In this powerful and entertaining episode, I'm chopping it up with the wise, hilarious, and insightful Stephen Chandler—pastor of Union Church and author of "Relationship Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Direction to Finding Your Spouse." Stephen keeps it real as we dive into dating, relationships, and marriage, sharing gems that will make you laugh, think deeply, and possibly challenge how you've been moving in relationships.

Here's what we're diving into:

• What's really the point of dating? (Hint: It's deeper than you think!)
• Chemistry, compatibility, and emotional boundaries—how do we navigate all that?
• How to spot those red and green flags and why you can't afford to ignore them
• Why "test driving" relationships can set you up for trouble
• Why shared values aren't optional (and the cost of overlooking them)

Stephen's authentic mix of humor and wisdom makes this a must-watch episode—whether you're single, dating, or thinking about marriage. If you're ready for some real talk about relationships, this is for you.

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In this thought-provoking episode of The Deep End Podcast, Lecrae sits down with and Marty Solomon, host of the BEMA Podcast, to explore faith through an Eastern lens. If you’ve wrestled with deconstruction, struggled with tough theological questions, or wondered how cultural perspectives shape biblical interpretation, this conversation is for you.

Marty shares his journey from a traditional evangelical upbringing to a faith transformation shaped by historical and Jewish contexts. They dive deep into Genesis, the meaning of deconstruction, and how Western Christianity often misses the depth of scripture’s original intent.

💡 Topics covered:

✅ What does deconstruction really mean?

✅ The Western vs. Eastern approach to scripture

✅ How understanding ancient Jewish thought changes everything

✅ The story of Noah, and how we’ve misunderstood it

✅ Heaven, Hell, Salvation, Satan, and why Easterner’s look at them differently than us

✅ The tension between Kingdom and Empire in today’s world

Whether you're questioning your faith, rebuilding it, or seeking a deeper biblical understanding, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

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In this powerful episode of The Deep End Podcast, Lecrae interviews Ide, a former devout Buddhist raised in a traditional Thai household who struggled deeply with supernatural experiences, depression, and OCD. After years of spiritual confusion, fear, and searching for answers through meditation and rituals, he unexpectedly encountered Jesus.

✅ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The truth about spiritual practices in Buddhism.
• What happens when you pray to spirits
• What makes Jesus uniquely different than Buddha

Whether you're spiritually curious, skeptical, or seeking freedom, Ide's story will leave you with hope and a deeper understanding of spiritual reality.

Join Lecrae on this powerful exploration into the unseen realm and discover the real power behind true freedom.

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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Meet Ruben Palomares, a former LAPD officer who played on both sides of the law, whose life took an unimaginable turn. From growing up in the gang-ridden streets of L.A., surviving childhood abuse, and navigating the dangers of law enforcement in the '90s, Ruben's journey is one of power, corruption, and ultimate redemption.

🔹 Growing up in the heart of gang violence

🔹 Becoming an LAPD officer and joining the Rampart CRASH unit

🔹 The dark descent into crime, drug operations, and police corruption

🔹 His shocking arrest in a DEA sting operation

🔹 How he found hope, transformation, and a new purpose in Jesus

Let’s go to the Deep End

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We’re sittin’ down with Jinger Duggar Vuolo—yeah, that Jinger from ‘19 Kids and Counting.’ But trust me, her story goes way deeper than anything you saw on TV. She gets real about growing up in a fear-based system under Bill Gothard, the pressure of perfection, and what it’s like to break free while under a cult-like religious system. Let’s go to the Deep End!

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We’re talking to Katherine Wolf, a former model whose life changed overnight when she had a massive stroke at 26. Doctors said she wouldn’t survive. She did. But the real story? It’s what happened next.

Katherine breaks down suffering, faith, healing, and what it really means to trust God when your life falls apart. She calls out the lies we believe about pain, shares how she wrestled with God, and drops some serious truth about joy in the middle of tragedy.

This conversation will challenge you, wreck you, and give you hope all at the same time. If you’re struggling, questioning, or just need some perspective—this one's for you.

Let’s go to the Deep End 🤿

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I sat down with Carl Lentz in an unfiltered conversation about his rise, his “fall” and what comes next.

No pre-packaged answers, no PR spin—just a man who’s been through the fire and lived to tell the story.

We talk about:

🔥 The pressure of leading Hillsong NYC and how it all unraveled

🔥 What real repentance and accountability look like after public failure

🔥 The dark side of church culture, leadership, and ‘celebrity pastors’

A lot of people have opinions about Carl, but few have actually heard him speak for himself. This is that chance.

Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let’s talk about it!

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In this raw and powerful conversation, Tasha Cobbs Leonard sits down with Lecrae to talk about the struggles behind her success—her battle with depression, anxiety, rejection, and body image, and how faith helped her overcome. She opens up about the backlash from the church over her collaboration with Nicki Minaj, the weight of expectations, and finding balance between faith and mental health.

We also cover:

🔥 How did “Break Every Chain” change her life?

🔥 What does the church get wrong about obesity & self-worth?

🔥 How did she navigate rejection while leading worship?

This is Tasha Cobbs Leonard like you’ve never heard her before — unfiltered and honest.

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🚨 This Story Will Change How You See God & Suffering 🚨

I sat down with Colton Moore, a young man who has been battling a rare disease, Ewing Sarcoma, since he was just 9 years old. His story is one of unimaginable pain, faith, and resilience—from losing his leg to cancer, waking up from a coma on his 10th Birthday, and now facing an incurable diagnosis. This is not just a story about cancer; this is a story about faith in the fire, purpose through suffering, and trusting God even when the answers don’t come.

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I sat down with Yamisel Briscoe to hear her story, and I was NOT ready for what she shared. She grew up surrounded by witchcraft, the occult, and things most of us don’t even think about. But the craziest part? She didn’t even realize what she was caught in… until it was too late. 

This is one of the wildest testimonies I’ve ever heard, and I had to share it with y’all.

If you’ve ever wondered about spiritual warfare, the reality of the supernatural, or how God can redeem ANY story, this episode is for you. Don’t miss this one.

Let’s go to the Deep End.

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