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Kirk Franklin 20x Grammy Winner, the untold stories of redemption, forgiveness & faith | The Pivot

2025-07-01 Sports
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Pivot Family! Don't forget hit the button to SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnxiP7q4RDDyeioZFZLnXA?sub_confirmation=1 “I’m driven by the flawed, broken part of my life. What is the secret of my success? I’m too insecure to allow you to forgive me…I gotta do everything I need to so you’ll always remember me.” Kirk Franklin Join us for a transformative discussion with Grammy-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin, whose musical genius and unwavering faith have reshaped contemporary Christian culture. In one of the most raw and revealing Pivot Podcasts to date, Kirk sits down with Ryan, Channing and Fred to open up about the deeply personal battles he's faced behind the spotlight. Known for his musical influence, Kirk shows a different side here—one marked by pain, healing, and redemption. With honesty, humor, and deep vulnerability, he talks about what it really takes to heal—when the cameras are off and the crowd is gone. The guys are able to get Kirk to let his guard down, turn heavy moments light and provide a safe space as the conversation transcends into identity, family, and finding purpose not just through success, but through surrender. In this moving episode, Kirk opens up about: The art of writing hope: Exploring how music becomes a vessel for healing—both for himself and the world.Faith through the fire: Navigating personal struggles, spiritual seasons, and finding renewal in the midst of chaos. The scars of a turbulent upbringing – and how trauma shaped his views on love, trust, and self-worth. Faith when it’s messy – how he wrestled with God during his darkest moments and found peace on the other side. Reuniting with the father he never knew – and the emotional toll of reconciling decades of abandonment. Fatherhood and forgiveness – breaking the cycle for his own children and choosing healing over bitterness. Leading with authenticity: What it means to shepherd a movement when you're also the one being led. With profound vulnerability and trademark energy, Kirk Franklin shares stories of redemption, breakthrough, and creative inspiration. This episode offers a blueprint for staying rooted in purpose, pursuing excellence, and never feeling to flawed to forgive and move forward. Comment and let us know your thoughts on this episode! Thank you to our friends and partners at KaChava for sponsoring this episode. Go to ⁠⁠https://kachava.com⁠⁠ and use code PIVOT for 15% off your next order for a limited time. GET MERCH HERE: https://www.pivotpodcast.com FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://facebook.com/thepivotpodcast SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KtXTWiC3J5WW1CVTpYG5V APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pivot-podcast/id1603292451 #ThePivot #Podcast #RyanClark #ChanningCrowder #FredTaylor #NFL

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@janicetaylor1272 2025-07-01

I remember when Kirk came out with stomp, my mother, God rest her soul, said "He doing to much". I laughed because I liked the song and my teenage son who was giving me hell loved the song too. I don't question God and how he does anything. Kirk has been the connection to a lot of our children wanting to know God. Kirk belong to God, not public opinion. Thank you for having him. I am 69 years old and my son is 44--He knows God for himself. All things work together for good!

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@kelgill790 2025-07-01

Just when you think The Pivot can’t get any better…they pull one out like this. We need a part 2 of this.

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@sonyah.9423 2025-07-01

As a teen in the 90’s, Kirk Franklin music was what kept us teens listening to gospel. Forever grateful .

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@kemabenjamin6087 2025-07-01

Channing is a national treasure! He's so unserious🤣

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@archiemilan 2025-07-01

Man look.....brother said a word." I've felt less of a man as a husband and father than any other space in my life because I had to work so hard at something I didn't naturally get when I landed on the planet"

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@salvadoraceves420 2025-07-01

"All of what we do to ourselves , god is never in it , thats us hurting us" thats a reality we all need to face

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@stainedkoala4204 2025-07-01

The Pivot makes a workday easier😌💯. Preciate yall fellas and yall team that makes it happen.

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@ScottHall-e7m 2025-07-02

Thanks for having the courage and desire to have and share this conversation. I'm a 61 yo white man, grew up in the church, and this type of real talk is what has been missing from all our lives. Truly memorable discussion.

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@cherylharp6292 2025-07-01

Ya'll are killing this interview!! Fred..."I am one of you!" What a statement!

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@rikkimitchell6397 2025-07-01

"Who am I to dictate to God what tools He uses to produce what He needs out of me!" Words from a truly surrendered heart.❤

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