What Feeds You

By Robyn Berdino
Genre: Comedy | Runtime: 6 minutes | Cast: 1M, 4 Voices

“What truly satisfies your hunger?”
That’s the question radio host Steve poses to his listeners… but the answers he gets? Let’s just say things go from deli meats to buffet desserts to cheeses faster than you can say “extra gouda.”

In this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud skit, a frustrated radio host just wants someone—anyone—to say “Jesus”… but instead, he’s met with a hilarious parade of snack-obsessed callers. It's the perfect comedy to spark deeper reflection on what really satisfies our souls.

Message: Only Jesus can truly feed our inner hunger.
Bible Reference: John 4:7–37
Suggested For: Worship services, seeker services, youth or adult gatherings
Setting: Radio talk-show studio

Perfect for any season, this sketch serves up humor with a side of truth—and leaves your audience spiritually full.

When you feel the need to be fed but don't feel satisfied. A call-in radio talk show is trying to find where we go when we want to be fed, and the answers aren't real. . . well . . . satisfying. . . Jesus is the only thing that will truly satisfy.

 Cast:    5

• Host
• Caller 1
• Caller 2
• Caller 3
• Caller 4

Bible Reference:    John 4:7-37

Set:

• radio talk show setting, ON AIR sign etc

Lighting:        standard

  Sound:     wireless mics if available

Song:     none

SFX: 

• music clips to play in breaks

Costumes:      standard

Props:

• desk, telephone, pencil holder, etc

Special Instructions:

• Director’s tips: the callers can be seated in the front row or backstage with a hand-held microphone reading their lines. Timing is very important with pushing the buttons on the phone, and heading to the next caller. Very distinctive voices make this sketch very fun!

 Time:     6

Sample script:

[Scene opens with upbeat music playing. The Host sits at a desk with headphones, a mic stand, phone, pencils in a cup, etc.]
[Music fades out.]

Host:
Ok, we’ll get back to that great music in about an hour.
It’s time to open our phone lines for the question of the day.
And the question is…
What really feeds you in your time of need?

I see lights going on already, so let’s go.
Ok, you’re on the line with Steve here.

Caller 1 (voice only):
Am I on?

Host:
Yes, what feeds you, caller?

Caller 1:
That’d hafta be bologna, Steve… or any of the cured meats.

Host (a little discouraged):
Thanks, line one…
What I mean is — where do you turn when you hunger and thirst?

Caller 2 (voice only):
That’s pretty simple, Steve-O.
It’s definitely Hometown Buffet.
I mean everything is included in one low price.
And did you know they offer senior citizen discounts?
What I do is start with dessert.
They have a gorgeous spread of cakes, cookies, ice cream… even some low-fat stuff…

Host:
Oh my… had enough of her for a bit.
(puts caller 2 on hold)
Obviously I’m not being clear.
You need some filling of your inner self… you’re empty… you need nourishment.

Let’s go to line 3. What do you say, caller?

Caller 3 (voice only):
Cheeses, Steve.

Host (hopeful):
JESUS??!!
Ok, now maybe we’re heading somewhere…

Caller 3:
No, I said cheeses — asiago, gouda, cottage…

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