(CP) A barefoot Russell Brand knelt on the ground on the conclusion of an hour-long conversation with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday, and prayed against the “dark and demonic forces” in government and company America.
The British actor also asked that the upcoming 2024 presidential election would supply a possibility for “unity” within the United States.
Kicking off the primary of Carlson’s multi-stop live national tour this month that may feature various guests starting from Donald Trump Jr. to Roseanne Barr, Carlson spoke at length to Brand concerning the comedian’s newfound Christian faith and the way it has affected his worldview.
As the 2 wrapped up their conversation, Carlson asked if Brand can be willing to shut them in prayer, to which he enthusiastically obliged.
“We have not talked about this — and I mean this in essentially the most open possible way, not everyone’s going to share your beliefs or my beliefs — but would you close up in prayer?” Carlson asked.
“I call on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our heavenly Savior,” Brand prayed after hopping from his chair to kneel on the stage. “Lord, I humbly [ask] on this great congregation in Phoenix, Arizona, with my host, Tucker Carlson, in deference to him, but in ultimate deference to you, our Lord and Savior, to whom we’re all of your younger siblings and your kids.”
“I pray in your name that the forthcoming election be a possibility for unity, for America and for Americans, for forgiveness and for grace; that the dark and demonic forces that appear to operate at the extent of the state — the deep state and the company and global world — experience your light, Lord.”
Brand went on to ask God to “guide all of our tongues and all of our words and all of our hearts, that we feel your forgiveness and that we feel your grace.”
“Thank you, Lord, for the various gifts that you may have bestowed upon us,” he added. “Thank you for the glory of consciousness itself, by which we are able to experience you and live you. Thank you for the great thing about nature, by which we see your wisdom and your creativity and your infinite glory.”
He also thanked God that He “was born and died, that we could also be forgiven and that we can have everlasting life, not through merit or anything that we’ve individually achieved. For surely, all of us are fallen.
“But in your holy name, we’re forgiven by your act of redemption. By your sacrifice in your name, we pray. Amen.” Carlson also chimed in a hearty “Amen,” to which the audience applauded in response.
When The Christian Post reached out to Carlson for comment on Brand’s prayer and whether he believes a spiritual revival is coming, he said, “I can not say, but I loved it.”
Brand posted an image of his prayer to X on Friday, writing simply, “My life has modified. Praise Jesus.”
After spending months wrestling with the claims of the Christian faith and reading authors corresponding to C.S. Lewis and Rick Warren, Brand was baptized on April 28 within the River Thames with the assistance of TV host and writer Bear Grylls.
Brand’s conversion got here lower than a 12 months after a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches reported on allegations from 4 women who accused Brand of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.
Brand has denied the “very serious criminal allegations” and acknowledged that while he was “very, very promiscuous” prior to now, his sexual encounters were “all the time consensual.”
During a previous interview with Carlson last 12 months, Brand said he realized his need for God after seeing the futility of fame and fortune.
“Like many desperate people, I would like spirituality,” the previous Buddhist said. “I would like God, or I cannot cope on this world. I would like to imagine in one of the best in people.”
Acknowledging he “did not have enough self-discipline to withstand the allure of stardom,” he said he “fell face-first into the glitter, and I’m only just pulling myself out now.”
