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

Pentecostal Holiness Church in North Carolina! Comedians John Crist and Shama Mrema are on the search across America to find the most interesting churches! This week we're in Stanley, North Carolina, getting a vibe of the area, meeting the locals and exploring the city's most interesting churches. Today we're First Time Visitors at a Pentecostal Holiness Church!
John Crist is a standup comedian. For live tour dates visit www.johncristcomedy.com/tour

[@ashleighlecount6152]

Part of my family are pentecostal. I brought my husband to the first family event, as my dad starts praying for the meal, half of my family also start praying out loud. My husband was looking around, like where did you bring me.

[@andreyka64]

I married into a similar family. That first Thanksgiving prayer hit differently ….

[@earlsinks]

I was born into a pentecostal family....don't get me wrong I believe in the Bible and believe in God. As far as the pentecostal church. I ran the first chance I got.

[@JayBee90s]

​@earlsinks I was born into Catholism, incarcerated from a youth to adult.. for 15 years I was in and out of jail, I found a Pentecostal Church!! First chance I got I ran to it and found Jesus!! Best choice I made.😊

[@AdeleiTeillana]

I grew up Pentecostal, whole family on both sides in four different states were Pentecostal Holiness, but when we pray for a meal, it's just the one person praying, not everyone at once. We only pray like that if we're praying for someone.

[@ippolitius]

​@ImaRandomFemale it's a thing now, every church in my area I've visited looking for a church uses them.

[@aidylweiss.]

I love how Shama and John's regular conversations are just them dropping jokes continuously 😂 Like nobody's business. Their wit is so quick. Just happens so naturally LOL

[@ifassnacht]

it is edited, though. so, you get the good stuff, but they do play off of each other very well in these clips. :)

[@nathanjonesmoore]

Agreed they are masterful together

[@MLynn33]

I know!! I’m loving it too 😂 hahaha

[@rickjudy67]

They have to get a Netflix series. I’m crying with laughter 😆

[@s10matrix]

John first and foremost I want to thank you for taking the time to come and visit SPHC. I was one of those portraying the disciples. During Easter time our church presents an Easter Drama. Let me tell you it is very moving. Pastor Penny is an amazing man of God. I was raised Baptist but from the first time i set foot in this church, i knew I was right where I belonged. The love that these people have for not only the Lord but also for the community is truly unbelievably. I know you guys seen that first hand. Those "rusted" church vans lol, that you spoke of bring close to 200 kids to church every Wednesday night where we feed them both physically and spiritually. Again I do hope the next time, if you visit this little "Wrangler" town 😊😂; that you stop back in for another visit. Stay safe and God bless! Oh by the way we have a female children's pastor now. 😂😂

[@livywithane]

Very similar to my church. My dad also came from a Baptist Church and came to a AP church, that’s where he met my mom. And this year his mom, dad, and sister got the Holy Ghost and got baptised in JESUS' NAME and converted to be Apostolic Pentecostals also.😊🙌🏾 God bless you and keep doing those dramas❤

[@tericitaheard1173]

I grew up from a baby in Apostolic Pentecostal, my dad was a Deacon. Love my upbringing I just don't attend anymore.

[@brngrojoy]

@@livywithane‼️‼️‼️‼️🔥♥️🩸 of Christ Jesus! Amen. The infilling of the Holy Ghost and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ makes all the difference with power!

[@mendyflowers4898]

It’s definitely something to be proud of! I’m raising my family as a Pentecostal, and my parents, too, grew up Baptist, and converted as they were filled with the Holy Ghost. I am grateful for my heritage as a second generation Apostolic Pentecostal!

[@PKMomLife]

I grew up Baptist but have been attending a Pentecostal church for the last year. I have never felt closer to the Holy Spirt and loved as much as I do in my church now. That says a lot because the church I grew up in my dad grew up in also, our family attended that church close to 60 years. Don’t get me wrong that church was wonderful but I feel something so much different where I am now!

[@Diane8172]

Omg the Joel olsteen line... The best ever!! 😂😂😂😂😂 🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@aidylweiss.]

😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@troyholdenvoices]

Yes excellent😂😂😂😂

[@rvcar]

12:06 ☠☠☠

[@MsSmith781]

Yes it was

[@AmazingOutcomes]

Is my fervent prayer that these Videos get some people back into church!!

[@theQuietWire]

Amen!

[@gibinal116]

Awesome prayer. I’m in agreement.

[@lauradennis6985]

Churches where I live (Alabama) turned me completely off from going to church anymore. I found them to be very hypocritical and not teaching Jesus love towards other human beings at all. They teach people to judge and mistreat others. I feel much closer to God on my own.

[@LifeClipsPodcast]

NOT the false ones though!

[@KJ-lb4tj]

It's so far from new testament churches that they're only going in one direction before people catch on that it's not how church is supposed to look.

[@pyrolysis2129]

Not Pentecostal in the least bit but you can tell that’s a God fearing church. I love how y’all have fun visiting churches and poking fun without being mean. This is a great series!

[@garybragg9777]

Why not? The Bible is...

[@desosmom1]

How was it not Pentecostal?

[@christinebertrand1679]

It's more of a full-gospel kind of Pentecostal; not a oneness United Pentecostal.

[@Angola88]

Yes not Pentecostal

[@garybragg9777]

@@christinebertrand1679 Pentecost is not oneness. Those that believe the falicy of oneness are an infinitesimal small portion of the Pentecostal church.

[@sreace723]

All the comments decrying John being disrespectful are hilarious. HE'S A COMEDIAN! If you're so easily offended by a COMEDIAN; you shouldn't be watching a COMEDIAN! Now that that's out of the way, this series is EPIC! Keep it up John!

[@flutistnotflautist4740]

Dude. Just because something is delivered in the context of comedy doesn’t automatically negate any offensive nature to it.

[@tinam761]

👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Tatjana8808]

Agreed!! Keep it up!

[@gracehill3344]

I am very offended at their irreverence toward my God. That's why I turned off the video and choose to vote with my views by not watching anymore of their content. BTW, I tell jokes all day and love comedy. But disrespect toward God and funny don't go in the same sentence for me. Peace

[@davidc4233]

He singled out people on reviews and made fun of their grammar, no one likes a grammar nazi. Making fun of people like that is never called for. Think he would do it to their faces?

[@towanasakura]

I CANNNOOTTT 😂😂😂 at "Like a geriatric Maverick City music" then with the "Pentecostal Men 2 Men"🤣🤣 The both of you together is toooo much; I can't stop laughing

[@drlyds]

I love this series! As a christian in India, it is so refreshing to see what western churches really look like and not only what we see on tv!

[@tperrien]

Any similarities to your church in India?

[@__fedora___]

India fam 🙌🏻

[@brettashworth3499]

Dude, keep this up! You have started a new tradition in my house. We watch this show before we leave for church every Sunday! Love ya man.

[@erinmulder2016]

SAME!! This needs to be a whole series!!

[@Branhawk]

Unfaithful weak wanna be Christian John is

[@gardengal6]

My kids and I move watching this series. I think many times Christians get so stuck in the mud that we forget laughter is a part of life. I feel like that is why so many people have left the typical type of church. Doing things the same way as you did 20 years ago does not keep people coming to church. Thank you for the laughter, and maybe it will bring some people back to church.

[@joypurposeanddestiny3885]

The end: I'll wear a purple suit...🤣 i especially want to see the next episode. Y'all are great!

[@isaiahbaxter8336]

I’m Pentecostal and this definitely made me laugh😂

[@amyy.9659]

“We need someone to make copies” 🤣 love it! I love North Carolina and I love Jon’s sidekick. His expressions are the best!🎉😂

[@mr.shortyduwop]

I live in NC.

[@gingercollier7949]

Hope you packed a suit for next week John Crist. The black churches know how to dress for church! I love this series.

[@hdskl2150]

Pentacostal is where its at ❤

[@mr.shortyduwop]

Right I'm pentecostal we praise GOD not dead chirch

[@cupcakemelodyable]

Was not expecting to see my family in this video LOL that's Uncle Bill who made the comment about being in the car with the ladies

[@floresflock]

These church visits have been the best! The church being made up of so many people and their individual traditions, we deserve to look a little and laugh. We are a peculiar people and shouldn’t be offended at poking fun at ourselves. We then be amazed and grateful that a Holy God chooses such a group!

[@claryp1509]

I am traditional Baptist but I love seeing different denominations worship. I enjoyed this video; y’all did an excellent job, Jon and Shama.

[@huffmanm90]

This is my hometown and y'all had me cracking up at the Stanley jokes.

[@mr.shortyduwop]

Where is it.i live here in NC..columbus county..where is Stanly at and I'm pentecostal

[@hecallsmetiana]

This is a series I didn’t know I needed in my life! I am obsessed with it 😂❤

[@aprilrooksmusic]

Same!!! Binge watching today 😆

[@rosietyler]

I love this series and this duo. I wish you guys would talk a little bit about the theology of each church you visit.

[@SRose-vp6ew]

I mean they kind of did (they don’t only pray in tongues in private they do it all at once in public, worship isn’t about the sound as much as it’s about Holy Spirit and (sometimes) dancing like David did for the Lord) if you want to learn more about Penecostal churches, they can be pretty much explained if you read first and second Corinthians and Joel 2. If you want a history watch a documentary on the Azuza street revival and pentecostal Holiness Movement. That pastor had racial unity as the descendants of slaves not by preaching on racial unity, but by preaching on how Jesus was the different parts of the temple (see the book of John where Jesus did all the “I Am…” statement’s Jesus made and then read Hebrews) and now we are to be the temple of the Holy Spirit. I don’t think this series is meant to be educational, there are other options for that. Actually asking in the comment section is a great way to get your questions answered. 💕 and I go to mega church. 🤷🏽‍♀️ And if you actually read the Scriptures most of the arguments that people try to have completely cease to exist. The book of Acts talks about one type of tongues, but the book a first and second Corinthians talks about the tongues of angels and all sorts of other gifts that are to be eagerly desired including the gift of prophecy. Even though I do not go to the type of church that teaches about tongues myself and even Lutheran friends speak in different types of tongues from languages we’ve never learned to the type explained in more detail as you read scripture. I believe Jude is another place to read on this. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you. Different denominations I like the different parts of the body of Christ, once we actually make Jesus Christ our head we will better function. I praise God for different things that Lutherans, Catholics, Pentecostals, Baptist have all done to advance the kingdom. God is bringing us into a New place of revelatory understanding and functioning as the body of Christ. 🙌

[@rosietyler]

@@SRose-vp6ew oh yeah I know Pentecostal churches, I grew up in the Pentecostal church. But I wish they'd touch on some of the theology they hear at all the churches they visit. You're talking about the way they do things, I want to hear about their theological beliefs, the teaching. But I hear you.

[@ippolitius]

I don't think their that knowledgeable

[@lizajane2971]

You mean and risk alienating people based on whether they sound like they agree or disagree? 😂 I can see why they don't want to

[@LifeClipsPodcast]

The theology is off!! It wont' garner clicks and likes for them! Sorry but facts are facts. Having a good time is great but exposing a "different" Jesus is not! MOST Pentecostals are oneness heretics. A different God, Jesus and Holy Spirit!

[@lauraalbert3607]

“Because we need someone to make copies.”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀 Oh, that got you a new subscriber!🙌🏽💯💯😂

[@user-xi7xr5qn3o]

This is an awesome series!!

[@morghan_]

This is so wholesome! I love how respectful they are of each congregation and hold back any denominational preferences. It's kinda fun to get glimpses of these different churches around the country.

[@vintage1950]

Missed John doing these kinds of videos. I was raised very religious and walked away, witnessed too much hypocrisy. Was also raised that other churches were not godly, these days I watch services (different church) online, but be nice to go back.

[@opieswails6564]

Don’t punish God. He needs you in a Church. You would be a great blessing I’m sure.

[@wmom1816]

Go back. Expect hypocrites in church because church is a hospital. We are ALL a work in progress😊. Focus on Jesus, serve and help where and when you can.

[@blueskies382]

God bless your heart, it seems many people were brought up in some kind of religious way. For me I am a tender hearted person, I care so much for my sister's. I wanted them to find Christ more. It lead me to finding out I infact need to grow in Christ and pray the labourer that is for their souls will be strengthened and help them come to Christ in a better way. We all must work out our salvation with fear and trembling; we have to figure out what our calling is. Not all come to Christ but if we try our best in what God wants us to do, surely many souls can be saved, helped etc. God bless 😊🙏 x

[@karendahlin1895]

Love this! Looking forward to more “First Time Visitor” videos. They’re great.

[@younkm1]

That one church wasn't out of business... They done saved everybody y'all!!

[@Peachcitygirl]

As a non-religious person growing up in the religious state of Utah, where there's a church on almost every block, I love following your little adventures to church in the South. I've lived in Tennessee for four years and am amazed at the variety and number of churches here. Some friends invited us to Calvary Chapel Northside in Hixson a few months ago and we really liked it. We've been several times since and not just on Christmas and Easter! 😂😂

[@lewanna5898]

😮

[@maddiemcp4941]

me born in raised in Stanley, NC laughing + agreeing the entire time ahaha SPH is truly a great one

[@kalmarfanatic04]

Geriatric Maverick City Music KILLED me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm absolutely loving this series! Keep it up, guys!

[@sarahstalvey3424]

My dad is apart of the quartet!!!! Also I’m pretty sure you were sitting next to my dad as well!

[@vickyschieman2694]

I always get a laugh from these videos but more importantly, I appreciate you two going to churches of different denominations and respectfully keeping an open mind. I grew up in a strict Baptist church that low key believed all other denominations were heathen. When I got my apartment my senior year of college, I started attending the United Methodist church right next to the apartment complex (sorry, John!). First I felt guilty for not going to the Baptist church a couple miles away (but the UM church was so easy to walk to!) and then I felt guilty for really enjoying the services. After college, I went back to my strict Baptist church and was happy when the senior pastor finally retired and the next pastor was more relaxed about different denominations.

[@RhetoricWolf]

This is one of the best series on KZbin. So glad y’all continue this! Great job 🎉

[@ashleighlecount6152]

I love this series

[@vintage1950]

Me too.

[@tterry4145]

I’m on the Admin council at my church AND I’m the secretary…oh and I’m a woman 😂😂 There are other women on the council. I think our admin council serves a different purpose than the one at this church. We serve a two year term and help to approve things at church that cost money. BTW just got tickets for one of your shows and cannot wait!!!

[@WhaSup70x7]

🤔That was the tamest Pentecostal church I’ve ever seen. 😁

[@NurseYolie]

Right? 😂

[@Crystal-iy4si]

My grandma was Pentecostal and my mama grew up going to a Pentecostal church, but my dad wanted us to go to a Baptist church. So I grew up going to a Baptist Church, but often going to the Pentecostal church with my grandma. I remember the first time I went, as a little kid, and everyone was crying, and yelling stuff, and I was like "why am I the only one not crying?" Lol. They were good people, at both churches.

[@BillCaddell]

This is the chillest, most laid back Pentecostal, Holiness church I’ve ever seen.

[@christinebertrand1679]

Yeah... reminds me more of a denominational church in worship style

[@drmsducomtru]

I love this so much. We need to laugh more at ourselves in real life. We take life too seriously sometimes without laughing at this craziness is crazy 😂😂😂😂

[@julesc1437]

I so need this to be a weekly series!! You guys are GREAT!

[@audie143143]

I love, love, love these videos. Thank you John & Shama! Ya'll make me laugh so much and it is a great way to start out the day. God bless you both! 🤠❤🙏

[@sadieengland8743]

I enjoy your comedy. I didn’t understand the cancelled thing - had to google it- see there are people that hadn’t heard about it. But this - this - going to random churches every Sunday- well … it’s the absolute best… please keep it up… ❤❤❤😂

[@VisionMusicWorks]

Enjoying these videos! Such a good and fun idea! 🥰

[@stephaniecruz9849]

You guys had me cracking up! Haha I loved it!

[@rebekagoodmanson8004]

I love these! I look forward to it every week! Like how genuine you are and funny and I still see the heart of God in you.

[@killhannaah]

Can’t wait for next weeks vid! This is so fun!!

[@mattrobison3212]

That was fun to see Stanley. It’s my wife’s hometown. Y’all are fabulous to listen too.

[@rosefunk1512]

Oh my word, you guys have me busting a gut laughing! I mean gosh comedians would…but this is a different level of humour being a Christian gal who was raised in the conservative church! I’ve been through years of the churches ‘changing’ and have attended many different ‘flavours’ of churches! This episode was hilarious…every aspect! Thank you! I’d almost pay to attend a church service with you two…but I’d probably go back to my kid giggles that had me pulled out of service and my ass spanked!

[@krisk298]

I LOVE these videos keep ‘em coming’ !!!!!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Jason-L-Ledford]

I'm from Gaston County. Its awesome that you came here. You should have come to Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia NC. God Bless!

[@abrownie19]

I’ve been loving these videos. It’s fun to see different churches when you’ve been in church your whole life.

[@sherrisutton6809]

I love this series of videos you're doing - so interesting!! Tastefully done!

[@EAJurk]

You 2 together are everything!!! Great series!!! Keep em coming!

[@lanebt4670]

I am from NC and go to a Pentecostal Holiness Church. I was raised going to a Holiness church. I enjoy a Holiness church because of the music and people. I enjoyed yall's review of this church. Y'all are good guys and are tasteful in doing your reviews. Even though you make it funny, y'all are respectful. Keep up the good work and God bless both of y'all!

[@LaToyaCollinsJones]

These are AMAZING! Keep them coming!

[@epicwithjonnyboi]

These are incredible! Keep em coming!😂😂

[@kasondavis6719]

Love these. Please keep them going !

[@jerridavis6462]

Thanks for taking us to church! Enjoyed from Texas!

[@lauracarpenter6249]

I love this idea of visiting churches and reporting your experience. The heartbeat of the culture exists inside our chruches and places of worship. This is a deep look into American Christian culture AND you guys are funny.

[@kengy1991]

I love these! Keep them coming!

[@nytoga6442]

Please don’t stop making this series! I love it

[@peanutbutterjellycar]

New favorite series. I will be watching every single one of these

[@AmazingOutcomes]

Love these!!

[@JudahXD]

I LOVE this series!!! I am dying at the different things you point out that we miss when it comes to visitors. Yet, you are gracious and loving in your delivery. I am also encouraged to see so many “good” churches out there. So so good!! (Now I am wondering how many grammatical errors I have in this post) 😅 - mom of JudahXD

[@lopez8971]

😂😂 Please do more of these! 💯❤️👍 Also, buy the purple suit! 🤣

[@user-dg1pl4os1c]

Interesting series that I have enjoyed! As a Pentecostal Pastors wife, I can say our church isn't like this Pentecostal church 😂 which I guess goes to show you that you don't just have different denominations, you have different types within those denominations as well. If you're ever in Hessmer, Louisiana, you can come visit us anytime! Upper Room Church

[@bradyborel8495]

I’m happy to be a member of the Louisiana District UPC and I totally agree 100%! I attend the Tri-City Pentecostals in Morgan City! This is a very interesting series!

[@larissalavender1760]

This is so epic. My new favorite series. U guys are so naturally hilarious. I think u could have this as ur full time gig going around to cities and doing church reviews. It’d be amazing. Come to Idaho next? Also, that’s an epically high amount of churches u guys drove by it what seems like a tiny town. More churches than people? Why do the smallest towns have the most churches?

[@micahackerman2405]

I love this channel, because I can relate so much. Synagogues are the same way, just a little less welcoming.😂😂

[@stephh1823]

Loving these series! Growing up Baptist...the jokes are funny. Oh to be a holy roller...

[@ZackofAllTrades87]

I'm loving this series!!

[@WaddlingWithTheWallaces]

I didn't know this was a series or that these two knew each other! Found my new binge watch!

[@susanfowler2361]

I LOVE these videos!!! Keep them coming!!!

[@lasagnasux4934]

My grandpa preached a pentecostal holiness church. Honestly, that's a pretty good sized church for that denomination.

[@maryanngambino7608]

BEST SHOWS IVE EVER EVERRRRR WATCHED!!!! You guys gotta keep going out on the road!!! ❤❤❤

[@charlottetaylor9989]

Every episode....entertaining and I legitimately learn something. Laughing so hard and then wait whaaaaatttttt did they just do? Love it!

[@BrodenADHD]

Loved this! ❤

[@concettacuva5018]

Keep on, keep on creating content. Hilarious!! 😂😂

[@ceraroper4800]

I am sooo enjoying these! Keep them coming!

[@kevinburroughs6583]

Love this series. Keep it up

[@donbell8488]

I enjoy these videos of you and Shama visiting churches.

[@maeganmc8800]

Loved it!!!❤

[@chasitymoss4588]

I love these so much! Please keep doing these! 🙏 😂❤

[@amyethridge1798]

This series!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Keep on.

[@GrowYourHomesteadWithAngie]

Yay. Another episode. 🎉🎉🎉

[@dagman85]

That "free candy inside" license plate was hilarious. Bold humor, to be sure, but obviously the driver has a sense of humor (assuming, of course, that it is a joke).

[@pdd7able]

Love this series!! ❤

[@user-my5ze3dm2s]

The library joke with the reviews was classic. You had me cry laughing.

[@ese789]

Thank you for the content. It's your perspective with experiencing attending different church denominations. Love the jokes too!

[@justinmiller5214]

I love these videos! I love doing the same thing when I'm in another area

[@Courtnieeee]

Can’t wait for next week!

[@rsgwv]

a general store, a water tower, a train track, and a parts store.... that describes 90% of the towns in NC and I love Carolina for that!!

[@SabrenaODay]

I like this video format. Adds another dimension to your channel.

[@TheEminemfan10]

Born and raised Lutheran. My father was the pastor . He never would let me visit other churches. Anyway.. I love this, thank you

[@KapuaKuheana]

I’m tuning in next week!! let’s go!

[@tab207]

I went to a Pentecostal kindergarten & they made us raise an American flag to ask a question & a Christian flag to go to the bathroom & I raised the wrong one & peed my pants. I’ve been traumatized by charismatics since & I feel like you two brought me some healing & closure, tyfys 🙏🫶🫵

[@justkellee]

This is the BEST thing I stumbled across on KZbin EVER!!! Ha ha ha!!!

[@kevinboblitt1869]

I absolutely love these. I can't wait until the next one. Christian Lunchables. Haha

[@leanncarpenter9138]

I love this with you and Shama

[@BiGn4givN]

I love this! this is hilarious. I live here in Stanley. John and Shama are exactly right. I love my town though. Keep it up guys!

[@angelintx6809]

I love these episodes! More more!!!