Russell Brand Confesses ‘I Need God,’ Talks Fruit of the Spirit, Calls Out Secular Nihilism

British comedian and political activist Russell Brand has recently made headlines for his unexpected turn towards faith. In a video posted on his YouTube channel, titled “I need God,” Brand speaks candidly about his personal struggles with addiction and mental health, and how they have prompted him to seek a spiritual connection.

Brand begins the video by acknowledging his previous skepticism towards religion, stating that he had always viewed it as “a sort of fairy tale for people that couldn’t handle reality.” However, he now sees the value in faith as a means of finding peace and purpose amidst the chaos of life.

“I need God to help me navigate my way through life, to give me guidance and strength,” Brand confesses. “I need something beyond myself to rely on, to trust in.”

Brand goes on to discuss his study of the Bible and his interest in the concept of the “Fruit of the Spirit,” a term used in Galatians 5:22-23 to describe the attributes that come from living a life guided by the Holy Spirit, such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

“I see these qualities as something to aspire towards,” Brand explains. “They represent a way of being that is compassionate, empathetic, and rooted in love. That’s where I want to be.”

Brand also takes aim at secular nihilism, a worldview that rejects the existence of any inherent meaning or purpose in life. He argues that this mindset leads to despair and a sense of hopelessness, and that faith provides a more positive and productive outlook.

“I don’t think we can just say that life is meaningless and then try to distract ourselves with drugs or sex or money,” Brand asserts. “We need to find something bigger than ourselves to believe in, whether that’s God, or love, or community, or whatever speaks to us individually.”

Brand’s embrace of faith may surprise some of his fans and critics, but his honesty and openness about his struggles and his search for meaning is a powerful reminder of the universal human need for connection and purpose. As he puts it, “I’m just a person who’s trying to figure it out, same as everyone else.”