Name: John Crist
Start: 2026-09-11T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Singletary Center for the Arts

John Crist

<?xml encoding="UTF-8">John Crist is a comedian who first built his audience online before becoming a regular presence on stage. The Georgia native gained traction with sketches like Honest Football Coach, along with character-driven bits that poked at church culture and everyday social habits. Those clips continued circulating online and ultimately crossed the billion-view mark.1 Today, he brings that same observational style to live audiences across the country.Get <a href="https://www.axs.com/artists/968570/john-crist-tickets" target="_self">John Crist tickets</a> on AXS now to experience his dynamic live shows.

<?xml encoding="UTF-8">Born on March 20, 1984, John Crist grew up in a large Christian household. That upbringing would later shape much of his comedic perspective. He began performing stand-up in 2009, testing material in small clubs and church venues before gradually stepping onto larger stages.1,2John Crist was among the presenters announced for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, one of the premier events recognizing achievement in Christian music. The round of performers and presenters, revealed on August 13, 2025, also included artists such as Lauren Daigle and Fred Hammond.3

<?xml encoding="UTF-8">As Crist&rsquo;s following grew, recognition started to follow in quieter ways. His name began appearing in both mainstream comedy circles and Christian media, often as someone to keep an eye on.<ul>
<li>Comedy Central&rsquo;s Up Next Competition Finalist (2012): Crist advanced to the finalist round in Comedy Central&rsquo;s national showcase for emerging stand-up comics. For a young comedian building momentum, that kind of platform matters.4</li>
<li>The Loonees Comedy Competition Winner (2012): Winning this was an early-career victory that helped solidify Crist&rsquo;s reputation within the national stand-up circuit.4</li>
<li>Denver Improv&rsquo;s Got Laughs Competition Winner (2012): Crist scored this award, marking one of his earliest national stand-up achievements and helping expand his visibility beyond regional venues.4</li>
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<?xml encoding="UTF-8">Crist&rsquo;s work stretches across stage recordings, short-form online sketches, and longer audio projects. He keeps things conversational, often circling familiar themes like faith, dating, and the way people behave when they think no one is watching.<ul>
<li>I Got Questions (2016): This release captured one of his early full-length sets on stage. It felt less like a string of clips and more like a single, unfolding performance.5</li>
<li>What Are We Doing? (2022): In 2022, he returned with a special that shows more control in pacing. The jokes breathe longer here, built around structure rather than quick-hit moments.6</li>
<li>Net Positive (2022): The podcast began appearing on major platforms in 2022. Instead of punchlines, it leans into discussion &mdash; longer conversations that move at their own speed.7</li>
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<?xml encoding="UTF-8">John Crist&rsquo;s live shows lean heavily on storytelling, with room for improvisation and moments that shift depending on the crowd. The set feels structured, but not rigid &mdash; more like a conversation that gradually builds.Secure your <a href="https://www.axs.com/artists/968570/john-crist-tickets" target="_self">John Crist tickets</a> on AXS and see how that energy translates in person.

<?xml encoding="UTF-8"><ol>
<li><a href="https://www.executivespeakers.com/speaker/john-crist" target="_blank">John Crist Profile &ndash; Executive Speakers Bureau</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.current-affairs.org/exploring-john-crist-biography-early-life/" target="_blank">Exploring John Crist Biography: Early Life &ndash; Current Affairs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://journalofgospelmusic.com/tag/john-crist/" target="_blank">John Crist &ndash; Journal of Gospel Music</a></li>
<li><a href="https://weownthelaughs.com/2025/02/john-crist-emotional-support-comedy-special-video/" target="_blank">John Crist &ldquo;Emotional Support&rdquo; Comedy Special Video &ndash; We Own The Laughs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/person/john-crist/umc.cpc.3jau8j1xcozz5poh95dvfck1b" target="_blank">John Crist Filmography &ndash; Apple TV</a></li>
<li><a href="https://johncristcomedy.com/" target="_blank">What Are We Doing? &ndash; John Crist Official Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@netpositivepod" target="_blank">Net Positive with John Crist Official Channel &ndash; YouTube</a></li>
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