Stayin' Alive... Laughing! DVD

Take a break and catch the fever as you hustle to your player and pop in this hilarious DVD! From 2-stepping to 12-Stepping, Chonda dances her way through the empty nest, group therapy, a humorous routine on Adam and Eve, and more. Watch for Bill Gaither as a security guard and a surprise visit by Russ Taff! Approx. 120 minutes.

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With eight books, five Gold-selling videos and a regular schedule of 90-plus tour dates per year, award-winning Comedienne Chonda Pierce has delighted millions nationwide with her homegrown, off-kilter humor. Hilarity ensues again with her latest No Whining Records DVD/CD release Stayin’ Alive…Laughing!, distributed by Provident/Sony/BMG. The new DVD features what Chonda’s audiences have come to know and love.

In Stayin’ Alive…Laughing! and while on tour, Chonda dances her way through topics from the empty nest to group therapy, from two steppin’ to twelve-stepping; and showing audiences a side of Adam and Eve never seen before. As always, Chonda brings a tender message to her fans as well – that’s what they’ve grown to expect from her. In this project, she shines a spotlight on how the church community often doesn’t acknowledge the debilitating illness of depression. For many, depression is associated with shame and humiliation—even a lack of faith. Chonda challenges the church to "get its head out of the fans" and recognize that this is a common and treatable condition and one in which the Church can indeed be a part of the healing process.

Experiencing a painful bout with severe clinical depression herself that took her to two clinics across the country last year, Chonda learned to implement daily practices such as making her bed in the morning to avoid the temptation to climb back in, monitoring her sleep patterns and diet, what time of day to take medication and even her daily professional and personal commitments to others. And for Chonda, her family was a huge part of her rehabilitation.

The challenges of depression are ongoing, but after the pain come laughter and healing. Chonda can now find humor in her experience. "They say depression is anger turned inward – that just made me mad!" jokes Chonda in her new DVD taped live in front of a packed auditorium of 4,300 fans. "I didn’t fall down and scratch my knee and think, ouch now I’m depressed. It’s like a tumor that starts slowly and grows. At first, one doctor thought it was menopause....I fired him!"

Women particularly, who have been moved by Chonda’s story, are coming forward in droves, as if they have found a safe place to tell Chonda about their own struggles with depression. In addition to the DVD and a book that addresses her initial bout with depression, Laughing in the Dark, published by Howard Books (Simon & Schuster), Chonda is the co-founder of the "Branches for Recovery" facility based in her hometown of Murfreesboro, TN. The facility hosts various programs, including 12-Step, designed to help those in need. "I found the incredible healing power of community. People need to know they are not alone and not be shamed spiritually. I want to be a part of facilitating the healing process by providing a safe place for them to go and receive professional help," relates Chonda.

Ready to tackle the touring life this winter/spring, Chonda returns to the stage with ensuing hilarity once again on her new Stayin’ Alive...Laughing! tour that hits such major markets as Chicago, Washington, Cincinnati, Orlando, Nashville, Tulsa and Birmingham.

Entertaining millions nationwide, pioneering and best-selling comedienne Chonda Pierce has garnered numerous covers and features in such respected publications as Southern Living, Today’s Christian Woman, Billboard Magazine, Dallas Morning News, etc. Pierce has also made special guest appearances on virtually every major Christian talk show, including The 700 Club, Life Today and more. She’s worked with Billy Graham, wowed the Grand Ole Opry and has received honors as the 2000 and 2001 Gospel Music Association’s Grady Nutt Humor Award recipient. Chonda has appeared more often than any other special guest for the nationally acclaimed conference, Women of Faith. In addition to writing and recording, Pierce has joined fellow comedians Mark Lowry, Ken Davis and Dan Rupple (Isaac Airfreight) to form the Christian Comedy Association.

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Reviewed by Pauline Evans (Holt, MO), July 16, 2009

Chonda has another hit on her hands. If you want a good laugh and a pick me up buy this video.

Reviewed by Linda Blackmore (Dacono, CO), March 27, 2009

Never a dull moment while Chonda takes us, through laughter, to the feet of our amazing, loving God. The God who never fails us, leaves us or turns His back on us because we don't measure up. Everyone should listen to this DVD.

Reviewed by Maryellen Derksen (Newton, KS), February 17, 2009

I watched this DVD before sending it to my sister for her birthday. It was a very good 120 minutes of good clean humor and challenging thoughts at the end. I would recommend this for anyone who may need a "pick-um-up" evening of relaxation. A good Christian DVD.

Reviewed by Gloria Zombro (Las Vegas, NV), December 28, 2008

I loved this DVD! I have always LOVED Chonda's humor, but this DVD had a great mix of humor along with a very profound spiritual message! It actually made me cry. She has such a gift to use humor along with real life experiences to impact those who watch. Sometimes we forget that these Christian artists are humans with human problems and emotions, and this DVD really brings that home! I LOVED IT and will watch it again and again!

Reviewed by Bridgett Gill (Amite, LA), November 04, 2008

I love Chonda's DVDs. They are so funny. Want a good laugh for the day, try these, they will have you laughing continuously. The price was a good value also. Thanks CBD for offering good Christian DVDs like these and the prices are unbeatable.

Reviewed by Kathy Nichols (Independence, VA), October 21, 2008

Good clean fun. Not as good a seeing her in concert where she is great, but worth watching.

Reviewed by Pama Tucker (Phoenix, AZ), September 30, 2008

Chonda is such a joy to watch. Her energy level brings a smile and her laugh is a hoot!

Reviewed by Judy Chester (Palmetto, GA), September 27, 2008

I have laughed through this three times now, twice with my husband and once with our women's group at church. I love Chonda's outlook and do relate to her in so many ways. Many people want to share this with people they know and love. I love it!

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