The Good Word with Tisha Lewis

Cedric Nash joins us on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis to talk finances and faith. Nash is an investor, entrepreneur, and author. He is also the founder of the Black Wealth Summit, which holds its annual conference in Washington, DC each spring. Nash shares advice on how people can save, invest, and maximize their finances while navigating inflation and affordability concerns. He also shares how his faith impacts finances, a message for graduating college seniors entering the work force and the importance of a secondary income. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19-year-old faith-based influencer and singer Trinity Jay joins us on this week’s episode of The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! We talk about faith on college campuses, new music, social media plus family! She’s one of 8 siblings and her parents are expecting. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Sundays on Fox Local DC and on Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author and Life Coach Shaniqua Cousins joins us on The Good Word! 2026 has six months left! Shaniqua is showing us how to rest, reset and pivot for the rest of 2026. Plus, she shares her favorite scripture with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Wooten stepped out on faith to pursue her passion and became a fascinator designer to the stars, creating the brand Society in Bloom! Wooten joins us on The Good and shares how an idea became reality and now she’s designing timeless pieces popping up at major events across the globe. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sunday on Fox Local DC and on Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul. Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Pastor Elect Kevin Gresham II from Greater Saint John Cathedral joins us on The Good Word to discuss "Be The Church Sunday" a movement where churches across the Washington, DC area partner to provide families with free gas, free groceries, and utility bill assistance. The area-wide effort takes place on Sunday, May 31st in Upper Marlboro at Greater Saint John Cathedral. Gresham says now more than ever the faith based community is needed to help families in need. He shares his personal journey including failing out of high school twice before going on to play football at The University of Maryland, working for the federal government, and ultimately following in his father's footsteps to become a preacher. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am on Fox Local and on Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gospel singing powerhouses David and Tamela Mann join us on The Good Word alongside How Sweet The Sound founder, DC native and Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts graduate Nate Brown! We discuss How Sweet The Sound, the largest gospel choir competition and concert, coming to The Anthem in DC this year on May 30th. Plus, the come back of the choir and solutions to help curb youth violence and teen takeovers. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am Sunday on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Master Boat Captain, Brain Tumor Survivor and Prince George's County Police Department Corporal Nashawn Taylor joins us on The Good Word! Nashawn shares her incredible story from being diagnosed with a brain tumor to undergoing emergency brain tumor surgery in September. She is also a Master Captain for her private charter boating company, and she is a scuba diver for the Prince George's County Police Department. Just 8 months after her brain tumor surgery, she is back on the water and back on the force, focusing on community engagement between police and young people. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Radio personality and foster care advocate Poet Taylor joins us on The Good Word! Poet is a popular radio personality in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. She also is a vocal foster care advocate, speaking from personal experience as a foster child in the DC foster care system. In an emotional interview, Poet gets candid about the challenges foster children face, sharing her own personal journey in the foster care system. She also shares the victories and success stories often ignored. This powerful conversation is taking place in May, National Foster Care Awareness month. A reported 360,000 children are in foster care in the United States and the National Council for Adoption says each year approximately 18,500 to 20,000 youth "age out" emancipate of the system without a permanent legal family. Poet highlights her success story including being adopted at 15 years old by her foster family, the Taylors, who she credits for her success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bishop Derek Grier at Grace Church joins us on The Good Word! He's talking about National Unity Weekend and how to heal and unify a divided world and country amid polarizing times. Bishop Grier says Unity Weekend is June 13-14 and it’s a global mission to come together and unify starting with community service projects on Saturday and pastors preaching from the same scripture that Sunday. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local and on Fox Soul Sundays! Check your local listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Children’s author L.C. Rogers joins us on The Good Word! She has a children’s book series focusing on character, confidence, and positive choices. The series was inspired by her son TJ who is now a student at Howard University. Plus, an incredible ode to her grandmother and the touching tribute she shared with Fox 5's Tisha Lewis in her grandmother’s honor. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local on Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul on Sundays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Faith and football! NFL star and former Commanders wide receiver, Virginia Tech HOKIE and DC native Joshua Morgan joins The Good Word! Morgan talks about faith, football, growing up in DC, mentorship and so-called teen takeovers popping up nationwide including in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. In an interview with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis, Joshua Morgan discusses the impact is grandmother had on his upbringing and NFL career. Watch The Good Word on Sundays on demand at 10am on Fox Local and Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

City of Praise Family Ministries Co-Pastor and First Lady Dr. Ylawnda Peebles joins us on The Good Word! We’re talking about the evolution of the First Lady from the pews to red carpets and more! Plus, how she and her husband Bishop Joel Peebles Sr. were victorious after almost losing their church and all things faith !!! Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and at 4pm and 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Politician-turned-pastor Michael Futrell joins us on The Good Word! He is the associate pastor at Impact Church in Woodbridge, Virginia but once upon a time he was burning up the basketball court and making his mark in politics across the Commonwealth! He traded it all to pursue his passion, purpose and service to God. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on Sundays on demand on Fox Local at 10am and Sundays on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What an important and inspiring conversation with Terri Nichols Long on The Good Word this week! She’s 1 of 53 million caregivers nationwide caring for family members and loved ones. Terri is the founder and CEO of From Trauma 2 Triumph and her faith is fueling her journey as she takes care of her aging parents and more! She’s sharing this journey with us and the world including complete strangers on social media who have reached out offering encouragement and support especially for her viral social media star mother #convoswithcarrie! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local at 10am Sundays and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bishop Vance Oldes joins us on The Good Word! Bishop Oldes is best known for his viral videos on Instagram and TikTok where he roller skates, dances and does skits! He's amassed more than a million followers on social media!Bishop Oldes is a husband, father, and preacher. He says he was called to preach at 10 years old and now he’s reaching people around the world via his viral social media videos!He has a message and a word for his critics but most importantly his journey of recovery and redemption.Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sunday at 10am and Sunday on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most of you know her from hit reality TV show Love & Marriage DC. Erana Tyler wears many hats including wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of faith. In an interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she talks about it all including her early journey as a single mother and teenage mother! Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and at 4pm and 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX 5 DC Anchor and Host of "The Marissa Mitchell Show" joins us on The Good Word! The Marissa Mitchell Show debuted on FOX 5, February 2nd and 11am and airs Monday through Friday at 11am. Marissa joins FOX 5's Tisha Lewis to discuss her new show, the power of faith and the importance of family. Marissa also shares more about her unwavering belief in her dreams and her favorite interview! Plus, life changing advice and the power of leaning into God's will for your life. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef by day! Minister and gospel musician by night! JoNate Leak joins us on The Good Word and shares how he pursues his passion in the kitchen and the pews. JoNate is a chef. He is also an ordained minister and gospel musician who created and spearheaded Sounds and Spirits DC. He says it’s the longest running open mic event in the Washington, DC area.JoNate also shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis about his chance encounter with the late gospel powerhouse Richard Smallwood.Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand 10am on Fox Local Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul Sundays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrity Life Coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack joins us on The Good Word!  She shares how to help women turn their pain into purpose and profit using her H.E.A.L. Framework.  Dr. Chi Quita Mack is a licensed social worker, and she focuses her work on women, especially highly successful women who are navigating trauma, depression, imposter syndrome and more. Dr. Mack says, "I teach women now how to take their story and turn it into a profit." She shared step-by-step with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis how to achieve success internally, personally and professionally and shares how her faith impacted her work with women. "I help women turn their pain into profit through my H.E.A.L. Framework.  That's honesty, expression, awareness and light... hard work looks like therapy," said Dr. Mack. Dr. Mack says the top challenge many women are navigating is feeling unworthy.  She hopes to change that! Dr. Mack is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and says she has helped women nationwide including celebrities, politicians and even other life coaches! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LaChelle Johnson is the author of “Rise Rich” and she joins us on The Good Word! She shares how she stepped out on faith and now lives a debt free life! Johnson says she went from no money to ‘mo money and debt free in one year. She shares how she and her family became debt free and more strategies on how she leaned into her faith to transform her finances. Johnson says, “Instead of living check to check, we should live choice to choice,” and shares how to make financial decisions that align with your goals. Johnson is married with three children and lives in Maryland.Watch on demand on Fox Local at 10am on Sundays and on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kellie Williams joins us on The Good Word! Actress, author and producer Kellie Williams shares the moments behind the scenes on hit sit-com Family Matters that prompted her to lean into her faith. Plus, her hot take on comedians poking fun of church and her reaction to former castmates "messing up."  Kellie Williams also discusses her new book "Triple Threat" with DMV roots. The book spotlights Williams' beginnings at Howard University's children's theater. Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ Hairston joins us on The Good Word! He is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Pastor of The Gathering Place in Washington, DC. For the first time, Hairston shares his reaction to comedian Druski's skit mocking mega church pastors. Hairston tells The Good Word's Tisha Lewis he thought it was funny! "I think Druski is a genius in his presentation, but what he did is not new. Martin Lawrence has done parody of church... what happens on social media becomes reality before it's reality," said Hairston. Watch on demand on Fox Local and YouTube Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm Eastern and 4:30pm Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new Youth Pastor at Grace Church VA David Grier joins us on The Good Word! He was officially installed as a Youth Pastor on December 31st 2025 at the church's Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve. Pastor David is also a husband and a soon to be father! At a time when church attendance is struggling, at 26 years old, he’s connecting with young people and young adults, all while following in his father Grace Church VA's Bishop Derek Grier's footsteps in ministry. Watch on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local and coming soon on Fox Soul! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities and that’s not all!She says she was misdiagnosed.She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey.Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges.She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.On demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am Eastern!And coming soon on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm Eastern! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and author Kym Whitley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Kym shares how she found her faith in college as a student at Fisk University. In a sit-down interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she says “fear will hold you back from who you are supposed to be,” no matter your faith. Kym is in the Washington, DC area hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET and BET Her.  This year’s honorees include Pastor Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and cultural icon David Banner and artist, activist and community leader Janice Bryant Howroyd. Kym talks comedy, gospel comedy, faith and entertainment and the important of family and friendship including her friendship with talk show host Sherri Shepherd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It was a calling,” says Reverend Dr. Sandra K. James, the newly appointed and first female Pastor of First Mount Zion Baptist Church. Pastor James joins us this week on The Good Word series and shares her vision, calling and message moving forward while making history as the first female Pastor of the 158 year old church. Pastor James is also a veteran and tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she received her “calling” to preach while serving in the military in the deserts of Arizona. Pastor James official installation ceremony takes place Saturday, November 22nd at 2:00pm at First Mount Zion Baptist Church on Dumfries Road in Dumfries, Virginia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I apologized to them.” Former stripper turned pastor turned politician Monica Gary returns to The Good Word series this week for an exclusive interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis, discussing a domestic violence charge against her, stemming from an argument she had with her husband two weeks ago. Gary says one of her children called police. She says she apologized to her children and says there was no physical violence. Gary says she is now in therapy and raising awareness about mental health, unresolved trauma and transparency and vulnerability in politics. Gary is planning to run for Senate in 2027. She currently sits on the Stafford County Board of Supervisors. She is married with 7 children. Her husband was present off camera during our interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actress and Author Edwina Findley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Edwina is a Duke Ellington School of the Performing Arts graduate and got her start on BET's Teen Summit and The Wire before going on to act in hit shows including The Residence based in Washington, DC, Fear of The Walking Dead and movies. She most recently wrote her newest book THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR YOU! She discussed the book with Oprah and shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis how her faith fueled and manifested her dreams. Edwina will receive the President’s Award at the 24th Annual Power of A Dream Gala at the Duke Ellington School of The Performing Arts. She will receive the award for her creative excellence and faith-driven mission to inspire purpose and personal growth worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cynthia and James Greene discuss love, marriage, dating, relationships, social media and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music artist and social media queen Dionne Warwick joins us on The Good Word series this Sunday at 10am on Fox Local! She tells FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis why she defended Baby Face after a red carpet reporter was dismissive to him at The Grammy’s. Plus, she says she would tell President Trump to “Get a grip,” if she met with him 1-on-1 and her plans to call him and visit the White House if his first 100 days are a success. Warwick is also celebrating the 40th Anniversary of We Are The World musical and movement which raised money and funds to address world hunger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Nakia Wright returns to The Good Word Series to continue her conversation with FOX 5 DC’s Tisha Lewis on how to navigate 2025 amid crises occurring across the country including the Los Angeles wildfires . She also shares step-by-step how to accomplish your goals, “find your tribe” and navigate adversity, trauma and challenges. Dr. Wright is the author of “The Promise Is Still In Tact” and the First Lady at The Gathering at Forestville Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Lorenzo Sewell gave the benediction at President Donald Trump's inauguration, in which he thanked God for the incoming Trump administration and prayed "that America would begin to dream again." Sewell says Trump spoke to him after the prayer, and said "You are special, you are amazing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Birthday to singer Tyrese Gibson, ringing in the New Year with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis! Tyrese joins The Good Word series with an exclusive first look at his Beautiful Pain album cover, new candle line and navigating faith, life and love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Director Kayla Johnson joins FOX 5's Tisha Lewis on The Good Word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney and Founder of the Special Needs Network Areva Martin joins us on The Good Word this Sunday morning.  Areva is a wife, mother, attorney and founder of one of the largest special needs organizations, the Special Needs Network. The Special Needs Network connects families of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and underserved communities with vital resources across the globe. Areva shares with The Good Word’s Tisha Lewis how and why she wears so many hats and how she lost it all and bounced back!  Watch the full interview this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on the FOX Local smart TV app.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preaching, singing and social media phenomena, Pastor Mike, Jr. joins Tisha Lewis on this week's episode of "The Good Word Series." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pastor Kym Lee King talks about her atypical trajectory to preaching and navigating red carpets, movie sets and celebrities as a woman of faith! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Real Talk Kim is back on "The Good Word" series! She talks about her unconventional faith journey, her new book "Unstuck," and finding love later in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Preaching powerhouse Sarah Jakes Roberts joined us on The Good Word to talk about her new book.  The preacher and author of "Power Moves" is the daughter of the iconic Bishop TD Jakes and sold out not one but two shows at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He’s 13 years old, preaching at churches and packing venues nationwide with a powerful voice and message.  Master Hilton Rawls III joins Tisha Lewis on "The Good Word" podcast where he shares his testimony, calling, and challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reality TV star, fitness enthusiast and motivational speaker Randall Scott joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! He’s ready to help us get and stay spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally fit! SUBSCRIBE NOW!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Channel Chief Religion Correspondent Lauren Green joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! We discuss her new book LIGHT FOR TODAY and we go DEEP!!! In LIGHT FOR TODAY, Lauren offers observations as a journalist, reflections from bible stories and spiritual encouragement of God’s hope and strength to us.  Her new book is Light for Today (BroadStreet), is a companion to her previous book Lighthouse Faith: God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog. We also explore the question WHAT DO YOU WORSHIP? If it’s not God, what is it because we all worship SOMETHING! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The celebration of Black history and love continues. This week, DMV's own dynamic couple and entrepreneurs Keisha and Alex Mason join us on "The Good Word" podcast! They share their love story, the impact their faith has on their journey, and their passion for entrepreneurship and small businesses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dynamic couple DMV’s own Stan and Terri Long talk faith, love, marriage and their online show #SpotlightOvertheCity! Plus, their TikTok star in the making, Terri’s mother. Stan is an ordained minister and author of A Ganger’s Cry. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DMV’S own Jamie & Erana Tyler join us on THE GOOD WORD podcast!  The Tyler’s star on OWN TV’s Love & Marriage DC reality television show that airs Saturday nights on OWN. We talk about love, black love, their love story, Love & Marriage DC, loving and protecting our children and navigating the journey of their special needs son who is blind and stars on their reality TV show! AND MORE!  SUBSCRIBE NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never Alone author, military wife, mother, social worker and Inspire Up founder Jessica Manfre joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! She shares how writing became her therapy, how she overcame an alcoholic step father and why her faith is so important to her journey.  SUBSCRIBE NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New York Times bestselling author of The Chosen Jerry B. Jenkins joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST!  He makes no apologies about discussing religion at the dinner table this holiday season and more! Plus his son is the creator of #TheChosen series and the movie “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night” is out now. Jerry is of the biggest selling authors of our time- best recognized as the writer of the blockbuster bestselling Left Behind series with Tim LaHaye.  Jerry is continuing his writing success with his new series of books based on the popular THE CHOSENseries and films created and directed by his son Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen is the only multi- season series that features a biblical and historic depiction of Jesus, His disciples and their ministry (www.thechosen.tv) Jerry has written more than 200 books including 21New York Times bestsellers with more than 72 million copies in cumulative sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maryland native and basketball phenomenon Len Bias died from cardiac arrhythmia induced by a cocaine overdose two days after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. He was the second pick in the 1986 NBA draft. His brother Jay was murdered four years later.Since then, their mother Dr. Lonise Bias is on a mission to transform her heartbreak to healing in women across the Washington, DC area. She founded Women of Light and she joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! SUBSCRIBE NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington, DC native Mimi Frazier joins us on The Good Word! Frazier is a breast cancer survivor!  She was diagnosed with Stage 3B aggressive invasive breast cancer in 2015 at 34 years old.  As of today, she’s still in active treatment, cancer infusion, for the next 7 to 10 years. She has gone through chemotherapy, radiation, loss of a child and 3 surgeries.  In 2019, she created Linkage Beauty Movement LLC to support women who were struggling with their new normal after cancer treatment and mastectomy across the United States! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices