That Russel Brand was saved is such a testament to God's enduring mercy. Same with Paul or Doug or me. God has saved us when he didn't have to and we were his enemies. Such a wonderful testimony!
God does indeed work in mysterious ways: "Apr 29, 2024 - Russell Brand, finding solace in Christianity amid rape and sexual assault allegations, reveals he was baptized over the weekend."
I feel more and more Russell's transformation is legit! He's experiencing the same awe and wonder I did when I was reborn. Those exact words! "The beauty and depth of God's word".
I'll never seek to get my theology from a celebrity or a new convert, but I'm thrilled and flabbergasted by the seeming sincere conversion of Brand. Its clear that God is working in his life and im here for it.
Funny though how his conversion directly coincided with the preponderance of sexual assault cases against him. "Apr 29, 2024 - Russell Brand, finding solace in Christianity amid rape and sexual assault allegations, reveals he was baptized over the weekend."
As someone who started watching Russell's content regularly in the last month or two, I am blown away by the grasp he has on the gospel so quickly. It is wonderful to hear him testify to the way God has intervened in his life and so articulately communicate how he used to serve other idols before realizing their futility and meaninglessness. I have seen many celebrities take a questionable dip into Christianity, but Russell is not pne of those. I have no doubt that he has truly been saved.
I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i make 22k weekly. have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter... A child of God. HALLELUJAH
After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my daughter's surgery (Joey). Glory to God.shalom.
Although I’m not a big fan of the post-hippie Jesus movement, in general, of the early 1970s some good did come out of it. I think we’re seeing a second wave of something similar. People who have tried sex, drugs and new age spiritism are finding it vacuous and looking for more.
I'm not gonna lie, when I first heard of his conversion and baptism, to say I was skeptical would be an understatement. I am glad to see some apparent growth and pray that his faith is genuine and "contagious"
People have a better response to Christ or Chaos, because they are starting to feel the Chaos in their day to day lives. The Chaos they thought they wanted.
Its as if we're "Drafted by the Highest Power into His KINGDOM & Army, but by becoming a humbled child, who must crawl before walking, and on to running the race of Faith, and aiming to the High Call 🙏 in JESUS CHRIST. We chose Him, only due to being called & chosen by Him...
pray that the parable of the sower is true - he did receive deep roots, but i get what you're saying. this comment was more directed at everyone. we shouldn't discount Gods' ability to change the hearts of celebrities. If he can turn the hearts of kings, he can turn the heart of Brand
I'm truly confused by all this applause from reformers. According to their silly doctrines of predestination this was done before th foundation of the world! How silly to think he made a choice for Christ?!? Russell is one of the 'elect' and gosh darn it, the unelected can just go to hell (according to Calvinism) ! Some Verses cannot be twisted into some absurd doctrine that denies the sufficiency of the Cross for the WHOLE WORLD.. John 3:16-17!!
"Let's hope its contagious." ? Let's hope its genuine and leads to further study. Then when conversing about the Bible Russell might drop the obligatory relentless emphasis on feelings and go straight to humbling reality. Like Paul did.
Love that Russel talks about Acts. When I read it the first time I was absolutely blown away that I hadn’t ever heard about it before. I think every person who thinks they know what church is needs to read Acts…
Those of us who come late to Jesus have such a hunger for Him and His word because we know what it’s like to live without Him and we are so eager to begin the walk of wisdom that comes from fearing God.
My neice was an early fan who read his 'booky wook' when it came out, and first drew my attention to him. He was into kundalini yoga back then, and other mystic paths, which I remembered warning her about at the time. She gave her heart to The Lord a few years back, and we were talking about Russell when he publicly declared for Jesus. She reminded me of what I said to her at the time. "I like Russell though. It seems like he's a genuine seeker, and I hope he keeps that up, because if he does, he will eventually find Jesus."
I waa glad to see this, glad as God draws new folks close. But both Tucker and Russell have been taking in with Hallow, and the Chosen, both need to be avoided! Praying they continue to read and grow in grace. Thanks!
We all saw what happened with Kanye West's "conversion." Let's hold off on all of these celebrity converts to see if they truly bear "fruits worthy of repentance" before we platform them.
EXACTLY THIS! When non-celebrities make a profession of faith in Christ, we understand that they need time to read and learn God's Word. They need time to sort out situations brought on by their previous lifestyle. And there needs to be time for others to see whether they bear fruit that is evidence of genuine regeneration. When celebrities make a profession of faith in Christ, they are immediately thrust into public interviews and speaking engagements. And then we wonder why they so often (and so soon!) crash and burn. I had never even heard of this guy until these types of videos began to come out. This is the first one I've watched all the way through. (Because it's short.) We need to leave the man alone! If he's genuinely regenerate, it will be shown. If not, it will be shown.
@@Yesica1993 Why? Because they are cynical and pessimistic. When we see the lost return we should rejoice as the father did when he saw the prodigal son returning. He didn't wait several years to see if the son stayed home. And even if he did, how many high profile Christians who did great works for God apostized after years of good work. To how many lifelong Christians will Christ say "I never knew you; depart from Me". I see no point in waiting to welcome and rejoice with him for proclaiming Christ right now, whether from false motives or true.
You know what it is to believe. You know what it is to be born again. However you do not know Gods reason for choosing us. Which means you cannot press home your own opinion because you will have to apoeal to a divine mystery, just as arminians do.
@@johornbuckle5272 A few verses: Romans 8:29-30 predestination is based on His foreknowledge and v 37 love. Ephesians 1 predestination is based on His love (v4-6) Deut. 7:6-8 He chooses based on His love It’s not about my opinion, I was making a joke that a new believer is thrilled that God loved him and chose him while an Arminian would rather start up the old debate 😅
@@inlonging i didn't think you were going to add anything we didn't know. The bible says we were predestined. They means we were predestined, we absolutely must accept that and i gladly do. Thats not the difference between us and the difference between us is not a joke. We think your theology embraces double predestination and makes God the author of evil, neither of which are matters of humour and neither is christian division. That said, Calvin was a great man
“Let’s hope it’s contagious.” Amen
Amen and Amen!
That Russel Brand was saved is such a testament to God's enduring mercy. Same with Paul or Doug or me. God has saved us when he didn't have to and we were his enemies.
Such a wonderful testimony!
God does indeed work in mysterious ways:
"Apr 29, 2024 - Russell Brand, finding solace in Christianity amid rape and sexual assault allegations, reveals he was baptized over the weekend."
I feel more and more Russell's transformation is legit! He's experiencing the same awe and wonder I did when I was reborn. Those exact words! "The beauty and depth of God's word".
Russel Brand being a Calvinist was not on my bingo card
I'll never seek to get my theology from a celebrity or a new convert, but I'm thrilled and flabbergasted by the seeming sincere conversion of Brand. Its clear that God is working in his life and im here for it.
Same, brother. Out of all the celbrities that claim the name of Christ, Russell is the only one I think truly got saved.
The most authentic sounding i have heard
It is a better sign of where the culture is heading that when Time magazine published "God is Dead".
Funny though how his conversion directly coincided with the preponderance of sexual assault cases against him.
"Apr 29, 2024 - Russell Brand, finding solace in Christianity amid rape and sexual assault allegations, reveals he was baptized over the weekend."
@@ji8044 No one cares about your accusations
"Read [the] Book, people." 😊👍
As someone who started watching Russell's content regularly in the last month or two, I am blown away by the grasp he has on the gospel so quickly. It is wonderful to hear him testify to the way God has intervened in his life and so articulately communicate how he used to serve other idols before realizing their futility and meaninglessness. I have seen many celebrities take a questionable dip into Christianity, but Russell is not pne of those. I have no doubt that he has truly been saved.
I was homeless, got into drugs, went into prisons, then i got to know Jesus, He changed my life.. Now i make 22k weekly. have a home, a wife, a lovely daughter... A child of God. HALLELUJAH
How did you do it? Do explain please 😯
My family have been into series of sufferings lately
All thanks to Christina Ann Tucker
After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my daughter's surgery (Joey). Glory to God.shalom.
I do know Christina A. Tucker, I also have even become successful....
Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Christina Ann Tucker.
Although I’m not a big fan of the post-hippie Jesus movement, in general, of the early 1970s some good did come out of it. I think we’re seeing a second wave of something similar. People who have tried sex, drugs and new age spiritism are finding it vacuous and looking for more.
Wonderful interview! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. So glad to hear God at work in Russell Brand's life
I'm not gonna lie, when I first heard of his conversion and baptism, to say I was skeptical would be an understatement. I am glad to see some apparent growth and pray that his faith is genuine and "contagious"
The older I get the more astonishing the gospel becomes.
If only we Christians would start reading our Bibles again! This fervor and zeal would quicken the Church into awakening and revival.
Amen! Everybody check out The Bible Reading Challenge! Jump on in now! Come and welcome!
"Lets hope its contagious". Amen brother Doug.
Always a good day when there is a Doug Reacts!
People have a better response to Christ or Chaos, because they are starting to feel the Chaos in their day to day lives. The Chaos they thought they wanted.
Astounding! I know it shouldn't be - but really is!
Glory to God!
We worked through Acts last year with our 5-7th grade Sunday school class and acted out the scenes. It was epic!
Pastor Douglas thank you
Its as if we're "Drafted by the Highest Power into His KINGDOM & Army, but by becoming a humbled child, who must crawl before walking, and on to running the race of Faith, and aiming to the High Call 🙏 in JESUS CHRIST.
We chose Him, only due to being called & chosen by Him...
Doug is the grandfather that everyone should have.
So good.
It's amazing how the religious devotion of Russell Brand has grown directly in proportion to the number of sexual assault allegations against him.
Hmm it’s amazing how Doug skips over that part entirely!
How many of these Hollywood sorts have done this and then walked away? Will the roots go deep or hit rock? Take this in stride.
pray that the parable of the sower is true - he did receive deep roots, but i get what you're saying. this comment was more directed at everyone. we shouldn't discount Gods' ability to change the hearts of celebrities. If he can turn the hearts of kings, he can turn the heart of Brand
What about Steve Lawson?
Isn't it more accurately called 'The Acts of the Holy Spirit' ? 🤔
How awesome is that! 🙌🏼
I'm truly confused by all this applause from reformers. According to their silly doctrines of predestination this was done before th foundation of the world! How silly to think he made a choice for Christ?!? Russell is one of the 'elect' and gosh darn it, the unelected can just go to hell (according to Calvinism) ! Some Verses cannot be twisted into some absurd doctrine that denies the sufficiency of the Cross for the WHOLE WORLD.. John 3:16-17!!
God via Jordan Peterson is directly responsible for Jesus becoming cool again.
"Let's hope its contagious." ? Let's hope its genuine and leads to further study. Then when conversing about the Bible Russell might drop the obligatory relentless emphasis on feelings and go straight to humbling reality. Like Paul did.
Russel Brand's conversion looks son genuine.. Trials will come; for famous people i think they have it really hard, but they will have the needed help
Love that Russel talks about Acts. When I read it the first time I was absolutely blown away that I hadn’t ever heard about it before. I think every person who thinks they know what church is needs to read Acts…
Those of us who come late to Jesus have such a hunger for Him and His word because we know what it’s like to live without Him and we are so eager to begin the walk of wisdom that comes from fearing God.
I prefer the Acts of the Holy Spirit, over Acts of the Apostles.
I’m so glad you said the exuberance is healthy ❤
My real problem with Brand is that he sits cross-legged in a chair on stage.
Doug love you brother - you kept me Protestant - shout out to Canon Press.
Amen
Thanks Doug et al
Amen!
Boost
First
Shall be last
The moment someone says they "Feel" God's presence, I discount anything they have to say.
I feel you.
Does Tucker still wear his Kabbalah bracelet?
My neice was an early fan who read his 'booky wook' when it came out, and first drew my attention to him. He was into kundalini yoga back then, and other mystic paths, which I remembered warning her about at the time. She gave her heart to The Lord a few years back, and we were talking about Russell when he publicly declared for Jesus. She reminded me of what I said to her at the time. "I like Russell though. It seems like he's a genuine seeker, and I hope he keeps that up, because if he does, he will eventually find Jesus."
I waa glad to see this, glad as God draws new folks close. But both Tucker and Russell have been taking in with Hallow, and the Chosen, both need to be avoided! Praying they continue to read and grow in grace. Thanks!
Grumpy Presbyterian
@@tylernance5104 I was a Reformed, Presbyterian Calvinist. I’m now an unabashed Apostolic. I don’t reccomednd The Chosen!
@@tylernance5104 nope, not even close!!
We all saw what happened with Kanye West's "conversion." Let's hold off on all of these celebrity converts to see if they truly bear "fruits worthy of repentance" before we platform them.
Absolutely right, these talkinghead conversions are usually performative ways to garner a gullible new audience so the grift can go on
You two sound like a blast to hang out with.😅😅😅
@@jessesmith249 They make valid points.
EXACTLY THIS! When non-celebrities make a profession of faith in Christ, we understand that they need time to read and learn God's Word. They need time to sort out situations brought on by their previous lifestyle. And there needs to be time for others to see whether they bear fruit that is evidence of genuine regeneration. When celebrities make a profession of faith in Christ, they are immediately thrust into public interviews and speaking engagements. And then we wonder why they so often (and so soon!) crash and burn.
I had never even heard of this guy until these types of videos began to come out. This is the first one I've watched all the way through. (Because it's short.) We need to leave the man alone! If he's genuinely regenerate, it will be shown. If not, it will be shown.
@@Yesica1993 Why? Because they are cynical and pessimistic. When we see the lost return we should rejoice as the father did when he saw the prodigal son returning. He didn't wait several years to see if the son stayed home. And even if he did, how many high profile Christians who did great works for God apostized after years of good work. To how many lifelong Christians will Christ say "I never knew you; depart from Me". I see no point in waiting to welcome and rejoice with him for proclaiming Christ right now, whether from false motives or true.
New converts? I wish someone had told me sooner. Arminians? NO HE DIDNT 😂😂😂
You know what it is to believe. You know what it is to be born again. However you do not know Gods reason for choosing us. Which means you cannot press home your own opinion because you will have to apoeal to a divine mystery, just as arminians do.
@@johornbuckle5272 scripture tells us why?
@@inlonging now, i don't think you are going to have a proper answere but if you want to answere, i'll listen
@@johornbuckle5272
A few verses:
Romans 8:29-30 predestination is based on His foreknowledge and v 37 love.
Ephesians 1 predestination is based on His love (v4-6)
Deut. 7:6-8 He chooses based on His love
It’s not about my opinion, I was making a joke that a new believer is thrilled that God loved him and chose him while an Arminian would rather start up the old debate 😅
@@inlonging i didn't think you were going to add anything we didn't know. The bible says we were predestined. They means we were predestined, we absolutely must accept that and i gladly do. Thats not the difference between us and the difference between us is not a joke. We think your theology embraces double predestination and makes God the author of evil, neither of which are matters of humour and neither is christian division.
That said, Calvin was a great man
Grift on grift on grift.
or pray he received the spirit instead of negativity. If God can turn the hearts of kings, he can turn the hearts of celebrities
@@ninjastiz9046 I have a a bridge to sell you...
I have a bridge to sell you…
Delete this twice coward. What are you guys so afraid of?