Editor's Note: The names of primary sources have been replaced with pseudonyms marked with an asterisk on first usage. This was an intentional decision made by Charisma and should not reflect on the witnesses' credibility; four of the five women stood by their claims enough to let us publicize their names. After prayerful deliberation, our editorial board has chosen instead to protect the reputations and identities of those sources. I was shaking and so nervous to be around someone I had idolized for months. She and her boyfriend drove to Las Vegas in May just to record this interview—and everything was going great. When the interview ended, Crist even stayed and chatted with them for a while.
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Crist, who used to post daily videos and jokes to millions on social media, disappeared from the internet in November when a Charisma magazine investigation reported allegations of sexual misconduct toward young female fans. He did not name the facility or program through which he received treatment. In the video, Crist did not specifically mention the nature of his misconduct or apologize to fans or victims, only saying he takes full responsibility for the choices he made. He admitted that he had to resist the urge to come online to rationalize his behavior or defend himself, and that he misses being able to make comedy videos.
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For a while, the career of the Evangelical comedian John Crist looked as though it had been blessed by God. But in private, Crist was not as holy as he seemed in public. Last Wednesday, Charisma News reported that Crist had tried to pressure several women into having sex with him. One woman says Crist repeatedly grabbed and kissed her against her will, twice forcing her to push him off — which would qualify as assault.
He is also known for his work creating comedy sketch videos for Buzzfeed. Crist's comedy often focuses on Christian subculture. He occasionally uses his comedy to critique problems he sees in the Christian church. In November , allegations of sexual misconduct led to Crist cancelling his "Immature Thoughts" comedy tour, and a planned Netflix stand-up special featuring him was put "on hold. John Crist was born on March 20, in a suburb of Atlanta , Georgia. Crist attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama , graduating in with a degree in journalism. Crist's first performance was in at an open mic night at a Chili's restaurant. He is so likable, and his stand-up is top notch. The video was written by Crist and produced by Aaron Chewning. In it, the pair starred as two record executives telling a new Christian band how to make it big in the music business.
