Lin. Woods' Gospel Entertainment Podcast

On this week’s Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, gospel legend, singer, songwriter, and choir master Keith Pringle—the voice behind gospel classics “Call Him Up” and “Can’t Stop Praising His Name”—sits down with Lin. Woods for a powerful conversation.

Keith shares his inspiring backstory, from getting “whipped about Night Church,” to playing piano for gospel pioneer James Cleveland, serving at Rev. C.L. Frank...

Viral singing sensation Darnel Alexander—the man who racked up over 3 million views belting a Luther Vandross classic from his garage—joins host Lin. Woods on the Lin. Woods Inspired Media podcast!

Darnel shares his powerful backstory, how one video changed everything, and why today’s music is often missing the emotion that connects to the soul. He opens up about staying on purpose, navigating the spotlight, and giv...

This week, Gospel singer, songwriter, and Stellar Award nominee DAMITA Chandler (aka DAMITA) joins Lin. Woods for a powerful, transparent, and faith-filled conversation you don’t want to miss on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast.

From her early days singing with her family and Voices of Unity, to her celebrated solo career, DAMITA shares her incredible gospel journey—and how faith carried her through a six...

On this powerful rewind episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, Bishop Kenneth Wells—President of the Gospel Industry Network—gets real and raw about overcoming infidelity, his deeply personal journey to healing, and his eye-opening book, “When Perfect Is Not: The Process of Healing From Infidelity.”
This is one you’ll want to hear again—or for the first time.

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REWIND ALERT!
We’re taking it back to a powerful episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast you’ve got to hear again!

I sat down with LaTocha—yes, the powerhouse vocalist from the platinum-selling R&B group Xscape—for an intimate and inspiring conversation. From singing in the church to taking the R&B and Hip-Hop worlds by storm, LaTocha shares her incredible journey of purpose, faith, and st...

On this week’s episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, I sit down with Worship and Choir Master Christopher J. Watkins—the gifted composer, songwriter, and recording artist behind the sound of the Stellar Award-nominated choir, Chris & Kyle with True Spirit.

Christopher opens up about his songwriting strategy, the power of authentic worship, and how not every song is made for Sunday morning—and t...

On this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, I sit down with Hollywood actor, man of faith, and former MMA star, Fernando Marrero.

He opens up about his powerful journey—from the fight cage to the big screen—and his latest role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2, written by and starring Adam Sandler.

Fernando shares how faith fuels his career, the lessons he’s learned in Hollywood, his advice for...

This week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, I sit down with Larry Rodgers—Christian Book Publisher, former Power Ranger, and veteran entertainer. From the streets of St. Louis to Hollywood, Larry shares his incredible backstory—how he danced alongside M.C. Hammer, opened for Janet Jackson, and mentored fellow church member and comedy icon Chris Tucker.

He pulls back the curtain on the highs and lows of...

From Small Town Georgia to Hollywood Fame: Actress Ellia English Tells It Like It Is – Part 2!

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, beloved Hollywood TV actress Ellia English (The Jamie Foxx Show, Martin, HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, My Sisters and Me)  shares the backstory of her inspiring journey.

She opens up about navigating the ups and downs of showbiz, a...

REWIND EPISODE: A Powerful Conversation with Evvie McKinney 🎧

Back by popular demand, don’t miss this encore presentation of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast featuring guest, Evvie McKinney, the powerhouse vocalist and winner of Sean “Diddy” Combs' hit talent competition show, The Four: Battle For Stardom.

In this heartfelt and transparent interview, Evvie shares:
*Why she walked away from two ...

🎙️ Encore Pt. 2 Episode Tribute: Remembering Dr. Norman Hutchins 🎙️
Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast

In loving memory of Dr. Norman Hutchins,  we’re re-releasing pt. 2 of one of our most powerful and heartfelt episodes.

In this unforgettable conversation, the beloved Gospel recording artist, pastor, and author opens up about his extraordinary life journey, from growing up as the youngest of twelve...

🎙️ Encore Episode Tribute: Remembering Dr. Norman Hutchins 🎙️
Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast

In loving memory of Dr. Norman Hutchins,  we’re re-releasing one of our most powerful and heartfelt episodes.

In this unforgettable conversation, the beloved Gospel recording artist, pastor, and author opens up about his extraordinary life journey, from growing up as the youngest of twelve children to a...

On this episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, Lin. is sitting down with platinum-selling recording artist, actor, and the self-proclaimed “Hope Dealer”—MAJOR.

From the moment his soulful anthem “Why I Love You” touched hearts around the world, MAJOR. has been on a mission to spread love, light, and faith through music. But did you know that smash hit was inspired by a chicken salad sandwich? Yup—yo...

Pastor JP of JP & Nem shares his backstory and where he’s been for the last 13 years on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast — and you do not want to miss this powerful testimony!

From a child prodigy on drums in a Detroit church to a groundbreaking leader of a Christian Black Rock Band... Pastor JP takes us on a soul-stirring journey:
From choir director to pulpit, to genre-breaking, to industry-shaking, to ...

This week on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast, don’t miss an inspiring conversation with R&B hitmaker, songwriter, and community leader Fred Reed of Wilmington, Delaware.

Once homeless with his wife and children, Fred shares his powerful journey—from growing up in the projects to launching his own record label and writing gospel and R&B hits. As a father and founder of the award-winning Reeds Refu...

The Mississippi Mass Choir is BACK and topping the charts with One Way Home!

Join us as choir co-founder, songwriter, and producer Jerry Mannery shares:
His incredible backstory, how the legendary choir got started, and are choirs still relevant today amid praise and worship teams at church? Mississippi Mass’s powerful, chart-topping album and more!
 

Don’t miss this rewind of a powerful, inspiring conversation!
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🎙️ New Episode Alert!
Don’t miss this week’s powerful episode of Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast!

Host Lin. Woods sits down with Praise and Worship guru, recording artist, songwriter, and producer Stephen Hurd to talk about:
His journey from Brandywine, MD, to global worsh...

🎙️ Part 2 is here! Hit-making gospel artist James Hall of James Hall and Worship & Praise returns to the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast to dive deeper into his story!

In this episode, James shares:  His evolution in gospel music.
His love affair with jazz. How a unique relationship with his father sparked an unexpected passion
His creative process. And the scoop on his new music project
Plus, ...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE – PART 1
Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast presents a powerful, unfiltered conversation with gospel hitmaker James Hall of James Hall & Worship and Praise! 🙌🏾

From being ignored by a reluctant mentor…
 To forming a high school choir that launched his career…
 To the bold fashion, the signature sound, and the New Jazz gospel fusion…

James Hall shares it all in this inspiri...