# Article on Audio: Why Aren’t Christians Funny?

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Podcast: [TGC Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tgc-podcast-827555)
Published: 2026-04-14T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/tgc-podcast/
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## Resource

Some Christians take themselves too seriously, but the gospel sets us free to laugh. Joylessness isn't equated with godliness.

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