Kirk Franklin is joined by Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey for a conversation about his colorful life and his new book Greenlights. Learn about Matthew's unique but loving upbringing, why his one goal has always been to be a dad, and life in Hollywood as a man of faith. 



Kirk and Matthew also discuss the issue of inequality, why Matthew likes to go on adventures some might consider dangerous, and why he believes gratitude reciprocates.
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Matthew McConaughey

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…

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From Dean of Black Twitter, Michael Harriot, comes a Black history podcast like you've never heard before. Using a recipe that includes detailed research, barbershop humor and a little seasoned salt, a parade of cookout-certified celebrity guests helps Michael Harriot serve up a compelling, hilarious and more accurate version of Black history that was conveniently whitewashed from your social studies book.
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From Shared Moments to Unheard Stories: Draptomaniax Rediscovers History's Hidden Gems

Kirk Franklin is joined by EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum singer-songwriter John Legend for the season finale of Good Words With Kirk Franklin.



John talks about the legacy of activism in the Black church, how Kanye helped him get a record deal, spreading a message of love instead of hate, the significance of urban radio, the dominance of TikTok and pressure to go viral, navigating a public marriage as a child of divorce, and much more.



Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.



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John Legend

Kirk Franklin is joined LIVE at The Paley Center for New Media in NYC by media personality and entrepreneur Angela Yee.

 

Angela talks about her long run on The Breakfast Club morning show, her viral podcast Lip Service, why conversations about sex are important, financial literacy, being taken seriously in business and the entertainment industry, and why ‘feminist’ is not a dirty word. 

 

Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.

 

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Angela Yee

Kirk Franklin is joined by actress and award winning director-producer Kim Fields for a vulnerable conversation about child stardom, “bold humility”,  and self-worth.



Kim talks about growing up on television, not feeling cool enough for ‘Living Single’, leaving Harlem for Hollywood, starring in the hit Netflix sitcom ‘The Upshaw’s’, directing, and building her own seat at the table.



Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.



Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com



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Kim Fields

Kirk Franklin is joined by influential music artists Tobe Nwigwe & Fat Nwigwe for a conversation about culture, creativity, and purpose.



Tobe & Fat talk about their relationship with God, marriage, working together, parenting on the road, their mint aesthetic, navigating criticism, authenticity, church hurt, their approach to music, prayer and more.



Good Words With Kirk Franklin is produced by RCAI & Somethin Else, and Sony Music Entertainment.



Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com



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Matthew McConaughey

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