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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