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, 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.

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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 major record deals, including the prize from The Four
*Her deep concerns for her generation.
*The peace she’s found through faith and motherhood.
*The making of her uplifting indie label single “Don’t Walk Away” with hitmakers Rodney Jerkins and Stanley Brown.

*And the inspiration behind the powerful music video that reminds us to hold onto hope and trust in God.

Tap in for a moving episode filled with wisdom, faith, and music that speaks to the soul.

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🎙️ 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 children to a life-changing revelation about his biological father.

Dr. Hutchins shares insights from his inspiring book, Father, I Never Knew You: Power of Forgiveness, offering wisdom, humor, and hope to all who listen.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ How he overcame the pain of paternal rejection
✅ Childhood stories—like preaching to chickens while learning to read
✅ What it was like working alongside gospel legend Andraé Crouch
…and so much more.

This encore episode honors Dr. Hutchins’ legacy of faith, resilience, and healing through forgiveness. May he Rest In Heaven.✨

🔗 Listen now on Podomatic, Apple, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you stream podcasts.
Let his voice inspire you once again.

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🎙️ 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 life-changing revelation about his biological father.

Dr. Hutchins shares insights from his inspiring book, Father, I Never Knew You: Power of Forgiveness, offering wisdom, humor, and hope to all who listen.

🎧 Tune in to hear:
✅ How he overcame the pain of paternal rejection
✅ Childhood stories—like preaching to chickens while learning to read
✅ What it was like working alongside gospel legend Andraé Crouch
…and so much more.

This encore episode honors Dr. Hutchins’ legacy of faith, resilience, and healing through forgiveness. May he Rest In Heaven.✨

🔗 Listen now on Podomatic, Apple, Amazon Music, Spotify or wherever you stream podcasts.
Let his voice inspire you once again.

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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—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.

🎙️ Don’t miss it—Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast featuring MAJOR. Streaming now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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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 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.

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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 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.

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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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