The Deep End With Lecrae Lecrae Has An Uncensored Conversation w/ Preston Perry
Jun 13, 2024
Lecrae and Preston Perry dive deep into topics like redemption through marriage, true evangelism, aggressive street preaching, and the inspiration behind Preston's new book. They discuss personal journeys of faith, growth in relationships, challenges in identity, and the importance of compassion and empathy in evangelism.
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Viral Poems Sparked A Lifelong Friendship
- Preston met Jackie when both their poems went viral on the same P4CM night and they toured together as friends for years.
- Their friendship grew into marriage after Preston sensed God was calling Jackie as his wife and she revealed she had liked him for a year.
Chicago Childhood: Beauty And Trauma
- Preston recounts growing up in Roseland, a tightly knit but dangerous South Side Chicago neighborhood, and losing his uncle to murder at age 11.
- Those traumas fueled anger, identity struggles, and the environment that shaped his early life.
Saved For Your Culture, Not From It
- Preston says God didn't save him from his culture but for his culture, calling him to reach people where he came from.
- He argues culture isn't inherently evil and can be redeemed rather than rejected.