Show Notes and Transcript We are delighted to welcome comedian Alistair Williams to share his journey of remaining authentic in the comedy industry despite pressure to conform to mainstream narratives.  He integrates his Christian faith into his comedy, prioritizing faith over worldly concerns and uses his talents to spread joy and truth.  Alistair discusses the impact of satire in conveying truths and highlights the challenges of balancing industry expectations with personal convictions.  He emphasizes the importance of upholding moral integrity in a secular world, advocating for spreading Christian values through comedic work.  The conversation delves into societal values, the decline of ethical grounding, and the need to discern biblical truths amidst challenges and industry pressures.  We end this interview by discussing the struggles content creators face aligning their work with faith and values in the current economic landscape and the significance of staying true to one's beliefs and spreading messages of faith and truth. Alistair Williams, a self-proclaimed “rambling moron,” emerges as a rising star on the UK comedy scene. He’s soared through the ranks, claiming the Piccadilly Comedy Club’s New Comedian of the Year 2014 award, securing spots in prestigious competitions and recently he was crowned 'British Comedian Of The Year 2023'.  A firm believer in Free Speech and a fearless ’Soldier of God’, Alistair is a charismatic observational storyteller, combining high energy with a knack for crafting top-tier material.  Whether winning awards or reaching finals, he’s on a rapid ascent to comedic stardom.  Connect with Alistair... X/TWITTER         x.com/awilliamscomedy RUMBLE              rumble.com/user/alistairwilliams Interview recorded  27.5.24 Connect with Hearts of Oak... X/TWITTER        x.com/HeartsofOakUK WEBSITE            heartsofoak.org/ PODCASTS        heartsofoak.podbean.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA  heartsofoak.org/connect/ SHOP                  heartsofoak.org/shop/ *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com and follow him on X/Twitter x.com/TheBoschFawstin TRANSCRIPT (Hearts of Oak) I am delighted today to be joined by comedian Alistair Williams. Alistair, thank you so much for your time today. (Alistair Williams) Anytime. Anytime. Good afternoon. Great to have you on. Obviously, people can follow you @awilliamscomedy, which is your Twitter or X handle. And, of course, on Rumble, it's just Alistair Williams. And on it, you talk about, I think, your two phrases, more or less, on your Twitter is, Real comedian. Soldier of God and I want to delve into both of those which are separate, but you do mix them like asking whether God wants to cut down ULEZ cameras or remember on comedy only, so you do mix them up the times, but you're some of the some of the the comments I've seen about you online Alistair Williams is quickly making a name for himself with razor sharp content and high what charm unafraid of tackling rough subject matter. He's a passionate health campaigner combining raw personal antidotes on a jam-packed gag count and slick extroverted style. Another one says he is smart, passionate, impressively quick-witted and bursting with infectious confidence. So there you go. They're just some of the... Things I wrote about myself off the internet. That was off your Twitter page, so I didn't want to say that. Alistair, before we get on to kind of your life in comedy and what that means for you maybe you could just take a moment to introduce yourself especially to our kind of half U.S audience who may not have come ac