Lena Byrd Miles: Walking on Water Into the Unknown

When it comes to gospel music, few voices today carry the same weight and soul as Lena Byrd Miles. With roots in Oakland’s church scene and a career that has seen her rise to the top of Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart, Lena is living proof that faith, talent, and perseverance can open unimaginable doors.

Her breakout single “W.O.W. (Walk On Water)” became a defining anthem of stepping out in faith and silencing doubt. It’s a message that resonates not only in music, but in her personal journey too. Despite her growing acclaim, Lena admits she still battles with nerves and the fear of the unknown.

That raw honesty came out in her recent conversation with Barret Edelstein – The Celeb Savant. In their chat, Lena opened up about hoping audiences truly love her music, even as she feels the weight of expectation. She confessed to being “scared of the unknown” but also reflected on how people can move through those fears, embrace uncertainty, and continue showing up authentically.

It’s that mix of vulnerability and courage that makes Lena so relatable. Behind the powerhouse vocals is a woman learning to trust, surrender, and believe in the path laid out before her.

Listen to the full conversation between Barret Edelstein and Lena Byrd Miles below – an inspiring look at a rising gospel star navigating fame, faith, and fear of the unknown.