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Christian comedy is a subgenre of comedy where the material presented is aimed towards a Christian audience. The performances are typically held on church grounds or at off-site, church-sponsored venues.

The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. From 2006 notable performers like Victoria Jackson, Tim Conway, Sinbad and Patricia Heaton appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, Thou Shalt Laugh.^[1]

Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an outreach, with the idea that a comedy show is an effective method to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.^[2] Christian comedy is also used as a method to renew and refresh the spirit of church members, based on the Bible passage that says laughter does a heart good, like medicine.^[3]

Notable Christian comedians

Notable Christian comedy troupes

Blimey Cow

References

^ Thou Shalt Laugh Archived December 23, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
^ Christian Comedians
^ Christian Comedy Acts

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[1] Thou Shalt Laugh Archived December 23, 2007, at the Wayback Machine

[2] Christian Comedians

[3] Christian Comedy Acts

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 '''Christian comedy''' is a subgenre of [[comedy]] where the material presented is aimed towards a Christian audience. The performances are typically held on church grounds or at off-site, church-sponsored venues.
-The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. Recently,{{as of when|date=August 2019}} notable performers like [[Victoria Jackson]], [[Tim Conway]], [[Sinbad (entertainer)|Sinbad]] and [[Patricia Heaton]] have appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, ''Thou Shalt Laugh''.<ref>[http://thoushaltlaugh.com/ Thou Shalt Laugh] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223151828/http://www.thoushaltlaugh.com/ |date=2007-12-23 }}</ref>
+The material often contains Christian references, although this is not a requirement. From 2006 notable performers like [[Victoria Jackson]], [[Tim Conway]], [[Sinbad (entertainer)|Sinbad]] and [[Patricia Heaton]] appeared on a DVD series for the Christian market entitled, ''Thou Shalt Laugh''.<ref>[http://thoushaltlaugh.com/ Thou Shalt Laugh] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223151828/http://www.thoushaltlaugh.com/ |date=December 23, 2007 }}</ref>
-Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an [[outreach]], with the idea that a comedy show is a great way to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.<ref>[http://www.larryweaver.com/entertainment/christian-comedians.asp Christian Comedians]</ref> Christian comedy is also used as a method to renew and refresh the spirit of church members, based on the Bible passage that says laughter does a heart good, like medicine.<ref>[http://www.christiancomedyacts.com Christian Comedy Acts]</ref>
+Christian comedy is increasingly being used as an [[outreach]], with the idea that a comedy show is an effective method to bring people into church who may have never thought about coming.<ref>[http://www.larryweaver.com/entertainment/christian-comedians.asp Christian Comedians]</ref> Christian comedy is also used as a method to renew and refresh the spirit of church members, based on the Bible passage that says laughter does a heart good, like medicine.<ref>[http://www.christiancomedyacts.com Christian Comedy Acts]</ref>
 ==Notable Christian comedians==
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 *[[Tim Conway]]
 *[[John Crist (comedian)|John Crist]]
-*[[Anthony Griffith (actor) | Anthony Griffith]]<ref>[http://thegrablegroup.com/speaker_gg/anthony-griffith/ "Anthony Griffith Bio | The Grable Group"]</ref>
+*[[Anthony Griffith (actor)|Anthony Griffith]]
 *[[Tim Hawkins]]
 *[[Victoria Jackson]]
 *[[Milton Jones]]
+*[[Trey Kennedy]]
 *[[Mark Lowry]]
+*[[Taylor Mason]]
-*[[Taylor Mason]]<ref>[http://thegrablegroup.com/speaker_gg/taylor-mason/ l "Taylor Mason Bio | The Grable Group"]</ref>
-*[[Jeffrey Allen Mishler|Jeff Allen]] [Mishler]<ref>[http://thegrablegroup.com/speaker_gg/comedian-jeff-allen-comedian/ "Jeff Allen Bio | The Grable Group"]</ref>
+*[[Jeffrey Allen Mishler|Jeff Allen]] [Mishler]
-*[[Nazareth]]
+*[[Tyler Perry]]
 *[[Chonda Pierce]]
 *[[Kerri Pomarolli]]
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 *[[Marty Simpson (comedian) | Marty Simpson]]
 *[[Brad Stine]]
-*[[Daren Streblow]]<ref>[http://thegrablegroup.com/speaker_gg/daren-streblow/ "Daren Streblow Bio | The Grable Group"]</ref>
 *[[Tim Vine]]
 *[[Mike Warnke]]
+* [[Lester Barrie]]
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 ==Notable Christian comedy troupes==
 *[[Blimey Cow]]
-*[https://web.archive.org/web/20140302014740/http://brokenbelievers.com/2011/06/30/ccm-spotlight-on-isaac-air-freight/ Isaac Air Freight]
-** Spin-off team, ''Mitch & Allen''
 ==See also==
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 [[Category:Christian performing arts]]
 [[Category:Comedy]]
+[[Category:Religious comedy and humour]]
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