I love Ben Kissel with all my heart. Hail Ben and megustalations.

Last Podcast jokes and references aside, I'm so proud of Ben for getting out of there and for being able to make a living doing what he loves. He sounds like he's a genuinely great person in real life and I wish him all the best.

Ben Kissel is a god damned saint.

I grew up Jehovah's Witness. Realized I didn't believe in god at 12. Couldn't get out till 16. Family stuff is still difficult 10 years later. Thanks for this Ben. Hail yourselves!!

"There were just these blown up pictures, of fetuses, you know... And they're not doing great." One of those laughs that catches you off guard.

I’ve never wanted to hug someone so badly

shedding tears about giant baby ben kissel thinking he doesn't have friends because they all got aborted before he met them

Ben you’re the epitome of balance. Knowing what you believe and when to push the point and knowing when to roll with and/or push the joke.

Is this really Ben Kissel? Where is the Bud Light Lime?

I'm so grateful that I wasn't raised this way. Hail you, Ben Kissel. Congratulations for breaking out of such a toxic environment.

Every time i hear Ben's home stories, i cant help but be sad. Some of his stories are hilarious in hindsight. But stories like this just make me shake my head. Why? Because somewhere out there, theres another kid out there going through the exact same thing.

He probably sat down during this, but I'd like to imagine someone took their camera up on a ladder instead.

I was raised methodest Christian. Got out around 15. A decade later im still dealing with internal shame

I've left religion but I've kept my faith if that makes sense l do feel that personal faith and spirituality when practiced in a positive way is a good thing however religion and specifically organized religion muddies all of that and manipulates it for personal gain

As a fellow long fat man recovering from church indoctrination as a child, I just want to give Ben a hug.

*camera 180's to reveal he's talking to detective popcorn* "mmmm so salty and chewy, tell me more i got time while the butter melts over my crunchy goodness mmmm"

I have a friend that recently converted to evangelical, it took less that six months for his family to stop talking to him. He is also ready to end his marriage because his wife won’t convert with him. To think that this happened because he heard a youtube video mention if he didn’t give his life to Jesus he would burn for all of eternity, thats it thats all it took to flip his lid. I wish I could have my friend back. 😥

Ben, my boy, you're a sweet fellow and we appreciate you.

I cannot relate to this more. Religion robbed me of my mother

I left the church, but I will never leave God or shut off my faith in Him.

I was raised southern Baptist, and I always had to question everything. And I did alot of reading in the short and round I came to the same exact conclusion Ben did. Think for yourself people. Dont be sheep, sheep get led to slaughter.

"That could have been one of your friends....that could have been one of your friends...and in reality i had no friends" and that is when i did a spit take...well done sir

"Just like quitting a job at Wendy's" I'll remember that!

I grew up in a Evangelical/Pentecostal family. My Father is also a pastor and a retired professor of theology. I define myself as Agnostic.

Hi Ben. In case you ever read this, I'm a current Lutheran in Wisconsin (even if I'm Seahawks fan). Even though my faith is (to me) the most important and most beautiful part of my life, I have a lot of respect for you, your experience with Christianity, and your decision to leave it. I don't believe the Christian faith is something you should ever be forced into or forced to remain a part of. The feeling of compulsion and pressure in any faith, or any viewpoint for that matter, is terrible and emotionally burdensome. If anyone does become a Christian, I hope it is because the love of God works in that individual's heart, and never because they feel like they need to conform to the people around them. Hate, fear, and pressure are powerful forces, but love conquers them all. I hope that anyone reading this comment knows that I love them, even if I don't know them. Regardless of who your you are, your background, or your religious beliefs, I love you. I may not agree with you on religious matters, but you are still a human being that I love and respect with my whole heart. In spite of religion, politics, and any other obstacle, love conquers all =)

Ben Kissel is the best

This hit me hard. Love Ben, big fan, can relate a lot

This video aged badly, but well at the same time. I wish Ben Kissell well in recovery, but I also wish that he realizes what he did was wrong. I wish he kept to looking like Aaron Eckhart, but life has other plans.

Thank you for everything you do, Ben.

I grew up Jehovah’s Witness I am right there with you Ben!

Completely agreed. I'm an Ex JW, horrible religion / cult and has separated me from my loved ones and family. I definitely relate to Ben and feel less alone. Love this guy to death!

I'm a recovering atheist. I'm much happier, fulfilled and caring. So congrats Ben, and congrats to me too. That is, if all things being equal.

I'm angry about how handsome he is

Lpotl brought me here. I'm agnostic in a super religious family/culture. Cool to hear this.

Keep being yourself Ben! Your'e great.

this is so sad, he needed therapy years ago

Loved hearing your story Ben! HAIL YOURSELF!!! ♡♡

*puffin voice* Hey Ben, I love you Ben you beautiful giant man.

Hey! If you got to go, you got to go.

Love this so much! Thank you Ben!

ben is awesome. why is he dressed like tyrone biggums tho?

Mad respect for all people who leave organized religion. Practicing religion individually and questioning what you believe in is always fine (just like not believing in any god is fine) but when hierarchies get established... gaslighting and manipulation are granted. I'd like to say I still believe in god, but I cannot accept that a loving, omnipotent entity would allow so much cruelty and greed in the world.

I believe every word of this

Hail, Ben. 💚

Thank you for sharing this and for all you do.

Ben Kissel singer of hit song Little Toes.

Hail yourself! 🤘

I love you Ben! LPOTL for life!

Keep up the good work Ben.

Everyone loves Ben ❤❤❤

He did it The Gary Way.

I thought this said “ben kissel” former evangelion fan

Agreed

Thank you Ben!

Hail Ben. Hail Yourself.

Agreed. This too is my experience with the Evangelicals

Wait a minute, if everyone leaves organized religion how the hell are preachers supposed to afford private jets? Don't tell me you're okay with these divine holy men flying in "metal tubes filled with demons".

hugs Ben

Being a fan of LPOTL I had no idea about this

Hail ben!

Ben you beautiful man, I love you.

You do good man! Love yah!!

Ben for president!

He looks great without the beard

KISSEL-ITE!!!

No wonder he has issues, he's such a sweet guy though

Boom. Flip it.

You are my favourite Cheesehead Kissel 😍😍😍

His voice is higher than in the podcast

Nobody semi-coherently rambles like Ben.

I agree that the institution is a business. A lot of it is focused on changing culture and junk and all that. I believe in God and I believe in Jesus and that the Bible is true. But see the thing that they do in evangelical churches is wildly disconnected from scripture. I don’t blame someone for leaving. I won’t lose my faith though.

Megustalations!!

Is this the guys from tlpotl

Ironically Ben got fired from Wendy's

No Ben... your friends aren’t dead babies. They have it worse, they are making chili out of hamburger patties at Wendie’s.

Correct.

Religion is like a cult. I am happy I woke up. Some families are the same.

Religion never brings life. It is based on rules, regulations, and dogmas. What makes the difference is having a relationship. This is what a Christian really is. Someone who knows Jesus in a personal way and follows Him. No wonder so many are falling away from "religion." If you don't know Jesus, then what's the point?

poor Ben :( glad he got out

Love listening to you Ben and yes there are churches that seem to be there to make money, but I've gone to very small churches that I believe do really care about each other and would not react with violence or anger if you left the church but would just ask how you're doing if they ran into you. The pastors at some of these churches definitely aren't there to get rich because they could probably make more working at Wendy's. There's exceptions to everything though, sorry to hear your experience sucked so hard.

Wait... is Ben Kissel Eddie Vedder?

Would never have guessed u were raised an evangelical.

I can attest to the Packer shit for sure

Like quitting a job at Wendy’s LOL

Lol Ben 🤘

Hail me

Why are these cuts so fucking bad?

Handsome boii 👍

I thought this was a joke at first.

He sounds so much huger on last podcast of the left lol

All my friends are dead baby cells :(

I hear what your saying, its happenned to me, we must reach perfection, good people make mistakes, like me, we are fragile, God gifts us Love, virtue, we must be constantly seeking asking. God gives us Strengh, wisdom, Power to over come all, we have to be constant as we are given by Grace, but the flesh is weak, so we must be contactly asking the lord, so God is honoured and not us, if not we are in danger of becoming vain, proud, blind, darkness. I was raised a Catolic, all my family as I grey up became honest with myself and started anaylysing, just like the Priest the practisices and my life did not make sence, I was studying to be a priest. Then something happened that I felt my life was in danger that I called out to God for help, I was certain nobody could help me but him. I he got me out of the danger a true miracle, I prayed to him that I was gratefull I wanted to find him, then he manifested, I found the Living God who Talks, Listens and sees, and everything in the Bible started to happen to this day. Dreams, Visions, Miracles, except the miracles happen everyday, i have witnnessed the power of God, seen true Prophets with the gift of the Holy spirit, powers, Anoited by God Himself. I understand if you don't believe me, so I suggest: you pray by yourself in private where only God can see you and ask him to please with all your heart sincerely to manisfest and show you he exists. He has the power he will do it himself. Just one suggestion, be 100% honest as God cannot be deceived, God sees sincere hearts, then God by Grace will do the rest. I pray to God now that he has mercy and manisfest to you and bless you.

Tonight, I saw you on the Greg Gutfeld show and thought it would be fun to check out some of your comedy and came across this confession. I am saddened by your comment that church is a "human institution created by men to make money...just a business." I'm sure there are some churches like that, but my experience is that meeting together with others who love Christ is a meaningful and important way to worship God. I have never been part of a church that existed to make money, but I have been a part of several churches that existed to love and serve God and others. The impact of those churches is phenomenal. I really am sorry that your experience has caused you to see evangelical Christianity in such an unfortunate way. I hope that maybe you are still seeking a relationship with God through prayer and His Word, even if no longer involved in a church. Blessings to you.

Last on the lpn fandom train,, anyways Ben is hot😥

Hail gein

You did not believe it anyway... A human institution...? I was thinking that too. But seeing clearly there was a truth behind the facade of the churches. Missionaries testified of God really doing something. So I started my search for the real God. And found Him in Jesus Christ. Now I have contact with real believers in a lot of different churches. Pray for the hypocrites. Ignore the stupid traditions. Open your eyes and you'll find the real Jesus in real believers. And the big wonder is: Jesus is still building His church through a lot of broken churches. The power comes from Him. Surely not from the well organised evangelical church... Blessings in your search for reality.

666 likes? coincidence?

Jesus loves you

All good, the evangelical church caters mostly for women with their pop worship songs and emotionally charged sermons