Here’s a headline you probably didn’t expect in your feed: comedian Theo Von and country music star Morgan Wallen are going to Bible study together. Yep, that’s right. In between comedy gigs and stadium tours, these two are sitting down — not for a beer or a writing session — but to dive into scripture. Or, as Von admitted in his usual offbeat way, maybe just watch a movie that week.
The revelation came during an episode of Von’s “This Past Weekend” podcast, when guest Leanne Morgan asked what he had lined up. “I’m gonna see him tomorrow, Bible study actually,” Von casually dropped, referring to Wallen.
Morgan, a fellow Southern comic and proud Christian, lit up. “I think he’s gonna end up preaching,” she joked, to which Von responded, “I have no idea, I just know he’s an inspiring guy.”
And honestly, it’s not hard to see what he means. Morgan Wallen may be best known for his chart-topping hits and that raspy twang, but behind the scenes, he seems to be grounding himself in something a lot deeper than just Nashville fame.
Von called him authentic, Morgan echoed that sentiment, and the two just rolled from there into a surprisingly warm, thoughtful back-and-forth about faith, routine, and what it means to stay anchored.
Theo Von’s connection to faith isn’t new, either. He’s been open in past interviews about feeling spiritually out of place in places like Los Angeles. “It’s not a rejection against Christ,” he once said, “but religion isn’t super welcomed… people want to be offended.” And that tension — between the industry he works in and the inner compass he’s trying to follow — comes up again and again in his reflections.
What makes this whole thing resonate isn’t just the headline. It’s the reminder that these public figures — who often feel so far removed from day-to-day life — are sitting in small groups, cracking open the Bible, and trying to figure things out like everyone else.
Von even joked that faith feels like a “free parent” and admitted that sometimes his own connection feels weak. “It can really be tightened up,” he said, sounding more like a guy on a real-life journey than a stand-up doing bits.
And Morgan’s comment about needing to be more disciplined? That hit home for a lot of people, especially those juggling families, work, and the quiet guilt of spiritual neglect. “That’s when you need the Lord the most, when you’re raising those little hench women — and men,” Von quipped, getting a laugh while still landing the truth behind it.
At the end of the day, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos of celebrity culture, but these kinds of moments show that underneath the headlines and the spotlight, there are still people just trying to hold onto something real. Even if it starts with just a movie at Bible study.
