Good Words with Kirk Franklin
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 926 ratingsGood 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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From Shared Moments to Unheard Stories: Draptomaniax Rediscovers History's Hidden Gems
July 11, 2023 19:30 - 2 minutesFrom Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Legend
January 23, 2023 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 pro...
Angela Yee
January 16, 2023 05:30 - 59 minutesKirk 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. ...
Kim Fields
January 09, 2023 05:30 - 56 minutesKirk 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 g...
Fat & Tobe Nwigwe
January 02, 2023 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Ente...
W. Kamau Bell
December 26, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 fr...
Angelica Ross
December 19, 2022 05:30 - 59 minutesKirk 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, a...
Jill Scott
December 12, 2022 05:30 - 59 minutesKirk 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 p...
Robin Thede
December 05, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 p...
Dr. Bernice A. King
November 28, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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...
Omarion
November 21, 2022 05:30 - 53 minutesKirk 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 m...
John Boyega
November 14, 2022 05:30 - 49 minutesKirk 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. Find more...
Gayle King
November 07, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 Mus...
Tarana Burke
October 31, 2022 05:30 - 1 hourContent 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 ...
Jenifer Lewis
October 24, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutesKirk 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. Find mo...
Tamron Hall
October 17, 2022 04:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 El...
Karamo Brown
October 10, 2022 04:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 & S...
Iyanla Vanzant
October 03, 2022 15:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 Entertainme...
Tamar Braxton
September 27, 2022 22:00 - 1 hourKirk 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...
Good Words with Kirk Franklin: Season 2 Trailer
September 12, 2022 07:00 - 1 minuteGood 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...
Steve Harvey
April 13, 2021 07:30 - 1 hourKirk 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 ...
Stephen A. Smith
April 06, 2021 07:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by charismatic sports commentator Stephen A. Smith for a conversation about knowing your worth and staying true to yourself. Kirk asks Stephen A all about his journey from promising young basketball player, to aspiring journalist, to the highest paid talent in ESPN history. Learn about the impact Stephen’s hard-working mom had on his life. Find out whether or not he’s always had the gift of gab and if he considers himself an antagonist. And hear if he’s ever had to to...
Tabitha Brown
March 30, 2021 07:30 - 59 minutesKirk Franklin is joined by actress and vegan sensation Tabitha Brown for a conversation about authenticity and having the faith to follow your dreams. Hear about all the peaks and valleys in Tabitha’s long journey pursuing an acting career, as well as how she feels about her rapid rise to stardom as a social media personality during the pandemic. Learn how Tabitha came to embrace her natural self and how going vegan helped save her life. Kirk and Tabitha also discuss dealing with delays, rec...
Matthew McConaughey
March 23, 2021 07:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey for a conversation about his colorful life and his new book Greenlights. Learn about Matthew's unique but loving upbringing, why his one goal has always been to be a dad, and life in Hollywood as a man of faith. Kirk and Matthew also discuss the issue of inequality, why Matthew likes to go on adventures some might consider dangerous, and why he believes gratitude reciprocates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....
Chris Paul
March 16, 2021 07:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by current 11-time NBA All-Star Chris Paul for a conversation about hard work and the costs behind being successful. Learn about the influence CP3's parents had on him, his dual personality on and off the court, and what his momma thinks about his trash talking. Kirk also asks Chris about the death of Kobe Bryant and what it was like inside the NBA bubble during the summer of police brutality protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. Plus, Chr...
Kelly Rowland
March 09, 2021 08:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by the one and only Kelly Rowland for a conversation about her incredible journey from a Houston girl with dreams to Destiny’s Child to fully-realized solo artist and mom. Find out about the important women that helped shape Kelly’s life, why hair is a form of self expression she fights for, how the church reacted when Destiny’s Child started doing their thing, how the group navigated the various pressures of the music industry, and how faith has guided Kelly through i...
Glennon Doyle
March 02, 2021 08:30 - 48 minutesKirk 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...
Chance the Rapper
February 23, 2021 08:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by Chicago rapper, activist, and all-around family man, Chance the Rapper, to talk about his faith, his upbringing, and his growth from a troubled high school student on his first mixtape to a loving husband on his latest album. Chance also goes into the issues ailing the Windy City and gives a firsthand account of what it was like out on the streets during the George Floyd protests. If you want to support any of the Chicago organizations Chance mentioned in this epis...
H.E.R.
February 16, 2021 08:30 - 59 minutesKirk Franklin is joined by musical legend-in-the-making H.E.R. for a conversation about the vulnerability of putting honest art out into the world, staying true to yourself while having gratitude, and why she originally hid her identity. Kirk gets H.E.R. to talk musical influences, growing up with parents who supported her creative expression, and developing as an artist, all the way to the night she won two Grammys. Find out how H.E.R would grade the current state of music, what it’s like wr...
Pharrell Williams
February 09, 2021 08:30 - 1 hourKirk Franklin is joined by producer, artist, fashion mogul, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams for a conversation about having the courage to experiment, using thankfulness as fuel, the spiritual energy of the Pentecostal church, and why he didn't go the gospel route. The two also talk about the gift of discernment, being different, embracing your truth, and how Pharrell maintains his youthful glow. Humanrace Skincare, Pharrell's collection of all-gender skincare products, is available at hu...
Introducing Good Words with Kirk Franklin
January 21, 2021 08:30 - 2 minutesGood Words with Kirk Franklin welcomes people from every cross section 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 celebrities, performers, and cultural leaders like Pharrell Williams, Kelly Rowland, Chance the Rapper, Glennon Doyle, H.E.R. and more. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Learn more about your...