Kirk Franklin

Tony Evans, 71, spoke with Religion News Service about the death of his wife, Lois, less than two years ago, possible succession plans and how he advised gospel artist Kirk Franklin after a family dispute became public.

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin, following a recently recorded argument with his oldest son, told a talk show host their relationship has not involved physical abuse.

Popular gospel legend and 16X Grammy award winning artist Kirk Franklin (51) made national headlines over the weekend after his oldest son Kerrion Franklin (32) released a recorded argument. In the recording, Kirk Franklin used profanity and physically threatened Kerrion.

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently shared that he has been "in a funk," struggling with depression and anxiety due to recent losses in his life. But then his therapist gave him some advice that deeply encouraged him.

Kirk Franklin opened up about the effect fatherlessness has had on his life in a recent interview on the Breakfast Club radio program.