I'm a pastor's kid. But not the wild, rebellious kind. The "so goody-goody it makes you sick" kind. I wish I could tell you a colorful testimony that takes me through a rocky history of drugs, alcohol, sex or gangs. But to be honest, I wasn't ever cool enough to get offered any of those things. I never ran far from God, and was blessed to grow up in a loving Christian home. But God has taken me on my own rocky road, and that path has made me stronger as His follower.
It was at seventh grade Youth Camp when I walked to the proverbial walk to the altar and made my parents’ faith my own. At that age, I knew what it meant. But I’m still being taught. Ever since that day, I have been shown his unfailing love, patience and grace in the midst of my shortcomings. When I met my wife, her charismatic background clashed with my conservative roots and I was opened up to contemporary styles of worship. Now we go to a church that merges both. Who knew?
If I had to pick one phrase to sum up my life with Christ, it would be "walk of faith." There have been many moments where I have left all safe options behind and stepped out into the unknown future. And God has been there. I am a fervent believer in living your dreams, and my wife and I painfully put our finances and careers on the line to do just that. God's provisions have been nothing short of miraculous. Now I am directing films, traveling the country as a comedian and making an impact as an entertainer and storyteller in the mainstream entertainment industry.
As a venue for Christ's message, I can think of no greater platform. Every day I get to wake up and participate in God's plan. I feel blessed. He is opening doors to reach a pop culture where the Christian perspective is far from politically correct. And to meet that challenge, I take pride in being excellent in front of such a tough crowd. That's why I like to tell people I am a comedian who is a Christian, not a Christian Comedian... there's a difference. My act reaches all people. And if in some way that breaks down barriers and draws them to a community of believers, then I've done my job. Christ comes in and does the rest.