Name: Inside The Spiritual Mind of Will Smith
Uploaded: 2025-04-01T17:21:01.000Z

Dive deep with me on this special episode of The Deep End as I sit down with the iconic Will Smith. 

We go beyond his Hollywood success to explore the spiritual battles and personal growth he&#39;s experienced recently. 

Will gets real about his 20-year break from music, his new album, his journey toward authenticity, and how faith guided him through some pretty dark moments… 

This is one of my favorites. 

Also, Let me know who else you’d wanna see on the Deep End! 👀

Let’s go. 🤿

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Inside The Spiritual Mind of Will Smith

This is the B-Side of culture, conversation, & chaos.

What happens when gospel royalty gets real about faith, insecurity, purpose, and pain? In this episode of The Deep End, I sit down with the one and only Kierra Sheard-Kelly.

Kiki opens up in a way I’ve never seen before—about the weight of legacy, the wounds of relationships, body image, her deep love for Jesus, and the moment cops showed up at the GRAMMYs. Yeah… it gets real.

We talk about:
🌧️ Spiritual battles, transformation, and the meaning behind her new song “Rain”
💔 Navigating heartbreak, insecurity, and finding healing in God’s presence
🎤 Stepping into her calling as a singer, actress, author, and now a mom
🙏🏾 The raw moments of faith after miscarriage and what it means to carry the promises of God
🔥 The Glorilla gospel song controversy and why she refuses to compromise her witness
👑 Growing up in the shadow of gospel legends—and choosing to rise anyway

This one’s vulnerable, hilarious, and full of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever wrestled with purpose, pressure, or pain—you’re gonna feel seen.

Let’s go to The Deep End.

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Kierra Sheard Reveals Talks Weight Struggles. Body Image, and Relationships with Lecrae

Naomi Raine joins Lecrae for one of the most raw, hilarious, and heartfelt conversations we’ve ever had. Naomi opens up about her journey of faith, pain, success, and self-awareness with unmatched vulnerability.

They talk:

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<li>🎤 Growing up a church kid in NYC</li>
<li>🔥 Getting pregnant and feeling judged by the church</li>
<li>🎶 The rise and tension of Maverick City</li>
<li>💰 Why Christian artists should get paid</li>
<li>🤝 Collaborating with secular artists (Glorilla, Jelly Roll, etc.)</li>
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This is Naomi like you’ve never seen her real, funny, wise, and unafraid to go deep. Whether you’re wrestling with your own past or wondering how faith fits into fame, this one’s for you.

👇 Drop a comment with your favorite moment or quote.
Let’s go to the Deep End!

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Naomi Raine Reveals the Truth About the “Old” Maverick City, Glorilla Collab, and the Gospel Industry

Madison Ryann Ward sits down with Lecrae for one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations yet on The Deep End. From going viral in college to signing with Rick Rubin, Madison opens up about the unexpected journey that took her from the top of the music industry to caring for the elderly and rediscovering her faith in the quiet.

She talks about battling anxiety, walking away from her deal, healing through solitude, and how God rebuilt her identity from the ground up. Plus, she sings a stunning unreleased track that you don’t want to miss.

🎧 Topics Covered:

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<li>The unexpected moment that made her go viral 🎤🏐</li>
<li>How she ended up in the same room as Rick Rubin 📝</li>
<li>The deal that almost changed everything… and why she walked away 💔</li>
<li>What really happened when she disappeared from music</li>
<li>What no one tells you about faith in the music industry</li>
<li>Her surprising answer to “Are you a Christian artist?”</li>
<li>A live vocal moment that left Lecrae speechless 🎶🔥</li>
<li>What God is teaching her right now ✝️</li>
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👇 Watch to the end for one of the most authentic, Spirit-filled moments ever recorded on this show.

<h1>madisonryanward #lecrae #thedeepend #gospelmusic #deconstruction #reconstruction #christianpodcast</h1>

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Why Madison Ryann Ward Left the INDUSTRY But Found Her Soul

Jackie Hill Perry returns to The Deep End for one of our most raw and necessary conversations yet. From decoding her lyrical theology on Lecrae’s “Tell No Lie” to breaking down the current obsession with spiritual warfare, prophecy, and deliverance—Jackie gets honest about social media, slander, biblical discernment, and her time away from the public eye.

We dive deep into:
🧠 Why many Christians are more fascinated with Satan than with Christ
🎯 The difference between biblical deliverance and the removal of temptation
🔥 The pressure of being misunderstood online—and why Jackie stayed silent
📖 How bad theology around law, fear, and spiritual gifts is shaping a new kind of legalism
💔 Wrestling with vulnerability, friendship, and the weight of platform
🎤 Why she’s making music again—and why sound and beauty still matter

Whether you’ve followed Jackie for years or just discovered her, this episode is a powerful reminder that clarity, rest, and Jesus-centered theology still cut through the noise.

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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 Jackie Hill Perry Gives a Strong WARNING To Lecrae (this is important...)

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By being honest with the challenges he’s faced, Lecrae is going to dive into the hard things no one else will face and talk about what life looks like when you go off the deep end. This show is not for perfect people or people who’ve never made mistakes. This show is for the rest of us who are just trying to pick up the pieces and find a way forward with vulnerability and honesty.