Andre Jackson, "Beyond Banners" Documentary Filmmaker | The Good Word
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.
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.
Orjiugo Hourihan, Author of "Olie and His Light" | The Good Word
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.
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.
Reverend Dr. Willie Jolley joins The Good Word
"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.
"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 | The Good Word
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.
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.
Cardiologist shares how he brings free heart care to children in Tanzania
Cardiologist Dr. Reed Shnider joins “The Good Word with Tisha Lewis" to discuss his work providing free heart care to children in Tanzania.
Cardiologist Dr. Reed Shnider joins “The Good Word with Tisha Lewis" to discuss his work providing free heart care to children in Tanzania.
Sue Fliess, author of 'Sadie Sprocket Builds A Rocket' | The Good Word
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.
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.
Author Eva Pinkney on mental health & domestic violence awareness
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Influencer and singer Trinity Jay | The Good Word
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Senior Pastor Elect Kevin Gresham II | The Good Word
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.
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
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.
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.
Master boat captain & brain tumor survivor Nashawn Taylor | The Good Word
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 Police Department. Just 8 months after her brain tumor surgery, she is back on the water and back on the force, focusing on community engagement between police and young people. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.
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 Police Department. Just 8 months after her brain tumor surgery, she is back on the water and back on the force, focusing on community engagement between police and young people. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and Fox Soul Wednesdays and Sundays! Check your local listings.
Radio personality Poet Taylor talks foster care advocacy | The Good Word
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 journey in the foster care system. She also shares the victories and success stories often ignored. This powerful conversation is taking place in May, National Foster Care Awareness month. A reported 360,000 children are in foster care in the United States and the National Council for Adoption says each year approximately 18,500 to 20,000 youth "age out" emancipate of the system without a permanent legal family. Poet highlights her success story including being adopted at 15 years old by her foster family, the Taylors, who she credits for her success.
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 journey in the foster care system. She also shares the victories and success stories often ignored. This powerful conversation is taking place in May, National Foster Care Awareness month. A reported 360,000 children are in foster care in the United States and the National Council for Adoption says each year approximately 18,500 to 20,000 youth "age out" emancipate of the system without a permanent legal family. Poet highlights her success story including being adopted at 15 years old by her foster family, the Taylors, who she credits for her success.
Bishop Derek Grier | The Good Word
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 The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local and on Fox Soul Sundays! Check your local listings.
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 The Good Word on demand at 10am on Fox Local and on Fox Soul Sundays! Check your local listings.
Children’s author L.C. Rogers joins The Good Word
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 Fox Local on Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul on Sundays!
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 Fox Local on Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul on Sundays!
NFL star Joshua Morgan talks faith & football | The Good Word
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 his upbringing and NFL career. Watch The Good Word on Sundays on demand at 10am on Fox Local and Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul.
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 his upbringing and NFL career. Watch The Good Word on Sundays on demand at 10am on Fox Local and Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul.
Dr. Ylawnda Peebles joins The Good Word
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 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul.
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 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul.