The Good Word with Tisha Lewis

Koryn Hawthorne joins is on The Good Word podcast! She is a two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Billboard Music, Dove, Stellar, and NAACP Image Award-winning artist. Koryn first captivated fans on NBC’s 'The Voice' and quickly soared to the top of the Gospel charts with her infectious #1 hit single “Won’t He Do It.” Released in 2017, “Won’t He Do It,” received RIAA-Certified Gold®, and was originally conc...

September is National Recovery Month and Washington, D.C., native and "Get Yourself Together First" author Gavata Smith joins us on The Good Word podcast with her mother Regina Hargrove! Gavata shares how she helped her mother break a 24 year addiction to crack cocaine using love, faith and forgiveness. The mother-daughter duo offer encouragement and inspiration to those battling addiction and tho...

Dr. Willie Jolley joins us on The Good Word podcast. Jolley is a nationally acclaimed motivational speaker, author and minister. He shares how to navigate through trying times, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. He shares his personal story of overcoming obstacles, defying the odds all while maintaining faith and a positive mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

Suga Chef joins The Good Word podcast! He shares why comfort food is good for the soul! Plus some quick and easy meals for the family and his take on homemade butter, frog shaped bread and MORE!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prince George’s County States Attorney Aisha Braveboy joins The Good Word podcast! Aisha Braveboy is the top law enforcement officer in the county, responsible for the safety and security of over 800,000 citizens. Her motto for the office under her administration is "crime is personal - personal to the victim, to the community and to the State’s Attorney’s Office.” Braveboy shares her faith and ho...

Kristina Schnack Kotlus joins us on The Good Word podcast! Kristina is a two-time brain cancer survivor, Christian author and blogger, living in Prince William County, Virginia. She is a homeschooling mother of three who is on a mission to help others choose joy and faith in the midst of trouble. Her testimony of trusting God in the midst of cancer and hardship is inspiring. Kristina's new book "I...

Stan and Terri Long join us on The Good Word podcast to talk about love! The couple met online and dated for six months without meeting each other. They were married a year later! They discuss how to find love, the importance of being “equally yoked” and their show Spotlight over the City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entrepreneur Meenal Lele joins us on The Good Word podcast with inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs! Meenal created Lil Mixins after her first son developed severe food allergies. She was determined to find a way to curb food allergies for her second son! She created Lil Mixins, powdered foods that can be easily stirred into baby food in the correct amounts, to curb allergies. Meenal shares the...

Youth and young adult pastor Will Grandberry joins The Good Word podcast. Pastor Will was born and raised in Chicago but has called the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area home since graduating from Howard University. Pastor Will shares how America can heal and leads us in prayer as we navigate these historic times. He also shares the power of prayer, hope and optimism. Subscribe!   Learn more abo...

DMV native, pop culture expert and television personality Jawn Murray joins us on The Good Word podcast! He shares advice on how to quickly boost and uplift yourself RIGHT NOW! Plus, the back story to his viral star-studded compilation THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Entrepreneur Joey Butler joins us on The Good Word podcast! Joey is an entrepreneur and he shares how to analyze your gifts, find your passion and emerge from the coronavirus pandemic on top! He also offers encouragement, advice and hope for aspiring entrepreneurs, struggling entrepreneurs and everyone! Subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Good Word podcast is practicing social distancing and this is our first episode via ZOOM! Akisha Jefferson also known as The Job Coach joins us on The Good Word podcast to discuss the job market and what you can do NOW to be in a better position when stay at home orders are lifted and America reopens! “Champions are created in crisis,” she says. "The coronavirus pandemic is a comma, not a peri...

Northern Virginia residents and Enlighten Church pastors Joseph and Victoria Riollano return to The Good Word podcast to encourage, inspire and uplift through prayer! The couple has six children, plus one on the way! Joseph is a Yeoman in the U.S. Coast Guard and Victoria is the author of The Victory Walk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Executive Chef Padua Player, best known as Suga Chef, joins us on The Good Word podcast! The Washington, D.C. native is sharing meal prep ideas and family friendly dessert-making activities. He also shares inspiration and encouragement for families as we navigate this coronavirus pandemic. Sugar Chef is best known for crafting and creating exquisite desserts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Former stripper turned pastor Monica Gary returns to The Good Word!  Monica is now the author of 'Jesus, Friends of Strippers,' now on Amazon.  On The Good Word podcast she shares how to stay encouraged, inspired and uplifted during the coronavirus pandemic.  She also shares how the coronavirus has directly impacted her family and the power of prayer amid adversity. Gary spent years working in str...

Author Preston Mitchum Jr. joins us on The Good Word podcast! Preston is a former news photographer for WMAR-TV in Baltimore, Maryland. He stepped out on faith and pursued his passion of writing and positivity to publish 'Positive Vibes.' The book explores how to have a positive mindset and live a positive life. He shares what motivated him to write and offers advice on how to shift to positive th...

Former Dallas police officer Madison Horton joins us on The Good Word podcast! Madison is town and sharing her story about stepping out on faith! She left her decade-long career in law enforcement to start her own business. “It's truly inspirational for anyone who may be unhappy at their job and considering venturing into entrepreneurship,” she says. Madison quit her job to launch a feminine-care...

Nine-year-old Bellen Woodard joins us on The Good Word podcast! She’s the creator and founder of the More Than Peach Project, which develops multi-cultural skin tone crayons for students in northern Virginia and across the country! Bellen shares her inspiration and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. She also shares the importance of acceptance, diversity and inclusivity.  Learn more about your ad...

DC native, teenage mother and author Rennee Hubb returns to The Good Word with Tisha Lewis. Renee is launching her 2020 vision movement, encouraging people to focus on achieving their goals in 2020. She talks about the power of creating a vision board, the importance of starting your goals now and the power of praying for yourself. Renee had two daughters by the time she was 18 years old and share...

DC Fashion Designer Dionna Dorsey returns to The Good Word podcast! She’s engaged now! Plus, how her faith helped her overcome some setbacks, including a pop up shop disaster! Her faith also set her up for victory! You may see her District of Clothing designs on the campaign trail!  DC born but Pittsburgh raised, she is the founder and creator of District of Clothing, which makes “apparel and acce...

Film Director Jimmy Jenkins joins us FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Jenkins is directing the new film “In the Water,” which focuses NBA stars from Prince George’s County, including Kevin Durant, who is the executive producer of the movie. The Maryland native shares why he walks with God and how faith impacts his films. Plus, Jenkins explains how Kobe Bryant’s death has impacted him,...

Maryland native and gospel Go-Go musician Alan Wilson joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Wilson says overcoming a 15-year addiction to crack cocaine led him to Jesus Christ and gospel Go-Go music. His band, Posse 4 Christ 5.0, performs across the DC region. He draws inspiration from Go-Go icon Chuck Brown while sharing a faith-based message. Join us! Learn more about your ad choic...

Joy of Finance author & American University professor Jason Howell returns to THE GOOD WORD podcast with insight on how to reshape your financial health in 2020! New year new you? Howell shares the steps toward financial freedom! If being debt free is your goal this new decade, this episode is for you! Subscribe NOW! We’re on iTunes, AudioBoom and Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Payten Holt, an 11-year-old entrepreneur, joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Payten started her own beauty and body product company call Heavenly at just 10 years old. The Maryland resident shares how her faith motivates her and gives advice for aspiring youth entrepreneurs. At 11 years old, Payten is the youngest entrepreneur to join us on The Good Word Podcast! Subscribe! Learn...

Tabitha Clark joins FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis on The Good Word podcast. Clark is the owner and founder of More than Java Cafe, which has locations in Laurel and Bethesda. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices