You need to know there’s something bigger than you. The less there is of you, the better it’s gonna be. The gospel is: You need to die you need to become less. “The gospel is not a self-improvement program. “The human mindset is, ‘Boy, God better live up to my standards’ … like we’re the final say. God … isn’t afraid of your questions,” Hawkins declared. And that’s the joke to me - that we try to fit an infinite God to our finite brain and make it work. “Have you read the Bible? You don’t have to be crass, but let’s call it what it is and not make the Bible into something we’re comfortable with,” Hawkins said. Sprinkled through all the jokes, however, is Hawkins’ serious side. It’s entertaining, and it’s kind of cool to see a guy who’s learned how to make a living from being a complete moron.” “It’s fun to be together in a live setting. It could be that you’re going through stuff and need a break. “It could be just a release - you haven’t laughed for a while. “The takeaway could be whatever you need it for,” Hawkins explained. Going to one of his performances means different things to different people, he said. Laughter truly is a great medicine Join us at Triad Baptist Church on August 26th as we host Christian comedian Tim Hawkins, who finds humor in the. “It’s a great place to do comedy,” he said. Hawkins primarily performs in churches to Christian audiences. There’s such an emotional cost to this, which is why it’s so important to not only get in touch with the Lord as much as you can on a daily basis to give you strength, but to also refresh you and fill you back up.” Stories of those impacted by his comedy greatly affect Hawkins, especially fans who are going through a difficult time. Aren’t they awesome? Do it again do it again!’” ‘Do it again! Do it again! Make another one!’ It’s like … He made a great blade of grass. Chesterton who talks about the mundane and ‘Why does God make so many things?’” Hawkins explained. “They say that the devil’s in the details, but I think it’s more that God is detailed, like in creation. Becoming a professional meant finding small things that add up to quality. Recognizing his growth as a performer, Hawkins said it was mostly in the details. “If I knew how bad I was at the beginning, I would’ve quit a long time ago, but I think that the passion to do it was so strong that even when I failed at it, I would want to keep doing it.” It was more desperation than anything that got me into comedy - I didn’t have many other options. It was just the great unknown - going out there and finding your way. “You just go where your gut takes you and where you think you have some skill,” Hawkins concluded. “The joke is I was making six figures, but there was a decimal. “The good thing about it was that I wasn’t leaving a six-figure job,” Hawkins said. His wife is the one who encouraged him to make the leap and go into full-time comedy. Hawkins enjoyed entertaining most of his life but wavered about making it his career. You kind of have to find groups of people and have them face towards you and do your best to get them to listen to what you have to say.” Career choice Now a self-described “under-the-radar celebrity,” Hawkins has spent the last 25 years or so “giving laughter” to crowds who need it. It’s similar to an addiction, filling a deeper need, a deeper longing, he said. Comedy is my only life skill.The first time Tim Hawkins got a laugh, he knew he had found his passion. Still, Tim is no rock star: “It’s not like I have a choice. Tim’s hilarious music videos have brought him viral YouTube fame with fan favorites including The Chick-fil-A Song, Yoga Pants, Aging Rockers, Things You Don’t Say to Your Wife, Cletus Take the Reel, A Homeschool Family, and The Government Can. Sure he’s funny, but fans are often even more amazed at his singing voice and guitar chops. The perils of marriage, homeschooling, and growing up in the Midwest may not exemplify the rock star life, but they make for really good punchlines. His act is 1 part gifted + 2 parts twisted, the only certainty being his on-the-nose observations that expose the ridiculousness of daily life while marveling in its hilarity. Tim’s gut-busting comedy show entertains the entire family while doubling down on the funny, a daunting task in an age where the obscene has become routine. With 300,000,000 video views online and over 100 sold-out concerts every year, his Jackwagon Crew has grown into a revolution of multi-generational proportions. Since giving up his job as a grocery truck driver in 2002, Tim Hawkins has been establishing himself as one of the most in-demand comedians in the country. VIP Meet and Greet will take place after the show!
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