This was such a beautiful inspirational interview. Love the transparency that Kirk has. If others cannot see the love of God in him, they need to check themselves in the mirror. Sway, you are an awesome interviewer❤️ May God continue to bless You and Family Kirk🙏🏼❤️
That street preacher was spot on when he Kirk approached him. People gone take up for Kirk bcuz this backwards world have labeled him as this so called over human in other words a celebrity.
I don't understand whyyyy, he needs to put out All his PERSONAL BUSINNES to the public. I just don't get it who cares who his daddy is that's between his mama and him. HE EVEN RECORDED the meeting and didn't keep it private. 🤦♀️
@@brendaperez6766 Exactly ikr. That’s all bcuz he’s an entertainer that’s all PERIOD!!! It’s all about making a scene and to just be in the spotlight like always basically. And people just continue to buy into it SMH! But I’m definitely with u 100%
Agree@kimr.5149. Always loved his transparency. Although not understood by some, transparency may be cathartic for some and has the power to help others who have gone through the same. Those who have followed Kirk /love his music from day one, knows he has often shared his abandonment issues and speaks of it in his music. Some may not understand him sharing this, but those who can are so very happy that he finally found his biological father. Kirk said "I heal as I reveal". May God continue to heal the wounds that he and others may still have.
Praying for you Kirk my sisters Don Denise Daphne Reed you never know what people are going through 😢😢 BUT GOD!!! Jeremiah 29: 11 God is the only one who knows the plan for your life is not accidental you are a choosen One so you could be a TESTIMONY to Others and spread God's WORD!! Family Secrets❤ ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK LORD I know the young lady who started it for you her father is my classmate you are connected to so many people and by telling your story We All Are Healing
I was flying in from LAX to Nashville because my mother was extremely sick(dying). However, there was a man/gentleman who just came and helped me load my luggage in my cousin's car. Didn't have to, but just did. We had masks on, but I knew the voice, the twinkle in the eyes, it was This gentleman here, Kirk Franklin. I never broke his identity. I just said, "I know you, God Bless you, and thank you!" I will never forget. This is a true, kind soul and gentleman. He walks with light. I pray he understands that "beings" are in the world to try and squash his light. I pray God will give him the strength to never let this happen 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤
Awww beautiful!! 🥹🩷🫶🏽 Kirk and my daughter share the same bday we got to meet him at our church in Atl too he’s so chill and like family even from a quick meet & greet and a couple selfies. Kirk is a national treasure to me. It’s always love! 🥰🫶🏽
I just can't wait to see you in the concert in Fort Worth. Four years ago, I found out that my biological father was not the man who raised me and loved me but a man who had passed when I was 22 years old. He knew, and my mom and dad knew. At 54 years old, I'm still walking this life driven to help others in my career, but I'm broken and still standing with all the others. Keep the faith everyone. See you on the 24th, Kirk!
Thank you Kirk Frankly, to shown so much of your humanity the way you show today, is a show of emotions that most men wouldn’t dare show in public. I applaud you for sharing your story it’s a gift and I am grateful. Stay strong and stay the path, cause Gods got you. I love and once again thank you. ❤
You spoke deep truths here(do it/win wounded!)and have encouraged so many people just hearing you speak here. I saw how you held back your tears when D Allen was speaking soke childhood story. *YOU SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE OUTBOF THIS STORY* I have always wondered how you and your son have been...said a prayer for you both back then and I was sooooo happy to see you both in your documentary. Abba Adonai is the Great Gardener who shapens and presses the grapes (us) in His Vineyard. Sending love and prayers to you Mr Franklin ❤🙏
I can empathize with how Kirk felt, not knowing his biological father all these. I am glad he gets a chance to build a relationship with him. I, too, am 53, and just found my dad, 2 brothers, and a sister last year. Unfortunately, my dad died 8 months later without meeting him or me ever knowing if he knew I existed.
I was 25 when my family secret was disclosed to me, my father may not be my father. I will never forget the day, it was transformational to know that the feelings I had always felt of being treated different as a child wasn’t in my head. I thanked everyone for telling me the truth, I know it was no easy for my parents to do. From that day forward I was stronger and walked taller, even though no paternity has been confirmed, I love both my parents and forgive them from being young and making mistakes. I healed myself once I forgave them. Thank you for sharing your story Kirk. I saw the little boy every time you were retraumatized.
What an amazing interview!! Kirk you have so much on you people always looking at what you say how you say it etc and you wear it well!! You are amazing dope and one of a kind, you are a godly man and a man’s man!! Thank you for being an amazing example of what healing looks like!!
Yes I agreed. Kids need to know. I have a sister-cousin to this day does not know who her biological parents are. The family of 5 sisters all has passed and took information to the grave. Keep going, Kirk God Bless you
Kirk Franklin I'm watching this interview. Heard you having Mommy issues, I'll be your Momma😘🤭 🤣 God gives you exactly what you need. Only he knows why but look at where you are, and it's because of all your life lessons. Love and Light🥰🙏🏽
This is how you see how Christian a person is, not how many scriptures you know or how perfect your life is! So much grace and compassion whilst he is the victim... This is still so fresh! Kerrion is his heart! I pray for Kirk Franklins healing.
You took the words right out of my mouth. This is how you lead people to God. I lost my faith due to the toxic effects from Christian people. But this has changed my mind. And touch my soul to the core😢❤
@@Amberxclusive you didn’t lose your faith, you were awakened to the reality that some church folk are not Christians just dressing up looking the part and going through the motions of religious traditions. Not the same as trying to live like Christ. His 33 years was the example for us to follow. So many church folk are caught up in needing to be seen and needing to be accepted by the small group of folk who run some churches that they forget all about praising and worshipping God, service which begins outside of church doors, and loving on and praying for all of humanity. I don’t know you but I can pray for your restoration back to God through developing a relationship with Jesus Christ. Girl, you are not alone. If it’s for you to fellowship with some particular church Jesus will lead you to it and if that’s not His plan for you then study your Bible, love on your self try to forgive the church folk who hurt you. ❤️🫶🏾🙏🕊️
I’m not adopted or anything but I cried for the little boy in Kirk Franklin. I knew family and friends who have gone through this and it breaks my heart. Children don’t have the language to express how they feel about these things
Thank you SWAY for always being a safe space for people to talk, for being a champion for folks, for being a constant professional. Been a part of our lives since mtv trl days and you continue to be great! Thank you for walking in your purpose which has connected so many of us in ways we could not have imagined. May God continue to bless you and your amazing team 💐💐💐
Kirk: Everything is so fresh. Sway: That’s why I want to be gentle with you. What a healing exchange between 2 black men - phew🥹🥹🥹🥹 Brother Kirk, thank you for telling your story so vulnerably and so powerfully. Brother Sway, thank you for such an authentic display of care and empathy for another black man.
This is Powerful!!! I told my son the truth at 13 and he was able to understand.. I needed my son to know that his mother is not perfect and children deserve the truth!! I owed my son the truth!!
Man that 1st phone call… WHEW!! It’s so unbelievably sad that our parents generation and older hold so many secrets that shook their whole life and were/are still terrified to tell their story even if those family members have long transitioned. Please have a open book(no matter how painful) with your children. Change the future! ❤❤❤ WE LOVE YOU KIRK!
Same thing I said. I believe If her sister wasn’t there in both the meetings in the video I think she would’ve opened up a little bit not much but just a little. She’s afraid to talk about something maybe she was a hoe and her family didn’t know or condone it at the time, maybe she doesn’t see Kirk as her son cause she never wanted him(she didn’t plan to get pregnant it’s like he just…happened), etc.
I will always be grateful to both my parents for sharing family history with us. I’ve learned over the years that doing so is not the norm. I have history, good, bad and ugly and I’ve been the better for it. We need to share more.
@@komealongwithkymm secrets in my family are still being revealed to this day and I'm 62 yrs old. The ones who kept the secrets closed to them are unalive now. Therefore we are getting watered down information from people who say, "I heard." Heartbroken💔
Really powerful messaging in this interview. I pray that Kirk and everyone who relates to this story finds healing. This is so common in our community.
Kirk, thank you for sharing your story to the world! About 2 years ago, I discovered my Father’s biological family on Ancestry. My Father also lived his life thinking one man was his Father. My Grandmother passed away in 2005, so unfortunately my Father can’t get the truth from her. Neither gets the truth from his biological Father, since he passed in 2019. What pains me is that my Dad and myself is named after a man that we don’t share a bloodline with. It wasn’t easy revealing the truth to my Father. But as his eldest, I needed to tell him about our true identity. I finally met my biological family a year ago in SC. 3 hours away from where I live(Atlanta). My Father was skeptical meeting the family at first. He was in denial at first. But, he started to come around once he seen pictures of family members that resemble us! I was going to connect my Father with his biological Brother for the first time. My Father and Bonus Mother was going to fly in to Atlanta from Oklahoma and ride with me to SC to meet the family this year in July. Unfortunately, My Father passed away unexpectedly 2 days before Father’s Day at the age of 54. He NEVER got the chance to meet his biological family. We were so close! But God had other plans. I’m still dealing with my Father’s passing. He was my best friend. I’m grateful that my Father got a chance to know the truth about his paternity before he left this world.
I'm so glad that you found out all of this information. You had the bravery & great privilege to share this with your Dad is amazing.. I am sad that your Dad didn't get to meet his biological father as well. I understand & felt it when you said your Dad was your Best Friend! I can certainly relate. Blessings & respect to you & your family...
I have such respect for Mr. Kirk Franklin. He said that Kerrion is 35. He looks like he's in his 30s. GOD bless him as he walks through this journey of "reconstructing his life." He is a real one for sure!!
You can submit a DNA sample to Ancestry. That will give you a huge head start. I guarantee you will instantly find either your father, a sibling, or cousins in their database. Ancestry will even show you which cousins are related on your mother's side and which on your father's side. With technology and science being so accessible there's no such thing as anonymity anymore. I absolutely love meeting new cousins on Ancestry. Many of them were just trying to find their dad's identity and between Ancestry and Facebook we could figure it out. Out it we became friends. Don't cheat yourself of family that wants a connection with you. Good luck in your journey.
This was a great interviwer. Kudos to Kirk for being vulnerable and letting other Black men know it's ok and to heal that inner child. Now, I need to go watch the documentary.
Kirks interview just shows what a good person he has become even through the trials in his life. I love and appreciate him sharing his story and being so open.
Do ppl think that Debra’s sister knew the truth - being she looked at her & said he just wants the truth. Something happened a long time ago & Debra deeply wounded & passed to Kirk, but Kirk breaking through & getting closer to sons.
Kirk will still have a hard time healing and moving on, because he is waiting on his mother to verify it. And that’s why I hurt for him, because she will go to her grave denying the truth for her OWN gain, and not the betterment of the child. I’m going through that.
Where's there's difficulty, there's ease. It's a working process we all have experienced but comes through winning. Stay prayed up Family. Bittersweet 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🤵🏿👸🏿🤵🏿👸🏿🤵🏿👸🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿🌍
You don’t always get the parents you deserve. People have their own issues and demons that have nothing to do with you. Children shouldn’t have to carry the parent’s burdens.
As an adoption social worker for ten years...tell the child at an early age (picture book)...The truth is the truth. I feel for him especially Deborah's denial 😔 😢 Kirk you are the vessel God is using to bring light to hurt.Pray for you. #ordermysteps2023, Psa 37:23; Prov 16:9
So true I told my daughter when she was 5 that she was adopted. At 16 I hired a private investigator (adoption) to find a biological mom she did and her bio mom will have nothing to do with. I warned my daughter about everything she was 18 and wanted to know. She met her older sister but I believe if children of adoption don’t seek counsel for the rejection every area of their life is affected. I watched the documentary and it was powerful. God is using your life for good.
@@reginahibbitt7161 yes adoptees should definitely be in therapy with an adoption informed counselor from an early age. They will deal with rejection and abandonment in other areas of life regardless of how well they were provided for in there home.
Same story. Not only did I find out my dad isn’t my dad. I also found out I’m a different race. Mom died when I was 9. Out here just lost. This doc touched me.
@@gloriabrisco2810 I wonder too, not how, but, what's shocking, is knowing you're adopted, and hejbg white, Marrying another adopted white person, and having a black presenting baby.... Since you both are part black but dudnr know, it pook it
@@gloriabrisco2810 I grew up believing I was black. The dad that’s not my dad and my mom are black. Both granddads were light like Smokey Robinson . Green eyes. Always thought I was light due to genes. However I found out thru ancestry that I am half Eastern European and black
I'm sitting here at work trying to navigate & help these Veterans & watching this interview & I'm about to cry my eyes out!!!!! I feel like I need to go home & soak all of this in. Kirk is such an inspiration, a phenomenal man. I admire him GREATLY & I so wish I could hug him b/c I can see the pain, but I also see the blessings & glory. God will definitely get the Glory from all of this!!!! #LoveyouKirk
I love this but I think Kirk being able to say he hated who he thought was his Dad but feeling some duty to not speak against his Mom is part of the reason it's hard to heal. It's okay to say your biological mother is not a Queen. Let go of the burden
He doesn't have to put down his mom, speak against her to heal. Putting down his mother is not going to do anything but make him angry, upset and hold on to the hurt and pain You see Kirk's son talk about him and put him down. His son hasn't healed from anything. That's still Kirks mother, and he is still showing her respect We dont know why his mother did the things she did, lied or what she went through in her life. And it's none of our business. That is a conversation that they need to have with a therapist. So they can heal.
@@mlynettepinky595 I def agree on the therapy but as you can see SHE WOULD NOT BE WILLING BECAUSE SHE IS LYING, LIVING IN A LIE, AND NOT HONEST WITH HER SON or SELF. The point here is that for some reason the same reality and weight is not put on Mothers as it oftentimes is put on Dads where kids give Mom's a pass or see her lies or transgressions in a prettier light. When your emotions are not in alignment with the truth of your situation you have a lot of work to do and are deeply hurt and damaged. I believe this statement is speaking to how angry he was (hate is a strong word) against the man who we found out is not his dad but kind of limped along throughout life with the neglect and pain all his mother caused. It's like double standards. He should not hold a grudge against his mom and the Word says we do forgive but do not forgive and not hold accountable. He can speak his Truth as he is in this mini documentary that will help a lot of people stop putting up with all the "BLACK trauma" that a lot of us grew up with. Although she has trauma herself, he can have compassion towards her story without denying his own trauma caused by his momma. People seeing her as a liar is the truth and reality of the situation regardless of whatever reason. We can have compassion towards it but it is def time for the black community to stop sweeping these issues under the rug. He can not have a healthy relationship with his mother living in her own reality and dismissive of his feelings. Also, respect don't mean my Aunt telling me to get my a** out the car as a grown man. Respect goes both ways and no longer will people demand respect who can't give it. Therapy is vital in 2023.
Listen!!! It might not be more to the story! My mama FLAT OUT LIED!!! Whyyyy? Because my dad took someone else…. TO THE DAMNED SPRING DANCE!!! He took someone else to the DANCE and she was mad.
THIS!!!!! People don't realize that this petty shit has been happening for yearssssss! Sometimes it don't have to be any deeper than that. Which is foul.
@sisg.official What?! Are you really just making stuff up? Dumped his mom? Rick was 12 yrs old and Kirk's mom was 13 yrs old when she gave birth to him. That's a known fact. What are you talking about?
@sisg.official that's why rick kept saying I was a kid. I didn't know she was even pregnant. No one talked about it back then because it was hush hush in Kirk's moms family.
I would riot in the streets if my momma did that to me. Adopted or not. Being lied to your entire existence is some hurtful mess and I keep seeing that situations like this are way more common than we can even imagine and it’s sad. The secrets need to END. People are hurting out here. 😢
Kirk understood it quickly that his testimony was so much bigger then himself..And I appreciate him sharing his testimony with us and being so vulnerable..God continue to keep him lifted and in prayer!!
TESTIMONY I heard YAH say this to me about 2 months ago… we need more testimony How can we heal without these testimonies so we can break these strongholds.. BREAK THESE CHAINS❤
The reason why he couldn't go out and play, was because there was a calling on his life. So there was a insulation, isolation and separation that had to take place. 💜
Speaking of Kerry Washington, she recently said on her Breakfast Club interview that we as adults need to take responsibility for the gap between what we were given (by our parents and guardians) and what we need. I’ll add that we have to go to our Father who art in Heaven to fill that void. Put it in God’s hands and allow the Lord to be your parent, your brother, your husband, your best friend before you look for other people to complete the puzzle.
Sway, you said that so powerful, We were in the room! This young man deserves an award for his hard work on the camera! I felt his story as of it were mine. I saw his heart, I saw the pain and his courage. He has opened up wounds and opened up healing at the same time. His way may not be traditional but it is EFFECTIVE and brings the result where people will see that before and after the music plays there's God. He's real and no joke! Thank you again Kirk, thank you!
When a child begins to make sense of the world around them when they are asking questions of why this and why that that is the time to tell the child the truth
For some or even most of us who have been a fan of Kirk for over 2 decades, his story would mean so so much to us. Here is a man with his own pains and struggles yet blessing a huge number of people!!! I remember those days/years listening to "Lean on me", "the spring of April's gone...", "you know I've had some lonely days..." etc One would have thought his lonely days were in the past Not knowing that they were still on-going. GOD BLESS YOU KIRK FOR YOUR OPENNESS, SINCERITY AND HARDWORK!!!
This was an amazing interview. I respect Kurt Franklin for his transparency and his ability to encourange others while he is bleeding. May God restore the years, he has sown in tears.
I can't stop crying since the documentary. Every time I watch Kirk's story, I cry because I went through one of my worst moments 15 years ago and the situations were so tough that I had to make the most difficult decision in my life. After counseling from a very good friend of mine, I chose to give my second daughter for an open adoption. I was blamed and judged by some people, and a few were kind to me. I have not received therapy for this decision since the only one I had from the adoption agency. I have been suffering inside but still praise God that I get to talk to my daughter, I will be visiting her next summer break. This will be my second visit since she was 2 years old. I don’t know the right words to use because I don't want to leave her with sadness and confusion because she has 2 loving parents that have been there for her since day one and I don't want them to feel some kind of way when I tell her what ever God will allow me to say. I have so much love for her, and I don’t know how to express it because I want her to keep being happy with the family she has. I just don't want her to worry about not being with me. She is only 14 years old and she is sensitive like me. I pray for Kirk and his children and everyone that is going through similar situations.
If everyone is a Black Queen, the bar is on the ground. That term alone is why folks will never be held or hold themselves accountable…what the point??
I also have been going through this. I am 47 years old. I thought a man was my dad for 25 years until I decided to actually take a dna test and find out he’s not. My mom, as well claims she doesn’t understand how it can’t be. 😢😢😢😢
I found out at 48 that the dad I thought was my dad was not my dad and my mom and that man passed away around 40 years ago. I feel that the moms involved are selfish and does not have the right to deprive a child of a relationship with their parent. I met my dad, he lived only 3 years after our meeting. My dad turned out to be the thee best man that I have EVER met. Our relationship was amazing, I loved him into infinity. I have two brothers who do except me. However, we did not allow anyone or anything to ever interfere. I can relate to every aspect of this story.
In 2020, at the age of 50, I learned who my biological father was..... My Father passed away, but I was able to connect with my Aunts and cousins, and discovered I am my paternal Grandmother's twin. 🥰🥰
Kirk is strong than me. I probably would of cussed my mamma out had she sat up there and denied the 2 test being factual and the truth. That lady Debra literally damaged 3 generations of men with her lies and denial. Kirk, his real father and Kirk's son. Whew!
Love when Kirk Franklin says " Win Wounded". Its so true as someone who has experienced traumatic events like abandonedment, betrayal, and feeling unloved. I had to learn exactly to Win Wounded and keep going. Praise to you Kirk Franklin. Im crying while praising his almighty father. Thank you Kirk Franklin.
This is bursting our front door down!!!! My Mom was adopted and was told her biological father was a married preacher by her Mom. I had a son by a married man in 2001. My Mom passed the same year before my son was born. But I refused to lie to my oldest son! I told him the truth from an early age because I saw how much my Mother cried before her death! I hurt when my Mom's heart was broken!! But the Lord Jesus did give my Mom love and mercy that her biological sister came before her death! The Lord gave my Mom closure! The rest of my Mom's story of who her biological father is has not been revealed! Thanks Kirk Franklin for walking this journey out publicly! I have been ashamed of so much of my life and upbringing in some ways! I feel most times like I don't fit any where! But relying on my Heavenly Father, The Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit they are my saving Grace!!!!!
Kirk Franklin story is one I can relate to I was put in foster care at 2 because of neglect the social worker gave my mother chance to get it together she never did all 5 of my siblings were taken. She later signed over her rights. I went to a orphanage at 3 stayed there until almost 4. Went with another family me and my younger sister but we had to end of leaving that family due to personal reasons they were having. My sister and oldest sister was adopted and I went to stay with a Pastor. Being in foster care was traumatizing. Especially when my mom would come to meeting and I would always cry and wonder why wasn't I good enough to go with her.
I have always, ALWAYS, been a fan of Kirk since day one. I'll tell you this, I'm TIRED of crying!! His story has touched on so many levels. And the gentleman from his old neighborhood calling in with those memories that had Kirk in tears? Have mercy. God bless you, Kirk. We're here with you and for you man.
That dude protesting was in Jacksonville, Florida. I was living there when it happened. That guy was pretty ridiculous!! Kirk handled that with so much grace.
This interview was amazing, back when I was growing up secrets also were kept. It's not fair to the kids that are now adults, thank you Kirk Franklin for sharing such a powerful document 🙏🏽💜😊
I am so proud of Brother Kirk for allowing God to use his story to help heal so many of us! 42:00 spoke to the teacher side of me! Lord have mercy on inner city educators who are involved in the lives of so many hurting children and youth! We have to pour into these kids! By any means necessary! He is making me think of those students that we have, that like he said, "always getting in trouble." Please use us all Lord... to show someone the way... and enable us to say... I'm available to you! Mercy. Mercy. Mercy.
I met Kirk Franklin and some members of the family at a Paraolympic rehearsal for 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He was so down to earth and so genuine full of light. We horse-played on camera and I’ve heard nothing but the same type stories throughout the years. I’m so happy that Kirk found his biological Father and can now begin the journey of not only knowing his Heavenly Father but also his Father here on earth. God bless him and his family. ❤❤❤
I hear Heather...but at the same time...his biological dad didn't know. And, the saddest part of all of this to me is that had he known, he would've been in Kirk's life from the very beginning. None of this is his fault. They both have lost YEARS with each other. My prayer is that they truly develop a father-son relationship.
This is real. I appreciate and respect this. A reminder to be careful how we judge and treat people. And in spite of all of that, I respect Mr. Franklin for the respect he shows and gives to black women... That's almost nonexistent today. We each need GOD"s healing and restoration.
I watched the believing his dad could’ve given him such a better life growing up….. but I believe God worked this in Kirk’s favor….. we may not have theee Kirk Franklin otherwise.
I am seating here on October 8, 2023 watching this interview and I’m bawling my head and heart out. Kirk’s story is my story, I’m in my 50’s and found out in May of this year that the man I grew up thinking was my father turned out not to be my father thanks to ancestry DNA. It hurts because my biological father passed many years ago😭😭
There seems to be trauma involved, especially with his Mother. Forgiveness is KEY! At 70 I've learned our parents had a life filled with mistakes, just as we have. However when faced with these challenges God said for us to HONOR our mother and father....there was no if they were good or bad. FORGIVENESS IS KEY.
In some cases some of these women were raped and it caused them to be in denial that their child was fathered by a rapist. And that’s why some of them resent the child
@SB-jt1ur Jesus broke the curse if one believes in Jesus Christ for salvation. No one else can break a curse. But forgive to break generational strongholds and to obey Jesus Christ command to forgive one another. Be well and be at peace.
I understand what u saying. When a child looks so much like the father & the father nolonger in the home or abandoned the family. Some mothers take there anger out on the the child. It's not your fault young man. Hold ur head up high. Pray that God give u peace & forgive your mother. I hope u can have a talk about the way she made u feel as a child. Being able to forgive her is the best medicine. Sending prayers. Win Wounded limp across the finished line. You got this.❤
I am reading the replies and I say this to you. You have a right to feel what you feel. Too many people want to comment on your pain without knowing the facts. It’s difficult to process emotions, especially when they involve close family members. I am sorry about the pain that you feel and I pray you understand and you are a valuable part of this world and you deserve to exist in it without excessive weight. Take time for yourself, Another person’s opinion is not your truth. Please keep that in mind. If I was there, I would give you the best hug. 🥰
Kirk Franklin gave us permission to not just do church but to really enjoy and be inspired. So many of his songs always were life savers from thinking you’re not good enough.
I heard this interview more than once and my heart goes out to him. This man always radiates love and unity and has a great sense of humour through it all. His beautiful wife Tammy is also a wonderful woman. God Bless you and your family Kirk
Praying for Kirk and his family. Thank You for sharing the depth of this very personal matter with us and for allowing us to learn and heal from your sharing.
So thankful for his vulnerability and transparency. The documentary was so powerful and brought up so many emotions. I was glad that Kirk mentioned being in therapy.
When kids don’t know the truth they try to fill in the blanks and often think there is something wrong with them. I believe and actively practice telling kids the truth giving them age appropriate information. Kids are strong and often the adults have to cope with their own shame, regrets, and doubts…kids deserve their truth. ❤
This was such a beautiful inspirational interview. Love the transparency that Kirk has. If others cannot see the love of God in him, they need to check themselves in the mirror. Sway, you are an awesome interviewer❤️ May God continue to bless You and Family Kirk🙏🏼❤️
🙏🏾 hit that share button for us. The algorithm is trying to bury all the positive stuff
That street preacher was spot on when he Kirk approached him. People gone take up for Kirk bcuz this backwards world have labeled him as this so called over human in other words a celebrity.
I don't understand whyyyy, he needs to put out All his PERSONAL BUSINNES to the public. I just don't get it who cares who his daddy is that's between his mama and him. HE EVEN RECORDED the meeting and didn't keep it private. 🤦♀️
@@brendaperez6766 Exactly ikr. That’s all bcuz he’s an entertainer that’s all PERIOD!!! It’s all about making a scene and to just be in the spotlight like always basically. And people just continue to buy into it SMH! But I’m definitely with u 100%
Agree@kimr.5149. Always loved his transparency. Although not understood by some, transparency may be cathartic for some and has the power to help others who have gone through the same. Those who have followed Kirk /love his music from day one, knows he has often shared his abandonment issues and speaks of it in his music. Some may not understand him sharing this, but those who can are so very happy that he finally found his biological father. Kirk said "I heal as I reveal". May God continue to heal the wounds that he and others may still have.
The documentary needs to win an award !!! I have watched it countless times and never tire of watching . 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Praying for you Kirk my sisters Don Denise Daphne Reed you never know what people are going through 😢😢 BUT GOD!!! Jeremiah 29: 11 God is the only one who knows the plan for your life is not accidental you are a choosen One so you could be a TESTIMONY to Others and spread God's WORD!! Family Secrets❤ ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK LORD I know the young lady who started it for you her father is my classmate you are connected to so many people and by telling your story We All Are Healing
It is very powerful!!!!
Me too I have watched it several times ❤
“My mother lied to me AGAIN!” -Kirk
💯🏆👑
I was flying in from LAX to Nashville because my mother was extremely sick(dying). However, there was a man/gentleman who just came and helped me load my luggage in my cousin's car. Didn't have to, but just did. We had masks on, but I knew the voice, the twinkle in the eyes, it was This gentleman here, Kirk Franklin. I never broke his identity. I just said, "I know you, God Bless you, and thank you!" I will never forget. This is a true, kind soul and gentleman. He walks with light. I pray he understands that "beings" are in the world to try and squash his light. I pray God will give him the strength to never let this happen 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤
Amen❤
Wow that's great
This was a beautiful testimony you gave on his behalf. Thank you for this beautiful bit of we deserved praise for Kirk Franklin❣️ Bless you🤗
Awww beautiful!! 🥹🩷🫶🏽 Kirk and my daughter share the same bday we got to meet him at our church in Atl too he’s so chill and like family even from a quick meet & greet and a couple selfies. Kirk is a national treasure to me. It’s always love! 🥰🫶🏽
Thank you for sharing ♥️🙏🏾
Kirk's voice is so soothing.
I just can't wait to see you in the concert in Fort Worth. Four years ago, I found out that my biological father was not the man who raised me and loved me but a man who had passed when I was 22 years old. He knew, and my mom and dad knew. At 54 years old, I'm still walking this life driven to help others in my career, but I'm broken and still standing with all the others. Keep the faith everyone. See you on the 24th, Kirk!
Kirk Franklin is so inspiring.
Thank you Kirk Frankly, to shown so much of your humanity the way you show today, is a show of emotions that most men wouldn’t dare show in public. I applaud you for sharing your story it’s a gift and I am grateful. Stay strong and stay the path, cause Gods got you. I love and once again thank you. ❤
POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY THANK YOU👍
“It’s Dietrich Allen man, What you mean?” Like bro this is Kirk Franklin he don’t know you by name 🤣😂😂😭
There is a quote "if you can't beat fear, do it scared"
On the other side of "scared" is healing.
You spoke deep truths here(do it/win wounded!)and have encouraged so many people just hearing you speak here. I saw how you held back your tears when D Allen was speaking soke childhood story. *YOU SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE OUTBOF THIS STORY*
I have always wondered how you and your son have been...said a prayer for you both back then and I was sooooo happy to see you both in your documentary. Abba Adonai is the Great Gardener who shapens and presses the grapes (us) in His Vineyard.
Sending love and prayers to you Mr Franklin ❤🙏
I can empathize with how Kirk felt, not knowing his biological father all these. I am glad he gets a chance to build a relationship with him. I, too, am 53, and just found my dad, 2 brothers, and a sister last year. Unfortunately, my dad died 8 months later without meeting him or me ever knowing if he knew I existed.
Kirk looks like his dad.❤
May God continue to pour out blessings upon you and yours
I was 25 when my family secret was disclosed to me, my father may not be my father. I will never forget the day, it was transformational to know that the feelings I had always felt of being treated different as a child wasn’t in my head. I thanked everyone for telling me the truth, I know it was no easy for my parents to do. From that day forward I was stronger and walked taller, even though no paternity has been confirmed, I love both my parents and forgive them from being young and making mistakes. I healed myself once I forgave them. Thank you for sharing your story Kirk. I saw the little boy every time you were retraumatized.
Interview was PHENOMENAL. And the tech is WOW!
POWERFUL!!!!!!!!!!
What an amazing interview!! Kirk you have so much on you people always looking at what you say how you say it etc and you wear it well!! You are amazing dope and one of a kind, you are a godly man and a man’s man!! Thank you for being an amazing example of what healing looks like!!
God bless Kirk Franklin
Hats off to you, Kirk.❤
Yes I agreed.
Kids need to know. I have a sister-cousin to this day does not know who her biological parents are. The family of 5 sisters all has passed and took information to the grave. Keep going, Kirk God Bless you
Kirk franklin sway good day oct 4 2023
Preach !!!
Awesome 👏🏽 ❤🙏🏽
Kirk Franklin I'm watching this interview. Heard you having Mommy issues, I'll be your Momma😘🤭 🤣 God gives you exactly what you need. Only he knows why but look at where you are, and it's because of all your life lessons. Love and Light🥰🙏🏽
This is how you see how Christian a person is, not how many scriptures you know or how perfect your life is! So much grace and compassion whilst he is the victim... This is still so fresh! Kerrion is his heart! I pray for Kirk Franklins healing.
You took the words right out of my mouth. This is how you lead people to God. I lost my faith due to the toxic effects from Christian people. But this has changed my mind. And touch my soul to the core😢❤
Absolutely
You got that right.
When you right you right …
@@Amberxclusive you didn’t lose your faith, you were awakened to the reality that some church folk are not Christians just dressing up looking the part and going through the motions of religious traditions. Not the same as trying to live like Christ. His 33 years was the example for us to follow. So many church folk are caught up in needing to be seen and needing to be accepted by the small group of folk who run some churches that they forget all about praising and worshipping God, service which begins outside of church doors, and loving on and praying for all of humanity. I don’t know you but I can pray for your restoration back to God through developing a relationship with Jesus Christ. Girl, you are not alone. If it’s for you to fellowship with some particular church Jesus will lead you to it and if that’s not His plan for you then study your Bible, love on your self try to forgive the church folk who hurt you. ❤️🫶🏾🙏🕊️
"We have to learn to win wounded." Thank you for saying that Kirk!
Kerrion dropped all his anger in that one moment & they held each other & you could see the LOVE.
Absolutely
I cried like a baby when that occurred because I felt it
I’m not adopted or anything but I cried for the little boy in Kirk Franklin. I knew family and friends who have gone through this and it breaks my heart. Children don’t have the language to express how they feel about these things
Thank you SWAY for always being a safe space for people to talk, for being a champion for folks, for being a constant professional. Been a part of our lives since mtv trl days and you continue to be great! Thank you for walking in your purpose which has connected so many of us in ways we could not have imagined. May God continue to bless you and your amazing team 💐💐💐
Very well stated. I agree with every single sentiment. ❤
Kirk: Everything is so fresh.
Sway: That’s why I want to be gentle with you.
What a healing exchange between 2 black men - phew🥹🥹🥹🥹
Brother Kirk, thank you for telling your story so vulnerably and so powerfully.
Brother Sway, thank you for such an authentic display of care and empathy for another black man.
Yes, that was a beautiful moment. 💯😌🙏🏾🩵
This is Powerful!!! I told my son the truth at 13 and he was able to understand.. I needed my son to know that his mother is not perfect and children deserve the truth!! I owed my son the truth!!
Blessings to you
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Kirk still has so much grace for his Aunt and Mother. God bless him.
Yes He does. His auntie is something talking to the man like she know him and as if he's 8 or 10 years of age.
@@Businessnowbow💯 When she cursed at him smh.
They didn’t deserve his grace. The aunt was so disrespectful. The both should be ashamed and definitely don’t deserve the title Queen.
Yes!!!!! How????
@@Joyclyn How Sway ? Lol
Man that 1st phone call… WHEW!!
It’s so unbelievably sad that our parents generation and older hold so many secrets that shook their whole life and were/are still terrified to tell their story even if those family members have long transitioned. Please have a open book(no matter how painful) with your children. Change the future! ❤❤❤
WE LOVE YOU KIRK!
Same thing I said. I believe If her sister wasn’t there in both the meetings in the video I think she would’ve opened up a little bit not much but just a little. She’s afraid to talk about something maybe she was a hoe and her family didn’t know or condone it at the time, maybe she doesn’t see Kirk as her son cause she never wanted him(she didn’t plan to get pregnant it’s like he just…happened), etc.
I will always be grateful to both my parents for sharing family history with us. I’ve learned over the years that doing so is not the norm. I have history, good, bad and ugly and I’ve been the better for it. We need to share more.
Gave me chills😢
My sister and I were just speaking about this very subject on how our mother keeps so many secrets about the family. It’s sad.
@@komealongwithkymm secrets in my family are still being revealed to this day and I'm 62 yrs old. The ones who kept the secrets closed to them are unalive now. Therefore we are getting watered down information from people who say, "I heard." Heartbroken💔
Really powerful messaging in this interview. I pray that Kirk and everyone who relates to this story finds healing. This is so common in our community.
Kirk, thank you for sharing your story to the world! About 2 years ago, I discovered my Father’s biological family on Ancestry. My Father also lived his life thinking one man was his Father. My Grandmother passed away in 2005, so unfortunately my Father can’t get the truth from her. Neither gets the truth from his biological Father, since he passed in 2019. What pains me is that my Dad and myself is named after a man that we don’t share a bloodline with. It wasn’t easy revealing the truth to my Father. But as his eldest, I needed to tell him about our true identity. I finally met my biological family a year ago in SC. 3 hours away from where I live(Atlanta). My Father was skeptical meeting the family at first. He was in denial at first. But, he started to come around once he seen pictures of family members that resemble us! I was going to connect my Father with his biological Brother for the first time. My Father and Bonus Mother was going to fly in to Atlanta from Oklahoma and ride with me to SC to meet the family this year in July. Unfortunately, My Father passed away unexpectedly 2 days before Father’s Day at the age of 54. He NEVER got the chance to meet his biological family. We were so close! But God had other plans. I’m still dealing with my Father’s passing. He was my best friend. I’m grateful that my Father got a chance to know the truth about his paternity before he left this world.
I'm so glad that you found out all of this information. You had the bravery & great privilege to share this with your Dad is amazing.. I am sad that your Dad didn't get to meet his biological father as well.
I understand & felt it when you said your Dad was your Best Friend! I can certainly relate. Blessings & respect to you & your family...
@@TankaVizion2 Thank you for such kind words! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank u for sharing. Please write a book.
I have such respect for Mr. Kirk Franklin. He said that Kerrion is 35. He looks like he's in his 30s. GOD bless him as he walks through this journey of "reconstructing his life." He is a real one for sure!!
To me it was epic. I’ve watched it 7 or 8 times. I m adopted and I’m 69. I knew who my mother was but no biological father. I never found him.
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I Too Was Adopted , Knew Who My Mother Was, But Not My Father.
ancestry DNA. that’s how i found my father. my mom was just like Kirk’s mom.
You can submit a DNA sample to Ancestry. That will give you a huge head start. I guarantee you will instantly find either your father, a sibling, or cousins in their database. Ancestry will even show you which cousins are related on your mother's side and which on your father's side. With technology and science being so accessible there's no such thing as anonymity anymore. I absolutely love meeting new cousins on Ancestry. Many of them were just trying to find their dad's identity and between Ancestry and Facebook we could figure it out. Out it we became friends. Don't cheat yourself of family that wants a connection with you. Good luck in your journey.
@@antoinettepittman8714 Ancestry has their kits on sale right now for $59!
This was a great interviwer. Kudos to Kirk for being vulnerable and letting other Black men know it's ok and to heal that inner child. Now, I need to go watch the documentary.
Yes,u should!!! It's deep
Kirks interview just shows what a good person he has become even through the trials in his life. I love and appreciate him sharing his story and being so open.
Do ppl think that Debra’s sister knew the truth - being she looked at her & said he just wants the truth. Something happened a long time ago & Debra deeply wounded & passed to Kirk, but Kirk breaking through & getting closer to sons.
I think she knows about her past denials on other topics and she is like, "Come on", believe the results
Of course she does... imagine your sister is a teen pregnant.. of course she would tell you who the dad is
Kirk will still have a hard time healing and moving on, because he is waiting on his mother to verify it. And that’s why I hurt for him, because she will go to her grave denying the truth for her OWN gain, and not the betterment of the child. I’m going through that.
Where's there's difficulty, there's ease. It's a working process we all have experienced but comes through winning. Stay prayed up Family. Bittersweet 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🤵🏿👸🏿🤵🏿👸🏿🤵🏿👸🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿👫🏿🌍
You don’t always get the parents you deserve. People have their own issues and demons that have nothing to do with you. Children shouldn’t have to carry the parent’s burdens.
My dad abused us for yrs. He died in May..and I tell you, he never apologized..
It is a weird journey.
As an adoption social worker for ten years...tell the child at an early age (picture book)...The truth is the truth. I feel for him especially Deborah's denial 😔 😢 Kirk you are the vessel God is using to bring light to hurt.Pray for you.
#ordermysteps2023, Psa 37:23; Prov 16:9
Yes!
So true I told my daughter when she was 5 that she was adopted. At 16 I hired a private investigator (adoption) to find a biological mom she did and her bio mom will have nothing to do with. I warned my daughter about everything she was 18 and wanted to know. She met her older sister but I believe if children of adoption don’t seek counsel for the rejection every area of their life is affected. I watched the documentary and it was powerful. God is using your life for good.
@@reginahibbitt7161 yes adoptees should definitely be in therapy with an adoption informed counselor from an early age. They will deal with rejection and abandonment in other areas of life regardless of how well they were provided for in there home.
Keisha Cole finding out her dad was a trainer of pro boxers later in life. This is too common.
It's so sad the trauma is unbearable
Same story. Not only did I find out my dad isn’t my dad. I also found out I’m a different race. Mom died when I was 9. Out here just lost. This doc touched me.
What race were you before and what is your race now?
@@gloriabrisco2810 I wonder too, not how, but, what's shocking, is knowing you're adopted, and hejbg white,
Marrying another adopted white person, and having a black presenting baby....
Since you both are part black but dudnr know, it pook it
So you need paperwork to tell you your race ?
Sorry to hear this for you, may the Lord fill those voids in your life with his ❤️ love
@@gloriabrisco2810 I grew up believing I was black. The dad that’s not my dad and my mom are black. Both granddads were light like Smokey Robinson . Green eyes. Always thought I was light due to genes. However I found out thru ancestry that I am half Eastern European and black
I'm sitting here at work trying to navigate & help these Veterans & watching this interview & I'm about to cry my eyes out!!!!! I feel like I need to go home & soak all of this in. Kirk is such an inspiration, a phenomenal man. I admire him GREATLY & I so wish I could hug him b/c I can see the pain, but I also see the blessings & glory. God will definitely get the Glory from all of this!!!! #LoveyouKirk
I love this but I think Kirk being able to say he hated who he thought was his Dad but feeling some duty to not speak against his Mom is part of the reason it's hard to heal. It's okay to say your biological mother is not a Queen. Let go of the burden
You sound really smart 😂
@@GodsChosenMekAmoR 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
He doesn't have to put down his mom, speak against her to heal.
Putting down his mother is not going to do anything but make him angry, upset and hold on to the hurt and pain
You see Kirk's son talk about him and put him down.
His son hasn't healed from anything.
That's still Kirks mother, and he is still showing her respect
We dont know why his mother did the things she did, lied or
what she went through in her life. And it's none of our business.
That is a conversation that they need to have with a therapist.
So they can heal.
@@mlynettepinky595 I def agree on the therapy but as you can see SHE WOULD NOT BE WILLING BECAUSE SHE IS LYING, LIVING IN A LIE, AND NOT HONEST WITH HER SON or SELF. The point here is that for some reason the same reality and weight is not put on Mothers as it oftentimes is put on Dads where kids give Mom's a pass or see her lies or transgressions in a prettier light. When your emotions are not in alignment with the truth of your situation you have a lot of work to do and are deeply hurt and damaged. I believe this statement is speaking to how angry he was (hate is a strong word) against the man who we found out is not his dad but kind of limped along throughout life with the neglect and pain all his mother caused. It's like double standards. He should not hold a grudge against his mom and the Word says we do forgive but do not forgive and not hold accountable. He can speak his Truth as he is in this mini documentary that will help a lot of people stop putting up with all the "BLACK trauma" that a lot of us grew up with. Although she has trauma herself, he can have compassion towards her story without denying his own trauma caused by his momma. People seeing her as a liar is the truth and reality of the situation regardless of whatever reason. We can have compassion towards it but it is def time for the black community to stop sweeping these issues under the rug. He can not have a healthy relationship with his mother living in her own reality and dismissive of his feelings. Also, respect don't mean my Aunt telling me to get my a** out the car as a grown man. Respect goes both ways and no longer will people demand respect who can't give it. Therapy is vital in 2023.
@@ProfessOz 👀👀🙄…this was to your second comment not the other commenter. 🤣
His dad who he thought was biological couldn’t give him live. His biological dad reacted just like Kirk, real tears.
The documentary was touching, frustrating and beautiful. This is also one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen on Sway. Incredible.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Listen!!! It might not be more to the story! My mama FLAT OUT LIED!!! Whyyyy? Because my dad took someone else…. TO THE DAMNED SPRING DANCE!!! He took someone else to the DANCE and she was mad.
THIS!!!!! People don't realize that this petty shit has been happening for yearssssss! Sometimes it don't have to be any deeper than that. Which is foul.
I just said the same thing. Rick probably dumped his mom and for revenge, she held Kirk to herself. Notice how she says "All I wanted was to have you"
@sisg.official What?! Are you really just making stuff up? Dumped his mom? Rick was 12 yrs old and Kirk's mom was 13 yrs old when she gave birth to him. That's a known fact. What are you talking about?
@sisg.official that's why rick kept saying I was a kid. I didn't know she was even pregnant. No one talked about it back then because it was hush hush in Kirk's moms family.
I went through the same thing when I was a 22 yr old man. Almost 20 years later and I still haven't met my biological father.
Wow I pray you find him and if not that you find healing and peace 🙏🏽
Wow! Where’s your father. .
Me either
Some men don’t stop to feel. My son’s dad told my son he couldn’t be there bc his dad wasn’t there.
This is the same story for my husband. He's soon to be 50, yet he has no knowledge of who his father is.
33:25 “I need for you to do it WOUNDED.”
WOW, that’s powerful! ❤
I would riot in the streets if my momma did that to me. Adopted or not. Being lied to your entire existence is some hurtful mess and I keep seeing that situations like this are way more common than we can even imagine and it’s sad. The secrets need to END. People are hurting out here. 😢
No need to riot because you are not going to bring someone close to you who is not connected to you!
What bothers me is Deborah keeps denying the DNA Test it is so sad🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I was pulling my hair out...👨🏽🦲
Kirk doesn’t need Deborah to accept that DNA. Like someone who harms you but never apologizes. She just can’t do it.
Kirk understood it quickly that his testimony was so much bigger then himself..And I appreciate him sharing his testimony with us and being so vulnerable..God continue to keep him lifted and in prayer!!
TESTIMONY
I heard YAH say this to me about 2 months ago… we need more testimony
How can we heal without these testimonies so we can break these strongholds..
BREAK THESE CHAINS❤
Amen God is Good and is always on time!!
The reason why he couldn't go out and play, was because there was a calling on his life. So there was a insulation, isolation and separation that had to take place. 💜
Speaking of Kerry Washington, she recently said on her Breakfast Club interview that we as adults need to take responsibility for the gap between what we were given (by our parents and guardians) and what we need. I’ll add that we have to go to our Father who art in Heaven to fill that void. Put it in God’s hands and allow the Lord to be your parent, your brother, your husband, your best friend before you look for other people to complete the puzzle.
Sway, you said that so powerful, We were in the room! This young man deserves an award for his hard work on the camera! I felt his story as of it were mine. I saw his heart, I saw the pain and his courage. He has opened up wounds and opened up healing at the same time. His way may not be traditional but it is EFFECTIVE and brings the result where people will see that before and after the music plays there's God. He's real and no joke! Thank you again Kirk, thank you!
Sure does ❤🙌🏼🏆💯👑
When a child begins to make sense of the world around them when they are asking questions of why this and why that that is the time to tell the child the truth
For some or even most of us who have been a fan of Kirk for over 2 decades, his story would mean so so much to us.
Here is a man with his own pains and struggles yet blessing a huge number of people!!!
I remember those days/years listening to "Lean on me", "the spring of April's gone...", "you know I've had some lonely days..." etc
One would have thought his lonely days were in the past Not knowing that they were still on-going.
GOD BLESS YOU KIRK FOR YOUR OPENNESS, SINCERITY AND HARDWORK!!!
They look alike (Kirk and his new found dad)
This was an amazing interview. I respect Kurt Franklin for his transparency and his ability to encourange others while he is bleeding. May God restore the years, he has sown in tears.
I can't stop crying since the documentary. Every time I watch Kirk's story, I cry because I went through one of my worst moments 15 years ago and the situations were so tough that I had to make the most difficult decision in my life. After counseling from a very good friend of mine, I chose to give my second daughter for an open adoption. I was blamed and judged by some people, and a few were kind to me. I have not received therapy for this decision since the only one I had from the adoption agency. I have been suffering inside but still praise God that I get to talk to my daughter, I will be visiting her next summer break. This will be my second visit since she was 2 years old. I don’t know the right words to use because I don't want to leave her with sadness and confusion because she has 2 loving parents that have been there for her since day one and I don't want them to feel some kind of way when I tell her what ever God will allow me to say. I have so much love for her, and I don’t know how to express it because I want her to keep being happy with the family she has. I just don't want her to worry about not being with me. She is only 14 years old and she is sensitive like me. I pray for Kirk and his children and everyone that is going through similar situations.
Praise God you have an opportunity to reconcile with her ...giving up a child for adoption is the most loving thing you can do for that child❤️
If everyone is a Black Queen, the bar is on the ground.
That term alone is why folks will never be held or hold themselves accountable…what the point??
We're all human. God is to judge
He touches on so many aspects of what a lot of black men are living through in regards to their relationship with living without a father .
I also have been going through this. I am 47 years old. I thought a man was my dad for 25 years until I decided to actually take a dna test and find out he’s not. My mom, as well claims she doesn’t understand how it can’t be. 😢😢😢😢
I found out at 48 that the dad I thought was my dad was not my dad and my mom and that man passed away around 40 years ago. I feel that the moms involved are selfish and does not have the right to deprive a child of a relationship with their parent. I met my dad, he lived only 3 years after our meeting. My dad turned out to be the thee best man that I have EVER met. Our relationship was amazing, I loved him into infinity. I have two brothers who do except me. However, we did not allow anyone or anything to ever interfere. I can relate to every aspect of this story.
In 2020, at the age of 50, I learned who my biological father was..... My Father passed away, but I was able to connect with my Aunts and cousins, and discovered I am my paternal Grandmother's twin. 🥰🥰
OMG! the second caller was even more powerful than the first. Kirk is literally piecing his life together right on air ❤
I loved this interview and Kirk's transparency and heart. It is amazing how God is using Kirk to heal others as he heals him. ❤❤❤
Kirk is strong than me. I probably would of cussed my mamma out had she sat up there and denied the 2 test being factual and the truth. That lady Debra literally damaged 3 generations of men with her lies and denial. Kirk, his real father and Kirk's son. Whew!
Right.
Love when Kirk Franklin says " Win Wounded". Its so true as someone who has experienced traumatic events like abandonedment, betrayal, and feeling unloved. I had to learn exactly to Win Wounded and keep going. Praise to you Kirk Franklin. Im crying while praising his almighty father. Thank you Kirk Franklin.
Great interview Sway...Kirk gives hope to others going through it...Thank you both for sharing a powerful and much needed conversation..Blessings
Such a wonderful man, wish him nothing but blessings and healing. God bless you Mr Franklin🙏🏾❤
I'm sorry but...THIS IS AN EMMY WORTHY A TRUE LIFE DOCUMENTARY!!!👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
No apologies necessary beloved.
This is bursting our front door down!!!! My Mom was adopted and was told her biological father was a married preacher by her Mom. I had a son by a married man in 2001. My Mom passed the same year before my son was born. But I refused to lie to my oldest son! I told him the truth from an early age because I saw how much my Mother cried before her death! I hurt when my Mom's heart was broken!! But the Lord Jesus did give my Mom love and mercy that her biological sister came before her death! The Lord gave my Mom closure! The rest of my Mom's story of who her biological father is has not been revealed! Thanks Kirk Franklin for walking this journey out publicly! I have been ashamed of so much of my life and upbringing in some ways! I feel most times like I don't fit any where! But relying on my Heavenly Father, The Lord Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit they are my saving Grace!!!!!
Kirk Franklin story is one I can relate to I was put in foster care at 2 because of neglect the social worker gave my mother chance to get it together she never did all 5 of my siblings were taken. She later signed over her rights. I went to a orphanage at 3 stayed there until almost 4. Went with another family me and my younger sister but we had to end of leaving that family due to personal reasons they were having. My sister and oldest sister was adopted and I went to stay with a Pastor. Being in foster care was traumatizing. Especially when my mom would come to meeting and I would always cry and wonder why wasn't I good enough to go with her.
I have always, ALWAYS, been a fan of Kirk since day one. I'll tell you this, I'm TIRED of crying!! His story has touched on so many levels. And the gentleman from his old neighborhood calling in with those memories that had Kirk in tears? Have mercy. God bless you, Kirk. We're here with you and for you man.
That dude protesting was in Jacksonville, Florida. I was living there when it happened. That guy was pretty ridiculous!! Kirk handled that with so much grace.
This interview was amazing, back when I was growing up secrets also were kept. It's not fair to the kids that are now adults, thank you Kirk Franklin for sharing such a powerful document 🙏🏽💜😊
Love you Kirk Franklin praying with you.
Amen ❤
I am so proud of Brother Kirk for allowing God to use his story to help heal so many of us!
42:00 spoke to the teacher side of me! Lord have mercy on inner city educators who are involved in the lives of so many hurting children and youth! We have to pour into these kids! By any means necessary! He is making me think of those students that we have, that like he said, "always getting in trouble."
Please use us all Lord... to show someone the way... and enable us to say... I'm available to you!
Mercy.
Mercy.
Mercy.
I met Kirk Franklin and some members of the family at a Paraolympic rehearsal for 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He was so down to earth and so genuine full of light. We horse-played on camera and I’ve heard nothing but the same type stories throughout the years. I’m so happy that Kirk found his biological Father and can now begin the journey of not only knowing his Heavenly Father but also his Father here on earth. God bless him and his family. ❤❤❤
I hear Heather...but at the same time...his biological dad didn't know. And, the saddest part of all of this to me is that had he known, he would've been in Kirk's life from the very beginning. None of this is his fault. They both have lost YEARS with each other. My prayer is that they truly develop a father-son relationship.
This is real.
I appreciate and respect this.
A reminder to be careful how we judge and treat people.
And in spite of all of that, I respect Mr. Franklin for the respect he shows and gives to black women... That's almost nonexistent today. We each need GOD"s healing and restoration.
Gee i'm welling up again "you just want someone to praise you" 😞
I watched the believing his dad could’ve given him such a better life growing up….. but I believe God worked this in Kirk’s favor….. we may not have theee Kirk Franklin otherwise.
I am seating here on October 8, 2023 watching this interview and I’m bawling my head and heart out.
Kirk’s story is my story, I’m in my 50’s and found out in May of this year that the man I grew up thinking was my father turned out not to be my father thanks to ancestry DNA.
It hurts because my biological father passed many years ago😭😭
Me too! Bawling!!!
There seems to be trauma involved, especially with his Mother. Forgiveness is KEY!
At 70 I've learned our parents had a life filled with mistakes, just as we
have. However when faced with these challenges God said for us to HONOR our mother and father....there was no if they were good or bad. FORGIVENESS IS KEY.
In some cases some of these women were raped and it caused them to be in denial that their child was fathered by a rapist. And that’s why some of them resent the child
I found out my father wasnt my real father at 16 still traumatic
This was a very pure interview... Thank You...
Man I cried watching this…I’m dealing with forgiving my mother for taking her pain from my father on me…
Is that what she did, or is that in your head? Did you ask her how she really felt, or are you assuming?
She did the best that she could do.. give her grace
Forgive her so that you can break the curse.. praying for your healing ❤
@SB-jt1ur Jesus broke the curse if one believes in Jesus Christ for salvation. No one else can break a curse. But forgive to break generational strongholds and to obey Jesus Christ command to forgive one another.
Be well and be at peace.
I understand what u saying. When a child looks so much like the father & the father nolonger in the home or abandoned the family. Some mothers take there anger out on the the child. It's not your fault young man. Hold ur head up high. Pray that God give u peace & forgive your mother. I hope u can have a talk about the way she made u feel as a child. Being able to forgive her is the best medicine. Sending prayers. Win Wounded limp across the finished line. You got this.❤
I am reading the replies and I say this to you. You have a right to feel what you feel. Too many people want to comment on your pain without knowing the facts. It’s difficult to process emotions, especially when they involve close family members.
I am sorry about the pain that you feel and I pray you understand and you are a valuable part of this world and you deserve to exist in it without excessive weight. Take time for yourself, Another person’s opinion is not your truth. Please keep that in mind. If I was there, I would give you the best hug. 🥰
Kirk Franklin gave us permission to not just do church but to really enjoy and be inspired. So many of his songs always were life savers from thinking you’re not good enough.
Great job Sway and team! I have sooo much empathy for Kirk and anyone who has gone through this!😭😭😭😭
I heard this interview more than once and my heart goes out to him. This man always radiates love and unity and has a great sense of humour through it all. His beautiful wife Tammy is also a wonderful woman. God Bless you and your family Kirk
Great interview! People will heal because of his testimony. God bless Kirk Franklin.
Praying for Kirk and his family. Thank You for sharing the depth of this very personal matter with us and for allowing us to learn and heal from your sharing.
Awesome interview! This touched my heart on so many levels
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Mr Kirk story is gonna help so many! What an amazing guy
So thankful for his vulnerability and transparency. The documentary was so powerful and brought up so many emotions. I was glad that Kirk mentioned being in therapy.
When kids don’t know the truth they try to fill in the blanks and often think there is something wrong with them. I believe and actively practice telling kids the truth giving them age appropriate information. Kids are strong and often the adults have to cope with their own shame, regrets, and doubts…kids deserve their truth. ❤