The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
James Cary
It’s a podcast. But it’s also an audiobook. No prizes for guessing which book I’ll be reading from. That would be the Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer written and read by me, James Cary. I’m a sitcom writer for the BBC, with a hand in Miranda, Bluestone 42, Thanks A Lot, Milton Jones, Hut 33, My Hero, My Family, Citizen Khan. You get the idea. Half hour comedy is my bag. I’m a sitcom guy.
But I’m also a Christian, an Anglican, a stand-up theologian and the author of The Sacred Art of Joking, a look at how religion and comedy intersect published by SPCK. You can get that on Amazon, and the audio version on Audible.
But you can’t get The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer, a book that also deals with religion and comedy. And is quite funny, if I do say so myself. I own the audio rights to that book, or least, no-one bought them. So why not? Here it is. A new chapter each week, and maybe some other related content over the coming weeks and months and possibly years, stuff that interests me, and that I think will interest you.
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Raising Lazarus
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
05/20/24 • 8 min
Hey! This is the final episode. I'm not keeping it the rest back for cynical reasons. Quite the reverse. This podcast isn't working. People aren't listening. No idea why. As I'm recording it, I'm actually thinking it's quite good and occasionally impressed with what my former self has written. But anyway, turns out people don't want short single-voice audio podcasts. Live and learn. So here's the last episode. It's about one of Jesus's greatest miracles, the raising of Lazarus.
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
Christians According to Sitcom Writers PART 2
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
05/13/24 • 7 min
Some straight talking - okay, a bit of a rant - to screenwriters on how they could better represent Christians on TV. But don't we all feel better now?
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
Christians According to Sitcom Writers
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
05/06/24 • 8 min
If you see a Christian portrayed on TV, you probably won't be happy if you're a Christian. There are actually good reasons for that, which I explore in the first half of this chapter entitled Christians According to Sitcom Writers.
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
Peter, the Angel and Rhoda
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
04/29/24 • 5 min
One of my favourite cameos in scripture is Rhoda. Allow me to explain why.
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
Seven Husbands for One Dead Bride
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
04/22/24 • 5 min
You'll never look at this part of the Bible the same way again. Sorry about that. But I thought you might enjoy it. Don't forget to share the podcast. I'm not sure for how long it's going to be here and remain free!
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
Pilgrim's Progress Part 2
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
04/15/24 • 4 min
Still not a huge fan of Bunyan, although I admire him as a fellow brother and believer immensely! Honest! Anyway, hope you enjoy this. Don't worry. The joke's on me eventually. If you want to find out how, get the book:
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
The Parable of the Ten Virgins (or are they bridesmaids?)
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
04/08/24 • 6 min
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
EASTER SPECIAL John and Peter Racing to the Tomb LIVE
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
04/01/24 • 5 min
Since this episode drops the day after Easter Sunday, we're going to deviate from the book and jump ahead a few chapters - and go to a live version of this bizarre bit of John's Gospel. And you can find it over on my YouTube Channel.
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
The Truth Will Set You Free or something like that
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
03/25/24 • 4 min
We're back with our friend Nathaneal seeing the funny side to those who say they've never been slaves of anyone. Yeah right. No high fives for Nathaneal again.
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
How to get the Final Chapters - for FREE
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer
05/25/24 • 2 min
Here's that link to get the final chapters.
https://jamescary.samcart.com/products/audio-gospel-according-to-a-sitcom-writer
Enjoy!
You can buy The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer: Why John’s Gospel is Much Funnier Than You Thought. In a Good Way (SPCK) on Amazon UK here. If you're in the UK, you can buy a signed copy direct from the author HERE.
You can buy James's previous book The Sacred Art of Joking (SPCK) as an Audiobook
Find out more about streaming stand-up theology with Water into Wine
James Cary’s blog is here: https://jamescary.substack.com/
Watch James Cary’s YouTube channel:
Follow James on Twitter/X
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How many episodes does The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer have?
The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer currently has 26 episodes available.
What topics does The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Anglican, Writing, Religion & Spirituality, Satire, Comedy, Podcasts, Religion, Jesus, Church and Bible.
What is the most popular episode on The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer?
The episode title 'Raising Lazarus' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer?
The average episode length on The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer is 7 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer released?
Episodes of The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer?
The first episode of The Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer was released on Nov 10, 2023.
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