Cherie Nettles
Humorist, Speaker, Writer
Cherie is comedienne, story-teller, Certified Laughter Leader, Bible teacher, motivational speaker, and writer.
Get To Know Cherie
Cherie Nettles is a Christian comedienne, a speaker and storyteller with over 21 years on the stage. She has learned the Art of the Recovery the hard way – on stage. Cherie’s desire is to help speakers overcome these missteps and learn how to keep the flow of God’s message going through them without the “hitch.”
Cherie has been featured on AtlantaLive, Babbie’s House, local television, radio, and multiple podcasts. She is a member of the Christian Comedy Association, she founded and annually host The Story Rx: Your Prescription for Christian storytelling, and she has spoken from Hawaii to Florida sharing her Biblical messages, humorous stories, comedy, and inspiration.
Cherie has written for HomeLife, LivingReal Magazine and multiple other publications. Also, she has co-authored two devotional books and is currently working on her third. Finally, Cherie has written her own story, Growing My Divine Shrine.
Cherie believes her first ministry is always at home. Cherie has been married to Mike for thirty-four years, they have two adult children with wonderful spouses and has a granddaughter, Emma. In 2019 Mike and Cherie opened their home to their third child, a half-priced Yorkie-Poo that she affectionately named Clarence (the Southern pronunciation of clearance.) Cherie and Mike reside in West Columbia, SC.
Breakout Session
Humor as Healing in Difficult Stories
Humor is a powerful tool in storytelling and message delivery. When used with respect and intention, it can make the unbearable feel bearable, deepen the emotional impact of a hard story, and create a meaningful connection with the audience. A well-placed moment of laughter or joy gives listeners space to process difficult subject matter without becoming overwhelmed. It can also open the door to healing—and for those who are hurting, it can offer gentle permission to begin healing.
Session Focus:
1- Making the unbearable bearable – Comedy can act as a “life raft” within a difficult story, allowing the audience to connect with the speaker rather than simply feel pity. Moments of humor or joy give the audience time to process the message, breathe, and find relief along the way.
2- Humor is a universal language – It connects people by revealing the speaker’s humanity. Whether through a thoughtfully presented joke, a gesture, or a well-timed pause, humor allows the audience to meet the speaker in a fresh and engaging way.
3- Releasing tension – Humor gives the audience a needed release valve. It creates moments of lightness that make difficult material easier to receive without minimizing the seriousness of the story.
4- Teaching reliance – This is the key point in the teaching because it reflects the truth of Nehemiah 8:10: “The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Humor can become evidence of a deeper reliance on God’s joy, especially when life is hard.
15-Minute Appointments
Storytelling
Jesus taught in parables, but have you ever considered your story is one of the tools that Jesus continues to use today, to teach God’s Word? Storytelling is a wonderful way to connect with your audiences, and I’m her to answer your questions about how to do it best.
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