Over the course of his storied, 40+ year career, Michael W. Smith has written and released over 36 no. 1 songs, received 45+Dove Awards, and has sold more than 15 million albums. But far more important than any of these accolades and milestones, he’s given back to the global community (through Compassion International, Rocketown, and more), and has exemplified living out the calling of a whole-hearted worship leader.

We are excited to introduce a new host for the Lead Worship Well podcast in Chris Kuti! Chris and Michael discuss going the distance, dying to self, worship as a way of life, his new song for the Church (“Hymn For Communion”) and how you hold family, faith and a calling like this over a lifetime.

Resources for Michael W. Smith: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Michael-W.-Smith/

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Last year, Hope Darst joined us in person here at the MultiTracks.com HQ!

Hope has written powerful songs like “Peace Be Still,” “If The Lord Builds the House,” and more recently, “Mighty Name of Jesus.” She speaks on her heart for the local church and her passionate for writing songs that help worship leaders lead from a place of integrity and authority.

Enjoy this conversation and live recordings of songs from her latest record, In The Mighty Name of Jesus.

Resources for Hope Darst: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Hope-Darst/

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This Black History Month, Chris Baker (MultiTracks Gospel Brand Manager) and Dee Jone (MultiTracks Africa Brand Manager) trace the sound that carried the people from spirituals, to gospel, to today’s worship, and how that river now flows across Africa and back again. They speak on mission, music, and the future of a truly global Church. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

MultiTracks Gospel resources: https://www.leadworshipwell.com/releases/top-gospel-songs-2026

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We’re excited to release our first podcast episode of 2026! Today we have a conversation with worship leader and solo artist, TAYA. We speak with her on the journey of writing her second solo record, The Reminder, and the importance of trust, surrender, and remembering the goodness of Jesus.

Resources for TAYA: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/TAYA/

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In this episode, we chat with Chelsea Plank of SEU Worship! This conversation centers around the heart of and context behind the SEU Worship ministry, discipling and stewarding the gifts of students, their latest album, and the power behind the story of the prodigal son. We hope it encourages you!

Resources for SEU Worship: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/SEU-Worship/

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Phil Wickham is a GRAMMY nominated artist and leader in the modern worship movement, having penned countless songs sung in churches around the world. Phil joins us to speak on the songs off his latest record, Song Of The Saints, share stories about his upbringing in a worship leader’s home, and the impact pf his music on global audiences.

Resources for Phil Wickham: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Phil-Wickham/

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Today’s MT Conference Preview episode is a conversation between Steve McPherson and Stephen Brewster! They discuss how to navigate music rights in ministry well, and preview the content they’ll be speaking into in greater detail at MT Conference.

Church Music Bootcamp is an optional conference add-on centered around navigating the complex world of music rights. Join these worship industry leaders for an intensive, one-day deep dive into songwriting and publishing, performance rights, licensing, distribution, audience building, and how to approach business in a church environment.

Register for Church Music Bootcamp: https://mtconference.multitracks.com/bootcamp

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Chris Tomlin reflects on his recent experience with leading worship at the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, the wider spiritual climate in America right now, and the themes, unexpected moments, and hopes for his new album coming Friday: The King Is Still The King.

Resources for Chris Tomlin: https://www.multitracks.com/artists/Chris-Tomlin/

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