Sinopse
The Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast features interviews with today's top recording artists and celebrities in family and faith based entertainment.
Episódios
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Episode 332: Gospel's Otis Kemp Shares Deliverance from Drugs and Alcohol to Business and Music Success
29/08/2025 Duração: 19minTune in to this powerful rewind of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast with guest, Stellar-nominated gospel artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur Otis Kemp of Miami.Otis opens up about his miraculous deliverance from drugs and alcohol, his rise as a successful businessman, and his journey to becoming a chart-topping recording artist committed to saving souls. You’ll also get the story behind his hit single “Everything” featuring Lena Byrd Miles.This is one conversation you don’t want to miss—real, raw, and inspiring.Get inspired. Listen now.Subscribe FREE. Download FREE.#OtisKemp #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #GospelMusic #Christianity #Inspirational #Faith #PodcastFollow Lin. Woods on:Facebook & LinkedIn: @Lin Woods Instagram & TikTok: @Linwoods96 X: @linwoods
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Episode 331: Christian Artist Dante Bowe Is Back After 2 Years and Doing It His Way With Welcome Home
23/08/2025 Duração: 21minDon’t miss this week’s must-hear episode of the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast!Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning singer, songwriter, worship leader, and producer Dante Bowe joins Lin. Woods to share his powerful journey. He opens up about life after his departure from Maverick City Music, how God exceeded his expectations, and a fun fact about him that just might surprise you (hint: it involves taste).Dante also talks about his live recording, collaborations with Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Tamela Mann, and how God led him to record his new album Welcome Home. Plus, a snippet of the single, Kid Again. You don’t want to miss this inspiring and transparent conversation!Listen. Follow. Subscribe. Download FREE.Visit our website: linwoodsinspiredmedia.com#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #DanteBowe #GospelMusic #ChristianMusic #NewMusic #WelcomeHome #TashaCobbsLeonard #TamelaMann #FaithAndMusic #GospelPodcast #KingdomMusic #MusicMinistry
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Episode 330: Gospel Legend Keith Pringle Talks Getting Whipped About Night Church, Playing For James Cleveland and Aretha's Dad, and His New Perfect Peace
16/08/2025 Duração: 25minOn 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. Franklin’s church, filling in for legends Walter and Edwin Hawkins, and recording a fresh version of his church staple “Perfect Peace.”You’ll laugh, cry, and be uplifted by his stories, wisdom, and music.Don’t miss it—listen, follow, subscribe, and download FREE!Connect with Lin. Woods: Instagram & TikTok: @linwoods96 Facebook & LinkedIn: @Lin Woods X (Twitter): @linwoods #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #GospelMusic #KeithPringle #GospelLegend #FaithAndMusic #GospelEntertainment
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Episode 329: Viral Sensation, Singer Songwriter Darnel Alexander Talks Instant Stardom, Staying On Purpose and Missing Emotions
08/08/2025 Duração: 19minViral 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 gives heartfelt advice to aspiring artists chasing their dreams.Listen now for music inspiration, industry insights, and a reminder that one authentic moment can touch millions.Listen, Follow, Subscribe, and Download for FREE!#LinWoodsInspiredMedia #ViralSensation #DarnelAlexanderMusic #LutherVandross #GaragePerformance #ViralMusic #MusicIndustryTalk #StayOnPurpose #AspiringArtists #MusicWithHeart #PodcastPromo #InspiringStories #MusicInspiration #ViralStar #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast
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Episode 328: Gospel Recording Artist DAMITA Shares Battle With Cancer and Now Flying High!
02/08/2025 Duração: 28minThis 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-year battle with cancer, even as she fought through the pandemic and caught COVID.Now cancer-free, DAMITA opens up about ministry highs and lows, confronting sexism in the church, and why she’s more determined than ever to encourage young artists and anyone fighting sickness or opposition to stand your ground and keep believing.And the best part? She's ready to FLY! DAMITA shares the story behind her uplifting new single, “FLY,” a bold anthem of freedom, faith, overcoming and fresh beginnings.Don’t miss this inspiring episode of survival, strength, and soaring high again.Listen. Follow. Subscribe.
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Episode 327: Gospel Industry Network's Bishop Kenneth Wells Talks Surviving Infidelity, Book and Road to Healing
26/07/2025 Duração: 26minOn 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.Tap in. Be inspired. Share with someone who needs this.
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Episode 326: LaTocha formerly of Xscape Shuts Out The Noise and Tells Her Gospel Truth (Rewind)
18/07/2025 Duração: 25minREWIND 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 staying true to herself through the ups and downs of the music industry.She opens up about being mentored by gospel icon Shirley Caesar and the legendary Whitney Houston, staying grounded in her faith, working with Jermaine Dupri, and tuning out the noise of the industry.Plus, we talk about her launching a record label, her faith-filled cookbook, her gospel album, new music—and she drops some real wisdom for up-and-coming artists.Don’t miss this rewind of one of our most inspiring episodes!Follow us on social media for the latest updates and more exclusive content! Instagram: @Linwoods96, @Lin_Woods_Inspi
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Episode 325: Stellar Nominated Gospel Recording Artist and Worship Master Christopher J. Watkins Reveals How God Came through
12/07/2025 Duração: 22minOn 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 that’s okay. He shares wisdom on why we shouldn't judge today’s gospel music so quickly and lets us in on how Chris & Kyle with true Spirit was formed, and sustaining in an evolving gospel landscape.PLUS—get an exclusive listen to his inspiring new single, "God Came Through For Me", featuring the powerhouse vocals of Sheri Jones-Moffett. Don’t miss this soul-stirring and real conversation that dives deep into the ministry, the music, and the movement behind the melodies.Available now on all streaming platforms.Subscribe, download for FREE, and share!Connect on Social Media:Instagram & Tik Tok
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Episode 324: Hollywood Actor and Man of Faith, Fernando Marrero Talks Faith and Breakthrough Role In Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2
05/07/2025 Duração: 21minOn 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 aspiring actors, and a sneak peek at his exciting upcoming film projects.Real talk. Real faith. Real inspiration.Listen now. Subscribe and Download For FREE. Follow Lin. Woods for more:X: @linwoods Instagram & TikTok: @linwoods96 Facebook & LinkedIn: @lin.woodsFollow Fernando Marrero (“The PBA”) on social media:@team_pbaHashtags:#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #FernandoMarrero #FaithAndFilm #ChristianActor #HollywoodFaith #HappyGilmore2 #Netflix #EntertainmentWithPurpose
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Episode 323: Larry Rodgers, Christian Book Publisher, Former Power Ranger and Entertainer Who Worked with M.C. Hammer, Tells His Story
28/06/2025 Duração: 35minThis 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 life in entertainment, and how it all led him to launch ForWord Books, a faith-based publishing company, a youth magazine, a church—and a whole new movement in literacy entertainment.It’s real. It’s inspiring. And it’s all faith-centered.Tune in now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Podomatic, or wherever you get your podcasts.#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #ForwordBooks #ChristianBooks #FaithBasedEntertainment #Christianity #FaithFollow me on social media: X: @linwoods Instagram & TikTok: @linwoods96 Facebook & LinkedIn: @lin.woods
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Episode 322: Hollywood TV and Stage Actress Ellia English Tells It Straight_The Jamie Foxx Show, Pay Disparities, Martin and More (Rewind)
20/06/2025 Duração: 19minFrom 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, and what it really takes to succeed as a Black woman in Hollywood. Plus, hear her bold take on Taraji P. Henson’s revelations about pay inequality for Black actors—and why this conversation matters.Listen FREE, Subscribe FREE, Download FREE – and be inspired by the wisdom, warmth, and real talk of Ellia English.#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #OfficiallyElliaEnglish #BlackHollywood #Podcast #FaithAndFame
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Episode 321: Inspirational Artist Evvie McKinney, Winner of “Diddy’s” The Four, Shares Why She Walked Away from Two Deals and Started her Own Label
13/06/2025 Duração: 23minREWIND EPISODE: A Powerful Conversation with Evvie McKinney
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Episode 318: Platinum Selling Recording Artist MAJOR. and Hope Dealer Tells His Story
30/05/2025 Duração: 26minOn 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—you’ll hear the full story straight from the source!In this powerful and emotional episode, MAJOR. opens up about:Losing his dear friend and brother in purpose, Chadwick Boseman, Advocating for overlooked and underestimated church kids at his alma mater, Berklee College of Music, the story behind his current hit, “I Prayed For You” and how faith fuels his creativity and mission to heal the world with hope.Get ready to laugh, reflect, and be inspired by this unforgettable conversation.
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Episode 317: Pastor JP of JP & Nem Talks Returning To Gospel After 13 Years On Fiyah!
24/05/2025 Duração: 28minPastor 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 facing invisible barriers and holding on to unshakable faith.And now he's back with NEW MUSIC and a renewed mission for the Kingdom!Hear his real story about navigating an industry that didn’t know where to place him, but couldn’t ignore his gift. Pastor JP is uncategorizable—but undeniably anointed.Listen. Follow. Subscribe. Download FREE.#Gospel #Inspirational #Church #Faith #ChristianRock #Testimony #LinWoodsPodcast
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Episode 316: Singer Fred Reed Shares Faith That took Him from Homelessness to Hit-making artist and Community Leader
17/05/2025 Duração: 26minThis 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 Refuge Center, he’s changing lives through music, mentorship, and STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art & Math) programs that keep youth off the streets and on the right path.It's about Faith. Resilience. Music. Purpose. You’ll want to hear this testimony.Listen, Download & Subscribe FREE#FredReedsMusic #LinWoodsGospelEntertainment #FaithInAction #ChristianInspiration #GospelAndRNB #CommunityLeader #BlackMusicMatters #STREAMEducation #NonprofitLeadership
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Episode 315: Jerry Mannery of Mississippi Mass Choir Shares If Choirs are Still Needed, Latest Music and more!
10/05/2025 Duração: 33minThe 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! Listen Now. Download & Subscribe – It’s FREE! #LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #MississippiMassChoir #JerryMannery #GospelMusic #Choirs #Faith #ChurchMusic #Inspiration Follow on social media: X: @linwoods Facebook and LinkedIn: @Lin. Woods Instagram and Tik Tok: @linwoods96
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Episode 314: StephenHurd-Praise and Worship Guru Talks 90s Worship vs 2025, Men Who Worship and More
02/05/2025 Duração: 25minHere’s a polished and engaging version of your promo copy, optimized for social media, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: