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  • Hey, Jesus, It’s Me

  • I Have Questions, Comments, and Concerns
  • By: Ellen Skrmetti
  • Narrated by: Ellen Skrmetti
  • Length: 3 hrs and 32 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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Hey, Jesus, It’s Me

By: Ellen Skrmetti
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Instagram star and comedian Ellen Skrmetti shares stories behind her wildly popular “Hey Jesus, It’s Me” sketches of a middle-aged southern-woman's opinions on mamas, menopause, and menus—and on giving the Lord a bit of advice about those unspoken prayer requests.

As a young girl, Ellen Skrmetti loved performing. She starred in plays, sang in the church choir, and even compete in the Miss Mississippi pageant. But backstage at the pageant, she was gripped by severe stage fright and made a deal with God: If you help me get through this, I will never, ever get onstage again. After successfully hitting the high note in “Adelaide’s Lament” from the musical Guys and Dolls, she packed up her drama clothes for good—or so she thought.

When the pandemic hit, Ellen longed to bring a little joy to the dark struggles the world was facing. She thought about all of times she’d asked Jesus to walk with her through pain and heartache—and how often He’d laughed with or comforted her, even during her blazing hot flashes. So she decided to share that message with others, in 30-second videos on Instagram that quickly went viral.

Holding a remote control in her hand, Ellen "calls" Jesus with comments and questions, including asking Him not to make her an advance maternal age mama (again) and if He could bless the nourishment of her food to someone else’s body. She also asks for advice when her best friend’s ex-husband’s new wife shows up in the next pew, or what nursing home plans to make when she's eight years past your first geriatric pregnancy.

From a pageant queen with stage fright, to viral videos, to her growing popularity as a stand-up comedian with sold-out performances, Ellen’s humor is rooted in southern charm and culture. Her relatable stories in Hey Jesus, It’s Me will bring levity to our lives, or at least some validation that we’re not the only ones asking if we can ghost our relatives in heaven.

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©2024 Ellen Skrmetti (P)2024 Worthy Books
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Southern Cooking, Churches, and Culture

The two kinds of people who will love this book are those from the South and those that are fascinated by the weirdness of Southern Culture.
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Encouraging back stories

I love Ellen's IG videos. She's so funny, and at the same time, so warm, personable, and encouraging. It was great to hear more of her back stories in her own voice. I hope I can see her live in L.A. some day!

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A big hug 🩷

This is a delightful listen! Ellen makes you laugh and cry and reflect. Thank you Ellen for your insights and inspiration.

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Might be my Favorite Book!

What a refreshing funny awesome book. Ellen please keep writing we need more. Unlike a lot of entertainment these days this was hilarious without being dirty or depressing

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Southern Delight

Let me put this bug in your ear…..From start to finish, “Hey Jesus, it’s me” is filled with equal parts humor and sage advice. I laughed out loud multiple times while also finding myself nodding along, agreeing with her opinion on how to approach life. Her stories are filled with a certain comfort and charge that make you want to keep reading along. She expresses joy, heart ache, and all things southern in a sassy yet elegant way. Grab yourself a slice of caramel cake and get ready to enjoy some time with Ellen, you won’t regret it!

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Darling!

I found Ellen on Instagram somehow and became a fan right away. I’ve been to one of Ellen’s shows and laughed until my sides hurt. She has southern humor and sensibility in spades. I loved hearing her voice read her story.

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LOVED THIS!!!!

I had to purchase the audio so I could hear Ellen’s voice tell her stories. I have been watching her Reels for a long time. I have laughed throughout the entirety of this audiobook. Even though I laughed, my heart was so touched by her love of family and friends. I believe Jesus loves their conversations.

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Southern Scripture

It is the manual for a mom steeped in southern roots, tradition, strong family ties and faith in Jesus. Plus, it’s delivered with just the right amount of light-hearted humor.

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Love the sweet, southern charm.

This is a perfect depiction of a true southern lady. She puts the thoughts and beliefs of so many southern women into words. Being a lady born and raised in the great state of Texas, I enjoyed every second of this book.

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Funny and thoughtful

Ellen does an incredible job of making you laugh and also remembering what it was like to grow up in the slower days in the south. A funny and thoughtful book that anyone would love to read.

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