilling her experiences into heartfelt songs of love and loss whether drawing from personal experience or stories of those she meets along her way. Jenna Torres has enjoyed a successful career writing songs for Warner Music Group and Warner/Chappell Music. Noteworthy artists have cut songs from Jenna’s pen including singing sensation Martha Wash (from the Weather Girls) for whom Jenna wrote the anthem “Proud”. Jenna co-wrote the moving cry for spiritual connection “Busted Heart” with Ben Glover charting in the Top 10 on the Billboard Christian Hot 100, AC, and CHR charts for the group For King & Country.

EP 256 - Black Country Artist Playlist & Mary’s Very First Christmas

We’ve all come to love and appreciate in the tradition of great country music. This singer, songwriter, likened to Vince Gill for his tenor appeal, has made a great impact on the country music scene with his incredible talent, dynamic personality, and hypnotic voice. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Carl Ray highlighted the major stage as a young person while opening the stage for The Spinners, BB King, Teddy Pendergrass, and Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes. He was soon discovered by Reggae International Artist, Johnny Nash. It was Ray’s relationship with Nash that led this young prodigy and developed his love for country music. Carl Ray eventually penned songs for Nash on Epic and London Records. Today, we are here to celebrate Christmas with Carl Ray’s new single, Mary’s Very First Christmas and to highlight Carl Ray’s Black Country Music Radio Playlist.

EP 255 - Actor/Singer Tom Wopat: The Simple Man from the General Lee to Broadway to the County Line

It’s been several decades since the General Lee first left the ground, sky-rocketing Tom Wopat and co-star John Schneider to instant Dukes of Hazzard stardom. 

 

In the 43 years since, Tom Wopat has been blessed with a multi-faceted career that has ranged from starring roles on Broadway, various television appearances, singing in such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, to a featured role in Quentin Tarantino’s Jango Unchained.

 

For many of you who do not know, Tom has been a staple on the Broadway stage for 35 years, garnering a pair of Tony nominations along the way. 

 

He is now finishing up a new recording project, entitled Simple Man, a 14 song collection that will be his 13th solo release. 

 

Also, the premiere of the second movie of his County Line series, County Line: All In, for the Inspiration Network.

EP 254 - Makenzie Phipps: Small Town Girl to Super Stardom with New Single “Drag”

A small town girl raised in Bluefield, Virginia. Makenzie Phipps has been making her way around the music scene for quite some time now. 

 

Makenzie is spreading her love of music in a whole new way. Strong vibrant vocals mix with her distinct unique voice, to weave a recipe for her own style of music. 

 

Makenzie’s debut country single “Maybe” was featured on Country Rebel and The Country Network, which immediately showcased that she was born to be on the big stage.

 

Her covers of Alan Jackson’s “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You”, Amazing Grace and The Chicks “Travelin’ Soldier” have been viewed over 3 million times.   

 

We talk about her country hit “Drag” and more!

EP 253 - Amber Shana Williams (Tamar) Talks The Chosen Season 3

Amber Shana Williams is a bilingual international actress who has appeared in numerous film, television, and theater productions throughout the US and Europe. 

 

We are here today with Amber to talk all things The Chosen, the global phenomenon that is debuting Season 3 where she plays the character, Tamar. The first two episodes will debut on November 18th at a theater near you. 

 

The Chosen has been seen over 420 million times and did you know that as of 2021, viewers had contributed $40 million towards its production, making it the most successful crowdfunded TV series project in the history of television.

EP 252 - Kelly Lang’s New Album ‘Old Soul II’ of Classic & Iconic Hits

Kelly continues her successful Old Soul album series with her second installment of vintage hits with “Old Soul II”. 

 

Infused with soul and passion, Singer-songwriter Kelly Lang stands out amongst the best. Having graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, Kelly has performed with legends of entertainment spanning all genres of music including Sir Barry Gibb, Ronnie Milsap, Mickey Gilley, George Strait, Brenda Lee, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, TG Sheppard and many more. 

 

Proving a captivating force to be reckoned with, Kelly Lang has made numerous appearances on the largest music shows in television history and her songs can be heard throughout the world.

EP 251 - Tracy Melchior Being a Woman of Faith in the Film Industry

Tracy Melchior has had one of the most successful soap opera careers with roles on Aaron Spelling's Sunset Beach, One Life to Live and the global phenomenon The Bold and the Beautiful.

 

Her feature film Do You Believe with Mira Sorvino which was #1 in DVD sales on Amazon and a top 10 in National Box Office for 3 weeks.  

 

Then several years ago, Tracy was forced to focus solely on her health when she was faced with a debilitating condition with mysterious symptoms.  Now she shares her experience to help others avoid what she went through.

 

In her autobiography, Breaking the Perfect 10. She opens up about her flawed pursuit of fame and fortune, and the redemption she has achieved through Christ.

EP 250 - A Front Row Seat with Film Legend Nancy Olson Livingston

From her idyllic childhood in the American Midwest, to her Oscar-nominated performance in Sunset Boulevard (1950) and the social circles of New York and Los Angeles, actress Nancy Olson Livingston has lived abundantly. 

 

In her memoir, A Front Row Seat, Nancy Olson Livingston treats readers to an intimate, charming chronicle of her life as an actress, wife, and mother, and her memories of many of the most notable figures and moments of her time. 

 

Entertaining and engrossing, A Front Row Seat deftly interweaves Livingston's life with her observations of the artists, celebrities, and luminaries with whom she came in contact – a shoutout to the twentieth century and a treasure for readers charmed with the Golden Era of Hollywood.

EP 249 - Thor Ramsey: The End Times Comedy Show - The Novel

Thor Ramsey has been a stand-up comedian for over three decades and was featured in three Thou Shalt Laugh comedy movies, which sold over a half-million DVDs and were broadcast on Netflix and cable television. 

He wrote the screenplay and starred in the 2021 hit comedy feature film, Church People. 

He is here with his latest book, “The End Times Comedy Show,” Not only will it make you laugh out loud, but it tackles some controversial issues—one being the deconstructing faith movement in the evangelical community. www.thorramsey.com

EP 248 - Country Music’s Rhinestone Cowgirl

Whitney Miller is a former professional athlete, Miss United States 2012, kickboxing commentator, and podcaster, now you can add country music singer-songwriter. After Whitney was crowned Miss Texas and Miss United States and she knew there were many things she enjoyed in life and music was at the top of her list. 

 

She is now taking Nashville by storm with a blend of pop-infused country dance anthem “Diamond Country” that contains a roaring beat, dynamic fiddle, and a rolling banjo that is rarely heard these days. 

 

Let’s welcome country music’s Rhinestone Cowgirl!

EP 247 - How to Live to Be 100

Ella Magers, the world’s leading voice for revolutionary transformation in the wellness industry. Ella is the Founder of 22Reboot, a 22 Day holistic transformation system. 

 

Ella Magers offers the world’s leading entrepreneurs and thought leaders the tools, support, and guidance they need to ultimately develop holistically healthy habits, claim optimal wellness, and live longer, more fulfilling lives. 

 

Ella is the founder of Sexy Fit Vegan, and she is here to today help us to literally have a shot at living to be a 100. 

EP 246 - The Quest for Sleep: Steve Ryan’s Battle with Insomnia

Did you know that between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from insomnia each year and the causes are different for each one of them. 

 

A very enlightening, educational and emotional film documentary The Quest for Sleep, is a film that follows real people whose struggles with sleep threaten to unravel their waking lives. 

 

The film features a firsthand look at the toll insomnia has taken on one individual. Steve Ryan is with us today whose life and career as a video producer and musician have been affected by severe insomnia. 

 

Steve’s story gives viewers a window into the real strain insomnia can have on a person's waking days.

 

I, myself have personally suffered with insomnia in the past, but not as severe as Steve Ryan as you will hear today. 

 

Let’s welcome film producer by day and musician by night, and from the powerful film documentary “The Quest for Sleep”, Steve Ryan. www.thequestforsleep.com

EP 245 - Bowen’s Heart: Born with Half a Heart and a Family Full of Faith

A film documentary ‘Bowen’s Heart is about Matt and Sarah Hammitt’s son Bowen who was born with half a heart and how that journey affected them as parents and tested their faith. 

 

Many of you may know Matt Hammitt is a singer/songwriter, author, and speaker. He is best known as the former lead singer and songwriter for the two-time Grammy nominated band, Sanctus Real. Matt’s passion for his family led him to step away from the band. www.bowensheart.com

EP 244 - Starving to Heal in Siberia

Michelle Slater had a long battle with and recovery from late-stage neurological Lyme disease, which served as the genesis for her book, “Starving to Heal in Siberia”. 

Debilitated by the disease to the extent that she was no longer able to teach at her university or perform simple tasks like driving and reading, Michelle spent several years pursuing every known treatment, from aggressive allopathic methods to holistic remedies that didn’t work. 

In her new book, Starving to Heal in Siberia Dr. Slater explains her radical recovery from late-stage Lyme disease and How It Could Help Others. 

When all failed to deliver recovery, she discovered a dry fasting program and spent two months in Siberia under a doctor’s care. She recovered completely from Lyme disease, regaining her memory and returning to researching, writing, hiking, and running. Since 2017, she has not experienced a single symptom. 

Dr. Slater is a scholar of comparative literature and president of the educational non-profit Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities in Connecticut.

EP 243 - Lee Greenwood Talks the Importance of the Bible

Lee Greenwood has recorded 22 studio albums, has had 7 number 1 hits and 38 singles. Just the sound of his name takes us immediately to one of the most heard, most sung songs by all of us, “God Bless the USA.” Written and recorded by Lee Greenwood, the song is become known as “America’s Second National Anthem.” 

The song was instrumental bringing America together after that fateful day on September 11th, 2001. 

Which brings us to the upcoming release of Lee Greenwood’s new “God Bless the USA Bible”, which we are here to talk about today.

EP 242 - Blazing All Music Genres with the ElectraQueens

ElectraQueens are an all-female, cross genre-blending band like no other. The newly developed band (formerly the Highway Women) featuring Jenane, Alyssa Scott and Gabrielle Vaughn are ready to finish out 2022 strong with new music featuring their incredible harmonies and inspiring vocals. 

While the former band members focused on country music, the new electrifying ladies will lead their fans through pop, R&B, and rock blends. They recently collaborated with The Bacon Brothers on a recent release of their new EP ‘Erato,’ “Let Me Happen to You Girl” and Kathy Sledge of "Sister Sledge" fame on a cover of “You Are Everything” by The Stylistics. 

ElectraQueens have started growing their own roots on the TikTok platform, and now have 35K followers after the success of their “duet” style videos.

Let’s welcome the most beautiful and the hottest trio in music today, the ladies who will send an electrified pulse through your musical soul, the ElectraQueens!

EP 241 - Late in Life Virgin Waiting for the Right One

Growing up, Sonali was not allowed to socialize, meaning she could not have any sleepovers, she couldn't date, no prom, and no dorming in college. After graduating college, she refused to allow her parents to arrange her marriage, which is traditional in her culture.  She had her first kiss at age 26 and remains a virgin.

 

Sonali Chandra was born and raised in New Jersey to parents from India. 

 

In the beginning of 2020, Sonali was a contestant on the game show, “Funny You Should Ask” and she has also appeared on “The Price is Right.” 

 

She was then interviewed on “The Dr. Phil Show” in December 2020 to talk about her confusion surrounding why the men that date her leave her after they find out she is a virgin. 

 

She is here today to talk about her dating experiences, her take on Indian culture, dating norms, and expectations, and her thoughts on the societal pressures of sex. 

EP 240 - Wisdom, Motivation & a Funk Album with a Gospel Vibe

Anthony Hall is a New Orlean native who emerged as an artist with his music roots in Jazz, Funk and R&B. His father being locally renowned jazz artist E-meal Hall, Jr., afforded Anthony the opportunity to grow up surrounded and influenced by a wide range of music. In turn, he has created a unique sound within infusions of both Modern and Classic R&B, Funk and Soul. 

 

Anthony’s vocal texture, tone, and control surprises those who hear him for the first time, placing him squarely in his own lane. He has been blessed to share the stage with numerous artists over the past 20+yrs while also serving as Director of Media and Music in the Houston church community. 

 

Anthony not only sings, but is one of the producers on all of his music and co-owner of Vgn Bae Music Group. With all of his life experience in music as a foundation, he is now stepping out to pursue his dream of being an artist... On his terms, with his own sound.

 

His new album “Roosevelt” is a funk album with gospel lyrics, not a gospel album that sounds like funk. Anthony also gives us words of inspiration, motivation and encouragement with his upcoming book “The Finisher”.