Russell Brand Describes Sudden Conversion to Christianity as Uncontrollable Theophany Experience

Russell Brand described his conversion to Christianity as an instantaneous spiritual experience rather than a gradual intellectual process. After 23 years of sobriety and mystical exploration across various traditions, Brand says he experienced a sudden theophany where Jesus became undeniably real to him in a way he cannot rationally explain. He contrasts this moment with his prior view of Jesus as merely a great teacher.