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The Comedian Next Door

John Branyan

comedy comedy interviews

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47:22

TCND: A Time to Laugh (Naughty Noise or Joyful Noise?)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/23

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

47:26

TCND BONUS CONTENT, Starving Comics Impersonations...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/19

Every Sunday evening, at 7:00pm Eastern Time, John Branyan and his funny friends host a LIVE comedy show on YouTube. If you're not watching the Starving Comics Quarantine Show, here's what you've been missing... John thomas drank a lot of coffee before tonight's show. He does his best James Cagney. And later, Brian Apprille teaches everyone how to speak like a Bostonian PROPERLY. Also featuring: Juan DeVevo, founding member of Casting Crowns. And John Branyan--the Original Starving Comic. Follow

46:01

TCND: On Stage Disasters and Parenting Bad Moods...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/16

Welcome to the table, Neighbor! Go ahead and take the Peaches' seat because she's not using it much. There's too much parenting to do!Meanwhile, John wants to tell you about some of his terrible experiences with comedy shows this week. (But, really, the terrible shows make for the best stories.)Also--we got an email this week. Thanks for sending us details about your childlike joys! Finally, we get pretty raw and honest about the insomnia and mood swings and how it's affecting parenting decisions

36:51

BONUS CONTENT: Fear of the Educated Public

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/12

This week's Bonus Conversation has to do with all things education. The Peaches doesn't know which is more outside of her control: her ability to sleep at night, or her ability to make her son do his schoolwork... In our community, most of our brothers and sisters in Christ are NOT familiar with the philosophy of education that is commonplace among people in the Fight Laugh Feast Network. We don't have a church full of Christians who "get it," and that feels discouraging sometimes. Here's an analogy

47:13

TCND: An Unfocused Talk about Focus (Pair of Tongs)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/09

The Comedian's house is busy (as always). Let the 4-year-old explain why he "needs" to use tongs to handle his Elmo doll... We're continuing to "plod" along with our daily tasks--but sometimes the process feels painfully slow. If you're an older mother who has successfully raised her children in the Lord, the Peaches could use some encouragement. Email nextdoor@johnbranyan.com to share your testimony of how daily, ordinary faithfulness has paid off. Later: Look at all the amazing things our bodies

22:23

BONUS CONTENT: Matching Buttons, Sibling Drama, and...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/05

The almost-11-year-old Cami joins us at the table to talk about how hard it can be to get along with a brother who changes "The Plan" at the last minute. She shares a story about an Easter dispute that could have put a damper on our family's celebration. But--by the grace of God--Cami was able to do the right thing and get back into fellowship with Collin. Enjoy this shorter episode for your mid-week visit to the Comedian's house. If you enjoy the show, consider supporting The Comedian Next Door by

46:50

TCND: Harry Potter and Agreeing with Pagans (Don't...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/05/02

This episode is being uploaded late, due to tech difficulties. Sorry about that, Neighbor Pkarlgh!Our family is celebrating Cami's 11th birthday this week, but not everyone is excited about her party's theme. Is it okay for Christians to read stories about magic and witchcraft?... We discuss this briefly.Then: it's encouraging to know that God has been revealing pieces of his Truth to EVERY nation in EVERY era. But, when are we allowed to agree with the pagans? Or are we running the risk of

50:32

TCND: Why's Everyone Deconstructing? (Kylie Bikini)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/04/25

The house is FULL of family today (especially noisy kids)--and we don't feel much like podcasting... But, we're doing it anyway! Tabby is at the table, and Megan grabs a mic later in the episode as well. John wants to talk about why so many Christians seem to be "deconstructing" their faith. We think we mostly agree with the article he quotes.Young Americans no longer trust large institutions like the government, the medical establishment, and the Church. They've become loners who trust no one

45:49

TCND: BONUS CONTENT (Peeps, Cotton Candy, and Racoons)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/04/21

We've been informed that our Neighbor (Pkarlgh) wants to come over and visit MORE OFTEN. So we're putting out bonus content on Thursdays. Please enjoy today's table talk with John, the Peaches, and the Podcast Ninja (Luke). We'll tell you how to make yeast rolls that will offend your grandmother... and how to make marshmallows... and how to make cotton candy in the most entertaining way possible.Also, please let us know if you're interested in our Racoon-Trapping Kits. We're ready to make some

47:34

TCND: Traffic and CS Lewis Talks Emotionalism (It Is...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/04/18

The Podcast Ninja (Luke) is at the table today. We begin by talking about how much fun comedian's have when they're driving about 10 hours, to and from a show. Then, the Peaches reminds John about how wrong he was two episodes ago... (Remember when John was wrong, Neighbor?) But she's actually trying to make him feel better by sharing something that convicted HER lately: CS Lewis had a different perspective on Emotionalism than we typically have on this podcast! Please enjoy some quotes from The

47:15

TCND: Stress, Hollywood, and Osteen (Stinkbug on the...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/04/11

The Comedian and The Peaches are talking about heartrate and stress. Apparently, it's possible for your body to be stressed without your mind being aware of it. Who knew? We always talk about not being able to trust our emotions, but we can't always trust our thoughts and perceptions, either... Sometimes the tasks that would be stressful for others actually calm us down. That's our comfort zone! But sometimes we have panic attacks on airplanes. Next, John makes a few confusing announcements about

50:12

TCND: Stay in Your Lane (Not the Boss of Me)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/04/04

We're here at the table, Neighbor Pkarlgh! (And the kids are working busily nearby.) Join us while we talk about John's latest post on social media. Spoilers: this conversation does not go the way he expected... In this episode: -Why would a person post a comment that is nothing but Scripture? -Social media encourages disagreement and misunderstanding. -It's almost impossible to communicate with other humans... unless we can find common ground in Christ. -We don't often treat people on social media

47:06

TCND: Life is Meaningless (Eat Some Cashews)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/03/28

Welcome to the table, Neighbor Pkarlgh! The Peaches had an epiphany this week regarding how important it is for the human body to have food. Isn't it crazy the way the sun rises every morning--and putting nutrients in your stomach can change your life? But let's remember: people are not just physical creatures. We have minds and souls as well. Later: Would you criticize a fat person at the gym? It's hard to wait for God to reveal the same things to other people that He has revealed to you... Then:

47:29

TCND: The Transparency Episode (Poo-pouri)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/03/21

We're going to be totally honest about some stuff today, Neighbor! The Peaches still has been dealing with some emotional and psychological discomfort. (We would blame the thyroid if we could, but that's has been ruled out, so.... darn.) Sometimes, life's trials just FEEL more weighty than other times... Hang on, we have a quick interruption while Collin amazes everyone with his poem-thingy... Okay--back to the subject. The Peaches is going to be very cautious ("guarded") with her words today. But

46:59

TCND: Christians are Waking Up (Release the Blood...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/03/14

What do you think, Neighbor? Should John record another Dry Bar special? Either way, let's talk about why John keeps posting about Modesty on social media and triggering the "bossy" Feminists... We don't live in a Patriarchy anymore. So, when you discover certain words/topics you're not allowed to say, it's not a bad idea to keep your finger on that nerve. Our culture keeps telling women to "be themselves," but what does that even mean? Next: the Peaches has some very good news! More and more

47:04

TCND: Logic Vs. Eastern Nothingness (Rotating...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/03/07

Good to have you at the table, Neighbor Pkarlgh! If you have any tips for helping Collin grow an inch taller before the summer, please let us know. Now--let's talk about a book by Vishal Mangalwadi called "The Book that Made Your World: How the Bible Created the Soul of Western Civilization." There is a stark difference between the assumptions of Eastern Mystics and the assumptions of philosopher who have been influenced by the principles in the Bible. Christians believe humans are valuable, because

48:25

TCND: Sick Symptoms and Fear (Tempted to Puke)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/02/28

Last week, the Peaches said "If you really believe a thing, it will lead to action. And the main thing stopping people from ACTING on their beliefs is fear/uncertainty." But... Pkarlgh sent an email with a possible exception involving masks at work, so we need to unpack this a bit more. Next: this entire winter has been full of health trials for the Comedian's family. We thought having COVID in December would be the peak. But--no. We just can't shake the sickness around here. This leads us to notice

47:53

TCND: Uncertainty and Conviction (Be Like Paul)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/02/21

Welcome to the kitchen table of the Comedian Next Door, Neighbor Pkarlgh! We've taken away the video games and other screens, so the kids are playing ball in the house. John recently realized there aren't many people in the Church today who are willing to be as bold and confident as Paul. Why is that? Are people afraid to speak the truth?... or do they even know what the truth is in the first place? Peaches thinks most people struggle with uncertainties/doubts. Some things aren't worth fighting

50:32

TCND: Three Types of Liars (Computer with the Soup)

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/02/14

Hi, Neighbor! The Peaches used to believe that every, single bad thing on the planet could be attributed to "selfishness." (And she still leans that direction.) But NOW she thinks absolutely every conflict boils down to a clash between the Truth and a lie.Lots and lots of people are really struggling to express themselves. We give two examples of comments from John's "critics." But, they're just collections of generic, angry-sounding words. To be a criticism, a thing needs to be clear and

50:56

TCND: God Rules Humor, Spoiled Brats (Pope and...

The Comedian Next Door ·

2022/02/07

Please join us in praying a hedge of protection around the Comedian's recording equipment. Welcome to our table--where Tabby is just getting back from an appointment with her newborn, Warren. We're pretty sure this lip-tie surgery is going to cure ALL of his future ailments.Tabby hasn't had Facebook for over a year, so she hasn't seen our dad's recent posts. So, pull up a chair what while we fill her in on all the things we've been discussing on social media this week...Every time you laugh at a man

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