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Jul 22, 2025 10 min

ponderingGod - When Humor isn't Funny

from PonderingGod Hosted by Pastor Craig McCourt

In this episode, Pastor Craig explores the viral Coldplay Kiss Cam moment involving Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR chief Kristin Cabot, asking the question: When is humor not funny? Through Scripture, quotes from Martin Luther and C.S. Lewis, and reflections from Rev. Ben Griffin, we're reminded that Christian humor must be rooted in mercy, not mockery. Jude 20–23 and John 8:1–11 call us to rescue—not ridicule—and to show compassion in a world that often laughs at what should break our hearts. Jesus never ignored sin, but He never lost sight of the person. Let's follow His lead. (For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast! Get your very own PonderingGod Podcast sticker for your water bottle, or coffee cup, or laptop cover, or bathroom mirror... simply send your address to me through our comment page at www.ponderinggod.org To support the ministry of PonderingGod and help cover our online and production costs, visit our support page at www.ponderinggod.org/support. Thanks for listening!) Let me know if you'd like this adapted into a sermon, newsletter, or even a short video script. I'd be honored to help you bring it to life in other formats.

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