Article on Audio: Why Aren’t Christians Funny?

About this episode

The episode discusses how the gospel allows Christians to embrace humor and joy rather than seriousness.

Some Christians take themselves too seriously, but the gospel sets us free to laugh. Joylessness isn't equated with godliness.

Topics covered

• humor
• Christianity
• joy
• gospel
• seriousness

Keywords

• Christians
• funny
• joylessness
• godliness
• laughter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Gospel Coalition

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