The Deep End With Lecrae

Lecrae
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Life is hard and things are going to fall apart at some point or another –especially when you've experienced trauma in your life. But the problem is that most Christians can't be seen to have moments when they lose control or even struggle. By being honest with the challenges he's faced, Lecrae is going to dive into the hard things no one else will face and talk about what life looks like when you go off the deep end. This show is not for perfect people or people who've never made mistakes. This show is for the rest of us who are just trying to pick up the pieces and find a way forward with vulnerability and honesty.

  1. 2D AGO

    Christine Caine Almost Quit Christianity.

    Description In this episode of The Deep End, Lecrae sits down with world-renowned Bible teacher, author, and activist Christine Caine. Christine opens up about her powerful journey from being an "unnamed" child in Australia to leading a global movement against human trafficking. She dives deep into the reality of childhood trauma, the shocking discovery of her adoption at age 33, and how she learned to "rewire" her brain through the Word of God. Whether you are struggling with a "mother wound," navigating disappointment in church leadership, or feeling like you're in your own "Hell Week," this conversation offers a roadmap for moving from survival to a life of true, supernatural flourishing. In this episode, we discuss: How to handle the "pain of recovery" after a life-altering injury or trauma. The difference between a "well-managed life" and a supernatural one. Why your history does not define your destiny. Practical wisdom for the next generation of leaders in a social media-driven world. Why the most fruitful decade of your life might still be ahead of you. Connect with Christine Caine A21 Campaign: a21.org — Learn how you can help abolish slavery everywhere, forever. Propel Women: Resources to help women activate their passion and purpose. New Book: The Faith to Flourish — Available now. Follow The Deep End Subscribe for more deep conversations on faith, leadership, and culture. CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Introduction to Christine Caine 02:38 History of Trauma and Resilience 03:33 Growing Up in a Greek Immigrant Home 05:15 The Discovery of Adoption 08:11 Unnamed Number 2508: A Crisis of Identity 09:23 Renewing the Mind through Scripture 11:48 From Numbers to People: The Mission of A21 13:35 Seeking the Biological Mother 15:16 "I Don't Want Any Trouble": A Mother's Voice 19:23 The Pain of Recovery vs. The Pain of Injury 21:42 Breaking Cultural and Family Expectations 27:29 Marriage and Shared Purpose with Nick Caine 34:51 The Wheel and the Oil: Balancing Life 37:17 Avoiding a Well-Managed Life without God 40:51 Having the Faith to Flourish 44:56 Justice Work and the Hope of Christ 52:43 Hell Week: The Choice to Keep Running 57:21 The Danger of Tapping Out at 60 59:42 Navigating Church Failure and Disappointment 01:03:57 Responding Out of Wisdom, Not Wounding 01:14:36 Advice for the Social Media Generation 01:17:03 Deep End Questions: Misconceptions and Prisons 01:23:24 Preparing for the Most Fruitful Decade 01:27:54 Legacy and Handing Over the Baton of Faith 01:31:53 Resources to Help Fight Human Trafficking _______________________________________________ 📱Follow our new instagram! -   / deependlecr.  .   📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae   📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/   Stream the Album:   / reconstruction   👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/

    1h 33m

  2. JAN 30

    David and Tamala Mann Reveal the SECRET to A Successful Marriage

    What does it really take to survive marriage, ministry, fame, mental health battles, and faith... all at the same time? In this episode of The Deep End, Lecrae sits down with gospel icons, actors, and comedians David Mann and Tamela Mann for one of the most raw and honest conversations we've ever had. They open up about their nearly 40-year marriage, childhood trauma, poverty, blended family challenges, public scrutiny, depression, suicidal thoughts, and the faith that held them together when everything else was falling apart. From dumpster-diving as teenagers to standing ovations with Tyler Perry, from silent suffering to healing through therapy and prayer. This is survival, grace, repentance, forgiveness, and love that refuses to quit. If you've ever wondered: – How strong marriages are actually built – What faith looks like in depression, not just success – How to support a spouse who is drowning silently – Why therapy and prayer are not enemies – Or how God redeems the most painful chapters This conversation is for you.   _______________________________________________ Chapter Markers 00:00 – When success hides silent suffering   01:25 – Introducing David & Tamela Mann   03:59 – Authentic faith vs. church perfection   05:25 – How their friendship turned into marriage   07:58 – Singing together before fame   10:27 – Realizing adulthood and responsibility   14:23 – Falling in love through friendship   16:31 – Childhood trauma and broken homes   17:50 – Dumpster diving and survival   18:53 – Witnessing abuse and learning anger   21:03 – Choosing marriage when divorce felt easier   23:13 – The night the lights were shut off   26:24 – "The knock at the door" — discovering another child   30:02 – Choosing unity over jealousy   33:39 – Feeling alone inside marriage   37:08 – From Kirk Franklin to Tyler Perry   42:36 – When the worst career moment became the best   46:26 – Fame, generosity, and trauma behind the scenes   49:16 – Working together as husband and wife   55:03 – Depression, shame, and suicidal thoughts   58:11 – "Thousands watched me drown"   59:00 – A wife realizing she missed the warning signs   01:01:37 – Therapy, boundaries, and healing   01:04:29 – Faith that carries you through the night   01:06:19 – Music, success, and staying grounded   01:10:48 – Marriage as shared light, not competition   01:14:09 – What's next for David & Tamela   01:16:21 – Final words of hope and grace   _______________________________________________ 📱Follow our new instagram! -   / deependlecr.  .   📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae   📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/   Stream the Album:   / reconstruction   👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/

    1h 8m
  3. Lecrae, Trip Lee & Tedashii Reunite (The Real 116 Story)

    12/26/2025

    Lecrae, Trip Lee & Tedashii Reunite (The Real 116 Story)

    Go to https://meetfabric.com/LECRAE and apply today, risk-free. Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Don't wait! Go to https://Quince.com/LECRAE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ____________________________________________ In this special episode of The Deep End, Lecrae sits down with two of his closest friends and longtime collaborators — Trip Lee and Tedashii — for an honest, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about faith, friendship, calling, and the wild journey that brought them here. They rewind the tape on the early days of 116, talk about what it was really like building something that would later shape an entire movement, and reflect on what they didn't understand at the time — about leadership, influence, pressure, and God's timing. Along the way, they unpack: How none of this was part of a master plan — and why that matters The tension between calling and control What leadership looks like when you don't actually want to be "the leader" How God used imperfect people, imperfect theology, and imperfect moments to do something lasting Why the impact often becomes clear only in the rearview mirror There are serious moments. There are nostalgic moments. There are hilarious stories (including tour chaos, bad pranks, and arguments that started because everyone was tired and hungry). But underneath it all is a deeper question: What does it look like to stay faithful over decades — not just seasons? This episode isn't just about music. It's about friendship that lasts, calling that matures, and a faith that grows deeper as it gets tested by real life. Whether you've followed these guys since the early 116 days or you're meeting them for the first time, this conversation is a reminder that God rarely writes straight lines — but He does write meaningful stories. _______________________________ 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/?locale=en_US%2Cen_US 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Stream the Album https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction/1828052699 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 34m
  4. DC Young Fly Has An Unfiltered Convo With Lecrae

    12/19/2025

    DC Young Fly Has An Unfiltered Convo With Lecrae

    Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LECRAE . Promo Code LECRAE Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per meal on your first box, plus free steak for a month. Go to https://EveryPlate.com/podcast and use code lecraesteak to claim your offer. *Offer varies by plan, one free 10 oz serving of steak per box for 4 weeks with active subscription. Ditch the dinnertime dilemmas with EveryPlate. Download EarnIn now and take control of your pay! When you download the EarnIn app, type in THEDEEPENDWITHLECRAE under PODCAST when you sign up - https://shorturl.at/xDN5n Make Any Day Payday! _ DC Young Fly opens up like never before. In this conversation, he speaks honestly about losing his wife, navigating grief, and what it means to stay obedient to God when life doesn't make sense. This isn't about fame, comedy, or success—it's about weakness, discipline, faith, and learning how to respond when everything changes. DC shares why he leans on God, how obedience has kept him from crashing out, and why mastering your response matters more than trying to control the outcome. This is a raw, vulnerable look at loss, love, and faith in the middle of pain. Let's go to the Deep End! --------------------- Get Lecrae's New Book: https://a.co/d/bU3yXin 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/?locale=en_US%2Cen_US 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Pre Save the album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction/1828052699 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 min
  5. Her Pastor Was Secretly Dating Her Boyfriend

    12/12/2025

    Her Pastor Was Secretly Dating Her Boyfriend

    Protect your family with term life insurance. Go to https://meetfabric.com/LECRAE and apply today, risk-free. Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/LECRAE . Promo Code LECRAE If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/thedeepend Download EarnIn now and take control of your pay! When you download the EarnIn app, type in THEDEEPENDWITHLECRAE under PODCAST when you sign up - https://shorturl.at/xDN5n Make Any Day Payday! I'm sure you've never heard a story like this. Brenda Palmer doesn't do "church talk." She does honesty. In this episode of The Deep End, Lecrae sits down with Brenda Palmer for a deep conversation on what it actually looks like to follow Jesus. We talk about: When her pastor had a affair… (with her boyfriend) Singleness as "undivided" devotion—without treating marriage like the finish line Staying pure The Greek life / "denouncing" conversation, deliverance language, and where conviction ends and fear-mongeing begins What Brenda's building next 🚨 LECRAE IS ON TOUR 🚨 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lecrae.com/tour 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecr... 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Stream the Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction/1828052699 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 26m
  6. I'm Definitely Getting in Trouble for This

    12/05/2025

    I'm Definitely Getting in Trouble for This

    Lecrae goes fully unfiltered in this episode—breaking down the AI-Christian music debate, the motives behind viral posts, political fatigue, Christian persecution, racialized narratives, and the cost of actually following Jesus when culture co-opts faith for its own agenda. From Forrest Frank's comments… to AI artists… to Epstein files… to Nigeria… to Chicago crime narratives… to why Christianity keeps getting used as a weapon… to Kai Cenat publicly praising Jesus—Lecrae processes it all in real time. No script. No PR filter. Just raw, honest reflection on a chaotic week online. If you've ever wondered "How should a Christian think about all this?"—this episode goes there. Let's go to the Deep End! -------------------- 🚨 LECRAE IS ON HIS LAST TOUR 🚨 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lecrae.com/tour 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/?hl=en 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Stream the Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction/1828052699 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 1m
  7. The Divorce Story Toni Collier Never Planned to Tell

    11/28/2025

    The Divorce Story Toni Collier Never Planned to Tell

    This one got real. Toni Collier came on The Deep End and opened up about her story in a way that honestly stunned me. We talked childhood trauma, addiction, abusive marriages, infidelity, church hurt, losing everything, rebuilding from nothing, and how Jesus met her in the ashes. She let us into the parts most people hide… the parts she had to grieve her way through while still being a mom, still trying to follow Jesus, still trying to breathe. And what I love is that she didn't come here pretending. She came here healing. If you've walked through betrayal, divorce, heartbreak, or just feel like you're carrying more than you can hold. Toni's new book Don't Try This Alone is all about why we need people, and after this episode… you'll get why. Lean in. There's real hope in here. --------------------- 🚨 LECRAE IS GOING ON TOUR 🚨 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lecrae.com/tour 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/?locale=en_US%2Cen_US 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr.ee/Lecrae 📮 Join the conversation… Exclusive previews, discounts, bonus content, and more: https://deependwithlecrae.com/ Pre Save the album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/reconstruction/1828052699 👕 Shop Lecrae Merch: https://lecrae.store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 9m
  8. How KevOnStage Navigates Hollywood Without Losing His Soul -

    11/21/2025

    How KevOnStage Navigates Hollywood Without Losing His Soul -

    In this episode, Lecrae sits down with the one-and-only KevOnStage for a raw, hilarious, surprisingly vulnerable conversation about fame, faith, Hollywood, fatherhood, grief, marriage, ambition, and what it means to stay grounded when the whole world has an opinion about your life. Kev opens up about the early days of his career, why contentment matters more than clout, the pressure of being a public Christian on the internet, and how he learned to stop defending himself to strangers. He talks navigating Hollywood without losing his convictions, dealing with public grief, raising kids while staying sane, and why laughter has become a form of healing after losing his brother. They unpack the Den of Kings tension with NLE Choppa and Jonathan Majors, the viral Ray J back-smack moment, growing up churchy with no real guidance, and why so many Christians privately break the rules they publicly preach. Kev also shares behind-the-scenes of Churchy, his new show Safe Space, and how marriage, purpose, and heartbreak have shaped the art he makes today. If you love honest conversation, cultural insight, deep faith reflections, or you just want to laugh until you cry…this one is special. --------------------- 🚨 LECRAE IS GOING ON TOUR 🚨 GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lecrae.com/tour 📱Follow our new instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/deependlecrae/?locale=en_US%2Cen_US 📱Connect with Lecrae - https://linktr See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 4m
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Life is hard and things are going to fall apart at some point or another –especially when you've experienced trauma in your life. But the problem is that most Christians can't be seen to have moments when they lose control or even struggle. By being honest with the challenges he's faced, Lecrae is going to dive into the hard things no one else will face and talk about what life looks like when you go off the deep end. This show is not for perfect people or people who've never made mistakes. This show is for the rest of us who are just trying to pick up the pieces and find a way forward with vulnerability and honesty.

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  • Creator
    Lecrae
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Explicit
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