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[@lisatoban4213]

The best interview I've seen with Kirk Franklin. It's the raw, honest, and authentic answers for me! Thank you KevOnStage Studios for delivering impactful content.

[@ImJustaWill]

I enjoy how Kev lets folks speak where most interviews try to control Kirk's narrative since he is not the "typical" gospel artist.

[@MrHqO]

I completely agree. A lot of wisdom everything he said

[@dariencharlton4773]

Absolute best I've seen as well

[@myrtlemoore7611]

It's honest because he knows something's wrong now he has ATV show about dating the one God picks the 1 he has definitely lost his way because now he is not the 1

[@who26]

"Only Satan can create a platform where ministries compete." Best quote.

[@sharneewmu]

KevOnStage out here doing the work and then be really trying to downplay is trajectory towards multi-millionaire status. 😒😂. This is dope!

[@lcstrowdabridge1578]

This is why That Chick Angel always say "QUIT PLAYIN IN MY FACE KEV❗❗❗"

[@sharneewmu]

@@lcstrowdabridge1578 and I LOVE her for it!!! She stay keeping her knee on his neck! 👏🏾❤️

[@lcstrowdabridge1578]

@@sharneewmu & DO❗Just what he needs...she ainne letting him shimmy out if his greatness

[@gardenermel5415]

Yes. I love it here.

[@tetseomaaroma4438]

I never hear a gospel album till i was 18. Moved to my aunt's house where they were so many gospel albums. I was, nah thanks, hard pass. Then my uncle played the rebirth one saturday morning and i was 😱!! Memorized that album in a week! Joined the choir in a month!!

[@carlagreene5598]

Kirk changed the whole gospel industry when he came on the scene....

[@1978Rolla]

Do you want a revolution?😂

[@jasgirl110]

2 minutes in and I totally remember the ghost boy story. I read Kirks book Church Boy when I was about 14, and it was such a good book! Kirk is literally a legend especially to us millennial church kids. Knowing his story definitely made the music hit deeper. I grew up in the church singing and dancing to his music and now as an adult even when I go out they play some kirk for the culture. It’s amazing to see!

[@KrishaunaCarter]

I’m

[@EbonynoIvory]

"I am never going to ever think that I am the doctor. I'm always gonna live as a patient. I'm always gonna live depending and needy of God's hand on my life. "

[@Carter83Aly]

🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@thewoodchipperr]

Amen

[@cacinabell3369]

Whew! A WORD!

[@lexusdriverfirstcl1]

WOWOWOWOW BEST QUOTE OF THE EN TIE INTERVIEW.. LOL

[@nc3919]

Y’all didn’t know we were gonna get a whole masterclass in leadership AND a Bible study?! Look @ GOD. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 I didn’t think Kev’s interviews could get any better than the amazing ones I’ve already seen….then here comes KF. God is GOOD.

[@ShamirYukno]

Facts! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@thrower34]

I felt that “you should war with receiving too much glory” down to my bones!!! Great interview Kev and thank you Kirk for those words of affirmation.

[@portiarenee1537]

This interview is giving everything it’s supposed to give. So many great nuggets

[@RoyalMasterpiece]

🎤💎💥❤️

[@ndyer2379]

What an educational, inspiring, convicting and affirming interview. I remember Kirk from DFW Mass days and when he’d come to Bishop JB Ransom’s church when Arthur was there and Rodney would come for the concerts. God’s amazingly delivering and freeing. Keep preaching with your life Kirk.

[@missj9879]

Right!

[@jemsdaughter1504]

ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!

[@yvonnedelories4780]

YEEEEES great nuggets!

[@hesroygolden]

Watch me put these kids in a study hall and listen to this podcast. #NoShame #TruthIsImTired

[@jessicapatrickjessicataylo5285]

Options are FEW!!! Go ahead baby, we not judging

[@DiamondBee0711]

This blessed my whole life. Church people in my life growing up HATED Kirk Franklin because he was “too secular”. Never once did ANYONE in my church stop to understand the fact that he was battling a LOT of inner pain and turmoil. I broke free of that life long ago and learned Jesus for myself so hearing this really meant a lot to me ❤️

[@starbucksgirl6715]

Church folk like to fool themselves and others with the image of righteousness not the reality of real life. We all fall short of the glory of God. Why must we pretend otherwise.

[@hismom5600]

Same. I never understood the hatred. I knew church folks who banned his music because he openly admitted to struggling with porn. Just ridiculous. He was honest at a time when "good" church goers weren't. I'm so happy we've grown as a collective church since those times. We all struggle in some way. But you said the key thing, it's about knowing the Lord for yourself👍

[@Sheraytv]

@@hismom5600 and you know what’s crazy is that when I saw him in concert back in 2011 for the first time cause I won VIP tickets but anyway when I saw him he shared so much about his childhood and what he went through will growing up and he was so open and honest at the same time while talking about it and I was like dang I had no idea he was going through that

[@myrtlemoore7611]

But now it's not the same it is not the same current Franklin the show that he got now called the one you need to watch that show and you'll see what I saw I was heartbroken cause God aint got none to do with that nothing he has stepped away from God and doing something else that aint no God oh my God I'm so hard broken he just 1 guy disrespected a woman then the other people took my technical clothes off let's get naked and they was bad about way they had sex in the house is that their house and they haven't all that messing a house it's a mess it's not gonna last long Cause anything done out of the light is gonna be dark and that show is dark the one no God is the 1 Kurt Franklin not you

[@dimples7235]

“Mainstream media wasn’t built for redemption” 💯💯💯

[@TrevWILL79]

If we could figure that out!!

[@lexusdriverfirstcl1]

OK NOW THAT WAS THE 2ND BEST QUOTE OF THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW

[@_thejblife_]

Living legend Kirk Franklin! 1994 “The Reason Why We Sing” is the first gospel song I learned, at 4. Belting my little heart out. Thank you Kirk!

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

My first praise dance 🥰and my church never had praise dances🤯😍

[@TheCultureCounselor]

For our generation, Kirk was definitely like a bridge over troubled Christian music waters back then😂 It was Kirk, Israel, Deitrick, and Tye. The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin album STILL slaps

[@msAngel711]

This was everythinggggggg! Especially for those of us who grew up with Kirk! Words can’t describe!

[@Cardangel]

The most brilliant quote comes @ 1:00:43 Whatever pushes us to our knees (in prayer, surrendered to God) is good! 😭🙌🏽 LOVED this entire interview!

[@ByTheShepards]

I love how much credit he gives Dr Tony Evans in so many interviews. His pastoring has changed my life. AMAZING teacher!

[@tchellef1340]

Pastor Evans really is the GOAT! I loved that Kirk mentioned that he has lived in the same house for over 40 years. That’s what made me decide to attend his church many years ago. I was impressed by the fact that he chose to not do something that he absolutely could have done quite easily.

[@JacquelinePayne-cp6iw]

Pastor Evans sermons speaks to me in EVERY SEASON of my life. I have a playlist of Sermons to bridge me to GOD'S WORD. My favorite is Dr. Evans recently said "praising GOD when we don't like how things are going in our lives" is the absolute hardest. Staying the course to see it through for our blessings is the hardest thing to do as Christians. Looking for GOD to fix it in an instant. But Won't He Do It! Glory Glory🙏🏽.

[@brandywarrior]

Words cannot describe how impactful Kirk’s calling has had on my relationship with God. I grew up a church girl, needing his lyrics to carry me through stages of my life. His wisdom, testimonies, real-ness in this interview shifted something for me as I continue to walk in the levels of purpose. Thankful for his life, his submission to God’s Will, transparency. God is consistently showing up and out 🦋✨🦋

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

Amen!

[@katherine_ama]

This was easily one of the best interviews I have ever watched!! Amazing!

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

Yes I could watch this over and over.

[@hesroygolden]

Kirk dropped so many gems in this episode! My mind is going all over!

[@SuperJazzi3]

KEV! KEV! KEEEEV!!!! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!! Every guest has been a Enlightening treat for the SOUL 🥰😍🥰😍💝✨💫✨

[@allthingstamtam]

The last 15 minutes of the interview spoke to my heart tremendously ❤️ Being a creative myself, Kirk summed up my life in a few sentences. I never quite understood most of my attacks spiritually and physically, but listening to him break it down does my heart great. Thank God for the wisdom he poured into Kirk, he is such a gem. Blessings to you, Kev!

[@authoranitadavis1205]

Right! He definitely spoke to me as a creative.

[@kelliannerjordan]

Same! So real.

[@karanabranch627]

Same! So REAL to use creatives 💯🥰

[@ChastinLenai]

This is such a great interview. “My Life My Love My All” was the first song to really make me cry. I remember sitting in my room at 17 and being so moved by the lyrics and music.

[@JBrazill09]

Kev you are doing your thing with these interviews!! This was another great one. Kirk Franklin concert has been one of the best concerts I've been to! I appreciate his honesty and courage to share with us.

[@oneflyladismith9761]

Kev I'm so loving these coming to the stage vids. You make these interviews seem more like a regular conversation with a friend vs. interviewing a celeb.

[@Boujettoinfamous]

Kev: I’m broke still Kev: BOOKS KIRK TWICE ME: KNEEGROW WE MADE IT

[@TreniaP]

Another awesome interview, Kev! I've always loved Kirk Franklin. God's Property got me through some very difficult days my first semester of college.

[@theOriginalELDunbar]

The more Kirk talked, the more I thought he needed support, that it sounded like a cry for help. I'm so glad he finally gave the disclaimer that he wasn't at a point of self harm. I enjoyed hearing his story and this was a great interview but it does make me pray for Kirk more. I'm thankful for how God uses him.

[@britneybeasley8877]

I am here for Kirk Franklin. I have loved him from Revolution to Love Theory. He has had his flaws and only God can judge him. I am so proud of Kev and his way of connecting comedy and church. God bless you.

[@meganjoiner7152]

Kirk said he grew up in a home where he didn’t have the language to explain his experiences then ends the interview by saying it’s not the word but the intent behind it. This is a man who has done the work. That level of growth is to be commended.

[@hesroygolden]

I’m at work! Teaching btw! And as soon as I see this pop up I’m like nah! It’s ok

[@bobbyjohnson2828]

time to give the kids a quiz or test....

[@KevOnStage]

😂😂😂😂

[@nursenunley]

This got me rethinking my “walk” with Christ. I got some work to do.

[@tiffanyyoung9592]

And this is why I love Kirk Franklin...always have...always will!!! Good interview Kev!!!!!

[@carlagreene5598]

he never sugar coats...always gives you the real....that's why he was able to cuss his son out and keep it moving, real life...i wanna cuss some people out too! :) especially family lol

[@KatrinaTheArtist]

We skipping over the The Ring ghost boy from the washing machine 😩 I love Kirk but waaaaaa

[@awalker5098]

This was a great interview. How many gems/words of wisdom did Kirk drop? 5,6,7,11. Wow! This was so informative and impactful.

[@koyastar2858]

This is soo good, thanks Kev for this interview. Kirk Franklin is a wise man so many gems dropped 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@uffy5536]

Kirk Franklin is a real blessing. Thank you God for using him as a vessel. I was listening to his Christmas album the other day absolutely amazing.

[@kengy1991]

This interview is FIRE. I needed this! God is good!

[@alc1602]

Wow….this just took the number one spot over the Terrell interview for me! The was soooooo good, Kev!❤️❤️❤️

[@APandDI]

Such a good interview!!!!! Yo! I love that Kirk got to be interviewed by a Christian platform! He’s got to be his authentic self, and not just “Kirk Franklin”

[@djlarrysouldtd]

33:48. The lower and humble you stay, when you fall it's only a stumble.

[@mgt63088]

As a believer i feel like this was one of the most simple but so complex interview ever. I truly loved it and learned so so much. God bless you both.

[@cycyj847]

I remember when I was like may 11 or 12 and my mom took me and my brothers to sing with Kirk Franklin and the family. It was in a huge stadium. While singing I bounced my shoulders dancing to the song and some old a*** hag told me that my dancing was not of the lord and I needed to stop. Hurt my little heart. After that I didn't wanna sing I didn't wanna be there. I don't fault Kirk for that, because the video that came out with stomp, they were doing the same dance with their shoulders that I was doing. It made me feel even more distant from the church that I already felt.

[@josej8750]

Great interview! I love Kirk’s transparency….On the next coming to the stage David and Tamela Mann. JS

[@lori4164]

Love Kirk. Tony Evans is so clear when he speaks, excellent. I liked the 1NC album.

[@ajldesigns71]

I'm enjoying this interview! Kirk dropping gems!!!

[@shannellabner7812]

This was really really good!!! It helps that you love the lord too Kev so it’s like you’re in your element with gospel artist 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 job well done !!!

[@_000g]

Kirk needs to be on terrell show!!

[@theultimatefoodie2666]

Lawddd I’m 10 minutes in and this interview is good GOOD!!!! Let’s go, Kev 🙌🏾

[@N0tP3rf3ct1]

This was much deeper than I thought this would be, but I soooo enjoyed this interview! This was amazing and so much need for me!

[@nittaone3503]

This was the most transparent and inspirational interview I have ever heard. Thank you both for sharing your gifts. ❤️

[@angelawimberly6834]

This is so good and so real!!! Who cares about the artist soul? It's a hot mess in these churches and with the gospel/Christian artist!!!! Lord help us to example of you in EVERY facet of our lives!!!

[@EbonynoIvory]

Kirk said, they can pick me up and put me on their hip 😂💀

[@Passion84GodAlways]

1.) I'm still in AWE of ALL that Kev and the Fredericks have accomplished with their hard work and the awesome individuals in their corner/in their circle/on their payroll! 🥺🙌🏾😭🙏🏾🏃🏾‍♀️💨 2.) May I humbly suggest that teasers for KOS Streaming Service aren't uploaded so close to big interviews such as this? My notification for this awesome, lengthy interview is already gone because it's currently replaced with the teaser for BPDDI - The Secret to Basketball. Thank y'all for y'all's time, hard work, and consideration. 😁 CaptivatedStageWingBooRyder📸️🎬👼🏾🦋🚘

[@perriredd615]

LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS SEGMENT!!!! 🥰❤️❤️💕💕💕💖 I DID NOT realize I would enjoy a conversation between Kev and Kirk Franklin this much! Soooo insightful!!!

[@ebonyw1141]

Not women that can put him on their hip! 😂😂

[@tsaint8302]

I had to watch this whole interview....and I'm not even a Christian! Great interview and I respect the hell out of Kirk Franklin for his willingness to be so fearlessly open and honest.

[@breezluize3282]

Profoundly beautiful interview. To God be the glory!🕊🕊

[@Tyra_sJourney]

Can’t be the only one about to bop to Kirk for the next 24 hours

[@tlouiseplease]

This interview was so needed and necessary. I really appreciate it. Blessings to Kevin and Kurt and all the individuals who put this together. 🙏🏾

[@cfox1789]

Absolutely love Dr. Tony Evans and Charles Stanley. These two men have not strayed from the word of God to follow culture.

[@EbonynoIvory]

"The lower you stay the fall is nothing but a stumble"

[@disciplemepodcast]

This was amazing. The honesty blessed me so much. God bless you Kevon and Kirk, and everyone that is behind the scenes in the production. My soul was blessed.

[@marissawilson4644]

YOU GOT KIRK???? KEV!!!!!! I see you brotha!!

[@MsKwesi]

This interview was awesome! Thank you, Mr. KevonStage for sharing such a powerful conversation with us. And thank you, Mr. Kirk Franklin, for allowing the Lord to use you. Your music ministry has blessed my life many times over the years. May God you both. 🙏🏾♥️

[@AprilLashon]

Imaginary friends isn’t anything to be ashamed of. You were compensating for the lack of stability, love, and support in your life.

[@PeterKariukireformissionary]

So true about the age thing. In the 90s gospel artists way looked older than they really were. From Kenya and I attest to the fact that Kirk in that first four album run was our cool Christian card check that stayed respected.

[@marissawilson4644]

Can you interview CoCo Jones too? She is super talented and hilarious.

[@loveherstuff]

Great Interview! I remember seeing them on the Hope tour in college, they were so candid (all of them) and it was so helpful to us as college kids who were smack-dab in the middle of dealing with so much.

[@monicaw.3384]

@kevonstage please look at the camera when reading the ads. All we see is the top of your head.

[@traseebradley5415]

Wooooow! Just in the room.... live in the tension... feel a way about competing ministries.... Kirk is up here dropping all the gems and I'm 100% here to receive it. Two men of God literally living in their God ordained purpose right before our eyes. Go ahead and be great and let Christ use you. For real!

[@ladypace717]

Gonna have to watch this one twice. Too many jewels. Too much wisdom. Too good.

[@nikkinic27]

This was a fantastic interview. I grew up listening to Kirk Franklin's music and still listen to it to this day. I'm actually going to see him on tour in June 2022 I can't wait but anywho I loved Kirk Franklin's transparency and honesty. he is very relatable. I'm going to watch this again because there were so many gems in this interview one listen is not enough!

[@Good2GrowYT]

He’s gonna be in Bham w/ Maverick City Music in Jun. I’m thinking of getting my nephew a couple tickets.

[@WilliamLaVant]

Not the Tongue Kissin’!! 😩🤣🤣 #iCantLOL

[@clv1984]

Had a great time watching this. GREAT JOB!!!

[@Tyra_sJourney]

Maannn kev did something with this one. This was informative, inspirational, spiritual and entertaining👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@latreshaprice7795]

The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin is my favorite album as well 🙌🏿

[@sherondaness7505]

I did not expect to laugh this hard! Never follow Kirk's story closely, so loved hearing this and learning more. However, Stomp was what made me want to join a choir. And I can't sing a lick!! 😆😆😆 Buy the dance steps I made for us were LIT.

[@brenale_heartsJesus]

mmmm I'm starting to sniff a little bit of Maverick City coming up soon 👀

[@angelahamptpn4823]

Every single interview I have seen is amazing. Great job Kev and Kirk.

[@missnene8339]

Look, let me tell you, ya'll better get that FIRST DFW Mass Choir because that goes in! It is def one of my epic albums here in DT! I love listening to Kirk, because since day one, he just says what he feels and it is real.

[@veewee3706]

“Enamored by the Gift”…that’s your next song or book title Kirk!🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾 This is an amazing interview Kev! 🔥👏🏾🔥👏🏾

[@shanicollins3686]

This was so awesome!!!! I loved so much of this interview. When he said the lower you stay the fall is nothing but a stumble AAAYYAAHHHHH!!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@4knewt505]

Ironically my daughter and I talked about Kirk last night, out of nowhere, picturing what would happen when he got to heaven and God receives him. And we had a good time saying, "My boi, Kirk Franklin!" even picturing God giving him love with dap or hugging him into the kingdom for what he has done with his gift. Just for "Hoseanna" alone I can picture a great reception. Listening only a couple minutes in, I can understand my son's call to music ministry and pray for him.

[@nakitadawkins2731]

Hosanna by itself gets him in and he still got plenty more.

[@bigbabygodsaucellc]

You’d be surprised how many people we think are gonna make it to heaven but aren’t gonna make it in, the Bible states that those that are a friend of the world is an enemy of God, many pastors, gospel artist and others who we deem as “godly” are headed straight to hell

[@bigbabygodsaucellc]

@@nakitadawkins2731 a song is not gonna get you in heaven, and your sins surely won’t,

[@nakitadawkins2731]

I was being facetious…relax guys it was a joke.

[@nakitadawkins2731]

For the record, I have a not a heaven nor hell to put anybody in. I’m just shining my light so that others might see HIS glory. Lastly, we’re y’all being serious?

[@toriAllisonP]

We don’t care bout yo spiritual life. Yo sex life. Just come play this piyanah! 🎹☠️🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AbundantlyMarquesha]

Wow! Kirk’s realness. It really felt like I was just listening to a friend. He blew my mind when he talked about his one word when he thought of a particular album. I feel like music was created for me to enjoy so I really appreciate the pain and the passion that goes into creating. I also loved when he said, “creative people don’t do normal well. They are so comfortable being in another space that doesn’t exist yet.”

[@sidnisera]

"See the lower you stay, the fall is nothing but a stumble" SHEESH🥴😩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@wisdomspeakstruth333]

This interview was executed perfectly and the dialogue was impactful. Although Kirk touched on a few of his struggles, I commend you for not asking him about them and just letting him flow. Awesome, Awesome Awesome.

[@ladyindaroom]

Kevin, I prophesied to you a long time ago what God told me to say to you. These doors opening for you are no surprise to me. I don’t lie on God. To God be the glory for what He’s done for You! When we obey God’s, and press on He will always fulfill His Word, His way. In Jesus mighty name. 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 I am in my car waiting on my son whose name is also Kevin, and I heard the radio announcer on Sirius radio say the debut show is coming on Monday. IIIIIIIIIIIII knows He’s alright🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@avaholloway32]

1st I can listen to Kirk all day...So glad the volume is great for my dude bc I would've been heated if I had to strain to hear 2nd Just come play this Pie-Ana aka Piano 😂 #ComingToTheStage #KevOnStage outstanding interview but I'm greedy can I get a part 2 lol 🎬 @Kirk Franklin is always dropping gems 🎹🎼💜

[@Mrsjessw320]

I loveeeeeeee every Kirk interview. Okayyy Kev! We see you ☺️🥺👏👏

[@soblsd224]

58:00 I LEGIT LOVE LOVE LOVE Tony Love Evans.there is an anointing on him that draws. I’m from baltimore and so is he. So because I love his ministry and has grown listening to him and I love Priscilla I legit have “adopted “ them as my uncle and cousins. I legit Love the Last Evans family 1:00:33 This is crazy I consider Charles Stanley my God Father

[@TrinetteBrooks]

The bessssst interview...hands down. So many gems. BUT, that minute 55. Wow. Thank you for sharing that!!! Perfect explanation for a creative.

[@rolandholmes5540]

54:57: "Creative people have a hard time living in the created space because most of their time is living in a space that's not yet created... they're more comfortable 'there' than they are 'here'..." (Bishop K. Ulmer)

[@joannaford678]

The lower you stay, the fall is nothing but a stumble! PREACH!

[@teliclikeitis]

I always said it's better to stay low because when or if you fall it's going to be hard and harder. Hurt like a mother.

[@ShamirYukno]

I absolutely loved this interview! Watched it on Patreon and watching it again. It's that good! Good job KOSS team!!!

[@cshell75]

This was such an empowering interview!!!! A true masterclass’

[@alwayzlearning4355]

Great Interview!!! He’s the greatest of all time .

[@jdz8364]

Best Kirk interview ever. I feel like he gave sooooo much game for free..