Comic Grief ft. Chonda Pierce & Ken Davis | Dinner Conversations

In the series debut of Dinner Conversations, hosts Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer invite comedienne Chonda Pierce and comedian Ken Davis to join the table talk as the bestselling side-splitters share about their path into comedy, and how funny can help fuel hope in the midst of great grief. Don't miss a single episode-subscribe below! #ChondaPierce #KenDavis #DinnerConversations #MarkLowry #AndrewGreer
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[@charityscamman3211]

Thank you Ken & Chonda for sharing what you have learned. Thank you Mark and Andrew for starting this and sharing as well

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

It is our pleasure, Charity.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello charity

[@kerrenhaley6729]

Grief is about remembering the good and happy things and memories

[@cindymarinakies1335]

So true

[@patriciahelton8578]

I have felt that way in my church that I'm that I'm out of place that can't use my talents God has given me I want to be used of God not to be seen but to give him all the praise and all the Glory with my singing

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Patricia how are you doing today

[@kristenkolp165]

I really can't express how much i appreciate the honest dialogue here.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Kristen how are you doing today

[@carolj2013]

Thank you for this! Mark, your comment about not grieving reminded me of ME when mom died. She had been wheelchair bound for 15 years. My mom was finding out it's OK TO DANCE cause she's dancing on those streets of gold! Bet that shocked her Independent Baptist sensibilities to no end! I rejoiced at her funeral!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Carol how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@joynkindness]

I marched in D.C. in 2007 in a civil rights march with a sign that said Everyone Matters. Have picture proof. Now, it's every where. But, people there said my looking white that my sign didn't matter. I am part Native American. Chonda love yourself instead of wanting to be someone else. You were made for a reason to be the you that you are. I agree, we all have been taught to be offended by everything. those in power taught the seriousness to keep us all fighting to justify controlling us. history taught this at my school decades ago. I have known abusive people all my life.

[@pattybrake4128]

I just enjoyed this SO much! My husband went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2016 so I’m still on the grief journey. Sunday the Lord gave me 2 special gifts! I had two conversations with ladies who blessed me in different ways but each took the time to talk with me which means SO much in this busy, busy world. One of them asked me about my husband’s death. It was so refreshing! A lot of people hesitate to ask I guess because they think it will bring you pain. Actually, the opposite is true, it is such a relief and brings comfort to talk about your loved one who’s gone, at least for me. I was able to encourage the other lady whose husband is going thru a long time physical problem. I can remember how difficult those times were for both my husband and me so God allowed me to try and encourage her. How great is our God! Keep being real and sharing God’s Word and the therapy that comedy brings!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

The time it takes is the time it takes, Patty. Thank you for sharing.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello patty how are you doing today

[@teresabuckley253]

I love these people! Thank you for bringing attention to Project Beautiful! I had never heard of it. What a wonderful organization! Bless you!!!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Thank you listening in, Teresa! And please consider supporting our partnership with Dinner Conversations here ... www.projectbeautiful.org/dinnerconversations

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Teresa how are you doing today

[@kateledbetter2013]

Andrew, what you said about the older generation sometimes not allowing the younger generation to relate is spot on!! All of us have something to learn and never arrive. The older we get the more we need to listen and NOT think we know more than we do.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

:)

[@paulat6622]

Love you Mark and Andrew. This is most refreshing and the best time to laugh and ask questions. Love you all.

[@sandyweekley5870]

Thanks for sharing your faith. Your conversations are real and honest.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Thanks for hearing us, Sandy!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Sandy how are you doing today

[@cherylamcdaniel8407]

Mark Lowery, I love that you are continuing and moving forward in life and with the changes of time and the new era with your wisdom and life's lessons. You have prospered in life.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Cheryl how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@pattygadberry2464]

Hearing Chonda and Ken talk about their regrets and feelings concerning the time missed with their families, I am reminded of one of my favorite verses: John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. To me this goes beyond the physical "laying down" of one's life. They, and others like them have sacrificed a lot to save the Spiritual lives of others.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello patty how are you doing today

[@bamckittrick]

To me- pain and grief is the part where is part of our lives. Even Jesus grief for Lazarus when He came to the grave. With our faith in God, we get comfort in our pain grief. I have lost my sister at the age of 9 years old. But I Look back I see that God was with me in every step of my life. Even now with health problems, I see Him wit me.

[@aliivey]

I love Chonda. My bf in elementary school lived next door to Chonda & David. She came over and as we looked out over the river where she faced her fear, she encouraged me when I was in a crisis of faith vs fear. Anita Renfroe’s Mom used to wait on myself and my Mom at our favorite store many years ago and it was easy to see where Anita got her funny bone. Her Mom came to hear our family sing a few times. I am so blessed that God used them to minister to me, in my mess, in such a personal way. Such a loving God we have and such a perfect parent He is. They are the real deal. No telling how many lives they touch everyday. Directly and indirectly.

[@robbymyrick]

Every time I view this segment ... OH, so helpful!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

So glad, Robby!

[@varenea]

I love these people!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello varenea how are you doing today . Hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@bwalls0103]

Wow!!!!! I love this show! Pain is very real in our lives but when we have outlets and God given medication which is laughter that makes the difference! Time doesn't heal wounds but Jesus does!!!!!! Very relevant conversations! God Bless you all!! And Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Thank you for hearing us. More coming!

[@halcyonmanchew2079]

Ijust love the depth of thought that Andrew brings to these coversations, the simple yet complex questions and the nuances that are exposed, not to mention the beautiful language. I am so happy that the fourth season has begun

[@tuesdaytriciaourtinyhome2295]

To me - grief isn’t about the person that has left you - they are in heaven, no pain, no more sorrow and not worrying about you anymore. They don’t miss you - they are in heaven. Grief is about yourself. It’s selfish, yes. You are all alone. You don’t have your best friend/soulmate anymore. People think you should “get over it”. You never will. Does the knife twisting in your stomach go away? Yes. Does the being in a “fog” go away? Yes. But grief is always there at one time or another. You are sometimes alone in a sea of people. My favorite quote to explain it is...”Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim.”

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Tricia - thank you for this. We are with you.

[@oldermusiclover]

AMEN you never really get over the loss of someone you loose, you just learn how to cope with it better. and you are never the same person because part of you is missing

[@kaysullivan1682]

I love this. Its all so true

[@jennifursun3303]

very true and as someone who lost 4 family members to cancer, and was told not to really grieve for my mom when my oldest brother died, I didn't grieve properly and wound up sick and in the hospital Folks if you don't grieve the way God made us to do, it will come out in ways you don't like

[@andyorr1970]

Napkins, food, dinner plates, serving plates, drinks... Sure looks like dinner conversation to me. Awesome Sauce Mark & Andrew!

[@sandihillyard842]

I love this woman and her comedy. She is real and honest. Her humor lightens the load and helps me realize that even God laughs and we can get through life's trials with laughter and joy.

[@varenea]

I cannot believe anyone would say a little girl is not pretty! How sad! Unfortunately there are people (Christian or otherwise)who feel better having conversations with others, that are mean and negative. I have ALWAYS thought Chonda was so cute! She is such a cute lady and always has been since I have known her! And her insides coming out make her even more attractive! We love you chonda! I pray that God makes that bad experience go so far back in your mind that it will never effect you negatively! Love you lady! Come have coffee with me... ;-)

[@sandyturner6493]

Sooo love and appreciate these conversations;; loaded with insight!!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

More coming next month, Sandy!

[@cindymarinakies1335]

I appreciate scripture being applied through your messages in humor. It's medicine for our souls.

[@theswiftninja23]

Listening to this is like a BIG Hug! Thank You for this video!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Dorothy how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@CatherinePierce777]

Empty office, paperwork and a cup of coffee...enjoying this dinner conversation while I work. :)

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Catherine how are you doing today

[@barbaranelson8002]

Mark you brought laughter back in my life after the death of my husband. This show was a help to when I saw it for the first time on WLMB.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Barbara how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@barbaranelson8002]

@@jameshama1354 Thanks for asking, it’s still hard at times. But I’m walking with Jesus.

[@jameshama1354]

@@barbaranelson8002 You are welcome . Because of the lockdown that’s why it’s hard . Wish we can be friends and know about each other. Where are you from

[@barbaranelson8002]

@@jameshama1354 I’m in Illinois. Where are you at? You know a little about me, tell me a little about yourself.

[@jameshama1354]

@@barbaranelson8002 I’m from California and I have a daughter name Amanda wish we can be friends

[@kathyshogue2149]

Wonderful! So refreshing! Love you guys! ❤️

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

And we you, Kathy!

[@judylyn5359]

I so admire Mark and Chondra. Humor is what got me through life! Both of you are so talented. Thank you for giving me lots of laughs through the years. I’m writing a book now which is full of sad, strong, uplifting, and funny stories, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel…and it’s not a train! God pulls us through anything even when it’s a severe unexpected situation, but we must keep faith, have humor, and know that God has a reason for what we are going through. I even came out the other side with joy and happiness, after my reputation was at first trashed by every newspaper and TV station. My story went to extremes which most people will never face, but God gave me new loyal friends, taught me humbleness (I was once looking at buying a GulfStream 650 private jet), took me down a lot from being a too wealthy snob, and showed me what really matters in life. I’m not even the same person that I used to be. I worked my life too death to hit the pinnacles of corporate success. I hit it, but I wasn’t really happy. I never went to Church cause I worked 7 days a week. Money was great! I was actually in the top 5%. God taught me that I was not living his plan for me and suddenly within one day, I lost more than 3/4 of my wealth. It was hell adjusting, but I hung in there. I met new friends. I joined a church cause suddenly I had time since my business was actually stolen away from me. I could have been bitter, but I chose to face being positive. The horrors happened in 2012. I had PTSD, but I finally recovered. I think that I have a purpose to teach people what I learned the hard way. God brought so much and so many people into my life. I feel that I am supposed to reach out. I’m not sure how, but I’m writing a book. I leave it all up to God as to how he wants me to share anything. Im amazed at all of the people that he keeps bringing into my life. I’m humbled and very touched. May his will be done through my life!

[@nechialee4624]

Just LOVE LOVE you all. Thanks so much for uploading.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Thanks for joining in, Nechia ...

[@nechialee4624]

Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer You are welcome, God Bless You ALL !!!!!!

[@ekinwilliston]

I loved it all. Every. Single. Second. Can't wait for the next one.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

We can't wait until the next one either - this week!

[@shirleygeer5376]

There is no going on without grieving your losses. It is a necessary process of life.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Shirley how are you doing today

[@angelasheppard7197]

Im glad i ran across this video. I needed to be reminded of these topics

[@middler5212]

How did it take me 2 years to find this?! So good.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Evans how are you doing today

[@sherigardner310]

Awesome job! Thank you!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Sheri how are you doing today

[@myrapaul5370]

This was wonderful! Thank you so much.

[@jameshama1354]

Help Myra how are you doing today

[@melodyshepard2883]

I used to say, you can't go over it, you can't go under it ,you can't go around it you HAVE to go through it. That's in all things.

[@arnecruz]

Mark Lowry got it! Yes, it is ok to grieve. Jesus did (for Lazarus and for Jerusalem). But since the ending is extraordinary joy that God has appointed for us to experience for all eternity, we must never park, rest, dwell and live in grief. The joy of the LORD is our strength! It was spoken when the Israelites were grieving in repentance of their terrible sins against God. God does not want man to stay long grieving. That is why Jesus rose up on Sunday!

[@Cboyparson]

Love this can't wait for the next one.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Coming this week!

[@joyr36]

Chonda, you are beautiful. Don't let anyone make you believe differently.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Joyr36 how are you doing today

[@judyhensley3930]

I love chonda she makes me laugh so much ive seen her 2 times shes Great

[@bethdeesb]

I know for me, grief has been different depending on my age and journey. When I lost my dad, in 1978, at the age of 21, I was devastated. My dad's mom had just been buried on my 21st birthday just 2 months earlier. My dad was diagnosed with cancer the end of Feb. and passed away one week later, just a month shy of his 59th birthday and the birth of my son. My grief started a depression and caused such a pain that was a catalyst for many, many wrong decisions I made over the next 31 years. In Oct. of 2009, when I was at my lowest point, I was dragged to a GVB concert, where I rediscovered the music and comedy of Mark Lowry. For the first time in 31 years I laughed. In the weeks to follow I wanted to laugh again, so I watched everything I could find on the internet of Mark's (thank you KZbin), just to laugh some more. In part, the need to laugh was just a way to mask the pain, but in the watching of Mark's videos, God also lead me to Mark's blogs, his podcast and his music, which lead me back to the love of God. Kind of what Ken said in this conversation about no matter where we were or how weak or how many shortcomings we have, that God loves us anyway. In 2009 I needed to hear that because I didn't think it was possible for me to be loved by anyone, much less God. Laughter was just what God knew I needed to start the healing process. I said all that to say this, that now, at almost 61 years of age, like Mark, I don't grieve. Not that I haven't lost people I love since. My step-dad, my little sister, a relationship and handling my daughter being diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, but in God I have a peace. Have I wanted to change places with my daughter in the last 3 years? Absolutely, but there is no fear or anger. I just pray that God gives me strength to be there for her, my grandsons and my son-in-law. 10 years ago I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to handle my grief because of my daughter's diagnoses. Love the podcasts, especially the format of conversations. I always love conversations because instead of answers, they always leave me with more questions, and I love questions.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Beth how are you doing today. Hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@PooleSilly]

I am grateful to say that I am a born again Christian and have been since I was 19.......I praise God for my dear precious and of course hilarious and nutty Mark Lowry!!!!!! and all the Gaither Vocal Band also just every man or woman sold out to Jesus in many ways!!!!!! I pray for their ministry and that God would fill all their hearts with much obedience and strength to much glorify the wonderful name of Jesus Christ in all they say and do!!!!! To God Be All The Glory!!!!! however folks if you don’t know Christ as your savior then it burdens my soul to think that you are headed for a terrible place called Hell where the Bible says the fire is never quenched and the worm dies not! Folks you are not promised tomorrow! If you want to know how to be saved from this horrible reality then please by all means don’t hesitate to comment right back so I can lead you to the savior! 2 Corinthians 6:2 clearly states “now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation!” And Hebrews 3:15 clearly states, “Today if you hear his voice don’t harden your hearts! It is not me but the Holy Spirit that I pray reveals to you the truth of his precious gospel......John 3:16 says for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whoever believes on him will not perish but have everlasting life! V 17 says then V 18 says whoever believes on the son is not condemned but whoever does not believe on the son is condemned already because he has not believed on the son whom God has sent! Also Acts 16:30-31 what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house I am not threatening anyone but just warning them what will happen if they reject this precious gift of eternal life! Christ died a horrible criminals death! He was beaten brutally mocked spit upon and endured countless hours of torture pain for all of our sins! Ppl go to hell because they reject that pardon for their sins! And Jesus is saying to them in Matthew 25:41 depart from me you cursed into everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels! Hell was only prepared for Satan and his angels! It is not God who threatens anyone it is the craziness of rejecting the free pardon of salvation! It’s like if you’re in court you’ve committed a crime say you murdered someone! Now if you say to that Judge hey I know I’ve done a terrible thing of murdering that person but I hear you’re a good judge and so I know you’ll be fair to me...... the judge is going to reply well yes you’re right about one thing I am a good judge and because I’m a good judge I’m going to see to it that you’re punished and that justice is served! Well then all of a sudden someone you don’t even know comes forward and says you know what I know he’s committed the crime he’s committed and he deserves to go to jail but I really don’t want to see him go to prison so I’ll just go to prison for him so he can go free! So if you accepted that offer you’d be free to leave the courtroom but if you didn’t well you’d be crazy and go to prison yourself! Well that’s exactly how it was 2,000 years ago! He is God in human flesh and he came to this earth lived a perfect sinless life and even though he knew that we had sinned and because of our sins deserved to die miserably but he said no I don’t want to see them suffer so I will go and take their punishment for them! Even though he did absolutely nothing wrong still he chose to take the punishment for our sins so we can be set free from the power bondages and consequences of our disobedience to God! Romans 5:8 says For God commends his love toward us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us! 1 John 2:2 says he was made to be the propitiation for our sins! And not just for our sins but the sins of the whole world! 2 Corinthians 5:21 He who knew no sin became Sin for us that we would be made his righteousness! The truth is if you had to get to Heaven by your own effort then you cannot do it! Because Romans 3:10 says there is not one that does good! No Not One! Romans 3:23 says For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God! Romans 6:23 says For the wages of sin is death! But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our lord! But the good news is Romans 10:9 If we confess with our mouth and believes in our hearts that Christ died for our sins then was raised from the dead we will be saved! V 10 For it’s with the heart we believe and it’s with the mouth confession is made unto salvation! God gave us 10 commandments to follow and we’ve broken every one of them! And because God is a good God he cannot allow our disobedience to him to go unpunished! Well then like I just mentioned above his son Jesus stepped forward and said no I don’t want to see them punished so I will take their punishment for them! And also like I said he died a terrible substitute criminal’s death for us on a cross so now all we have to do is accept that payment for our sins and we can escape the terrible wrath of God that is to fall on them who do not accept this atonement that was sacrificed for our sins! Praise the lord Romans 10:13 says Whoever calls on the name of the lord shall be saved! And 1 Peter 1:4 you’re an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you! Christ clearly said in John 14:6 I am the way the truth and the life and no one comes to the father but through me! Acts 4:12 clearly states that there is no other name given unto Heaven or earth by which we must be saved as there is salvation in no other! Jesus clearly states that there is clearly only one way to Salvation and it’s him that’s it! There is no other way! God Bless everyone who reads!

[@lizzymoore54]

Most enjoyable! Thanks.☺️😂😂😂

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Friend how are you doing today

[@thekodacian4025]

Very wonderful program. Maybe dinner isn't a proper title, but I truely enjoyed the openness of the heart. Love you all. Looking forward to the next session.

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Thanks for joining the table talk, Jim!

[@paulmonroe6408]

WOW, I was entertained, educated and humored, my heart was touched. Thank you! If this is the appetizer, I look forward to the meal and dessert. What a great format to deliver the message of Love, and what a great organization to be partnered with to help the most vulnerable before tragedy enslaves. So glad to hear of an organization like Project Beautiful that proactively seeks to address modern slavery, who knew you could have such an impact for so little. Thank you!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Paul! We saw your email about Project Beautiful but had trouble replying for some reason. Project Beautiful is a brand new partnership for us, but so important already. We have now updated each KZbin episode to include the Project Beautiful link so folks can partner with us immediately in ending modern slavery through Project Beautiful’s amazing interception strategies. We also have updated each of the episode’s descriptions on our iTunes podcast pages to reflect the same. Within the week, the website will also have a tab for “Project Beautiful”. Slowly but surely we are going to bring these folks home from the frontlines of trafficking. Thank you for being sensitive to that with us. If you are interested in partnering with us through Project Beautiful, you can visit: www.projectbeautiful.org/dinnerconversations and sign up now. For $30/month, 3 lives will be rescued from a life of trafficking each year. We have a small thank you for your sponsorship you will find on that page. I hope you will join us … Mark & Andrew

[@reecebuttercup]

This is wonderful. I just love Chonda and Mark and sorry but i am just learning about Josh and Ken. Oops,! But I love you two guys too. In fact I was looking forward to the cruise with Chonda and Mark had only to find out it was already past. Oh well win some lose some.But I'm looking forward to the next one. Was that a hint? Why of course it were. Hahah. I lost my wonderful best friend and husband 3 years ago , sure God was going to heal him. God did , but not the healing I expected. I mean he had just retired and he had finally bought that certain motor home with the certain chassis and certain motor, which took two years to find. I had decorated my style not his which was a sleeping bed thrown over the bed. Not mine it had to had God bless this home and real sheets and matching comforter which matched the new tile I layed around the kitchen area. Haha We were going to travel and help with some church's as roamers. But God had him traveling in different ways. The pain is indicribable. I would cry ever night in our bed from the pain of losing him yet holding my arms up praising the Lord. Why if any one had seen me they would of had me in another home and not the motor home!! I knew if God had allowed this that he was going to give me a strength, and you know He did. A strength I never thought I had a strength only God can give cause at that low place you know you cant find anywhere else. It's the strength of all those years of loving the Lord and knowing somehow you and the Lord were going to get through this. It is nice to hear it with other people. Thanks for this table talk is it so great. Oh and thanks for this way of helping with getting these ones out and before they get into sex slavery. I wanted to find a place like this to donate too with my site. I was gonna give to something like this , the next sale, I keep, the next sale goes to my church, above my tithes, the next for me the next for the sex slavery rescue and so on. So know I will get on the ball and get going on this. Thanks so much again, Debbie

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Reece how are you doing today. Hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@bonniekaye]

Amazing video! I know grief, too well. I've lost a lot of family members in my life. Last April 10th, (2017), I lost my beautiful 17 year old Granddaughter, due to bleeding from the colon. She endured 4 surgeries and they never found out exactly where the blood was coming from. She became sick and was promoted to Heaven in just over one month. The grief comes surging in waves. She (Angela) and I were also very close friends. I know she is in a wonderful Place, and that gives me peace. Bit I miss her. My heart misses her. Thank you for this video. Much love. 🌹

[@doteroGod]

I have that kind of relationship with my granddaughter and I don't know how I would deal with it. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Bonnie how are you doing today

[@gregoritavaughn4009]

Love you chonda and mark

[@TheBgfrog65]

I found this really interesting. I am listening to this from South Australia, 8/8/2019.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Barb Gia how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home.

[@melodyshepard2883]

I think when we grieve we are grieving for us, yes when it's a child you feel like they missed out, maybe they missed out on pain!!!

[@joynkindness]

Cute, I grew up in GA.

[@TraceyKorol]

Love the comment - (If someone ever shamed you for taking hormone or antidepressant medicine, tell them to take their glasses off and drive home).... We are all human and need help sometimes...our superpower is asking for the help! love you guys...i talk about my seasonal depression all the time to family and friends and makes it so much easier for them to come to me if they just needed a friend to talk to for I would be the first one to love on them...God doesn't make mistakes, he makes us his learning tools...

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Keep sharing; keep helping, Tracey!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Tracey how are you doing today

[@TraceyKorol]

@@jameshama1354 i am doing great, thank you! How are you doing...i hope your well!

[@jameshama1354]

@@TraceyKorol you are welcome. I’m on my second cup of coffee right wish we can share it. Can you tell me more about yourself

[@jameshama1354]

@@TraceyKorol Hello Friend

[@bunny7403]

When you have great love, you will have great grief.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Bunny how are you doing today

[@joynkindness]

I lost people I loved in my family as a child. I learned how to deal with grief decades ago. Thank God for my country Christian family that knew how to deal with grief in a mature way. my best friend cousin died at 4 when I was 8 years old. I saw him two days before he died.

[@joynkindness]

My brother died when he was 14 years old and I was 9 years old. I have lost all my extended family through the years. it's many family and friends.

[@joynkindness]

I saw my brother the Saturday before he died and he died the next Tuesday.

[@LKS0827]

Appreciate this so much! I liked the part when Ken made the carp joke and Chonda hit him with the hand towel. Now I know why he was beaten up when he was younger...His making jokes at people and them responding.😆 Looking forward to hearing more Dinner Conversations!

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

More coming this week!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Lori how are you doing today

[@louiseking4519]

There are all types of pain it can also be loss of physical abilities due to illness and also illness that is chronic pain. I learned that friends and family are willing to abandon illness. People don't want to be around sick people unless it is temporary and your getting better. Really how many people go to care facilities? It is so discouraging to be alone in chronic illness and young people don't have time for that. I remember we took turns sitting with a Family members sick in bed or house bound (Aunt, Uncles or who ever). We took care of them with meals or cleaning what ever, that doesn't happen much anymore they have pros to take care of our sick and elderly. This is a result of family disruption. Our children are to busy to come for dinner on Holidays or just any visit.We when to see my grandmother every-other Sunday. Not so likely today with the younger generation. Sad!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Louise how are you doing today

[@debbienewton909]

"This life does not hold all we are looking for." Amen!! "You can't tell the Lord a knock-knock joke!" ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Debbie how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@lindajustin9949]

My favorite dinnertime conversation video.🌻 Thankyou God bless

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Linda how are you doing today

[@sarahruckdaschel5510]

Protect Beautiful ... do A21,(Christine Cane) but will definitely look into this...

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Friend how are you doing today

[@bobbiejostowe6431]

It's been just over 17 years since I lost my grandpa it took me a while to move on now its easier to deal with but I do have my days when I really miss him

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Bobbie how are you doing today

[@bobbiejostowe6431]

@@jameshama1354 I'm good how about yourself

[@jameshama1354]

@@bobbiejostowe6431 I’m fine on my second cup of coffee right now so tell me more about you . Where are you from

[@bobbiejostowe6431]

@@jameshama1354 I'm from pa

[@jameshama1354]

@@bobbiejostowe6431 oh that’s nice country you come from . I’m from California and have a daughter name Amanda. Wish we can be friends and chat more better

[@sarahruckdaschel5510]

Comedy is “Gentle way to acknowledge human frailty” ... used by people who intend this verses “social media trolls” - yes I so appreciate you... and oh my goodness this current ‘age of offense’ is even worse now - we so need you Christian Comics & your healing soothing gift...

[@kponly]

I watched this on TV yesterday and it is truly great TV. Thank you. It is funny and fun, but authentic and deep and I need that so much right now. I'm always grieving myself - my old hopes and dreams - but I still like to laugh when I can.

[@samanthacranford58]

10:45 everyone is offended by everything! SO TRUE! Its been my life's goal to encourage others to laugh! I was BORN into hell so I think i was born funny too! My parents are really crappy parents but really funny people so I get all my humor from them!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Samantha how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@samanthacranford58]

@@jameshama1354 yes thank you, I have a 15mn old so we've been at home anyways... Plus wintered in but so clean and white and calm out👍😁👍 God is amazing

[@jameshama1354]

@@samanthacranford58 Oh that’s beautiful. I’m having a good time with my daughter Amanda she’s 15yrs old . Wish we can be friends and chat more better In hangout so I can send you some pictures of me

[@jennifursun3303]

33:49 PREACH IT KEN PREACH IT. or we laugh at things that really are not funny 33:49 THANK YOU CHONDA have heard all my life that I to was not pretty

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Jennifer how are you doing today

[@missmoose47]

Well, that was great! Truly enjoyable! Thank you! Thank you! :)

[@dinnerconversationswithmar2965]

Our pleasure Elaine. More coming up next week!

[@missmoose47]

Great! :)

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Elaine how are you doing today

[@joynkindness]

My comment went away that talked about Grief isn't selfish. Grief shows caring for the other person and one's self. That I agree, grief isn't a mental illness. That I had stopped watching Chonda due to couldn't afford to pay for her shows online when they weren't free anymore. That she didn't allow different views on her pages online. which is true. I grew up around alcoholics that were very controlling. I didn't enjoy walking on egg shells around them. I enjoyed people that allowed free will in discussions. Political correctness is immature. it's controls someone else's free will of what to say, think and do. Puts one view above another.

[@oldermusiclover]

AMEN about the ability to laugh at ourselves has gone out the window. unless it is cruel comedy, people just wont laugh

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Ginny how are you doing today

[@rebeccaday7244]

What is it when your own Mother has always talked to me in abusive words ? They scar you for a long time. It's been toxic to me. And it is not acceptable. She will never see my worth and I have prayed for this to be resolved and I have set many boundaries. Especially since I am mourning the death of my own living son. Help

[@joynkindness]

Grief isn't selfish. it shows a person cares about the other person and themselves. I agree, grief isn't a mental disorder. I stopped watching Chonda when she showed she wasn't for letting others have a different view than her on her pages online and not being able to afford to pay to watch her comedy online and her shows went from free on youtube to having to pay for them.

[@heswatchnu]

she just can't let anyone finish their sentence...

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Friend

[@cindycarrington103]

Please pray for my Mom and me! Mom is passing!

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Cindy how are you doing today

[@rebeccaday7244]

I don't want my son back, because he is where I want to be with Abba God and our Lord Jesus Christ. I'm not married and have no grandchildren and my family hasn't learned anything about how to relearn how to live without our Dad who died at 43 in 1973. And now my son died in 2020 at 36 years old. If it wasn't for God I wouldn't be here. I wouldn't have been able to make it to this day.

[@joannebarrett1639]

a little brain candy every day. "Let's just enjoy the moment"--yes, indeed. That's what the man 20 years my junior said to me when he asked me on a date. Clearly, he didn't know Christian women can't enjoy a moment.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Joanne how are you doing today

[@DoDayDem]

Help me here. The bible says 'the dead know not anything' and 'there is no praise of thee in the grave' so how do you say that the dead are in a better place.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Doreen how are you doing today hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@DoDayDem]

@@jameshama1354 yes I’m having a nice time at home in Northern Ireland

[@jameshama1354]

@@DoDayDem oh that’s cool hope the lockdown don’t bother you for working . I’m having a cup of coffee right now I’m from California

[@jameshama1354]

@@DoDayDem Hello Doreen

[@jelkhorncamper6062]

Grief is a spiritual connecting thing and Jesus is a man of sorrows ...... find that proverb that says grieving is better than laughing ......

[@sdel972]

I believe people are in slavery and they dont know it. Their different forms of slavery and some may not even know.

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Del how are you doing today

[@sdel972]

@@jameshama1354 I am doing okay. how are you today?

[@jameshama1354]

@@sdel972 I’m fine just having a cup of coffee right now. Wish we can be friends and know more about each other if you don’t mind

[@jameshama1354]

@@sdel972 Hello Friend

[@danieldawg100]

Our EVERY words can touch a person’s heart for good, for love the way Jesus loves us, to heal. Then again, Our EVERY words can wound a person’s heart for evil, to hurt. PRAY FIRST BEFORE you speak, I am NOT saying to be part of the herd of Satan’s fearful, cowardly prisoners called “politically correct”, I AM saying to show, through Jesus, HIS love. A CLEAN sense of HUMOR😊, such as Mark Lowry, Chonda Pierce, Ken Davis, Michael Jr., Kevin Williams, Tim Hawkins for examples, DO help when you want to take a break from what the world is throwing at us constantly. Jesus HAS given these people the gifts, the blessings to make our hearts smile, not just our faces😊.wado,Ann Benson.

[@oldermusiclover]

Oh Ken i understand hated Jr High and most of High School i wish teenagers and teachers realize the kind of emotional trauma they do to one another

[@cherryedwards3]

KEN DAVIS LOOKS JUST LIKE TOM ARNOLD... ROSEANNE BARRS CRAZY EX HUSBAND.

[@daniematthysen780]

Is Mark married

[@jennifursun3303]

but beware of Hormones that is how my mom got breast cancer

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Jennifur how are you doing today. Hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@brockmiddleton1991]

I’m sorry I love all of you in this video but it would of been so amazing if it wasn’t for Chonda interrupting everyone they could say four words without a right or a yeah I know. Great stuff and love u all but that made it hard to listen and take in what others were saying

[@doteroGod]

I love Chonda! Her talking reminded me of conversation at our table we were a family of 5 with four females.

[@joynkindness]

I didn't care what kids thought in high school due to my grand dad taught me to not care. still don't. they didn't know me. their view of me didn't matter.

[@joynkindness]

that was over 30 years ago... I was called a bitch in high school cause I was quiet so they thought I didn't like them when actually I was protecting them from my violent uncle. My parents didn't want me. Legally abandoned me. I was adopted. their freaking loss. I thought that as a kid. Didn't lose sleep over it. all rights reserved on all my comments.

[@jennifursun3303]

Ken does not look that old

[@jameshama1354]

Hello jennifur how are you doing today

[@loristewart5416]

Mark, I would To speak to you about how to get started as a comidenne. You opinion is one I will checrrish. If you write back the I can can give you email address. I'm very outgoing but seem to be spitting and spewing now, h aha thanks, Lori stewart

[@cherryedwards3]

THESE RELIGIOUS COMEDIANS ARE JUST HYPOCRITES ...

[@majoroldladyakamom6948]

Cute, Godly contrasts and comparisons. Too chopped up from one minute to the next. Love her to pieces but, with all due respect, still cannot stand Chandra's voice. Too nasal. They make these things these days called Voice Coaches? Someone sign her up, ok? Send it anonymously, for her birthday, Christmas present, something, some how, someone... anyone? It's like when we were little and mom made liver and onions for dinner. Not enough Ketchup/Catsup on the planet could cover that taste. Love you, Chondra, et. al, but paleeze, take some vocal modification classes, ok?

[@jameshama1354]

Hello Friend how are you doing today. Hope you have a wonderful time at home

[@claytonsmith4960]

the anita renfroe bit ruined it :(