Comedian and creator Danae Hays joins Ben Higgins to share her journey from the Bible Belt of Alabama to stand-up stages across the country. Danae opens up about coming out, facing estrangement from her family, and the complexities of faith, prayer, and reconciliation. Dive into honest conversations about overcoming religious trauma, rebuilding relationships, and how comedy became both a career and a source of healing. Hear how faith, honesty, and forgiveness changed Danae’s life—plus the impact of her viral comedy, upcoming tour, and what she hopes audiences experience when they hear her story.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Power Of Prayer And Coming Out
01:55 Early Comedy And Viral Video
04:34 Making A Living With Comedy
06:26 Faith, Estrangement, And Reconciliation
09:09 The Ten Commandments And Healing
11:43 Surrounding Yourself With Support
13:51 Growing Faith Through Desert Seasons
15:45 Childhood And Religious Trauma
17:20 Worshipping A Loving God
19:36 Finding Lightness And Creativity
21:29 Sustaining Honest Relationships
24:06 Bitterness, Perfection, And Anger
26:45 Sharing Jesus And Testimony
28:14 Comedy, Brokenness, And Healing
32:27 Staying Grounded Amid Fame