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Tonja Rene is an actor turned manager/producer with a passion for film, television and media. She has several television and film credits in supporting and leading roles and new projects in the works as a producer. Tonja looks forward to projects that require depth and grit. Her background as a performer and visionary goes back to her early childhood where she did modeling as a teen as well as numerous performances as a singer, actor and host. In this interview, Ward and Tonja discuss what it’s like for a believer to work in Hollywood and how to stay the true to who you are and what you believe. Can Christians work in non-Christian films and still make a difference? Tonja was drawn back into media and entertainment as a result of a surreal dream she says “rocked her world” while pregnant with her daughter in 2004. In this dream, Tonja was taken on a journey through old Hollywood and God showed her that the church had pulled his Light out of the media and entertainment industries years ago. The Lord asked her to be willing to be, among others, a Light through her gifts and talents. http://empoword2b.com/tonja-rene/ . #hollywood #faith #faithbased #films #movies #christian #academyawards

Nils Keller studied film directing in Munich, Germany. He is currently working as a film, commercial and TV director. His short films have been screened at several renowned film festivals around the world, such as LA Shorts and Sapporo International Short Film Festival. His TV commercial work have been honored at the New York International Advertising Awards and The Golden Award of Montreux among other festivals. As a TV director, he just finished his first German TV series project. We are here today to discuss his his sci-fi short film ALMOST HOME, which won gold at the Student Academy Awards and was shortlisted for an Oscar in 2023. . . #oscars #academyawards #scifi #sciencefiction #outerspace #shortfilms #liveactionshortfilms #film #movies #filmdirectors

Filmmaking duo Tom Berkeley and Ross White began working as a partnership in 2018, they co-founded Floodlight Pictures as a vehicle through which to mount their filmmaking projects. HBO acquired their debut short film, ROY, which was shortlisted for Best British Short Film at the 75th BAFTA Awards. The film starred BAFTA winner David Bradley and Academy Award winner Rachel Shenton. Their new short film, AN IRISH GOODBYE marks the duo’s second collaboration, the screenplay for which was the inaugural winner of the First Flights Short Film Fund. An Irish Goodbye has played at over 60 international film festivals across 6 continents and has also qualified for BAFTA and IFTA consideration. And now An Irish Goodbye has been nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Live Action Short Film” category for 2023. . . #oscars #academyawards #shortfilm #shortfilms #grief #love #filmdirectors #ireland #foreignfilms #liveactionshort

We have Pastor and Chaplain Steve Austin back with us today as talk more about the healing power of God for your body, mind and spirit and today He, and what I mean by He, is the Lord is going to bring healing to your soul. 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. 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 medical facility. 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. We are here today to discuss more from Steve’s very powerful new book, God Heals: Eight Keys to Defeat Sickness and Receive Divine Healing. #faith #healing #author #joelosteen #ministry

Chosen as one of the 100 great children's books of the last 100 years by the New York Public Library. In this award-winning novel for readers in grades 2-5 illustrated by Jamie Hogan, Naima must find a way to save her mother's golden bangle -- and fix her father's rickshaw. Booklist said this "lively, moving book has surprises that continue to the end," Kirkus promised that "Naima's story will be relished by students and teachers alike," and the Cooperative Center for Children's Books picked it as a must-read global title for children. Mitali Perkins has written many books for young readers, including You Bring the Distant Near (nominated for a National Book Award) and Rickshaw Girl (adapted into a film by Sleeperwave Productions), all of which explore crossing different kinds of borders. Her goal is to make readers laugh or cry, preferably both, as long as their hearts are widening. And she has done it with Rickshaw Girl! . #rickshaw #childrensbooks #film #mitaliperkins #books #academyawards

With all the talk about the increases in blood clot problems as well as poor blood circulation regardless if you've had the vaccine or not. It is good to keep your blood flowing in a healthy way. There are 5 nutrients to help keep your blood as well as the rest of your body healthy.

What is Bee Propolis? Can it really help treat the the conditions you've heard? Watch today's In The Classroom segment to find out the research and dispel myths from facts. www.drwardbond.com . . . #beepropolis #propolis #naturalhealth #wellness #holistichealth #nutrittion #leukemia #herpes #earinfections #MRSA

Rick Allen, is the legendary drummer of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Def Leppard. One of the world's best-selling rock bands having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. But over the past 13 years, Rick Allen has reached out to teenage cancer patients, children with special needs, at-risk youth in crisis, families of domestic violence and veterans who have served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan. Rick continues his work by helping wounded warriors through Project Resiliency’s Warrior Resiliency Program sponsored by his charity foundation the Raven Drum Foundation. An essential part of Rick's creative life went public as he debuted his fine art collection in 2012, featuring 300 pieces which quickly sold-out. A second collection, released a year later, helped to forge a relationship with fine art retailer Wentworth Galleries. Rick debuts his newest artwork in a collection called “Endangered Species” at Atlantic City’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino just prior to the Def Leppard Concert. A Portion of the Proceeds from Each Fine Art Sale are Donated to Veterans Programs via Project Resiliency. Let’s welcome The Musician. The Artist. The Humanitarian. Rick Allen. . . #rickallen #defleppard #RavenDrumFoundation #rocknroll #80smusic #endangeredspecies #wardbond

Chris Carlisle is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. His book, Move or Die: Creating a Game-Plan from Stuck to Significance, puts readers on the path to obtaining the life that they have always believed they were destined for. It was also our pick for “Book of the Year” in 2022 and rightly so. Following the five commitment keys will give you a stronger foundation in your pursuits, whether it be higher education, a better job or better relationships. They will also make you a better leader. He went from coaching at the high school level, two college football national championships and seven consecutive PAC-10 championships. Then moved up winning a Super Bowl. Even Russell Wilson, NFL Quarterback with the Denver Broncos said “Coach Chris’ lessons, words, visions, and inspirational stories not only impacted me in the NFL, but as a man. I am grateful for his significance in my life from the moment I met him. We either ‘move’ or we ‘die.’” . . #chriscarlisle #seattleseahawks #superbowl #coach #russellwilson #wardbond #football #nfl

Julian Bailey, a Canadian film and television actor with theater roots. He is well known for his portrayal of a sociopathic young naval officer on the hit show, NCIS, which earned him a fan following from around the world. He would go on to appear in many internationally syndicated and beloved programs, films, and video games, including Supernatural, Dark Phoenix, and Far Cry 5. As the lead voice in Rainbow Six: Siege, Julian Bailey’s vocal talents have anchored one of the world’s most successful video game franchises in history, with more than 70 million players registered worldwide. And he voiced Netflix’s title character for the English version of the globally popular Korean series, Vin-chen-zo. And Julian didn’t stop there. He was part of the animated projects, The Jungle Book, as well as HBO’s award-winning original Madeline specials, narrated by Christopher Plummer. Today, Julian Bailey currently stars as the hard to understand artist, Peter Morrow, in Amazon Prime Video’s smash hit television series, Three Pines, along with Alfred Molina and a dynamic ensemble cast. Let’s welcome one of the most well rounded actors in film and television today, the Julian Bailey. . . #julianbailey #movie #tvshow #threepines #actor #NCIS #videogames

Former NFL player Mike Gibson discusses the current mental health concerns of athletes and Damar Hamlin who we all saw on national television collapse on the field that led to an unprecedented cancelling of a NFL game. Does the NFL help players with substance abuse and are their concussion protocols enough? Mike Gibson, earned a scholarship to Cal-Berkeley for football and played for 2 years before he got drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008. He played a total of 6 years in the NFL (Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, and Arizona Cardinals). After he retired he became a sheriff's deputy, completing his credentials as class president, abusing OxyContin and adderall the entire duration. He was a deputy for under a year before getting asked to resign for his unhealthy habits. This setback turned him to becoming addicted to stronger substances such as heroin and meth. After going in and out of rehab 6 times, in his last session Mike made a breakthrough and has been sober for 5 years. He has worked in treatment centers as an addiction counselor for the entire 5 years he has been sober. . . #MikeGibson #nfl #concussion #mentalhealth #philadelphiaeagles #seattleseahawks #arizonacardinals #wardbond #football #damarhamlin

Brent Yates is a serial entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience and success as a business owner, humanitarian, and investor. Despite having money and prestige, his life journey has been neither smooth nor straightforward. In 2007, he was incapacitated by a mysterious illness, a crumbling marriage, shattered family relationships, and suicidal thoughts. At his lowest point, God put people, organizations, and resources into his life that came around him and lifted him up from his knees. He is here today to share his success and learned processes so others who are searching for a more balanced and fruitful existence. Brent Yates new book, “The Gravity of Up: Unlock Your Potential So No One Can Hold You Down” in which he chronicles his journey from brokenness to holistic health to serving God’s plan. . . #faith #entrepreneur #BrentYates #TheGravityofUp #motivational #wardbond

One of the most revered voices in music and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades. PAUL CARRACK is dubbed “The Man with the Golden Voice”. He wrote and sang 'How Long', the much-covered 1974 classic from his days with ACE, and was the voice of 'Tempted', from his tenure with Squeeze. Then came such hits with Mike + the Mechanics, ‘Silent Running’ and the GRAMMY-nominated 'The Living Years' and 'Over My Shoulder'. How many of you actually know the Eagles hit song ‘Love Will Keep Us Alive’, was co-written by Paul Carrack and won the ASCAP award for Song of the Year in 1995. He is as an in-demand collaborator, Paul’s decades of distinction include sessions with The Smiths, Elton John, Roxy Music, B.B. King and countless others, culminating in an invitation from Eric Clapton to join his touring band. So without further a due, let’s welcome one of the most soulful voices in music history today. The Man. The Voice. The Incomparable Paul Carrack. . . #popmusic #rockmusic #countrymusic #ericclaption #squeeze #tempted #howlong #mikeandthemechanics #ACE #80smusic

Our guest today is country recording artist and multimedia entrepreneur Colton James. He is scheduled to release his first EP on January 20, 2023, titled America. The EP America was produced by Colton, the late Kim Tribble, and Jimmy Nichols. In his career, Colton has opened for legendary artists Toby Keith, Chris Cagle, The Dixie Chicks, and Jason Aldean. With the release of his EP America, Colton is making fast strides toward the next step in his career and taking on multiple projects whilst still maintaining his music. One of those projects includes Colton partnering up with Rick Dawson, owner of 2022 Kentucky Derby-winning thoroughbred Rich Strike, to launch RedSunset Entertainment, a Nashville-based upstart multimedia company. They are set to produce records, television, radio programming, and more. When it comes to television and radio programming, Rick and Colton are working to bring Reel Water Cowboy, a show combining music, fishing, and food from all over the world, to the big screen and the Reel Water Cowboy Radio Show. Along with that, Colton feels strongly about giving back to veterans his non-profit Land 4 Heroes Lodge. . . #countrymusic #music #newalbum #newrelease #countryradio #veterans #tvshow #nashville

SADD.org mission is to provide students with the best prevention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drug use, eating disorders, consent, impaired driving and other destructive decisions. Rick Birt serves as the President and CEO of SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions at a national level. Rick Birt provides perspective for parents on best practices for helping their teens succeed. A SADD alumni himself, he has over a decade of prevention experience. Rick sets and implements the long term direction for SADD, empowering the millions of students in which they serve. An expert in the matters of youth health and safety, Rick Birt has authored several publications that feature SADD’s unique form of a peer-to-peer approach that is vital to creating lasting behavior change in youth. . . #student #teens #parenting #teensupport #eatingdiscorders #consent #destructivebehavior #behavior #teentips

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. . . #faith #inspiration #newbook #jesuschrist #Jesus #God #godheals #healing #divinehealing #miracles

War Hippies is a hot country duo with Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, both are decorated combat veterans. Forming in 2022, each has enjoyed an extremely successful music career of their own. Despite receiving a full music scholarship to Miami University, and after completing his Sophomore year, Donnie Reis chose not to pursue a career in classical music. Instead, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and a year long tour in Iraq at the height of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 04-05. Donnie Reis is a world-renowned violinist, who seemed to be born with a violin in his hands. He has spent years on the road with various artists playing multiple instruments and contributing vocals. His work over the years includes songwriting and music production that has included a wide range of artists, groups, television and film projects spanning the multiple genres of music and as singer-songwriter. Donnie’s achievements include 26 Billboard Top 10's and 4 songs on the Billboard 200 chart. After more than four years, two tours overseas with one tour of combat in Iraq as a United States Marine, Scooter Brown traded his guns in for guitars and hit the road. Scooter Brown Band was formed and began playing mainly in and around Houston, Texas. They have toured North America and opened for some of their biggest influences including Charlie Daniels Band, Travis Tritt, Dwight Yoakam, Lee Roy Parnell and the Marshall Tucker Band, just to name a few. He is the co-founder of Base Camp 40 - Warriors In The Wild and works with numerous organizations to promote awareness in the veterans community along with human trafficking. War Hippies has become known for their stellar live performances including tight harmonies and a brilliantly eclectic variety of songs. Their official music video of Killin’ It premiered on The Country Network and held the #1 spot on the Top 40 Chart and remained in the top 5 for over 20 weeks. . . #countrymusic #veterans #military #music #newalbum #newmusic #tourofduty #guitar #violinist #countryradio

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! . . #threepinesonprime #threepines #actor #actress #filmmaking #pottery #psychogoreman #movie #film #acting #shudder

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. . . #music #composer #guitarist #gmaartist #guitarplayer

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. https://www.amazon.com/Three-Pines-Season-1/dp/B0B789ZDB6 . . #amazon #threepines #sarahbooth #thriller #television

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. https://shauntomson.com . . #surfing #surf #shauntomson #author #thesurferandthesage

“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! http://www.hollyknight.com . . #music #singersongwriter #film #hollyknight #strangerthings #southpark #patbenatar #kiss #rodstewartsongs #cheaptrick #pattysmyth

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. https://www.joachimhorsley.com. . . #joachimhorsely #music #composer #orchestra #steinwaypiano #caribbeannocturnes #michaelbuble #benfolds #petshopboys

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”. https://lauraosnes.net . . #lauraosnes #film #tv #hallmarkchannel #broadway #music #singersongwriter #cancelculture

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. https://www.bemanifest.com . . #fitness #nutrition #laurenjenai #drwardbond #health #wellness