Den of Kings returns with a powerful new episode on Mental Wealth, released on World Mental Health Day. Kirk Franklin sits with NLE The Great, Dr. Jay Barnett, KevOnStage, Ray J, and Jonathan Majors for an unfiltered conversation about grief, healing, protecting peace, and the battles Black men face in silence. From childhood wounds and loss, to navigating fame, fatherhood, and faith, this episode is raw, real, and deeply needed.
Topics Covered
*Why men struggle to talk about mental health and happiness
*Vulnerability, prayer, and learning to listen to your inner voice
*Suicide, self-harm, and stories of survival
*Coping with grief, loss of loved ones, and family burdens
*Faith, therapy, and the tension between church teachings and healing
*The pressures of fame, social media, and public scrutiny
*Masculinity, affection, and the missing power of brotherhood among Black men
*How gratitude, service, and connection can rebuild peace