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

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📍 Chapters

0:00 – Welcome to The Den
5:01 – Opening prayer & why mental health matters
8:48 – What really makes you happy?
15:00 – Self-harm, survival, and choosing help
18:55 – On humiliation, shame, and rebuilding
30:30 – Fighting the dark space and dealing with grief
54:47 – The missing medicine: affection, brotherhood, connection
1:22:50 – “Isolation is dangerous”: naming the dark places
1:44:14 – Closing charge: you are not alone

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