Sunday morning listening doesn’t have to begin with searching through songs. Sometimes the better choice is to let a knowledgeable host lead.

On WWOZ, The Gospel Show with Lauren Mastro offers that invitation every Sunday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Eastern, or 8:30 to 10 a.m. in New Orleans. It airs on the station’s primary stream and 90.7 FM locally. The station’s schedule includes Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026. WWOZ program page | Schedule

A host with roots in blues and gospel

Mastro’s route to gospel broadcasting began with volunteering and substituting on blues programs. In a station profile, she says she initially felt apprehensive about filling in for gospel host Brother Jess.

Her brother, blues musician Johnny Mastro, helped her explore the connections between blues and gospel, including the music of Sister Rosetta Tharpe and the Rev. Dan Smith. Those are influences described in her background, not an announced playlist for the next broadcast.

Mastro identifies gospel, spiritual and inspirational music as the program’s territory. She also credits the South’s musical traditions, civil rights history and resilience with shaping the care she brings to the microphone. WWOZ’s Mastro family profile

Why the human host matters

WWOZ says its volunteer hosts select their own music rather than follow station-provided playlists. They bring personal collections and individual perspectives to their programs. That makes it a good choice for listeners who want discovery guided by a person rather than an automated sequence. WWOZ show-host information

This is a music radio program, not an advertised live church service or concert. No specific artist lineup has been announced for the next edition.

How to listen

Open WWOZ’s official player and choose WWOZ: Primary Stream, rather than WWOZ-2. Start a few minutes before 9:30 a.m. Eastern to set the volume and confirm the correct stream.

Listeners in the New Orleans area can tune to 90.7 FM. WWOZ’s streaming help page also links to its iPhone and Android applications.

If Sunday morning is inconvenient, visit the two-week archive, select a recent Sunday and find The Gospel Show with Lauren Mastro.

WWOZ describes a rolling two-week listening window, not a permanent collection. It notes that recordings can begin mid-song and that some special broadcasts may be excluded. Archive information

Accessibility and the listening experience

Once playback begins, you can enjoy the program without watching a screen. However, Web Radio Info has not independently tested the player, applications, or archive with screen readers or keyboard-only navigation.

For a first visit, try the player before the program starts. The archive offers another option if the scheduled time doesn’t fit your morning.

Audio Concierge recommendation: A worthwhile Sunday appointment for listeners seeking gospel through a named host, with the flexibility to return to recent programs.

Schedule and listening options checked Nov. 14, 2026. Broadcast plans may change.

About the author

Cassandra Lee is the Gospel, Christian, and Spiritual Music Curator for Web Radio Info. With a deep love for human-curated radio and community connection, she explores the sacred sounds and familiar voices that turn everyday broadcasts into lifelines of hope.