This week, our guest is Ramona Jones - a published author of several fiction novels that include a message designed to inspire, uplift and empower women. We talk about Ramona's non-churchy upbringing, how she got saved, and her transition into churchy culture. She of course shares a hilarious story, and it's about her first time in a pentecostal church service. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Jan 05, 2020•15 min
Our guest this week is a hilarious comedian and actor, Jevin Smith. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA and known as "Wealthy Jev", he also serves at his church as a minister, and produces & stars in his own funny videos across social media. Jev talks about his churchy life and upbringing in this episode, and recounts how he was taught to speak in tongues as a kid. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Dec 29, 2019•28 min
This week, our guest is the awesomely talented singer and songwriter, Michelle Williams. As a member of R&B girl group Destiny's Child (one of the best-selling female groups of all time), and as a solo artist, she's won several awards, including a Grammy. Recently Michelle was also revealed to be The Butterfly on ABC's The Masked Singer! In this episode, we talk about Michelle's churchy life and upbringing in Rockford, Il. She of course shares some hilarious stories about the consequences of...
Dec 22, 2019•35 min
Our guest this week is one of my best friends, Elder Brandon Lee - a preacher and teacher, who also serves on the praise and worship team at Glad Tidings International COGIC in Hayward, CA. In this episode, Brandon recounts some funny and unique testimonies that he's heard over the years. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Dec 15, 2019•29 min
This week, our guest is Cheryce Thompson - a savvy entrepreneur that offers her services as a writer and editor, while managing her own blog and other ventures. We talk about her churchy life and upbringing, as well as some hilarious church stories that she and her friends still laugh about to this day. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Dec 08, 2019•19 min
Our guest this week is Elder Darryl Jones - an awesome preacher and teacher that serves at Emmanuel COGIC in Los Angeles, CA, and professionally works in real estate. He talks about his upbringing in the church as a several-generations-deep minister in the grand old Church of God in Christ. Of course, he shares some hilarious stories about all of the things that could go wrong during a normal church service. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this ...
Dec 01, 2019•24 min
This week, our guest is Keyondra Lockett - a phenomenal singer/songwriter, fashionista, and all around dope person to know. Originally a member of the all-female gospel group Zie'l, Keyondra has branched out with several incredible solo projects. We talk about her churchy life, her upbringing, and she shares some funny church stories about how fights can break out anywhere... even around the offering plate. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this e...
Nov 24, 2019•23 min
Our guest this week is Benjamin Jones - an up-and-coming Christian comedian, with some super funny videos across social media. He's also a dope musician, singer/songwriter, and full time praise and worship leader. Of course he brings us some hilarious church stories, including a time when he had to fervently seek God for a porcelain throne. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Nov 17, 2019•30 min
Our guest this week is Lady T'Mil Curtis - a marketing and brand strategist known as "The Navigator", who also serves as marketplace, career and ministry coach. We talk about her churchy and musical life, and she shares a humbling and hilarious experience from one of her earlier ministry engagements. She was definitely not prepared for the situation that unfolded! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Nov 10, 2019•33 min
This week, our guest is Jason Fredericks - an awesome comedian, writer, actor and performer who you may know as one-third of the comedy team, The Playmakers. We talk about his churchy upbringing, how he and the Playmakers got started and rose to internet fame, and his current ventures with his brother, Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) & several other comedians he now manages. He also shares a crazy story of a fight that broke out at his church growing up. No one is safe... not even the pastor! ...
Nov 03, 2019•46 min
This week, we're talking to my good friend / sister, Megan Fowlkes! She's been a singer in church all of her life, and has just recently started focusing on her career as a professional baker. Megan shares some crazy experiences she's had at funerals, and how someone or something always causes inappropriate laughter! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com
Oct 27, 2019•28 min
This week, our guest is Byron "Mr. Talkbox" Chambers! A Grammy and Dove award winning artist, Byron has created several gospel and contemporary Christian projects, and collaborated with artists of all genres. You might know him from being featured on Bruno Mars' 24k Magic, or from writing and performing with Beckah Shae and tobyMac. We talk about Byron's upbringing as a preacher's kid in church, some of his current music projects, and his experience with some miracle healing services that were a...
Oct 20, 2019•31 min
This week, we're talking to Bishop Joel Trout - a prolific speaker and teacher that has spent 25 years in ministry as a pastor, church planter and builder. He has also founded two churches and assumed the pastorate of three churches. We talk about his churchy upbringing, and he shares some hilarious stories about why passing the mic during your sermon might not be a great idea! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode - Visit ChurchyLife.com...
Oct 13, 2019•35 min
This week's guest is Gerard Bonner - a music industry veteran, and founder of BonnerfideRadio.com. We talk about his journey in the radio and gospel music industry, and his churchy upbringing. He also shares some hilarious stories about growing up as a musician, and crazy testimonies he's had to sit through in church! For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode - Visit ChurchyLife.com
Oct 06, 2019•39 min
In today's episode, we're talking to LaTrice Pace! An amazing singer and songwriter, LaTrice has several projects under her belt as a solo artist, and as a member of The Anointed Pace Sisters. We talk about her churchy life and upbringing, and she shares some hilarious mishaps and misquotes that have happened during performances with her sisters. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode - Visit ChurchyLife.com
Sep 29, 2019•21 min
You know Anthony Davis as one third of the hilarious comedy group, The Playmakers. Along with KevOnStage and Jason Fredericks, their popular videos about the funny stuff that happens in church and churchy culture have gone viral several times over. We talk to Ant about his churchy upbringing, being a PK (preacher's kid), and growing up in Seattle, Washington. Of course, he shares some hilarious church stories, about the type of food the saints might try to offer you! For full episode information...
Sep 26, 2019•28 min
In our inaugural episode, the creator of Church Funny and founder of Churchy Life, LLC, Damon Collins (www.thisisdamon.com), talks about the idea behind the podcast and what listeners can look forward to hearing in each episode. As an added bonus, you'll also get to check out a test episode Damon did with his wife, Dany, called Cheating Deacons.
Sep 26, 2019•12 min
This is episode 0... the intro, to the intro! Churchy Life is bringing you real, fun conversations, with real Christians - from every walk of life. Make sure you visit ChurchyLife.com for more.
Sep 26, 2019•4 min
