'Disa & Eric

I was wondering how Mandisa has lost all the weight she has?? I am struggeling so much and I just need some tips and ideas, I keep God in my life and try to follow in the path he wants, but when it comes to my health and weight I struggle.  PLEASE ANY suggestions I would deaply appreciate!!  Many Blessings!!!!

I have always wondered what kind of music does Mandisa listen to when she works out?  I always listen to her while I work out and love the song Good Morning on her new cd Stronger! Her music motivates me to get moving at the gym!
Love you girl! Sarah

I love Mandisa and the message she shares through her music!!  I have and enjoy all of her cds, but this latest, 'What if We Were Real', has to be my favorite ~ it truly speaks to my heart.  Thanks for having her on this morning.  Can't wait to see you back in Kansas City with WOF, Mandisa!

I was wondering if you can repeat the scripture Mandisa just read....didn't get a chance to catch it all just 1 Corinthians. It's a blessing to hear part of her testimony. I can't even go to sleep cause I'm listening to you both && time is just flying by. ;)

Oh yeah, && the song, Stronger, I've been listening to it for the past two days non-stop. I can relate to it so much, it let's me know that there is still hope, && reminds me that even in the silent moments God is still there.

Hey! I just wanted to congratulate Mandisa on her weight loss! I was just listening and heard her describe how it wasn't just physical but also spiritual. I too have been on the same path. I was 220lbs when I started by journey 3 years ago and since then it has been a struggle and I've had set backs from surgery, injury and weakness of the flesh. I currently weigh 175lbs but last year I was down to 150lbs. My injury is healed up though and this weekend I'll be running in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure! God is with us!My scripture that keeps me going is Hebrews 12:1-4 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight thta slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God's throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people, then you won't become weary and give up. After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin."
Thanks for being so encouraging and full of Christ's love! I love this radio station!

Mandisa you are such a wonderful Woman of Christ. I have watched you since Beth Moore and Travis Cotrell and through AI and Simon's change toward "overweight" individuals. Now I have all your albums, Love your new song but the one that touches me the most is LifeLine. I have played it so many times my kids are going to pop me.

Thanks for being an inspiration on the weight front also. I have lost 53 lbs in the last year (had to stop due to needing knee surgery) but this week I get to get back to working out and can't wait. Listening to you this morning has helped me get ready.

Love you - Eric & Lisa also- listen to you each morning- Yesterday my father in law had to take my kids for the day- he was listening to olides - my son said- "I'm Bored" he said well- sing to the music - My daughter said- "but Papa we are Christians we only listen to KLOVE"

Ive been struggling with forgiveness for MANY years.I wont go into all the crazy details except to tell you that my parents really dropped the ball @ parenthood.But listening to Mandisa this Morning I totally bought into the concept of forgiveness being more for the forgiver and I personally want to Thank Her and God for allowing me to have the chance to forgive.I feel like I am on a beginning journey to "letting Go" and Forgiving my parents.Which in turn will hopefully set me free from all these burdens I have secretly carried my whole life.Thanks Again <3

I love how positive she is!!! Glass half full kind of lady! Even with Simon! That is awesome! The Lord laid it on my heart not long ago to find the positive even if it is so small you almost can't see it...it always is there! Life is hard, but it is what you make it with the Lords help!

I commented last week on the link to spend a day with Mandisa....a friend just told me that she heard my note read on the air---how cool is that?!?!?!? Anyway I just wanted to say that I have lost a little over 100 pounds in the last year and a half and know how difficult that journey can be.  Thanks for sharing your struggle, Mandisa, as that is not always an easy thing to do. We can do ALL things in Christ who strengthens us!!!!

I am so proud of your weight loss as I have also lost 65 pounds but am not yet at my goal weight.  I feel so good and so strong like a daughter of the King should feel, strong and beautiful for what I have done with His strong hand guiding me.  I wanted to do this so my daughters can have a good example of how to live a healthy life and not have weight issues.  This is a struggle so many women face but we often look to the wrong things to help us with this battle (ie. magic pills, not eating). Thank you for this testimony!!

Loving this morning!!! I love Lisa but having Mandisa is such an AWESOME treat!!! She's just amazing!!!! GOOD MORNING

Hey I wonder how you lost weight I'm trying to lose weight but when I look in the mirror and I see my body I think I am not beautiful and to fill up that depression and self discourage I eat and nobody makes me feel better because they are telling me in fat I'm overweight and that really makes my faith drop

What was the actual Bible passage from Corinthians that Mandisa quoted?  I missed it too, and would really like to know it, learn it, and keep it close.
God Bless!

I am such a techno-NOT that I can't figure out how to post this question on L and E Facebook so here it is. My friend teaches Zumba and we both enjoy it, however, I'd like to know what Mandisa says about some of the music and it's sexual connotations/words. How does she find God-honoring Zumba songs? I'd love to be able to do my Zumba and feel like I am honoring God with the words and moves I am doing. Any advice? Thanks so much!

I've heard you referred to as Mande, never Disa. I first heard you on Toby Mac's CD. Love your voice, even when you speak. It's so soft and affirming.
Never saw a pic of you before, so I cannot speak on your weight loss. Great smile though. Please pray for me to loose weight and become more healthy. Keep doing what you love, and being obedient to God.

Love you!

I was in my car listening this morning.  What was the book & author you, Mandisa were talking about (something regarding praying through scripture).  
Thanks for a wonderful message this morning. You are truly a beautiful daughter of the King.

Waiting to see that dance video of Ericqua & Mandisa...... I, too, dance VERY badly, so props to Eric for busting a move with Mandisa!!!

Morning! I would also like to congratulate Mandisa on her weight loss. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for being real, modest, humble and honest. When will Mandisa be in Illinois?

I just want you to know that you are one of many reasons that inspired me to seek God's face again. In March I was having trouble with my son and I was at a dead end with him. I had to make the hardest choice in my life and let go of him and put him in God's hands and the Doctor's. I was depressed, not eating, and sleeping. I heard your song Stronger and I realized I was allowing my "waves " to drawn me and I listened to your song over and over I could not tell you how many times. In your voice I find peace, comfort, joy, hope, and love. I knew after I heard your song that God allowed me to hear, that He would make things better in time. I have let go of my son and yes, it hard and I miss him so much, but thank you for your inspiring words. Your talent is most awesome and I would love to met you one day and hug you just to say THANK YOU! My teacher at school is a Rev. for a small church and he said a prophet is someone who "shows up, speaks up, and stands up" If that is the case you showed up on time for me, you speak out about Jesus and you Stand firm in your ground about Christianity. So either way, you are inspiring, beautiful and I am inspired by your talent and gift. Thank you, God Bless. Karen Kennedy-Memphis TN.

Hey! I just heard you say you like Scotty on American Idol! I love Scotty and vote for him EVERY week... Yes I am a teenage girl. Mandisa, your the first person that I've heard that likes Scotty! No one in my family likes him even though I'm pretty sure he's from my home state of NC

"Harvest Crusade, Philadelphia PA"
You and Tobby took the roof off. Along with the rest of the venue  

I volunteered all 3 days there and would do it again in a heart beat.
I'm a senior citizen but my KLOVE and my Christian music keeps my young, and reminds me every day, "this is only the beginning to Eternity"

GOD Bless and keep you safe,
Elaine

I love you Disa <3 not just as a "Celebrity" because you're not just that, you're a real person, and the way you relate to your fans, at least from what I've seen, you are our friend, and our Sister in Christ =) So when I say I love you, I really mean that I love you. As a sister in Christ! And if I never meet you here on earth I have Heaven and Eternity to meet you!! =) God bless you and all that you do to spread the good news, and uplift and encourage everyone who listens to your beautiful inspirational music. Gosh I hope I get to meet you on earth though! hehe.
Angela, Bangor ME.

I have been going through a hard couple of months. I had an uncle, great uncle and my grandmother die all in one month. On top of all of that my husband of 4 years filed for divorce. I have been leaning on my faith to get me through all of this heart break. A couple weeks ago on my way to work, I turned on the radio in my car. That is when I heard Mandisa's song "Stronger". It spoke to my heart and I began to cry. I just wanted to say Thank you to Mandisa for the inspiration! I love your voice and music!

Mandesa - Love your music, Wanted to let you know that my 2 year old grandson thinks you and Toby Mac are it, he will gladly dance to you guys. Thank you Eric for being there, having KLove as my extention to living one with God has been great for me. The only time I don't have you on is when I am walking to and from my car. So thank you all and God Bless you.

I also wanted to add that I wrote a paper about your song Stronger for my logics class and why I liked it. I hope I can grow to become more like in voicing my strength, wisdom, knowledge and love for my Savior and Father.

I first want to mention how much of a fan I am of Mandisa! I loved her on American Idol and love her even more now.  Specifically, the new song stronger has really reminded me of God's peace.  As a matter of fact, just this morning I was feeling stressed and upset about a situaiton in my live and as that wave of depression started to come over me (I had K-Love playing in the background) I heard a verse from the song.  She sang, "Go on, fall into the arms of Jesus".  And that one verse just engulfed me and I felt myself turning away from negative thoughts and self-medications (which in my case is food).  So thank you Mandisa and thank you K-Love for all of the encouragement! That constant reminder of God's presence and all that it means to be his child is just what I need from day to day.

Mandisa, I really enjoy your song stonger. One day my sister was having a some hard times with her housing and other stuff so I emailed your song to her.Thank you for beening a good role model for my children. I have been strugling with my children listening to rap and things that just dont do + for them but because of klove they all have there own song that they enjoy. Praise God!!!!!!

I found the quote! It's on her blog.  
1 Corinthians 10:13- No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
AWESOME!!!

Lots of Karens on the board this morning!  To "Karen in California", the book I think is the one by Lysa Terkeurst called "Made to Crave". Mandisa talked about it, and the author is her friend.  If you scroll up, you'll see it on the right.  It's a beautiful sky blue and shows somebody with their head inside of a bright red refrigerator.
Hope that was it!

Ok, Karen from California, maybe you were talking about this book, also mentioned on Mandisa's offical web page:
and I quote... "I memorize scripture so I always have it readily available in my heart. I also carry spiral-bound 3×5 notecards that have scriptures written on them. This is a trick I learned from Beth Moore, who jokes that on the 8th day, God created notecards! Beth also has a great book called "Praying God’s Word-Breaking Free From Spiritual Strongholds" that I HIGHLY recommend. In it she shares the powerful weapon of combining God’s word and prayer. Many of my notecards contain scriptures/prayers straight from this book."  end quote!

I just bought Mandisa's latest album, and WOW!!!!! Wonderful! She has a number one hit album in my books! I adore her music. So from the heart!!!! Keep up the good work!

My mother bought the CD What If We Were Real on the morning of April 13th.  That afternoon our apartment building caught on fire and burned, and we lost everything.  But the CD was in the car and the first song I heard when I got in the car was "These Days".  Talk about making a grown man cry I was totally in tears.  No matter how hard the days have been I am learning to love these days, and know that this trial will make me "Stronger".  Another tear jerker for me was "Just Cry".  But through it all JESUS is my "Lifeline".  Thank You So Much Mandisa this CD id such a blessing in a hard time.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS

LOVE AND PRAYERS IN CHRIST

John

This made my day! I love this! Mandisa is so down to earth!

I heard Mandisa talking about a book on prayer in the morning show - can you tell me what book she referred to? She is such an encouragement - I have been trying to loose weight with little results - I now realize prayer and scripture is what I have failed to add to my daily regiment.  Thanks, Mandisa!

Dear Mandisa, I was so happy to hear you on yesterday. I think you are a beautiful vessel of God's love. I also commend you for losing so much weight. I have struggled with my weight since I was a teenager and having a baby hasn't made it any easier to lose the weight. I have pretty much always felt "comfortable" in my own skin, but have recently begun to feel not just overweight but disgusting. I battle with that and try so hard not to be hard on myself, just work hard at changing it. Any tips on how to increase my self control and drive would be so awesome. My husband and I want another child desperately but my weight will prove to be a problem. God Bless You!

Don't worry Eric you didn't look as awkward as you think you do dancing!! haha good job!!

Eric, remember that there are lots of us who are dance challenged, but God is glad to see us move in praise of Him.  There are lots of us who are both dance and voice challenged, so it is wonderful that He loves us no matter what.  However, I am just sure that He has earplugs in and is laughing hysterically at my "moves!"

Mandisa, I too have lost a lot of weight, mine was because of my twin boys. I got to eat what they didn't, needless to they ate most of it. Times were tough raising twin boys alone while working full time. I have to thank you and K-Love for so much you have done for me. Your song Stronger should be put on the top 40 radio, not taking anything from K-Love. It would just spred more of Gods words. Thanks you so much James 4:8 I did and He did too. Keep smiling for it doesn't hurt. It's FREE. God smiles on us everyday, so smile back.