Good Words with Kirk Franklin

Jul 11 2023 213
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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 like John Boyega, Dr. Bernice A. King, Jennifer Lewis, Karamo Brown, Iyanla Vanzant, Tamar Braxton, Omarion, W. Kamau Bell and more… New episodes drop every Monday.

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Jul 11 2023 2 mins  
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John Legend

Jan 22 2023 63 mins  
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

Angela Yee

Jan 15 2023 59 mins  
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 dirt

Kim Fields

Jan 08 2023 56 mins  
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

Fat & Tobe Nwigwe

Jan 01 2023 67 mins  
Kirk Franklin is joined by influential music artists Tobe Nwigwe & Fat Nwigwe for a conversation about culture, creativity, and purpose. Tobe & Fat talk about their relationship with God, marriage, working together, parenting on the road, their mint aesthetic, navigating criticism, authenticity, church hurt, their approach to music, prayer and more. Good Words With Kirk Franklin is

W. Kamau Bell

Dec 25 2022 69 mins  
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 W

Angelica Ross

Dec 18 2022 59 mins  
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 communi

Jill Scott

Dec 11 2022 59 mins  
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. Goo

Robin Thede

Dec 04 2022 69 mins  
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

Dr. Bernice A. King

Nov 27 2022 72 mins  
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 evolu