I think that this shows how messy being a Christian is. It can be ugly and humbling, but knowing that there is a community who holds you accountable while *holding* you as valuable is one of the most lovely things.
I think of Joseph and Potiphars wife. We flee from intentional sin. Some think it's OK to get as close to the line as possible but we are supposed to get as far away from that line as possible. We all sin...but...intentional sin is different.
And now the entire internet is John's honorary accountability partner haha. In a way, that's embarrassing, yes. But it is better to be embarrassed on your way to Jesus than proud and cool on your way to destruction.
The only difference between you and the rest of us, is that you're in the public eye. Everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. EVERYONE. I'm so glad you're back doing what God obviously gifted you to do. Keep the laughs coming.
Porn/sex addiction is a HUGE problem! Thank you for talking about it! I hope your story encourages others to get help… which includes opening up to people.
As someone who has been a fan of yours for a long time, John; I just wanted to say that you are still an inspiration to me. To go through trials and make it out the other side is a great testimony, not something to be ashamed of. To speak the truth with boldness is what being a Christian is all about. Adding the extra layer of humor shows great character and spiritual development. I wish you continued success and happiness in Christ our Lord.
It was DEFINITELY Knoxville! Me, my wife, and kids were there and it was FANTASTIC!! This moment of vulnerability along with humor is something we've talked about often since. Thanks for being real...and bringing the funny!
Love you John. I’ve been in the hospital 3 times for attempted suicide and have a lot of guilt and pain from sexual sin, so your not alone brother! Keep doing what you do. I hope you know you’re a blessing to many.
Glad you're still with us. I don't even know the full story of the controversy with John (guess I've been living under a rock) and I don't think I need to know either honestly. I have experienced a lot of shame for the same thing and although I don't think I've fully recovered from that shame, in the past year I've done what I never thought I'd be able to do and started opening up to other people about it who I thought would be disgusted by me for it. There are still people I haven't told that I still think would look at me differently honestly but maybe I'll be able to open up more one day. Always remember that Christ loves you and forgives your sins. ❤️
I hope you are doing better. It helps me to remember that 1) God has a purpose for me, or He would have already called me up. 2) It's necessary to remember my past sin, but suffering of guilt and doubts over it means I believe our Lord Jesus Chist is not great enough to cover them. Which is simply not true. Trust and follow God's words, not the devil's. Anything that contradicts God is from the devil. Memorizing scripture and the promises of our Savior is a good habit to counter this.
Laughter: It helps you cope. Laud, yes! I’m old, John, and a mother of five now adult kids. Homeschooled them all. Made a ton of mistakes….and had to watch some of them suffer through our legalistic method of “sharing” Jesus. Good grief! I had many things bassackwards…but, we made it through. They made it through. You made it through. Not everybody does. God bless you. I don’t miss a single one of your videos. Love them…and you!
Totally relate to the mom comments. I had four children under 6! My mom had 11 children and her only “holiday” was the few days she had in the hospital recovering from childbirth. But,praise God you made it through your recovery and can bless God and others through your witness and testimony, John.
Hi John, I'm sorry you were going through some stuff. My sister was all summer bible camp one minute, shooting heroin the next. No judgment here, just reaffirming it could happen to anyone! I'm not Christian but appreciate your comedy because I grew up in that environment, and wish you many healthy years of laughter and success❤
@@cmr_77 well it's my sister... she went to jail as soon as she turned 18 and got a felony. We thought since the boyfriend would be locked up for 6 years that she would be ok, away from him. But since then, she's jumped from addict to addict. She's 36 now and had 2 kids, my mom has custody and the police are looking for her as I type... so things are not good at all.
I had rather listen to a honest person who admits short coming and issues with mental health than a person who denies this. Stay strong brother keep God in your view
That was awesome and true John. I also went to a Christian rehab and what you say about feeling shame is so true. That rehab helped me to not only want to be live, but to actually work out what it really means to be alive. I'm glad your rehab helped you to. Much love brother, I hope this is one of the comments you read :)
The Mom’s comment is real! As a mom myself, I knew she was going to respond with that because that’s what I was thinking! Send me there please; it sounds like a wonderful vacation! 🤣
“This place sounds amazing” “oh only one person watches you pee” oh my goodness! Hilarious. I admire your transparency. I am thankful you are alive and well. Praise God that his mercies are new each day! You are very talented.
One of my biggest disappointments of last year was when your concert in Syracuse, NY was canceled. It would have been my second time seeing you. I love you, I think you are funny and your honesty is refreshing. Christians do shame others in the name of Christ’s love. I struggle with that because God is love and loves us through our failures then makes them our strength through Him.
I have 2 tickets to see John in Houston on April 1st and I'm so happy to finally see him in person. He's such a natural, so genuine, and so very funny. Love him! And I 'found' him by accident on RUclips last year watching his 'weatherman in Colorado' and I thought it was for real. Brilliant man!
“[He] moved through the days in peace and wonder, for his whole story had been told for the first time, and he found that he was still loved.” -Andrew Peterson
having the ability to laugh at yourself rather than act as though you can do no wrong when facing shameful or embarrassing chapters in your overall life story is courageous AF and rare but NECESSARY to be able to call oneself a mature person. Thank you for choosing to live and bring light to others even in your darkest of times! 💗
Glad you’re back doing what you do so well, making people laugh!! You’re right, laughter is good medicine. God is good, and his love is forever, so glad you’re feeling his love - We all need it that’s for sure. Thanks and God bless
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt (literally). The biggest misconception is the response of people once the “truth” is out. I lost very very few acquaintances but my friends and the overwhelming majority of the world accepted, encouraged, and loved me. Proud of you for helping remove the stigma. Keep fighting the good fight.
You are one of the few comedians I find laugh out loud funny every time: audience interaction and delivery is always on-point. I am rooting for you! Thank you for all the light and joy you bring to so many people.
I loved this and although I wasn’t hurt or offended, I forgive you, John. Accept you. EVERYONE deserves another chance. And dude, you’ve shown more regret than OJ. So it’s cool. You can stop apologizing and beating yourself up. You didn’t kill anyone. Find me a grown-up who hasn’t hurt anyone, who doesn’t regret some of their actions and I’ll find you a liar! Pick up, go on, do good. Spread the love. We need it. 💚
if you weren’t affected or hurt, forgiveness is not yours to extend. he sexually harassed and exploited women and now turns around and makes a joke about it. it’s disgusting. this whole clip is manipulative and repulsive.
@@yourleftbigtoe That’s not your position to judge him. Don’t like him? Move on! The man owned up to his mistakes. Take that self righteous perfect life of yours elsewhere. Because of judgemental people like you it’s exactly why the unsaved stay away from church
@@yourleftbigtoe let’s open your WHOLE life to inspection… every deep dark part. Every time you called someone a name, made fun of someone, lied (even a white lie), disobeyed a law, even a traffic law, speeding, not fully stopping at a red light… had a bad thought, thought that guy over there had a hot body(lust)… just because you’re better at “hiding” your sin doesn’t make you PERFECT…
@@yourleftbigtoe If you weren’t hurt, wrath isn’t yours. If you aren’t God, judgement isn’t yours. People who are sorry get forgiven. That’s how I work. Sometimes it is REALLY hard, but I work toward it. Everyone hurts someone. Everyone does things that they later wish they hadn’t done. Humans err. Forgiveness is good for the offender and good for the offended. That’s my opinion.
Good to have you back, John. I really missed your comedy. Just sww the new concert you uploaded, and I think God blessed you with an even better sense of humor than ever for getting straightened out.
I honestly love for who you are, and how you conduct yourself on the stage, you are hilarious and spot-on all the time with your jokes, you are so good that when I see a notification coming from you, I excuse myself at work and go to the bathroom to listen to you and get a good laugh. Keep it up dude! ❤🥰👏👏👏
John, your humor was a blessing to me when I was going through some rough times. God is not only our Savior, but also our redeemer. As you continue to embrace His grace and redemption He will continue to use you to bless others with both your humor and humility.
I am thankful for you showing your pain and humility. Glad to have you back doing shows and you just being you! May you always feel God's love and mercy especially at times when walking through moments in the shadow
The fact that you can talk about it and joke about it. Is amazing please continue doing what you're doing please continue making people laugh you are a wonderful person we are all sinners and that is OK because Jesus makes us better
I am so impressed not only by your comedy but by your willingness to be vulnerable and your bravery. It takes a big person to go public, you knew it could cost you your career but you did it for all the right reasons. I applaud your honesty 🙏🏼🙌🏻❤️
John, you always make me smile. Handsome, witty, real, hilarious. I'm glad that I stumbled upon you on RUclips that one day many months ago...I hope I didn't hurt you. Hahaha.
I think that this shows how messy being a Christian is. It can be ugly and humbling, but knowing that there is a community who holds you accountable while *holding* you as valuable is one of the most lovely things.
Best response I've seen yet.
I think of Joseph and Potiphars wife. We flee from intentional sin. Some think it's OK to get as close to the line as possible but we are supposed to get as far away from that line as possible. We all sin...but...intentional sin is different.
And now the entire internet is John's honorary accountability partner haha. In a way, that's embarrassing, yes. But it is better to be embarrassed on your way to Jesus than proud and cool on your way to destruction.
“Christian’s” are the only organized group that is suppose to be like Jesus that kick their own until they bleed to death. This is not accountability.
It is messy being a human.
Honest, vulnerable, and funny throughout. John you are a gifted man.
The only difference between you and the rest of us, is that you're in the public eye. Everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. EVERYONE. I'm so glad you're back doing what God obviously gifted you to do. Keep the laughs coming.
yes!
Oh man! That is so profound and so very true! Thank you!
Absolutely agree!
Thank you 🙏😊💓
So true 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Love ya John.
"That's how I got in trouble last time" 🤣🤣🤣
That SENT me 🤣
Porn/sex addiction is a HUGE problem! Thank you for talking about it! I hope your story encourages others to get help… which includes opening up to people.
This man made me tear up and laugh in the span of 5 seconds. So talented. You’re awesome John. We love you.
"That's how I got into trouble last time." God bless you John. You are loved, don't stop.
Absolutely!! Stay strong John!
The mom's comments are legit. I laughed too hard.
And remember kids, God loves you, very much - Larry the Cucumber
As someone who has been a fan of yours for a long time, John; I just wanted to say that you are still an inspiration to me. To go through trials and make it out the other side is a great testimony, not something to be ashamed of. To speak the truth with boldness is what being a Christian is all about. Adding the extra layer of humor shows great character and spiritual development. I wish you continued success and happiness in Christ our Lord.
Amen!
I love him so much. Saw John Crist perform in 2018 and I would see him again in a heartbeat. ❤ he’s the best.
It was DEFINITELY Knoxville! Me, my wife, and kids were there and it was FANTASTIC!! This moment of vulnerability along with humor is something we've talked about often since. Thanks for being real...and bringing the funny!
What happened with the flight attendant lady tho? I'm curious.
Could have been Houston too. Very similar!
Love you John. I’ve been in the hospital 3 times for attempted suicide and have a lot of guilt and pain from sexual sin, so your not alone brother! Keep doing what you do. I hope you know you’re a blessing to many.
Glad you're still with us. I don't even know the full story of the controversy with John (guess I've been living under a rock) and I don't think I need to know either honestly. I have experienced a lot of shame for the same thing and although I don't think I've fully recovered from that shame, in the past year I've done what I never thought I'd be able to do and started opening up to other people about it who I thought would be disgusted by me for it. There are still people I haven't told that I still think would look at me differently honestly but maybe I'll be able to open up more one day. Always remember that Christ loves you and forgives your sins. ❤️
Keep doing what you do, too, Dana. Stay with us. ❤️
I hope you are doing better. It helps me to remember that 1) God has a purpose for me, or He would have already called me up. 2) It's necessary to remember my past sin, but suffering of guilt and doubts over it means I believe our Lord Jesus Chist is not great enough to cover them. Which is simply not true.
Trust and follow God's words, not the devil's. Anything that contradicts God is from the devil. Memorizing scripture and the promises of our Savior is a good habit to counter this.
He's getting healed through his own comedy!! 👍❤️☺️
Laughter: It helps you cope. Laud, yes! I’m old, John, and a mother of five now adult kids. Homeschooled them all. Made a ton of mistakes….and had to watch some of them suffer through our legalistic method of “sharing” Jesus. Good grief! I had many things bassackwards…but, we made it through. They made it through. You made it through. Not everybody does. God bless you. I don’t miss a single one of your videos. Love them…and you!
That's actually kind of awesome to hear that you and Mark Lowry are friends. That guy is so refreshing.
Yes and listen to Southbound on Mark's YT!!
It's awesome!✝️🙏❤
Totally relate to the mom comments. I had four children under 6! My mom had 11 children and her only “holiday” was the few days she had in the hospital recovering from childbirth.
But,praise God you made it through your recovery and can bless God and others through your witness and testimony, John.
Hi John, I'm sorry you were going through some stuff. My sister was all summer bible camp one minute, shooting heroin the next. No judgment here, just reaffirming it could happen to anyone!
I'm not Christian but appreciate your comedy because I grew up in that environment, and wish you many healthy years of laughter and success❤
same, you don't have to be Christian to appreciate his stories or humour!
Sorry to hear that. How are you doing now, in terms of heroin n stuff?
@@cmr_77 well it's my sister... she went to jail as soon as she turned 18 and got a felony. We thought since the boyfriend would be locked up for 6 years that she would be ok, away from him. But since then, she's jumped from addict to addict. She's 36 now and had 2 kids, my mom has custody and the police are looking for her as I type... so things are not good at all.
“going through some stuff.”
interesting way to refer to experiencing the consequences of sexually harassing and exploiting women.
@@yourleftbigtoe I only knew about the addiction, but it's strange you'd watch his video, when you knew what he did and it clearly upsets you.
I had rather listen to a honest person who admits short coming and issues with mental health than a person who denies this.
Stay strong brother keep God in your view
That was awesome and true John. I also went to a Christian rehab and what you say about feeling shame is so true.
That rehab helped me to not only want to be live, but to actually work out what it really means to be alive. I'm glad your rehab helped you to. Much love brother, I hope this is one of the comments you read :)
The Mom’s comment is real! As a mom myself, I knew she was going to respond with that because that’s what I was thinking! Send me there please; it sounds like a wonderful vacation! 🤣
Dude this guy is truly authentic and I love it. We need more comedians like him.
I'm so glad after all that, you kept your humor and your faith.
Sending you love and prayers for your continued healing ♥️
Your friend’s wife was CORRECT. Sign me up! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I missed you so much when you were away, prayed for you often. So glad you are back. What an inspiring message, very touching.
Awesome. It was good to hear his honesty. And his gift of natural comedy as he told his story. Humble looks good on you Sir.
“Time to pass the buckets”. 🤣🤣🤣
Dude is naturally just really funny. The way he kicked the bottle made me laugh even.
You are amazing ! We all struggle with something...and if anyone holds it against you then walk away from them including "Christians"
With every head bowed and with every eye closed..
We love you John!!!
So spot on with the mum of 3!!! Hilarious. I love his humour and spirit, so funny and keeps going!
Great clip! Sometimes you have to go through the dark before you can appreciate the light.
Only legends got here before it was taken down
Legend alert
facts
Love you brother! Keep telling the story of redemption and being funny!
God bless you John! 😊
God bless brother. Falling is easy, getting up is hard...you are not alone. We all have seen into the abyss. God is great. Much love.
“This place sounds amazing” “oh only one person watches you pee” oh my goodness! Hilarious. I admire your transparency. I am thankful you are alive and well. Praise God that his mercies are new each day! You are very talented.
One of my biggest disappointments of last year was when your concert in Syracuse, NY was canceled. It would have been my second time seeing you. I love you, I think you are funny and your honesty is refreshing. Christians do shame others in the name of Christ’s love. I struggle with that because God is love and loves us through our failures then makes them our strength through Him.
Lisa, I didn’t even know he was scheduled to be in Syracuse last year.
@@MrMixolydian7 yes last October
Thanks so much John! It’s both comedic and inspiring!
I have 2 tickets to see John in Houston on April 1st and I'm so happy to finally see him in person. He's such a natural, so genuine, and so very funny. Love him! And I 'found' him by accident on RUclips last year watching his 'weatherman in Colorado' and I thought it was for real. Brilliant man!
Loved everything about this. Thanks for the history, vulnerability, and the laughs, John. ♥️
You are clothed in his righteousness Jon! We love you & God bless you!
I definitely can’t wait to go see another one of your shows 😀
“[He] moved through the days in peace and wonder, for his whole story had been told for the first time, and he found that he was still loved.” -Andrew Peterson
Your humility is refreshing, thank you for keeping it real.
My favorite set ever!
God bless you for your willingness to be vulnerable enough to share this message.
I don't think I've ever cried while watching John. The shame cycle is real man.
💯
having the ability to laugh at yourself rather than act as though you can do no wrong when facing shameful or embarrassing chapters in your overall life story is courageous AF and rare but NECESSARY to be able to call oneself a mature person.
Thank you for choosing to live and bring light to others even in your darkest of times! 💗
Your stand up is hilarious. Well wishes, John. You are so strong. Sending you love. 💛
Omg I’m dyiiiing 😂😂😂 the mom who interrupted about rehab omg soooooo hilarious.
Glad you’re back doing what you do so well, making people laugh!! You’re right, laughter is good medicine. God is good, and his love is forever, so glad you’re feeling his love - We all need it that’s for sure. Thanks and God bless
It takes the greatest amount of courage to bounce back up. The greatest laughter indeed come from the worst pain. I am still a big fan💓
Thanks for sharing! Lol We love you just the way you are! Wish I was going to a live show! You rock!
Been there, done that, have the t-shirt (literally). The biggest misconception is the response of people once the “truth” is out. I lost very very few acquaintances but my friends and the overwhelming majority of the world accepted, encouraged, and loved me. Proud of you for helping remove the stigma. Keep fighting the good fight.
You are one of the few comedians I find laugh out loud funny every time: audience interaction and delivery is always on-point. I am rooting for you! Thank you for all the light and joy you bring to so many people.
Aw... John made me cry from a sweet story.
I’m usually crying from laughter.
Love you John! I pray for you too!
I wish this had a love button. I love your vulnerability.
Glad yr doing better, man. Proud of you for chugging through :)
Absolutely loved this John!!! You are hilarious ♥️
Love light laughter! Peace be with you! Stay strong you got this… hilarious 😂
We love you John Crist!!!!! We hated when you were in rehab too, def missed ya!! So glad you are doing well 🙌🏼💙🙏🏼
Love you, John! Your comedy has made me laugh so hard and given me so much joy. Thank you for that.
One of the funniest people doing standup!! He’s got such talent for stories and being real even through his problems.
I'm glad you sought help and I'm glad you are feeling more like yourself again
Oh my heart ❤️ your awesome and thank you for being you
I loved this and although I wasn’t hurt or offended, I forgive you, John. Accept you. EVERYONE deserves another chance. And dude, you’ve shown more regret than OJ. So it’s cool. You can stop apologizing and beating yourself up. You didn’t kill anyone.
Find me a grown-up who hasn’t hurt anyone, who doesn’t regret some of their actions and I’ll find you a liar!
Pick up, go on, do good. Spread the love. We need it. 💚
A liar Or a narcissist because they don’t regret nothing they just don’t care
if you weren’t affected or hurt, forgiveness is not yours to extend. he sexually harassed and exploited women and now turns around and makes a joke about it. it’s disgusting. this whole clip is manipulative and repulsive.
@@yourleftbigtoe That’s not your position to judge him. Don’t like him? Move on! The man owned up to his mistakes. Take that self righteous perfect life of yours elsewhere. Because of judgemental people like you it’s exactly why the unsaved stay away from church
@@yourleftbigtoe let’s open your WHOLE life to inspection… every deep dark part. Every time you called someone a name, made fun of someone, lied (even a white lie), disobeyed a law, even a traffic law, speeding, not fully stopping at a red light… had a bad thought, thought that guy over there had a hot body(lust)… just because you’re better at “hiding” your sin doesn’t make you PERFECT…
@@yourleftbigtoe If you weren’t hurt, wrath isn’t yours. If you aren’t God, judgement isn’t yours.
People who are sorry get forgiven. That’s how I work. Sometimes it is REALLY hard, but I work toward it.
Everyone hurts someone. Everyone does things that they later wish they hadn’t done.
Humans err.
Forgiveness is good for the offender and good for the offended.
That’s my opinion.
Good to have you back, John. I really missed your comedy. Just sww the new concert you uploaded, and I think God blessed you with an even better sense of humor than ever for getting straightened out.
I heard the Cleveland version of this - and I loved listening to it again - PREACH JOHN!!
I honestly love for who you are, and how you conduct yourself on the stage, you are hilarious and spot-on all the time with your jokes, you are so good that when I see a notification coming from you, I excuse myself at work and go to the bathroom to listen to you and get a good laugh. Keep it up dude! ❤🥰👏👏👏
Haha! That is great!🤣😂🤣🥰
Love John Crist!!!!!
John this is one of your very best videos!! Ty
I'm glad you kept going, I just watched your latest special and I laughed so hard my abs hurt. Great stress relief! Thanks!
John, your humor was a blessing to me when I was going through some rough times. God is not only our Savior, but also our redeemer. As you continue to embrace His grace and redemption He will continue to use you to bless others with both your humor and humility.
Amen! God is such a GOOD Father!
Amen! I love it. Thank God you are back!!!
I am thankful for you showing your pain and humility. Glad to have you back doing shows and you just being you! May you always feel God's love and mercy especially at times when walking through moments in the shadow
MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT!! ❤
The fact that you can talk about it and joke about it. Is amazing please continue doing what you're doing please continue making people laugh you are a wonderful person we are all sinners and that is OK because Jesus makes us better
Had no idea you were going through this. I just I hadn't seen you on my threads. God bless you. I love you and your work. Keep it coming ❤
I am so impressed not only by your comedy but by your willingness to be vulnerable and your bravery. It takes a big person to go public, you knew it could cost you your career but you did it for all the right reasons. I applaud your honesty 🙏🏼🙌🏻❤️
Coming to see you in Tulsa and in Denver!! Looking forward to it!
This is amazing! Please never stop making people laugh and remember God loves you!
I'm so glad you're doing comedy again! Love your honesty and you're one of the best comedians! ❤
God bless you. Thanks for your honesty. ♥️
Best video I’ve seen in a while! Thank you
“..I’ve seen the devil, I’ve looked him in the eye…I don’t have time for wahhh..” That was powerful.
Aww this made me cry, unconditional love ❤️
I look forward to so much more Your truly one of the best
Glad your back
John, you always make me smile. Handsome, witty, real, hilarious. I'm glad that I stumbled upon you on RUclips that one day many months ago...I hope I didn't hurt you. Hahaha.
Beautiful message
SUCH a talented/gifted man!! Mr. Crist, Sir, please-please-PLEASE continue sharing your God-given gifts with us mere mortals 💕😎💕
So happy for you john we love ya! ❤️
Positive Laughter is hard to come by, I thank you for your gift 🤪
Love ya John! You always crack me up. Also 👏 the moms comments
Thanks for calling me and my buddy out for going to the bathroom at the Knoxville show lol. I wasn't embarrassed at all...
🤣🤣🤣
Oh April 1st, I want to hug you with such encouragement.
Loving the honesty. Well weaved together.
Much love from Vancouver Canada keep doing u love ya
Mark Lowry is amazing, and so are you. The impact that your transparency will have on people is eternal.