We went to Cowboy Church! John Crist and Shama Mrema are First Time Visitors

Cowboy Church in North Carolina! Comedians John Crist and Shama Mrema are on the search across America to find the most interesting church! We're hitting Asheville, North Carolina to get the vibe of the city, exploring the city's most churches, including Cowboy Church!
John Crist is a standup comedian. For live tour dates visit www.johncristcomedy.com/tour

[@RW-zh7kl]

"If you've given up on church, but haven't given up on God, this church is for you" Has to be one of the best church statements I've ever heard.

[@rachaelbalkie3029]

Yes that was great

[@krazykatlady6759]

This would be the church for me! Love it!

[@sillybutterfly218]

I bet this church gets a lot of new people after this

[@carrollmurphy2289]

This was SO profound and it's what's needed in the church +

[@tjb189215]

God is in us and we are the church ⛪️

[@angelaphillips1132]

Thank you guys for coming to the Blue Ridge Cowboy Church! Ya’ll come back any time, we’re glad to have ya!

[@acalkckja]

I hoped someone from the church would comment, I loved this video, and hope it brought new seekers to your fellowship. I used to attending a fellowship with tattooed, homeless, people of color, a bit tattered, but it slowly became "just white" and it lost sooo much soul. This video reminded me of those days...protect what you have now.

[@nildameers3772]

Can't stand dark churches as a visually impaired is scary

[@jerrylamontagne9148]

I want to go to that church!!

[@annamineer2521]

Well if I ever come to Asheville I'm coming! ❤

[@WideOpenThrottleC6]

Oddly enough, there's a small town here called Ashville, Alabama. Saw some people outside walking around with horses in cowboy hats. Thought it was the strangest thing, But then thought it's probably filled with the most genuine and nice folks around.

[@Joe-fi4hv]

I used to do this with a buddy in high school. Throw a dart at a map if TX, drive there early Sunday, stop at the first church we saw for service. We saw weird, we saw loving, we saw God at work. What a great summer exploring God.

[@TheBibleNerd334]

My gosh that sounds like so much fun!

[@KJ-lb4tj]

Sounds like a hoot of a road run

[@tawnyapittillo7409]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!! The Blue Ridge Cowboy Church is glad to have you, and welcomes you back any time you’re close by!! God bless!

[@SeraphinaoftheBayou]

Very memorable “I’m after the people you’re missing!” Amen. Jesus commissioned us to be fishers of ALL men because we all need Jesus.

[@aidylweiss.]

Amen!!

[@saffronandclove]

This quote could also apply to the LGBT-ally church as well. ❤

[@charlibrown7745]

​@@saffronandclovethat's not a real church

[@blueskies382]

​@@saffronandclove No, that is a misleading. I suggest you look into Ishtar and what they did at the temples of Ishtar and Baal. It is very clear that God is against such things. People are confused today by the same spirits as written in the old testament. If you read Kings, God would continuously send Prophets to warn Israel they are stirring away from God and need to repent, go back to living as God had commanded. Young people today barely know anything of biblical scripture. You can be welcoming to people without putting symbolism that makes you look accepting of a certain lifestyle, so lets be honest and say that it is not true of this church, they are clearly affirming which makes them against God. A lifestyle and making mistakes are very different. Mistakes can be forgiven, but a lifestyle is something else entirely. If you want to make your church look welcoming at all, you can put that statement that they are, but make it clear the church is not for that lifestyle. If people get upset even though they attend that church which they believe is nice, the church is not the problem, it is them. In Corinthians, Paul would tell others they need to turn from their old ways. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't put a flag with alcohol on it outside of the church for example.

[@mindy8031]

​@@charlibrown7745Well, "real" church is to worship an imaginary being, so...

[@PassportTwo]

I’ve actually been to a church in Japan and have a great story. Since we were white Americans, something they never saw in their church, they stopped the service randomly, made us stand so everybody could see us and wave. Then the pastor said a lot of stuff in Japanese, the congregation laughed, and nobody translated what they said about us, then motioned for us to sit down. 😂 Then, after the service, some people came over super excited and told us we HAD to meet someone. It was the ONLY other white person there and they introduced us like we should know each other since we were white and thought we’d be best friends because of our shared skin. Turns out, he was from Poland 😅 A great experience! 😂

[@commscompany1502]

Yep… That’s what people do to Africans too. Oh you are Nigerian? Please meet my friend from Kenya. Do you speak African ? 😅

[@hannahmartin1425]

Omg I’m laughing so hard at this 😂

[@shakira1702]

@@hannahmartin1425 me too!🤣

[@heatherluna2773]

Military family?

[@libertybell8852]

😂😂😂

[@amandalynnlucarini9517]

I once visited a Messianic congregation whose rabbi looked like an old school cowboy. He wore a kippah. a prayer shawl, a handlebar mustache, and cowboy boots.

[@candyr85]

That’s great!

[@mandyt.2868]

“If you’ve given up on church, but haven’t given up on God, this church is for you.” ❤

[@vickiehanan5686]

For some reason just now, Jeff Foxworthy's voice came to mind lol this is a great way to remember God has a place for us all !!!

[@carlynielsen2343]

Honestly, im one of those "given up on church" people and ive been to a cowboy church...nicest, most welcoming people ive ever met in a religious setting. The service we went to was outside, people brought their horses, and yes, they do give the kids rides on the horses. I'd go back, which is saying a lot for me.

[@sstamper1368]

I would love to experience a cowboy church service

[@cheripowers9924]

I hope you do! Church helps builds great relationships 😊

[@jaxallin5483]

Jesus loves you

[@Sica210]

Praying you find your way back there! 🫶🏻🫶🏻 I am a given-up-church-goer as well, but through reading God’s word-I’ve given my heart to him-and I feel the Holy Spirit leading me to find “my own Cowboy Church” because, I know when I’m surrounded by other like-minded Christians, that strengthens my relationship with Jesus, which will strengthen my desire to spread God’s word, and strengthen my own heart to know when the Holy Spirit is leading me toward, and on, the right *_path_* so I can better serve *His* people through my *_purpose._* 💟✝️

[@c.r.harris]

🙌🏽Cowboy Church’s Pastor: “…l’m not after your people ! I’m after the people you’re missing !!” 🔥🔥 🔥 Lord, have mercy!!🔥🔥🔥

[@MrsRios-bv4to]

I loved this. ❤ I was a little scared that it would be mocking churches BUT it’s the opposite. Respectful, funny and beautiful.

[@mamamia5130]

SAME!!

[@JLC87420]

Scared they pulled up to your Methodist church and start bashing it for praising Satan?

[@RW-zh7kl]

@@JLC87420 Methodist churches aren't praising Satan. There are many protestant churches and Christians that are turning away from God instead of following Him. This is exactly why the Bible has all the letters to the churches. Ignoring them is the exact opposite of what the church is supposed to do.

[@JLC87420]

@@RW-zh7kl 😂😂😂 ok Satan worshipper.

[@techateacha]

Yesssss! I love how it’s actually positive. Chuch Wagon Sunday reminded me of the Sunday feasts I used to experience in my old church in the Philippines.

[@pmshifflett]

"and voice came down from heaven and said ....B9" literally had me laughing so hard! Great video!

[@deaconblooze1]

And a bit ironic considering that 'drag bingo' is anything but B9.

[@__fedora___]

I didn't get the joke. Care to explain?

[@hotvillechicken2355]

My sister sent me a link to one segment, and I have watched every episode all in one sitting. Having worked in TV Development for CMT and the WB, I can day this show deserves to be on major network TV or any streaming platform. Bravo and hallelujah, guys!

[@AngelVids7]

That cowboy church was exactly what a church should be. So happy to see it.

[@sheri1972]

John please don’t stop with the church visits! I think this was my favorite one so far. The congregation at Cowboy church seemed so wonderful, down to earth, and welcoming! The Lord has given you such wonderful gifts. God Bless!

[@aidylweiss.]

This was so good! Just hilarious. I didn't expect to get emotional at the end 😭 That cowboy church looks like such a tight-knit community of believers.

[@bethprather9241]

I was blessed by the end that I didn't see coming! God is good!

[@BibleAndFriends]

Would love to see this more in the churches!!

[@sarahsunshine78]

Right?! Like a Cowboy version of the book of Acts. Love to see it. Close, tight-knit but welcoming of new folks is how ALL our churches should be!

[@hoperules8874]

@@bethprather9241 ikr? Now I'm hungry!

[@BelovedbyAdonai]

@@sarahsunshine78 🎯✔️

[@susandunn7207]

My favorite line in here (with “B9” as an honorable mention): “If you’ve given up on church but not on God, come here.” That had me longing to drive 8 hours to come to Cowboy Church

[@laurayoder4247]

Look it up in your area, I bet there is one within an hour of you!! It is a denomination

[@eponine318]

I would 100% attend Cowboy church.

[@fjorir_official]

As a non-American this is both entertaining and informative. Keep it up.

[@robcrawford753]

Loved this! It’s like a Christian buddy comedy. You two just need to go around the country visiting places together.

[@leanncarpenter9138]

Agree

[@larissalavender1760]

“So far so white” 😂. Also agree u guys need to do this full time ALL THE CHURCHES

[@jnjstroud]

Speaking the word, worshipping Jesus and loving our neighbors. Can’t go wrong with that

[@sheilal5852]

This was funny and sweet at the same time. I would love to be part of the Cowboy Church.

[@jennybrooks9027]

We are in TEXAS and they are EVERYWHERE!!! Great places with down home folks!!!

[@gingertomlinson2793]

Love this so much I wish I could give it 10 thumbs up. It’s hard to be funny and respectful at the same time but they nailed it.

[@rebeccapenrose4573]

What a sweet tribute to this church. Made me cry! I would be so proud of this if i was a member. This kind of love is what America needs to be pouring out. And you handled the other churches well too. Thank you for keeping it positive!

[@ginacox9652]

At the Cowboy Church the song I Serve a Savior is sung by Josh Turner. Great song!

[@triciaburcell3241]

I love that he’s gracious to the first two churches, but if a church is not about upholding Scripture and worshipping Christ for who he is, we need to be okay with being bold when a church shows love for wealth or tolerance(or celebration) of sin.

[@asoulredeemed]

I just visited Asheville for the first time 3 months ago. It was... interesting. Honestly, while there, my friends and I felt spiritually oppressed. Like a heaviness. But now hearing it's a mecca for wicca/witchcraft, that makes sense.

[@created4passion442]

Visiting in 1995 it was so peaceful but then again compared to the oppressive place almost any place would be a cakewalk

[@Crystal-iy4si]

It's weird. I'm from South Carolina. Spent plenty of time up there as a kid, since I had a grandparent who lived up there, and it used to be different. Now it's a bit weird.

[@sherimowery3251]

The Cowboy Church seems to be no show and no fluff, but lots of love! Sounds like a great place!

[@lisam0395]

Chuck wagon Sunday = Potluck= Pitch In depending on where you live. 😂

[@yachtboy6756]

" I'm not after your people. I'm after the people you're missing.".....Well said.

[@Burbankelly]

At first I was like, “Oh no! This can’t work out well. Then the ending had tears flowing! How sweet! What fellowship is all about!”

[@maddieandelismom]

As someone who lives in one of the ‘red’ counties surrounding the ‘blue’ county in NC, don’t hold Asheville against us all!!!

[@kaelandchatman4780]

Fun fact, I used to live in Asheville and attended Biltmore Church around 2012. I remember being one of the few black guys there, but I honestly enjoyed the services and made a lot of friends in the college ministry there at the time. My encouragement for any church is that kindness and genuine love go a long way, no matter who walks through your doors. Grace and peace to everyone, and thanks guys for making this series. Been enjoying it!

[@carolynpack9153]

I moved from Winston Salem to that area and that was the first thing i noticed…missed that diversity! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@10christypa]

I’m glad you ended up at the cowboy church and on Chuckwagon Sunday. Third church was the charm.

[@TanyaMBowers]

Cowboy churches are the best!🙌❤️ Thanks fellas. This was good!

[@DemsRinsane]

Oh wow! You have the same name as I do. 😮

[@rosemcclain2703]

Facts🎉

[@AmazingOutcomes]

We moved out to Sanger, TX last june and have been blessed to find a true Spirit filled church home a lot like this!!

[@aidylweiss.]

Love this!!

[@cptjackwagon]

Small world fellow Indian!

[@AmazingOutcomes]

@cptjackwagon too cool....

[@virginiagross5836]

Just went to church today in Sanger, Texas!

[@brycebowles9588]

I just visited the Biltmore yesterday and I never would've guessed there's a church full of cowboys in town.

[@mae1412]

Starter Portland 😂 Being from Portland, I say run! 🤣 The way you two play off each other is hilarious.

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

"..The first time I got a Star Wars flashback in church". 😂 Please, visit more churches!

[@VisualAnthony]

Pastor Cowboy got me right in the feels with the "missing" bit. Excellent show with this one.

[@cindybailey465]

I live 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and I never tell people I'm from Asheville! 😂 I tell them I'm from Fairview. ❤ I don't want to be associated with the wokeness! Glad you had a good trip! It was really cool to see you driving on roads I travel all the time!

[@stephanetroxell2726]

Being a pk this spoke to my heart. I have a different perspective of Sunday church. Seeing different types of worship throughout America is just great. Thank you John Crist. We love down the road from a Cowboy Church and they have a rodeo after church!😊

[@HTownGirlDad]

“Loves to ride children on their horses.” 🤣 What a logistical marvel.

[@homehome5220]

Great video experience. Always wanted to go to Cowboy Church but never had the courage to go by myself, guess this is my sign to go. Seems like they are very welcoming.

[@cheripowers9924]

Find out when it's chuck wagon Sunday. A great way to be able to get to know the people 😀

[@calebsartor3023]

"They think we're like a gay couple" 💀💀

[@andrecousar2427]

I would definitely go to cowboy church lol

[@Lizziegurl209]

This is simultaneously the funniest and most wholesome thing I have seen all day.

[@2cute2021]

I love the comment, this church is a church with history and John’s response is “that could go either way”😂😂😂 Glad they had a good experience

[@CaringWithCarrie]

So we actually attend a Cowboy Church here in Tennessee and love it. More real than any Baptist church I’ve ever stepped into. Our music isn’t that slow but we definitely have some similar decor lol Our pastor is also a rancher AND on the fire department. He always wears a cowboy hat. 🤠 Thousand Hills Cowboy Church-check it out! We’ve grown so big, we’ve had to renovate our main building AND we have a second campus.

[@SeabeeWife04]

What area? I am in E TN & looking for a church..

[@bethanybenton5430]

We love our cowboy church! Ridin High Cowboy Church in Union Valley Texas!

[@DarlaLeuschen]

I loved the cowboy church....lots of heart and it looks like they do life together!

[@eponine318]

Do more of this!!!

[@dabjohn]

A John and Shama Podcast should be a thing in Jesus' name, amen.

[@barbara8802]

Ohhh to be greated as that lady greated you at a church….sincere and welcoming! I would go there in a heartbeat!

[@shatzi1011]

My husband's family owns Jackson's Western Store and our boys are 5th generation! Thanks for the shout out lol! If you're ever back in this area, please stop by!!

[@Adama85]

This was really funny, yet heartwarming at the end. That Cowboy Church would have my attendance if I lived in that area.

[@gwurockstar]

Excited for your "So Far, So White" tour coming soon! 😂

[@Imzadi]

I am 5 hrs away from this cowboy church and I absolutely want to make the drive 😂❤🐴 🤠

[@tiffanydaniel2011]

As soon as I heard "Chuck Wagon Sunday" I knew they's a gettin ready to throw down the chow!! Love it!! Reminds me of the homecoming services our youth choir back in the day went to on Sundays during the summer. I was 18, just graduated High School, and was in good shape. But man, 3 months later, 10 or 12 homecomings, I put on 65 pounds....and loved every minute of it. Great work ya'll.

[@kellydean3735]

I can not wait to visit NC. I am going out of my way, to attend a service there! Yee Haw for Jesus!!

[@thoughtsofamisfit9008]

This was so good!! I love seeing churches who actually welcome people in as their own from the start

[@RW-zh7kl]

It is sadly what is missing from many churches today.

[@joshtexx]

You had me laughing and crying! Great video y’all are both hilarious. Needed a good laugh to start the day.🙏

[@valeriesadler9724]

Totally agree! I especially get tickled and can't stop laughing every time John laughs. His laugh is infectious. 😂😂

[@dhunsaker26]

a church that promotes sin isn’t a church. Cowboy church is great. I attended one in whitney tx. Loved it. Church and food is happiness.

[@KiCkiN828]

As a North Carolinian, we do NOT claim Asheville as one of our own!

[@adorabledeplorable4638]

Feel like I've been to church. Thank you John!

[@ToeTag1968]

I loved that the fellas didn't want to assume they were welcome to the potluck and were leaving and someone told them they weren't leaving on an empty stomach. That's what church should be about.

[@cameragirl2663]

My favorite: THE COWBOY CHURCH TAKES THE GOLD!!!!! 🥇🏆🎖🏆🎖🏆🏅🏆

[@joanierun6492]

Really sweet, man, I wish my church was like cowboy church ❤😅

[@thelarryrutledge]

Loved this!! Funny and poignant all in one. Just one complaint …. John why you hogging the middle console in the car the whole time? 😂

[@bea6993]

Actually, in Japan, the Catholic Churches are predominantly overseas workers from southeast Asia like Fiipinos. The specific church I went to last I was in Japan had several different priests from Indian to Vietnamese to Spanish to Japanese, of course.

[@EmmaOhm]

Hilarious and heartwarming! Cowboy church is a VIBE love it.

[@gipsonk2]

The last church literally has me smiling 😊. Great job hope to see more from you guys. Thank you

[@mattk1693]

The description they're using for NC sounds identical to Oregon. Portland and Salem are blue, the rest is super red!

[@LFDNC]

It’s a correct description. Asheville is the hippiest town in North Carolina.

[@motherwolf8407]

I loved this! How great to know everyone can have a different flavor of church and serve the same God who loves everyone!!

[@jerridavis6462]

So glad y’all stayed for the luncheon! Enjoyed from Texas!

[@terrigallagher5998]

I so appreciated and enjoyed this! "They may look like fish out of water at another church..." What a neat opportunity to fellowship with other believers! 😊🤗❤🙌🙌

[@emilybowers4997]

Literally the best video I have watched in five years! Love this! I think you may be a secret genius.

[@AlohaLowah]

Let's see where the spirit leads.... Probably back to the car. 🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️

[@Poppop-yp7zm]

I love the woman who said “You absolutely belong “. What church is all about.

[@lolawolfe707]

You guys nailed this! Everything you said about AVL is true. I live here and not interested in church but I love God! I may just go try out the cowboy church. 💕💕💕

[@amyjoyclow337]

We attend a cowboy church in Edmonton Alberta on Friday nights. I love how you shared your experience visiting cowboy church.

[@Starfish22-kb1dn]

Thank Goodness for churches like Blue Ridge and all the other ones around the world that cater for people who don’t “fit” in church but love the Lord. They are saving souls God bless them.

[@JTA1855]

We drive twice a year from California to Florida and back. Have passed many Cowboy churches. NOW I'm inspired to stop and attend. Thank you ...

[@audie143143]

Loved this video. John and Shama, y'all make a great team together. I truly hope we see more of you both. You play off each other so well. Gotta say, I'm from Texas and that Cowboy Church was awesome. We have a Cowboy type church right here in Caddo Mills, Tx. and it's very similar to the one in N. C. --- Love you both and thank you for the best laugh and biggest smile of my day!

[@kerrymartin7557]

I knew what Chuck wagon Sunday meant immediately! Y'all definitely went on the right Sunday!

[@theresewalch217]

WE visited Cowboy Church in Norco, California outside LA and it was Wonderful! Norco, Ca is a city dedicated to Cowboys ! Instead of sidewalks they have Riding paths for horses! My Cousins attend the Church and Love it! Real People surrounded by the Liberals in cities around them! You should check out that City!!

[@Mindywright27]

Yay for Cowboy Church! 🎉

[@rachelhall4808]

God bless chuck wagon Sunday!

[@AdAoat]

😄 Proud Presbyterian, here…this was great! Happy Sunday! 🙏🏼❤️

[@coffeengrace8973]

Did you ever wonder if God gifted you with humor to draw people in so you could then present them with words of opportunity that could change their eternity?… keep it up guys-y'all make a great team!

[@fanninrebel03]

Yellowstone reference at the end had me in the floor 😂

[@kathrynm9927]

Best review ever! Cowboys keep it all real, all day long.

[@judith2876]

It seems to me like they were scared to say anything bad about the LGBTQIA…XYZ church because they would get cancelled.

[@JB11334]

That was very odd and I’m not proud of my sins. I boast in the one who died for my sins.

[@stephaniesnider8386]

Ya they quickly skirted that over it

[@gardengal6]

Well, the problem with Christianity is that we are so quick to say all of the negative things that we think about something we disagree with like a church that supports LGBTQ. But, Sometimes the less said makes more of an impact rather than a huge fuss. That does not mean they condoned what the church stood for, but they did at least go and acknowledged that the people who attended were neighbors, family and etc. Sometimes it is not about being canceled, but showing respect for the fact that even as we disagree that we can still love our neighbors.

[@RW-zh7kl]

There are many "christian" churches now that don't even have any idea what living as Christ is anymore. It's like you going to notify your neighbor there's a fire in his kitchen then turn around and see your whole house is burning down.

[@kennethmeeker6369]

@@gardengal6if the person is drawn by Christ there not going to stay and be comfortable in that situation because it’s not biblical , those are the people you support the ones seeking truth that wrestle with there character , you pray for them but unless God has called you to a specific purpose to do so it’s not wise to attend gay churches. They promote self not Christ . Christ didn’t hang out with sinners and sin with them they were all called most before they knew Christ by the father .

[@lauraray2785]

Cowboy Church….what a blessing! God always reserves a remnant for Himself!

[@rebekagoodmanson8004]

Cowboy Church - heart of God! Just real! Love that!!

[@roberttalley1518]

My father in-law is pastor of a cowboy church! This made my day!

[@Lanman106]

This church is doing it right! What a cool experience.

[@dianestoner5102]

How lovely! I’ve been A Jesus follower for a long time, but my husband and I stopped going to what we felt like was a corporate church model a long time ago. This show is hilarious and so refreshing… You guys are great! We live not too far from Asheville, and when we are back in the area, I would go to cowboy church in a second!

[@janjumpin9460]

When traveling, I’ve been to several Cowboy Churches, all of them were solid Biblical teaching and fun worship. Always welcoming.

[@bro.philipburress8231]

I love this… thank you JB