Dr. Ben Carson has had a fascinating career, working as a revered neurosurgeon before running for president in 2016 and subsequently serving as the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the first Trump administration. But it's Carson's Christian faith that has most defined his life, with the physician-turned-politician joining forces with the Christian Broadcasting Network for the new documentary "The Revival Generation," a film the explores the "powerful move of God ... stirring across college campuses" across America.
Carson is one of the interview subjects in "The Revival Generation," which describes the story behind these powerful spiritual events unfolding on American campuses. At the heart of the movie is the story of Tonya Prewett, a mother who embarked on a movement of prayer and launched UniteUS, the revival movement at the heart of what many believe to be the beginnings of a genuine spiritual revival. Carson joins Prewett, Jennie Allen, Pastor JP Pokluda and many others in telling the powerful story. He told CBN News during the red carpet premiere of The Revival Generation" held at The Kennedy Center Wednesday night that he's excited about what's happening spiritually across the U.S. right now.
"I've been thinking for a long time that we need a revival," Carson said. "We've had four of them in the history of our country, usually around pestilence or war." He continued, "We've got all kind of things going on. It's time for one, and I've been seeing some really encouraging signs as I travel around the country, particularly among young people." Carson said many of these youths have experimented with what the world has to offer and have come up short, realizing they're missing out on something profound. Both on a national level and a personal one, Carson believes it's time to stand up and reclaim biblical roots.
"Maybe it's time to go back to our roots," he said. "Our founding document says that our rights come from our Creator. Why would we run away from that and try to be like everybody else?" Carson believes people are beginning to understand why they must turn back to the Lord. Despite struggles on the social and political levels that persist, he's confident the "good guys will win in the long run." When asked what he believes is causing so many Americans — and the culture at large — to shift more toward faith, Carson said "people are braver" and more emboldened these days. Watch him share the rest.
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