Videos

Second Chances, Prison Ministry Through Music, and New Beginnings at 40 with Mia Stokes

By Kerry Douglas — July 03, 2025

Singer-songwriter Mia Stokes opens up about her transformation during 25 months of incarceration, where she wrote 60 songs in six months and discovere...

Faith, Music, and a Sparkly Saxophone, Theresa Grayson

By Kerry Douglas — June 19, 2025

In this episode of Up, Close & In Focus with Kerry Douglas, get ready to experience the extraordinary talent of Theresa Grayson, a phenomenal saxophon...

From Addiction to Anointing: A Journey of Redemption with Wess Morgan

By Kerry Douglas — June 06, 2025

In this moving episode of Up Close and In Focus, Kerry Douglas welcomes gospel powerhouse Wess Morgan for an unfiltered conversation about redemption,...

Full Circle: How a Saxophone Lesson Became a 30-Year Reunion with Horace Alexander Young

By Kerry Douglas — May 22, 2025

Kerry Douglas opens his door expecting a saxophone teacher for his 12-year-old daughter - instead, he finds Horace Alexander Young, the same musician...

Cedric Ballard on Music Ministry, The Heal Movement, and Industry Perseverance

By Kerry Douglas — May 15, 2025

In this episode of Up Close and In Focus, host Kerry Douglas reunites with gospel artist Cedric Ballard, revealing their 25+ year journey from selling...

The Chosen Voice : Zacardi Cortez's Unstoppable Gospel Journey

By Kerry Douglas — May 08, 2025

In this episode of Up Close and In Focus, Kerry Douglas chats with Zacardi Cortez about his rise from Houston's Acres Homes to becoming a gospel music...

Lasha' Knox on Faith, Family & Finding Her Moment

By Kerry Douglas — April 17, 2025

Gospel recording artist Lasha' Knox joins Kerry Douglas on Up Close and In Focus to discuss her musical journey alongside industry giants James Fortun...

The Glory Returns: Earnest Pugh on Music, Mentorship, and Unexpected Comebacks

By Kerry Douglas — April 11, 2025

A single American Idol performance launched Earnest Pugh’s 14-year-old hit "I Need Your Glory" to #1 on iTunes overnight! In this episode of Up Close...

The Family Returns: 30 Years of Gospel Legacy

By Kerry Douglas — March 21, 2025

While their soul-soothing harmonies filled radio waves across America for three decades, The Family mysteriously stepped away from gospel's center sta...

Breaking Through: Journey of Music, Miracles, and Motherhood with Jokia

By Kerry Douglas — January 20, 2025

Step into an emotional episode of Up Close and In Focus as host Kerry Douglas sits down with Billboard-charting artist Jokia. She talks about her tran...

Beyond the Charts: Percy Bady on Music, Faith, and Resilience

By Kerry Douglas — January 13, 2025

Join host Kerry Douglas for an intimate conversation with legendary songwriter Percy Bady on Up Close and In Focus. Discover the stories behind chart-...

Climbing Higher with Earnest Pugh

By Kerry Douglas — January 06, 2025

Get ready for a soul-stirring journey with gospel music titan Ernest Pugh and industry icon Kerry Douglas. These longtime collaborators dive deep, ser...

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