Showing results by author "Kirk Franklin" in All Categories

Kirk Franklin’s life was hardly built on a firm foundation. His father abandoned the family. His mother also abandoned Kirk, and constantly told him he was an unwanted child. He was adopted by his 64-year-old Aunt Gertrude at the age of four. His sister became a crack addict. He never saw a black man who was faithful in marriage. Without a blueprint, he struggled mightily yet managed to triumph even more mightily, dedicating his life to helping others find hope during hardship.

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.

When he fell from a darkened stage in November 1996, Kirk Franklin could easily have been killed. That ten-foot plunge might have ended the career of one of America's most exciting young prodigies. But thanks to his dramatic recovery, the fall added not only a new dimension to his story but it brought Kirk Franklin to the attention of millions who otherwise might never have heard the name. Today Kirk Franklin is bigger than ever. In this book, Kirk Franklin reveals the real source of his strength.