Summary

For most of my life, I chased everything that promised fulfillment—fame, drugs, sex, acclaim—only to find my soul still starving. Addiction ruled me, and a hollow ache remained despite celebrity success. Eventually, every false idol I built fell apart, leaving me face to face with a truth that I had tried to avoid: only Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness within. Through His grace, I realized that all my desperate pursuits pointed to the same yearning—an unquenchable hunger for God’s love. The moment I embraced Him, I discovered a peace and wholeness I never knew was possible. Now, day by day, I’m learning to lay down my pride, surrender my pain, and let the Holy Spirit guide me. My story is living proof that, no matter how broken or lost you feel, Jesus stands ready to welcome you home and bring genuine hope and transformation.

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Russell Brand opens up to Carl Lentz about his spiritual journey, recent embrace of Christianity, and how faith has transformed his life. He reflects on his past struggles with addiction and fame, the challenges of balancing personal ambition with serving Christ, and the importance of surrendering to a higher power. Brand also shares his views on ministry vs. entertainment, the influence of comedians on his communication style, and his desire to spark spiritual revival. He discusses the “evil one,” the “lunacy” of Christian belief, and the intellectual surrender that led him to Jesus.

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Chapter Markers
00 – Coming Up
1:44 – Ad: Betterhelp – https://www.betterhelp.com/LIGHTSON
3:11 – Today’s Guest, Russell Brand
6:44 – Performing vs. Preaching, Raging Against Confusion
9:58 – Who is Russell Brand (According to Russell Brand)
15:05 – Preacher Russell: Speaking of Stand Up and Salvation
22:53 – A New Revival: The Power of Change
24:43 – Saints and Lunatics: In The World, Not of It
33:15 – Conversion: Surrendering Understanding
42:00 – Sin, Shame and Forgiveness
48:27 – Living Forgiven
50:25 – The Biggest Change
52:32 – Final Thoughts

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