How is it playing the confidant to so many powerful people?
EAMONN WALKER: The truth of the matter is that Samuels has this close relationship with God and has special gifts that he wasn’t always in control of it and simply did his best to interpret the will of God. The first show is an introduction to everyone. The story and drama of these people’s lives are compelling. ESSENCE.COM: There have been whisperings that this show is about the Bible and God. Is that true? WALKER: No, it is not a religious series. Without giving too much away, it’s safe to say that many of the names are biblical and that as humans we exist and carry on with our everyday lives and understand that God is very much alive, whether you believe in one or not. As a spiritual advisor, I make people aware that there is an alternative world to the one we live in, because God is always speaking to us, but we are not always listening, but Reverend Samuels does. ESSENCE.COM: Speaking of spiritual advisers and leaders, as a Black Brit, how do you view the role of America’s Black p
