Cardiologist Dr. Reed Shnider | The Good Word
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Cardiologist Dr. Reed Shnider joins The Good Word with Tisha Lewis after returning from his annual trip to Tanzania where he provides medical care and services at no cost to children suffering heart failure. He shares an inspiring and uplifting conversation about the difference one person can make worlds away. Watch The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local DC and Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings.

Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.

Sue Fliess, author of 'Sadie Sprocket Builds A Rocket' | The Good Word
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Children’s author Sue Fliess joins us on The Good Word! Fliess wrote Sadie Sprocket Builds A Rocket and the book's success soared to incredible heights. The Artemis II crew and Second Lady Usha Vance read Fliess's book about a young girl Sadie building rockets at the National Air and Space Museum. Fliess attended the taped reading and shares with Fox 5's Tisha Lewis her experience meeting the astronauts and the Second Lady. Fliess also shares how she went from stay-at-home mom to award winning children’s author. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and Wednesdays and Sundays on Fox Soul! Check your local listings. 

Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology

Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.

Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says

A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.

Author Eva Pinkney on mental health & domestic violence awareness
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Domestic violence, abuse, addiction and mental health.  A no holds barred conversation with author Eva Pinkney on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! Pinkney shares how her books Crazy Is As Crazy Does, Part 1 and Part 2 tackle mental health head on, inspired by her mother’s struggle with mental health and her own journey, surviving domestic violence, abuse and more. She says her story could be coming to a movie theater near you! Watch The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.

Public Speaker, Author and Filmmaker Dr. Cheryl Wood
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Dr. Cheryl Wood joins us on The Good Word! She’s a 2 x TEDx speaker, author, and first-time documentary filmmaker! Her new documentary Imprint comes out in September. Her life’s work centers around empowering women. Wood stepped out in faith, walking away from her corporate job to pursue her passion for public speaking. She's helped countless people and women find their voice, share their stories, and pursue their dreams. Wood is a wife, mother of three children and motivational speaker. Watch The Good Word on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.

Finances and faith with Cedric Nash | The Good Word
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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.

San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement

More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Influencer and singer Trinity Jay | The Good Word
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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.

Author and Life Coach Shaniqua Cousins | The Good Word
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Author and Life Coach Shaniqua Cousins joins us on The Good Word! Shaniqua is showing us how to rest, reset and pivot for the rest of 2026. Plus, she shares her favorite scripture with us! Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local and Wednesdays and Sundays at Fox Soul. Check your local listings.

Fascinator designer Angela Wooten | The Good Word
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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 Word 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.

Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons

A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.

Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

Senior Pastor Elect Kevin Gresham II | The Good Word
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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.

Gospel powerhouses preview 'How Sweet the Sound' | The Good Word
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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. 

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.

Rededicate 250 prayer rally draws thousands to National Mall

A daylong prayer rally drew thousands of people to the National Mall on Sunday where they heard speeches from prominent religious and political figures.