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Good Words with Kirk Franklin

Good Words with Kirk Franklin

Kirk Franklin
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23/01/2023

John Legend

Kirk Franklin is joined by EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum singer-songwriter John Legend for the season finale of Good Words With Kirk Franklin. John talks about the legacy of activism in the Black church, how Kanye helped him get a record deal, spreading a message of love instead of hate, the significance of urban radio, the dominance of TikTok and pressure to go viral, navigating a public marriage as a child of divorce, and much more. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h
11/07/2024

Kirk Franklin's Most Vulnerable Conversation Yet..

Join Tim Ross in a deeply moving and powerful episode as he sits down with gospel music legend Kirk Franklin. In this heartfelt conversation, Kirk Franklin shares his inspiring upbringing and testimony, while Tim creates a space for vulnerability and open dialogue. Together, they explore the significance of friendships and relationships, the challenges and rewards of ministry, and leading in the gospel music era. This episode is filled with emotion, honesty, and wisdom, offering a unique glimpse into the lives and experiences of two influential figures in the world of gospel and beyond. Don't miss this extraordinary exchange down in The Basement! Want to financially support The Basement? https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9AJ59T2R2X7VL See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1h 57min
22/07/2025

2025 BET AWARDS BACKSTAGE | 85 SOUTH SHOW | KIRK FRANKLIN

Karlous and Navv sit down with KIRK FRANKLIN! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 min
01/07/2025

FULL SHOW | Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast Replayed; Kirk Franklin Joins RSMS from the BET Awards; Scientist Find New Blood Type; and MORE

Today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, fans will hear some of the best moments and interviews from the RSMS crew. Gary with the Tea and Shamea Morton caught up with Kirk Franklin backstage at the BET Awards. Also, during Front Page, we learn that scientists have discovered a brand-new blood type, and it is only one of one. Find out more about this new blood type and see if Black Toney finally made it to work today on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

45 min
21/11/2022

Omarion

Kirk Franklin is joined by multi-platinum recording artist Omarion for a conversation about growing up in the industry, meditation, and being unbothered. Omarion recalls auditioning for Kirk, what ultimately ended B2K, the difference between prayer and meditation, the family ties that keep him grounded, how becoming a father helped him forgive his father, and why dance is his first love. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

50 min
16/01/2023

Angela Yee

Kirk Franklin is joined LIVE at The Paley Center for New Media in NYC by media personality and entrepreneur Angela Yee. Angela talks about her long run on The Breakfast Club morning show, her viral podcast Lip Service, why conversations about sex are important, financial literacy, being taken seriously in business and the entertainment industry, and why ‘feminist’ is not a dirty word. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

56 min
16/06/2025

All The Real Fathers Please Stand Up ( Loren Deep Does a Deep Deep Dive About Fatherhood)

Today on the show, in support of Fathers Day, Loren LoRosa does a deep dive into a fascintating conversation with Kirk Franklin, D.C. Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Lou Young, and Kountry Wayne for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about fatherhood, faith, masculinity, and healing. Next Loren goes outside in the tweets to see what her low ridas biggest fear about raising children. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 min
27/09/2022

Tamar Braxton

Kirk Franklin is joined by Grammy and Emmy nominated Tamar Braxton for a candid conversation about growing up a Braxton, creating reality TV, music, mental health, faith and authenticity. Tamar talks about losing her identity as the loud boisterous baby sister on Braxton Family Values, dealing with personal traumas, what it took to get to her truest self, and what it means to do the work and come out on the other side. From the pressures of social media, considering a BBL, exploring dating, to building a stronger relationship with God, we get into it all. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 10min
09/01/2023

Kim Fields

Kirk Franklin is joined by actress and award winning director-producer Kim Fields for a vulnerable conversation about child stardom, “bold humility”, and self-worth. Kim talks about growing up on television, not feeling cool enough for ‘Living Single’, leaving Harlem for Hollywood, starring in the hit Netflix sitcom ‘The Upshaw’s’, directing, and building her own seat at the table. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

54 min
28/11/2022

Dr. Bernice A. King

Kirk Franklin is joined by activist, minister and daughter of the civil rights movement, Dr. Bernice A. King for a conversation on social justice, navigating religion, and growing up a King. Dr. Bernice A. King talks about what it’s like to see her father Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s name everywhere, processing his death in therapy, her love of music and past as a DJ, the evolution of the civil rights movement from the past to the present, and more. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 9min
26/12/2022

W. Kamau Bell

Kirk Franklin is joined by comedian and Emmy-winning producer, W. Kamau Bell for a nuanced conversation about politics, faith, and controversy. Kamau discusses his documentary ‘We Need to Talk About Cosby’ and the complicated legacy of Bill Cosby, community & the Black church, atheism, his CNN show ‘United Shades of America’, and his obsession with Denzel Washington. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6min
24/12/2025

The Breakfast Club BEST OF - Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin And Pastor Jamal Bryant Interview

Best of 2025 - Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin And Pastor Jamal Bryant Interview, Plus Charlamagne give Donkey of The Day to a woman who offered an agent a $5,000 bride in effort to free her boyfriend, listen for more. Recorded 2025. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 25min
12/12/2022

Jill Scott

Kirk Franklin is joined by Grammy winning singer-songwriter, and actress, Jill Scott for a thoughtful conversation about love, boundaries and cultivating community. Jill talks about her iconic first album, adjusting to fame, motherhood, being a director’s actor, knowing when to walk away, how heartbreak led her to writing, religious curiosity and why prayer is a tool for joy. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin’ Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min
13/04/2021

Steve Harvey

Kirk Franklin is joined by legendary comedian, author, and host extraordinaire, Steve Harvey, for a conversation about faith, perseverance, and of course, comedy. Learn where Steve’s signature style came from. Hear how he was shaped by his upbringing in Cleveland and his struggles early on in his career. Also, find out whether or not his raunchy stand-up routines ever conflicted with his religious background. Kirk also asks Uncle Steve about his transition from “Black famous” to “everybody famous”. The two get into the origins and cultural impact of the Original Kings of Comedy, as well as how they were affected by Bernie Mac’s death. Plus, Kirk gets Steve's advice on how to be uniquely yourself and not limit your dreams. It’s a season finale packed with wisdom and laughter. Maybe even a little singing. Click here or visit https://tapit.us/R9xmt6 to round up your change to support Food for the Hungry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 9min
07/11/2022

Gayle King

Kirk Franklin is joined by Emmy award winning journalist and co-host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King for a lively conversation about resilience, integrity, and living life to the fullest. Gayle discusses her fascination with pop-culture, the infamous R. Kelly interview (and how to ask anyone anything), growing up internationally, rising to the occasion in tough times, dating, and her life-long friendship with Oprah. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h
24/12/2025

Best of full interview: Kirk Franklin On Kevin Hart Jokes, Representing Faith, Being Imperfect, Digital Series + More

Best of 2025 - Kirk Franklin On Kevin Hart Jokes, Representing Faith, Being Imperfect, Digital Series. Recorded 2025. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreakfastClubPower1051FM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

34 min
10/02/2021

Kirk Franklin (with Kirk Franklin)

Today on GCF we're talking with KIRK FRANKLIN! PATREON! Subscribe to our Patreon to get a weekly 2nd Service episode and become a "Patreon saint" ;) GCF - Second Service Patreon! CHARITY: This month we're matching iTunes reviews with donations to SELAH. They need our support right now so please give! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll match it with $1. 3000 reviews = $3000 donated! Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

51 min
05/12/2022

Robin Thede

Kirk Franklin is joined by comedian, writer and actor Robin Thede for a heartwarming conversation about comedy, navigating poverty, and learning to be of service. Robin shares her journey of creating A Black Lady Sketch Show, growing up in a trailer park, being kicked out of a Catholic church, writing for legendary comedians, racism, breaking boundaries, and creating a legacy. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1h 6min
02/03/2021

Glennon Doyle

Kirk Franklin is joined by author of Untamed, founder of Together Rising, Glennon Doyle. Together they have a candid conversation about how faith and family have helped her persevere through the struggles with addiction and depression in her life. Find out how Glennon got rid of the fear of embarrassment and why she doesn’t think we can (or should try to) save our children from life. Kirk and Glennon also discuss whether or not America can heal from its divisions, how we move forward from the sins of slavery and white supremacy, what the term “white privilege” really means, and how Glennon was moved to join the fight for racial justice. All on this episode of Good Words. If you’d like to support any of the good work being done by Glennon’s organization, Together Rising, you can find their website at https://togetherrising.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

45 min
19/12/2022

Angelica Ross

Kirk Franklin is joined by Emmy-nominated actress and human rights advocate Angelica Ross for an open conversation about growing up gender nonconforming in church, buddhism, and healing. Angelica talks about being tolerated vs. welcomed as a Black trans woman, breaking boundaries on Broadway, mending the relationship with her parents, the intersection of the Black and trans community, healing, religious trauma and healing. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Text 'Kirk' to 83393 -- or visit Compassion.com/kirkfranklin to sponsor a child through Compassion International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

57 min

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