Dove Award–winning artist, author, and founding member of First Call, Bonnie Keen, joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a deeply honest, story-driven conversation about faith, trauma, healing, and courageous obedience.

In this powerful episode, Bonnie opens up about growing up in an abusive home, how music became her refuge, and how God patiently rebuilt her life through grace, forgiveness, and perseverance. She reflects on decades in Christian music, the hidden loneliness behind success, and why faith is often forged in unseen suffering.

You’ll hear Bonnie share:

• Her personal journey through childhood trauma and healing

• How music first revealed God’s love to her

• The cost and responsibility of having a public platform

• What she learned when success suddenly disappeared

• Why living “Gethsemane Brave” means courage with wobbly knees

• Her work with Christian Solidarity International and advocating for persecuted Christians worldwide

• The importance of staying grounded in God’s Word when life falls apart

Bonnie also talks about her new self-titled album, the grind behind a life in music, the power of community and prayer, and why our scars can become places of hope rather than shame.

This episode is reflective, raw, and hope-filled — a reminder that healing is a journey, faith is costly, and obedience still matters.

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In this honest and deeply reflective episode, we sit down with Jet Jurgensmeyer for a 33-minute conversation about the real journey behind the spotlight.

Jet opens up about his upcoming single “Prove Me Wrong”, why it was written during a heavy moment for the country, and how songwriting has become his way of processing faith, conviction, and healing rather than just chasing numbers.

We also talk about:
• Playing long shows for nearly empty rooms
• Learning resilience through rejection in both music and acting
• Growing up in the entertainment industry and finding his true identity
• Balancing faith, authenticity, and ambition
• Why hearing “no” is often more important than hearing “yes”
• The grind, sacrifice, and unseen moments behind success
• His thoughts on AI and creativity
• What success really means to him today

Jet shares powerful stories about playing dive bars, staying grounded through family and faith, and why remembering where you started matters just as much as where you’re going.

This episode is a must-listen for artists, creatives, and anyone chasing a calling that requires patience, perseverance, and trust in the process.

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Country artist Belles joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a raw, honest conversation about songwriting, perseverance, and navigating the realities of the music industry.

Belles opens up about her self-titled EP, including the deeply personal process behind writing “Ring on the Table,” a song that took over a year to finish and remains one of the most meaningful of her career. She also shares the unexpected story behind her viral breakout “Crazy As Me,” and how sudden momentum can both help and challenge an artist who is still discovering their sound.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Writing songs that feel honest and emotionally true

• Going viral before fully knowing who you are as an artist

• The unseen grind, “almost moments,” and disappointments behind the scenes

• Building the right team and learning to speak up for your vision

• Perseverance, gratitude, and staying grounded through growth

• What success really means beyond awards and numbers

Belles also reflects on moving to Nashville at a young age, betting on herself, and why trusting your gut matters just as much as talent in this industry.

This episode is a powerful reminder that the journey matters just as much as the destination—and that growth often happens in real time, alongside your audience.

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In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Jamie O’Neal, the platinum-selling, four-time Grammy-nominated country artist behind the classic hit “There Is No Arizona.”

Jamie opens up about her new album Gypsum and the personal journey that shaped it—from songwriting retreats in wide-open landscapes to producing the record alongside her husband. She shares the deeper meaning behind the album’s title, the emotional weight of including a song written by her late sister, and what this season of music represents for her today.

We also talk about:

• Re-recording “There Is No Arizona” for its 25th anniversary and the memories that resurfaced

• The patience it took for her breakout hit to climb the charts

• Imposter syndrome, God’s timing, and learning endurance through years of live performance

• The unseen grind of the music industry—travel, instability, cancellations, and sacrifice

• Why family and team are essential to sustaining a long-term career

• Her advice to parents of young artists and to anyone chasing a dream in music

This conversation goes far beyond hits and accolades. It’s an honest look at longevity, resilience, and staying grateful in a career that constantly tests both faith and perseverance.

If you’re an artist, creative, or someone navigating a long road toward purpose, this episode will resonate deeply.

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Bucky Heard—best known for his work alongside Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Bill Medley in The Righteous Brothers—to talk about faith, perseverance, purpose, and what it truly means to live without regret.

Bucky opens up about the heart behind his debut country album Breathless, created as a “concept album” to encourage people to believe in themselves, pursue their dreams, and never let fear or age define what’s possible. But this conversation goes far beyond music.

You’ll hear Bucky share:

1. The meaning behind songs like “My Best Days,” “Empty,” and “Crying”
2. What he’s learned from Bill Medley about sincerity, performance, and life
3. The unseen grind behind the spotlight—years of rejection, humility, and persistence
4. How faith in Jesus Christ has carried him through loss, hardship, and uncertainty
5. Why your calling doesn’t expire—and why your best days can still be ahead

From small-town Alabama to international stages, Bucky reflects on the mentors who shaped him, the sacrifices no one sees, and his mission to use music as a vehicle for hope, kindness, and healing.

This is more than an interview—it’s a reminder that dreams don’t have a shelf life, obedience to your calling matters, and purpose is bigger than success.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or unsure about your next step, this episode will encourage your heart and challenge you to keep moving forward.

Comedy legend Jeff Allen joins The Chris & Sandy Show for one of his most open, heartfelt conversations to date.

With nearly 1 billion online views, seven Dry Bar Comedy specials, and a career spanning more than five decades, Jeff is best known for his sharp, clean humor about marriage, family, and everyday life. But in this episode, he goes far beyond the punchlines.

Jeff shares the untold story behind the laughs—opening up about addiction, recovery, faith, and the early years of a marriage that nearly didn’t survive. He reflects on how surrendering his life to Christ changed not only who he was as a man, but also how he approached comedy, storytelling, and purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Jeff discusses:

• His deeply personal book Are We There Yet? and the painful seasons that shaped it

• Addiction, sobriety, and the long road to healing in marriage

• Why his comedy became cleaner—and stronger—after faith

• How Dry Bar Comedy unexpectedly transformed his career after 40 years on the road

• The sacrifices of success most people never see: family distance, exhaustion, and emotional cost

• His upcoming 2026 tour, “My First Final Farewell Tour,” and what legacy really means to him

This episode is funny, raw, and deeply human—touching on marriage struggles, forgiveness, humility, purpose, and what truly matters when the spotlight fades.

If you’ve ever battled addiction, fought for your marriage, questioned success, or searched for meaning beyond applause, this conversation will resonate.

🎤 Guest: Jeff Allen

🎙 Podcast: The Chris & Sandy Show

📅 Featuring: My First Final Farewell Tour (2026)

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In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with actress Amanda Christine for a powerful conversation about growing up in the entertainment industry, staying grounded, and discovering who you are beyond the roles you play.

Amanda shares what it was really like stepping into the world of IT: Welcome to Derry, including her first on-set moments with Pennywise, the fear that felt very real, and how the experience became an artistic turning point in her career. She talks about the creative freedom she was given on set and how working with director Andy Muschietti changed the way she approaches storytelling.

We also explore her Emmy-winning voice work as the lead character in Ada Twist, Scientist, and how realizing the impact of that show reshaped her understanding of purpose, responsibility, and influence as a young actor.

Throughout the episode, Amanda opens up about:

1. Growing up in Hollywood while trying to stay “normal”
2. Balancing school, auditions, family, and personal identity
3. The mental and emotional challenges people rarely see
4. Why mindset, humility, and perseverance matter
5. Advice for young actors and parents navigating the industry

This conversation goes beyond film credits and dives into identity, pressure, growth, and the importance of having the right people around you.

🎧 Listen now and hear the voice behind the roles.

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Singer, songwriter, and actress Kendra Erika joins The Chris & Sandy Show for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about resilience, reinvention, and trusting your creative instincts.

Born tone deaf, Kendra shares how classical training, discipline, and perseverance helped her overcome early limitations to build a career that includes five Billboard Top 10 dance hits. After years of success in the EDM world, she opens up about why she felt called to step away from club culture and reconnect with her roots in jazz, theater, and the American Songbook.

In this episode, we talk about:

1. Overcoming being tone deaf at birth
2. The unseen grind behind music success
3. Why she pivoted away from EDM despite chart success
4. Her James Bond–inspired trilogy album License to Thrill
5. Reimagining “GoldenEye” through a cinematic jazz lens
6. Authenticity in an AI-driven music industry
7. Building a smaller, intentional team
8. Her upcoming Las Vegas showcase and what’s next in 2026

This episode is a reminder that success is not about staying comfortable. It’s about evolving, honoring who you truly are, and having the courage to pivot when your soul calls you in a new direction.

🎶 License to Thrill releases February 13, 2026

🎤 Live showcase debuts February 15 in Las Vegas

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What if the biggest lie in the music industry is the one most artists believe?

In this episode of The Chris & Sandy Show, we sit down with Jason Hollis — music producer, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Nashville’s iconic Eighth Room — for a deep, honest conversation about what it really takes to build a lasting career in music.

With over 30 years in the industry, Jason shares why artists don’t need record labels, managers, or agents early on — they need ownership, accountability, and a clear plan. His upcoming book, So You Want to Be a Rockstar, was born out of decades of hard lessons, failures, and wins — and it’s designed to help artists stop waiting to be saved and start building real momentum

In this episode, we talk about:

• Growing up in Louisiana and learning grit, culture, and commitment
• Moving back to Nashville after years in Los Angeles
• Saving the historic Douglas Corner and reimagining it as The Eighth Room
• Why chasing record labels can actually hold artists back
• The importance of failure, resilience, and celebrating losses
• How artists can build sustainable careers with true fans
• Why AI, algorithms, and streaming platforms threaten creativity
• The power of visualization, planning, and long-term thinking

Jason also opens up about the unseen sacrifices behind success, the role of family and team, and why music must continue to be protected, nurtured, and passed to the next generation

This episode is a must-listen for musicians, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone chasing a dream that requires patience, discipline, and belief.

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Country music artist Craig Campbell joins The Chris & Sandy Show for an honest and inspiring conversation about longevity, faith, family, and navigating the ups and downs of a music career without losing yourself along the way.

Craig opens up about his new single “Missing You,” which recently charted at country radio—his first national charting single since 2018. Instead of pressure, Craig shares why this moment simply represents gratitude: still being here and still doing what he loves.

In this episode, Craig reflects on his journey from arriving in Nashville with almost nothing, grinding it out on Lower Broadway, playing piano for Luke Bryan and Tracy Byrd, and building a career that’s included chart-topping hits, label closures, reinvention, and independence.

We also dive into the unexpected success of Grindstone Cowboy, the coffee shop and music venue Craig and his wife Mindy launched after COVID shut down live music—now growing into multiple locations with plans to expand even further.

This conversation goes beyond music, touching on faith, resilience, teamwork, authenticity, and why chasing success without losing your identity matters more now than ever.

• What “Missing You” represents in this chapter of Craig’s life

• Why returning to country radio came without pressure

• Trusting God with outcomes instead of chasing validation

• The grind most people never see in the music business

• Playing Lower Broadway five nights a week

• Touring in vans and setting up PA systems

• Being dropped by a label during a career high

• Finding new opportunity with Broken Bow Records

• Building Grindstone Cowboy with his family

• Singing the National Anthem at NFL games

• The importance of surrounding yourself with the right team

• Staying authentic in a fast-changing, AI-driven world

• Advice for artists chasing the same dream

• Why Craig proudly defines himself as a family man

You’ll also hear some lighter moments, including favorite foods, memorable fan experiences, and a fun appearance from our youngest co-host.

Craig Campbell’s story is a reminder that success isn’t always loud or overnight—but faith, persistence, and authenticity can sustain a career for the long haul.

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