Name: Lecrae and Jonathan McReynolds Get Real About Christian "Fame"
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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.

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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.

Bryce Crawford went from battling crippling depression and planning to end his life… to becoming one of Gen Z’s boldest voices for Jesus. At just 21, he’s already sharing the gospel at Burning Man, on the streets, and online with millions of viewers.

In this powerful conversation with Lecrae, Bryce opens up about:

His near-suicide moment on Christmas Day and the unexpected encounter that changed everything
How Jesus freed him from anxiety and depression
The heart behind his street evangelism and why he talks to people others avoid
Gen Z’s hunger for spirituality—and the dangers of treating Christianity as just a “vibe”
Mental health, therapy, and the balance between supernatural healing and practical wisdom
Navigating digital influence, criticism, and leading with integrity at a young age

This episode is raw, encouraging, and a reminder that God can use anyone—at any age—to shake up the world.

📖 Watch, share, and let Bryce’s story challenge you to live unashamed of the gospel.

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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The New Face of Evangelism Isn’t Who You Expect

Beth Moore sits down with Lecrae on The Deep End Podcast for a raw and powerful conversation about faith, suffering, courage, and the cost of conviction. From her early years teaching Bible studies to leaving the Southern Baptist Convention, Beth opens up about abuse, submission, women in ministry, and why she could no longer stay silent about politics and power in the church.

In this episode, Beth shares how she stayed anchored in Jesus through controversy, how her marriage survived trauma and trials, and how she’s finding new belonging in the Anglican church. This is a conversation about faithfulness in the wilderness, the danger of marrying church and empire, and the unshakable hope we have in Christ.

🔑 Topics we cover:

Beth Moore’s journey from Bible teacher to outspoken leader
Leaving the SBC and the backlash that followed
Abuse, power, and submission in the church
Marriage, trauma, and growing old together
Why the church’s alliance with politics is dangerous
What it means to belong when your community turns away

If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, tradition, or feeling unwanted by the church—you’re not alone. Beth Moore’s story is a reminder that following Jesus sometimes means standing against the tide.

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 When “Biblical” Submission Becomes Abuse | Beth Moore Has Unfiltered Convo w/ Lecrae

Erwin McManus has been called a heretic, a cultural architect, and one of the most misunderstood pastors in America. In this raw and unfiltered conversation with Lecrae, Erwin shares his story—from immigrating from El Salvador and growing up in a broken home, to searching through philosophy and world religions, to finally encountering Jesus in a way that changed everything.

They dive into the tension of being an outsider in the church, why Erwin believes Christianity must reclaim its creativity and imagination, and how his “Seven Frequencies” framework reveals the way people truly communicate. Erwin also opens up about death threats that pushed him out of publishing for years, the immigrant realities shaping his perspective on politics, and why today’s heresy often becomes tomorrow’s orthodoxy.

This episode is about nuance, faith, culture, and what it means to pioneer a new way of following Jesus in a world of conformity.

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The Pastor Christianity Wasn’t Ready For - Erwin Raphael McManus

Ross Johnston’s story is anything but ordinary. Conceived through artificial insemination and raised by two moms, Ross grew up far from church and never expected to follow Jesus. But at 15, one simple invitation changed everything.

In this conversation with Lecrae, Ross opens up about navigating faith, identity, and family tension—while still loving and honoring his mom. They discuss the cultural shift in the LGBTQ community, the biblical call to truth and love, and what it means to find your identity in Christ alone.

From street preaching in Hollywood to leading revivals nationwide, Ross shares powerful testimonies of transformation and freedom, and why he believes the presence of God—not just arguments—changes lives.

If you’ve wrestled with how to love people well without compromising your convictions, this conversation is a must-watch.

📍 Topics include:

– Growing up with two moms &amp; coming to faith

– The shift in LGBTQ activism over the years

– Balancing truth and love in hard conversations

– Why the presence of God matters more than persuasion

– Testimonies from the streets and revival events

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Let’s go to the Deep End!

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0:00 - Coming Up
1:18 - Today’s Guest, Ross Johnston: His Story
12:29 - Finding Out What It Means To Be A Son
16:44 - Cultural Shift, Responding In Truth And Love
25:04 - Navigating Complex Relationships 
29:34 - Pride Month: What Is It? How To Respond
37:22 - Same Sex Attraction: Living With It Vs.Transformed
44:44 - Labels And Assumptions, Frustrating Christians
49:13 - Empathy: Sitting In The Tension
53:15 - Taste And See
56:42 - Churches Engaging With Culture 
100:09 - Rough Places, Wild Experiences
1:03:14 - Wrapping Up

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He Was Raised by Two Lesbian Moms: Ross Johnston Talks Pride, LGBTQ+, and Finding Jesus

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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.