EP #04: Are You Kidding Me? Talking Comedy with Dede Lomenick
Who doesn’t love to laugh? It makes you and the people around you feel happy and connected. However, the pressure of being a comedian is not for everyone—something Dede Lomenick knows all too well. Today Dede joins the show to discuss comedy and how the gift of humor has given her the opportunity to speak the truth and make an impact on her listeners.
Listen in as Dede shares the the art and discipline of being a comedian, as well as the freedom it offers to make points that would be difficult to share in any other form. You will hear about the powerful lessons she has learned throughout life, from her experience having a biracial child to the strength she sees in women coming together, and much more.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How Dede is able to use humor to speak the truth.
The importance of being kind to everyone.
Why Dede is careful about how she acts on social media.
The art and discipline of comedy writing.
Why patience is a great virtue.
The hard lessons Dede has learned through God.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“I’m not a Christian that’s a comedian; I am a comedian that’s a Christian.” - Dede Lomenick
“The first time that I ever got a chance to do stand-up comedy, there were about 600 people there and it felt like coming home.” - Dede Lomenick
“You can minister wherever you are.” - Dede Lomenick