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.

In this powerful and entertaining episode, I&#39;m chopping it up with the wise, hilarious, and insightful Stephen Chandler—pastor of Union Church and author of &quot;Relationship Roadmap: A Step-by-Step Direction to Finding Your Spouse.&quot; 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&#39;ve been moving in relationships.

Here&#39;s what we&#39;re diving into:

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<li>What&#39;s really the point of dating? (Hint: It&#39;s deeper than you think!)</li>
<li>Chemistry, compatibility, and emotional boundaries—how do we navigate all that?</li>
<li>How to spot those red and green flags and why you can&#39;t afford to ignore them</li>
<li>Why &quot;test driving&quot; relationships can set you up for trouble</li>
<li>Why shared values aren&#39;t optional (and the cost of overlooking them)</li>
</ul>

Stephen&#39;s authentic mix of humor and wisdom makes this a must-watch episode—whether you&#39;re single, dating, or thinking about marriage. If you&#39;re ready for some real talk about relationships, this is for you.

Let’s go to the Deep End!

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"You’re Single Because of THIS" - Stephen Chandler & Lecrae Talk Dating & Relationships

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&#39;re questioning your faith, rebuilding it, or seeking a deeper biblical understanding, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

🔔 Subscribe for more episodes exploring faith, theology, and culture.

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Let’s go to the Deep End!

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Lecrae Gets His Views on The Bible Challenged by Jewish Scholar Marty Solomon

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:

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<li>The truth about spiritual practices in Buddhism.</li>
<li>What happens when you pray to spirits</li>
<li>What makes Jesus uniquely different than Buddha</li>
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Whether you&#39;re spiritually curious, skeptical, or seeking freedom, Ide&#39;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.

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He Prayed To Buddha, But Something Else Showed Up.

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 &#39;90s, Ruben&#39;s journey is one of power, corruption, and ultimate redemption.

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I Made $1 Mil A Day as a Dirty Cop - Then I Found 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.