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“I’ve Never Done This on the Air”: MSNBC Host Asks T.D. Jakes to Pray on Live TV

April 3, 2020 by Staff

(Faithit) MSNBC host Craig Melvin stunned viewers earlier this week when he asked Texas megachurch pastor and televangelist, Bishop T.D. Jakes, to lead the audience in prayer on “MSNBC Live.”

Melvin, who recently returned from a voluntary quarantine after potential COVID-19 exposure, admitted, “I’ve never actually done this on the air.”

“For folks who weren’t able to get to church yesterday, can you lead us in prayer for 30 seconds?” the host asked.

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