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Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner

Bonnerfide Podcast Network

Podcast Description: Ever had a conversation so good that you thought, this should be a podcast? Well, Bonnerfide Conversations is exactly that! Hosted by Gerard Bonner, this podcast brings you engaging, thought-provoking, and unfiltered discussions that feel like sitting with friends who just get it. From culture and entertainment to faith, business, and beyond, we dive into the topics that matter—authentic, real, and unapologetically Bonnerfide. Why Listen? Because real conversations

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42:48

035: You’re Not Being Overlooked—You’re Being...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/04/07

What happens when the rhythm changes… and you’re no longer in the position you’re used to?In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, we unpack the power of rest, the danger of tying identity to performance, and why not being chosen doesn’t always mean something is wrong. This conversation explores how we’ve been conditioned to measure success by numbers—followers, attendance, revenue—while missing the deeper story those numbers fail to tell. We also dive into the idea that sometimes a season of

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41:04

034: How You Handle What You Have Determines What You...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/03/31

In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, a simple question about managing a church set list turns into a powerful conversation about stewardship, discipline, and personal responsibility.What starts in music quickly expands into life. How you handle what’s in your hands right now says everything about what you’re trusted with next. This episode breaks down: Why respect is the foundation of stewardship The difference between talking right vs. doing the work How to manage opportunities,

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40:56

033: Stop Waiting & Step Into What's Yours |...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/03/24

Have you been sitting in the rafters waiting for someone to hand you a front-row seat? This episode will change how you see favor forever. Gerard Bonner shares a raw, real story from a night at a live event that turned into a masterclass on how favor actually works — and why most of us miss it by staying too comfortable, too humble, or too distracted in the waiting room. In this episode you'll learn: → Why favor doesn't knock on your door — and what you must do instead → How to walk like you

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41:11

032: Stop Waiting for Perfect Timing: Build...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/03/17

The world isn’t slowing down for you to figure it out.Life keeps moving. Pressure keeps coming. And most people are still waiting for the “right time” to start, to heal, or to step into what they’ve been called to do. In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, we deal with the truth: There are no perfect conditions. This conversation breaks down why resilience—not timing—is the real driver of success. You’ll learn how to respond when life throws unexpected challenges, how to keep showing up when

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25:30

031: Stop Waiting for Permission — The Command...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/03/10

Too many people are waiting for permission to step into what they were already called to do.In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard Bonner sits down with singer, songwriter, pastor, and worship leader Bishop Mark Collier for a powerful conversation about calling, obedience, and the moment when you realize the assignment has already been given. Bishop Collier shares his remarkable journey—from singing opera as a child and studying classical music to finding his voice in the gospel world,

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40:48

030: Stop Holding Seats for Friends Who Don’t Show Up

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/03/03

In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, we’re talking about something most people avoid: What do you do when the people you call friends don’t show up for your life? Not your posts. Not your wins. Not the highlight reel. Your real life. This conversation digs into trauma bonds, unreliable friends, life fatigue, and the quiet exhaustion that comes from carrying relationships that no longer carry you. Sometimes it’s not about loyalty. Sometimes it’s about capacity. And sometimes it’s about

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42:30

029: Stop Trying to Win the Argument. Start Winning...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/02/17

Winning the argument feels powerful.Winning the person changes everything. Debates are louder than ever. Conversations are weaker than ever. In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard Bonner unpacks a hard truth: the need to be right is quietly costing us relationships. Cultural tension. Political division. Gender debates. Race conversations. Personal evolution. Every space feels charged. Yet maturity requires more than passion. It requires listening with the intent to understand, not to

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42:37

028: Speaking Truth to Power: When Silence Costs More...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/02/10

There’s a cost to silence.In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, I talk about what happens when people stop telling the truth because they’re afraid of losing access, approval, or opportunity. I touch on faith spaces. Entertainment spaces. Leadership spaces. Places where people know something is wrong but choose quiet because it feels safer. We talk about: Why waiting for permission often keeps people stuck How “order” and hierarchy can become excuses for inaction What happens when

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44:25

027: The Audience You Deserve -Finding Your True...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/02/03

Prepared for the Audience You DeserveIn this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, I talk to the people who feel pulled in more than one direction—and have been told they had to choose. I share a personal story about being warned that loving wrestling, music, faith, and culture at the same time would cost me credibility. What I learned instead changed everything: the problem was never my range. It was the audience. This conversation is about: Protecting your vision from voices that can’t see your

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41:13

026: Stop Sharing Your Story With People Who Profit...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/01/27

Being overlooked doesn’t mean you’re unqualified—it means you’ve been telling your story to people who can’t carry it.In this episode, we confront a hard truth many gifted, capable people live with but rarely say out loud: sometimes the reason you feel overlooked isn’t because you lack talent, calling, or discipline—it’s because you’ve been sharing your story in rooms that were never equipped to hold it. We talk about what happens when vulnerability gets mishandled. When your pain becomes someone

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41:36

025: Prepared Enough to Receive It — Not Disciplined...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/01/20

In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, we confront a hard truth most people don’t want to hear: Preparation may get you access—but discipline determines whether you keep what you prayed for. Using the story of Adam as a lens, this conversation explores why God sometimes puts us to sleep before the solution shows up, how being gifted without being prepared leads to missed moments, and why many people recognize the blessing but lack the discipline to maintain it. This episode challenges the

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39:55

024: Missed Opportunities Aren’t Always God’s Fault

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/01/13

You didn’t miss the opportunity.You mishandled it. In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard Bonner says the quiet part out loud and walks straight into one of the hardest questions we avoid: Is every missed opportunity really “missed”… or did we fumble the bag? Through raw personal storytelling, real-life industry experience, and unfiltered reflection, this conversation breaks down the difference between doors that close on their own and doors we walk away from because we weren’t ready,

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39:51

023: You’re Not “Lazy.” You’re Exhausted From Believing

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2026/01/06

Hope fatigue isn’t you “losing faith.”Hope fatigue is what happens when you keep believing, keep praying, keep showing up… and nothing moves. Not for a week. Not for a month. Not for a year. Then something shifts inside you. Quietly. In Episode 023 of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard Bonner opens 2026 with a hard truth: hope deferred doesn’t just disappoint you—it starts to rewrite you. This conversation goes straight at the exhaustion nobody wants to admit. The kind that makes you call obedience

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43:57

022: Stop Waiting for Permission

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/12/30

n this year-end reflection episode, I close out 2025 with a hard truth most leaders never say out loud: waiting on permission quietly delays your future. This conversation is about what shifts when you stop looking for cosigners, approvals, and validation—and start moving based on conviction, clarity, and earned confidence.I unpack why flexibility, freedom, and favor defined my year, how pain can’t be minimized just because you survived it, and why many people underestimate their own credibility

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37:40

021: Discipled by Disappointment: When Good Shows Up...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/12/16

What if the hardest part of your journey isn’t surviving bad—but believing good can last?In this vulnerable episode, Gerard Bonner addresses an issue many people are never taught how to handle: receiving good after years of disappointment. From recurring dreams of failure to fear around success, Gerard unpacks how past pain can quietly sabotage present blessings. Drawing from personal stories, scripture, and lived experience, this conversation confronts the internal voices that whisper, “It won’t

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36:37

020: New Friends, New Seasons: Why Your Next Level...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/12/02

Most people shout “no new friends” like it’s wisdom.It’s not. It’s a trauma response that’s keeping you stuck, small, and surrounded by the same cycles you’re praying to escape. In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard breaks down why your next season requires new voices, new community, and new alignment—and why holding onto outdated relationships might be the very thing blocking your blessing. He also dives into navigating holiday grief, creating new traditions, reflecting on your year

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47:03

019: Inside the CHH Tension — DJ Mykael V on Gospel...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/11/25

What happens when the “Voice of Christian Hip Hop” says what everyone else is afraid to say?In this explosive episode, DJ Mykael V sits down with Gerard Bonner to pull the curtain back on the real tensions inside Christian Hip Hop. From gospel gatekeepers ignoring CHH, to the Dove Awards controversy, to Forrest Frank’s viral decision to skip award shows — nothing is off-limits. Mykael V speaks candidly about: Why the gospel community still struggles to embrace CHH The industry politics behind

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36:42

018 — The Rhythm of Faith: DJ Mykael V on Passion,...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/11/19

Episode 18 — The Rhythm of Faith:DJ Mykael V on Passion, Purpose & the Power of CommunityIn this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, Gerard sits down with chart-topping DJ, creative powerhouse, and Indie Tribe member DJ Mykael V — one of the most influential voices shaping Christian hip hop today. From DJing high school parties to spinning in packed arenas with Dude Perfect, Mike shares the real story behind his journey: the calling that pulled him into faith-driven spaces, the challenges of

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41:09

017: Beyond the Surface — Gerard Bonner on Honoring...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, media personality and creative visionary Gerard Bonner explores what it really means to honor relationships, celebrate people while they’re alive, and release expectations that keep us stuck.Drawing from personal experiences, Bonner reflects on how gratitude, celebration, and emotional honesty help us build stronger connections. He challenges listeners to identify who truly shows up when the applause stops and to cultivate environments that encourage

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42:08

016: The System Will Never Celebrate What Threatens...

Bonnerfide Conversations with Gerard Bonner ·

2025/10/28

Are you chasing validation instead of transformation? In this powerful episode of Bonnerfide Conversations, host Gerard Bonner opens up about faith, failure, and the hidden cost of chasing approval. From losing six consecutive Stellar Award nominations to rediscovering purpose through Bonnerfide Radio, Gerard shares how he learned that systems rarely celebrate what threatens them.If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or undervalued, this conversation will help you stop measuring your worth by the

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