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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ⛪️

[@tinaprice3497]

Same!

[@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

[@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...

[@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!

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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._* 💟✝️

[@fjorir_official]

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

[@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!

[@honeybadgerisme]

@@bethprather9241 ikr? Now I'm hungry!

[@BelovedbyAdonai]

@@sarahsunshine78 🎯✔️

[@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.

[@c.r.harris]

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

[@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!

[@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 !!!

[@eponine318]

I would 100% attend Cowboy church.

[@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! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jnjstroud]

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

[@kobushauman3310]

Amen from London UK 🙌🏿✝️🧎🏽

[@ginacox9652]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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!!!

[@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!😊

[@sherimowery3251]

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

[@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!”

[@TanyaMBowers]

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

[@DemsRinsane]

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

[@rosemcclain2703]

Facts🎉

[@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

[@VisualAnthony]

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

[@EliStu06]

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

[@10christypa]

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

[@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!

[@DarlaLeuschen]

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

[@yachtboy6756]

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

[@motherwolf8407]

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

[@mae1412]

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

[@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

[@jatall2797]

I’m a 55 year old black dude, Pentecostal all my life… I LOVE the Cowboy Church!!! They all seem like lovely people.., and the food looks wonderful… Hello my brothers and sisters in Christ at the Cowboy Church .. If I don’t see you on this side, we will see you in Heaven someday…

[@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 😀

[@barbara8802]

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

[@gipsonk2]

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

[@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!

[@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! 😊🤗❤🙌🙌

[@Adama85]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@adorabledeplorable4638]

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

[@bethanybenton5430]

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

[@steve01010]

So happy to see you thriving. You're an inspiration to everyone out there who has had to take a few steps back in life to reflect after some missteps....which is all of us. This series is great!

[@maddieandelismom]

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

[@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.

[@EmmaOhm]

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

[@lisam0395]

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

[@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. 😂😂

[@blueeyedscorpio7]

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

[@dabjohn]

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

[@gracieayers8706]

This is my new favorite thing to watch on KZbin! I’m so excited to see where this goes

[@mattk1693]

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

[@SDGLFDNC]

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

[@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.

[@amyjoyclow337]

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

[@brycebowles9588]

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

[@kathrynm9927]

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

[@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 ...

[@jerridavis6462]

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

[@vickiehanan5686]

I'm from NC. I've followed John for a long time . His humor about Church is fabulous. You have to watch him talking to himself in the parking lot before Church lol but this duo was amazing !!! I laughed the entire time lol loved the Cowboy Church ! Used to be a member of the Church that had to find you the empty seats (sometimes with a flashlight). Praise God wherever he leads you and take your friends to try out another Church. God has a place for you. He's waiting for you !!

[@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. 💕💕💕

[@tracibounds-galvan9781]

This is an awesome series! You guys are so funny together. This is the healthy making fun of each other that is so missing in today's culture. Thank you for making it cool again! God bless you both.

[@emilybowers4997]

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

[@georgeniasmith5618]

This was entertaining and very sweet. Blessings to the congregation of Cowboy Church. 🤍

[@kellydean3735]

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

[@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..

[@AdRoatM]

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

[@fiftyfive70]

I've got to admit, the cowboy church statement made me cry when I heard you guys say it and that caught me by surprise. I went from skeptic to rooting them on. And that lady making them come back in and partake in the chuckwagon...every church needs a good-natured lady like that to encourage others and make them step out of their comfort zone to participate. Great video. I really enjoyed this.

[@bro.philipburress8231]

I love this… thank you JB

[@lauraray2785]

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

[@roberttalley1518]

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

[@krysb6012]

Oh my goodness I love this so much. I loved it all the way through. Respectful, funny and so genuine. I need this to be a series

[@eponine318]

Do more of this!!!

[@Fefegalvez]

Loving this series John! Great job of finding humor without disrespecting these churches. This is a feel good series and one of the only reasons you’ll find me watching content on KZbin!

[@Mimiofmemes]

Love this! It was funny but they also were respectful of each church no matter how different it was from your typical church. Would love to see more of this!

[@margieclissold3126]

WOW, talk about being led here by The Spirit, This was Awesome, Bless you for doing this

[@jeanninerodriguezeverard]

I love that I have an expectation of loving what you create...can honestly say I've never been disappointed. Love that you get to do what God has gifted you to do and that so many of us get to enjoy it!

[@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!!

[@rodeoandrye]

I've never subscribed to a channel so lightning fast. These guys are wholesome, funny, respectful, informative. If I lived a 100 miles in any direction from that cowboy church, I'd be there on Sunday!

[@cindihaeseker1925]

Love this. It's great to see how others worship. Love the south!

[@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? 😂

[@OssianEMills]

Thank you for this! As a rural North Georgia native who now is a worship director for an inner city church in Michigan, this hit me in unexpected, but wonderful, ways. The Cowboy church, specifically felt like home.

[@msrmsr1309]

Thank you for making reviewing churches fun and exciting. I will think of this video while I am continuing my process of reviewing churches. 🙏

[@ericbryan8199]

I use to live in Asheville, now living in Nashville!!! This was awesome, thanks for sharing!!!

[@HTownGirlDad]

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

[@deynaelder5884]

I’m so glad I subscribed to your channel. It’s so much fun visiting churches with y’all. I love to see how different churches worship God. Because one day all of us are going to be in one room worshiping one God!

[@andrecousar2427]

I would definitely go to cowboy church lol

[@Mindywright27]

Yay for Cowboy Church! 🎉

[@grittykitty50]

That was very good. It IS interesting to visit churches in different parts of the country. I knew what 'Chuck Wagon Sunday" meant and I'll tell you they wouldn't have had to push me back in for the eats.

[@lisatucker2462]

I loved every part of this! Would watch a season of these!!❤

[@gwurockstar]

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

[@tezzyteaspoon]

I lived in Asheville for 24 years. I’d been to Biltmore Church a few times with friends. My husband and I moved to a different city back in 2019. Asheville is definitely a “unique” place. It was wild seeing scenery I drove by all the time. I’m really loving this new series and can’t wait to see where you visit next!

[@iamhistorygeek]

I was a student at Montreat College between 2017-2019. I tried out so many churches in the area. I stuck with a couple before graduating. Coming from St. Louis I also noticed how unbalanced things were racially.. one of my biggest problems with wnc. Overall, not perfect, but church leaders are trying.

[@tezzyteaspoon]

@@iamhistorygeek Montreat has a really beautiful campus. I used to walk around Lake Susan and watch the swans. Never been to St Louis but hear there is a lot to do there. Asheville is basically a dumpster fire gift wrapped in pretty promotion paper now. Everyone has a cause they are screaming about because it’s the thing to do now. They don’t even take the time to research or fully understand what they are talking about. My husband was APD and there was a lot of inconsistency between city council and law enforcement. There are still churches there with some integrity so that’s hopeful.

[@isoldecurry4321]

@@tezzyteaspoonvery true.