ABOUT ME
JUST A GIRL WHO LOVES JESUS,
BUT THAT HASN’T ALWAYS BEEN MY STORY…
Heartbreak, rejection, divorce, self-loathing, insecurity and hopelessness…a perfectly painted picture of destruction that the enemy intended for my harm, but God now uses for good!
The pits and pains of life are never God’s desire for us, but praise God He finds us in those places and moves us from the mire and sets our feet on the ROCK!
My story isn’t so much about me as it is a testimony of the goodness and faithfulness of a God who rescued me from the pit of pain and pulled me into a joy-filled life.
From a very young age, I wrestled with low self-esteem and hated my big, bold personality. The very intricacies of the way God created me were the very things the enemy targeted with his lies. For so long, I battled believing I was too much and, at the same time, like I was not enough.
I was not brought up “churched”, but I have always had a heart to know God and that desire led me as a teenager to invite myself to a local youth group. Within a few months of attending, I was born-again and gave my life to Jesus. My journey since my decision to follow Christ is a mixed mural of beauty and brokenness, yet He has always been faithful through every valley and with me on every mountaintop.
After years of living numb and joyless, God restored my heart song and exchanged beauty for the ashes of my life. In March of 2024, I married the love of my life, Danny, and now we are journeying through life and ministry hand-in-hand with our eyes on Jesus. Our heart is to give others hope that if God did it for us, He can do it for them.
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.” - Erma Bombeck
What People Are Saying
“Janice is a breath of fresh air. She is the real deal. I love how she is a graceful mix of depth and humor, putting people at ease and yet driving home the truth. She sees the light and giftings in others and knows how to draw it out. She gathers and includes and builds community in beautiful ways. If you know Janice, you love her and you are loved well by her. “
— LINDSAY CLIFFORD
“It is my pleasure to recommend Janice Henriquez both as a speaker and as a comedian. She hosted a Holy and Hilarious event at Radiant Life Church on February 11, 2024, and we not only had great attendance, but also had very positive feedback from those that attended. Her performance was very funny and was appropriate for a wide range of ages in the church setting.
Janice has a heart for the Lord and a heart to connect with women and journey with them through various life circumstances. She is energetic, inspiring, and a welcoming presence to anyone she encounters. We are blessed to have had her event here at the church, and also to continue to have her as part of our community.”
— pam cary, connections pastor at radiant life church
“Thank you so much for making the 1st Annual Spiritual Formation Workshop, Maturing Through Jesus Christ, an incredible success. Your inputs during group discussions gave others energy and insight into their Christian walk that many mentioned in their reviews of the event. Where you really shined for us was during the breakout session for the women that you led. Your love of scripture and the Lord was evident from start to finish. Plus, you shared real life examples that the women could relate to their own lives. The power of humor is real. You sprinkled it throughout the teaching segment which engaged and entertained.
If anyone would love a firsthand testimony, they are welcome to contact me. I can be reached at Fremont United Methodist Church at 260-495-2305.”
— Susannah Tulloch, Head Pastor at fremont umc
“We recently hosted a “Holy and Hilarious” Comedy Night at our local church. We chose a mid-winter night to host this event to beat the winter blahs. It worked! We had the largest attendance EVER for a ladies' night out! Janice and her husband Danny are truly a dynamic duo!
Janice’s lighthearted, energetic engaging show effortlessly leaps from one subject to the next. Her content is clean yet completely relatable. Women from ages 13 - 80 attended our event and the room was full of laughter. She wove in her testimony and gave an opportunity for ministry at the end, which is something I greatly appreciated as a pastor.
I highly recommend Janice and her “Holy and Hilarious” Comedy Night for your next event!”
—rose rodriguez, women’s pastor at holland first assembly of god
“Janice was a pleasure to work with in the booking process, and provided a warm and engaging presence for the guests at our women's retreat beyond just her stage presence! There were tears of laughter during her set, which included not only clean & engaging stories, but also a song and Christ-centered spoken word! We would recommend Janice for anyone looking to spice up their event with the Holy & Hilarious set!”
—kathryn s., bair lake bible camp women’s retreat coordinator
“Wow wow wow! I've been to a few events that Janice has had, including comedy events, TELL Women's Conferences, weekend retreats and book signings! This woman is filled with the Holy Spirit! One of my favorite events was the women's Tell Conference! It was so powerful and life giving! I met a community of like-minded women and heard incredible testimonies. Janice is a great preacher and a friend to many.”
—HALIE IRBY, KALAMAZOO COVENANT CHURCH
