‘One decision you'll never regret’: Internet delighted as Russell Brand says he is ‘grateful to be surrendered in Christ’ after baptism

Russell Brand said he feels 'changed' and 'transitioned' after baptism
PUBLISHED APR 30, 2024
Russell Brand got baptized on April 28 and describes it as a 'profound experience' (@russellbrand/Instagram)
Russell Brand got baptized on April 28 and describes it as a 'profound experience' (@russellbrand/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Russell Brand has given an update on his baptism over the weekend.

The comedian-actor shared with his followers that he had been baptized in the River Thames.

(Russell Brand/Facebook)
Russell Brand hopes to leave past behind and start fresh after getting baptized (Russell Brand/Facebook)

What did Russell Brand say after getting baptized?

Brand talked about how "changed" and "transitioned" he felt after the religious ceremony.

“Yesterday I got baptized and it was an incredible, profound experience. Many of you will have had your own experiences of baptism and will therefore know what I'm talking about," he said in a video post on Instagram on Monday, April 29.

“Many aspects of it were very intimate and personal,” he added.

Brand also talked about his past drug abuse, “The truth is this, as a person that has in the past taken many, many substances and always been disappointed with their inability to deliver the kind of tranquility and peace and even transcendence I always felt I've been looking for.”

He continued, “Something occurred in the process of baptism that was incredible, overwhelming – literally overwhelming because I was obviously underwater, and it was the River Thames – at some points. So I felt changed, transitioned.” 

The 48-year-old signed off with, ”I'm so grateful to be surrendered in Christ.”

Brand was marred with sexual assault and abuse allegations in September last year, which allegedly took place between 2006 and 2013. 


 
 
 
 
 
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Fans support Russell Brand after he gets baptized  

 Social media users showed support after Russell Brand got baptized this weekend.

One person said, "He gave you eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to believe. Glory to God. Welcome to the family, Russell!"

"The peace that passes all understanding through Christ Jesus💕" the second wrote.

Another person said, "Love it and so great to start the week with seeing the family of God growing yet again."

Russell Brand and attorney claimed the acussed woman had 'faulty memory of the events' (Russell Brand/Facebook)
Russell Brand is facing allegations of sexual assault committed between 2006 and 2013 (Russell Brand/Facebook)

"Welcome home my brother! I could not be any happier for you! This is one decision you will never regret, and I will be praying for you on your journey!" a comment read.

"God bless you in your journey w Him moving forward!!! ❤" another congratulated Brand.

"Your description of baptism for you is beautiful. Thank you for sharing," an online person said. 

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