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 h...

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 m...

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. Chec...

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 mor...

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...

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 Po...

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 journ...

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 Th...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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 video...

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...

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, li...

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 ab...

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 t...

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 t...

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 Wi...

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...

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 hi...

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...

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...