Name: Lecrae and Jonathan McReynolds Get Real About Christian "Fame"
Uploaded: 2025-04-16T20:12:43.000Z

Grammy-winning artist and author Jonathan McReynolds joins Lecrae for one of the most vulnerable and eye-opening conversations yet. From sold-out tours and public accolades to private burnout and breakdowns, Jonathan opens up about what it really costs to “climb the mountain” of success—and why coming down might be the most spiritual move of all.

In this episode, we discuss:

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<li>Why fame is more isolating than it looks</li>
<li>The hidden dangers of chasing greatness instead of goodness</li>
<li>How celebrity culture dehumanizes artists</li>
<li>The pain of not having a spiritual father figure—and becoming one anyway</li>
<li>Dating while in the spotlight and guarding your heart from perception-drunk relationships</li>
<li>Why humility—not just theology—is what saves us from ourselves</li>
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This is a must-watch for anyone wrestling with purpose, platform, or pressure.

📕 Jonathan’s new book: Before You Climb Any Higher: Valley Wisdom for Mountain Dreams (<a href="https://a.co/d/fmYUKjk">https://a.co/d/fmYUKjk</a>)

🔔 Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations on faith, culture, and healing.

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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Lecrae and Jonathan McReynolds Get Real About Christian "Fame"

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

Hollywood powerhouses Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good-Majors sit down with Lecrae for their first in-depth interview together, opening up about love, faith, career, and resilience in the face of public scrutiny.

From navigating highly publicized challenges, a public divorce, and the pressures of fame to building a life together rooted in trust, therapy, and spiritual growth, they share how their relationship became a story of grace, healing, and courage.

They address rumors, misconceptions, and the reality of standing together when the world tries to tear you apart. Jonathan reveals the personal cost of cancel culture, Meagan reflects on rebuilding her prayer life after heartbreak, and together they talk about launching Honor Culture, their new wellness and lifestyle brand designed to bring community, healing, and holistic health.

Whether you know them from blockbuster films, TV, or headlines, this raw, transparent conversation will change how you see them, and maybe how you see your own story.

📌 Topics we cover:

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<li>How they met and built trust after personal storms</li>
<li>The truth about “trauma bonding” and divorce</li>
<li>Surviving public opinion, cancel culture, and Hollywood politics</li>
<li>Rebuilding faith and prayer after heartbreak</li>
<li>Why they started Honor Culture and their vision for it</li>
<li>How love, friendship, and purpose keep them moving forward</li>
</ul>

<h1>JonathanMajors #MeaganGood #Lecrae #HonorCulture #TheDeepEndPodcast #Faith #Hollywood #CancelCulture #LoveStory #Wellness #Inspiration</h1>

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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Jonathan Majors & Meagan Good-Majors Break Their Silence on Cancellation, Relationship, & Faith

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

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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.