The Uncomfortable Thing About Uncomfortable Conversations I Emmanuel Acho and Lecrae

If there is one thing Emmanuel Acho is good at, it’s getting people uncomfortable, people like Lil Wayne, Matthew McConaughey, and Roger Goodell.
BUT today Acho gets uncomfortable himself…. And we talk about it ALL.
Join us as we go to the Deep End!
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Chapter Markers
00:00 Introducing Emmanuel Acho
02:45 How Lecrae Knows Acho
03:30 Lecrae's Music Impacted Emmanuel's Life
05:40 Pros And Cons of Having a Therapist as a Dad
07:15 Emmanuel Acho... SINGLE?
08:30 How Emmanuel Handles Fame
10:15 The Constant Pursuit of "The Next"
11:50 Being a Prisoner of Your Own Success
13:54 Emmanuel's Journey
14:24 Emmanuel's Podcast - Uncomfortable Conversations
15:25 Join The B-Side App
18:20 The Tension of Personal Success And Impact
19:50 Pro Athletes Outreach
21:30 The Negative Impact of Social Media
22:20 The Purpose is Reconciliation
23:30 Navigating Race Conversations
28:56 Every Person Deserves Dignity
30:30 Responding to Criticism
31:29 Acho Met Oprah!
32:12 Cancel Culture
33:50 Criticism is The Cost of Praise
34:16 Seeing Humanity in People
37:07 How Emmanuel Responds to Negative Comments
41:30 Not Listening to The Side-liners
45:12 Creating a Safe Space For Uncomfortable Conversations
49:36 Integrated Relationships
50:44 Emmanuel's Lowest Point
54:23 Obedience is More Important Than Talent
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[@LecraeOfficial]

Why do you think people struggle talking about mental health openly?

[@jeremy9148]

I'd say it could be to do with not wanting to be a burden to family or friends, also just internalizing and keeping it in afraid to be seen as weak by their peers

[@thatomofolo452]

Praise YAH 👐

[@GetUpGetFitGurl]

Because being vulnerable can be hard and is often viewed as a weakness, but it’s actually a super power.

[@owenatkinson1275]

Fear of rejection

[@kbran818]

It could be rooted in pride. We don’t share because of fear (also rooted in pride). Or we are known as the one who has always been looked at as the one who is strong and has to have it “all together.” Our outward appearance is more important than being vulnerable and honest. OR it could be a safety issue. If we don’t feel safe with the people around us, we won’t talk about it.

[@JordanBeaulac]

Something the Lord spoke that I hope is helpful, "Failure is not final when God has the final say" 🦁❤️👑

[@cuthbertngwira1365]

1 Samuel 15.22 Obedience is greater than sacrifice Appreciate you both

[@niaalynch]

Lecrae is such a great communicator and interviewer! Very well done conversation.

[@carmenmariaortizjerseygirl70]

I stopped trying to reach out to others and family cause they're answers are always. You'll be fine. Or i have problems of my own i don't have time to listen to yours. God/ music/ and my poetry get me through my rough times and my good times. Thank you both for this message. God bless

[@tyheviadavis2807]

God bless you baby and I am grateful you have found something to help you through this

[@drivenrc]

Obedience is more important than talent. 🤯

[@sirsly8674]

That smile is brighter than my future

[@RichardLScott]

My time is so limited that I'm perpetually about a week behind on most of my subscribed podcasts and basically never listen to anything more than once. Yet, I have listened to this episode twice already because it has been that impactful on my life. So much wisdom coming from such young brothers. What a blessing. Some many gems. God bless you both. Thanks,

[@LornaNjosh-cc8ns]

"There is nowhere else that a novice can question an accomplished person on any field except on the internet". That made so much sense!.

[@pauladeleye1393]

Thank you @Lecrae and Emmanuel Acho for this wisdom of not paying attention to everybody's comments. We must protect our mind

[@BarsAndBeatsEntertainment]

"I just do this *puts phone down*" mood

[@Grace-sr4kv]

two people i truly respect. thank you for this conversation ❤🙏🏾

[@shewr4664]

Could listen you you guys all day.. no cussing from former athletes? Mhhhh now that my forte!

[@user-es8ry6eg3j]

Because of stigma and ignorance. Knowledge is a power.

[@careybryant7]

So much wisdom and truth in this conversation. 🙌

[@JordanBeaulac]

Appreciate you both putting the Lord first! 🦁❤️👑 The best is the way you established his value without fame or books or anything. Everyone needs this kind of respect, love, and support! Numbers 6:24-26 - The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace

[@THE-WAY_THE-TRUTH_THE-LIFE.]

I don't know about the other man, but I do know that Lecrae doesn't put The Lord first. He's either lukewarm or a wolf in sheep's clothing. Plus "mental illness" is actually demonic oppression/possession.

[@JohnyboyWag]

The editing of the Intro is crazzyyy. Well done!

[@cheryldian]

Always here for these conversations ❤

[@marciasmithanderson4325]

Two of my favorite humans ever! God bless y’all, and He has blessed me through y’all!

[@shapingtheculturepodcast4999]

Great conversation! Fan of you both!

[@icberg2glac]

Great conversation. Enjoying each the podcast you share on KZbin. Been listening to your music since after the music stops.

[@kingcheflos602]

Amazing!!! Conversation!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯🔥🔥

[@joejames1914]

Great interview!! Shout out to my Pastor, Dr. Sonny Acho. Genuinely great man of God

[@zdp85magic]

Great conversation.

[@Grace-sr4kv]

this was a powerful conversation

[@thatomofolo452]

Praise YAH 👐

[@hehoamos2201]

This is wholesome.

[@Vanurse09]

@Lacrae Great conversation 👌🏾

[@JordanBeaulac]

Isaiah 61 The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.[a] 2 He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,[b] and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. 3 To all who mourn in Israel,[c] he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.

[@TheKramer841]

Didnt know who he was. I saw one of his vids. It was epic i will always appreciate the contents❤

[@nanaGizzy]

Obedience is more important than talent #word ❤

[@BornagainKim]

OBEDIENCE ❤ 🙌🏾

[@user-qb3do3xi6u]

Ay i love jesus and I love your music i think you should do a colab with NF

[@1KaiGary]

Indeed!

[@DAANBRO]

Ooo... 'coward culture,' that needs to catch on. Self-idolatry (the pride of life) is the fuel for 'cancel culture.' Great insight 'obedience precedes favor.' Prayers for Emmanuel and Lecrae, thank you both for your encouragement.

[@shewr4664]

Just ask Lamar,,, ‘most pple only see your value when you are winning’

[@bathos22]

It's unrealistic to harm people in public and expect correction in private. There's real life consequences here. So the notion that people who are harmed do not deserve to hear the correction is harmful thinking. The harm has got to be neutralized.

[@sethgordon99]

People that tear you down for your platform are just upset of the fact that you got to where they believe they will never be so they justify their judgement based off of how they live. I own a Christian clothing brand. I can’t tell you how many people have issues with it.

[@JordanBeaulac]

Zephaniah 3 17 The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing

[@reddrayne47]

Congratulations Lecrae on two more wood and metal wins 😂🎉👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾‼️ good jod lol who’s got the wood 🤣🤣🤣👉🏾🎉🙋🏾‍♂️🎉

[@Maria-qn6fe]

““ ‘ “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” ’” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭6‬:‭24‬-‭26‬ ‭ Praying for the good good people like you. I will support,, going to you all websites. You are bringing light into this darkness,, good for you,, good for all that are watching

[@m.franson5342]

Make a merch shirt that just says “with all intents and purposes.”

[@bradonmartis3103]

Hey @LecraeOfficial I was just at rock the universe and my group was standing front row way to the right and we were going crazy to every song. I love you and your music bro, keep up the good work. Hope to see you at RTU for 2025!!!

[@treyjenkins7334]

If you're a christian it's still has a bad stigma you're told to pray pray harder or I'll pray for you. Therapy isn't going on but therapy is biblical counseling helping each other with our burdens

[@zakiasimpson8928]

Tobe Nwigwe isn’t aggressive, more assertive. Consider Toni Morrison retorts, Richard Williams correction of the reporter, MLK and others assertiveness. There is a way to be assertive and not passive or aggressive. It is possible. However stuff happens when your put on the spot

[@exlee775]

Y’all gon wait for 12 hours or what? 😂

[@Dwellevator]

7:19 🤣

[@Skateacar]

In Jesus Name Amen 🙏

[@chelseafailla9887]

Giraffes on ice skates at best 😂

[@timaiyarobertson6538]

OK TEACHER

[@reginaldlee8314]

☑️

[@weneedjusticenow]

Please SPEAK so boys and men in the world suffering

[@talishak100]

Van Lathan said all that needs to be said about that guy.

[@rojad]

Cześć

[@ChrisBurnette68]

Love Crae and respect Acho, but don’t really agree with the sentiment at 40 minutes in. I think we can learn from anybody! Consider the source but when it comes to critique and feedback, eat the meat and spit out the bone! Just my thoughts

[@shakanaborders2944]

You know yall got to a point about where people approach you a certain way and "hit your line". Honestly though that's biblical and nobody cares about that way of doing things. Jesus said to first go to your brother in private and try to settle it that way. If you've won your brother then that's great, but then Jesus goes further about what to do if your brother doesn't listen. He said bring other witnesses to validate the offense, Jesus further says if they still don't listen tell it to the church and let them be to you as a heathen, pagan, gentile tax collector!!! Jesus might have sat and ate with those types of people but he did it to minister to them. He was a man on a mission. He didn't engage in their lifestyles in order to relate to them. And what i commend about you both is that you are saying "I'm approachable, come talk to me cause I'll clarify, and I'm good with agreeing to disagree." Everybody doesn't appreciate that and they Demonize that although you respond righteously and biblically.

[@thegirlsclub24]

Funny hearing Acho say he's human when he couldn't see Angel Reese's humanity. Nobody started hating on Acho when he blew up, he got called out for as Van put it "being an emotional butler for white people". Acho appointed himself as the Black representative in white spaces and allowed them to center themselves in a year of "racial reckoning". Then he has the nerve to say he has the privilege of being said Black representative because he's Nigerian and doesn't have the same generational trauma as Black America. Through it all he's refused to be accountable for the real world damage his lil show 🙄 can have on black people. On top of that he's a shallow opportunist, he needs to be challenged publicly because that's where the offense took place. Seems like Mr Uncomfortable conversations really can't handle them

[@DesignsbyBlanc]

Sociolinguistics is a thing

[@AnomalousCat]

Lecrae thinks god makes people gay and they don’t choose to be gay

[@pitpride1220]

Here's the issue. How you get there doesn't negate your takes being incorrect. For the people that attack your success, that's a fair answer. For those that are telling you that your frame and approach is incorrect... it's different. One doesn't have to stay up all night writing a manuscript for Oprah to be able to see incorrect behavior with white people. Students of history have the ability to notice what is ineffective and what has worked historically. No, I can't tell you that your success is wrong. I wouldn't. I can't tell you how to get where you are. However,I can tell you that your conversations with white people are not productive towards your stated goal. If white people are cheering you and supporting you as a black man having uncomfortable race conversations. You are doing it wrong. Bottom line. That is not the desired result of uncomfortable conversations. Freedom and equality do not come peacefully or charitably. There is no historical precedent outlining that. This is why many black people think that you are a grifter. You may not be. But you cannot make a career out of liberation. It isn't a career.

[@personreanimation]

Acho hates me and my family for the color of our skin

[@raymondpruden5751]

Acho is not for us he is the new Stephen A we need to cancel them both

[@RCGWho]

It was not an attempt to take you down a notch I suspect. It became definitely unsupportable when you had guests spinning for abortion when Chelsea Smith was on the show. (Acho's show)

[@lavernsmith6765]

This man cannot speak on African-American issues His mind is colonized from his upbringing.

[@ZachscottG]

Can't stand this dudes sports opinions 😂