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2026/02/13
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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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Kountry Wayne Has A DEEP Convo With Lecrae
2026/02/13
I'm excited for this one, fam. Today on The Deep End, I'm sitting down with my brother Country Wayne. Most of the world knows him for the billions of streams, the Netflix specials, and the viral skits that make your "mama's mama" laugh. But when you really look at his history, you see a story that's way deeper and more serious than the comedy he puts out.
We're talking about a man who lost his mom at 11, grew up surrounded by the drug game in Milan, Georgia, and eventually became a "doughboy" himself. But even when he was in the middle of all that, he never let what he was doing shake his faith in who he was.
What We Dive Into: The Exit Strategy: Wayne talks about how he was trying to get out of the streets the entire time he was in them, eventually picking up a Bible at age 24 and reading it from the beginning. The Narrow Escape: He shares the wild reality of going viral while still "selling licks" and how he finally quit the game just one day before the feds knocked on his door. Faith Over Fame: Why he isn't ashamed to scream the name of Jesus and why he feels he's "endorsed" by God rather than the industry. Real Success: How he manages being a father of 10 and why he puts his business and family's well-being over the hollow parts of fame. Regrets and Redemption: A transparent look at his biggest regret—not doing what he was supposed to be doing sooner—and how losing his mother taught him that nothing in this world is truly "real" except faith. "I just laugh through the fire... I knew I had a purpose and I just knew it was always tied to God."
Wayne is a true innovator and a serial entrepreneur who used the skills he learned in the streets to build a kingdom-minded empire. This conversation isn't just about comedy; it's about the grit, wisdom, and divine timing it takes to change your life.
Watch the full episode now to see how Wayne turned a mess into a masterpiece.
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Christine Caine Almost Quit Christianity.
2026/02/05
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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.
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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
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David and Tamala Mann Reveal the SECRET to A Successful Marriage
2026/01/30
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.
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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
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Lecrae, Trip Lee & Tedashii Reunite (The Real 116 Story)
2025/12/26
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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.
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DC Young Fly Has An Unfiltered Convo With Lecrae
2025/12/19
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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!
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Her Pastor Was Secretly Dating Her Boyfriend
2025/12/12
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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
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I'm Definitely Getting in Trouble for This
2025/12/05
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.
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The Divorce Story Toni Collier Never Planned to Tell
2025/11/28
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.
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How KevOnStage Navigates Hollywood Without Losing His Soul -
2025/11/21
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.
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Tim Timberlake Drops WISDOM on Prophecy, Prayer, and False Teaching
2025/11/07
Tim Timberlake sat down with Lecrae for one of the most honest conversations we've ever had on The Deep End. From church scandals and false prophets to what real prayer looks like—this episode goes there.
Tim opens up about the dream that changed his life, how he discovered corruption in the church he inherited, and what it really means to lead with integrity when everyone's watching. They dive into the rise of "TikTok prophets," why so many Christians confuse content for calling, and how to actually hear God's voice in a noisy world.
If you've ever been burned by church, confused by the chaos online, or just need a reminder that God still speaks—this one's for you.
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Are Fraternities Demonic?
2025/10/31
If my son or daughter came to me and said, "Dad, I'm thinking about joining a fraternity or sorority," I'd probably say no, but not for the reasons you think.
In this episode, I share my own story of pledging Kappa Alpha Psi, why I joined, why I left, and how my perspective has changed over the years. I've seen people go back and forth for decades about whether Christians should denounce Black Greek life. Some call it idolatry; others call it community. I've lived both sides of it.
We talk about the real history behind these organizations, why fear often drives the conversation, and what the Bible actually says about things like oaths, culture, and conscience. This isn't about picking sides, it's about being consistent and letting your faith lead your decisions instead of fear.
Whether you've pledged, denounced, or just don't get the hype, I think this will give you something to think about.
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Preston Perry CALLS OUT Hebrew Israelites, The Attack On "Empathy" & Idolatry
2025/10/24
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Apologist and evangelist Preston Perry joins Lecrae on The Deep End for a raw and thoughtful conversation about defending the faith without losing compassion. From debating Hebrew Israelites and Muslims to raising kids in a spiritual war, Preston breaks down why winning arguments isn't the same as winning souls — and how empathy, truth, and obedience work together in evangelism.
They dive deep into:
The difference between apologetics and argument How to spot the line between boldness and pride Reaching people who've been hurt by religion What Christians get wrong about empathy The truth about Hebrew Israelites, Islam, and false religions Breaking generational curses and fatherhood in a dark world The controversy around Charlie Kirk, race, and idolatry in the church If you've ever wondered how to stand firm in truth while still leading with love — this episode will challenge and encourage you to do both.
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Lecrae Asks Tony Evans About Succession, TD Jakes, and Spiritual Warfare
2025/10/17
Dr. Tony Evans sits down with Lecrae for one of his most powerful and personal interviews yet. From growing up in Baltimore to becoming one of the most influential pastors of our time, Dr. Evans opens up about his father's radical transformation, his journey as one of the first Black students at Dallas Theological Seminary, and how he built Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship.
They dive deep into the tensions of race, theology, and unity in the church, the hidden cost of leading a megachurch, raising godly kids in the public eye, and what spiritual warfare really looks like behind the scenes. Dr. Evans also shares how he navigated profound grief and loss, what it means to trust God in the dark, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
This conversation is a masterclass in faith, leadership, and resilience — with timeless wisdom for anyone navigating pain, calling, or cultural chaos.
Watch this episode to hear:
– How Tony Evans' father's conversion changed their family forever
– What it was like being one of the first Black seminarians in Dallas
– The hidden spiritual battles behind leadership and ministry
– How to raise a godly family in a glass house
– Why unity in the church reveals the glory of God
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Former PussyCat Doll Escaped R. Kelly, Diddy, (and found Jesus)
2025/10/10
Former Pussycat Doll, Kaya Jones, opens up to Lecrae about the dark side of fame, the spiritual war behind the music industry, and how Jesus redeemed her life.
From being signed by R. Kelly at 12 years old to witnessing the deepest corruption in pop culture, Kaya reveals what really happens behind the stage lights - and how God rescued her from the darkness. She shares the pain of industry abuse, abortion, and manipulation, and the supernatural ways God called her out of it all.
In this powerful conversation, Lecrae and Kaya talk about:
The demonic systems running the entertainment industry Finding identity and freedom through Christ Why she left the Pussycat Dolls at their peak How Messianic Judaism reshaped her faith What it means to live fully redeemed in a broken culture This episode exposes what many are afraid to say — but also points to the hope that never dies: Jesus still redeems the most unlikely stories.
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This War Isn't What You Think It's About
2025/10/03
In this episode of The Deep End, Lecrae wrestles with the chaos of our modern culture wars. From the fallout of Charlie Kirk's assassination to the pressure Christians feel to "pick a side," he shares his personal experience of being pulled into the crossfire. Lecrae opens up about a shocking vision he had in Africa, the spiritual realities behind political violence, and why the Kingdom of God cannot be reduced to red vs. blue.
This conversation challenges us to ask: Are we fighting with the weapons of the empire, or living out the way of Jesus?
📌 Topics we cover:
Why Christians are pressured to join the culture war Lecrae's personal story after Charlie Kirk's death A powerful vision revealing the spiritual battle behind political violence Empire vs. Kingdom logic: what Jesus modelled in the midst of conflict How the church can embody unity, truth, and love in divided times The Kingdom doesn't look like the left or the right — it looks like Christ.
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Jude Chandler 2025/12/29
Fan freaking tastic
Raw, emotional, and flat out phenomenal. Lecrae is easily the most underrated rapper out there and it’s awesome that he goes into the deep end on his ...
Malone1977 2026/01/04
Good episode!
Can you get a part two on the last show! Can you to bring Sho on??
Dj_Goodvibes 2025/11/07
Glad Crae Podding
Shoutout Lecrae…love that he had added podcasting/youtubing to his arsenal of expression!
Westsidedan 2025/12/07
Ads need bumpers
I’ve been a Lecrae fan since Real Talk so I’m not trying to be critical here. But there are so many ads on this pod and Lecrae reads the ads, and ther...
KANSASCITY#7 2025/10/31
Love this podcast :)
Could you have NF on the podcast?
@hannah_williamson2006 2025/10/19
New favorite
The episode with Kaya is so eye opening! This is now my favorite podcast!!
DDLEEKA 2025/10/17
Great but too many ads!
Love you Lecrae & your content but way too many ads! 😕
Bretany L 2025/10/07
Great Content! Thank you but one note about adds
I am really appreciative of the work you do- your music and this podcast are inspiring. I appreciate the talks on culture and Christianity. This last ...
whale67890 2025/10/08
Too many ads
Loved to listen but had to stop. There are more ads than content. God bless
mollyfine 2025/10/03
Ads
Lecrae, I seriously love this podcast. I love your perspective and how you pull out the nuance of every conversation you have. I'm really struggling t...
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