Matthew Ward: Cherished Band Memories
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 28 окт 2024
- Join us for a heartfelt interview with musician Matthew Ward from the iconic musical group, 2nd Chapter of Acts, as he sits down with Ron Strand on Real Talk. Matthew takes us back in time, sharing fond memories of his band days and the amazing collaborations with Berry McGuire that left a lasting mark on their music.
Beyond the music, Matthew bravely opens up about his personal struggles with depression, cancer, and family challenges. Through it all, he found strength and inspiration in his unwavering faith in God. This candid conversation will touch your heart as Matthew shares how his faith and the support of loved ones helped him navigate through life's highs and lows. Don't miss this uplifting interview, celebrating the enduring legacy of 2nd Chapter of Acts and the power of faith in overcoming life's obstacles.
www.theupperroompresents.com
IG: @theupperroompresents
Matthew is an anointed singer....what a voice!
We were blessed to see Second Chapter several times. They were unlike any Chrisitian music group I'd ever heard! Later, when we were expecting our daughter, she would move around a bit when she heard music, but she would dance whenever Matthew began to sing. We played his music in the delivery room, and our newborn daughter would listen intently whenever she heard Matthew sing. We still love his music and marvel at the gift of his voice.
God bless you, Matthew and your family. You have been a great blessing to all of us, and we thank God for you and your ministry. I met you in Lindale, TX in 1995 and prize that time. Keep strong in the Lord and the power of his might!
I saw 2nd chapter...back into the early 80s..in Vancouver WA. And a church in Portland Or. ( east hill ) I actually met and talked to him and his sisters in the WA. Concert...then bumped into him again years later after he put out his first solo album..( great music ) had a really cool talk before he went back on stage...so totally cool...
Matthew Ward is the first male vocalist I ever realized is extraordinarilly and awesomely talented. That was in the early days… The 2nd Chapter of Acts remains my favorite gospel group.
I started listening to 2nd Chapter of Acts when i was 16, 49 yesrs ago. They came to my home town of Dayton. Did a concert at Bethel Temple. I was there. They came to my college and did a conert. I was there. Now, i listen and sing with them almost every day. Matthew and i have some wierdness in common: we both harmonized with an electric vacuum cleaner when we were kids. Different states.
Thank you to you and your sisters and Buck.
Matthew’s Psalm61 on how the west was one record is beyond ,just beyond. One of the greatest vocal bits ever. Give a listen, you won’t be disappointed. so moving .
So glad I found these! Phil Keaggy, Paul Clark, The Talbot Brothers, and 2nd Chapter of Acts were and still are food to my soul. Mimicking Mathew is how I learned to harmonize. How The West Was Won is an all time favorite of mine! ❤🎼🎶🎤🎤🎤👑
Matthew Ward still love you and the LORD, benjamin from amsterdam .
I love this . That band made me knowing the holy spirit. Blessings from the Netherlands ❤
I remember "Hallelujah, his blood avails for me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind but now I see." From the Come Together musical. I heard this breathy tenor harmony flying around in the background and it stood out from everything else. That's a gift.
Keith Green, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Larry Norman, Daniel Band, Michael Talbot, later Micheal Card & Randy Stonehill, etc, they all helped me make it through my transition from the world to a stability in Jesus, the Christ. I thank God for you and your sisters, Matthew!
I had all those albums on vinyl and I later just donated them to a Bible book store. Amy Grant was a part of my early Christian record collection.
Amy Grant was later. El Shaddai. Forgot Michael W. Smith, her piano player, who went out on his own. I'm sure there were others; early Petra, for instance. Starting to go back and listen to some of this. Cheers!
I’ve listened to Matthew since…50+ years ago? Heard 2nd Chapter of Acts backing up Barry McGwire, and I was flabbergasted at Matthew’s voice. Didn’t realize till watching this interview what a cool sense of humor he has. Great interview!!
God bless Matthew Ward
God bless your heart, Matthew! Your voice and life continue to bless me.
Saw Matthew a few years back at Mt. Hermon, in Scott’s Valley for a great concert!!
he's always good!
My wife and I will be there tomorrow. This is a great refresher! Thanks for posting!
See you guys there!
2nd Chapter of Acts, Towards Eternity , Keith Green, Dallas Holm, and a whole lot more of this music line is what I listened to because I could just praise God while singing it. I still love the music to this day, but for me, the biggest influence was God's hand on me shaping my life as I read His Word and spent time with Him. Matthew Ward's voice and music, I still listen all the time though. God has blessed him and his sisters.
Always loved his voice and range quality in everything he did and his ability to blend in the girls range always felt he had super potential thank you Matt for your ability to bring tears to your singing and praise for his love for me personally thank you again for Amen Brother !👍
Matthew sang on a song called Send The Messiah written by Dan Perrin. The song is extremely powerful. Mosaic Choir and Orchestra performs the song as well. It’s Matthew though that set the standard for the vocals.
I remember Matt singing Jesus Is at NH First Assembly of God. We were about 13! Pretty amazing times!
I’ve heard Matt’s Jesus Is when he was so young! So talented! I went to see 2nd Chapter in the 80’s. 😁Have a ton of their music and song books. God gave them a gift 100%! And to think Matt learned to sing via the vacuum and various home appliances! IYKYK! 😛☺️
He really is so talented!
Been a fan of 2ns chapter of acts for 40 years!
This interview left me wanting. It seemed like so much was left unsaid, I could have listened for as long as it took .
I’VE HEARD MATTHEW’S STORY A DOZEN TIMES, AND TODAY IN NEW ZEALAND AM STILL TAKEN IN BY HIS HUMOUR, HEART, AND LOVE FOR THE LORD. RON YOU ARE SO GOOD INTERVIEWING THIS GUY. AND HE STILL CAN’T READ MUSIC! BUT HIS ABILITY TO SING STUNS ME!! EVEN TODAY.
I have always loved 2nd Chapter of Acts since my college days.
I lost my husband in 03 and my 23 yr old twin daughter,the last n 9th, June 17 2021.
5
No parents.
But 50 yrs a praying listener.
Love all of you and your ministry so very much. Pray for me bc I have MS. ✝️🙏
You make me laugh 😄 tnx!!
Thank you both for doing this. I won't be able to be at the concert so good to hear from Matthew live. Blessings!
Unfortunate
@@garbentan yes it’s too far without staying over night and I have to be at church about 8:30 the next morning.
Yaah...tough to do...
unfortunate you won't be able to make it but glad you enjoyed the interview!
Mathew Ward has the Best voice. Would love to hear him sing the National Anthem. Is there a video of him singing it at the ballgame?
Yes. Google "matthew ward sings the national anthem"
How the West Was One is one of the best live albums of the 70s, up there with Frampton in my book, for brilliant guitar and vocals, and far above it for impact.
Such a great guy. God bless u Matt
a hope and a future, thanks for reminding me! Appreciate this, thank-you.
Appreciated. I intend to be there...
See you there!
I wonder how much Matthew Ward took in Stevie Wonder's vocal skills. I've always loved his singing.
Ilove you Matthew
So sorry to hear about your daughter Matthew .how heartbreaking....
😔 I grew up listening to Second Chapter of Acts...loved you guys...
I do want to challenge the older Christian bands to tell the so called Christian musicians that are saying gay is ok....is so dangerous!!!! Please call them to repentance....
I'm sure they would listen to your wisdom.....
I wish I could sing like him. Amazing voice.
Love
One of my favorite songs is the studio version of “Send the Messiah” - Daniel Perrin’s piece from the new musical, Taken Generation.
Wards voice is perfect for it and I think it’s one of his best.
Hi Ron, love your show and shocked the millions of converts from the 70's are mostly not here (we remember the New Wine)!
A more distant view from the camera would be really cool.......like 2 chairs together or across from a desk (in one shot/screen)....respectfully!
❤❤❤❤
Taste and see that the Lord is Good! Amen.
Keith was on Sparrow, “For Him Who Has Ears.”
"Middle C is probably somewhere in the middle" 😂😅🤣
Jesus Is, will it ever be shared or released?
I really want to hear it
Where is the concert?
It's in Mission Viejo, CA at Calvary Chapel
Cause of his depression? Did he get out if it?
Sometimes i feel angry at god for not giving me a family at all, i don't understand why he pla 36:55 ys favorites, i don't even have mom or dad.. why is god like this, he blessed some and ignores others, i wish i could truly trusr god.. its so hard
Have you ever noticed when you walk into a room with a baby sleeping (and they're awake)?
Why are they cooing, why do they smile and chatter when no one is in the room?....I will tell you why, because angels are with them.......the Holy Spirit is all present.....after my divorce I moved 1000 miles away....I walked with God and was never lonely (I was filled with wonder) that was 25 years ago....my son disowned me for 12 years.....I didn't want him back, because he was so nasty to me (yes, I missed the good old days with him.)...I stopped trying to contact him years ago....I would kindly answer any email (which was one email) ....my family despises me ( I have been very, very kind and generous to them all my life)....I don''t want to know anyone that doesn't long for Jesus first and me second!
My son came back a month ago, we have warm conversations!
You have God mixed up with satan ( the enemy) read the Psalms, you will see the truth of how God really is. He desires to bless His people.
I’m also with Matt on the current Christian music. Yuck. No offense to anyone who it does touch or help, but it’s not my thing. Looking forward to God raising up new artists that sing, harmonize, use beautiful instruments, the whole shebang. Thankfully I have my K-Love app which I use to go back and forth between the 70’s and 80’s christian music. ❤
Truth was, back in the late 70's in my teens, I bought dozens of cassettes of Christian bands...It didn't last long (though my commitment is to this day).
Half the bands had mediocre commitments....many had lavish commitments to Jesus Christ.....2nd Chapter was one, a true worship band, real anointing!...there were others.Keith Green had a fiery commitment that seem to fade by 1980.
In the 70's, the way to hear the committed bands was live....many, and I mean thousands of young people flocked to glorify God at their concerts.....the power of God fell like the book of Acts at times.....so much so, that enumerable ministries were started because of effected souls at these live events...Matthew and his sisters are precious people (including Buck, he had the gift/the thing)!
@@projectdesign4675 So true! Agree! There was def a real anointing from the Holy Spirit back then! I feel we are blessed to have experienced that! I’m not sure if that will happen again till Jesus returns now. Not that I’m discounting God here! But I know what Scripture says.
there will be a move...you/I/Matthew and the host appear to be of the former reign experience.
This next move will be costly..the premiere churches will modestly accept it and then do a 180 (because of the cost).....so powerful and costly!
It will be teenagers with old timers like us!
Former and later Reign, in the same season (15 year olds and 65+ year olds)@@karenhensley3069
I wonder how Christians from the era of "Jesus music" where everything seemed so real and so pure, make heads or tails out of the new Trump-worshipping christianity. It must seem very odd.
Not much in the humbleness charge.
Matthew is a saint...he's sardonic like me.....Matthew is anointed!