Final Trump, Biden debate marked by clashes, but less chaos, Trump vs. Biden: ABC11 post-presidential debate analysis with experts, Man accused of plotting to kill Biden; van with guns found in NC, Anxious, fatigued about COVID-19? When we married we both had children of our own. I love having a close group of girls that surrounds me. She’s been happily married to her best friend, GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, for 24 years. With just 11 months to go in her sentence, Franklin is speaking out claiming she and her son were set up by an abusive husband and father and a corrupt justice system. Tammy is an Arlington, Texas native who is passionate about family and women. I didn’t know if I wanted to be in ministry—I didn’t feel good enough, pretty enough, or ready. Be sure to mark your calendars for next month’s Equipped by Faith gathering with our friend, Cheryl Jackson! 9. Your ultimate goal in life is not a ring and the change of your last name. We both brought our own issues and our own backgrounds into our marriage. Remember, what you are dealing with is temporary. 6. I thank God for a husband who was willing to go to counseling—but we both had to be willing to do the work. How do you stay encouraged and inspired when you feel hopeless? Read more about Tammy's heart in our interview below! *LOL* Be preparing yourself. They give me godly, honest answers. How did you and your husband, Kirk Franklin, meet?
But studying the Word is so important. We had to fight for our marriage—and I thank God for the godly people in our lives that encouraged us in that. All Rights Reserved. But at Equipped by Faith, we know Tammy as an incredible mother, an encourager and supporter of women of all ages and backgrounds, and beautiful testament to God’s grace and provision as she encourages others to live in this kind of God-given authority and lives out her life verse of 2 Peter 1:3: “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who has called us by His own glory and goodness.”. Here's why this is the perfect time, Historic slave plantation in Durham known for brutality, rape and resilience. If we are intact—it will flow down to your children. Focus on yourself and not so much on marriage. Tammy Franklin is known by many as the wife of gospel singer, Kirk Franklin. There’s so much energy we put into our kids—put your partner first. What would you tell women who are single and in the “waiting” season? 8. There was a 4 year off and on period of marriage counseling for us. I grew up in a very, very driven household in a denomination that was very religious.
I don’t have time for drama. I wanted to keep my child—but so many people were discouraging me and telling me to put my baby up for adoption.
But I had a dream one night of my little girl—the little girl in the dream just said, “God loves you and he’s with you.” And that moment began my true relationship with God. Thank you, Tammy! According to Paul in Corinthians, it’s better to stay single. He would be on tour but he would fly home on his off day so we could go to counseling. 1. My grandmother was very strict but sprinkled Jesus on everything—and that began a journey for me where God’s presence was very scary for me. 2.
Believing that when women come together to share both their triumphs as well as their failures, an atmosphere of real authenticity is created! Prior to marrying Kirk Franklin, Tammy was a single mother for 5 years and knows first hand the hurt and shame of disappointing her self and family after becoming pregnant as a freshman in college. Focus on your own growth and relationship with the Lord.
How did healing occur in your marriage? Together, Kirk and Tammy have two children, a son named Caziah Franklin who was born in 2000 & a daughter named Kennedy Franklin who was born in 1997. Tammy Franklin, in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and accessory charges, spoke to ABC11's Ed Crump from the Swannanoa Correctional Center for Women in western North Carolina about being accused of plotting to kill her husband. We met several times throughout our lives and it wasn’t until years later (and several girlfriends and boyfriends later) that we decided to be together. Bring it to God—sometimes problems are there to develop your character. What are some of the obstacles you have had to go through to get to this point?
Together, they have four children ranging from ages 19 to 31. 3. Prior to marrying Kirk Franklin, Tammy was a single mother for 5 years and knows first hand the hurt and shame of disappointing her self and … Especially with moms. Favorite scripture of the moment (or ever)? I love having people I can call when I’m having a problem and they’re going to pray with me, encourage me in a Biblical way, and not allow me to speak against my husband.
As I began my own journey of just coming into relationship with God I began to understand who he really was.
7. Copyright © 2020 WTVD-TV. I was only taught about God’s wrath—not His love. I knew God would continue to equip me for the ministry and our calling together. My mom showed me how to live this way. I was legally adopted and I had many things that happened in my childhood that I needed to work through later in life. But, it was the added heartache of being ridiculed and overly judged by her church community that eventually led Tammy to want to help fill a void for young girls and women who find themselves in similar situations. We really nurtured the friendship part of our relationship and we determined to be honest with one another. Kirk didn’t have much of a childhood and came with a lot of childlike qualities. Tell us a moment in your life when God became real to you? So I often felt like the adult in the relationship.
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"His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” 2 Peter 1:3. Tammy is an Arlington, Texas native who is passionate about family and women. They encourage me in my growth in the Lord. It’s nice to have isolated time with Him—but I always talk to God at any time of the day. Kirk fought loud—and I couldn’t keep up with that. Having walked through disappointments, shame, rejection, but also great joy, and success, Tammy now has a desire to nurture, encourage, and equip women of all ages to be who they are created to be. Marriage is not the end-all-be-all. It’s not the sum total of who you are. 10. My sisterhood and community—they always encourage me. She’s been happily married to her best friend, GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist, Kirk Franklin, for 24 years. Kirk proposed to both me and my daughter with rings—I knew he was the one I wanted to be with.
Sometimes it’s getting up earlier.
Keeping our marriage intact. He equipped me for the calling. My faith. When I got pregnant my freshman year of college and the church began to shame me, I became so depressed I almost moved into a home for pregnant girls. How did having children change the dynamic?
You see our relationship on Instagram, but we have intentionally put in the work. Expert offers advice, Durham Schools to resume sports with 'soft reopening', LATEST: Raleigh cheer gym warns parents of potential exposure, Fayetteville mom prays HOPE program will be a saving grace, Health officials warn carpooling is dangerous during pandemic, FDA approves remdesivir to treat COVID-19, Skipping appointments could cause harm, doctors and dentists warn, Planning to vote early? 5. After marrying her husband, Tammy decided to quit her job as a makeup artist and devote her time to being a good mother and a loving, supportive wife.
Together, they have four children ranging from ages 19 to 31. Equipped by Faith is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization created to equip and empower women of faith. How do you guard your relationship with the Lord? We were so encouraged by your genuine openness and beauty that radiates from the inside out! But God decides when we are ready. Having kids was an adjustment—but not like you’d think. Being in the Word.