On Sale: Sep 16, 2025
Page Count: 224 pages
Publisher: Worthy Books
ISBN-13: 9781546007067

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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 competed in the Miss Mississippi pageant. But despite this 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 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 world. 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 her first geriatric pregnancy.

From a pageant queen with stage fright, to viral videos, to her growing popularity as a stand-up comedian, 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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Ellen Skrmetti got started in comedy after training at the famous and premier school of comedy, Second City. She had just started booking herself at comedy clubs when the 2020 Covid shut down happened. As she reminds us, “dreams don’t have deadlines,” and now a tour company is pursuing her and millions are watching her comedy. After one of her Instagram posts went viral in Spring 2022, others soon followed with millions of views.

"Ellen Skrmetti is a national treasure, tackling some of life's most perplexing moments with the infectious humor and sassy elegance that only a true Southern queen can! Her faith is infused throughout this book full of heartfelt, hilarious stories that will feel familiar no matter where you call home. Ellen is a gift of pure joy, especially for a 'cups and ice' chick like me!"
Shannon Bream, #1 New York Times bestselling author and anchor of Fox News Sunday
"Angels who make us laugh are a gift from above. Ellen is part sweet and part salty with a lot of Southern funny mixed in. A daily dose of her humor is good for my soul."
Roma Downey, actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author
"Ellen has a sharp wit and a soft heart that will keep you turning the page. Her book is perfect for anyone that needs to keep Jesus on speed dial."
Laura Rutledge, host and reporter for ESPON and SEC Network
“As someone who knows exactly what it means to be put on cups and ice, I may or may not have spit out my drink before I finished reading page two. Ellen is the girlfriend we all want to sit next to (except maybe at funerals lest our shoulders start shaking), so pull up a chair, grab the remote, and settle in for a conversation you won’t soon forget. Part memoir, part comedy sketch, and part Sunday school lesson, Hey Jesus, It’s Me will bring out the best in your soul and equip you to ‘laugh,’ as a wise man once put it, ‘at the days to come.’”
Jodie Berndt, bestselling author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Children

Ellen Skrmetti

About the Author

Ellen Skrmetti is a comedian, writer and viral storyteller whose humor about faith, family, and Southern life has been viewed millions of times across social media. She first captured national attention with her wildly popular series “If The Queen Died in The South” and followed by her beloved “Hey Jesus, It’s Me” Series – creating a community of people who believe laughter and honesty bring people together.

Her debut book, Hey, Jesus, It’s Me introduced readers to her signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and sharp southern wit. Since then, Ellen has taken that same voice to the stage, selling out venues across the country with a stand up show that feels like sitting on the front porch with your funniest friend.

Born and raised in Mississippi and now living in Birmingham, Alabama, Ellen writes about the beautifully imperfect seasons of life – marriage, motherhood, faith, and everything that goes a little sideways along the way. We are also contractually obligated to add that she is still the reigning Miss Tippah County 1995. She competed in the Miss Mississippi Pageant but her town never had another pageant so she has never relinquished her crown.

She lives with her husband, two children and 4 dogs in a home where something is always a little cattywampus.

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