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Comedian Tim Hawkins Discusses God’s Influence On His Work: ‘Joy Is That Thing That God Brings To The Table’

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Comedian Tim Hawkins Discusses God’s Influence On His Work: ‘Joy Is That Thing That God Brings To The Table’

By Movieguide® Contributor

Stand-up comedian Tim Hawkins is famous for his clean material and his musical parodies, and is getting ready to kick off a tour at the end of this month. 

“I’m getting older now, so I’ve kinda slowed down a little bit,” Hawkins told the Christian Post. He once did 100 shows a year; now he’s down to 40. 

“I have a little more rest, so I come to these tours with a little bit more energy and a little more passion,” he explained. “I think in the first part of your career as a comedian, you are always trying to grind it out and trying to prove yourself, and now after many years of doing it, I feel more comfortable. The shows have just a more relaxed hangout feel. It’s just like these strangers in my living room, ’cause this is really who I am.”

He also spoke about the importance of comedy in today’s world. 

“It’s really what you focus on,” the comedian shared. “There’s so much good out there in the world, but it’s all mixed in with all this on the bad, so you just have to get good at learning what to focus on and what you’re going to feed your mind with.”

Hawkins continued, “You can’t get caught up in the results. We live in a cancel culture; we live in a culture that is open for trolling, open for doxing and open for a lot of negativity. I’ve never even paid attention to that.” 

“I figured that what people have to say about what I do is just none of my business,” he continued. “There are people out there that really like what I do, and I try to find those people, and I’m good enough for that. That’s what I’m here for. I’m not here to be everybody’s cup of tea.”

Hawkins discussed how he sees God’s work in his comedy career, as well. 

“I think joy is that thing that God brings to the table, that is a deeper connection with Him, where you don’t just laugh to forget, but you can say a message, or say brief testimony, or whatever I’m going through spiritually this is who I am. People today they’re not into real nice, perfect packaging. They just want real,” the comedian said. “I just love God. I always have. I always thought He was the greatest.”