Comedian Naveen Richard Encounters Jesus!

Naveen Richard's amazing testimony of how he met God!
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, that whoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16
Merry Christmas ya'll!
Timestamps -
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Pre-Jesus
2:09 - Meeting God
11:29 - Life after the encounter
12:01 - How do you know Jesus is the only way?
17:33 - The treasure
25:12 - Prayer
Naveen's channel - / richnaveen
Instagram - @naveen.richard
@vihan_damaris
Email - [e-mail]
Thanks you mum and dad for helping me set up! and Dad for the sound!
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[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Hi all! Thanks for taking the time to watch the interview! And thanks Vihan for asking me to share my story. I pray that God pours out His abundant grace into your lives...and that you are given the grace to be able to notice that grace from now on! If you're still searching, don't give up. You may still have questions and doubts in your mind. But God finally met with me in my heart through His Spirit. And then He answered all my 'logical' questions along the way. We hope this video points you in the right direction though. 🙂

[@VihanDamaris]

Amen! Praise God for what He has done :D yesss

[@roddashirleyangeline872]

I met you in one of your shows in Hyderabad before pandemic. I love your wit. I always thought there’s something about you knowing your Christian name that you need to get back to. I’m so glad you’ve come to know the Lord. Welcome to the Christ club. Love and prayers to you Naveen and your family. Love to your Mom! 💜🥰💝🤍

[@ritakapoor1]

Wow i remember watching a funny video in malayalam with archana kavi, Kenny and you & i felt what a wonderful mallu christian youths yet Jesus seems missing from their lives. Im a born hindu who got saved 8 years ago. So looking at you people i felt really bad tht inspite of being born in a christian family you guys are missing out on somthing soo big JESUS. But im so glad you had an encounter with Jesus. I pray the same for kenny and Archana too. 💜👐

[@christinapereira4420]

Yes definitely, God has given you a sense of humour for a reason Naveen, He is a cheerful God....He loves when His children are happy....your interview was so overwhelming....God take you higher and people shall see the glory....

[@vandanasrigiriraju-Sarah]

This is so good amazing, thankyou so much Abbah father for this beautiful story , we celebrate with you brother 🥳🎉

[@jesus_is_life_love2932]

I am from Hindu family but I loved Jesus from age of 6 only. I was searching for Him. And I found him Now I am happy Jesus is Mine

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

So lovely to hear!!

[@kennethlobo4420]

Amen

[@re-alm9731]

Happy for you. Be blessed and stay blessed.

[@MiracleWorkerUK]

Once you found,.please give HIM to your friend's because Sharing is caring

[@johnvishal4956]

Amen

[@somasundram6231]

I'm Hindu high caste but I got converted myself. No compulsion. Conversion can't be stopped by some idiots or any law.

[@midlifehacks]

You still have the pride of your caste, get rid of it and just mention yourself as a coverted christian. Humble yourself brother. I have met so many converted christian mentioning about their high caste, why? leave the trash behind and stay clean

[@WCJasper]

Wait! This dude has not been saved for more than 2 or 3 years and he already understands and knows SO MUCH about God and his ways!!! 😱😱😱 Dayum! #toomuch #welcometothefam

[@tittut2391]

I accepted Jesus in 11th and started to live for Jesus ..I am from Hindu background and now mother of two kids ..Thank you Jesus for your precious salvation I am not worthy it's your grace and love on me love you Jesus

[@faithpereira4858]

Dec 2021... I remember the gig Naveen did for my organisation Tredence at our virtual Annual party. I found his comedy refreshing and being a part of Revive Nations and having such deep spiritual roots I remember the first thought I had was... How nice if this talented artist was saved!! And now I know hell's lost another one 😊🙌 Praise God! We need more of Jesus lovers in secular professions being the light!

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Oh how cool! I remember that show too.

[@phedimusspurius8868]

I had written down the names of our Indian Christian comedians in my prayer list. God is so so good

[@readjohn3-166]

Please include Alex kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4XYq3WsdrWMl5Y

[@arokiarajprabahar9224]

thank you . wonderful.

[@virginiarodrigues1130]

Amen to that..I am praying too

[@jennifervictor9559]

I will join in for praying, may i know the list.

[@TripleSeven_7]

Woww ❤✨🙏

[@michaelmalaki7176]

I first saw Naveen performing one of his gigs. It was about how much Hindi he knows calling the fire department. I laughed and laughed cause I could relate so much to that experience. And now overjoyed to see that he is saved. Hallelujah. Would love to see him doing more clean comedy.

[@VihanDamaris]

Praise God!

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Oh no! You also had to call the fire department and speak in Hindi?? What else do we have in common!! Our faith. Yes. That's two things. Guess we are friends now.

[@VihanDamaris]

Thanks for sharing your story with us Naveen! God bless you!

[@SARAHKOTTAYIL]

I am so so so happy. Thank you vihan for posting this💛 I loved this testimony. Thank you God you are awesome

[@BeLikeJesus.]

"What an adventure your life will be when your boss is God!" 🥰🙌🏼 Sooo true!! Awesome testimony!! Praise Jesus!!🙏🏼

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

And no adventure is without an element of danger. And yet, it feels so safe!

[@nehaannlal7287]

When Naveen said he's taken his content down I didn't really believe, I just had to go and check it myself. Omg. There's couple of videos from this year and then one video from 6 years ago 🤯🤯 Last 5 years have vanished 🤯🤯🤯😵😵 I knew about stand up comedy because of Naveen & Kenny only because of which I know there were several videos. Taking down years of work because your conviction was greater & impactful is AMAZING. Soo extremely happy to see what God has done in your life and what He's capable to do. Can't wait too see all thats in store. God bless you more & more

[@MMJ501]

God’s good! And what a blessing it is to have a praying mom too :)

[@VihanDamaris]

Yea praise God!

[@classtwelvel6444]

Philippians 1:6; “being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

[@prof_danieladewole]

My best part is when he said that his mother interceded for him for 15years!😱

[@VihanDamaris]

Yeaa that's amazing!

[@wordsbyruthie]

Woaw❤️...His face shines!

[@susheelkc]

I had watched Pusphavalli series and somewhere I had prayed in the corner of my heart, Lord why don’t you touch the actors in this series, let them know your saving grace and love, especially you for the language that was used in the series. So glad that today accidentally, I’m able to watch this testimony!

[@rashmivijayan]

Best Christmas gift this year! Thank you Jesus. Welcome to the kingdom of God my dear dear brother in Christ!! ❤❤❤

[@anibabe64]

Naveen, this is amazing! I am on the same journey, Jesus is real. May you have much abundance and all Gods blessings !

[@anibabe64]

I know Naveen . This is the first thing I saw this morning when I logged in, feeling so inspired !

[@davidfernandes6415]

Wow ! This took me back to the 8th of August 1982 , when at the age of 33 I encountered Jesus in a similar and awesome way . Listening to you took me my first love . Oh for the joy of encountering the deep love of the Father , the conviction of the Holy Spirit and the friendship of Jesus . There’s nothing like it’s richness . So much that my demeanour changed . People in the company I worked for were astonished . Including a very understanding boss and colleagues . And yes there was pain and much crying . Crying at the depths of my sinful depravity , debauchery , in the face of revealed holiness and the fact that I had to sever relationships that were rooted in the pride of life and the lust of the eyes . In one fell sweep not only did I know about the forgiveness of a gracious God but actually experienced his mind blowing cancellation of all my humongous sin . I walked like I was walking on sponge on the streets of Bandra . Thank you for sharing so openly and transparently .

[@theepanchakkravarthy8737]

So glad to see a person from the village called "Idhuellampoi" getting saved! Jesus loves!

[@jalithaa8484]

Idk why but I was smiling the whole time😄...So so glad that u found Jesus, dear brother. Praying that He will continue to bless u and make u a blessing!❤

[@soumya7622]

After hearing this interview. I wanna tell this words only. I love you Jesu. I love more than anything 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@WillyThomasGeorge]

Praise the Lord! I earnestly pray that you will get to know Him more and more over the years! I'm just bursting out with joy in my heart seeing this first thing in the morning! May you bring many, many, MANY MORE people to Christ! Amen!

[@aromaasokan]

Praise The Lord , so happy for you Naveen , Jesus is the name above all names , the best relationship you can ever have

[@DerekMatthewCoverSongs]

I like how Naveen explains God’s justice #JesusPayedMyFine

[@VihanDamaris]

Yess loved that!

[@catherine8326]

London UK 🇬🇧. Brilliant, thank you ❤️ I’m a praying mother, too, and a praying grandmother.

[@RhemaMinistriesMumbai]

I'm laughing and crying and laughing and crying.. This was so so good.

[@monicamoore4440]

What a powerful testimony and funny too! “Come and See!!!” The guilt is repentance…. “To turn”… simply to turn….. to change…. Believer comedy would be awesome!

[@shebatiniseljin5707]

I'm so happy to see Naveen sharing this! 😀

[@hannahelizabethmathews]

Cried! How Good is God❤️

[@VihanDamaris]

So so good! ♥️

[@angeleenapaul7876]

Hey Naveen You’re one of my favourite standup comedians…I’m glad that you’ve accepted Jesus.. your testimony encouraged me .. glory to Jesus!

[@sindhubabu2943]

Woahhh, I just finished my prayer and I happened to see this. Idk who is gonna believe this but I'm amazed to a next level, because everytime I've seen Naveen Richard as a comic, I have wondered how it would be if this person was a Pastor & living for God instead and todayyyyyy yaayyy😍

[@VihanDamaris]

Woohooo! 😄 he preachin' already! 😄

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Oh wow! Who would have thought??? You did. You thought. 🙂

[@michelabraham7]

This is just beautiful. Great to see him touched by God. May India be saved 🙂

[@peterhelios2960]

India is saved!

[@michelabraham7]

@Nephilim Slayer @Nephilim Slayer Hi, I am not here to defend the wrongs. If they are true, I am sorry to see this have happened, this is not even remotely close to what Christianity represents. If people have committed crimes, I think it's their understanding of Christianity that needs to be questioned. If someone had to give me a knife in my hand, Christianity has taught me to drop the knife or rather to never pick it in the first place and to face the torture instead. Yes, this may not convince you, but you could verify this for yourself. Our book is out there. Actions of man cannot be blamed on a faith because the faith preaches the exact opposite but man doesn't understand. These people who may have committed/commit crimes are also people we pray for to be saved. If facts matter to you, then do have a look at what Christianity actually preaches through the Bible and not what men do/say. I hope you have a good year ahead. Love ❤️

[@Amal-kp8qb]

@Nephilim Slayer hinduism is false and pagan. It's demon worship.

[@Amal-kp8qb]

@Nephilim Slayer hindu gods are demons - shiva, kali and all the ugly animals you worship - is that your gods? it's just foolish

[@Amal-kp8qb]

@Nephilim Slayer if you're angry at my comment, ask your rat god or snake god to give you peace

[@christinapereira4420]

Really good to see him, I actually started watching Naveen in the lockdown, God loves you Naveen, can't express how good I felt watching you talk about Jesus.....

[@VihanDamaris]

Yayy!

[@lizamathews3033]

"Beauty for ashes" Isaiah 61:3. That's how I would like to describe Naveen's testimony. And every word the he spoke felt so relatable to my testimony during the lockdown. Praise God! I pray that many souls are saved in this manner(or even more gloriously) so that everyone gets to taste the love of Christ. And good work vihaan,truly a blessing to see you glorify the Lord at all times.

[@barbarapinto7178]

Thank you Vihan. I can see the Light of Jesus in you. Wonderful testimony of Naveen Richard. May God use you both to do great exploits for Jesus. He is worthy. Shalom Toronto 🇨🇦

[@chaitanya9154]

"I mean God made fun. We are the ones who mess it up" So true !! Wow.. Love God's timing in Naveen's life. Love him even more now. The amount of wisdom in this interview is so pure and great !! Thank you Vihan for this beautiful video. Thank you Naveen for the beautiful words !!

[@InSearchofTruth10]

My children showed some of Naveen’s videos and I used to be so disturbed with his language. There was a pain in my heart as to how a Christian can say such foul language.. then my children said it’s very common.. Amma better not to watch such things. (Obviously I am one of the old class people) Naveen I feel so happy and praise the Lord for your realisation and My Lord Jesus allowed me to watch this video.. What a change in your face..All love and Praise to The Loving Lord..🙏🙏

[@papaji4830]

Mannn the authenticity of this interview is sooo raw and real i love it......thats how Christians were before they were called Christians

[@417phoebe2]

I watched this interview for 3to4 times every time i watched, God is speaking to me with something new and it's true... God bless you naveen Richard Anna Thank you vihan for bringing us this wonderful testimony

[@pripatroks]

I AM SCREAMINGGG RNN! I AM A FAN OF BOTH OF YOU AND SEEING YOU TALKING TO NAVEEN IS SOOO EXCITING AND IM SO HAPPY RN! 🙌🏽 ALL GLORY TO GOD

[@alinapaul1468]

I KNOWWW RIGHTTT !! SOO HAPPYYYY

[@suhasnoronha9597]

This is so awesome! Just love the transformation of Naveen. I’ve always enjoyed his performances right from the first time I watched him at a stand up gig about 10 years back. The amazing talent God has blessed him with has always been evident in all his shows and it’s too cool that he is now using this for God’s glory. Really inspired by his bold faith to share his testimony publicly knowing how this could affect his reputation. Praying that we continue to see more entertainers encounter Jesus and reach people like Naveen who may not be able to hear the truth through all the distractions the enemy puts in front of them. Just loved how Naveen’s mom persistently prayed for him for 15 years! Thank you Vihan for sharing this with us.

[@VihanDamaris]

Praise God! So great to read this Suhas. What an amazing thing God has done!

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Thanks Suhas. Hope this has instilled hope in you to pray for everyone else too ! 🙂

[@bincyroy3163]

@Naveen Richard : I have experienced everything you have described and I believe every salvation story is of the same nature. So no, it is definitely not in your head and it is definitely NOT acidity 😄 The beauty of this testimony is in it’s simplicity. It really is this simple to know Jesus and be known by Him ! Then comes that overwhelming sense of joy, security and a desire to shout the truth from roof tops that at least one more person may get what you have !!!

[@gracywilson1480]

God bless you dear for such a great testimony.Even i have felt Jesus the same way....I even cry when I worship him, people think I am crazy but that's God's love 💖

[@SARAHKOTTAYIL]

Oh my God. I had a feeling while listening to a podcast😱 thank you Jesus.

[@veronicav1695]

Like St.Monica prayed for her son St.Augustine’s conversion.

[@unsungparable3768]

"Fun of the world is fun with damage attached to it" - such a great description, Naveen! Thanks for your inspiring testimony; so great to hear it!

[@holyexperience1976]

Cannot word it too much better and clearer than that!

[@prarthanasharon]

Oh man!! I've watched so many of Naveen's stand up. There was always something that made him different from the other comedians. Oh and now my respect and love had hit the rooftop. Actually, in the lockdown he used to put up stories on IG of Bible verses and stuff and I was like... Ok? Something's happened. And now.... OMGOODNESS!!!!! I can hangout with him in Heaven!! So crazy!

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

See ya on the other side !!! Or maybe in a mall or something before..who knows.

[@prarthanasharon]

@@naveenrichardcomedy would absolutely love to meet you!

[@meril1836]

What a powerful testimony ❤️❤️Praise the Lord Jesus Christ 😍

[@jeremiahthomas7594]

naveeen, thank you so much for sharing. I was just scrolling through my insta feed and asking God why are there are few Christians in the world who have attained professional success, have a large audience and can use it for good. 15 mins later, this pops on youtube. Blessed!

[@terez2608]

what a testimony! Thank you so much for sharing! Blessed all the way from New Zealand! ☺️

[@ljohnson1253]

Hey Naveen!!! I liked you as a comedian...but to see your new life in the Lord; is such a joy and Praise God for His Amazing Grace. This again proves the power of mom's tears and the prayers of many people around you. May the Lord anoint you to be an ambassador wherever you are placed. Thanks Vihan for arranging such an awesome time.

[@kylepinto4450]

Thank you for sharing this. It's the best bit of content I've watched in a long time! God bless you Vihan and Naveen!

[@anyam5053]

Woahhh so glad to have woken up to this!!

[@nathanemmanuel47]

Glory be to Jesus Christ. Welcome to Christ family dear brother. 😇💐 Thank you sister for bringing this to us . God bless you.

[@rosbyjames]

Praise God! Beautiful testimony 😍 I got saved and had born again experience in 2020 lockdown as well! God is working in all of us. Thank you Jesus for your goodness and faithfulness.

[@naveenrichardcomedy]

Praise God! Happy to know of others who had a lockdown testimony too.

[@rosbyjames]

@@naveenrichardcomedy yay! 😍

[@MiracleWorkerUK]

Even I got saved during LOCKDOWN and touching souls now in big time

[@rosbyjames]

@@MiracleWorkerUK Praise God!! All glory to Him

[@MiracleWorkerUK]

@@rosbyjames ; if any prayer requests, please let me know

[@EstherSymss]

The interview was so 🥺🥺😟😟 I am so moved🥺 God bless him

[@VihanDamaris]

Praise God! Yeaa

[@classtwelvel6444]

I really want to thank God for you... Watching comedy and movie I m guilty of.. U guys r only kind of less dirty and used to watch stand up.... Whomever I like watching I used to pray for them I m guilty of wasting time but atleast let them be saved that kind.... But happy to see someone is saved..... 😍😍😍

[@beenamathewrichard7391]

Thanks Vihan providing this platform for sharing Naveens testimony!

[@veenamehetre4415]

THIS IS INSANE. Thank you, Jesus. You are so Faithful. Thank you Vihan and Naveen, for doing this. I am sure this will encourage many. Blessings and Love!

[@PriyaVarghese]

That was awesome testimony !! Praise God... Please keep do more interviews like this.....

[@apurvbarla1558]

bro.. so stoked right now !! so happy

[@withlove_swetha]

It is such a wonderful and pleasant feel to hear Naveen's journey ❤️ And the way he tells the story is so beautiful and overwhelming 🤗 From the start to end, it was amazing to hear about God in the most beautiful way through one of my favorite people 💛 I have always loved and adored Naveen for his timing comedies and accent (being a Tamilan myself)... But now, my respect for Naveen has been Doubled and my faith in God has been tripled ✨ Also, thank you Vihan for asking Naveen to talk about this. If not for you, we all wouldn't have been able to hear about Naveen's breathtaking journey ❤️ Hope that I and everyone will be able to experience God just like how Naveen did 🤗 Take care and Love you always, Naveen & Vihan ❣️

[@philsonphilip8873]

This is the first video of Naveen's that made me cry instead of the usual ROFL.

[@sarahjacob9716]

Have watched Naveen Richard online and now he talks about his experience with Christ. Amazing! 😃

[@greeshjae6495]

This is so amazing! This guy is such a funny one! He talks so sensibly and without any confusion. And thank you Vihan Damaris

[@rebeccaredd3286]

Beautiful testimony! Thank you

[@marcelo153]

God bless you Naveen. It was so inspiring watching you. Fr. Marcel Fernandez OCD

[@gulshansimon365]

Waiting to see uncle francis preach "His Goodness" 😍😍😍

[@prakritsubba6150]

Praise God! How amazing it is to see Naveen’s journey of sanctification through Christ! All glory be to God!

[@ivaneswariah8992]

One of the most amazing testimonies I have ever heard. Just amazing. GOD bless you dear brother Naveen with all HIS goodness and enable you to carry this joy unspeakable to many many broken hearts and souls. A really good Interview Vihaan! Bless you too!

[@jennifervictor9559]

I always laugh out myself when I see him on screen, but I watched this with a joy in my heart and tears in my eyes, Praising God for his life and testimony. Lots of love and prayers to you

[@NaCl_Salt]

This was such a powerful testimony..and it's obvious how much of God's wisdom has come into Naveen..I pray God leads him to the purpose He made him for.

[@truthbetold1502]

@Naveen Richard: Praise God for your story. I am so glad that you get to represent God on the platform He placed you into. I look forward to the future and your work that will bring God glory. Its going to be great to see as you set the example for people to be funny and not need the crutch of worldliness in order to be relevant. Praise Jesus!!! to God be ALL the glory!

[@bettykumary8403]

Wow! This is a real surprise and brings me great Joy! I remember meeting him a long time ago when he had come here to Vellore for a stand up!!! I wasn't saved back then. God saved me last year. 2020 has truly been a year of Saving!!! God is soo soo Good!!! ❤️ And He is working in many many lives!!!Amen! :) Wooohooo! Jesus you are AMAZING!!! ❤️

[@VihanDamaris]

woohoo how amazing!

[@divyajoyce4880]

Whatt a testimony ....great things will come your way bro !

[@karishmasuresh1758]

This is pretty cool✨❤️ Thank You God and thanks Naveen you are a blessing!

[@bekahcalderwood1331]

I really need this. Thank you for sharing.

[@rosalindwilson1888]

Praise God for such a powerful testimony and many truths so simply explained. God bless you Naveen

[@thewatcher8560]

Oh wow!! Thank you Jesus for this wonderful testimony, Love this one

[@bincyjobby8123]

So encouraged by this testimony! Have liked your work since starboyz days.Welcome to the Kingdom family Naveen. You really preached brother. ❤️ Excited to what Gods gonna lead you in the future. God bless.

[@mavericktheace]

This was beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@theBitman]

You're a beautiful soul, Vihan. It's so wonderful and refreshing to hear from Christians all the way in India! It's so wholesome

[@bercila7171]

Such a refreshing testimony!! Praise the Lord! 😇

[@shinesherry1010]

I watched few shows of urs n felt lil disturbed....the language and few jokes ....but Now to see the same person giving testimony.... Woah goosebumps.... M crying n praising God... God is good....

[@estherezraelisabeth]

So blessed by this! May the Lord continue to use you for His glory.

[@BlueRays648]

Wow! Praise be to God. What a heart touching testimony! Glory be to God. I was Hindu. My life was like an hell on earth without Jesus. I did not know who was the true God. One fine day Jesus came into my life and filled me with the joy that this world could never give me. My life changed completely forever. My sickness, hopelessness….. left me. He is mine and I’m his. Hallelujah!!!!

[@apurplegoldenfaith7]

This put a big smile on my face! ☺💙✝

[@sheejfar]

God bless you Naveen!! Heaven rejoices watching you..May you be used more and more for the expansion of His kingdom..

[@jeevinamathias8628]

Beautiful Testimony 🙌 I Praise God for praying mother's like your's who would keep up and not give up even through the furnace experiences. God bless you Sis Vihaan

[@aseemkullu7932]

Thank you vihan and above all thanks to God for bringing this interview and more importantly the salvation of this fellow. Just last night somebody prophecied that within a couple of years all those who are cursing and mocking the one true God are going to turn to Jesus and then I came across this interview. Whoa. God is so awesome. And vihan, this video 'converted' me into one of your subscribers. Keep up the good work. God bless you and your family and your ministry.

[@merlinbabu3722]

What a joy in listening and greater joy in heaven, God Bless your ministry dear ones. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year to All.

[@priyathomas3828]

Amazing testimony!! God bless!!

[@jmalko9152]

Amen! Praise the Lord!

[@jessepacheco7471]

Amen Vihan great interview, this guy is alright, made me laugh, prayer works, especially from a beautiful Mom, my Mom prayed for me too it took a little bit but God is good, it works, Jesus is the way, truth and the life the only way, never heard of that one acid reflux causes visions, it really happened Jesus is real, God bless you my friend Vihan, my new brotha in christ, your family, sold out for Jesus

[@roselinestellarani6654]

Naveennn praise God have more fun nd adventure wit mighty friend nd be ready to see miracles.... Wat a friend we have in Jesus! May God bless u to conquer the world! Amen

[@anamikakujur7421]

I loved to watch this... God bless to both...

[@gavintixeira4980]

He is the best . 🥳. God bless you bro

[@rodneymcdougald3645]

Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas

[@rachelphilip5366]

Praise the Lord! Amazing testimony!