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.
Politician turned pastor Michael Futrell joins The Good Word
Politician turned pastor Michael Futrell joins us on The Good Word! He is the associate pastor at Impact Church in Woodbridge, Virginia but once upon a time he was burning up the basketball court and making his mark in politics across the Commonwealth! He traded it all to pursue his passion, purpose and service to God. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on Sundays on demand on Fox Local at 10am and Sundays on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm!
Politician turned pastor Michael Futrell joins us on The Good Word! He is the associate pastor at Impact Church in Woodbridge, Virginia but once upon a time he was burning up the basketball court and making his mark in politics across the Commonwealth! He traded it all to pursue his passion, purpose and service to God. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on Sundays on demand on Fox Local at 10am and Sundays on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm!
Terri Long shines a light on caregivers | The Good Word
What an important and inspiring conversation with Terri Nichols Long on The Good Word this week! She’s 1 of 53 million caregivers nationwide caring for family members and loved ones. Terri is the founder and CEO of From Trauma 2 Triumph and her faith is fueling her journey as she takes care of her aging parents and more! She’s sharing this journey with us and the world including complete strangers on social media who have reached out offering encouragement and support especially for her viral social media star mother #convoswithcarrie! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local at 10am Sundays and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm.
What an important and inspiring conversation with Terri Nichols Long on The Good Word this week! She’s 1 of 53 million caregivers nationwide caring for family members and loved ones. Terri is the founder and CEO of From Trauma 2 Triumph and her faith is fueling her journey as she takes care of her aging parents and more! She’s sharing this journey with us and the world including complete strangers on social media who have reached out offering encouragement and support especially for her viral social media star mother #convoswithcarrie! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local at 10am Sundays and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm.
Viral sensation Bishop Vance Oldes joins The Good Word
Bishop Vance Oldes joins us on The Good Word! Bishop Oldes is best known for his viral videos on Instagram and TikTok where he roller skates, dances and does skits! He's amassed more than a million followers on social media! Bishop Oldes is a husband, father, and preacher. He says he was called to preach at 10 years old and now he’s reaching people around the world via his viral social media videos! He has a message and a word for his critics but most importantly his journey of recovery and redemption. Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sunday at 10am and Sunday on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm!
Bishop Vance Oldes joins us on The Good Word! Bishop Oldes is best known for his viral videos on Instagram and TikTok where he roller skates, dances and does skits! He's amassed more than a million followers on social media! Bishop Oldes is a husband, father, and preacher. He says he was called to preach at 10 years old and now he’s reaching people around the world via his viral social media videos! He has a message and a word for his critics but most importantly his journey of recovery and redemption. Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sunday at 10am and Sunday on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm!
Reality TV star Erana Tyler joins The Good Word
Most of you know her from hit reality TV show Love & Marriage DC. Erana Tyler wears many hats including wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of faith. In an interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she talks about it all including her early journey as a single mother and teenage mother! Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and at 4pm and 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul.
Most of you know her from hit reality TV show Love & Marriage DC. Erana Tyler wears many hats including wife, mother, entrepreneur and woman of faith. In an interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she talks about it all including her early journey as a single mother and teenage mother! Watch The Good Word on demand at 10am Sundays on Fox Local and at 4pm and 4:30pm Sundays on Fox Soul.
Marissa Mitchell talks new show & power of faith | The Good Word
FOX 5 DC Anchor and Host of "The Marissa Mitchell Show" joins us on The Good Word! The Marissa Mitchell Show debuted on FOX 5, February 2nd and 11am and airs Monday through Friday at 11am. Marissa joins FOX 5's Tisha Lewis to discuss her new show, the power of faith and the importance of family. Marissa also shares more about her unwavering belief in her dreams and her favorite interview! Plus, life changing advice and the power of leaning into God's will for your life. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm.
FOX 5 DC Anchor and Host of "The Marissa Mitchell Show" joins us on The Good Word! The Marissa Mitchell Show debuted on FOX 5, February 2nd and 11am and airs Monday through Friday at 11am. Marissa joins FOX 5's Tisha Lewis to discuss her new show, the power of faith and the importance of family. Marissa also shares more about her unwavering belief in her dreams and her favorite interview! Plus, life changing advice and the power of leaning into God's will for your life. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm.
Chef and gospel musician JoNate Leak joins The Good Word
Chef by day! Minister and gospel musician by night! JoNate Leak joins us on The Good Word and shares how he pursues his passion in the kitchen and the pews. JoNate is a chef. He is also an ordained minister and gospel musician who created and spearheaded Sounds and Spirits DC. He says it’s the longest running open mic event in the Washington, DC area. JoNate also shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis about his chance encounter with the late gospel powerhouse Richard Smallwood. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand 10am on Fox Local Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul Sundays!
Chef by day! Minister and gospel musician by night! JoNate Leak joins us on The Good Word and shares how he pursues his passion in the kitchen and the pews. JoNate is a chef. He is also an ordained minister and gospel musician who created and spearheaded Sounds and Spirits DC. He says it’s the longest running open mic event in the Washington, DC area. JoNate also shares with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis about his chance encounter with the late gospel powerhouse Richard Smallwood. Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand 10am on Fox Local Sundays and at 4pm and 4:30pm on Fox Soul Sundays!
Celebrity Life Coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack joins The Good Word
Celebrity Life Coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack shares how to help women turn their pain into purpose and profit using her H.E.A.L. Framework. Dr. Chi Quita Mack is a licensed social worker, and she focuses her work on women, especially highly successful women who are navigating trauma, depression, imposter syndrome and more. Dr. Mack says, "I teach women now how to take their story and turn it into a profit." She shared step-by-step with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis how to achieve success internally, personally and professionally and shares how her faith impacted her work with women. Dr. Mack is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and says she has helped women nationwide including celebrities, politicians and even other life coaches! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm Eastern.
Celebrity Life Coach Dr. Chi Quita Mack shares how to help women turn their pain into purpose and profit using her H.E.A.L. Framework. Dr. Chi Quita Mack is a licensed social worker, and she focuses her work on women, especially highly successful women who are navigating trauma, depression, imposter syndrome and more. Dr. Mack says, "I teach women now how to take their story and turn it into a profit." She shared step-by-step with FOX 5's Tisha Lewis how to achieve success internally, personally and professionally and shares how her faith impacted her work with women. Dr. Mack is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and says she has helped women nationwide including celebrities, politicians and even other life coaches! Watch The Good Word with Tisha Lewis on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm and 4:30pm Eastern.
Author LaChelle Johnson on her debt-free journey | The Good Word
LaChelle Johnson, author of “Rise Rich,” shares how she stepped out on faith and now lives a debt-free life! Johnson says she went from no money to ‘mo money and debt free in one year. She shares how she and her family became debt free and more strategies on how she leaned into her faith to transform her finances. Watch on demand on Fox Local at 10am Sundays and on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm.
LaChelle Johnson, author of “Rise Rich,” shares how she stepped out on faith and now lives a debt-free life! Johnson says she went from no money to ‘mo money and debt free in one year. She shares how she and her family became debt free and more strategies on how she leaned into her faith to transform her finances. Watch on demand on Fox Local at 10am Sundays and on Fox Soul at 4pm and 4:30pm.
Actress, Author and Producer Kellie Williams | The Good Word
Kellie Williams joins us on The Good Word! Actress, author and producer Kellie Williams shares the moments behind the scenes on hit sit-com Family Matters that prompted her to lean into her faith. Plus, her hot take on comedians poking fun of church and her reaction to former castmates "messing up." Kellie Williams also discusses her new book "Triple Threat" with DMV roots. The book spotlights Williams' beginnings at Howard University's children's theater. Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm.
Kellie Williams joins us on The Good Word! Actress, author and producer Kellie Williams shares the moments behind the scenes on hit sit-com Family Matters that prompted her to lean into her faith. Plus, her hot take on comedians poking fun of church and her reaction to former castmates "messing up." Kellie Williams also discusses her new book "Triple Threat" with DMV roots. The book spotlights Williams' beginnings at Howard University's children's theater. Watch The Good Word on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am and Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm & 4:30pm.
Singer, songwriter and Pastor JJ Hairston joins The Good Word
JJ Hairston joins us on The Good Word! He is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Pastor of The Gathering Place in Washington, DC. For the first time, Hairston shares his reaction to comedian Druski's skit mocking mega church pastors. Hairston tells The Good Word's Tisha Lewis he thought it was funny! "I think Druski is a genius in his presentation, but what he did is not new. Martin Lawrence has done parody of church... what happens on social media becomes reality before it's reality," said Hairston. Watch on demand on Fox Local and YouTube Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm Eastern and 4:30pm Eastern!
JJ Hairston joins us on The Good Word! He is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and Pastor of The Gathering Place in Washington, DC. For the first time, Hairston shares his reaction to comedian Druski's skit mocking mega church pastors. Hairston tells The Good Word's Tisha Lewis he thought it was funny! "I think Druski is a genius in his presentation, but what he did is not new. Martin Lawrence has done parody of church... what happens on social media becomes reality before it's reality," said Hairston. Watch on demand on Fox Local and YouTube Sundays at 10am and on Fox Soul Sundays at 4pm Eastern and 4:30pm Eastern!
The Good Word with Tisha Lewis: Youth Pastor David Grier
The new Youth Pastor at Grace Church VA David Grier joins us on The Good Word! He was officially installed as a Youth Pastor on December 31st 2025 at the church's Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve. Pastor David is also a husband and a soon to be father! At a time when church attendance is struggling, at 26 years old, he’s connecting with young people and young adults, all while following in his father Grace Church VA's Bishop Derek Grier's footsteps in ministry. Watch on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local and coming soon on Fox Soul!
The new Youth Pastor at Grace Church VA David Grier joins us on The Good Word! He was officially installed as a Youth Pastor on December 31st 2025 at the church's Watch Night Service on New Year's Eve. Pastor David is also a husband and a soon to be father! At a time when church attendance is struggling, at 26 years old, he’s connecting with young people and young adults, all while following in his father Grace Church VA's Bishop Derek Grier's footsteps in ministry. Watch on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local and coming soon on Fox Soul!
The Good Word: Jamie Tyler
Former DC police detective turned Love & Marriage DC reality TV star turned mental health advocate and Founder of The Jamie Tyler Foundation, Jamie Tyler, joins The Good Word's Tisha Lewis and talks navigating faith during intense times! "I know me personally, the PTSD from my career, I would have never talked about it with the therapist and once I saw myself on TV, I saw that anger that I was still carrying from the job, with the scenes with my son, in certain scenes. I knew it was time to really try to face it and I'll take this platform and use it for positive," said Tyler. Watch on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am! And coming soon Sundays on Fox Soul!
Former DC police detective turned Love & Marriage DC reality TV star turned mental health advocate and Founder of The Jamie Tyler Foundation, Jamie Tyler, joins The Good Word's Tisha Lewis and talks navigating faith during intense times! "I know me personally, the PTSD from my career, I would have never talked about it with the therapist and once I saw myself on TV, I saw that anger that I was still carrying from the job, with the scenes with my son, in certain scenes. I knew it was time to really try to face it and I'll take this platform and use it for positive," said Tyler. Watch on demand on Fox Local Sundays at 10am! And coming soon Sundays on Fox Soul!
Breast cancer survivor raising awareness about healthcare disparities | The Good Word
Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities after she says she was misdiagnosed. She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey. Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges. She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.
Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities after she says she was misdiagnosed. She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey. Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges. She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.
Breast cancer survivor raising awareness about healthcare disparities | The Good Word
Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities after she says she was misdiagnosed. She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey. Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges. She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.
Mimi Frazier posed topless after getting a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, all to raise awareness about healthcare disparities after she says she was misdiagnosed. She has an incredible story on how she turned tragedy to triumph and in turn is helping complete strangers recover, heal and dig deep to fuel their faith and journey. Through it all she created Linkage Wellness Institute to help women and men navigating health challenges. She says “connection is everything.” Stay connected.
The Good Word: Kym Whitley talks gospel comedy, faith, family and friendship
Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and author Kym Whitley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Kym shares how she found her faith in college as a student at Fisk University. In a sit-down interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she says “fear will hold you back from who you are supposed to be,” no matter your faith. Kym is in the Washington, DC area hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET and BET Her. This year’s honorees include Pastor Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and cultural icon David Banner and artist, activist and community leader Janice Bryant Howroyd. Kym talks comedy, gospel comedy, faith and entertainment and the important of family and friendship including her friendship with talk show host Sherri Shepherd. New episodes go on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local!
Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and author Kym Whitley joins us on The Good Word series this week! Kym shares how she found her faith in college as a student at Fisk University. In a sit-down interview with FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis she says “fear will hold you back from who you are supposed to be,” no matter your faith. Kym is in the Washington, DC area hosting the 3rd annual HBCU Honors, presented by BET and BET Her. This year’s honorees include Pastor Shirley Caesar, gospel legend and cultural icon David Banner and artist, activist and community leader Janice Bryant Howroyd. Kym talks comedy, gospel comedy, faith and entertainment and the important of family and friendship including her friendship with talk show host Sherri Shepherd. New episodes go on demand Sundays at 10am on Fox Local!