John Branyan's Comedy Sojourn Podcast

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern Time, John Branyan LIVE streams a comedy show with three of his most talented friends:  Brian Apprille--Fellow Comedian,  John thomas Oaks--Song Composer, Juan DeVevo--Founding Member of Casting Crowns.  On Today's episode: Hans Fiene (of Lutheran Satire fame) joins the crew to put on a puppet show. Yes, really! If you like listening to this show, you'll love watching it.  Tune in every Sunday at 7:00pm on the John Branyan YouTube channel. Your LIVE comments will be featured!  Also--join us October 6th-8th at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in Knoxville.  Details at flfnetwork.com.

We're not at the kitchen table today...we're in front of our computer screens, video-chatting with our friend, Juan DeVevo.  It takes us forever to introduce him and the topic--so please bear with us while we shoot the breeze. Juan is a founding member and "Stage Left Guitar Player" for Casting Crowns. So, let's talk about worship music.  (And don't forget to give us two things you LOVE every time you say something you "hate.")What does John have against modern praise music? What would it take to win him over?Also--what does this have to do with chicken nuggets? We'll cover all of these things and much, much more!  In fact, this is an EXTENDED EPISODE, which would have been even longer if The Peaches hadn't decided when to pull the plug... You can find Juan's touring schedule at castingcrowns.com.  Also--visit johnbranyan.com for details about VACAY WITH COMICS. Coming in July, 2023.  We'll see you at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference October 6th-8th in Knoxville.  (Flfnetwor

Every week, four Christian entertainers host a LIVE show on YouTube called the Starving Comics Quarantine Show.  Tune in Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern and interact with John Branyan, Juan DeVevo, Brian Apprille, and John thomas Oaks!  Here's a sample of the mayhem you're missing...  On this episode--Anita Renfroe joins our merry band to play one of our favorite games and help us understand Southern Women a little better.  If you like what you hear, subscribe to the John Branyan YouTube channel.  Also--come hang with us at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference October 6th-8th in Knoxville, Tennessee. Details at flfnetwork.com. 

Welcome to the table at the Comedian's house...and welcome to "Kokomo Beach" as well. We've been doing some hard work managing our emotions lately...   John used a passage in 1 Timothy when he was teaching at youth Bible Study this week. What does "rebuke" mean? And what does "exhort" mean? Ask your kids to define words for you, Neighbor! It helps them learn to think! Later: we give some examples of adults who struggle with ethical dilemmas because they aren't wise.    What would you do if the boat was sinking and you could only save 4 out of 10 people?  (Why not just roll dice?)   Then: what would you do if you got pregnant out of wedlock and didn't want to confess to your family?Finally:  Pilgrim's progress is a really great story. Kids don't have the capacity to understand it fully. But, with some life experience (and maturity), it really hits you!  If you'd like to contact the Comedian, you can email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com.  We are gearing up f

Jump in the car with Comedian John Branyan and his son-in-law, Luke McKinney.  This week, they're on the way BACK to Indiana from Georgia, and they're discussing how the comedy show went.   Ignore the road noise, and pass the coffee. Topics include:-Great hotel experiences -Good shows and bad comedy shows-Arguing with libs on social media (and telling a pastor to step down)-"The most evil people in the world know that, if they're going to maneuver in society, they have to make people like them.  Serial killers are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet! They win people over because they're so nice! But they're just desperately wicked people." And much, much more. Visit johnbranyan.com and join the Comedy Clique to support the show! Also, sign up to attend the Fight Laugh Feast Conference at flfnetwork.com.  Email The Comedian Next Door at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com. 

John and The Peaches are joined at the table by Tabby--the other sister.  Tabby's baby is a grabby baby. (Say that three times fast.)  The conversation ambles around family and food... and then we get down to business! The camping trip last week did NOT go according to plan.  Spoilers: there was car trouble and much, much, much vomit. What can we do when the family trip just keeps delivering blow after blow? How can we be emotionally okay--when things are falling apart physically?On the one hand, it's nice to feel needed and to have your job clearly laid out in front of you. But how many of us actually live as though we believe that "blessings come through raindrops and healing comes through tears"?   (Update: That song is only 11 years old. But it might as well be 30.)It's a miracle of the Holy Spirit whenever ANYONE is able to step outside the terrible situation and stay Kingdom-minded. Then:  WHYYYYYY ME?!?!?! Lessons from Nancy Kerrigan and the Pipe Incident... 

This week, jump in the car with the Comedian, John Branyan, and his son-in-law, Luke McKinney. We're traveling down to Atlanta from Indianapolis, which means there's plenty of time for thinking and chatting. Ignore the road noise, and make sure you're buckled properly.  Topics include: -Progressive Christianity -Refusing to associate with apostates -Planks and Logs (and when should we judge?) -Social media theology and popular false teaching -How does John write jokes and plan his comedy sets? -And much more! Visit johnbranyan.com and join the Comedy Clique! All the cool kids are doing it!  Also--if you haven't downloaded the Fight Laugh Feast App and become a member of the FLF Network, what are you waiting for?   Email the Comedian at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com

Hey, Neighbor! Pull up a chair because we've got a cute story about kids at the Bubble Show.  The Kingdom of Heaven is made up of such as these... Then:  A survey of parks in our hometown. Maybe this isn't interesting to anyone else--but you can Google "Jackson Morrow Park Kokomo" and confirm we're TELLING THE TRUTH about this! Later:  John got into some trouble suggesting that women shouldn't be "comedians" the same way men can...  Allow him to clarify.   Eventually, he admits the women in his family are very funny, which prompts the Peaches to share a story about the dream she had. (One word: Ants) Finally, go check out Facebook and see the horde of angry trolls on John's page. How the heathen rage when Christians celebrate life.  ---- We want you to come on vacation with us! Visit johnbranyan.com for more information about Vacay with Comics.  

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern, four Christian entertainers host the best LIVE YouTube event of the whole week! It's called the Starving Comics Quarantine Show.  If you haven't been tuning in for the live broadcasts, here's a little sample of what you've been missing... On this episode, Juan DeVevo is out on the road and Jt's keyboard crashed. (This is why we have a sound check!)  Also, we have a special guest in the studio: Kristin Weber! She's an expert on Adulting for Jesus.  John surprises Jt with something that will change the course of the entire show. And, later, we play a new game called "Channels," which makes a lot more sense when you can SEE the television.If you're ready to watch this show live, subscribe to the John Branyan YouTube channel and tune in every Sunday evening! Also, consider supporting content like this by visiting johnbranyan.com and joining the Comedy Clique. 

John and the Peaches are sitting at the table with mugs of tea. But no sugar for John, Please! He is deeply invested in a fad diet--and it's taking over his dreams.  Since you're at the Comedian's house today, you can help us get ready for Family Camp next week.  John is scheduled to deliver four talks, plus games and activities, so we need to figure out which topics to cover with the campers. (Somebody grab a pen and write this stuff down!)-Comedy is able to thrive in families because of shared contexts/experiences. There are lots of opportunities for "inside jokes" and call-backs! -Good improv works because comedy is built into the game... and guess Who built comedy into the Game of Life? -In order to do comedy better, learn to ask lots of questions. -Tell kids the truth...  (You have to understand what's true in order to make jokes about it.) If all of this seems a bit disjointed and random, it's because we still have some polishing to do before next week!  What else should we cover in

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern, four Christian entertainers host the best LIVE YouTube event of the whole week! It's called the Starving Comics Quarantine Show. If you haven't been tuning in for the live broadcasts, here's a little sample of what you've been missing... In this episode, John Branyan and Brian Apprille and Juan DeVevo and John thomas Oaks are telling STORIES based on word prompts drawn randomly.  (You can get your own copy of the game Story Salad by visiting johnthomasoaks.com) Plus, we're totally not ripping off Fat Albert... Not at all... Be sure to subscribe to John Branyan's YouTube channel so you can be part of the next SCQS!

John's a little under the weather, but he's going to soldier on!  It's very, very hot in our neck of the woods, and it's reminding us of happy childhood memories, digging holes and making "Mixtures." Those were the days, right?!Next: John tells us his idea for making Pride Parades into "family friendly" events.  But the Peaches is worried his idea might be a little too much fun... Finally: the Atheists are swarming on John's Facebook page.  You can go look at some of their comments, but don't spend too much time trying to climb inside their heads and think like they do.  It's hellish in there. If you'd like to connect with the Comedian and his family, you can email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .  We're going to be hosting another Vacay with Comics in July of 2023!  Please be on the lookout for details on our website (johnbranyan.com) ....but cut John some slack because it's really hot up in the attic where he works. 

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern, four Christian entertainers host the best LIVE YouTube event of the whole week! It's called the Starving Comics Quarantine Show. If you haven't been tuning in for the live broadcasts, here's a little sample of what you've been missing...On today's episode, we're trying not to violate YouTube's dumb copyright laws. Let us tell you our tale of woe about how we keep getting flagged for our parodies, which are supposed to be protected under Fair Use. Then, later, we play a new game where we have to deliver inspiring speeches, using a slideshow we've never seen before.  It's better when you can SEE the action, so you should tune in next Sunday on John Branyan's YouTube channel and be part of the show. 

Welcome to the kitchen table of the Comedian Next Door!   Today, we start with a parable... No, wait, we have to talk about pet food first....  Oh, and we need to pause and sort out some child drama.  Okay, NOW we're going to hear a parable about a church with a strange number of house fires. Everybody's house is burning to the ground around here!  What is going on??? We need to look at the fruit that church people are producing. And then we need to have the courage to stop taking advice from broke people.   Instead of buying fireworks, why don't you teach your kids the basic tenents of Christianity?  (Pssst, Christianity teaches more than just "love people.")If you'd like to reach out to the Comedian and his family, you can email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com .  Also, consider supporting the show by visiting johnbranyan.com and joining the Comedy Clique! We'll see you at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in October, Neighbor! (Details at flfnetwork.com)   &nbs

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern time, four Christian entertainers host a LIVE YouTube event called the Starving Comics Quarantine Show.  If you have been missing these, here's an audio sample to give you the idea.The first 3-4 minutes of this episode make up the "sound check" portion. You'll hear the hosts talk all over each other, thanks to the internet delay and the fact that Juan DeVevo is calling in from the road with his tiny little band called Casting Crowns. John thomas Oaks and Brian Apprille also join John Branyan to talk about Star Spangled Ding Dongs and Chubby Bruce.   Trust us when we tell you that both of these things are significant to regular viewers of SCQS, so tune in and get caught up! To support SCQS and other content from John Branyan Comedy, visit johnbranyan.com and become a clique member! Also, you can follow John Branyan on YouTube and set your notifications to remind you when he goes LIVE.  

John and the Peaches are on a video call with Tabby and our new intern...  So--rather than joining us at the table, you can roll up at a chair at the office desk! Today, we're talking about the fact that things change and people grow, and sometimes we regret things we said years ago.  (Hey, that rhymes.)  We place a high value on "consistency" (as opposed to hypocrisy), which is a good thing EXCEPT there may come a point where the focus on consistency will prevent us from making necessary changes.  Why are we so afraid to be DIFFERENT than we were in the past?In this episode: -We can't say all the truth things at once. Only God can.  -Do something that Future Tabby will thank you for! (Good job, Past Tabby.)-How can an aspiring young minion get her foot in the door of the entertainment industry?  (Spoiler: The Comedian doesn't know.)Plus more! If you'd like to contact us, email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com.  Also, consider supporting the show by visiting johnbranyan.com and join

Every Sunday at 7:00pm Eastern Time, John Branyan LIVE streams a comedy show with three of his most talented friends:  Brian Apprille--Fellow Comedian,  John thomas Oaks--Song Composer, Juan DeVevo--Founding Member of Casting Crowns.  On this episode, the hosts share a new song about Frost Heaves. (People from Boston know all about that phenomenon!)  Also--we bring back a popular segement: CONSPIRACY THEORY JEOPARDY. If you like listening to this show, you'll love watching it.  Tune in on Sunday at 7:00pm on the John Branyan YouTube channel. 

This episode is late, Neighbor! We have no excuse...Pull up a seat at the table to hear the story of how the McKinney Kids offended someone at McDonald's.  Also--there's a viral scandal involving a pastor from Indiana that John wants to talk about. Does this conversation make any conhesive sense, or does it just wander from one random thought to another? We're not sure! But this episode DOES have lots of toads going for it!  (Do dogs eat for pleasure?)Contact us by emailing nextdoor@johnbranyan.com.  Also, considering supporting John Branyan Comedy by visiting johnbranyan.com and joining the Comedy Clique! There are lots of insider perks for doing so.   We'll see you at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in October!

Every Sunday at 7:00pm, John Branyan goes LIVE on YouTube with the Starving Comics Quarantine Show. He's joined by Brian Apprille, John thomas Oaks, and Juan DeVevo, of Casting Crowns. Here's a sample of SCQS.  During the sound check, the men discuss kombucha and keifer. (Points if you alredy know how to pronounce both of those.) Cue the theme song!   On today's episode, Brian is out of town, but he joins us in the comment section.  Juan and Jt Oaks talk about doing shows in barns...   And later Jt debuts a brand new song about traveling through Atlanta.  GET US OUT OF HERE!Finally, we play a game where you have to identify what's missing in the picture.  It's much better when you're able to WATCH rather than just listening. So--maybe consider following John Branyan on YouTube and joining us LIVE for the next episode of SCQS! 

Welcome to the kitchen table of the comedian next door!  All the kids are here, making a joyful noise next to the recorder.  But we're not going to "shush" them unless/until they do something wrong...This week, we learned that we are the reason some people don't want to come to church. And what have we been doing to cause them to be so completely repulsed?   We've been laughing! (The horror.)   There is WAY TOO MUCH SADNESS in the world for Christians to spend any time being funny.  Do you have any idea how many traumatic experiences happen in churches?!  We have so much crying to do and so little time...  Stop smiling! This is serious! If you'd like to contact the Comedian, email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com.   Also, consider supporting the show by visiting johnbranyan.com and joining the Comedy Clique.  We'll see you at the Fight Laugh Feast Conference in October! (Details at flfnetwork.com)