#416 Hey Jesus, it’s Us, We Have Thoughts with Ellen Skrmetti
I’m so excited to welcome the hilarious and amazing Ellen Skrmetti to the show today! Ellen first rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing hearts with her Instagram sketches where she “calls” Jesus for advice. Her account went viral in the spring of 2022, racking up millions of views and a devoted following.
Now, Ellen has just released her first book, Hey Jesus, It’s Me: I Have Questions, Comments, and Concerns, where she brings her signature Southern charm and wit to tackle topics like motherhood, menopause, and menus- subjects her fans have come to love.
Trust me, you won’t want to miss this episode- Ellen and I had a blast (and even did a bit or two). I can’t wait for you to hear it!
7:35 – Ellen 101
Studying at Second City
Growing an Instagram following
Starting comedy after a career in advertising sales
Waiting on God’s timing
12:52 – God Math
The importance of timing and faith
Doing your reasonable best
16:33 – Faith, Comedy, and Southern Charm
How Ellen’s faith and Southern upbringing influence her comedy
The mix of truth and absurdity in comedy
Starting rumors about Nate Bargatze!!
22:41 – Hey Jesus!
The evolution of Ellen’s sketches
How the “Hey Jesus” sketches resonated with people
Wholesome and positive comedy in a world filled with negativity
Menopause, y’all!
31:34 – Final thoughts
Connecting with Ellen
Getting your copy of Hey Jesus
FEATURED QUOTES
“Even though my path is so unconventional… it’s God’s path.”
“My goal with the book is for people to remember that He does want our sad, He does want our fears, He wants everything… He wants to laugh with you. I mean, He created laughter.”
“People want something wholesome and people want something to cling to that’s positive because there’s so much negative.”
Learn more about Ellen:
Ellen on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/justskrmetti/?hl=en
Get your copy of Hey Jesus
Ellen’s upcoming shows and signings
Ellen on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmYobCHqa6CKHHjutgw80rw
Ellen on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ellen.skrmetti
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About Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast is a weekly podcast where we have honest conversations about faith, business, life, and everything in between. Hosted by speaker and author, Molly Stillman, her mission is to make you laugh, cry, and laugh till you cry. She wants to create a community of people who are unafraid to be themselves and have honest conversations about the things that matter most. Her vision is to create a safe space for people to explore their faith and share their stories and gifts with the world.