The Good Word with Tisha Lewis

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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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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!

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. 

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

Entertainer, radio veteran and cancer survivor Juan Lambert joins us to discuss his cancer survival journey, why he says cancer saved his life and his message to men on the importance of screenings, check ups and health!

Ben's Chili Bowl co-founder Virginia Ali joins The Good Word Podcast to talk about her Muslim faith, motherhood, youth crime, and what's next for Ben's Chili Bowl after celebrating 65 years in business. The 89-year-old matriarch says there's a possibility she could open another Ben's Chili Bowl in Dumfries, Virginia.

NBA CHAMPION AND ALL STAR ANTOINE WALKER JOINS US ON THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! He's dropping all the jewels, nuggets and more! He discusses everything you want to know including how he lost it all and came back, why his mother and grandmother are two of the most important people in his life, and why he decided to eliminate enablers and LEAN IN TO GOD! Plus, the importance of mentors, friends who will tell you what you don't want to hear AND utilizing our national parks to curb youth violence!

Limitless Church Pastor and “You Gotta Get Up” Author Real Talk Kim joins FOX's Tisha Lewis on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST. Real Talk Kim discusses how she overcame obstacles, challenges, and hurdles in life and how others can too! She shares how she overcame her divorce, financial loss, and despair. Real Talk Kim also talks about how she preached her first sermon at 40 years old via social media. It went viral and she has been preaching since. The power-hours preacher and author uses the power of social media to reach people where they are and often posts inspirational prayers, sermons, and affirmations on several platforms online. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Ebony and Jet CEO and Owner Eden Bridgeman joins us on The Good Word Podcast! We chat about her faith, how it intersects with her role at Ebony and Jet, her upcoming 1 year anniversary as CEO and Owner of the iconic magazine and its evolution. Plus we discuss Jet's famous #beautyoftheweek and more! SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Victoria Riollano is the author of the newly released book Warrior Mother! She is also a co-pastor alongside her husband Joseph at Enlighten Church in Stafford, Virginia and mother of seven children, soon to be eight children! As we focus on mental health awareness month and ahead of Mother's Day, she shares how we can instill faith in ourselves, our children, families and home.  She holds an MA in child and adolescent psychology. She is a  professor of psychology at three universities. Her writing has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, the YouVersion Bible app, and Christianity Today.

Dr. Bobette Brown and Tabitha Capito join us in honor of Women's History Month! They share how The Lady Chapter is creating, mentoring and shaping women leaders. The Lady Chapter is a Washington, DC based leadership group for women.  

“The world is in need of a feel-good story”, Charles Jenkins confidently says. As he prepares to venture into his next musical era, the acclaimed gospel artist is working on other styles of music with the goal of making people feel happy. “In 2022 we need to smile again, while we address what's going on in the world.” “Never Knew Love Like This Before” THE REMIX is out now! Jenkins's revolutionary idea, “Never Knew Love,” has earned him a #1 hit on the Billboard & Mediabase Gospel Airplay Chart. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 

Reality TV stars Erana and Jamie Tyler join us on THE GOOD WORD podcast to talk about their faith, family, Love and Marriage DC season 2 on OWN and their new business venture that launched this week — brand ambassadors for Alisar Vodka and Ruben A. Hill Whiskey. The DC-based power couple and parents of three say their faith has guided their journey! SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Former Capitol Hill staffer turned actress Crystal Renee joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast!  Crystal joined us on THE GOOD WORD during the early years of the podcast and just as she got her big break starring on Tyler Perry's hit show Sistas! Since then, she's now starring on a Sistas spin-off, Zatima! Crystal shares how and why she has big faith and how her faith impacted her success and journey! SUBSCRIBE NOW! 

The Good Word podcast host Tisha Lewis reconnects with her childhood friend Dr. Stephanie Hack to discuss maternal health, the disproportionate rate of maternal mortality among Black women, faith and religion and having a voice in the doctor's office. Dr. Hack is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with a special interest in health education and women's health advocacy. While obtaining her medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, she completed a master's degree in public health to broaden her reach. She has developed multiple community youth programs, facilitated local community health initiatives and served as a commissioner for the D.C. Lactation Commission. During her residency at Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center, she further developed her skills as a practitioner and educator. As a former television host for BET, she hopes to continue to use her voice to bring awareness to issues confronting women both regionally and around the world. Dr. Hack is also the host and creator of the Lady Parts Doc podcast.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE GOOD WORD PODCAST NOW! 

#TEAMJENKINS joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast! Dr. Tara Jenkins is a Bible teacher and author and her daughter Princess Jenkins is a college student and entrepreneur creating Glam Land Official, a beauty company. Dr. Jenkins is married to gospel musician and pastor Dr. Charles Jenkins. Dr. Tara Jenkins and Princess Jenkins dish on everything including faith, family and entrepreneurship. Jenkins is the author of Enoughness: The Journey to Discovering Who You Are. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

5-time Grammy award winner and gospel singer Yolanda Adams joins THE GOOD WORD podcast to celebrate its 100th episode! Adams is best know as the gospel singing sensation with chart topping songs including Open My Heart, Never Give Up, I'm Gonna Be Ready and The Battle Is Not Yours. In a candid conversation, she shares how her faith shapes her parenting, career and journey. Adams also discusses how she navigates the coronavirus pandemic, her stance on women's rights and her advocacy work on Capitol Hill and more! Subscribe now !

Civic-social activist Marcia L. Dyson joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast! She says her faith and spirituality have guided her journey, career and success! She has traveled the world fighting for human rights and women's rights.   Dyson is also an affiliate of Georgetown University's Center for Social Justice, Teaching, and Research in Washington, DC, where her husband, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, is a tenured professor.  

Dr. Royel M. Johnson, an Associate Professor of Higher Education and Social Work at the University of Southern California joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast! His faith impacted his journey from the inner city and public school system of Chicago. He quickly ascended to his current position overcoming a lot of life and personal obstacles to get there, which has fueled his work. He has committed a lot of his work to tackling racial and ethnic disparities in America's foster care system, highlighting its impact on education and even the career trajectory of those affected by the system. Dr. Johnson is currently working on two new books: "Family Matters: How Youth in Foster Care Access College" (sole-authored), which will be published by Teachers College Record; and "Countering Attacks on Critical Race Theory: Teaching Truths About America's Racial Past and Present" (with Shaun Harper and Chris Emdin) that will be published by Harvard Education Press. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Rennee' J Johnson-Hubb joins us on The Good Word podcast! Rennee' is an overcomer, author, mother, grandmother and Evangelist! She wrote a book called “From Bound 2 Found," which walks you through Rennee's story of how she went from being bound to being free from all the strongholds that once held her bound. She shares how she's celebrating Mother's Day after her mother's passing and how she is overcoming grief. Recently, Rennee' launched a brand titled Inspiring 2 Live which includes inspiring daily messages, a Parfume named Rennee', apparel with her motto, "Impact Over Popularity" and a one-of-a-kind African American ABC Affirmation card. Rennee' also runs a catering business with her sister called Robin & Renneé Catering. They are one of the 2018 Top 100 Minority Enterprise Business Winners. 

Washington, DC area native, creative director and choreographer to the stars Jemel McWilliams joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast!  A quintessential renaissance man with more than fifteen years of professional experience, Jemel McWilliams is an Emmy nominated choreographer and a highly regarded and sought-after creative artistic director and movement coach. Jemel's creativity and skilled techniques have been displayed around the world in performances for artists including Janelle Monae, Jon Batiste, John Legend, Lizzo, Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke and Tracee Ellis Ross. Jemel was nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Choreography and won a World Choreography Award for the 2020 Oscar's opening number featuring Janelle Monae.  In addition to working with artists on tour and on stage, Jemel's expressive aesthetic has been showcased in numerous awards shows and television shows as well including The Oscar's opening number in 2020, Lizzo's 2020 Grammy opening performance, Janelle Monae's “You Make Me Feel” at the 2019 Grammy's, John Legend's “Preach” at the iHeart Music Awards, Lizzo's 2019 MTV VMA Awards performance, as well as multiple performances for the BET Awards, Brit Awards, Black Girls Rock!  He shares why he's unafraid to share his faith on sets and with stars! SUBSCRIBE NOW! 

Singer and actress Ayana George joins The Good Word podcast to share her journey to Broadway, where she's making her debut at 50 years old, and why it's never too late to follow your dreams.

As we head into Women's History Month, The Lady Chapter, Inc. Founder and Creator Bobette Greene Brown joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast! She's impacting lives one woman at a time through coaching,  mentorship, counseling and more!

Super Bowl dancers Tyrell and Latrina Washington join The Good Word podcast to talk about what it was like to perform in the iconic Super Bowl halftime show alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blige! They share how their faith impacts their careers as powerhouse dancers and choreographers and advice on marriage and parenting.

Washington, D.C. native and TWO TIME world boxing champion turned author Keith Holmes joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST! He talks about turning trials to triumphs, how a trip to Jerusalem, prayer and becoming a vegan and creating Vegan Hut Cafe changed his life! His book The Dark Path of a Champion is out in a few weeks! 

Gospel artist and MUTE SATAN founder and creator Jarmel Evans joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast. The Washington, DC native talks about how he launched a faith based brand amid the coronavirus pandemic! Plus, how faith based businesses are booming! The overwhelming response to his message — CANCELLING NEGATIVITY AND MORE!

Executive Chef Padua Player best known as SUGA CHEF joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST!  We are so excited to start off 2022 with the Washington, DC native!  He talks about how he stepped out on faith and pivoted his pastry business to cater to customers during the coronavirus pandemic!  Plus, he has a new line of at-home baking products and a podcast!  Suga Chef also shares why it is important to give yourself GRACE!  He's a friend of the show and a FOUR TIME Food Network chef contestant!  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. SUBSCRIBE NOW!

Angela Birchett and Regina Belle join us on THE GOOD WORD podcast!  They're starring in Kirk Franklin's A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS out Saturday on Lifetime TV and they can SANG !!! We talk faith, Hollywood and navigating the pandemic. Plus, what it was like working with KIRK! 

His name is MAJOR. and he's joining us on THE GOOD WORD podcast !  His star struck fiercely at the debut of the now Gold Certified (nearly Platinum) Hit Love Song, “Why I Love You”. All over the world [as Stevie Wonder projected] lovers have commissioned the breakout ballad to soundtrack milestone moments never to be forgotten. MAJOR. is becoming a household name for many simply because he won't stop charming hearts with his message of Love & Hope laced in that signature falsetto! “Honest”, a song that speaks of vulnerability & truth being one's greatest power, claimed his first GRAMMY & Soul Train Awards nominations. Now, after 2 indy solo projects, over 300 Million Digital Streams, 7 Image Award Nods, 2 Network TV Shows, Movies, Legendary CoSigns, and 3 National Tours - he's far from finished! Much more to come from the Hope Dealer as he can only be as mighty as his name proclaims - MAJOR.!  SUBSCRIBE NOW! 

Tiffany Mann joins THE GOOD WORD podcast! She caught the natural acting and performing talent from her parents David and Tamela Mann. Living and working in New York City, Tiffany is a performer in musical theater and opera. In between performances, she keeps up her singing chops working at a diner in Times Square where all of the wait staff sings. Her life goal is longevity in her career as a performer, aiming for Broadway. “Ultimately, I want to use my talents to get to a financial position to help others like so many have helped me along the way. I don't know how my life would have turned out had it not been for those golden souls,” said Tiffany. Fun Facts: Tiffany is very observant, which makes her good at impersonating people and acting out different characters, which varies from moment to moment. SUBSCRIBE! 

Actor Dion Rome joins us on THE GOOD WORD PODCAST!  Dion Rome stars on the show All The Queens Men, that centers around life as a male exotic dancer and all that comes with that world.  Dion, himself, could personally relate to the characters being portrayed because he himself used to work in adult entertainment before giving his life to Christ.  Now, he and his wife, who also worked in adult entertainment previously, have turned their lives around and want to show people how you can still be cool and live for Christ.  They're both very young, and his career is taking off, however, he still applies his morals and values.   He's truly committed to his new lifestyle, and even on the show, he's strict about his faith and opted out of doing any scenes featuring nudity or sex. He had a rough pass, but his faith led him to LA to pursue a career in entertainment, and with faith, hard work and consistency, he did what he set out to do.  

Grammy nominated gospel artist and former New York Mets baseball player Todd Dulaney joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast. He's launched a groundbreaking music production company for rising artists and more! 

Former pastor turned country music singer Kelvin Truitt joins us on THE GOOD WORD podcast.  Truitt is a singer, songwriter and storyteller based in Los Angeles, California!