His latest book, I Am Restored, is linked in the show notes. His passion led him into a prolific music career that propelled him to number one on Billboard charts, appearing on Jimmy Fallon and becoming a bestselling author. Lecrae fell in love with hip hop from the time he first started watching rap videos as a kid. He has often shared in his music and writing reflections on how his childhood trauma lingered throughout his life and how he is experiencing restoration. Whether you know his music or not, Lecrae has a lot to teach us about how we can come to grips with the past. And Lecrae has had his share of difficult childhood experiences. Today, we're talking to the multifaceted hip hop artist, author, and entrepreneur Lecrae Devon Moore. And for those who spend time discovering how their background shaped them, they can often walk into the future with more confidence and the hope to be who God made them to be. There's no doubt that as we grow up, our experiences shape us into who we become. Rasool Berry: Welcome to Where Ya From? I'm Rasool Berry. Join us as we ask another Christian thought leader, “Where ya from?” and discover how their life experiences and expertise – even if we may disagree with something they say – offer us an important perspective. Intro: This is Where Ya From?, a podcast for those who believe it's important to stop and listen before we speak. And I was like, what is this? And then there's a rap concert and I'm like, they rap?! Like, what is happening right now?! And then I heard the gospel and it radically changed my life and I was never the same. And I get there and I was intrigued because I didn't know Christians looked like me and dress like me and talk like me and had braids and locs and were former gang members. It's going to be all black college people. Lecrae: Impact had a conference in Atlanta and I was invited by the ministry leader at the time to come to this conference. In addition, he has an honorary doctorate of music to go along with his two Grammy wins.įrom Our Daily Bread Ministries in partnership with Christianity Today Transcript from Where You From? Episode #10 His albums and mixtapes have nearly reached the 2 million mark in sales, and he has received numerous awards, including a Billboard Music Award, multiple BET, Soul Train, and Dove awards. His ninth and most recent album, Restoration, was released in 2020. Lecrae’s debut album, Real Talk, was released in 2004 via Reach Records and has since released multiple award-winning albums and mixtapes, including Rebel, Gravity, Church Clothes, and Anomaly. He is the president, coowner, and cofounder of Reach Records and cofounder of the film production studio 3 Strand Films. Lecrae is a leading figure in the gospel-rap movement, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Lecrae shares his story of dealing with his past and restoring his mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Of course, it isn't always easy to get from point A to point B, but your life can be transformed in monumental ways when you do. We all, at one point, must reconcile with our past to move forward healthily and effectively. In this episode with Lecrae, we discuss the challenging but enlightening moments of healing from past trauma, reconciling with people's perceptions of us and realizing we don't have to fit that mold, and finding the power of restoration.
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