NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter , T.D. Jakes reflects on the courage it takes to build a life, a vision, and a legacy without having every answer in advance. Centered on the idea of “figuring it out,” Bishop Jakes shares why the experience of building something for yourself is often more valuable than the thing you are trying to build. Drawing from George Washington Carver&rsqu...

In this powerful episode, T.D. Jakes reflects on how to navigate the changing seasons of life with wisdom, intention, and courage. Drawing from his experience of being raised by a dying father, Bishop Jakes shares how an early awareness of time shaped the way he views purpose, decisions, and the urgency of making the most of the life in front of you. From grief over what did not happen to hope for...

In this deeply personal solo episode of NXT Chapter , T.D. Jakes reflects on the lifelong responsibility of parenting — from the first moments of childbirth to the complicated work of raising children into adulthood. Drawing from his experience as a father of five, Bishop Jakes explores how children don’t just need instruction — they also shape, stretch, and train their parents....

In this special Father’s Day message, T.D. Jakes reflects on the joys, fears, sacrifices, and responsibilities that come with being a father. Drawing from personal stories, including a frightening health scare involving his son, he shares why a father’s presence can shape a child’s confidence, identity, and future in ways that go far beyond financial support. From lessons learned...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes reflects on the fragility of life after a frightening accident involving his youngest daughter. Through personal stories and hard-earned wisdom, he explores how near-tragedies have a way of reshaping our perspective, deepening our faith, and reminding us of what truly matters. From unexpected setbacks to life-altering moments, this conversation i...

In this insightful episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes sits down with Brian Hooks for a powerful conversation about gratitude, leadership, human potential, and what it takes to create meaningful change in today’s world. As Chairman and CEO of Stand Together, Brian Hooks has dedicated his work to helping individuals and communities thrive through empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Tog...

In this powerful episode of The NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with Don Cravins, President & CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, for a timely conversation about leadership, economic opportunity, public policy, and the future of America. With a career spanning public service, advocacy, coalition building, and national policy work, Don Cravins has dedicated his l...

In one of the most emotional and vulnerable conversations of NXT Chapter, Dr. Jay Barnett joins T.D. Jakes for a powerful discussion about men’s mental health, childhood trauma, suicide, emotional healing, and what it truly means to break generational cycles. Dr. Barnett opens up about surviving two suicide attempts, battling anger and rejection, growing up with physical abuse, and carrying...

This special Mother’s Day episode of NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes honors the mothers, grandmothers, wives, mentors, and maternal figures whose love shaped us, stretched us, prayed for us, corrected us, and helped carry our families forward. Featuring powerful moments from season one, this conversation explores the legacy of women who held families together, passed down faith, taught resilienc...

This is the Best of NXT Chapter — the moments that stopped us in our tracks, the truths that hit deeper, and the conversations that stayed with us long after the cameras stopped rolling. From Cam Newton opening up about resilience and identity, to Jeezy reflecting on love, growth, and hard lessons, to Tyrese sharing raw stories about trauma, fatherhood, and forgiveness — this episode b...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with Priscilla Shirer — New York Times bestselling author, internationally renowned speaker, and actress — for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation about faith, grief, purpose, and the chapters that shape who we become.  Priscilla opens up about growing up as the daughter of Pastor Tony Evans, the pres...

In this episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes sits down with Teri Ijeoma—a nationally recognized financial educator and entrepreneur—for a conversation on investing, financial literacy, and building a pathway to lasting wealth. Teri shares her journey from setting small, achievable financial goals to creating a scalable system for consistent income, offering insight into how discipline an...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with Anthony O'Neal — bestselling author, CEO, nationally recognized financial expert, and one of the most trusted voices in personal finance — for a raw and transformative conversation about money, mindset, and the decisions that shape your financial future. Anthony opens up about his own journey from homelessness in...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with Shingai and Karen Mutasa for a dynamic conversation on wealth, partnership, and building a lasting legacy across continents. As a power couple shaping business, investment, and cultural influence, they offer a unique perspective on what it means to grow together while creating impact on a global scale. Shingai Mutasa shares...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with leadership coach, speaker, and author Dr. A. Joel Tudman for a candid conversation about identity, purpose, and the hidden struggles many high performers face. Dr. Tudman has spent years helping leaders bridge the gap between where they are and where they’re called to be. But in this conversation, he op...

In this thought-provoking episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes sits down with renowned neuroscientist and author Dr. Caroline Leaf for a powerful conversation at the intersection of science, faith, and human potential. Originally from South Africa, Dr. Leaf shares her journey to America and how her groundbreaking work in neuroscience and cognitive health has helped reshape the way people understand...

Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Adewale Adeyemo — who served in both the Obama White House and under President Biden — joins T.D. Jakes for a powerful and transparent conversation about leadership, inflation, economic policy, artificial intelligence, and America’s global influence.  As one of the highest-ranking Nigerian American officials in U.S. history, Adeyemo shares behi...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with political commentator, activist, and CNN host Van Jones for a raw and thought-provoking conversation about faith, politics, race, redemption, and the future of America. Van Jones opens up about working across party lines—from advising Barack Obama to collaborating on criminal justice reform during the Donald Trump admi...

NFL legend Emmitt Smith joins T.D. Jakes for a powerful and transparent conversation about legacy, leadership, and life beyond football. A three-time Super Bowl champion, Super Bowl MVP, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, Emmitt reflects on growing up in Pensacola, learning discipline from his mother Mary Smith, and caring for his grandmother as a child. He sh...

In this deeply personal episode of NXT Chapter , T.D. Jakes sits down with Serita Jakes for an honest conversation about love, loss, faith, and the evolution of marriage over time. Together, they reflect on shared beginnings, seasons of grief, family challenges, and how life’s most difficult moments shape the chapters that follow. Serita opens up about navigating loss, patience, and emotiona...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with John Hope Bryant, founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, for a deep and unfiltered conversation on financial literacy, economic dignity, and the true roots of division in America and across the world. John Hope Bryant breaks down why race is not a biological construct but an economic one, tracing how class systems, capitalism, a...

Wallo267, also known as Wallace Peeples, sits down for a direct and honest conversation about incarceration, fear, and responsibility. Wallo reflects on his time in juvenile detention and prison, the mindset required to survive behind bars, and the unexpected fear that can come with freedom after release. He speaks candidly about how prison reshaped his thinking, the emotional conditioning that oc...

In this powerful episode, T.D. Jakes sits down with Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation on leadership, justice, and the unfinished work of the civil rights movement. She reflects on her father’s global legacy, the principles of nonviolence, economic justice, generational trauma, and why progress requires both moral courage and strat...

In this powerful episode of NXT Chapter, T.D. Jakes sits down with Jason Wilson for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about masculinity, emotional healing, and the internal battles many men never speak about. Jason reflects on the viral moment that brought his work to the world — a moment that led to extraordinary highs, including meeting Laurence Fishburne and being recognized at...

In this deeply honest and emotionally raw episode of NXT Chapter, Bishop T.D. Jakes sits down with NFL icon and cultural trailblazer Cam Newton for a conversation that goes far beyond football. From growing up Pentecostal to navigating fame, faith, fatherhood, and personal healing, Cam opens up in ways rarely seen before. Known for redefining the quarterback position in the NFL with the Carolina P...