Religion

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Survivor Sandy Anderson-Addison joins us on The Good Word! At 55 years old, Sandy has spent her life navigating the unpredictable realities of sickle cell disease while building a successful career, raising a family and leaning on her faith to carry her through some of her most difficult moments. Watch The Good Word with Tisha on demand at 10am on FOX Local DC and on FOX Soul Wednesday through Sundays! Check your local listings.

Prince George’s County, Maryland native and first-time documentary filmmaker of Beyond Banners Andre Jackson joins us on The Good Word! His wife Rashea was the executive producer on the film focusing on the 60-year basketball history and legacy at Gwynn Park High School in Brandywine, Maryland. Andre experienced cardiac arrest during filming! He says his heart flatlined THREE TIMES. 10 days later he returned to set! He credits his faith and family for his recovery and the film’s completion. Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesday through Sunday.

Children’s book author Orjiugo Hourihan joins us on The Good Word! She’s the author of Olie and His Light. The book was inspired by her relationship with her young son and focuses on the light within us all. Hourihan also has a daughter. Born in Nigeria and raised in the UK before coming to the United States, Orjiugo shares her message of kindness, compassion and empathy with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis. "I felt like becoming a mother was the most powerful I had ever felt but also the most vulnerable and responsible," said Hourihan. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis Sundays at 10am on demand on Fox Local DC and Wednesday through Sunday on Fox Soul.

"Rich is Good, Wealthy is Better" author, motivational speaker and radio host Reverend Dr. Willie Jolley joins us on The Good Word with Tisha Lewis! He talks about faith and finances and shares his thoughts on the difference between rich and wealthy and the importance of financial literacy.  Jolley started his career in entertainment as a jazz singer before pivoting and becoming a professional motivational speaker and host.  He is an award-winning speaker and the author of several books including one he co-wrote with his wife "Make Love, Make Money, Make it Last!" Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local DC and on Fox Soul Wednesdays and Fridays! Check your local listings.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.