Nate Bargatze Talks About His Career and Faith
Comedian Nate Bargatze recently opened up about feeling a religious calling in his career during an interview on Sunday. He expressed a belief that CBS News should trust the direction he feels his path is taking him.
Last year, Bargatze was recognized as the best-selling comedian in the country, known for his family-friendly, “clean” style of humor. A native of Tennessee, he’s set to host the Emmy Awards next Sunday and is transparent about his Christian faith.
“I feel like, I guess, it’s a calling to do this and to embrace the career I have,” Bargatze explained to “CBS Sunday Morning.” “So you really just have to trust that your path is unfolding as it should.”
Correspondent Conor Knighton asked him if he views this as a sort of religious calling, to which Bargatze replied, “Yeah. I feel like it’s something bigger than myself.”
He previously discussed his faith and career in a New York Times interview back in April. He mentioned, “It’s about prioritizing God first, then family, and then your audience. You want to remain true to that calling while navigating everything else.”
I find it interesting how he manages to keep a balance between his beliefs and career, but sometimes, it feels like there’s a lot of pressure. It’s a lot to juggle, right?
Bargatze has spoken about the importance of clean comedy, sharing that he chooses to avoid inappropriate humor because he wouldn’t want to embarrass his parents. “Honestly, I think I still feel like I’m getting into trouble whenever I cross that line,” he admitted. “I just don’t want to let them down.”
In his chats with CBS, he noted that parents appreciate knowing their kids can safely watch and enjoy his shows. He often reflects on his experiences as a husband and father in his comedy routines, which adds a nice personal touch.
“When people come to my show, I really value that connection. I don’t want to betray that trust,” he said. “You can bring your kids to see my stand-up, and you won’t have to worry about what’s coming next.” It’s refreshing to see a comedian like him thinking about his audience in such a thoughtful way.
