In a new video released by TMZ, reporters approached Kirk Franklin and asked him whether or not he would produce a gospel album for pop star Justin Bieber. The icon was open to the idea and said he believes grace should be extended to the young star.

The gospel icon was spotted outside of the Los Angeles airport when asked by TMZ reporters if he would ever produce a gospel record for Bieber. Franklin replied, "We're friends. I hope and wish him the best," he said, "He's a very talented young man and like I said man I just believe in grace."

Watch the video below:

Bieber has been actively strengthening his Christian faith according to numerous reports. Last month Bieber was spotted attending a Pittsburgh Steelers Bible study in New York. Pictures from his appearance immediately hit the Internet when player started tweeting photos with Bieber. "Didn't know he was a steelers fan, but welcome to steelernation @justinbieber," defensive player Cam Heyward captioned photo of himself and Bieber.

Just met @justinbieber at Steelers Bible study tonight! pic.twitter.com/AhRkDST77Z

"” Arthur Moats (@dabody52) November 9, 2014

Bieber reportedly connected with Hillsong New York Pastor Carl Lentz and the Bible study was apart of a full weekend of events that was said to be part of a religious retreat.

"It was amazing to see him there worshipping and praising God," a church member told NJ.com after Biebers Montclair retreat, "He was so worshipful, and I was speechless. He was actually just sitting in the congregation."

The Canadian pop star's mother Pattie Mallette has publicly said that Bieber became a Christian at an early age. In 2010 Bieber himself said the following to the Associated Press:

"Hollywood is ... a scary place. There's a lot going on, there's a lot of bad things, but there's also a lot of good things. I'm able to live my dream; I'm able to do a lot of good things. Basically, I don't even consider religion. Like, I'm a Christian; I believe in God, I believe that Jesus died on a cross for my sins. I believe that I have a relationship and I'm able to talk to him and really, he's the reason I'm here, so I definitely have to remember that. As soon as I start forgetting, I've got to click back and be like, you know, this is why I'm here," stated Bieber.

Despite Bieber's many run-ins with the law he appears to be trying to get himself back on the narrow path. Would you want to hear a Gospel album from Bieber? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.