Survival expert, adventurer, and television presenter Bear Grylls assisted in Russell Brand’s baptism in the River Thames. Rusell Brand posted a photo on Instagram of himself embracing Bear and another friend during the baptism. The caption reads, “Me, Bear Grylls, The River Thames and of course, The Holy Spirit.” RELATED: Russell Brand Turns to Christianity & Seeks Christ Through Baptism in Order to ‘Leave Past Behind' Bear Calls Himself An Unconventional Christian Bear is known for starring in Discovery Channel’s Man Vs Wild and hosting Running Wild With Bear Grylls on National Geographic. The two friends Bear, 49, and Russell Brand, 48, met when Russell was on the show Running Wild. Bear has called himself an “unconventional Christian” and promotes the Alpha Course, an evangelical course that introduces the basics of Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions. The television host has spoken about his own Christian faith. “But, in a nutshell, my faith tells me that I am known, that I am secure, and that I am loved – regardless of the storms I may find myself in from time to time, regardless of how often I fall and fail,” he said in a GQ article from a few years ago. RELATED: Role in Film about Christian Missionary Has Actor Ryan Phillippe Craving a Relationship with God It Was a Privilege To Stand Beside His Friend When it comes to standing by his friend Russell and assisting with the baptism, Bear stated, “Faith and spiritual moments in our lives are really personal, but it is a privilege to stand beside anyone when they express a humble need for forgiveness and strength from above.” We wrote about Russell Brand last month when he announced his baptism and talked about his new Christian faith. In a video he posted on Twitter/X last week he talks more about the experience. “Week one as a Christian has been amazing,” Russell says. "The ceremony itself was incredible. I want to thank Bear Grylls and my mate Joe, the two men who stood on either side of me and flanked me for the baptism. It was pretty incredible." He also goes on to talk about how his friend Joe did injure his foot. “We went straight from the baptism into the necessary Christian life of helping people and got him to a hospital.” Russell was baptized on April 28th in the River Thames near his home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Including good friends in the process makes the moment even more special. It is a time to bond together as brothers in Christ. RELATED: Actor Chris Pratt On Finding God Through Stranger At The Grocery View this post on Instagram A post shared by Russell Brand (@russellbrand) Baptism is a Time of Renewal Baptism is a time of renewal. It is a way to acknowledge a belief in Jesus Christ and show the world that you are a Christian. Russell Brand’s baptism appears to have been a big part of the changes he has made in the last year. He is fully embracing being a Christian and growing closer to God. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Mark Wahlberg and Christian Celebrity Jonathan Roumie on Faith, Prayer and Giving Glory to God “Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost” – Matthew 28:19 WATCH: Russell Brand is Excited About His Baptism First week as a Christian and the biggest challenge has been... pic.twitter.com/GHTL8g0Orl - Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) May 6, 2024 LISTEN: Katie Couric Shares Meaning Behind Grandson's Name | Raising 5 Babies, Mom of Quintuplets Discovers She's Pregnant h/t: Christian Post Featured Image Credit: Instagram/russellbrand The post Bear Grylls Recalls Helping with Russell Brand’s Baptism and Says It Was a Privilege appeared first on GodUpdates.

Joe Biden finally responded to Donald Trump’s debate challenge on Wednesday. “Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day, pal,” Biden said. “I’ll even do it twice. So let’s pick the dates, Donald. I hear you’re free on Wednesdays,” he added. WATCH: Donald Trump lost two debates to me in 2020. Since then, he hasn’t shown up for a debate. Now he’s acting like he wants to debate me again. Well, make my day, pal. pic.twitter.com/AkPmvs2q4u — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024 “I’ve received and accepted an invitation from CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place,” Biden said. I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024 “I’ve also received and accepted an invitation to a debate hosted by ABC on Tuesday, September 10th. Trump says he’ll arrange his own transportation. I’ll bring my plane, too. I plan on keeping it for another four years,” he added. I've also received and accepted an invitation to a debate hosted by ABC on Tuesday, September 10th. Trump says he’ll arrange his own transportation. I’ll bring my plane, too. I plan on keeping it for another four years. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 15, 2024 “It is my great honor to accept the CNN Debate against Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST PRESIDENT in the History of the United States and a true Threat to Democracy, on June 27th. Likewise, I accept the ABC News Debate against Crooked Joe on September 10th. Thank you, DJT!” Trump responded. It is my great honor to accept the CNN Debate against Crooked Joe Biden, the WORST PRESIDENT in the History of the United States and a true Threat to Democracy, on June 27th. Likewise, I accept the ABC News Debate against Crooked Joe on September 10th. Thank you, DJT! pic.twitter.com/hFQg5KcIJo — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 15, 2024 Per CNN: President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both accepted an invitation from CNN to debate on June 27, a historically early showdown that will set the tone for the final months of the 2024 campaign. “I’ve received and accepted an invitation from @CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place,” Biden said in a post on X. Trump later told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, “The answer is yes, I will accept.” Later Wednesday morning, both men said they had accepted an invitation from ABC to hold a second debate on September 10. The news is the latest development in a quickly escalating tit-for-tat over debates between the two political rivals. Biden’s campaign earlier called on Trump to join him for two presidential debates hosted by news organizations and formally informed the Commission on Presidential Debates that the president will not participate in its previously scheduled fall debates. The former president quickly said he was on board with earlier debates and told radio host Hugh Hewitt that he would accept any moderator. pic.twitter.com/IsPy1ZPtla — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 15, 2024 “Crooked Joe Biden is the WORST debater I have ever faced – He can’t put two sentences together! Crooked is also the WORST President in the history of the United States, by far. It’s time for a debate so that he can explain to the American People his highly destructive Open Border Policy, new and ridiculous EV Mandates, the allowance of Crushing Inflation, High Taxes, and his really WEAK Foreign Policy, which is allowing the World to ‘Catch on Fire,'” Trump said. “I am Ready and Willing to Debate Crooked Joe at the two proposed times in June and September. I would strongly recommend more than two debates and, for excitement purposes, a very large venue, although Biden is supposedly afraid of crowds – That’s only because he doesn’t get them. Just tell me when, I’ll be there. ‘Let’s get ready to Rumble!!” he added. Crooked Joe Biden is the WORST debater I have ever faced – He can’t put two sentences together! Crooked is also the WORST President in the history of the United States, by far. It’s time for a debate so that he can explain to the American People his highly destructive Open Border… — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 15, 2024 NBC News reports: The public agreement follows private back-channel discussions about possible meetings. Officials with the Biden and Trump campaigns have had informal conversations on debates in recent weeks, focused on meetings that would not involve the commission, according to two sources familiar, as well as a Trump campaign official. The Trump campaign official told NBC News that “contacts” between the two campaigns related to potential debates began after Biden’s interview with radio host Howard Stern late last month, during which Biden said he would be “happy” to debate the former president. Afterward, the Trump campaign official said some brief discussions between the two 2024 teams took place. “For months, President Trump has said as clearly as anyone can: anytime, anywhere, anyplace,” this person said. “So that is the most important thing above all of this other speculation.” Preparing for a debate in just six weeks could be a challenge for Biden, especially as the president is set to travel to Europe twice in the weeks prior — for the D-Day 80th anniversary in France and the G-7 Summit in Italy. But one senior Biden adviser said that “early prep is overrated,” while another said simply: “He’s ready to go.”

Joe Biden surprised audience members Wednesday when he directly compared the death of his son Beau to murdered police officers. Beau Biden died of brain cancer in 2015. Biden, at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, compares the loss of his son to police officers killed in the line of duty pic.twitter.com/OL3NOopqOR— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) May 15, 2024

Ashamed to say I graduated this university where 25% of the student population is Jewish, yet an unruly mob of pro-Hamas protesters was allowed to drown out the Chancellor’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony speech on Monday. Take note, employers, don’t hire any of these Marxist, anti-Semitic troublemakers. Gateway Pundit (h/t Nita) Pro-Hamas Washington University graduates disrupted […]

Buckingham Palace unveiled the first official portrait of King Charles III to mixed reactions from the public.  The 8.5 by 6.5-foot painting was done by British artist Jonathan Yeo, who is also responsible for depicting other high-profile subjects like former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, actress Nicole Kidman, and education activist Malala Yousafzai. King Charles is shown wearing the uniform of the Welsh guards. A butterfly is approaching his shoulder. The most striking aspect of the portrait is the swirling red background, which critics say is their main concern. The first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace. pic.twitter.com/XLBMg1WxgE — Historic Vids (@historyinmemes) May 15, 2024 “It looks like he’s bathing in blood,” one popular comment on social media said. Another Instagram commenter wrote, “I would have loved this if this was any other color than red. He really captured the essence of him in the face, but the harshness of the red doesn’t match the softness of his expression.”  “Looks like he’s going straight to hell,” a third social media user wrote. “All the blood spilled around the world under the Royal Family’s command,” a fourth commenter echoed. Yeo told the BBC that King Charles’s wife, Camilla, was a fan of the finished product. “Yes you’ve got him,” she allegedly said after seeing the painting.  The artist said King Charles was “mildly surprised by the strong color, but otherwise he seemed to be smiling approvingly.”  “I do my best to capture the life experiences and humanity etched into any individual sitter’s face, and I hope that is what I have achieved in this portrait,” Yeo said in a statement shared by the royal family. “To try and capture that for His Majesty The King, who occupies such a unique role, was both a tremendous professional challenge, and one which I thoroughly enjoyed and am immensely grateful for.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Yeo said on his website that he was inspired by the Welsh Guards’ red uniform.  “The vivid color of the glazes in the background echo the uniform’s bright red tunic, not only resonating with the royal heritage found in many historical portraits but also injecting a dynamic, contemporary jolt into the genre with its uniformly powerful hue, providing a modern contrast to more traditional depictions.” “The butterfly approaching King Charles’s shoulder in the portrait adds a layer of narrative depth, symbolizing both his known advocacy for environmental causes and his personal transformation,” Yeo added.