86. An Atheist Comedian’s Journey from Messed Up to Meaningful Life with Jeff Allen

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Have you ever wondered if your care and prayers for people who don’t know Jesus, really have any impact?

In this episode of the Abiding Free podcast, we explore the story of Jeff Allen, a comedian and former atheist who found freedom and purpose in life through the book of Ecclesiastes. In this interview he talks about the influence of his father’s antagonism towards religion and God and how that set him on a path of atheism and anger. He opens up about his struggles to be working comedian, husband and father and how he searched for relief through self-help and other religions, but how it was the words and genuine care of a Christian friend who ultimately led him on the path to the Bible and Jesus Christ.

We delve into the power of love, kindness, and the power of the Gospel in the quest for meaning that so many lost souls like Jeff, find themselves on.

Don’t miss this inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Jeff Allen, as he shares his journey from a “messed up to meaningful life”.
Guest Bio:

Jeff Allen’s rapid-fire humor, which centers on marriage and family, is a hit with all ages. A live comedy favorite, Jeff has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Netflix, Amazon, Huckabee, Pureflix, Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1 and more. He starred in the critically acclaimed film, Apostles of Comedy, the syndicated comedy series, Bananas, his own one-hour comedy special, Happy Wife, Happy Life, and the Warner Bros. comedy film, Thou Shalt Laugh. Jeff has been featured on America’s Got Talent, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Dry Bar Comedy, Pureflix, Huckabee, Warner Bros., Bananas, Apostles of Comedy, Thou Shalt Laugh, and numerous other networks and shows. Jeff has also been featured at Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival and HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival. His Dry Bar Comedy videos have amassed over 400 million views on social media and other platforms, introducing him to tens of millions of new fans worldwide. At times both gut-wrenching and hilarious, Jeff’s new tour offers a unique glimpse into his crazy world.

Besides performing at churches, corporate functions, fundraisers, theaters and casinos, Jeff regularly appears on television, radio, and podcasts nationwide. Jeff is the best at what he does – making people laugh as hard as humanly possible. His Happy Wife, Happy Life® message of a marriage gone wrong and redeemed has given laughter and encouragement to millions of people. Jeff’s comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life and the joy derived from a healthy marriage.

Episode Highlights

• Introduction of Jeff Allen and His Book “Are We There Yet”
• Jeff’s Father Sets Him on a Course of Atheism
• Struggling with Alcoholism and being introduced to prayer through 12 Step Program
• Marriage and Being Confronted with One’s Weaknesses
• Parenting and Realizing the impact of Dysfunction on their Kids
• Searching for Meaning in Self-Help, New Age, Buddhism
• A Christian Comic Calls Jeff a Moron and Talks about the Bible
• Working at Domino’s Pizza, Almost Losing Family leads to Listening to Tapes on Ecclesiastes
• Becoming a Christian and Telling His Wife Tammy
• Impact of Christian faith on his relationships and comedy

Find More on Jeff Allen:

• Jeffallencomedy.com
• Book - Are We There Yet: My Journey from a Messed Up to Meaningful Life
• Tour Dates and Tickets

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