Synopsis
The Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast features interviews with today's top recording artists and celebrities in family and faith based entertainment.
Episodes
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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 Duration: 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 Duration: 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 Duration: 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 Duration: 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 Duration: 23minREWIND EPISODE: A Powerful Conversation with Evvie McKinney