Good Words with Kirk Franklin

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John Boyega Nov 14, 2022

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Kirk Franklin is joined by Golden Globe winning actor John Boyega for a conversation about knowing his craft, adjusting to success, and staying true to his values.

John discusses growing up a pastor’s kid, being inspired by Idris Elba, the impact of Black American culture around the globe, working with Viola Davis in The Woman King, and why speaking out in Hollywood is worth the risk.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Gayle King Nov 07, 2022

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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.

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Tarana Burke Oct 31, 2022

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Content warning: discussions of sexual violence. Listener discretion advised.

Kirk Franklin is joined by activist and founder of the #MeToo movement Tarana Burke for an honest conversation about survival, accountability, and empowerment.

Tarana discusses coming of age in The Bronx during the golden age of hip-hop, why Me Too is not a women's movement but a survivor’s movement, the media’s focus on take down’s instead of truth and healing, protecting our children, and how she makes time for joy in the midst of it all.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Jenifer Lewis Oct 24, 2022

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Kirk Franklin is joined by legendary actress, author, and activist Jenifer Lewis for a conversation about mental health, self-care, and personal responsibility.

Jenifer discusses catching a con-artist, why she loved playing Ruby on Black-ish, her experience with bipolar disorder, sexual violence in religious institutions, the importance of journaling, and her new book Walking In My Joy.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Tamron Hall Oct 17, 2022

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Kirk Franklin is joined by Emmy award winning talk show host and journalist Tamron Hall for a conversation about work-life balance, public opinion, and religion.

Tamron discusses navigating perceptions of Black women in corporate leadership, the hesitation to talk about her faith publicly, parenting and being in an interfaith marriage. She also gets Kirk to open up about his experience with therapy and their shared Texas roots.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Karamo Brown Oct 10, 2022

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Kirk Franklin is joined by Emmy nominated host and mental health advocate Karamo Brown of Netflix hit series ‘Queer Eye’ for a conversation about love and acceptance, fatherhood, and faith.

Karamo talks about his Rastafarian roots, his experiences with homophobia in the church, being rejected by his father, stereotypes of Black gay men on television, breaking barriers on The Real World, his unexpected journey to parenthood and much more.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Iyanla Vanzant Oct 03, 2022

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Kirk Franklin is joined by the incomparable spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant for a revealing conversation about fear, faith, and healing.

Iyanla talks about trying to heal in a society that hurts us, her culture shifting television show Iyanla Fix My Life, what religion really means to her, the lack of respect Black thought leaders receive in comparison to their white counterparts and much more.

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

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Tamar Braxton Sep 27, 2022

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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.

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Good Words with Kirk Franklin: Season 2 Trailer Sep 12, 2022

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Good Words with Kirk Franklin welcomes people, from all walks of life, seeking inspiration and empowerment. Through candid conversations exploring faith, comebacks, and the realities of today’s world, Kirk invites us to see ourselves in the shared moments between himself and his guests, including artists, celebrities, and cultural leaders.

Featuring Jennifer Lewis, Karamo Brown, Iyanla Vanzant, Tarana Burke, Tamar Braxton, Omarion, W. Kamau Bell and more…

New episodes drop every Monday.

A RCA & Sony Music Entertainment production.

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Steve Harvey Apr 13, 2021

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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.

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